Jon: 3174 books

The rise of East Asia from the ashes of World War II in the late twentieth century has led to searching questions about the role the region will play in the world. The possibility that China will overtake the United States as a super power suggests the twenty-first century could become an Asian century....

Pictured on the cover, in his younger, more athletic years before he ventured into stand-up comedy and literally tried his hand at writing, Jon D. Webster is seen sporting the coveted green jacket awarded to all Masters Tournament winners. He was the youngest champion on record and per his request, the...

Jon Oleson recommends that Americans give careful thought to the legacy our kids are receiving as they grow up in the United States. Will they grow up contributing to the highly partisan and polarized environment we now experience? Or will they grow up modeling themselves after those who work together...

**On the Trail of Stardust puts the heavens in your hands—in the form of cosmic dust, or micrometeorites. With this handy guide from the author of the international bestseller In Search of Stardust, Jon Larsen, you will learn how to find micrometeorites in your own neighborhood! Stardust—also...

The best photographs start with proper attention behind the camera before you take them. Jon Tarrant shows you how to achieve this by fully explaining how digital cameras work so you too can achieve professional-looking results without having to resort to image manipulation on a computer. Jon...

Nicolas Graves raised his sons to be lobstermen. Bill and Joshua (known as Jonah) Graves grew up aboard their father's boat--the Cinderella--learning the rules and rites of the antiquated business they love. But when their father is lost at sea and the price of lobster crashes worldwide, Bill and...

Temper trantrums, doomed relationships, failed businesses, Magellan's crew and house-hunting... This is, at first glance, a quite disparate collection of stories. The settings range from New York, Texas and San Francisco to Sydney, Lismore and Malaysia. The characters vary in age from three years...

Just three months after his wife’s death to breast cancer, Jon packs up his infant son, Myles, and they set off on a six-week “Healing Tour” through Canada and the United States. Their journey, set to the soundtrack of the music Jon loves, sees them negotiating rolling mid-western hills, exploring...

Jon Herbert’s first collection of short stories is by turns an intense account of those on the fringe of society and a gently funny read. Set mostly in bars and taverns in Salt Lake City, this linked connection of short fiction tells the story of numerous down and outers, but does so with affection...

ROMANZO BREVE (78 pagine) - FANTASCIENZA - Aveva dedicato tutta la vita allo studio degli abissi e dei suoi immensi e misteriosi abitanti. Romanzo finalista ai premi Hugo e Nebula "Emersione" è la storia di Anthony, biologo marino che ha dedicato la sua vita allo studio delle balene...

From Tex-Mex essentials to fiery appetizers, family-style fiestas, and Forth Worth fancy foods, Jon Bonnell shares his best recipes for parties and family gatherings—and don’t forget the ever-popular tailgate party fare and wild fish and game. Wind down the party with a variety of liquor-infused desserts or Sweet Biscuits with Cactus Jelly. What could be more Texan than that?

Zart und unerbittlich zugleich kreisen Jon Fosses späte Stücke um die Unausweichlichkeit des Todes: Eine Familie muss mit dem Selbstmord der einzigen Tochter fertigwerden (Todesvariationen). Wie Wiedergänger begegnet sich ein hoffnungsfrohes junges Paar in einer Wohnung selbst im hohen Alter (Schlaf)....

Nowhere is a fast-paced conspiracy thriller by debut author Jon Robinson. 'No one's coming for us. Not our families, not the police. No one.' Alyn, Jes, Ryan and Elsa are Nowhere. A concrete cube in the middle of a dense forest. Imprisoned inside are one hundred teenagers from...

This is a unique book in this field intended for problem learners and parents and teachers. The strategies herein have been developed and used by the author Jon Van Loon. Despite having a severe learning disability for example resulting in his being at a Grade 9 level in spelling and grammar and with...