Mcguinness: 65 books

A no-holds barred memoir by Gary 'Kong' Elkerton: champion surfer, world class party animal, and, in his own words, 'a half-mad ball of pure aggression'. In the world of pro-surfing, personalities don't come any bigger than Gary 'Kong' Elkerton. Born in Ballina and brought up on a prawn trawler, Gary...

È successo l’impensabile: un noto arcicriminale, per di più con seri problemi di sanità mentale, è a capo dell’H.A.M.M.E.R., la più grande organizzazione per la sicurezza nazionale degli Stati Uniti. Norman Osborn, noto alle cronache per essere stato il supercriminale di nome Goblin, ha salvato...

The hero of this curious novel is des Esseintes, a neurasthenic aristocrat who has turned his back on the vulgarity of modern life and retreated to an isolated country villa. Here, accompanied only by a couple of silent servants, he pursues his obsessions with exotic flowers, rare gems, and complex...

The fine art of painting is as varied as the life from which it springs. Each artist portrays different aspects of the world. A great artist is able to take some aspect of life and give it depth and meaning. To do this, an artist will make use of the many devices common to painting. These include composition,...

During the turn of the century, the railroad was anextremely important transportation and shipping resource to thousands of people and businesses inPennsylvania. Along the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad:From Cumberland to Uniontown dedicates its pages to this mass transportation provider. This book...

Have you been attacked by a great white shark? Gone over Niagara Falls in a barrel? Been exposed to anthrax? No, you haven't, or you'd be dead. This Will Kill You reveals the intriguing facts behind the many ways humans bite the dust in encounters with deadly bugs, hungry predators, natural disasters,...

Writers, musicians, filmmakers, gamers, lawyers and academics talk about why copyright matters to them or doesn’t.We expect to be able to log on and read, watch or listen to anything, anywhere, anytime. Then copy it, share it, quote it, sample it, remix it. Does this leave writers, designers, filmmakers,...

Give your students the accessible and authoritative introduction to anatomy and physiology they need with this bestselling textbook. This edition, written by a well-known expert in the field and known for the breadth and depth of knowledge it provides, is in line with all the latest specifications...

Becoming Confident Teachers examines the teaching role of information professionals at a time of transition and change in higher education. While instruction is now generally accepted as a core library function in the 21st century, librarians often lack sufficient training in pedagogy and instructional...

Tempo fa, Star-Lord e Nova sono stati imprigionati nel Cancroverso insieme a Thanos. I due eroi avevano deciso di sacrificare la propria vita per fermare il folle Titano una volta per tutte. Nova sparì, Star-Lord tornò a essere Star-Lord e Drax… morì?! Ma a distanza di qualche tempo, Star-Lord,...

'Abbé Faujas has arrived!' The arrival of Abbé Faujas in the provincial town of Plassans has profound consequences for the community, and for the family of François Mouret in particular. Faujas and his mother come to lodge with François, his wife Marthe, and their three children, and Marthe quickly...

The popular Sydney Bakery shares the secrets of its irresitable savoury pastries and pies. Situated in the hip foodie enclave of Sydney's Surry Hills is the original Bourke Street Bakery, a cosy nook selling artisanal baked goods of the highest order. The bakery's long queue of customers waiting...

The popular Sydney Bakery shares the secrets of its delicious cakes and biscuits. Situated in the hip foodie enclave of Sydney's Surry Hills is the original Bourke Street Bakery, a cosy nook selling artisanal baked goods of the highest order. The bakery's long queue of customers waiting for...

The popular Sydney Bakery shares the secrets of its irresitable sweet pastries and tarts. Situated in the hip foodie enclave of Sydney's Surry Hills is the original Bourke Street Bakery, a cosy nook selling artisanal baked goods of the highest order. The bakery's long queue of customers waiting...