Olson: 602 books
Last Hope Island
Britain, Occupied Europe, and the Brotherhood That Helped Turn the Tide of War
Language: English
Release Date: April 25, 2017
A groundbreaking account of how Britain became the base of operations for the exiled leaders of Europe in their desperate struggle to reclaim their continent from Hitler, from the New York Times bestselling author of Citizens of London and Those Angry Days
When the Nazi blitzkrieg rolled over...
Madame Fourcade's Secret War
The Daring Young Woman Who Led France's Largest Spy Network Against Hitler
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2019
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The little-known true story of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, the woman who headed the largest spy network in occupied France during World War II, from the bestselling author of Citizens of London and Last Hope Island
“Brava to Lynne Olson for a biography that should...
Stanley Fish, America's Enfant Terrible
The Authorized Biography
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2016
One of the twentieth century’s most original and influential literary theorists, Stanley Fish is also known as a fascinatingly atypical, polarizing public intellectual; a loud, cigar-smoking contrarian; and a lightning rod for both the political right and left. The truth and the limitations of this...
Don't Be Such a Scientist
Talking Substance in an Age of Style
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2010
After nearly a decade on the defensive, the world of science is about to be restored to its rightful place. But is the American public really ready for science? And is the world of science ready for the American public? Scientists wear ragged clothes, forget to comb their hair, and speak in a language...
Better Green Business
Handbook for Environmentally Responsible and Profitable Business Practices
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2009
Better Green Business brings together practical insights and start-to-finish strategies for moving any enterprise to a higher level of environmental stewardship. Drawing on his extensive experience at IBM, Dr. Eric Olson shows how to systematically drive “win-win-win” gains: growing top-line revenue,...
Into the Extreme
U.S. Environmental Systems and Politics beyond Earth
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2018
The first book-length, in-depth ethnography of U.S. human spaceflight
What if outer space is not outside the human environment but, rather, defines it? This is the unusual starting point of Valerie Olson’s Into the Extreme, revealing how outer space contributes to making what counts as the...
by Kevin Wilhelm, Peter A. Soyka, Eric Olson
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2013
A brand new collection of best practices for growing businesses and profits through sustainability… 3 authoritative books, now in a convenient e-format, at a great price!
3 authoritative books deliver world-class insights, methodologies, and strategies for accelerating business...
by Warren Olson
Language: English
Release Date: July 28, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: July 28, 2006
Two-timing bargirls, suspicious spouses and lesbian lovers - it was all in a day's work for Bangkok Private Eye Warren Olson. For more than a decade, Olson walked the mean streets of the Big Mango. Fluent in Thai and Khmer, he was able to go where other private eyes feared to tread. His clients included...
Houston, We Have a Narrative
Why Science Needs Story
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2015
Ask a scientist about Hollywood, and you’ll probably get eye rolls. But ask someone in Hollywood about science, and they’ll see dollar signs: moviemakers know that science can be the source of great stories, with all the drama and action that blockbusters require.
That’s a huge mistake,...
Fresh with Anna Olson
Seasonally Inspired Recipes To Share With Family And Friends
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2009
For Anna Olson, eating is about community. Now Anna brings her fresh philosophy right to your kitchen in this highly designed fixed-layout epub edition for the Kobo Vox . Cooking simple and delicious dishes from fresh, seasonal, and locally grown ingredients forms the backbone of Fresh with Anna Olson,...
Troublesome Young Men
The Rebels Who Brought Churchill to Power and Helped Save England
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2008
A riveting history of the daring politicians who challenged the disastrous policies of the British government on the eve of World War II
On May 7, 1940, the House of Commons began perhaps the most crucial debate in British parliamentary history. On its outcome hung the future of Prime Minister...
Lute!
The Seasons of My Life
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2006
"It was love at first sight. . . . One day I picked up a basketball, and it never let me go."
For fifty seasons Lute Olson has been teaching young athletes the skills of basketball---and life. Starting as a high school coach, he worked his way to the top of the basketball world, winning...
by Randy Olson
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2019
“Narrative Is Everything” is the culmination of scientist-turned-filmmaker Randy Olson's 40 year journey into Hollywood AND it may seem like just another “joy of storytelling” diatribe, BUT the book plays on two levels, THEREFORE you can take your pick — use it to improve your communication,...
Citizens of London
The Americans Who Stood with Britain in Its Darkest, Finest Hour
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2010
“Engaging and original, rich in anecdote and analysis, this is a terrific work of history.”—Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of American Lion**
The acclaimed author of *Troublesome Young Men *reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how the United States forged its wartime...