Sarah Herman: 11 books
Extreme Bricks
Spectacular, Record-Breaking, and Astounding LEGO Projects from around the World
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2013
From the Great Pyramid of Giza and Stonehenge to the Colosseum and the Taj Mahal, man has never shied away from an extreme building challenge, and the LEGO builders of the twenty-first century are no different. Whether they’re re-creating the works of ancient masters in brick form, building life-size...
by Sarah Herman
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2012
The economy is going down, and so should you: get ready to generate a stimulus package of your own with this raunchy and riotous recession romp-fest. Whether you’re up for a little FTSE with your partner, want to double-dip with a stranger, or need some bond tips to reignite your stagflated workplace,...
Building a History
The Lego Group
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2012
The story of these beloved bricks and the people who built an empire with them.
From its inception in the early 1930s right up until today, the LEGO Group’s history is as colorful as the toys it makes. Few other playthings share the LEGO brand’s creative spirit, educational benefits, resilience,...
Brick Flicks
A Comprehensive Guide to Making Your Own Stop-Motion LEGO Movies
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2014
Ideal choice for fans of the LEGO movie who want to try stop-motion animation in their own movies
Provides practical tips on how to film using stop-motion animation
Professional advice on art, lighting, effects, and more
Did you love the LEGO movie? Are you inspired by Alfred Hitchcock and other...
Who Knew?
Questions That Will Make You Think Again
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
Trivia that will make you ask, "Who knew?"
Why do elephants have such big ears? What's the difference between fog and mist? Who invented sliced bread? Be the smartest slacker in the break room, the brainiest guest at the wedding, and the cleverest cat at the cocktail party. Whether you're trying...
A Million Little Bricks
The Unofficial Illustrated History of the LEGO Phenomenon
Language: English
Release Date: November 13, 2012
Toy of the Year, Toy of the Century, Greatest Toy of All Time . . . there aren't many titles that haven’t been bestowed on LEGO toys, and it’s not hard to see why. From its inception in the early 1930s right up until today, the LEGO Group’s history is as colorful as the toys it makes. Few other...
by Sarah Herman
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2019
Brush up on your knowledge of prominent women through the ages, from across the globe, and in all walks of life.
Who Knew? Women in History is a compendium of more than a hundred articles about women who have played a prominent role in world history. After reading this book, you’ll be the...
Mixed Race 3.0
Risk and Reward in the Digital Age
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2015
Have you been asked, "what nationality are you" or "what country are you from"?Have you been puzzled when forms tell you to "select only one ethnicity"?Have you been disturbed to hear that you’re the "face of a colorblind future"?If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this book is for...
Resume Buzz Words
Get Your Resume to the Top of the Pile!
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2004
In today’s ultracompetitive job market, your resume needs the right edge to stand out among a sea of applicants. Using powerful words when crafting your resume can mean the difference between getting the interview and getting left out.
Resume Buzz Words offers hundreds of words and phrases...
Changing Space, Changing City
Johannesburg after apartheid
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
As the dynamo of South Africa’s economy, Johannesburg commands a central position in the nation’s imagination, and scholars throughout the world monitor the city as an exemplar of urbanity in the global South. This richly illustrated study offers detailed empirical analyses of changes in the city’s...
Trans Studies
The Challenge to Hetero/Homo Normativities
Language: English
Release Date: March 22, 2016
Winner of the 2017 Sylvia Rivera Award in Transgender Studies from the Center for LGBTQ Studies (CLAGS)
From Caitlyn Jenner to Laverne Cox, transgender people have rapidly gained public visibility, contesting many basic assumptions about what gender and embodiment mean. The vibrant discipline...