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"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort." The hobbit-hole in question belongs to one Bilbo Baggins, an upstanding member of a "little people, about half our height, and smaller than the bearded dwarves." He is, like most of his kind, well off, well fed, and best pleased when sitting by his own fire with a pipe, a glass of good beer, and a meal to look forward to. Certainly this particular hobbit is the last person one would expect to see set off on a hazardous journey; indeed, when Gandalf the Grey stops by one morning, "looking for someone to share in an adventure," Baggins fervently wishes the wizard elsewhere. No such luck, however; soon 13 fortune-seeking dwarves have arrived on the hobbit's doorstep in search of a burglar, and before he can even grab his hat or an umbrella, Bilbo Baggins is swept out his door and into a dangerous adventure. The dwarves' goal is to return to their ancestral home in the Lonely Mountains and reclaim a stolen fortune from the dragon Smaug. Along the way, they and their reluctant companion meet giant spiders, hostile elves, ravening wolves--and, most perilous of all, a subterranean creature named Gollum from whom Bilbo wins a magical ring in a riddling contest. It is from this life-or-death game in the dark that J.R.R. Tolkien's masterwork, The Lord of the Rings, would eventually spring. Though The Hobbit is lighter in tone than the trilogy that follows, it has, like Bilbo Baggins himself, unexpected iron at its core. Don't be fooled by its fairy-tale demeanor; this is very much a story for adults, though older children will enjoy it, too. By the time Bilbo returns to his comfortable hobbit-hole, he is a different person altogether, well primed for the bigger adventures to come--and so is the reader. --Alix Wilber
The march of science in explaining human nature continues. In Touched With Fire, Jamison marshals a tremendous amount of evidence for the proposition that most artistic geniuses were (and are) manic depressives. This is a book of interest to scientists, psychologists, and artists struggling with the age-old question of whether psychological suffering is an essential component of artistic creativity. Anyone reading this book closely will be forced to conclude that it is. Very Highly Recommended.
In a world where most products are manufactured by machines, Etsy offers an online platform for makers of handmade products and crafts to market and sell their goods to a vast network of buyers who demand unique, genuine products. To date, the site has attracted over 400,000 sellers who collectively have sold over 30 million items, generating more than $180.6 million in revenue. The only resource of its kind, How to Make Money Using Etsy--written by Tim Adam who has successfully been selling his products all over the world through his Etsy shop since 2007--guides readers step-by-step through the many stages of selling online. How-to topics include:Establish your Etsy shopEffectively photograph your productsPost your products to optimize visibility and increase salesBrand your businessUse social media like blogs, Twitter, and Facebook to connect with buyers and grow your business
An absorbing mystery as well as a morality tale, the story of Pip, a poor village lad, and his expectations of wealth is Dickens at his most deliciously readable. The cast of characters includes kindly Joe Gargery, the loyal convict Abel Magwitch and the haunting Miss Havisham. If you have heartstrings, count on them being tugged.
FEATURES: • Includes beautiful illustrations from the original book • A link of a FREE audio book to download at the end of the book • Active Table of Contents for an easy navigation within the book • Saves space and don’t have to carry a hard copy around • Offers an easy access and convenience to this classic literary masterpiece for a reasonable price • Gives a lasting entertainment and values for readers of all agesCheck out ngims Publishing's other illustrated literary classics. The vast majority of our books have original illustrations, free audiobook download link at the end of the book, navigable Table of Contents, and are fully formatted. Browse our library collection by typing in ngims or ngims plus the title you're looking for, e.g. ngims Gulliver's Travels.Free ebooks on the web are not organized for easy reading, littered with text errors and often have missing contents. You will not find another beautifully formatted classic literature ebook that is well-designed with amazing artworks and illustrations and a link to download free audiobook for a very low price like this one. The nominal price of this ebook covers the time and effort in formatting the materials and putting everything together in one place for your convenience. As a reader, you would want everything readily available at your fingertips because you many not have the time, interest or know where to look for your favorite book.War and Peace is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The work is epic in scale and is considered one of the most celebrated works of fiction. It is regarded as Tolstoy's finest literary achievement, along with his other famous work Anna Karenina (1873–1877).War and Peace delineates in graphic detail events leading up to Napoleon's invasion of Russia, and the impact of the Napoleonic era on Tsarist society, as seen through the eyes of five Russian aristocratic families. Portions of an earlier version were serialized in the magazine The Russian Messenger between 1865 and 1867. The novel was first published in its entirety in 1869. Newsweek in 2009 ranked it top of its list of Top 100 Books. Tolstoy himself, somewhat enigmatically, said of War and Peace that it was "not a novel, even less is it a poem, and still less an historical chronicle."
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a children's novel written by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow. Originally published by the George M. Hill Company in Chicago on May 17, 1900, it has since been reprinted numerous times, most often under the name The Wizard of Oz, which is the name of both the 1902 stage play and the extremely popular, highly acclaimed 1939 film version. The story chronicles the adventures of a girl named Dorothy in the Land of Oz. Thanks in part to the 1939 MGM movie, it is one of the best-known stories in American popular culture and has been widely translated. Its initial success, and the success of the popular 1902 Broadway musical Baum adapted from his story, led to Baum's writing thirteen more Oz books. The original book has been in the public domain in the US since 1956.Baum dedicated the book "to my good friend & comrade, My Wife", Maud Gage Baum. In January 1901, George M. Hill Company, the publisher, completed printing the first edition, which probably totaled around 35,000 copies. Records indicate that 21,000 copies were sold through 1900.Historians, economists and literary scholars have examined and developed possible political interpretations of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. However, the majority of the reading public simply takes the story at face value.This book includes original illustrations, a link of free audiobook to download (which can be downloaded separately using a PC/Mac) at the end of the book and an active table of contents.
We make everything you need to live the good life--a sensual sexy romantic life--only a simple click away with this proactive and interactive ebook. It is proactive in that we encourage you to take positive action to put love, passion and romance at the center of your life together. We have distilled the essence of nurturing relationship, keeping monogamy hot, and sustaining passionate romance into 100 sexy activities you can implement immediately. We tell you exactly what to do. All of these ideas and activities are quite simple. They are imaginative and daring. All that we recommend here are things we actually do in our own relationship to keep it fun, hot and steamy. As you continue your journey together, let your love shine, let your greatness out, dare to be outrageously creative in your sacred loving. Adult content--beautifully erotic, tastefully explicit--more than 100 photos and illustrations.
If you don't have a lot of time, but still want to learn the latest in C++, you don't have to learn C first. You might learn more by digging into current language features and classes from the very beginning. That's the approach that's offered by Accelerated C++, a text that delves into more advanced C++ features like templates and Standard Template Library (STL) collection classes early on. This book arguably can get a motivated beginning programmer into C++ more quickly than other available tutorials. What separates this title from the rest of the pack is that it jumps right in with samples that take advantage of the Standard C++ of today--from streams to built-in container classes, such as vectors and linked lists. Early examples are more complex than in other books, but the thoroughness and relaxed pace of the explanations will bring the novice up to speed. (Although it ships at a slender 350 pages, Accelerated C++ is packed with samples, tips, and example problems; about 10 per chapter.) After a tour of basic C++, the book looks at more advanced C++ features, such as templates, including built-in support for containers. Besides tapping the strength of Standard C++, you also will learn to design with your own templates. (Other tutorials would defer this material until later on.) The authors have tested the approach in the book in their own teaching, and honed a set of worthwhile examples that will help anyone get familiar with these powerful language features. All examples make use of the command line and console (without GUI programs), but the advantage is that this code should run on any of today's operating systems and compilers. Later sections cover the basics of class design, which include good coverage of operator overloading and inheritance. With its innovative approach to teaching the language, Accelerated C++ will challenge readers in the right way. It suggests that you don't need to learn C to be productive in C++. Written in an approachable style, it deserves a close look from any C++ novice. --Richard Dragan Topics covered: Introduction to C++ Console I/O with stream classes Basic string handling Loop and flow-control statements Arrays Using functions and methods Using Standard Template Library (STL) containers (vectors, linked lists, and maps) Iterators Sorting and generic functions Basic class design Pointers and arrays File I/O Memory-management techniques, including statically and dynamically allocated memory Adding stream support to custom classes Conversion operators Operator overloading Friend functions Inheritance Polymorphism and virtual functions Handle idioms for classes, including reference counting Quick reference to the C++ language
A detailed resource for businesses and individuals seeking to promote goods and services on FacebookSocial media is the number one vehicle for online marketing, and Facebook may be the most popular site of all. Facebook marketers must consider?content delivery, promotions,?etiquette and privacy, creating community, applications, advertisements, the open graph, and much more. Written by social media experts, this all-in-one guide gives marketers and small-business owners all the tools they need to create successful Facebook marketing campaigns. Successful marketing campaigns today require effective use of social media, especially FacebookThis guide covers understanding Facebook basics, developing a marketing plan, creating your business Facebook page, engaging your community, working with apps, advertising within Facebook, ways to connect with users, and monitoring and measuring your campaignExpert authors use plenty of examples and case studies to illustrate the techniques and how to use themEveryone with something to market on Facebook can do a better job of it with the advice in Facebook Marketing All-in-One For Dummies. From the Authors: 5 Things to Know About E-Commerce on Facebook Business owners all over the world are exploring and diving into social media marketing on Facebook, but what does that mean for your business? Do you have a community-based local store with business hours, or do you have a consulting company that conducts business over Skype at all hours? Both types, and the myriad of different types of businesses between those two points on the spectrum, can use Facebook as an e-commerce hub, or outpost, to gather new business. There are 5 main things to know about e-commerce on Facebook before you jump in. And if you have already created a business profile Page on Facebook, going over these points will help you, too. This is a quick look at a very important subject. To further your understanding make sure you pick up Facebook Marketing All-In-One for Dummies. 1. You must use a business Page profile (not a personal profile) to conduct business on Facebook. There are two main types of profiles on Facebook; a personal profile and a business Page profile. It’s against Facebook’s rules to sell or conduct business through a personal profile, but it is highly encouraged to sell through a business Page profile. It’s really easy to set-up a business profile and create a great business Page. Go to Facebook and look for the Create Page button to get started. You can also find a Create a Page link at the bottom left column of any Facebook Page. The most important thing you need to keep in mind as you go through the process of opening your Facebook Page is, are you a local business with hours open the public, or not. If you are, then make sure you click the Local Business or Place type, as that will give you a rich Info link to put things that are specific to a bricks and mortar store. 2. Using an E-Commerce application will make business transactions easy. Once you’ve created your business Page, you’ll want to explore some e-commerce applications (apps). There’re lots of really good apps that will create a link on your Page that will either let people purchase right there (without leaving the Facebook environment) or link to a website off Facebook for purchases. In most cases you won’t need a merchant account either - PayPal can be used to make the transaction. If you are part of an e-commerce community, they might have already built a Facebook app for you! You should be able to find out on the community’s website under Resources or Tools. Ask, if you don’t see one, as they might be in the middle of creating one for the community! 3. You can link from Facebook to your existing Website Store. If you already have an e-commerce website and would prefer to just link from Facebook to it - breathe easy, because this is really simple to do. One of the best ways to link back to your website is to use an app from woobox. One of their options is create a custom link (using the Static iFrames app) that you can use to direct people back to your existing Website store pages. You will need to paste some HTML code in a box (geeky meter at an 8). After your custom link is set up that links people back to your website, you will still need to occasionally remind people about your products through regular posts with a link to your website. Turns out that most people who Like a Page don’t visit the Page, they only see posts that come across their News Feed from the Page. So you will still need to give them an easy way to see your products through posts with links. 4. Make your business social. To really enjoy the marketing potential of Facebook, or any social media site, you need to remember the qualities of a social environment; sharing, conversing, appreciating and being attentive. Don’t just post links to coupons, or post strong push-type marketing phrases. People enjoy being on Facebook because of the human interaction, so start a conversation with the people who Like your business Page. Once they see how much you know about your subject or product they will start to refer people to you and become a social force in your marketing efforts. Learning how to be social and market can take some time, but it will be well worth it as your social authority grows with your Facebook Page connections (your fans). 5. You don’t have to stay in the shopping bag (box). Let’s jump out of the shopping bag for a moment, ok? Using an e-commerce app is a good thing, but maybe you can try something different, something that jumps out as unique and edgy. Here are a couple of ideas to ponder: • Video Posts: Why not use video posts to sell your stuff? Fancy yourself a TV Shopping Channel? If you are really charming and fun on video, think about creating some short snappy videos that highlight a new product, or new service. Post them on a regular basis or as the mood strikes you! You can use the built-in Facebook webcam recording system with your computer, or upload a video created on your iPhone, iPad2, or any smartphone with video capabilities. Always include a link to the product in the video comments section. • Happy customer photos: Take pictures of your happy customers and publish them to your Page’s Wall. If you are personal Friends with them on Facebook, ask their permission to Tag them so they can share it with their Friends. • Use the photo strip across the top of your Page to feature products: You have five photo spots to feature something -- why not what you are selling! There are some great examples of this all over Facebook. Do a little exploring to find what works for your business and have fun with it! Get started and enjoy your new Facebook business Page! You’ll be opening doors to new customers you wouldn’t have reached any other way! From the Authors: Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Your Facebook Page Everyone has told you that you need to start a Facebook Page and you finally did it! Hooray! Now what? You want to make sure you are doing it “right”. Are you posting enough and what do you post? How do you get people to visit your Page and Like you? This list of Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for your Facebook Page will help answer those questions and get you started down the right path. Do: 1. Post regularly. Post least once per day (you can take the weekends off if you like). As people are connecting with more people and Pages on Facebook, your post may be missed in their crowded News Feed. Being active on Facebook and posting often ensures that your business is staying in people’s minds. 2. Vary your content. Post pictures, videos, questions, and links. People enjoy variety and different things will appeal to different people in your community. You may find you get more response and interaction from the pictures you post or maybe from a question. Track your interaction with the Insights area so you know what is working for you. The content and links don’t all have to come from your website. Posting links to other helpful articles or videos about your niche is encouraged. 3. Respond to posts. If someone takes the time to comment on a post or post a greeting or question on your Wall, make sure you respond. You don’t have to respond to each and every comment in the thread of a post but make sure you acknowledge the conversation. With the e-mail notifications you receive, you can see when someone posts to your wall or comments. Nothing looks worse than a Facebook Page where the comments or posts go unanswered. 4. Publicize your Page. Get the word out about your Facebook presence with a prominent link or Like Box on your website. Send an invitation to your e-mail list to come and Like you. Put a sign up in your local business about your Page. Put a link to your Facebook Page in your e-mail signature. 5. Have a Welcome Page that new visitors land on. A custom landing page does not have to be terribly difficult. It can consist of an image that tells people a little more about yourself or your company and tells people to click the Like button. There are a variety of applications that can help you add this custom page. Don’t: 1. Be afraid of negative comments. Make sure you allow the community to comment on your posts or on your wall. Don’t be afraid if you get a bad review or negative feedback. Address the comment and try and provide customer service. Negative feedback can help you improve your processes or product. If the comment is completely unfounded or just in poor taste you can delete it. 2. Have a boring Page. Add some excitement to your page with some of the Facebook applications. You can bring in your YouTube Channel, add a contest, add your blog, or bring in special offers that are available only for your Facebook Community. Make your Page a fun place to be. 3. Oversell. Your Facebook community isn’t there for a pitch-fest. It’s ok to mention new products or a special sale or a workshop you are running from time to time. But make your posts 90% -95% useful and interesting content and 5-10% sales. 4. Leave spam posts on your Page. You will get spam posts from people occasionally. You know the type, where someone posts a link on your wall to a miraculous product or money-making deal. It’s perfectly acceptable to delete these posts. The people that post them are not adding value to your community. If someone continues to post unwanted things on your wall, feel free to ban them. It’s your sandbox and you want to give your community value, not spam. 5. Be too serious. Facebook is first and foremost a social place. People go on Facebook for fun and entertainment. Post some engaging questions, crazy news stories, or irreverent pictures from the office. Let your personality shine through a little. Just make sure everything is in good taste. Above all, watch what is working for you. There is no one “right” way to do everything on Facebook. Hopefully these general guidelines can help you get started.
Mindhunter enters the minds of some of the country's most notorious serial killers to tell the real-life story of the Investigative Support Unit (ISU) -- the FBI's special force that has assisted state and local police in cracking some of the country's most celebrated serial murder and rape cases. The unit specializes in understanding the chemistry and mechanical workings of the brain's of these serial criminals, and did its homework by interviewing such murderers as Charles Manson and David Berkowitz (the Son of Sam). John Douglas, who worked for the FBI for 25 years, is an authority on the unit, and his book combines the best of nonfiction with that of a murder mystery.
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