This author, also writing under the name Robert Touzalin, delves into profound human questions with keen insight. His works explore the complexities of interpersonal relationships and the search for meaning in everyday life. With precise language and a distinctive style, he draws readers into thoughtful and emotionally resonant narratives. His writing is marked by subtle irony and a deep understanding of human nature.
Explore historic Ohio through a collection of over 300 original full-color postcards from the early 20th century, showcasing 136 communities from Akron to Zoar. This visual journey captures the essence of the state as it once was, providing a nostalgic glimpse into its past. A price guide is also included, making it a valuable resource for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.
In these pages, over 340 vintage, hand-tinted and sepia-toned postcards dating back to the turn of the century will showcase the nostalgic quality of this Hoosier city, including Monument Circle, views of Butler University, and the home of President Benjamin Harrison. Also, see noble poet, James Whitcomb Riley, or delight in the thrill of the great Indianapolis 500 Mile Race.
This comprehensive collection showcases over a century of advertising postcards, featuring a diverse range of subjects such as products, hotels, and events. With more than 500 full-color illustrations, the book highlights items from Akron Lamps to Zero candy bars, emphasizing their historical significance. Each postcard is documented with current values, providing insight into the evolution of advertising and its cultural impact.
With over 150 photos, many full page and of historical, national, and international importance, this book captures on film wrecks and crashes of all air, highway, railway, and water as well as accidents involving trucks, buses, cars, light planes, jetliners, seaplanes, freight trains, and ships. European wrecks, Asian wrecks, and American wrecks are also well represented. This book adds to the intriguing iconography of travel accidents introduced by the first volume, Smashups. You are invited here to pore over the photographs and captions and experience the thrill of danger in the comfort and safety of your own home.
The book showcases nearly 200 vintage black and white photographs of Indiana's covered bridges, highlighting the state's rich architectural heritage from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Captured by pioneering photographers, these images document the structures that once flourished across more than 36 counties. The collection reflects a historical movement in the 1930s and 1940s aimed at preserving these iconic bridges, many of which faced the threat of abandonment and decay.
The Ship has travelled the universe for longer than any of the near-immortal crew can recall, its true purpose and origins unknown. It is larger than many planets, housing thousands of alien races and just as many secrets. Now one of those secrets has been discovered: at the centre of the Ship is ... a planet. Marrow. But when a team of the Ship's best and brightest are sent down to investigate, will they return with the origins of the Ship - or will they bring doom to everyone on board? 'MARROW is an extraordinary and extraordinarily intelligent novel stuffed with wonder and wit ... should elevate him to the ranks of the very best writers of the genre' INTERZONE For more information on this and other Orbit books, visit the website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk
Genetically altered children created by a mad scientist, Dr. Florida, become his sole solace after another mutant race developed by Florida, the sparkhounds, revolt and attempt to take control of the earth
Ranier Lu accompanies a group of Pitcairns, the genetically tailored human beings living on the planet Pitcairn, and juvenile Remarkables on a ritual wilderness journey that will mark the Remarkables journey into adulthood. Original.
The authors provide a comprehensive handbook for independent travel in this beautiful country. It features the sights in Nepal, available accommodation and restaurants, practical advice on trekking and much more.
The M-PACT Journal takes you through 90 days of motivation, inspiration, goal-setting, challenges, and ways to hack your life to get the most out of your day and achieve amazing results in your life. This is no ordinary journal. In this journal you will learn how to set goals, create affirmations, create a mission / vision statement and record your progress in ways that will make you more productive than you've ever been.