Abrams press okt 2018 (6 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - AMC s Breaking Bad is among the most beloved, critically acclaimed American television series of our time. Created by Vince Gilligan, the series charts the transformation of high school science teacher Walter White (played by Bryan Cranston) into a cold, calculating meth kingpin. Breaking Bad 101 collects esteemed critic Alan Sepinwall s (Uproxx) popular Breaking Bad recaps in book form, featuring new, exclusive essays and completely revised and updated commentary as well as insights from and interviews with the creative masterminds behind Breaking Bad. The ultimate critical companion for one of the greatest television dramas of all time, Breaking Bad 101 offers fans Sepinwall s smart, funny, and incisive analysis of the psychology and filmmaking craft behind each episode and celebrates the series unique place in pop-culture history. Dalton, Max (illustrator). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From living in a tin-roofed shack north of Dar-es-Salaam to attaining the British Secret Intelligence Service's most senior operational rank, Daphne Park led a highly unusual life. In the 1970s, she was appointed to Secret Intelligence Service's most senior operational rank as one of its seven Area Controllers-an unprecedented achievement for a woman working within this most male-dominated and secretive of organizations.In Queen of Spies, Paddy Hayes recounts the fascinating story of the evolution of the SIS from World War II to the Cold War through her eyes, providing the reader with an intimate narrative of how the modern SIS actually went about its business, and shows how Park was able to rise through the ranks of a field was comprised almost entirely of men. Queen of Spies captures all the paranoia, isolation, and deception of Cold War intelligence work, and unveils all that it may be possible to know about the life of one of Britain's most celebrated spies-an extraordinary woman trying to navigate a secretive world.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Step back into the wild silicon frontier of the 8-bit '80s with 8-Bit Apocalypse: The Untold Story of Atari's Missile Command. Written by tech insider Alex Rubens, this captivating book delves into the electronic history of arcade games, focusing on the iconic game Missile Command. Discover how this groundbreaking game not only entertained millions but also served as a cultural commentary, putting players in a no-win scenario that mirrored the anxieties of the Cold War era. Whether you're a gaming enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about the origins of video games, 8-Bit Apocalypse: The Untold Story of Atari's Missile Command offers a fascinating look at the people and events that shaped the early days of the video game industry.Key Features:- In-Depth Interviews: Features exclusive insights from major figures like Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari, and David Theurer, the creator of Missile Command, who faced personal challenges and frequent nightmares about nuclear annihilation. - Historical Context: Explores the cultural impact of Missile Command and the rise of the video game industry in the late 1970s and early 1980s. - Personal Stories: Reveals the toll on programmers who worked tirelessly to create these games, often sacrificing their health and personal lives. - Nostalgic Journey: Takes readers back to the days of TaB cola, dot matrix printers, and digging through the couch for quarters, capturing the essence of the era.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The essential guide to the most important relationships in your life.We are more connected than ever before, yet we are living through an epidemic of loneliness. We have 'friends' on screens, but struggle to find someone to call in a crisis. Why is it so hard to maintain deep, meaningful platonic bonds In The Friendship Cure, Kate Leaver explores why friendship is the essential 'cure' for the stresses of modern life. Part manifesto and part deeply researched investigation, Leaver combines scientific research, sociology, and moving personal stories to examine the mechanics of connection.From 'work wives' and 'bromances' to the impact of social media and the vital importance of community, this book is a celebration of the bonds that keep us sane.Whether you are looking to heal a 'friendship breakup,' deepen your existing bonds, or navigate the complexities of making new friends as an adult, Leaver provides the insight and empathy needed to build a more connected life.Perfect for fans of:- Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score (for its focus on human connection and healing).- Noreena Hertz's The Lonely Century (for its exploration of our disconnected era).- Marisa G. Franco's Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make-and Keep-Friends.- Rhik Samadder's I Never Said I Loved You.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A thrillingartistic history ofNew York City and the literary punks, renegade artists, DIY filmmakers, mad playwrights, and rock 'n' roll glitter queens who revolutionized culture.Award-winning author Kembrew McLeod takes a kaleidoscopic tour of the city during the 1960s and early '70s and focuses on how deeply interconnected all the alternative worlds were that flourished in one square mile of downtown.These pages give life to the beat artists, gonzo filmmakers, punk musicians, and rock-and-roll drag queens who created change, and while some aren't well known, others like Patti Smith, Andy Warhol, and Debbie Harry did become icons.Ambitious in scope and scale, the book is largely fueled by the actual voices of many of the pivotal characters who broke down the entrenched cultural divisions between high and low, gay and straight, and art and commerce-and whose impact is still felt today.'A must-read for anyone who wants to know how American Bohemia really happened.' -Ann Powers, critic, NPR Music.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The 'fascinating [and] informative' biography of a pioneering American computer scientist and his mysterious death during the Cold War (The Scotsman, UK).MIT professor Dudley Allen Buck was a brilliant young scientist on the cusp of fame and fortune when he died of mysterious causes in 1959. His latest invention, the Cryotron, was an early form of microchip that would have greatly advance ballistic missile technology. Shortly before Dudley's death, he was visited by a group of Soviet computer experts. On the day that he died from a sudden bout of pneumonia, a close colleague of his was also found dead from similar causes. Some wonder if their deaths were linked.Dudley's son Douglas was never satisfied with the explanation of his father's death. He's spent more than twenty years investigating it, acquiring his father's lab books, diaries, correspondence, research papers and patent filings. Armed with this research, Douglas Buck and award-winning journalist Iain Dey tell the story of Dudley's life and groundbreaking work.The Cryotron Files is at once a gripping history of America's Cold War era computer scientists, the dramatic personal story of Dudley Buck, and an eye-opening investigation into his mysterious death.…