Burns: 965 books

Written by two preeminent authors in the field, this book provides an accessible global narrative of the nuclear arms race since 1945 that focuses on the roles of key scientists, military chiefs, and political leaders. • Makes the case that nuclear weaponry gradually assumed political stature...

This book is organized into three parts, separated by major milestones in gaining programming knowledge. Part 1 shows how to apply basic concepts of programming. It goes through the details of writing programs using freely available editor and compiler software. It shows how to store data in variables...

CRAIGINCHES – Life in Aberdeen's Prison is the story of this forbidding place from its early days to its recent closure, told by former prison officer Bryan Glennie. Having lived and breathed the life of the prison up to his retirement, this is the real inside story of rooftop riots, botched escapes,...

Ecological Interface Design delivers the techniques and examples that provide you with a foundation to succeed in designing advanced display graphics. The opening chapters introduce the "art" of interface design by exposing the analytical methods behind designs, the most common graphical...

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection will be of particular interest to those with a vested interest in the protection of critical infrastructures in the U.S. – its dams, chemical plants, emergency care facilities, energy plants, and nuclear facilities. Terrorists and rogue nation states have...

Thirteen Victorian and Edwardian ghost stories that send chills up the spine and create an atmosphere sure to make the reader turn on an extra light and push up the back of their armchair against the wall. Set amidst crumbling, ill-maintained churches and imposing cathedrals, on desolate coastland,...

Butcher s'apprête à venger sa femme dans cet avant-dernier tome de The Boys. Les Ptit's Gars préparent le combat final tandis que le Protecteur oppose une équipe de super-héros à l'armée américaine. Butcher est confronté à ses pires cauchemars lors d'une bataille décisive qui a lieu à...

Draw 50 Creepy Crawlies teaches aspiring artists how to draw with ease by following simple, step-by-step instructions. Celebrated author Lee J. Ames shows you how to draw a swarm of flying and crawling creatures. Here, you'll find dozens of insects and spiders, such as the housefly, firefly, black...

Chill out and let it go with the ultimate guide to frozen drinks! Put your thirst on ice with this consummate guide—The Ultimate Frozen Cocktails & Smoothies Encyclopedia! Decadent blended concoctions cover every occasion from breakfast to happy hour. Hot summer days aren't the only time...

Ludwig Wittgenstein loved movies, and based on his remarks on watching them, there is a strong connection between his experience of watching films and his thoughts on aesthetics. Furthermore, however, Wittgenstein himself has been invoked in recent cinema. Wittgenstein at the Movies is centered on...

Wager hunts for the killer of a black councilman, as the city threatens to riot Gabe’s girlfriend Jo is drowning. She stares up at him, eyes wide with terror, as he fights to grab her hand. In a moment, the frothing river swallows her up, and Jo is gone.   Nine months have...

Let the fever burn… Fashion blogger Carly Pendleton figured the "Sexiest Average Joe" cruise winner would be, well, sexy. But up close, fireman Joe Tedesco is insanely good-looking. Still, with exactly one chance to prove herself to the cutthroat fashion industry, not even the hottest hot...

A Sensual Interracial BWWM Erotic Romance Short Story from Steam Books BONUS! This ebook contains a preview of the hot novella "Conflict of Desire" by Sandra Sinclair. Matthew and Yvonne have a lot in common: they were good friends in college, they're both natural athletes and are...

A publicity specialist for a college's athletics department, Steve is engaged in a frowned-upon relationship with a volleyball player, Nicole. As they debate whether and when to make their relationship public, Nicole notices that Steve also has eyes for Monica, who admires him in turn. Together, the...