"Britsh Columbia Bizarre" is a fascinating and eclectic mix of tales, snippets, historical facts, fancies and misconceptions teased from the history of British Columbia. No one should read this book to obtain a balanced view of the province's history. It ignores the important people and trends that contributed to BC's story, and instead favours the often strange, sometimes wonderful, and frequently insignificant events and people that make this province a storyteller's dream. Amuse yourself with tales of the brothels, bowdy houses and bagnios that existed in every town, the wild camels of Vancouver Island, communists (well, sort of), duels to the death and goose-races. And if that isn't enough, fill your boots with a potpourri of editorial feuds, gamblers and professional hangmen, lepers and lynching, and, let's not forget, angry moose. Sure to delight and surprise, "British Columbia Bizarre" is a wild safari through provincial history that ill confuse your assumptions and tickle your taste for the unusual.

Test your knowledge of cricket over a wide range of topics: not only run outs and centuries but also cricketers who share their names with film stars and animals - everything from 'Tipping the Scales' to 'Holy Orders'. There are 18 picture rounds - memorable moments of cricket history and images of celebrity cricketers - and 16 rounds where well-known cricketers have set questions about themselves. Perfect rain break reading - full of fun and quirkiness! All proceeds are being donated to the Professional Cricketers' Association's Trust.

The Best Movie Trivia and Famous Movie Quotes of All Time “As an avid collector of quotes for my books, I can tell you this is the most unique compendium I have ever seen.�―Louise Harmon, author of Happiness A to Z Whether blockbuster megahits or forgotten indies, Movie Quotes for All Occasions has the best movie quotes you need to ‘wow’ the party. The movie trivia you never knew you needed. We all do it. Every day, with or without noticing, we reference famous movie quotes. From Rhett Butler to Obi-Wan Kenobi, movie quotes have become an integral part of expression. But it can be hard to find the best movie quotes for important moments in your life or to give yourself personal motivation. Enter Movie Quotes for All Occasions. The perfect gift for the movie buffs in your life. Never know what present to gift your loved ones? Movie Quotes for All Occasions is a great present for dads and film nerds alike. From classics such as Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Dead Poets Society to modern favorites like Mean Girls and The Hunger Games, this book has a movie quote for every occasion. With Movie Quotes for All Occasions, you can: Rally your team with a quote, like this one from Serenity (2005): “You all got on this boat for different reasons, but you all come to the same place. So now I'm asking more of you than I have before. Maybe all… So no more running. I aim to misbehave.�  Add the perfect funny movie quote to your humorous wedding speech, such as this wisdom from Juno (2007): “Look, in my opinion, the best thing you can do is find a person who loves you for exactly what you are. Good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty, handsome, what have you. The right person is still going to think the sun shines out of your ass. That’s the kind of person that’s worth sticking with.� If you enjoyed the hidden gems and movie trivia in books such as Movies (And Other Things), The Movie Book, or Uncle John's New & Improved Funniest Ever, you'll love Movie Quotes for All Occasions.

Die Entstehung des Software Engineering war eine Reaktion auf den weltweiten, rapi den Anstieg der Softwarekosten. Die Ursachen dieses als "Softwarekrise" bezeichneten Phanomens lagen gro enteils darin, da die Softwareentwicklung eher von Intuition, Gewohnheiten und spontanen Einfallen als von einer systematischen Vorgehensweise bestimmt war. Mit der Kostenexplosion wuchs die Einsicht, da auch im Software bereich systema tische, "ingenieurma ige" Methoden erforderlich sind. Intensive Forschungsaktivitaten sowie zahlreiche Publikationen und Fachtagungen fuhrten dazu, da das Software Engineering heute als Teilgebiet der Informatik fest verankert ist. Die Forschungs ergebnisse finden vor allem dort Berucksichtigung, wo Informatiker mit der Software entwicklung befa t sind, z. B. im Bereich der Systemsoftware. Dagegen ist im Bereich der Anwendungssoftware eine wesentlich geringere Verbreitung neuerer Erkenntnisse des Software Engineering zu beobachten. Insbesondere in die betriebliche Datenverarbeitung haben sie bislang kaum Eingang gefunden. Dort werden heute noch Ma stabe angelegt, welche u. a. die Softwarekrise mitverursachten. Ein Anliegen dieser Arbeit ist es deshalb, auch Wirtschaftsinformatikern und betrieb lichen Anwendern die Ziele und Prinzipien des Software Engineering nahe zu bringen. Dazu wird das Gebiet der computergestutzten Produktionsplanung herangezogen, wel ches in der Praxis zu den klassischen Einsatzgebieten der EDV zahlt. Ais Planungs ansatze kommen sowohl sukzessive als auch simultane Methoden zur Anwendung."

After more than four decades on the air, "A Question of Sport" is firmly established as the final word in sports trivia. Now, after countless arguments, sporting debates, and lost hours spent directing the action from the sofa, you can finally test your own knowledge to see if you can succeed where so many sporting greats have failed. With more than 3,500 brand new questions, "A Question of Sport Quiz Book" will challenge you to put your money where your mouth is and put your knowledge of the sports world to the ultimate test. Play on your own or in teams to answer questions covering all eras of football, golf, cricket, motor racing, boxing, rugby, darts, snooker, the Olympics, and so much more. With questions from your favorite rounds from "A Question of Sport," here at last is your chance to take on the captain's challenge, or go head-to-head on the quick-fire buzzer round. What will be your score when the final whistle blows?