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Author of the "New York Times" bestselling novel "The Dog
Stars
"Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award for Literature
With grit, poetry, and humor, Peter Heller, acclaimed author of
"The Whale Warriors "recounts his remarkable journey of
discovery--of surfing, an entirely new challenge; of the ocean's
beauty and power; of the strange surf subculture; of love; and,
most of all, of how to seek adventure while crafting a meaningful
life.
Having resolved to master a big-hollow wave-- that is, to go from
kook (surfese for beginner) to shredder--in a single year, Heller
travels from Southern California down the coast of Mexico in the
company of his girlfriend and the eccentric surfers they meet.
Exuberant and fearless, Heller explores the technique and science
of surfing the secrets of its culture, and the environmental
ravages to the stunning coastline he visits.
As Heller plumbs the working of his own heart and finds joy in both
love and surfing, he affords readers vivid insight into this
fascinating world, with all of its perils and pleasures, its
absurdity and wonder. Exhilarating, entertaining, and moving,
"Kook" is a love story between a man and his surfboard, a man and
his girlfriend, a not-so-old man and the sea.
This book provides a comprehensive review of income inequality
issues in the OECD in a cross-country setting. It presents a wealth
of data and analysis on the formation of inequality and identifies
groups of countries that share similar inequality patterns. It also
reviews developments at the extremes of the income distribution,
namely poverty, top incomes as well as the distribution of wealth.
An important contribution of the book is the careful examination of
the determinants of the income distribution, such as globalisation
and technical progress as well as the effect of a wide range of
economic policies that shape the distribution of income. These
include in particular labour market regulations, household taxes
and transfers as well as in-kind public services. It also sheds
light on an under-researched issue: do policies aimed at boosting
economic growth raise or reduce income inequality?
'Exceptionally good... A frighteningly plausible nightmare'
Observer, Thrillers of the month 'Extraordinary: a unique blend of
thriller, post-Covid dystopia and paean to the healing properties
of nature' Guardian 'Peter Heller's thrillers unfurl like campfire
yarns' New York Times 'An ever so subtly dystopian wilderness noir
that speculates on the horrors of a post-pandemic society' USA
Today 'Riveting... A chilling reminder of the dangers that might
lie in wait for us all' Minneapolis Star Tribune 'A modern master
of the wilderness thriller' CrimeReads 'The Guide is a glorious
getaway in every sense, a wild wilderness trip as well as a
suspenseful journey to solve a chilling mystery' BookPage 'The poet
laureate of the literary thriller: sinister and soulful' Michael
Koryta, author of Those Who Wish Me Dead The best-selling author of
The River returns with a heart-racing thriller about a young man
escaping his own grief and an elite fishing lodge in Colorado
hiding a plot of shocking menace Kingfisher Lodge: a boutique
resort surrounded by a mile and a half of the most pristine river
water on the planet. Safe from viruses that have plagued America
for years, Kingfisher offers a respite for wealthy clients - and a
return to normality for fishing guide Jack, battling the demons of
a recent, devastating loss. But when a human scream pierces the
night, Jack soon realises that the idyllic retreat may be merely a
cover for a far more sinister operation. Lucy Foley meets Liane
Moriarty's Nine Perfect Strangers, with the lyrical writing of
Robert Macfarlane and an eerily plausible twist... PRAISE FOR PETER
HELLER AND THE RIVER 'Glorious prose and razor-sharp tension'
Observer Thrillers of the Year 'Utter joy... A suspenseful tale
told with glorious drama and lyrical flair' Denise Mina, New York
Times 'Urgent, visceral writing - I couldn't turn the pages fast
enough' Clare Mackintosh 'Lyrical and action-packed by turns'
Guardian 'A master of suspense... A thrilling read with a dramatic
twist at the end: you will not be able to put it down' The Lady 'A
must read' Daily Express 'Heller packs a ton of adventure and
emotion in this short novel, and I dare you to put it down once
you've picked it up' Criminal Element
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The Painter (Paperback)
Peter Heller
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R431
R335
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A "San Francisco Chronicle" and "Atlantic Monthly" Best Book of
the Year
Hig somehow survived the flu pandemic that killed everyone he
knows. Now his wife is gone, his friends are dead, and he lives in
the hangar of a small abandoned airport with his dog, Jasper, and a
mercurial, gun-toting misanthrope named Bangley.
But when a random transmission beams through the radio of his 1956
Cessna, the voice ignites a hope deep inside him that a better life
exists outside their tightly controlled perimeter. Risking
everything, he flies past his point of no return and follows its
static-broken trail, only to find something that is both better and
worse than anything he could ever hope for.
The Performance of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Systems:
Analysis, Measurement, and Assessment offers a unique overview of
the information on the state-of-the-art of analysis, measurement,
and assessment of the performance of concentrated solar power (CSP)
components and systems in a comprehensive, compact, and complete
manner. Following an introductory chapter to CSP systems and the
fundamental principles of performance assessment, individual
chapters explore the component performance of mirrors and
receivers. Further expert-written chapters look at system
performance assessment, durability testing, and solar resource
forecasting for CSP systems. A final chapter gives an outlook on
the actual methods and instruments for performance and durability
assessment that are under development. The Performance of
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Systems: Analysis, Measurement, and
Assessment is an essential reference text for research and
development professionals and engineers working on concentrated
solar power systems, as well as for postgraduate students studying
CSP.
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The Guide (Paperback)
Peter Heller
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R304
R248
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'Exceptionally good... A frighteningly plausible nightmare'
Observer, Thrillers of the month 'Extraordinary: a unique blend of
thriller, post-Covid dystopia and paean to the healing properties
of nature' Guardian 'Peter Heller's thrillers unfurl like campfire
yarns' New York Times 'An ever so subtly dystopian wilderness noir
that speculates on the horrors of a post-pandemic society' USA
Today 'Riveting... A chilling reminder of the dangers that might
lie in wait for us all' Minneapolis Star Tribune 'A modern master
of the wilderness thriller' CrimeReads 'The Guide is a glorious
getaway in every sense, a wild wilderness trip as well as a
suspenseful journey to solve a chilling mystery' BookPage 'The poet
laureate of the literary thriller: sinister and soulful' Michael
Koryta, author of Those Who Wish Me Dead The best-selling author of
The River returns with a heart-racing thriller about a young man
escaping his own grief and an elite fishing lodge in Colorado
hiding a plot of shocking menace Kingfisher Lodge: a boutique
resort surrounded by a mile and a half of the most pristine river
water on the planet. Safe from viruses that have plagued America
for years, Kingfisher offers a respite for wealthy clients - and a
return to normality for fishing guide Jack, battling the demons of
a recent, devastating loss. But when a human scream pierces the
night, Jack soon realises that the idyllic retreat may be merely a
cover for a far more sinister operation. Lucy Foley meets Liane
Moriarty's Nine Perfect Strangers, with the lyrical writing of
Robert Macfarlane and an eerily plausible twist... PRAISE FOR PETER
HELLER AND THE RIVER 'Glorious prose and razor-sharp tension'
Observer Thrillers of the Year 'Utter joy... A suspenseful tale
told with glorious drama and lyrical flair' Denise Mina, New York
Times 'Urgent, visceral writing - I couldn't turn the pages fast
enough' Clare Mackintosh 'Lyrical and action-packed by turns'
Guardian 'A master of suspense... A thrilling read with a dramatic
twist at the end: you will not be able to put it down' The Lady 'A
must read' Daily Express 'Heller packs a ton of adventure and
emotion in this short novel, and I dare you to put it down once
you've picked it up' Criminal Element
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Cats in Quarantine (Paperback)
Mario Acevedo; Introduction by Peter Heller; Contributions by Mario Acevedo
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R1,047
Discovery Miles 10 470
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'Exceptionally good... A frighteningly plausible nightmare'
Observer, Thrillers of the month 'Extraordinary: a unique blend of
thriller, post-Covid dystopia and paean to the healing properties
of nature' Guardian 'Peter Heller's thrillers unfurl like campfire
yarns' New York Times 'An ever so subtly dystopian wilderness noir
that speculates on the horrors of a post-pandemic society' USA
Today 'Riveting... A chilling reminder of the dangers that might
lie in wait for us all' Minneapolis Star Tribune 'A modern master
of the wilderness thriller' CrimeReads 'The Guide is a glorious
getaway in every sense, a wild wilderness trip as well as a
suspenseful journey to solve a chilling mystery' BookPage 'The poet
laureate of the literary thriller: sinister and soulful' Michael
Koryta, author of Those Who Wish Me Dead The best-selling author of
The River returns with a heart-racing thriller about a young man
escaping his own grief and an elite fishing lodge in Colorado
hiding a plot of shocking menace Kingfisher Lodge: a boutique
resort surrounded by a mile and a half of the most pristine river
water on the planet. Safe from viruses that have plagued America
for years, Kingfisher offers a respite for wealthy clients - and a
return to normality for fishing guide Jack, battling the demons of
a recent, devastating loss. But when a human scream pierces the
night, Jack soon realises that the idyllic retreat may be merely a
cover for a far more sinister operation. Lucy Foley meets Liane
Moriarty's Nine Perfect Strangers, with the lyrical writing of
Robert Macfarlane and an eerily plausible twist... PRAISE FOR PETER
HELLER AND THE RIVER 'Glorious prose and razor-sharp tension'
Observer Thrillers of the Year 'Utter joy... A suspenseful tale
told with glorious drama and lyrical flair' Denise Mina, New York
Times 'Urgent, visceral writing - I couldn't turn the pages fast
enough' Clare Mackintosh 'Lyrical and action-packed by turns'
Guardian 'A master of suspense... A thrilling read with a dramatic
twist at the end: you will not be able to put it down' The Lady 'A
must read' Daily Express 'Heller packs a ton of adventure and
emotion in this short novel, and I dare you to put it down once
you've picked it up' Criminal Element
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The River (Paperback)
Peter Heller
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ONE OF THE OBSERVER THRILLERS OF THE YEAR: 'GLORIOUS PROSE AND
RAZOR-SHARP TENSION' 'LYRICAL AND ACTION-PACKED' Guardian 'I
COULDN'T TURN THE PAGES FAST ENOUGH' Clare Mackintosh 'IMPOSSIBLE
TO PUT DOWN, OR FORGET' Sunday Mirror 'GLORIOUS DRAMA AND LYRICAL
FLAIR Denise Mina, New York Times Two friends Wynn and Jack have
been best friends since their first day of college, brought
together by their shared love the great outdoors. The adventure of
a lifetime When they decide to canoe down the Maskwa River in
northern Canada, they anticipate the ultimate wilderness
experience: no phones, no fellow travellers, no way of going back.
A wild ride But as a wildfire starts to make its way towards them,
their trip becomes a desperate race for survival. And when a man
suddenly appears, claiming his wife has vanished, the fight against
the raging flames becomes a much deadlier game of cat and mouse.
Shorlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award 2013. THE ROAD - but with
hope. Hig, bereaved and traumatised after global disaster, has
three things to live for - his dog Jasper, his aggressive but
helpful neighbour, and his Cessna aeroplane. He's just about
surviving, so long as he only takes his beloved plane for short
journeys, and saves his remaining fuel. But, just once, he picks up
a message from another pilot, and eventually the temptation to find
out who else is still alive becomes irresistible. So he takes his
plane over the horizon, knowing that he won't have enough fuel to
get back. What follows is scarier and more life-affirming than he
could have imagined. And his story, THE DOG STARS, is a book unlike
any you have ever read.
Here is Jake LaMotta discussing his career as a hoodlum; Floyd
Patterson on growing up in the ghetto; Gunboat Smith on the Jack
Johnson era; Jack Dempsey on the Willard fight and the Tunney "long
count"; Rocky Graziano on showbiz; and dozens of others--including
Sugar Ray Robinson, Willie Pastrano, Jose Torres, Carmen Basilio,
Joe Louis, Willie Pep, and Archie Moore--on boxers, racketeers,
drugs, payoffs, managers. Including two never-before-published
interviews with Roberto Duran and Alexis Arguello, this newly
expanded and updated edition of "In This Corner. . . !" is
undoubtedly the best one-volume history of boxing ever written.
Mike Tyson is boxing's most beloved bad boy. With a history of
street-gang violence, juvenile prison, sexual scandal, marital
strife, courtroom battles, and imprisonment for rape, he has become
one of the most publicized athletes in history. At age 23 he was
already considered among the greatest prizefighters of all time,
and, his career is far from over. Relying on in-depth research and
interviews with those who have known Tyson at every stage of his
life, "Bad Intentions" portrays the shy child who became a vicious
street thug, discovered boxing in juvenile prison, and was brought
to the attention of the legendary Cus D'Amato to be shaped to be
one thing only--heavyweight champion of the world. Here is Tyson's
fight-by-fight path to that goal, the millions of dollars made and
fought over, the sex and violence of his personal life, and his
eventual defeats both in the ring and in court. "Bad Intentions "is
an essential read for all who would understand the ins and outs of
the most controversial sport in America.
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