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"More engaging than any new fiction in years." Chuck Palahniuk
An unforgettable work of fiction that peers into the soul of a tough Midwestern American town to reveal the sad, stunted but resilient lives of its residents. Knockemstiff is a genuine entry into the literature of place.

Spanning a period from the mid-sixties to the late nineties, the linked stories that comprise Knockemstiff feature a cast of recurring characters who are irresistibly, undeniably real. A father pumps his son full of steroids so he can vicariously relive his days as a perpetual runner-up...

Quirky, surprising and entertaining - with more than 400 houses, Jutaku is architecture at the speed of Japan.

Frenetic. Pulsating. Disorienting. Japan's contemporary culture is constantly in flux. In stark contrast to the centuries old imperial architecture of Kyoto, recent Japanese architectural practices have ushered in an era of continuous experimentation.

With 400 houses, one house per page, one image per house, Jutaku: Japanese Houses is a fast-paced, "quick hit" shock to the system that shines a Harajuku-bright neon light on the sheer volume,...

• New Paradigm for considering application integration and B2B problems
• Heightens the importance of conveying meaning between systems
• Addresses movement in the EAI space toward more data handling capabilities
• Offers a solution for the multitude of managers disconnected with the latest technologies
• Leverages the technical advances made in complex data integration over 15 years
• Shifts the focus from technology solutions to information solutions
• Relies heavily on the use of practical examples, tips, definitions, and soapbox excerpts...

A collection of poems written by a woman to express the many lives and experiences of being a woman.  Full of passion, ponderings and the inspiration of one trying to find herself and place in a world full of surprises, pleasures and the occasional frustration. 

These verses will evoke meaning and imagination, inviting the reader to allow self-determination to express itself freely, even at those times when it might be easier to hold back.

Sharing history, culture, and personal truths with secrets hidden in the midst of words, Dream Dreams takes you on a...

Reeling from the pain of being abandoned by her husband-the father of her son-Megan Richardson's world is closing in around her in a dark haze of depression. She feels lost, without hope or answers.

Worse, she must face the death of her beloved mother. She reaches for answers, wondering what really matters in life. Her mother's final letter to her may hold some of these answers, and Megan clings to hope once again. She reads the letter over and over, desperate to find the meaning of her mother's last words. Megan tries to understand the lesson the Lord is supposed to be teaching her,...

• Examines the key contemporary debates in museum studies
• Includes original essays by noted artists, curators, and art historians
• Engages with vital issues in the practice of...