When psychologist Kris Kelvin arrives at the planet Solaris to study the ocean that covers its surface, he finds himself confronting a painful memory embodied in the physical likeness of a past lover. Kelvin learns that he is not alone in this and that other crews examining the planet are plagued with their own repressed and newly real memories. Could it be, as Solaris scientists speculate, that the ocean may be a massive neural center creating these memories, for a reason no one can identify?
Long considered a classic,...
A fantastic book. Steven Soderbergh
When psychologist Kris Kelvin arrives at the planet Solaris to study the ocean that covers...
Sometimes setting pen to paper requires bravery, and writing well means breaking free of the rules learned in school. Liberating and emboldening the beginning writer are the goals of Ted Kooser and Steve Cox in this spirited book of practical wisdom that brings to bear decades of invaluable experience in writing, teaching, editing, and publishing.
Unlike how to write books that dwell on the angst and the agony of the trade, Writing Brave and Free is upbeat and accessible. The focus here is the work itself: how to get started and how to keep going, and never is heard a discouraging...
Sometimes setting pen to paper requires bravery, and writing well means breaking free of the rules learned in school. Liberating and emboldening the b...
No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service is the true story of two teenagers who hitchhiked from the east coast to Colorado in the summer of 1971 intent on climbing mountains in the Rocky Mountains. Beginning in the first five miles of their journey, they are challenged by mishaps and humorous situations. The book is a look back to a simpler time when hitchhiking was common. After a night of shanagans, the two friends set out on their journey. They intended to drive, but their car brock down after a few miles. By the end of the day, they were behind bars for hichhiking. Everyday brought another...
No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service is the true story of two teenagers who hitchhiked from the east coast to Colorado in the summer of 1971 intent on cl...
This is the true story of Joe Parker who grew up as a foster child. From birth to adulthood, Joe's life is challenged by circumstances beyond his control. His perseverance and desire to survive the 'system' as a child, and later to succeed as an adult, will inspire the reader and bring them into the world of growing up as a foster child. Unusual, if not paranormal events illuminate his path through life and will evoke thoughts of spirituality in the reader.
This is the true story of Joe Parker who grew up as a foster child. From birth to adulthood, Joe's life is challenged by circumstances beyond h...
