65901The book on writing : the ultimate guide to writing well
A dozen esential guidelines to good writing, from the importance of short sentences to the value of using a conversational tone. How to tell a story - how to build suspense, how to effectively describe things, how to use literary devices. A concise handbook on writing mechanics, such as grammar, usage, punctuation and style.
65902The Borgia chronicles : 1414-1572
A sumptuously illustrated history of one of Renaissance Italy's bloodiest families, complemented by extensive quotations from original sources and accompanied by a wealth of stunning images from the period.
65903The boutique hotel concept in guest reviews : the case of Da Nang, Vietnam
The concept of boutique hotels came about as customers seek novel accommodation experiences. This segment in the accommodation sector has recently become popular in Vietnam. This paper provides insights into customers’ experiences of boutique hotels in Da Nang. A total of 816 reviews for 10 hotels from TripAdvisor were used for analysis using Leximancer software. Conceptual and relational analyses revealed six major themes discussed by customers: hotel, room, staff, breakfast, location and lovely. Thirty-eight concepts were clustered into these six themes describing their main features. Insights into the size of room and design were extracted using a query as there were few mentions on this topic. It was identified that the majority of rooms were spacious and had a particular architectural theme or contemporary design. The findings in this study can help management of boutique hotels to improve future guest experiences by using an understanding of past experiences analysed.
65904The brain : discover the ways your mind works
The Brain: Discover the Ways Your Mind Works is an informative publication that explores how the human brain functions and how it shapes thoughts, emotions, behavior, and perception. Written in an accessible style, it introduces readers to the science behind the mind and everyday mental processes.
65905The brain atlas : a visual guide to the human central nervous system
The Brain Atlas presents neuroanatomy in an intuitive yet comprehensive manner, which makes it an excellent reference book and an outstanding learning text.. with contents such as Background information, The Brain and its Blood vessels, Brain slices, Histological sections, Pathways.
65906The Brewer's apprentice : an insider's guide to the art and craft of beer brewing, taught by the masters
InThe Brewer’s Apprentice, you get incomparable behind-the-scenes access to the craft brewing world, along with tutorials on everything from mastering the perfect pour to designing a world-class IPA. This illustrated handbook escorts you through the steps of the brewing process and offers
65907The BRICS and collective financial statecraft
Contents: Introduction: the BRICS as a club. Global power shift: the BRICS, building capabilities for influence. BRICS collective financial statecraft: four cases. Motives for BRICS collaboration: views from the five capitals. Conclusion: whither the BRICS?.
65908The Brooklyn Bridge
In 19th-century New York, where buiding were no more than five stories tall, engineer jonh Roebling's soaring and majestic Broolyn Bridge was nothing short of a technological miracle. But Roebling's innovatin led to an uphill battle against the elements, corrupt politicians, and scientists who claimed the first strong wind would collapse the bridge to rubble.
65909The bucket list : 1000 adventures big & small
This guide to features an eclectic range of ideas such as self-improvement, sports-related endeavors, natural wonders, cultural experiences, culinary delights, and more.
65910The build master : microsoft’s software configuration management best practices
Contents: Defining a build; Source tree configuration for multiple sites and parallel (multi-version) development work; Daily, not night, builds; The build lab and personne; Build tools and technologies; ...