Knihobot

David Holmes

    F is for French Bulldog
    Pearson Edexcel A Level Geography Book 1 Updated Fourth Edition
    The Gypsy of Berlin
    The Java Programming Language - Third Edition
    Communication Theory
    Practical Skills in Biomolecular Sciences
    • Communication Theory

      Media, Technology and Society

      • 272 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení
      3,0(10)Ohodnotit

      Exploring the intricacies of how information is transmitted and understood, this book delves into various communication models and theories. It examines the roles of context, culture, and technology in shaping communication processes, highlighting both verbal and non-verbal interactions. The text also addresses contemporary issues in communication, such as media influence and the impact of digital platforms. Rich with examples and case studies, it serves as a comprehensive resource for students and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of communication dynamics.

      Communication Theory
    • Direct from the creators of the Java programming language, this Third Edition of The Java Programming Language is a valuable resource for both novice and advanced programmers. More than 100,000 developers who programmed with C, C++, Smalltalk, or other high-level languages have used this book to get a concise, intelligent, and deep understanding of the Java programming language. This book is what you need to understand the basic design goals of the language and the application of the language in real-world development. It provides unique insights into why and how the language was designed and intended to be used. The authors describe the latest version of the language, as defined in the Java Language Specification, Second Edition and implemented in version 1.3 of the Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition. This third edition has been structured to give more in-depth treatment of the newer language features, as well as informative examples on using some of the new APIs. New and/or revised in this edition: *more details on language features, including an expanded section on nested classes *more comprehensive treatment of garbage collection and related programming issues *coverage of new APIs,

      The Java Programming Language - Third Edition
    • The Gypsy of Berlin

      • 120 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení

      The Gypsy of Berlin, an historical mystery, finds book critic Thomas Rost searching in the capital of wartime Germany for leads on a lost diary. Bodies are piling up around his investigation and his involvement with a woman who escaped from the Gestapo is complicating matters. Political intrigue, personal jealousy and different agendas conspire to create hazardous obstacles to Rost's hunt for the missing book, as does his growing love for the fugitive, Ingrid. This is the second part of the Berlin Trilogy.

      The Gypsy of Berlin
    • F is for French Bulldog

      • 96 stránek
      • 4 hodiny čtení

      When a French war veteran and his faithful poodle go missing in northern France, a clever and devoted French Bulldog knows their scent and will stop at nothing to track them down. Follow the Dog Finders as they search from Strasbourg through the Vosges mountains to Nancy and Reims and a WW1 battlefield with the talented nose of a French Bulldog!

      F is for French Bulldog
    • The Berlin Trilogy

      • 426 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      The Berlin Trilogy is an historical romance and mystery novel, filled with suspense. In wartime Berlin, 1941, a former crime reporter is compelled to search for a lost diary, his only trusted ally a young woman on the run from the Gestapo. The missing book may contain incriminating statements about some of the most powerful leaders of Nazi Germany, who will stop at nothing to obtain the diary or prevent anyone else from finding it.

      The Berlin Trilogy
    • Into the Night and Fog

      • 156 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení

      Into the Night and Fog is the first story of a trilogy, followed by The Gypsy of Berlin and The Book Finder. In this historical mystery, it is 1941, wartime Germany, and a German official compels former crime reporter Thomas Rost to find a diary, missing since the early 1930s in Munich. But some powerful leaders in Nazi Germany don't want the lost book found. Rost has a personal reason to search for it and his only trusted ally is a young woman on the run from the Gestapo. The books do not stand alone; rather, one part leads into the next. The trilogy is also available in a one-volume edition as The Berlin Trilogy.

      Into the Night and Fog
    • The Book Finder

      • 150 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení

      Set against the backdrop of wartime Germany, this historical mystery follows book critic Thomas Rost and his companion Ingrid as they flee Berlin in search of a lost diary. Their journey takes them through Dresden, Prague, and ultimately to Munich, where they face escalating dangers and the looming threats of imprisonment or death. The quest for knowledge becomes a perilous adventure, highlighting the risks associated with uncovering the past amidst the turmoil of history.

      The Book Finder
    • The Boy Who Lived

      Harry Potter Changed My Life, with a foreword by Daniel Radcliffe

      The narrative centers on David Holmes, who gained fame as Harry Potter's stunt double, showcasing his incredible gymnastic abilities in thrilling sequences. His close bond with Daniel Radcliffe and the cast created a familial atmosphere on set. However, everything changed when a tragic accident during the filming of Deathly Hallows Part 1 left him paralyzed at just 25 years old. The story explores themes of resilience, camaraderie, and the challenges faced by those in the film industry after life-altering events.

      The Boy Who Lived