Mark Jackson Knihy

On a weekend getaway to the new summer home Joie and Freddie have built in the mountains north of San Francisco, their disabled son, Erik, is lured into the river by a mysterious Rat Wife and drowns. Freddie's sister, Andi, arrives with news of a shocking family secret, and Andi's hopeful suitor, Bernie, is as surprised as anybody when everything turns upside down - including San Francisco itself. Freely adapted from Ibsen's Little Eyolf, this new play grapples with marriage, family, class, nature, technology, and how our expectations can derail our deepest hopes and wishes.Mark Jackson is a playwright, director and performer based in San Francisco, USA. His work has been seen on both US coasts, as well as in Germany, the UK, and Japan.

In the 2016 Shotgun Players production of Hamlet, seven actors learned all the roles. Each night, in front of the audience, they drew from Yorick's skull the characters they would play, then had five minutes to get ready before show time. This book explores what eventually emerged as the production's true subjects: failure, expectation, possibility, and democracy. In these pages, the production's director, actors, designers, and audience explore the wide ranging implications of these subjects both in and out of theatre. How might a critical consideration of creative experiences with failure expand our expectations of what is possible in our democratic societies?

Exploring the depth and complexity of China, the book emphasizes the importance of time and immersion in truly grasping its culture and nuances. It invites readers to delve into the rich history, diverse traditions, and contemporary challenges of the nation, highlighting the unique experiences that shape its identity. Through insightful observations, it offers a comprehensive perspective on what makes China a remarkable and multifaceted country.

The journey unfolds through the eyes of a novice tour leader navigating the complexities of China while guiding eager tourists. Immersed in the country's rich culture, the protagonist faces unexpected challenges and humorous situations, discovering that the travelers are often less prepared than they are. Through various experiences across diverse regions, the narrative highlights the beauty and intricacies of Chinese life, blending personal growth with the joys of exploration. The invitation to join this adventure promises a unique glimpse into the heart of China.

Featuring 144 full-color pages, this physics booklet provides essential information on challenging topics such as mechanics, wave motion, thermodynamics, and modern physics. Its compact size of 4.25" x 7.5" makes it convenient for students to carry in their pockets, making it an ideal study aid for boosting grades in physics.

Exploring the aftermath of World War II, this collection of essays delves into the intricate relationship between health and stress in post-war Britain. Through a series of interconnected case studies, it highlights how the British government prioritized the nation's well-being during this transformative period, offering insights into the societal impacts of war on health.

A razor-edged Noir thriller set in 1970s London. Sparse, understated and gritty. A hard, sharp punch to the solar plexus. A thriller following one man on a journey into darkness. Across a city he thought he knew, now turned upside down.

Sigils are symbols designed for a specific magical purpose. They are symbolic icons that are condensed representations of more complex ideas or information. The Sigil has been reinvented as a Monogram of Thought, a graphic symbol created with the sole purpose of fulfilling the magicians desired outcome as symbols of intent.They were part of our ancestor's pictorial language in an age of symbolic literacy.

Stress-reducing defects and subsequent microcracks are a central focus during micromachining processes. After establishing the central process of micromachining Micromachining with Nanostructured Cutting Tools explains the underlying theories that describe chip formation and applies elementary cutting theory to machining at the microscale. Divided into three parts, the second half of Micromachining with Nanostructured Cutting Tools develops on this introduction; explaining how frictional interactions between uncoated and micro tools coated with nanostructered coatings can be characterized by using the elementary micromachining theories that were initially developed for machining at the macroscale. Shaw’s methods for calculating temperatures at the interaction zone and Merchant’s methods for calculating mechanical interactions are well described and justified for machining steel in both the dry and wet states. Finally, the further development and use of micro tools coated with thin-film nanostructured diamonds are shown. Micromachining with Nanostructured Cutting Tools is a resource for engineers and scientists working in this new field of micro and nanotechnology. The explanations of how to characterize, apply and adapt traditional approaches of understanding the mechanics of practical machining to the machining of microproducts using nanostructured tools provides a reliable reference for researchers and practitioners alike.