Book Doctor

Book Doctor
Author: Esther Cohen
Publisher: Catapult
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2005-02-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1619020327

Everyone wants to write a book. Arlette Rosen knows this and earns her living helping strangers with their book ideas: books about Derrida and dieting, books of psychic exercises, a compendium of Alzheimer's jokes, and of course, an infinite number of books about love. Enter Harbinger Singh: a tax lawyer still in love with his ex–wife and set on revenge, who believes he can win her back by writing a book. All he needs is help with the actual writing. The lives of Arlette and Harbinger intertwine in unexpected ways as they meander along a path filled with writing, sex, movies, love, music, and continual revelation. Cohen has crafted a modern–day romance and a hilarious, knowing look at the troublesome process of bringing a book into the world—for readers and struggling writers everywhere.

Naming Your Little Geek

Naming Your Little Geek
Author: Scott Rubin
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1641702788

The ultimate book of baby names for comic book nerds, sci-fi fans and more—with the meanings and stories behind more than 1,000 names! Having trouble finding a baby name that celebrates your favorite fandom? Whether you want your child’s name to stand out in a crowd or fit in on the playground, Naming Your Little Geek is here to save the day! This ultimate guidebook is complete with every name a geek could want to give their baby—from Anakin and Frodo to Indiana and Clark; and from Gwen and Wanda to Buffy and Xena—plus their meanings, and a list of all the legends who have borne them. Naming Your Little Geek covers everything from comic book superheroes to role-playing game icons, Starfleet officers to sword and sorcery legends with characters who have appeared on film and TV, in novels and comic books, on the tabletop, and beyond. With nearly 1,100 names referencing more than 4,400 characters from over 1,800 unique sources, it's the perfect resource for parents naming a child or anyone looking for a super cool and meaningful new name.

The Doctor's Call

The Doctor's Call
Author: K. A. Bennett
Publisher: Author House
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2013-10-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1491827777

Keith Patterson works hard at a small Managing Company. He became ill working in the pouring rain making it hard for him and his co-workers to finish the job they were hired for. Keiths boss, Mark Barkelson also a part time lawyer for the town, cut the day short not being able to finished the job in the pouring rain. Keith began to have trouble sleeping and getting any rest he needs to get well from the nightmares that he has during his illness. Keiths wife, Kelly talked him into seeing Dr. Maxwell Shwartz, the new doctor in town for his illness and his insomnia. Keith began to have hallucinations from his illness, soon after seeing Dr. Shwartz. It caused him to be put in a home for the insane only to find out that Dr. Maxwell Shwartz wants to keep Keith out of the way just to get to his wife. Keith plans to escape and stop the doctor before it is too late for his wife, Kelly. Will Keith be able to safe his wife from Maxwell or will his wife have the same fate?

Doctor Steel

Doctor Steel
Author: J.J. Irani
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2023-10-30
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9357087680

In the 1980s, the steel produced in India was not cost-effective, plagued by quality issues and unable to meet the standards required to take India a step ahead in its development goals. Enter J.J. Irani, fondly known as 'Doc' to all. It was his efforts at modernizing Tata Steel that changed all this. Today, Tata steel produces low-cost, high-quality metal of international standards. Under his leadership, Tata Steel ushered India into a new age of economic growth. His story doesn't end there, however. A leading industrialist, J.J. Irani was keenly involved in the 1990s economic liberalization that put India on the global map. He held positions on various Tata boards, the Confederation of Indian Industry and various other government-appointed committees. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan and an honorary knighthood by the British government for his work. Behind this formidable exterior was a man with a big heart and a fondness for life. He was a man of integrity and conviction, devoted to Tata Steel and the people there. The chapters that make up Doctor Steel, dictated by Irani in the months before his passing, look back at this journey.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Business Books

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Business Books
Author: Bert Holtje
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1101133589

The great idea is only the beginning. The typical business book author often lacks style, voice, pace, or focus. This guide takes the reader on a virtual tour of business book publishing, providing all the information essential to a successful book, from shaping the idea to writing the proposal to approaching an agent and beyond. ?Covers the essentials of marketing and publicity ?Addresses self-publishing, for those business book writers who simply look to sell their books at conferences ?The Complete Idiot's Guides® dedicated to writing and publishing continue to do well

Signal Processing for Passive Bistatic Radar

Signal Processing for Passive Bistatic Radar
Author: Mateusz Malanowski
Publisher: Artech House
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2019-08-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1630816647

This cutting-edge resource introduces the basic concepts of passive bistatic radar, such as bistatic geometry, bistatic radar equation and analysis of different illuminating signals. These techniques, although known for almost a century, have not been developed intensively for decades, mainly due to technical limitations, but today, the passive radar concept can be realized in practice, and is of great interest for military and civilian users. This book provides insight into understanding the potential and limitations of passive radar systems, as well as the differences between signal processing in active and passive radar. Each of the signal processing stages typically applied in passive radar is described, including digital beamforming, clutter removal, target detection, localization and tracking. These concepts are illustrated with both simulated and measured data along with examples of passive radar systems. Correlation processing, which is crucial for passive radar operation, is presented, as well as practical approaches for calculating the cross-ambiguity function. The problems of range and velocity-cell migration are also introduced. The book analyzes and compares different antenna array geometries to show readers the appropriate solution for a particular scenario of passive radar. Cartesian tracking is also presented, based on the extended Kalman filter. Parallel and sequential updating approaches are introduced and compared. These concepts are illustrated with both simulated and measured data along with examples of passive radar systems, making this book useful for both novice and advanced practitioners.

Blasphemy in Britain and America, 1800-1930, Volume 1

Blasphemy in Britain and America, 1800-1930, Volume 1
Author: David Nash
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2024-11-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1040288138

Blasphemy is the battleground where religious and secular worlds come into conflict. It has a history which reaches into issues of religious belief, freedom of expression, and is bound up with the growth and development of new media. This title draws together a variety of primary sources relating to blasphemy from the Enlightenment onwards.