Holden: 385 books

He Played For His Wife…And Other Stories continues a rich tradition of fictional writing on one of the world’s greatest games. A ghost at the table, a heads-up with Shakespeare, a high stakes stick-up, a hand played on Death Row, tales of pioneers and knaves, even a celestial argy-bargy...

Even if you are an enthusiastic bird watcher, the details of how birds fly, why they behave as they do, how they breed and their extraordinary travels can seem very mysterious. This lively new book aims to give readers a broad understanding of 'how birds work' from their physical make-up to...

One summer. One city. One dream. One world famous boy band. Mackenzie Tanner was happy to spend her summer in Nashville pursuing her dreams of making music without any interruptions—and then she met the world-famous boy band, Dear Juliet. Suddenly, Mackenzie is thrown into an adventure that...

Fast Data Processing with Spark - Second Edition is for software developers who want to learn how to write distributed programs with Spark. It will help developers who have had problems that were too big to be dealt with on a single computer. No previous experience with distributed programming is necessary. This book assumes knowledge of either Java, Scala, or Python.

This concise, accessible and down-to-earth guide will help you get the most out of your computer using Windows 7, whether you’re a complete beginner or upgrading from previous Microsoft operating systems. You’ll learn about exciting new features of Windows 7, including: • How to...

This book will be a basic, step-by-step tutorial, which will help readers take advantage of all that Spark has to offer.Fastdata Processing with Spark is for software developers who want to learn how to write distributed programs with Spark. It will help developers who have had problems that were too...

There has never been a MOOC Guide like this. It contains 67 answers, much more than you can imagine; comprehensive answers and extensive details and references, with insights that have never before been offered in print. Get the information you need--fast! This all-embracing guide offers a thorough...

Get Started in Film Making is the essential guide for all budding film makers, empowering and inspiring anyone to unleash their creative side. Completely revised and updated, it is the perfect manual for smartphone Spielbergs, Go-Pro adrenaline junkies, drone-warriors, and wannabe vloggers. It...

The Truth Behind Date Rape drugs take a closer look at the often taboo subject of narcotics and sleeping aides. The book discusses the three biggest date rape drugs and provides information concerning each narcotic, its effect on the mind and body, legal status, health effects, social issues, and dependency issues that can arise from abuse. 

Distills the many different Chi Kung practices into one simple daily routine for abundant health, calmness, and mental clarity • Provides step-by-step illustrated instructions for a complete yet easy daily Chi Kung routine • Perfect for beginners and ideal as a warm-up to more advanced...

This friendly handbook is full of practical advice on attracting wildlife to your garden, and encouraging creatures to stick around, as well as expert tips on green gardening, seasonal planting and garden predators. Colour photographs illustrate hundreds of mammals, birds, insects, invertebrates,...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Discover China is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the Forbidden City in Beijing, marvel at the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an,...

Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s Mongolia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Visit monasteries for a slice of Buddhist history and whispered mantras; hike through...

Ten Minute Stretch is a book full of examples, with information that will be helpful not only for people new to exercising, but also those experienced. This book serves as a text for the role stretching can provide to people begining an exercise program. Ten Minute Stretch is a point of reference to stretching, so stretch your way to Wellness. S-t-r-e-t-c-h, S-t-r-e-t-c-h, S-t-r-e-t-c-h!