429 results for 'Larry Niven'

David Niven: A Private Life This biography offers a nuanced portrait of one of Hollywood's most enduringly lovable figures. Sheridan Morley draws on interviews with over 150 friends and colleagues to...

Larry Cohen's Bidding Challenge is a unique opportunity to test your skills against the world's top bridge players. Based on the author's popular articles in Bridge Today magazine, this book presents...

Streets of Laredo, the final book in Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove tetralogy, is a gripping tale of legend and heroism set against the backdrop of classic Texas and Western literature.When Captain...

Larry Fink on Composition and Improvisation by Larry Fink In this insightful book, renowned photographer Larry Fink shares his approach to composing and improvising in the camera, revealing the...

Faggots is a graphic and unflinching novel about one man's desperate search for love and connection in the gay community.At thirty-nine, Fred Lemish has transformed his body into a state of being he...

Two former Texas Rangers set out on a dusty trek from their ramshackle stock operation near the Mexican border to explore the newly opened territory. With a lot of work and not much success, they're...

Inferno by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle A science fiction writer's life takes a dramatic turn when he finds himself at the gates of hell. After being thrown from his luxury apartment, Allen...

This guide helps you plan and wire your model railroad layout, whether you're using traditional DC cab control or the latest DCC system. With the increasing popularity of DCC, this book clarifies its...

The Toyota Celica Front Wheel Drive, 1986-1999 is a comprehensive repair manual for owners and mechanics. Covering all front-wheel drive models from 1986 to 1999, this manual provides detailed...

Larry by Adam Millard In 1975, Larry 'Pigface' Travers embarked on a killing spree that would become the stuff of legend. However, after being outwitted by a young woman in 1978, his life took a...

Larry Livermore's life is a testament to the power of perseverance and determination. In this memoir, he recounts his experiences attending pivotal events in music history, including the original...

Larry's Party by Carol Shields presents an ironic odyssey through the life of modern man. A complex exploration of relationships and identity, this novel delves into the mundane and the...

The solitary discipline of a single life, dedicated to the present moment, is a powerful force. In Vagabond 37, Takehiko Inoue explores the intersection of two seemingly incompatible ways of living,...

Follow Larry's adventures as he hides in plain sight around Ireland. From the Cliffs of Moher to Dublin's St Patrick's Day Parade, can you find him among the crowds? This fun and interactive guide...

Follow Larry the Leprechaun as he hides in plain sight around Ireland. From the bustling streets of Belfast to the rugged coastline of Donegal, this mischievous leprechaun is challenging you to find...

Larry Gets Lost in San Francisco follows the adventures of a curious dog as he explores the city's landmarks and cultural attractions. After getting separated from his owners, Larry travels to famous...

Larry McMurtry: A Life by Tracy Daugherty is a comprehensive biography that explores the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist and screenwriter Larry McMurtry. Spanning over...

Larry Ellison, the enigmatic founder of Oracle, has built a Silicon Valley empire from humble beginnings. With just $1,200, he launched the company in 1977, which would eventually become a...

Larry Grayson was a beloved figure in British entertainment, admired for his unique blend of humor and likability. This biography offers an extensive and meticulously researched account of his life,...

The Missing Postman: What Really Happened to Larry Griffin? In 1929, postman Larry Griffin vanished during his rounds in Stradbally on Christmas Day. An abandoned bicycle was the only clue left...

Sandbox Memories of Larry Everett Parks is a personal and introspective collection of memories from the author's life. The book explores both the positive and negative influences that have shaped his...

Larry's big adventure takes him on a thrilling journey through the five boroughs of New York City. With his family by his side, he explores iconic landmarks like Times Square, Wall Street, and Radio...

Born a Soldier: The Times and Life of Larry A. Thorne is a remarkable account of one man's experiences in the mid-20th century conflicts. Born Lauri Törni, Larry Thorne fought in Finland's battles...

Larry Brown's writing is marked by honesty and raw emotion, making his stories feel deeply personal. This collection brings together his previous works with those never before gathered, offering a...

American photographer Larry Fink (b.1941) is celebrated for his expressive and energetic portrayal of the human body. This monograph reviews his 40-year career, spanning four decades of artistic...

American photographers Larry Sultan and Mike Mandel's 1977 book of photographs, Evidence, returns to print in a new edition that closely resembles the original. The book is a carefully curated...

Wish It Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics is a nostalgic and entertaining retelling of the 1980s Boston Celtics' glory years, featuring the sublime play of NBA legend Larry Bird. Dan...

In the fall of 1974, Larry Bird's basketball career was on the brink of collapse. With his future uncertain, he returned to his hometown of French Lick, Indiana, and took a job hauling trash...

Larry Ellison: A Portrait of Ambition and Risk. Oracle's CEO is a figure of great controversy and influence in the software industry. His company, Oracle, is one of the world's most valuable and...

Urges chronicles the case of Larry DeWayne Hall, a serial killer who confessed to killing four women and young girls in 1994. Despite his confession, Hall has never been convicted of murder, with...

Lin and Larry Pardey's remarkable sailing career is told in As Long as It's Fun, a biography that delves into their often-controversial opinions, sometimes-tenuous marriage, and impressive list of...

Larry Bond's Red Dragon Rising: Shadows of War by Larry Bond and Jim DeFelice is set in a world where rapid climate change has led to mass riots in China. A new Communist premier seeks to relieve...

David Niven's autobiography is a witty and engaging account of his life, from his school days to his experiences in Hollywood. With a keen eye for storytelling, Niven shares humorous anecdotes about...

A vast, circular structure in the universe has been discovered by an alien species, prompting a team of explorers to investigate. The Ringworld, a massive ribbon of matter with a sun at its centre,...

David Niven's Bring on the Empty Horses is a riotous look at the golden age of Hollywood, offering a unique perspective on the glamour and glory of 1950s Tinseltown. With his eye for an anecdote and...

Scotty Griffin, a professional "Close Protection" specialist, is offered a unique opportunity to shepherd the teenaged heir to the Republic of Kikaya on a vacation to the Moon. The mission involves...

Tiger's world has been turned upside down by the loss of her mother. Now, she must learn to navigate the darkness that has followed her into the light. This powerful and poignant novel explores the...

Calligraphy Typewriters: The Selected Poems of Larry Eigner is a comprehensive collection of the poet's most significant works. Spanning over 70 years, these poems showcase Eigner's unique style and...

Discover the story behind Google's founders and how their unique partnership drives the company's success.The Google Guys delves into the minds of Larry Page and Sergey Brin, exploring what fuels...

Pride of the Hearts: The Untold Story of the Men and Women who Made the Great War Heroes of Heart of MidlothianThis book tells the story of the 16 Hearts players who signed up for McCrae's Battalion,...

The 1992 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Team is one of the most iconic groups of athletes in sports history. Sports journalist Jack McCallum, who covered the team for Sports Illustrated, delivers an...

The Billionaire and the Mechanic: How Larry Ellison and a Car Mechanic Teamed up to Win Sailing's Greatest Race, the Americas Cup, Twice In a remarkable tale of unlikely partnership, a billionaire...

Ada Blackjack: A True Story of Survival in the ArcticSurvival in the Arctic is a remarkable true story of a young Inuit woman who defied the odds to emerge as the sole survivor of a disastrous polar...

A heart-wrenching novel about an unusual childhood, set against the vibrant backdrop of 1970s New York. Saskia's life is turned upside down when her father dies and her older siblings join a cult. As...

Oracle's America's Cup team was down 1-8, with New Zealand needing just one more win to claim victory. But Oracle refused to give up, mounting a desperate campaign that would be remembered as the...

The Magic Goes Away Collection brings together three volumes of fantasy fiction that have captivated readers for decades. First published in 1967, Larry Niven's "Magic Goes Away" universe was born...

The Lost Beatles Photographs: The Bob Bonis Archive, 1964-1966 by Larry Marion A treasure trove of previously unseen photographs, The Lost Beatles Photographs offers a unique glimpse into the lives...

Two men, both born and raised in Mississippi, both fighting in Vietnam, both gravely wounded. Twenty-two years later, they lie in adjacent beds in a VA hospital. As they talk, memories, passions, and...

Larry Brown's memoir, On Fire, offers a candid look at the life of a firefighter and the choices that drove him to pursue writing full-time. The book chronicles Brown's 17 years on the job, from the...

Trading the financial markets can be extremely challenging, but with the right approach, traders can achieve success. Authors Larry Pesavento and Leslie Jouflas, both experienced traders and...

Table Tennis Tales & Techniques by Larry Hodges is a comprehensive guide to the sport, packed with in-depth instruction and insightful writings. The book covers a range of topics, including serving,...

Get the conversation flowing with the secrets of good communication. America's best-known master of conversation shares his expertise to help you navigate any social situation with confidence.From...

The second book in the Lonesome Dove quartet, Comanche Moon, follows the bitter struggle of ranchers Gus and Call as they defend the West frontier against the Comanches. Set against the vast and...

Three Books of Known Space by Larry Niven is a science fiction collection that explores humankind's expansion and colonization throughout the galaxy. Set against the backdrop of the 20th to 31st...

The Intent to Live: Achieving Your True Potential as an ActorGreat actors don't seem to be acting, they seem to be actually living, according to Larry Moss. In this book, Moss shares his techniques...

Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War by Xenophon is a timeless account of one of history's most revered leaders. Written over two millennia ago, this book offers a unique insight into the...

When the Game Was Ours is a candid and intimate portrait of two basketball legends, their rivalry and friendship, and the era of the NBA in the 1980s.The book delves into the inner workings of Larry...

The Faggots & Their Friends Between Revolutions by Larry Mitchell is a powerful queer utopian text that has been cherished by many for over four decades. Part-fable, part-manifesto, the book offers a...

Larry Clark's groundbreaking book Tulsa is a powerful and haunting portrayal of a youth culture torn apart by self-destruction. First published in 1971, the book's raw and unflinching images of sex,...

Texasville, a novel by Larry McMurtry, is a story that explores the heart of a Texas town and its people. Set in the post-oil-boom 1980s, the book delves into the lives of its characters, who are...

Dalton, North Dakota, September 1951. A long time has passed since the Blackledge family lost their son, and the wounds still linger. Margaret, George's wife, is determined to find and retrieve her...

High Triglycerides Diet A Beginner's 3-Week Step-by-Step Guide With Curated Recipes and a 7-Day Meal Plan by Larry Jamesonn High triglycerides are a common health concern in the US, with 25.1% of...

Pictures From Home is a poignant and deeply personal work by Larry Sultan, a narrative collage that explores the boundaries between documentary and staged photography. The book presents a decade-long...

The Last Picture Show is a poignant coming-of-age story set in a small Texas town struggling to preserve its last movie house. Adapted into an Oscar-winning film, this masterpiece explores the lives...

The world of food is full of delicious, lovingly crafted foods that embody the terrain, weather, and culture of their origins. However, it's also home to brazen impostors. In "Real Food / Fake Food",...

Thalia, a trilogy by Larry McMurtry, is a poignant portrayal of life in the American West after World War II. This collection of three novels, Horseman, Pass By, Leaving Cheyenne, and The Last...

Larry Holmes's unfiltered account of his boxing career is a raw and honest look at the highs and lows of his journey to the top. With the help of those who knew him, he shares his thoughts and...

Folly and Glory, the final volume of The Berrybender Narratives, is a sweeping epic that showcases Larry McMurtry's mastery of storytelling. Set against the backdrop of the American West, this novel...

Portishead Radio: A Voice on the Waves Portishead Radio was a pioneering maritime radio communications station that played a vital role in connecting ships at sea with the world. Originally based in...

Hardcover, 3rd edition, 1979. This book provides practical information to help you navigate the commodity market. Larry Williams shares his successful approach, which involves two systematic methods:...

Larry Niven's "Limits" is a thought-provoking science fiction novella that explores the human tendency to set boundaries and push beyond them.In this unsettling vignette, two alien customers discuss...

Ringworld: an artificial world with three million times Earth's surface area. Its creation is shrouded in mystery. In this sequel to Larry Niven's novel, Louis Wu and other characters return to...

Modern Bonsai Practice: 501 Principles of Good Bonsai Horticulture is a comprehensive guide to growing miniature trees. Written by Larry Morton, this book provides practical and useful information on...

Glorious continues the hard science fiction Bowl of Heaven series from multi-award-winning authors Gregory Benford and Larry Niven. This novel explores a brave, new world filled with bizarre life...

The Art of Stephen Hickman is a lavish, full-colour hardcover art book showcasing the artwork of renowned illustrator Stephen F. Hickman.Featuring over 200 images, this collection provides a visual...

The Bright Places In a world where life can be overwhelming, two teenagers find solace in each other's company. Theodore Finch, fascinated by the mysteries of death, and Violet Markey, struggling to...

Gary's life is far from perfect. He longs for a family of his own and a lower golf handicap, but these aspirations seem increasingly unlikely. Meanwhile, his wife Pauline is feeling trapped in their...

The Moogem Tree: A Sol-Larrian Adventure By Robert C. Kew In the country of Pogglinburg, the Feast of the Day of New Hope had just begun, but celebrations were short-lived as tragedy struck. The...

The Gripping Hand by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven is a science fiction novel that explores the complex relationship between humanity and an alien species known as the Moties. Twenty-five years...

The Best Alternate History Stories of the 20th CenturyExplore fascinating alternate histories that challenge your views of the past, present, and future. This collection brings together fourteen...

Billions For The Bankers-Debts For The People by John Larry FlinchpaughThis book provides a critical examination of the international bankers and the privately owned Federal Reserve System, which has...

The Mote in God's Eye by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle is a science fiction novel that explores the first contact between humans and an alien species known as the Moties. In AD 3017, the discovery...

Galaxy's Edge Magazine Issue 10, September 2014 A bi-monthly magazine from Arc Manor, featuring a mix of new and old stories, novel serialization, columns by Barry Malzberg and Gregory Benford, and...

New Model Island: A Radical Vision for the British Isles Alex Niven's provocative text challenges traditional notions of Englishness and national identity. In this thought-provoking work, Niven...

The North Will Rise Again In Search of the Future in Northern Heartlands by Alex Niven In this thought-provoking analysis, Alex Niven explores the complex issues facing the North of England, from the...

This epic novel tells the story of a cattle drive from Texas to Montana in the nineteenth century, following the lives of two cowboys, Gus and Call, as they face the challenges of the open range...

Habitat for Humanity How to Build a House is a comprehensive guide for those looking to build their own home. First published in 2002, this revised edition has been updated to include the latest...

The Alamo Scouts: Behind Enemy Lines in World War II In the midst of World War II, a small group of elite soldiers were tasked with gathering crucial intelligence on Japanese-held islands in the...

This book presents a unique collection of over 300 superb objects of historic silver and turquoise jewelry from the Navajo and Pueblo Indians. The jewelry is showcased in 253 close-up photographs,...

Rebuilding a modern Hemi engine requires a professional approach. This comprehensive guide provides thorough instructions for each crucial step of the rebuilding process, ensuring you can restore...

Relax and unwind with this Large Print Dot-to-Dot Vintage Classic Cars book, perfect for a calming activity. Each page features a beautiful vintage car, printed on its own 8.5 x 11 inch page,...

Get the best coverage for your Honda Civic and CR-V, Acura Integra, or Honda Civic with this comprehensive repair manual. Haynes Manuals offers the most reliable and detailed guides for cars, trucks,...

The Porsche 944, 1983-1989 is a comprehensive repair manual that provides detailed instructions and photographs for diagnosing and repairing this popular sports car model.Written by John Haynes, a...

Improve your company's quality with this straightforward guide to quality control. Whether you're leading a quality control initiative or working within a quality team, this book provides expert...

Set against the unforgiving landscape of 19th-century Texas, Dead Man's Walk is the first book in the Lonesome Dove tetralogy, a sweeping epic that explores the harsh realities of the American West...

Want to take your dog's training to the next level? This step-by-step guide reveals over 100 amazing tricks and stunts, from simple commands to show-stopping stunts. Perfect for fun, effective...

The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry is a humorous and accessible guide to understanding the basics of chemistry. Using simple, clear, and funny illustrations, it explains complex concepts such as atomic...

Set against the stark realities of the American West, Leaving Cheyenne is a mesmerizing tale of love and jealousy. The novel's themes are timeless, as a complex love triangle unfolds between three...

Born of the Sun: A Collection of Science Fiction Stories Explore the wonders of our solar system through the lens of science fiction. This collection takes you on a journey from the harsh extremes of...

The Lisbon Lions: A New Perspective Derek Niven's book tells the story of the 1967 team that won the European Cup, but it's not just about the famous match. Instead, he explores the lives of the men...