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Kitten clone: inside Alcatel-Lucent
Par Douglas Coupland. 2014
Coupland takes readers on a web surfing-inspired ride through Alcatel-Lucent, one of the largest global telecommunications companies in the world.…
He reports from inside Alcatel’s faceless corporate offices and wire-laden science labs, writing in his inimitably playful and insightful way about the wider cultural implications of the Internet and the affect Alcatel’s information technology has on each of our lives and the way we live. 2014.Kiss of the spider woman (Arena Bks.)
Par Manuel Puig, Thomas Colchie. 1984
Compiled together for the first time, here are three plays by Argentine novelist and playwright Manuel Puig, who died in…
1990. The centrepiece of the volume is Puig's "Kiss of the Spider Woman", made into an acclaimed film starring William Hurt. Also included are the compelling works "Under a mantle of stars" and "Mystery of the rose bouquet". 1984. Uniform title: Beso de la mujer araña.King Lear (SmartPass)
Par William Shakespeare, Mike Reeves, Phil Viner, Jools Viner. 2007
Lear, the King of Britain, has three daughters. Wishing to ease himself of the burden of rule, he determines to…
divide his kingdom between them, giving the largest share to she who can say she loves him the best. Contains the complete play with analysis, commentary, additional review, and study content. For senior high readers. 2007.Julius Caesar (SmartPass)
Par William Shakespeare, Simon Potter, Phil Viner, Jools Viner, David Cottis. 2009
Jumpers
Par Tom Stoppard. 1986
Juno and the paycock: In "Three plays" (Pan classics)
Par Sean O'Casey. 1980
Set in the tenements in Ireland during the "Troubles", this play mingles the vulgar, comic and the tragic; its entertaining…
braggarts and parasites are contrasted with the women who suffer and endure. 1980.Julius Caesar (New Penguin Shakespeare Ser.)
Par William Shakespeare, Norman Sanders. 1967
Loved by the Roman crowd but more and more feared by the Senators, Caesar increasingly shows signs of his desire…
to abolish the Republic and crown himself emperor. A conspiracy is hatched, led by Cassius and Brutus, who murder Caesar on the steps of the Capitol. Mourning over his dead friend's body, Mark Antony gives one of the most famous rhetorical speeches in literature, asking "Friends, Romans, Countrymen" to lament Caesar's death, privately vowing to "let slip the dogs of war" against those who have shed Caesar's blood. 1967, c1599.Internet for seniors in easy steps: for the over 50s (In Easy Steps Ser.)
Par Michael Price, Sue Price. 2008
The Internet is not just for students and business, it is there for everyone. "Internet for Seniors in easy steps",…
with its clear presentation, will help you enjoy it to the fullest. 2008.Computing for seniors in easy steps: for the over 50s (In Easy Steps Ser.)
Par Sue Price. 2008
Indian Arm
Par Henrik Ibsen, Hiro Kanagawa. 2016
Rita and Alfred Allmers live in an isolated family cabin on native leasehold land overlooking Indian Arm, a still untamed…
glacial fjord just north of Vancouver, BC. With Alfred now struggling with his latest work, Rita has been tasked with caring for their adopted son Wolfie, a sensitive First Nations teen who has been designated as 'special needs' for much of his life. Rita's resentments and frustrations are further embittered by her younger half-sister, Asta, a constant reminder of the innocence, idealism and sexual allure Rita once had and yearns for again. Winner of the 2017 Governor General’s Award for Drama. 2016.iPod, therefore I am: thinking inside the white box
Par Dylan Jones. 2005
Jones tells the story of his entrée into the cult of the iPod, describing his lifelong addiction to all genres…
of music. He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the genesis of the iPod, from its original conception by Apple's Steve Jobs to the landmark design of Jonathan Ive. Behind it all, we get an insight into the way the iPod has radically transformed the way we approach music, listen to music, and possess music. Some descriptions of sex and violence, some strong language. 2005.It's never too late to love a computer: a friendly first guide
Par Abby Stokes. 2000
Advises novice computer users on the basics. Covers the parts of a computer (software and hardware), purchasing tips, choosing between…
the Apple Macintosh and IBM-compatible personal computers (PCs), and experimenting with using e-mail and word processing. Provides a glossary and lists recommended web sites and other resources. 2000.The right to remain silent is one of the most easily recognized and oft-quoted constitutional rights in American culture, yet…
there is widespread misunderstanding about the right and the protections promised under the Fifth Amendment. Dershowitz reveals precisely why our Fifth Amendment rights matter and how they are being reshaped, limited, and in some cases revoked in the wake of 9/11. 2008.IPad for seniors for dummies (For dummies)
Par Nancy Muir. 2012
Get the most out of the newest iPad and iOS 6 software with this fun and practical guide. Written in…
the friendly 'For Dummies' style, this helpful guide thoroughly explains iPad basics and then some. Discover easy-to-follow tips and advice on the latest iOS 6 features and popular favorites, such as the Siri virtual personal assistant, FaceTime, Facebook integration, Safari, photo and video editing, e-books, and more. 2012.iPhone 5 For Seniors For Dummies (--For dummies)
Par Nancy C Muir. 2012
Although it seems like everyone has an iPhone these days, it's not a given that you'll instantly know how to…
use one. This book clearly shows you how to use your iPhone, even if it's your first-ever smartphone. Make calls, send e-mail, read e-books, and discover the wonderful world of apps. 2012.Doubt: a parable
Par John Patrick Shanley. 2005
The Bronx, 1964. Sister Aloysius, stern principal of St. Nicholas Catholic School, is convinced that school chaplain Father Flynn is…
a pedophile, and that instead of mentoring the school's only black student, he has seduced him. Through meetings with Flynn, young teacher Sister James, and the student's mother, she gathers her evidence and plans a course of action. No one is totally right or truthful, keeping everyone in a state of doubt. Pulitzer Prize winner. 2005.Fuzzy logic: dispatches from the information revolution
Par Matthew Friedman. 1997
What is the information revolution and how is it affecting our lives? "Fuzzy logic" discusses how the Internet and related…
technologies have infiltrated our daily lives, how it is changing established social patterns, and how it is eroding older technologies at a hugely accelerated rate. 1997.Everyday law: a survival guide for Canadians
Par Jack Batten, Marjorie Harris. 1987
Easy-to-follow handbook that outlines the common legal problems which every Canadian faces. Discusses such subjects as choosing a lawyer, preparing…
a will, getting married, going to court, and buying a house. c1987.Experience on demand: what virtual reality is, how it works, and what it can do
Par Jeremy Bailenson. 2018
Cyberspies: the secret history of surveillance, hacking, and digital espionage
Par Gordon Corera. 2016
Reveals the history of espionage and its use of and dependency on technology, beginning with the Second World War and…
continuing through the Cold War and into the present Internet age where hackers and surveillance are commonplace. 2016.