The novel All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren is set in the American South during the 1930s. The story centers on the rise and fall of politician Willie Stark, who is loosely based on Huey Long. The novel explores themes of political corruption and power. “All the King’s Men” by Robert Penn Warren…
Raph Koster’s book, A Theory of Fun for Game Design, is a great read for anyone interested in game design. In it, Koster explores what makes games fun and how to design games that are both enjoyable and challenging. He also looks at the role of learning in games, and how to create systems that…
When it comes to better understanding advanced nutrition and human metabolism, there is no one more qualified to speak on the subject than Jack Smith and Sareen Gropper. In their book, Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, the duo provides a comprehensive overview of the topic, covering everything from energy balance to macronutrients and micronutrients. If…
All Quiet on the Western Front is a novel by Erich Maria Remarque, published in 1929. The novel is set during World War I and follows the German soldiers as they experience the horrors of war. All Quiet on the Western Front was one of the first novels to realistically portray the events of war,…
Advanced Mechanics of Materials And Applied Elasticity by Ansel Ugural, Saul Fenster covers the advanced topics in the mechanics of materials and elasticity. It is an excellent reference for both practicing engineers and engineering students. The book starts with a review of basic concepts in stress and strain analysis. Next, it discusses various methods for…
John Legend’s “All of Me” is a beautiful piano ballad that has become a popular choice for weddings and other special occasions. The song was co-written by John Stephens (better known by his stage name, John Legend) and Toby Gad. Justin Fredericks is credited with contributing additional writing. The song was released in 2013 as…
Advanced Mechanics of Materials And Applied Elasticity 5Th Edition by Ansel C. Ugural, Saul K. Fenster is a comprehensive and well-organized text that covers all the major topics in the field of mechanics of materials and applied elasticity. The book begins with a review of basic concepts in mechanics of materials, including stress, strain, deformation,…
When Mercy Tyler agreed to marry John Jordan, she had no idea what she was getting herself into. She was a young woman in love and he was a dashing widower with two small children. It seemed like the perfect match. But soon after they were married, Mercy began to realize that John was not…
All My Sons is a play by Arthur Miller that was first performed in 1947. The play tells the story of Joe Keller, a successful businessman, and his family. Joe is accused of selling defective airplane parts to the government, which leads to the death of 21 pilots. His son, Chris, is in love with…
A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards is a story about three men who ruled over different parts of the world during different time periods. The first king was named Solomon and he ruled over Israel during the 10th century BC. The second king was named Nebuchadnezzar and he ruled over Babylon during the…