Immortal Iron Fist, Vol. 2: The Seven Capital Cities of Heaven (v. 2)

Ed Brubaker (Author), Matt Fraction (Author), David Aja (Illustrator), Howard Chaykin (Illustrator), Dan Brereton (Illustrator), Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic (Illustrator)

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Once a generation, the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven align on a plane far beyond the ken of mortal men. It is here that these cities send their Immortal Warriors to compete against one another in a combat tournament to end all tournaments, and it is here that Daniel Rand was spirited to in his darkest hour. Generations of mystical war traditions await their chance to prove they have the greatest kung-fu - to the Immortal Iron Fist!

Small Pieces Loosely Joined: A Unified Theory Of The Web [Paperback]

David Weinberger (Author)

$11.99 

In this insightful social commentary, David Weinberger goes beyond misdirected hype to reveal what is truly revolutionary about the Web. Just as Marshall McLuhan forever altered our view of broadcast media, Weinberger shows that the Web is transforming not only social institutions but also bedrock concepts of our world such as space, time, self, knowledge-even reality itself. 

The Authority Vol. 1: Relentless [Paperback]

Warren Ellis (Author)

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Are we ready for yet another take on superhero morality?Let’s hope so, because The Authority: Relentless retools old ideas for a new century. Warren Ellis has his heroes think globally as they kick butt locally, stopping or slowing down to consider how they can use their powers to “make the world a better place.”How he can pull this off in our oh-so-ironic age is an artistic mystery, but the results are clear: superheroes with believable personalities and community spirit.

Learning Python, Second Edition [Paperback]

Mark Lutz (Author), David Ascher (Author)

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Portable, powerful, and a breeze to use, Python is the popular open source object-oriented programming language used for both standalone programs and scripting applications. Python is considered easy to learn, but there’s no quicker way to mastery of the language than learning from an expert teacher. This edition of Learning Python puts you in the hands of two expert teachers, Mark Lutz and David Ascher, whose friendly, well-structured prose has guided many a programmer to proficiency with the language.

Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software [Hardcover]

Erich Gamma (Author), Richard Helm (Author), Ralph Johnson (Author), John Vlissides (Author)

$38.29 

Capturing a wealth of experience about the design of object-oriented software, four top-notch designers present a catalog of simple and succinct solutions to commonly occurring design problems. Previously undocumented, these 23 patterns allow designers to create more flexible, elegant, and ultimately reusable designs without having to rediscover the design solutions themselves.

Vi iMproved (VIM) [Paperback]

Steve Oualline (Author)

$32.96 

All of the books published to date focus on vi alone not the expanded vim shipping with every major Linux distribution. In true New Riders’ form, the vim reference will be a definitive, concise reference for the professional Linux user and developer. This tutorial takes a task oriented approach allowing you to learn only the commands that make your job easier.

Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things [Paperback]

Cy Tymony (Author)

$6.92 

Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things is a valuable resource for transforming ordinary objects into the extraordinary. With over 80 solutions and bonus applications at your disposal, you will be ready for almost any situation.

Thunderbolts By Warren Ellis & Mike Deodato Ultimate Collection [Paperback]

Warren Ellis (Author), Mike Deodato (Illustrator)

$28.90 

The Thunderbolts, a band of reformed villains trying to do good, have always sought justice from America. Their earnest attempts to regain the faith of the people have only made them slow progress toward that goal, and r has always been an elusive prize. But now, in the aftermath of CIVIL WAR, the tables have turned: It’s time for the Thunderbolts to inflict a little justice on America. At a time when the country has lost faith in its heroes, it is ready to put its faith in monsters. Now is the time for the Thunderbolts! Warren Ellis and Mike Deodato’s modern masterpiece challenges readers with a thought-provoking story that offers a steady stream of explosive action!

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life (Penguin Psychology) [Paperback]

Erving Goffman (Author)

$15.00 

In what the General Practitioner called ‘this intelligent searching work’, the author of “Stigma” and “Asylums” presents an analysis of the structures of social encounters from the perspective of the dramatic performance. He shows us exactly how people use such ‘fixed props’ as houses, clothes, and job situations; how they combine in teams resembling secret societies; and, how they adopt discrepant roles and communicate out of character.