David Owen

Things are about to get seriously spooky for Alex Neptune in his fourth action-packed adventure - perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!When a creepy fog rolls into Haven Bay, Alex, Zoey and Anil are ambushed by terrifying crab-riding zombies, controlled by the evil spirit of Brineblood the pirate.The only weapon that can stop Brineblood's zombie army is a powerful trident - but it's been broken into three pieces. Alex, Zoey and Anil must enter three deadly worlds that have been magically trapped in bottles to retrieve the hidden pieces, all before the zombies can catch them. But with some penguins, an octopus and a frozen dragon on their side, how can they go wrong?

Edición revisada y ampliada.Un libro revelador sobre el influjo de las enfermedades en las decisiones de los grandes líderes, desde la Primera Guerra Mundial hasta nuestros días: Hitler, Roosevelt, Kennedy, Bush, Blair, Mitterand o Trump, entre otros. En el poder y en la enfermedad trata de la interrelacion entre la politica y la medicina; aborda la repercusion de las enfermedades y las terapias tanto fisicas como mentales en la toma de decisiones de los jefes de Estado y de Gobierno hasta el extremo de causar una suerte de locura, en terminos de insensatez, estupidez o irreflexion. Naturalmente, la enfermedad en personalidades publicas suscita importantes cuestiones sobre los peligros que conlleva mantener en secreto la dolencia, o la dificultad para destituir a los dirigentes enfermos.Como medico, David Owen tuvo ocasion de ver las tensiones de la vida politica y sus consecuencias, que pueden llegar hasta el alcoholismo y la drogadiccion; ya como politico, se intereso especialmente en los casos de gobernantes que no padecen dolencias mentales pero que desarrollaron lo que el ha denominado sindrome de hybris o embriaguez del poder: persistencia en el error e incapacidad para cambiar de rumbo. Fascinado desde siempre por este tema, que ha analizado en diversas publicaciones con reconocida autoridad, Owen revisa en este libro los casos desde la perspectiva del trastorno concreto y diagnosticable, y estudia las enfermedades padecidas por jefes de Estado y de Gobierno como John F. Kennedy, el sah de Persia o François Mitterrand, entre otros, ademas de un analisis certero de la figura de Donald Trump. Este ensayo no es solo un ramillete de jugosas anecdotas, escritas por alguien que estuvo y sigue estando muy proximo a estos convalecientes del poder, sino una pertinente reflexion sobre los mecanismos de control democratico que se pueden ejercer sobre un dominio ejecutivo desbocado.Eduardo G. Calleja, ABC CulturalPor debajo de las algidas peripecias politicas, de las manipulaciones, las mentiras y los secretos, lo que emerge de la lectura de este libro es un fresco asombroso de la titanica lucha del ser humano contra el dolor y la enfermedad, contra este cuerpo nuestro que nos humilla y nos mata. Es un recuento de batallas inevitablemente perdidas, pero, aun asi, de alguna manera alentadoras. Rosa Montero, Babelia

Duncan ha quindici anni e vive nella tranquilla cittadina di Westleigh. Soffre di depressione, ma non riesce a confessarlo ai suoi amici; teme che questo finira per allontanarli piu di quanto lavvicinarsi delleta adulta non stia gia facendo. Tutto cambia quando conosce Owen. Anche lui nasconde un doloroso segreto: da quando suo padre e morto, strani uccelli scheletrici lo seguono e lo osservano. Duncan e Owen capiscono subito di aver trovato luno nellaltro qualcuno di cui fidarsi, ma non tutto va per il verso giusto. Duncan deve affrontare le rivalita tra i suoi vecchi amici, mentre Owen si ritrova catapultato in un mondo ultraterreno dove gli viene affidata una pericolosa missione.Come se non bastasse, il talent show organizzato dalla scuola si avvicina, e la sorella di Duncan si ritrova dun tratto sprovvista di compagni con cui esibirsi. Che sia nella nuova amicizia tra Duncan e Owen la soluzione per salvare lo spettacolo?Il mare del settimo giorno e una storia sul potere della perdita e sulla forza dei legami, in cui due giovani uomini imparano a condividere le proprie storie per scoprire chi sono e chi potrebbero diventare un giorno.

Gracias a los progresos de la ciencia forense no basta con un cuchillo, un par de guantes y una excusa para salir impune de un asesinato. El libro de los forenses muestra los métodos que han permitido resolver los 50 casos criminales mas famosos de la historia y llevar a los tribunales a varios de los delincuentes mas peligrosos del mundo. Asimismo, se incluyen los ultimos avances tecnologicos, entre ellos la ciencia del ADN, el analisis de indicios, huellas dactilares o cabellos y la odontologia forense. Conseguir que un delito llegue desde la escena de los hechos a los tribunales requiere la intervencion de varias especialidades de la ciencia forense. Los criminalistas examinan las estadisticas, las salpicaduras, las huellas dactilares y la distribucion de objetos; la quimica forense se encarga del fuego, los explosivos, el cristal y los analisis de pintura y de tierra; la toxicologia estudia los venenos y el consumo de drogas; la serologia es la ciencia de los fluidos corporales, que incluyen la sangre, la saliva y el semen; el equipo de documentacion se ocupa de las falsificaciones y los fraudes, y la unidad informatica investiga la pirateria informatica y los delitos detectables con medios electronicos. Este libro cuenta al lector como trabaja cada equipo a traves de cincuenta estudios de crimenes cuidadosamente seleccionados, en los que se describen los metodos cientificos utilizados en el campo de la investigacion criminal en todo el mundo

En el poder y en la enfermedad trata de la interrelación entre la política y la medicina. El autor se declara fascinado por ella y la ha analizado en ambos campos. La enfermedad en personajes públicos suscita importantes cuestiones: su influencia sobre la toma de decisiones, los peligros de mantener en secreto la dolencia o la dificultad para destituir a los dirigentes enfermos. Como médico, el autor tuvo la ocasión de ver las tensiones de la vida política y sus consecuencias; como político, se fijó en los dirigentes que no padecen dolencias mentales pero desarrollan el "sindrome de hybris" o embriaguez del poder: persistencia en el terror e incapacidad para cambiar. Este libro estudia las enfermedades padecidas por Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno como J.F. Kennedy, el Sha de Persia o Mitterand, entre otros.

Esta obra es un fascinante viaje por el cuerpo, por esa cosa tan íntima que es la salud, un asunto sin duda privado que, sin embargo, cuando atañe a los dirigentes de un país, puede acabar teniendo graves consecuencias publicas. Esa es la primera cuestion que intenta dilucidar el autor: hasta que punto determinadas dolencias pudieron inhabilitar al politico en momentos graves.

I loved it! A rich and exciting story." LD Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency "A wonderfully pacy adventure full of imagination and jeopardy." Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird "Hilarious - full of humour, friendship, and mythical adventure." Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress trilogy Meet Alex Neptune, the boy with the power of the ocean in his hands - a brand-new hero for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm! For as long as Alex Neptune can remember, the ocean has been trying to kill him. So he's not too happy when a bunch of sea creatures drag him to the abandoned aquarium on the hill, where an imprisoned water dragon needs his help. But how can he say no to a magical myth? Recruiting his tech-genius best friend Zoey, legend-lover Anil, a sharp-shooting octopus, four acrobatic otters and a thieving seagull, Alex plots a heist to break the dragon out. And suddenly discovers the power of the ocean at his fingertips...

One cover. 360 different colours. Which one will you get?A powerful and disturbing new take on an original classic Tim Bowler, author of Carnegie Medal-winner River BoyI loved this book . . . Pacy, gripping, intriguing [and] poignant Alice Oseman, author of Solitaire and Radio SilenceYoung people on the Midwich Estate dont have much hope for their futures. Keisha has lived there her whole life, and has been working hard to escape it; others have just accepted their lot.But change is coming . . .One night, everyone inside Midwich Tower falls mysteriously unconscious in one inexplicable Nightout. No one can explain what happened during those lost hours, but soon afterwards Keisha and three other girls find theyre pregnant - and the babies are growing at an alarming rate.As the news spreads around the tower, its residents turns against them and the situation spirals toward violence. Keishas life unravels as she realises that the pregnancy may not have just ruined her hopes for the future: she might be mother to the end of the world.The Fallen Children is a story of violation, of judgment and of young people who must fight to defy what is expected of them.The Fallen Children has one cover design but 360 different colourways. Each one is numbered from 1 to 360 on the spine. The colour you receive will be completely random.THE FALLEN CHILDREN is ATTACK THE BLOCK meets VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED and feels like the London I know. Its very cool - Juno DawsonAn ingenious twist on a classic. Surprisingly tender and moving, completely convincing and gripping - Kiran Millwood HargraveRead THE FALLEN CHILDREN if youd like less middle-class kidlit, allegorical commentary on society and teens, and dead good books - Non Pratt

In a world of extreme makeovers, this book is a thoughtful, adventure-filled, witty look at what the space we live in says about us, the pleasures of home renovation projects great and small, and how home renovation can change our lives. Few things define us as powerfully as the place where we live. The size and location of a house may reveal basic facts about our financial or social status, but it is the personal touches -- a paint color or a homemade desk -- that reflect our aspirations, our tastes, our secret desires. In Sheetrock & Shellac, David Owen recounts his renovation and home construction projects in small-town Connecticut -- from catching the home improvement bug while watching workmen replacing a leaky roof to his first tentative foray into DIY (successfully building an enclosure for a bathroom radiator that had "turned into a sort of low-tech factory for converting splattered urine into odor and dust"). As his skill grows, so does his confidence: replacing a broken light switch turns into wiring an entire room, making bookcases is followed by building an office. Some of the more overly imaginative projects -- for instance, an ambition to install sinks and hot and cold faucets in all the rooms of the house -- never come to fruition but are amusingly recounted for other intrepid home designers. Owens two-hundred-year-old farmhouse provides numerous occasions for home improvement projects, and layers (literally) of fascination. Owen quickly learns the hard way when to tackle a project himself and when to turn for help. But soon hes so comfortable with the undertaking that he decides to take the big leap from renovation to building a completely new home from the ground up. In this case, Owen decides to build a weekend cabin a mere six miles away from his home. From a discourse on kitchen countertop materials to the complete history of concrete, to a near-disastrous mishap with a tree, a newly constructed roof, and an overzealous chainsaw, Owens journey through home designing and building proves both enthrallingly educating and hilariously detailed. New Yorker writer Owens engaging narrative, filled with a wealth of practical information, hands-on tips, and canny insights, explores the ways in which the human processes of construction and renovation leave all the parties transformed. More than a simple how-to, Sheetrock & Shellac is a why-to, a wellspring of savvy advice and encouragement for anyone who has ever contemplated changing their surroundings and changing their life.

Most parents do more harm than good when they try to teach their children about money. They make saving seem like a punishment, and force their children to view reckless spending as their only rational choice. To most kids, a savings account is just a black hole that swallows birthday checks. David Owen, a New Yorker staff writer and the father of two children, has devised a revolutionary new way to teach kids about money. In The First National Bank of Dad, he explains how he helped his own son and daughter become eager savers and rational spenders. He started by setting up a bank of his own at home and offering his young children an attractively high rate of return on any amount they chose to save. "If you hang on to some of your wealth instead of spending it immediately," he told them, "in a little while, youll be able to double or even triple your allowance." A few years later, he started his own stock market and money-market fund for them. Most children already have a pretty good idea of how money works, Owen believes; thats why they are seldom interested in punitive savings schemes mandated by their parents. The first step in making children financially responsible, he writes, is to take advantage of human nature rather than ignoring it or futilely trying to change it. "My children are often quite irresponsible with my money, and why shouldnt they be?" he writes. "But they are extremely careful with their own."The First National Bank of Dad also explains how to give children real experience with all kinds of investments, how to foster their charitable instincts, how to make them more helpful around the house, how to set their allowances, and how to help them acquire a sense of value that goes far beyond money. He also describes at length what he feels is the best investment any parent can make for a child -- an idea that will surprise most readers.

Jack Nicklaus once said of the incomparable Tiger Woods (echoing a comment made about Nicklaus by Bobby Jones), "He plays a game with which I am not familiar." David Owen, however, plays a game with which we are all very familiar: He plays in a weekly foursome, takes mulligans off the first tee, practices intermittently at best, marks his ball on the green with his lucky coin (until the luck wears out and another trinket is deemed to have better karma), wore a copper wristband because Seve Ballesteros for reasons beyond understanding said to, and struggles for consistency even though his swing is consistent -- and mediocre. He bets, he wins, he loses, he agonizes, he dreams.Hit & Hope is as pure a definition of the game of golf as anyone has ever devised. Through the essays in this book, acclaimed columnist and author Owen takes the mundane aspects of the game and our approach to it and stands them on their head, turns them inside out, and lays our follies bare for all the world to see (all the world except ourselves, of course). He does for American golfers what P. G. Wodehouse did for our English cousins, or Jacques Tati did for humanity at large: He finds humor and nobility in our essential silliness, as expressed in our pursuit of a little white ball over a vast (but not vast enough to contain our slices) greensward.Funny, candid, and thoughtful, Hit & Hope is an invaluable addition to any duffers bag and the truest commentary on how -- and why -- the rest of us play golf.

Earl Woods, the father of young Eldrick "Tiger" Woods, was widely ridiculed in 1996 when, in an article anointing his son as Sports Illustrateds Sportsman of the Year, he likened Tigers potential impact to that of a messiah. This unseemly proclamation appeared to embody all the worst elements of the dreaded sports-parent who seeks financial windfall and personal validation by pushing his child to excel on the diamond, the gridiron, the court, or the fairways. But in light of all we know now about Tiger Woods, David Owen asks in The Chosen One, who is to say that it wasnt Tigers transcendent greatness all along that induced his father to guide him, rather than the father pushing the son? Not since the dawn of competitive tournament golf has anyone distanced himself from the rest of the world the way Tiger has. He is the best there is at nearly every aspect of the game: the longest driver, the strongest iron player, the most creative around the greens, and so sharp a clutch putter that when he putts well the tournament is over, and when he putts badly he often wins anyway. He is a breakthrough athlete in a sport remarkably resistant to them; in every tournament, Tiger has to beat a hundred-plus competitors, any of whom can take away a title with a four-day hot streak. When Michael Jordan won all his back-to-back championships, each night he only had to beat one team. Tiger is also a breakthrough athlete as one of the first true multicultural icons. There are African-American, Asian, Native American, and Caucasian elements to his roots; he carries with him parts of so many ethnicities that he not only shatters stereotypes but renders the whole notion of racial classification irrelevant. It is ironic that such an athlete would emerge in golf, Americas most tradition-bound and racially insensitive sport. In The Chosen One, gifted essayist David Owen ponders the social, economic, and athletic implications of this amazing young man. We are only beginning to see all the ways that Tiger Woods might reshape the world. Owens thoughtful, incisive, elegant, and provocative work examines this phenomenon unlike any the fields of play have ever seen, in a book that will stand alongside John McPhees A Sense of Where You Are (about Princeton forward Bill Bradley) among the classic works of sports philosophy.

The first plain-paper office copier -- which was introduced in 1960 and has been called the most successful product ever marketed in America -- is unusual among major high-technology inventions in that its central process was conceived by a single person. David Owens fascinating narrative tells the story of the machine nobody thought we needed but now we cant live without.Chester Carlson grew up in unspeakable poverty, worked his way through junior college and the California Institute of Technology, and made his discovery in solitude in the depths of the Great Depression. He offered his big idea to two dozen major corporations -- among them IBM, RCA, and General Electric -- all of which turned him down. So persistent was this failure of capitalist vision that by the time the Xerox 914 was manufactured by an obscure photographic-supply company in Rochester, New York, Carlsons original patent had expired. Xerography was so unusual and nonintuitive that it conceivably could have been overlooked entirely. Scientists who visited the drafty warehouses where the first machines were built sometimes doubted that Carlsons invention was even theoretically feasible.Drawing on interviews, Xerox company archives, and the private papers of the Carlson family, David Owen has woven together a fascinating and instructive story about persistence, courage, and technological innovation -- a story that has never before been fully told.