Books written by David Robson

  • Smalltalk-80: The Language and Its Implementation

    Objects and messages. Expression syntax. Classes and instances. Subclasses. Metaclasses. Protocol for all objects. Linear measures. Numerical classes. Protocol for all collection classes. Hierarchy of the collection classes. Three examples...

  • Prince: Singer-Songwriter, Musician, and Record Producer

    Through it all, Prince has forged an extraordinary musical legacy and brought fans of all races together to enjoy his unique combination of rock, funk, and R&B. This new biography offers an in-depth look at a living legend and explores his ...

  • Heart of Steel: The Dan Lurie Story

    ... steel and you will do all that is humanly possible to move that load . If you can squat 400 pounds for reps , you can attempt any of life's challenges . Forbes Of course , winning America ' s Most Muscular Man title for ... Heart of Steel.

  • Chris Rock

    This book tells of the life and achievements of Chris Rock, known for his outrageous comedy as well as his work in the movies.

  • Cyclops

    From Ancient Greece to contemporary culture, the mythical Cyclops has long fascinated readers.

  • The Decade of the 2000s

    Surveys the political, social, and cultural trends of the first decade of the twenty-first century which included terrorist attacks, the first African American president, global financial collapse, and new inventions like the iPod and ...

  • Balloon Flying Handbook

    Written for student pilots who are learning to fly hot-air balloons, certified pilots wishing to add balloon ratings to their license, and commercial balloon pilots who are teaching students, this is the FAA's first textbook specifically ...

  • Beyond Bawa

    Geoffrey Bawa (1919-2003) was among the most influential architects in southeast Asia in the last decades of the 20th century, and the principal force behind what is today known globally...

  • Bawa: the Sri Lanka Gardens

    Geoffrey Bawa's architectural work is well documented, but less attention has been paid to his work on gardens. This book focuses on his two most famous gardens: Lunuganga, on his...

  • The Mummy

    ... Meet the Mummy (1955), 59 B-grade, 57–58, 60, 62 Bubba Ho-Tep (2002), 61 humorous, 59–60 Karloff and, 9, 11 King Tut's tomb and, 8 love theme in, 11, 14, 56 The Mummy (1911), 56 The Mummy (1932, Karloff), 11–12, 14–15, 16, 57 The Mummy ...

  • Steroids

    In recent years, the use of steroids tobuild aplayer's strength, endurance, and overall performance has called into question the careers and ethicsof countlessprofessional and amateurathletes. Through objective overviews, primary sources,...

  • The Intelligence Trap: Revolutionise your Thinking and Make Wiser Decisions

    Why do Nobel Prize winners spread fake news? We assume that smarter people are less prone to error. But greater education and expertise can often amplify our mistakes while rendering us blind to our biases. This is the 'intelligence trap'.