Most Popular Books by David Wong

From Jason Pargin, the New York Times bestselling author of the cult sensation John Dies at the End, comes another terrifying and hilarious tale of almost Armageddon at the hands of two hopeless heroes. Warning: You may have a huge, invisible spider living in your skull. THIS IS NOT A METAPHOR. You will dismiss this as ridiculous fear-mongering. Dismissing things as ridiculous fear-mongering is, in fact, the first symptom of parasitic spider infection--the creature stimulates skepticism, in order to prevent you from seeking a cure. That''s just as well, since the "cure" involves learning what a chainsaw tastes like. You can''t feel the spider, because it controls your nerve endings. You won''t even feel it when it breeds. And it will breed. Just stay calm, and remember that telling you about the spider situation is not the same as having caused it. I''m just the messenger. Even if I did sort of cause it. Either way, I won''t hold it against you if you''re upset. I know that''s just the spider talking. "Like an episode of AMC''s The Walking Dead written by Douglas Adams of The Hitchhiker''s Guide to the Galaxy...Imagine a mentally ill narrator describing the zombie apocalypse while drunk, and the end result is unlike any other book of the genre. Seriously, dude, touch it and read it." –Washington Post "Kevin Smith''s Clerks meets H.P. Lovecraft in this exceptional thriller... [Jason Pargin] is a fantastic author with a supernatural talent for humor. If you want a poignant, laugh-out-loud funny, disturbing, ridiculous, self-aware, socially relevant horror novel than This Book is Full of Spiders: Seriously Dude, Don''t Touch It is the one and only book for you." –SF Signal

David Wong has updated the Lovecraft tradition and infused it with humor that rather than lessening the horror, increases it dramatically. Every time I set the book down down, I was wary that something really was afoot, that there were creatures I couldn''t see, and that because I suspected this, I was next. Engaging, comic, and terrifying.-- Joe Garden, Features Editor, The Onion "Wong is like a mash-up of Douglass Adams and Stephen King... ''page-turner'' is an understatement." --Don Coscarelli, director, Phantasm I-V, Bubba Ho-tep "That rarest of things--a genuinely scary story."--David Wellington, author of Monster Island, Vampire Zero "JOHN DIES AT THE END has a cult following for a reason: it''s horrific, thought-provoking, and hilarious all at once. This is one of the most entertaining and addictive novels I''ve ever read."--Jacob Kier, Publisher, Permuted Press STOP. You should not have touched this flyer with your bare hands. NO, don''t put it down. It''s too late. They''re watching you. My name is David Wong. My best friend is John. Those names are fake. You might want to change yours. You may not want to know about the things you''ll read on these pages, about the sauce, about Korrok, about the invasion, and the future. But it''s too late. You touched the book. You''re in the game. You''re under the eye. The only defense is knowledge. You need to read this book, to the end. Even the part with the bratwurst. Why? You just have to trust me. The important thing is this: The drug is called Soy Sauce and it gives users a window into another dimension. John and I never had the chance to say no. You still do. I''m sorry to have involved you in this, I really am. But as you read about these terrible events and the very dark epoch the world is about to enter as a result, it is crucial you keep one thing in mind: None of this was my fault.

The Educated Mind offers a bold and revitalizing new vision for today''s uncertain educational system. Kieran Egan reconceives education, taking into account how we learn. He proposes the use of particular "intellectual tools"—such as language or literacy—that shape how we make sense of the world. These mediating tools generate successive kinds of understanding: somatic, mythic, romantic, philosophical, and ironic. Egan''s account concludes with practical proposals for how teaching and curriculum can be changed to reflect the way children learn. "A carefully argued and readable book. . . . Egan proposes a radical change of approach for the whole process of education. . . . There is much in this book to interest and excite those who discuss, research or deliver education."—Ann Fullick, New Scientist "A compelling vision for today''s uncertain educational system."—Library Journal "Almost anyone involved at any level or in any part of the education system will find this a fascinating book to read."—Dr. Richard Fox, British Journal of Educational Psychology "A fascinating and provocative study of cultural and linguistic history, and of how various kinds of understanding that can be distinguished in that history are recapitulated in the developing minds of children."—Jonty Driver, New York Times Book Review

THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER New York Times bestselling author David Wong''s Zoey Punches the Future in the Dick is the latest—and arguably greatest—sci-fi thriller in the Zoey Ashe Series. In the futuristic city of Tabula Ra$a, Zoey Ashe is like a fish so far out of water that it has achieved orbit. After inheriting a criminal empire, the twenty-three year-old finds herself under threat from all sides as a rogue''s gallery of larger-than-life enemies think they smell weakness. On the eve of the world''s most lavish and ridiculous Halloween celebration, a steamer trunk-sized box arrives at Zoey''s door and she is shocked to find that it contains a disemboweled corpse. She is even more shocked when that corpse, controlled by an unknown party, rises and goes on a rampage through the house. Speaking in an electronic voice, it publicly accuses Zoey of being its murderer. This is the kind of thing that almost never happened at her old job. The city was already a ticking time bomb of publicity-hungry vigilantes with superhuman enhancements and Zoey knows this turn of events is unlikely to improve the situation. Now, she and her team of high-tech tricksters have to solve this bizarre murder while simultaneously keeping Tabula Ra$a from descending into chaos. “Biting humor and blatant digs at modern society overlay a subtly brilliant and thoughtful plot” (Publishers Weekly) in John Dies at the End author David Wong’s first installment of the Zoey Ashe Series, Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits. Now, “one of today’s great satirists” (Nerdist) is back with Zoey Punches the Future in the Dick, the second installment in a “Technicolor tomorrowland.” (Kirkus Reviews)

It''s the story "They" don''t want you to read. Though, to be fair, "They" are probably right about this one. To quote the Bible, "Learning the truth can be like loosening a necktie, only to realize it was the only thing keeping your head attached." No, don''t put the book back on the shelf -- it is now your duty to purchase it to prevent others from reading it. Yes, it works with e-books, too, I don''t have time to explain how. While investigating a fairly straightforward case of a shape-shifting interdimensional child predator, Dave, John and Amy realized there might actually be something weird going on. Together, they navigate a diabolically convoluted maze of illusions, lies, and their own incompetence in an attempt to uncover a terrible truth they -- like you -- would be better off not knowing. Your first impulse will be to think that a story this gruesome -- and, to be frank, stupid -- cannot possibly be true. That is precisely the reaction "They" are hoping for. John Dies at the End''s "smart take on fear manages to tap into readers'' existential dread on one page, then have them laughing the next" (Publishers Weekly) and This Book is Full of Spiders was "unlike any other book of the genre" (Washington Post). Now, New York Times bestselling author David Wong is back with What the Hell Did I Just Read, the third installment of this black-humored thriller series.

New York Times bestselling author Jason Pargin takes readers to a whole new level with his darkly comic sci-fi thriller, Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits. An Alex Award Winner Nightmarish villains with superhuman enhancements. An all-seeing social network that tracks your every move. Mysterious, smooth-talking power players who lurk behind the scenes. A young woman from the trailer park. And her very smelly cat. Together, they will decide the future of mankind. Get ready for a world in which anyone can have the powers of a god or the fame of a pop star, in which human achievement soars to new heights while its depravity plunges to the blackest depths. A world in which at least one cat smells like a seafood shop''s dumpster on a hot summer day. This is the world in which Zoey Ashe finds herself, navigating a futuristic city in which one can find elements of the fantastic, nightmarish and ridiculous on any street corner. Her only trusted advisor is the aforementioned cat, but even in the future, cats cannot give advice. At least not any that you''d want to follow. Will Zoey figure it all out in time? Or maybe the better question is, will you? After all, the future is coming sooner than you think.

Cultures as well as generations clash in the funny and heartbreaking short stories that mark David Los Angeles Times Book Prize for First Fiction and the Ploughshares Award, Pangs of Love explores the bizarre contradictions inherent in assimilation.

An apprentice sushi chef and a mysterious blue-eyed woman share a bottle of wine inside a climate-controlled otter tank. The Great Wall of China grumbles as workers forego construction to watch an imperial game of baseball. A young woman tries to imagine a future unsullied by her family’s history of untimely death. First issued in 1991, Pangs of Love introduced David Wong Louie’s bold storytelling. The son of Chinese immigrants, he centered his stories around characters who are in conflict with their place in the world, disconnected from both American society and their own families. The depth of his portrayals renders their experiences of love, envy, loneliness, loss, and duty universal—informed by their heritage yet not confined by it. These twelve short stories and one essay swerve from the absurd to longing for love, understanding, or simply a morsel of food. Pangs of Love and Other Writings makes Louie’s debut book available again, along with an additional short story and an extraordinary autobiographical essay, “Eat, Memory,” in which he reflects on life without food after throat cancer took away his ability to swallow. Pulitzer Prize–winner Viet Thanh Nguyen contributes a foreword elucidating Louie’s role in shaping contemporary Asian American literature, while an afterword by literary scholar King-Kok Cheung retraces the three phases of Louie’s career.

God’s Promise of Wealth “If you fully obey the LORD your GOD and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God... “The LORD will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The LORD your God will bless you in the land he is giving you.” Deuteronomy 28:1-2,8

Tabula Ra$a is hosting its massive annual music festival in the desert, which every year precedes the massive annual drunken riot in the desert. This is all organized by Zoey''s people, including the riot - as Will explains, the citizens need a little chaos now and then, their job is just to keep a lid on it. That will be a problem this year, with history''s most ridiculous mayoral election playing out in the background. The city has divided into roughly two camps, supporting each of the major candidates: One is a stern, calculating activist out to restore traditional morality to the city at all costs, the other is Megaboss Alonzo, whose platform is that he will pay you ten dollars if you vote for him. When a horrific crime is broadcast live on the all-seeing social network Blink, the former seems poised to reap the benefits in the polls. The Suits suspect the nature and timing of the crime are a little too convenient and may be a carefully-staged hoax. But in a city in which lies are always served in layers, even that explanation will prove to be far too simple. As tensions ratchet tighter, Zoey comes to realize that this is really a battle of narratives: Every culture needs a collective story to believe in, so it''s just a matter of coming up with one and then carefully sculpting reality to make it fit. How hard can that be? They have the whole weekend.

"A staggeringly comprehensive review of the state of modern cryptography. Essential for anyone getting up to speed in information security." - Thomas Doylend, Green Rocket Security An all-practical guide to the cryptography behind common tools and protocols that will help you make excellent security choices for your systems and applications. In Real-World Cryptography, you will find: Best practices for using cryptography Diagrams and explanations of cryptographic algorithms Implementing digital signatures and zero-knowledge proofs Specialized hardware for attacks and highly adversarial environments Identifying and fixing bad practices Choosing the right cryptographic tool for any problem Real-World Cryptography reveals the cryptographic techniques that drive the security of web APIs, registering and logging in users, and even the blockchain. You’ll learn how these techniques power modern security, and how to apply them to your own projects. Alongside modern methods, the book also anticipates the future of cryptography, diving into emerging and cutting-edge advances such as cryptocurrencies, and post-quantum cryptography. All techniques are fully illustrated with diagrams and examples so you can easily see how to put them into practice. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology Cryptography is the essential foundation of IT security. To stay ahead of the bad actors attacking your systems, you need to understand the tools, frameworks, and protocols that protect your networks and applications. This book introduces authentication, encryption, signatures, secret-keeping, and other cryptography concepts in plain language and beautiful illustrations. About the book Real-World Cryptography teaches practical techniques for day-to-day work as a developer, sysadmin, or security practitioner. There’s no complex math or jargon: Modern cryptography methods are explored through clever graphics and real-world use cases. You’ll learn building blocks like hash functions and signatures; cryptographic protocols like HTTPS and secure messaging; and cutting-edge advances like post-quantum cryptography and cryptocurrencies. This book is a joy to read—and it might just save your bacon the next time you’re targeted by an adversary after your data. What''s inside Implementing digital signatures and zero-knowledge proofs Specialized hardware for attacks and highly adversarial environments Identifying and fixing bad practices Choosing the right cryptographic tool for any problem About the reader For cryptography beginners with no previous experience in the field. About the author David Wong is a cryptography engineer. He is an active contributor to internet standards including Transport Layer Security. Table of Contents PART 1 PRIMITIVES: THE INGREDIENTS OF CRYPTOGRAPHY 1 Introduction 2 Hash functions 3 Message authentication codes 4 Authenticated encryption 5 Key exchanges 6 Asymmetric encryption and hybrid encryption 7 Signatures and zero-knowledge proofs 8 Randomness and secrets PART 2 PROTOCOLS: THE RECIPES OF CRYPTOGRAPHY 9 Secure transport 10 End-to-end encryption 11 User authentication 12 Crypto as in cryptocurrency? 13 Hardware cryptography 14 Post-quantum cryptography 15 Is this it? Next-generation cryptography 16 When and where cryptography fails

Prepare delicious and authentic dishes with this easy-to-follow Singapore cookbook. Influenced by the surrounding islands, China, and other parts of Asia, the cuisine of Singapore has long bewitched prominent tastemakers such as James Oseland, the editor-in-chief of Saveur magazine. Yet, few cookbooks have truly delved into the unique flavors of Indonesian food and cooking. At last, The Food of Singapore presents a glorious cross-section of traditional recipes. Favorite Singapore recipes include: Chili Crab Classic Hokkien Mee Murtabak Tea-smoked Fish Fillets Barbecued Stingray And many more… Born in East Java, chef Djoko Wibisono is the perfect guide to introduce Singapore''s delicious melange of flavors, and The Food of Singapore is a splendid introduction to a cuisine poised to become the next hot international culinary sensation.

This is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis, clinical management, surgery, and postoperative management of many retinal disorders. As such it will be invaluable to both trainee and consultant ophthalmologists but will also be useful to optometrists and ophthalmic opticians who are becoming increasingly involved in the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic disorders. The authors bring a wealth of experience in this field and present methods to help maximize the benefits of surgery.

Influenced by the surrounding islands, China, and other parts of Asia, the cuisine of Singapore has long bewitched prominent taste makers such as James Oseland, the editor-in-chief of Saveur magazine. Yet, few cookbooks have truly delved into the unique flavors of Indonesian food and cooking. At last, The Food of Singapore presents a glorious cross section of traditional recipes such as Chili Crab, Hokkien Fried Noodles, and Murtabek, as well as innovative recipes for new favorites, including Tea-smoked Sea Bass and Stingray in Banana Leaf. Born in East Java, chef Djoko Wibisono is the perfect guide to introduce Singapore''s delicious melange of flavors, and The Food of Singapore is a splendid introduction to a cuisine poised to become the next hot international culinary sensation.

This exceptional volume presents a cross section of both traditional and contemporary recipes, including classic favorites such as Chili Crab, Popiah, Rojak, Hokkien Fried Noodles, and Murtabek and innovative, new dishes such as Tea-smoked Seabass and Stingray in Banana Leaf. A detailed introduction to Singapore''s dynamic cultural and culinary traditions, a glossary of local ingredients, and rich full-color photographs of each recipe make The Food of Singapore a delicious new addition to this highly-praised series.

Vous êtes drogué ? cinglé ? paranoïaque ? Vous pouvez lire ce livre, mais nous déclinons par avance toute responsabilité. Vous êtes drogué ? cinglé ? paranoïaque ? Vous pouvez lire ce livre, mais nous déclinons par avance toute responsabilité. Sans doute, il existe des gens qui ont déjà fait des trucs plus tarés qu''essayer de résumer ce bouquin. Le souci, c''est que personne ne sait ce qu''ils sont devenus. Ça commence avec deux potes, John et Dave, deux losers fans de ciné travaillant plus ou moins dans un club vidéo. À un concert, John rencontre un type passablement déglingué, le " Jamaïcain ", qui lui fait essayer une nouvelle drogue. Les effets sont radicaux. En plein " bad trip ", John hallucine sévèrement. Peu rassuré, Dave le conduit à l''hôpital. À la suite de quoi la police leur fait subir un interrogatoire en règle. Il semblerait en effet que tous ceux qui ont pris ce soir-là la drogue du Jamaïcain soient morts ou se soient évaporés. Ensuite, autant vous prévenir : ça devient vraiment chelou. Un téléphone-hot-dog, une balle qui aurait dû tuer mais ne tue pas, une conférence apocalyptique sur le paranormal à Las Vegas, une télé qui vous regarde et tout un tas de rencontres que l''on aimerait qualifier autrement que de " non euclidiennes "... " Ce n''est pas parce que je suis paranoïaque qu''ils ne sont pas tous après moi. " OK, vous voulez savoir ce que serait Le Livre sans nom si Hunter S. Thompson l''avait cauchemardé dans la baignoire d''une chambre d''hôtel ? À quoi ressemblerait un roman écrit par Quentin Tarantino et Robert Rodriguez si ces malheureux se servaient de l''humour comme un épileptique d''une mitraillette et se défonçaient à l''acide en pensant gober des smarties ? Vous avez envie de crever de rire en essayant de tourner les pages et de devenir un genre de zombie livrophage ? Bienvenue dans le monde de John : le mec qui risque fort de mourir à la fin.

Fermati. Non avresti dovuto toccare questo libro a mani nude. No, non metterlo giù. È troppo tardi. Ti stanno guardando. Il mio nome è David Wong, e il mio migliore amico si chiama John. Sono nomi falsi. Anche tu potresti voler cambiare il tuo. Potresti non voler sapere quello che stai per leggere sulla salsa di soia, Korrok, l’invasione, il futuro. Ma è tardi. Hai toccato il libro. Ci sei dentro. La tua unica difesa è la conoscenza. Devi leggere questo libro, fino alla fine. Anche la parte sui bratwurst. Non chiederti perché. Ti devi fidare e basta. La cosa più importante da sapere è: il nome della droga è ‘salsa di soia’ e apre una finestra su un’altra dimensione. John e io non abbiamo potuto rifiutarla. Tu puoi ancora farlo. Sfortunatamente per noi, se fai la scelta giusta, impiegheremo ancora di più a spiegarti come affrontare l’invasione aliena che minaccia l’umanità. Mi dispiace averti coinvolto, davvero. Ma se leggi di questi terribili eventi e dell’epoca buia in cui il mondo sta per sprofondare, tieni presente questo: non è stata colpa mia.

El objetivo de esta publicación es describir y analizar, desde casos reales, y con teoría apropiada, la evolución de pequeñas a medianas empresas familiares. Este aspecto es poco conocido en países emergentes como el Perú. Si bien existen factores exógenos que influyen en el desempeño de estas empresas, las decisiones o estrategias también son importantes; entre ellas, expansión a nuevos mercados geográficos, explotación de un modo racional del capital social (contactos), gestión de conflictos o disposición de recursos financieros familiares con un horizonte de largo plazo. Este trabajo propone una teoría que revela y esclarece cómo esto es posible, a pesar del entorno social e histórico adverso.

Ne touchez pas à ce livre... il pique ! Les nouvelles aventures, toujours plus délirantes, de John et Dave ! Une année s''est écoulée depuis les événements décrits dans John meurt à la fin. John (qui n''est donc pas vraiment mort à la fin, et essaie désormais de se dégoter un vrai job) et son copain Dave ont repris le cours de leur existence. Une nuit, une énorme araignée invisible attaque ce dernier dans son lit, puis prend le contrôle de l''officier de police venu enquêter sur l''incident, le transformant en ce qu''il faut bien appeler une saloperie de zombie. Une vague de panique déferle alors et une quarantaine est décrétée. Tandis que David est enfermé dans l''hôpital avec des centaines d''autres victimes présumées et tente de s''enfuir (mais est-ce une si bonne idée ?), John parvient à quitter les lieux et se met en tête de retrouver Amy, la petite amie de son pote. Dès lors, qualifier la situation de chaotique reviendrait grosso modo à expliquer que le bombardement d''Hiroshima était " un peu irritant ". À propos de John Meurt à la fin : " Un récit gore, burlesque, au croisement de Lovecraft et Mel Brooks. " Le Monde des Livres " Entre horreur et humour, frissons et éclats de rire, s''embarquer dans John meurt à la fin relève de l''expérience. " Rolling Stone " À mi-chemin entre Ghostbusters, Silent Hill et Mister Bean, John meurt à la fin ouvre une quatrième dimension dans la littérature : celle du n''importe quoi complètement maîtrisé. " Transfuge