Best Selling Books by Scott Smith

Easy-to-follow advice from two top-notch attorneys. Any creator of visual symbols, images, slogans, or other insignia connected to a product needs to know how to protect his or her creation. The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Trademarks offers the necessary information to do just that. Using easy-to-understand, concise language, this pocket guide simplifies the fast- paced, high profile, and complicated legal world of trademarks. Written by experts in the field, it explains everything from the origin and theory of trademarks to the different categories, laws, and ways to create trademarks. • Written in clear, layman’s language • Features a complete Internet and government resource guide • Presents helpful examples of government filing documents • Expert attorney authors

Mechanical Vibrations: Modeling and Measurement describes essential concepts in vibration analysis of mechanical systems. It incorporates the required mathematics, experimental techniques, fundamentals of model analysis, and beam theory into a unified framework that is written to be accessible to undergraduate students, researchers, and practicing engineers. To unify the various concepts, a single experimental platform is used throughout the text. Engineering drawings for the platform are included in an appendix. Additionally, MATLAB programming solutions are integrated into the content throughout the text.

Using clear, simple, jargon-free language, "Making iMovies for the Web" offers step-by-step instructions and guides readers through the unique features of Apple''s easy-to-use iMovie software (integrated with the new iMac DV models). On top of that, the disk provides all the necessary elements--lesson files, video clips, sound effects, music scores, illustrations, still photographs--for completing sophisticated tutorial projects, inspiring readers by giving them a sense of confidence and competence.

"“The People’s Victory is a mirror for each of us to see our own power to fight for justice and create the change we want to see in our world.” – Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California In 1996, a small group of Americans from all walks of life banded together to create one of the most miraculous political victories in modern American history. Opponents attacked the issue of marriage equality as amoral and a direct threat to families. Allies warned that it was a generation away from being practicable and a selfish drain of precious political capital. A stirring oral history told by those who almost inexplicably found themselves fighting on the front lines, The People''s Victory recounts the successes – and the setbacks – that only served to strengthen everyone’s resolve to resist, fight, and bring equal marriage rights to an entire nation. Through it all, these love warriors found their voice and home in Marriage Equality USA, the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots organization of its kind. While high profile books, articles and documentaries have covered the judicial and legislative machinations, this book puts a human face on the people who made the everyday personal sacrifices to keep the movement alive. The People’s Victory shares deeply moving personal testimonies of over sixty people, from Marvin Burrows, who was forced out of his home and lost many treasured possessions after losing his lost his partner of fifty years; to Kate Burns, who risked arrest for the first time when she stood up for her relationship; to Mike Goettemoeller, who pushed his mother in a wheelchair with Marriage Equality USA to fulfill her dream of marching in a Pride parade. Edie Windsor, the triumphant lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court case United States vs. Windsor recounts shouting down a major LGBTQ organization with “I’m 77 years old and I can’t wait!!” when they attempted to belittle marriage as a critical issue. Writer and producer Del Shores shares the touching moment his young teenage daughter used tears and laughter to console him after the passage of Proposition 8 in California dealt a blow to the cause. The People’s Victory is an inspirational roadmap for anyone who has felt passionately about an issue, but has questioned whether one person’s contribution can make a difference. These candid accounts once again prove that every movement for important social change must be built on the acts of everyday. In fact, that is the only way the people have ever been victorious. In his introduction, California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom writes: “I hope these stories inspire you to resist, to fight, to win and in the end write the next stories in our continuing push for a more just and perfect union.”

In shadowy back alleys, crumbling brownstones, and gleaming skyscrapers, cities harbor unique forms of terror. Here lie malicious ghosts, cursed buildings, malignant deities, and personal demons of every kind. Twenty of today''s most talented writers bend their skills toward the darkness, creating brand-new tales guaranteed to keep you awake at night-- especially if you live in the dark cities. Far worse than mythical creatures such as vampires and werewolves, these are horrors that lurk in the places you go every day--where you would never expect to find them. But they are there, and now that you know, you''ll never again walk the streets alone.

The popular Citadel Press "100" Series takes an exciting new twist with "The Film 100", a listing of cinematic luminaries, ranked in order by the sheer magnitude of their impact on the motion picture industry. Filled with information about alluring screen idols, flamboyant producers, and eccentric inventors, "The Film 100" offers readers new and engaging biographical entries, photos, diagrams, and exclusive interviews with the living legends of the craft.

I started using KDP (as well as other publishing distribution channels) way back when it first opened its doors, and I haven''t looked back. I''ve launched several imprints and have sold over 2,000,000 books. In this book, I''ll show you how I, and other authors, have done it.

Las vacaciones mexicanas de unos jóvenes estadounidenses dejarán de ser unos días de diversión para convertirse en una auténtica pesadilla. Stephen King dice de ella: « Suspense al más puro estilo Ruth Rendell. Smith pretende aterrorizar al lector y lo consigue, y lo hace de una manera directa, sin atajos: Las ruinas es un prolongado grito de horror.» Unos jóvenes norteamericanos de vacaciones en México ven como estas se convierten en una pesadilla. Lo que iba a ser un trekking emocionante por la jungla, pasa a ser una caza y captura en la que ellos serán las víctimas. «La enredadera era la razón de su cautividad allí: esa era la esencia de lo que les estaba diciendo Jeff. Los mayas habían conseguido formar un claro al pie de la colina sembrando el suelo con sal, todo con la intención de aislar a la planta. La teoría de Jeff era que la enredadera se reproducía por contacto. Cuando la tocaban recogían las semillas, las esporas, o lo que fuese que les sirviese de medio de reproducción, y si cruzaban el claro, se las llevarían consigo. Por eso los mayas no los dejaban salir de la colina. - ¿Y los pájaros? -preguntó Mathias - No hay pájaros -interrumpió Jeff-. ¿No lo has notado? Ni los pájaros ni insectos; ningún ser vivo aparte de nosotros y la planta.»

Comptable dans un coin reculé de l’Ohio où il a grandi, Hank Mitchell a l’impression d’être passé à côté de sa vie. Son frère, Jacob, erre de bar en bar, en ressassant la perte de la ferme familiale pour cause de dettes. Or, eux à qui la chance, depuis des générations, n’avait jamais souri découvrent, au milieu d’une forêt enneigée, l’épave d’un avion contenant un sac de quatre millions de dollars. Leur plan : attendre un an avant de profiter de l’argent. Ce trépidant polar est le récit d’une spirale infernale où les personnages, comme possédés par ce qu’ils ne possèdent pas encore, se laissent glisser sur la pente du mal. Peut-être que la quête du bonheur mérite bien quelques contorsions avec la morale, mais à quel prix ? Originaire de l’Ohio, Scott Smith connaît ces paysages désolés et fascinants qu’il décrit si bien dans son premier roman paru en 1993. Succès critique et public aux États-Unis, Un plan simple a été traduit dans de nombreux pays et adapté au cinéma par Sam Raimi. Le film Fargo des frères Coen et la série qui en découle lui doivent ses décors et son humour froid.

The Good Coach will lead you into the playbook that can make a difference in all aspects of life. Find encouragement and clarity as you dive into the playbook of Jesus and learn how his idea of winning did not begin on the field of play, but in the hearts of men and women. The questions at the end of each chapter will help you, fellow coaches, and parents have a powerful and unique perspective on making an eternal difference. Read it for yourself, give it away, or start a small group with other coaches or athletes.

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED...what enables a person to overcome obstacles and achieve the extraordinary? Many have wondered what causes a person to rise above mediocrity and step into the remarkable. Throughout history and all walks of life, people who have achieved extraordinary success have had something in common. It is the power I call breakthrough. Breakthrough Is in You will help you conquer five common fears by giving you two essential tools: insight on how these fears work against you and strategies that will help you overcome them so you can unleash your hidden potential.

When a Japanese submarine surfaces on a summer night in 1942 to shell a gun battery on the Oregon coast, two young men embark on separate journeys. One will savor early victory, ecstatic love and the fiery destruction of his Japanese homeland. The other will lose his innocence in the ferocity of the Pacific War. At home and in the Pacific, the families and loved ones of these two warriors also pass through the storm of war.

Renowned international academicians and food industry professionals have collaborated to create Food Processing: Principles and Applications. This practical, fully illustrated resource examines the principles of food processing and demonstrates their application by describing the stages and operations for manufacturing different categories of basic food products. Ideal as an undergraduate text, Food Processing stands apart in three ways: The expertise of the contributing authors is unparalleled among food processing texts today. The text is written mostly by non-engineers for other non-engineers and is therefore user-friendly and easy to read. It is one of the rare texts to use commodity manufacturing to illustrate the principles of food processing. As a hands-on guide to the essential processing principles and their application, this book serves as a relevant primary or supplemental text for students of food science and as a valuable tool for food industry professionals.

When Hank, Jacob and Lou find $4.4 million inside a crashed plane in a nature preserve, they quickly come up with the plan to keep the money safe until the plane has been found by others and the dust has settled. But Jacob, Hank''s brother, and Lou, a friend, do not behave the way hey decided to. Lou, constantly in financial debt, wants his share soon and Jacob wishes to renovate their parents'' farm. The trusty atmosphere between the unequal partners dissolves slowly, and intrigues are spun. Also, accidents start happening and when an FBI agent comes into town, looking for a crashed plane, Hank and his partners get into very deep water.

Deux couples d''étudiants s''aventurent au cœur du Yucatàn à la recherche d''un touriste mystérieusement disparu sur un site archéologique maya. Munis d''une carte griffonnée sur un bout de papier et de quelques bouteilles de tequila, ces jeunes gens en quête d''émotions fortes délaissent les plages de Cancun et débarquent dans une jungle hostile. "N''y allez pas ", les supplie un chauffeur de taxi ; "N''y allez pas ", leur répète un jeune villageois; "N''y allez pas ", leur martèle un inquiétant cavalier. Bravant les avertissements de tous, ils progressent dans ces territoires inconnus. Au péril de leur vie...

Ein Vier-Millionen-Dollar-Fund macht drei völlig unterschiedliche Männer zu einer verschworenen, aber explosiven Zweckgemeinschaft, die zunehmend in den Teufelskreis von Schuld und Verbrechen gerät.

How to Meet a Supermodel is a romantic comedy screenplay for what is destined to become a Hollywood blockbuster. Tom Finn just graduated from college and has a ridiculous plan: He''s going on a road trip from Columbus, Ohio to Los Angeles to try to meet a famous supermodel by giving her a 6-foot-tall portrait he painted of her. Words like "stalker" and "lunatic" come to mind, but Tom is actually just a perfectionist dreamer who has spent too much of his first twenty-two years fantasizing about "the ideal woman" and keeping life neat and orderly. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) for Tom, he brings his two best friends along on the road trip--Pete the extremely handsome uber-hunk and Dennis the hippie pothead with a 140 I.Q. On Day 1, Pete picks up a young woman at a truck stop and convinces Tom to let them bring her along, and Dennis reveals a secret that threatens to derail their whole summer and possibly land them in prison or get them shot. And just like that, Tom''s plan to meet the supermodel goes from unlikely to lightning-strike impossible. Will the travelers even make it to L.A.'' Will Tom get to meet the supermodel? And if he does, will she still be the woman of his dreams?