Nightwork Updated Edition

Author : Institute Historian T. F. Peterson
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262295016
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nightwork, updated edition written by Institute Historian T. F. Peterson and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively introduction to MIT hacks, from the police car on the Great Dome to the abduction of the Caltech cannon. An MIT "hack" is an ingenious, benign, and anonymous prank or practical joke, often requiring engineering or scientific expertise and often pulled off under cover of darkness—instances of campus mischief sometimes coinciding with April Fool's Day, final exams, or commencement. (It should not be confused with the sometimes non-benign phenomenon of computer hacking.) Noteworthy MIT hacks over the years include the legendary Harvard–Yale Football Game Hack (when a weather balloon emblazoned “MIT” popped out of the ground near the 50-yard line), the campus police car found perched on the Great Dome, the apparent disappearance of the Institute president's office, and a faux cathedral (complete with stained glass windows, organ, and wedding ceremony) in a lobby. Hacks are by their nature ephemeral, although they live on in the memory of both perpetrators and spectators. Nightwork, drawing on the MIT Museum's unique collection of hack-related photographs and other materials, describes and documents the best of MIT's hacks and hacking culture. This generously illustrated updated edition has added coverage of such recent hacks as the cross-country abduction of rival Caltech's cannon (a prank requiring months of planning, intricate choreography, and last-minute improvisation), a fire truck on the Dome that marked the fifth anniversary of 9/11, and numerous pokes at the celebrated Frank Gehry-designed Stata Center, and even a working solar-powered Red Line subway car on the Great Dome. Hacks have been said to express the essence of MIT, providing, as alumnus Andre DeHon observes, "an opportunity to demonstrate creativity and know-how in mastering the physical world." What better way to mark the 150th anniversary of MIT's founding than to commemorate its native ingenuity with this new edition of Nightwork?

Author : T. F. Peterson
Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
ISBN 13 : 9780262661379
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nightwork written by T. F. Peterson and published by MIT Press (MA). This book was released on 2003 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reed would die to work for Victoria McCoy--and she may get the chance to do just that Reed Monroe chose Salem University for one reason: the opportunity to study with Victoria McCoy, writer-in-residence and bestselling author of horror fiction. When she learns that a lingering illness is preventing McCoy from teaching any classes, Reed starts a fan club for other McCoy obsessives. Although it only attracts a few members, the club is her passion until she hears about the opportunity of a lifetime: Victoria McCoy is hiring a new assistant. It's a job that any horror fan would kill for. After she's hired, Reed learns that the position was open because the last assistant disappeared, and that every one of McCoy's employees has vanished mysteriously. To survive freshman year, Reed must confront the possibility that her idol might be a murderer. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Diane Hoh including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author's personal collection.

Author : Irwin Shaw
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1480412376
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nightwork written by Irwin Shaw and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestseller: The story of a down-on-his-luck desk clerk, a con man, and a fortune from the author of Rich Man, Poor Man. Pilot Douglas Grimes’s best days are long behind him. Grounded due to a medical condition, Grimes has resigned himself to working nights at a seedy hotel. But his fortune flips when he discovers a guest dead from a heart attack and, next to him, a tube jammed with a fortune in cold hard cash. Grimes grabs the money and, with it, the chance to remake his life. Then, in Europe, he meets Miles Fabian, an elegant and erudite con man with a flair for extravagance. Fabian recruits Grimes for his latest ploy: robbing members of the idle rich. But when the fun ends and his bad behavior catches up with him, things will get a lot more dangerous in this clever thriller from the multimillion-selling legend who brought us The Young Lions and countless other bestsellers. Known for both his literary talent—with two O. Henry Awards to his name—and for his ability to tell a propulsive, full-steam-ahead story, Shaw is perfect for those who enjoy the thrillers of Marcus Sakey or Lawrence Sanders. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Irwin Shaw including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.

Author : Nora Roberts
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1250278201
Total Pages : 475 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nightwork written by Nora Roberts and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts introduces an unforgettable thief in an unputdownable new novel... Greed. Desire. Obsession. Revenge . . . It’s all in a night’s work. Harry Booth started stealing at nine to keep a roof over his ailing mother’s head, slipping into luxurious, empty homes at night to find items he could trade for precious cash. When his mother finally succumbed to cancer, he left Chicago—but kept up his nightwork, developing into a master thief with a code of honor and an expertise in not attracting attention—or getting attached. Until he meets Miranda Emerson, and the powerful bond between them upends all his rules. But along the way, Booth has made some dangerous associations, including the ruthless Carter LaPorte, who sees Booth as a tool he controls for his own profit. Knowing LaPorte will leverage any personal connection, Booth abandons Miranda for her own safety—cruelly, with no explanation—and disappears. But the bond between Miranda and Booth is too strong, pulling them inexorably back together. Now Booth must face LaPorte, to truly free himself and Miranda once and for all.

Author : Thomas Glavinic
Publisher : Canongate Books
ISBN 13 : 1847676340
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Night Work written by Thomas Glavinic and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s nothing moving outside. No cars. No buses. No people. No birds. Nothing. No one. Anywhere. An ordinary man wakes up on an ordinary day to find that he’s the only living creature in the entire city. The radio and TV are suddenly filled with white noise, there’s no newspaper, the Internet is down and no one’s answering the phone. Jonas is the last living being on the planet. What happened? How? Why? And why is he still here? Thriller and philosophical investigation wrapped up in an intensely compelling, eerie mystery, Night Work is compulsive and exhilarating – but don’t read it when you’re all alone...

Author : David Kaiser
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262113236
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Becoming MIT written by David Kaiser and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The evolution of MIT, as seen in a series of crucial decisions over the years.

Author : Stephen King
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0307743640
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Night Shift written by Stephen King and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2011-07-26 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the undisputed master of modern American horror: His first collection of short stories showcases the darkest depths of his brilliant imagination and will "chill the cockles of many a heart" (Chicago Tribune). • INCLUDES THE STORY “THE BOOGEYMAN” – NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM 20th CENTURY STUDIOS Originally published in 1978, Night Shift is the inspiration for over a dozen acclaimed horror movies and television series, including Children of the Corn, Chapelwaite, and Lawnmower Man. Here we see mutated rats gone bad (“Graveyard Shift”); a cataclysmic virus that threatens humanity (“Night Surf,” the basis for The Stand); a possessed, evil lawnmower (“The Lawnmower Man”); unsettling children from the heartland (“Children of the Corn”); a smoker who will try anything to stop (“Quitters, Inc.”); a reclusive alcoholic who begins a gruesome transformation (“Gray Matter”); a man convinced that a crack in the closet is responsible for the murder of his children ("The Boogeyman"); and many more shadows and visions that will haunt you long after the last page is turned.

Author : Colour the Classics
Publisher : Colour the Classics Publishing Corp.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book 🔮 EXCLUSIVE ILLUSTRATED Edition of Elizabeth Gaskell' A Dark Night's Work 🌙 written by Colour the Classics and published by Colour the Classics Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the Dark World of Elizabeth Gaskell's A Dark Night's Work 🌌📖 Hello Bookworms, Are you ready to embark on a thrilling literary journey into the mysterious world of Elizabeth Gaskell's A Dark Night's Work? 🌙✨ Unveil the Secrets of Gaskell's Masterpiece 🔍 Intriguing Plot: Follow the gripping tale of suspense, deception, and redemption as Gaskell weaves a narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 🖋️ Masterful Storytelling: Experience the impeccable storytelling skills of one of the Victorian era's most celebrated authors, known for her rich characters and intricate plots. 🔮 Themes of Morality and Justice: Delve deep into the moral dilemmas presented in the novel, raising questions about guilt, forgiveness, and the complexities of human nature. Why A Dark Night's Work Should Be Your Next Read 📚 Classic Literature Gem: Discover a hidden gem of Victorian literature that will captivate your imagination and leave you pondering long after you've turned the final page. 🌟 Literary Enrichment: Immerse yourself in the elegant prose and profound themes that have solidified Gaskell's place among the literary greats. 📖 Expand Your Literary Horizons: If you're a fan of gothic fiction, mystery, or classic literature, this novel is a must-read for your bookshelf. Order a Copy of A Dark Night's Work Today! Are you ready to uncover the secrets that lie within the shadows of A Dark Night's Work? 📚🕯️ Happy Reading, The Literary Enthusiast Team 🔍

Author : Anne Allison
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226014886
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nightwork written by Anne Allison and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-02-25 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Nightwork, Anne Allison opens a window onto Japanese corporate culture and gender identities. Allison performed the ritualized tasks of a hostess in one of Tokyo's many "hostess clubs": pouring drinks, lighting cigarettes, and making flattering or titillating conversation with the businessmen who came there on company expense accounts. Her book critically examines how such establishments create bonds among white-collar men and forge a masculine identity that suits the needs of their corporations. Allison describes in detail a typical company outing to such a club—what the men do, how they interact with the hostesses, the role the hostess is expected to play, and the extent to which all of this involves "play" rather than "work." Unlike previous books on Japanese nightlife, Allison's ethnography of one specific hostess club (here referred to as Bijo) views the general phenomenon from the eyes of a woman, hostess, and feminist anthropologist. Observing that clubs like Bijo further a kind of masculinity dependent on the gestures and labors of women, Allison seeks to uncover connections between such behavior and other social, economic, sexual, and gendered relations. She argues that Japanese corporate nightlife enables and institutionalizes a particular form of ritualized male dominance: in paying for this entertainment, Japanese corporations not only give their male workers a self-image as phallic man, but also develop relationships to work that are unconditional and unbreakable. This is a book that will appeal to anyone interested in gender roles or in contemporary Japanese society.

Author : Steve Hamilton
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312353612
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Night Work written by Steve Hamilton and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-09-18 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When his blind date is strangled hours after their first meeting, junior probation officer Joe Trumbull becomes a suspect in a trio of murders and must conduct his own investigation to clear his name.