Nick James

Robert de Niro and Al Pacino have acted opposite each other only once, in Heat, Michael Mann's operatic 1995 heist thriller. De Niro is Neil McCauley, a skilled professional thief at the centre of a tight-knit criminal team; Pacino is Vincent Hanna, the haunted, driven cop determined to hunt him down. Boasting a series of meticulously orchestrated setpieces that underline Mann's sense of scale and architecture, Heat also presents a rhapsody to Los Angeles, as Hanna closes in on his prey. For Nick James, the pleasures and virtues of Heat are mixed and complex. Its precise compositions and minimalist style are entangled with a particular kind of extravagant bombast. And while its vision of male teamwork is richly compelling it comes close to glorifying machismo. But these complexities only add to the interest of this hugely ambitious and accomplished film, which confirmed Mann's place in the front rank of American film-makers.In his afterword to this new edition, published to coincide with the film's 30th anniversary, Nick James reflects upon its lasting impact and on Michael Mann's subsequent film-making career.

In 1961 John F. Kennedy pledged to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. Nine years later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Ten years later, Richard Nixon echoed this pledge by declaring a 'war' on cancer. More than 50 years later, however, cancer remains one of the largest causes of death worldwide, with around 1 in 3 developing the disease. Curing cancer is not 'rocket science', but the question is, why has cancer proved to be harder to tackle than the moon landings turned out to be? Cancer research is a major economic activity. There are constant improvements in treatment techniques that result in better cure rates and increased quality and quantity of life for those with the disease, yet stories of breakthroughs in a cure for cancer are often in the media. In this Very Short Introduction Nick James examines the trends in diagnosis and treatment of the disease, as well as its economic consequences. Asking what cancer is and what causes it, he considers issues surrounding expensive drug development, what can be done to reduce the risk of developing cancer, and the use of complementary and alternative therapies. This edition includes a new chapter on the growing role of evolution theory in understanding cancer. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Betray, scandal, horrifying and ripped to the core, he must now start again.

William Shakespeare is the most well known author in the English language. His plays have transcended time and are loved all over the world. There is just one problem. No one speaks old English anymore and I've never heard anyone speak in iambic pentameter, have you? When most people read Shakespeare they miss out on all of the wonderful subtext there is. With that in mind, The Millennial Translations were born. We are going through every single play and updating the language from Old English to Millennial Slang. Line by line was reviewed and updated with language that keeps the original intent but with new phrasing to bring out all of the wonders that is Shakespeare. Come enjoy this classic play with a modern twist. If you sign up to the mailing list today, you'll receive a few things we think you'll like: -The Hamlet Study Guide, which includes a scene by scene breakdown of what happened in Hamlet-A desktop background from John Austen, the premier illustrator of Shakespeare's plays-Updates when a new Millennial Translation will be released AND a free Study Guide to accompany the releaseYou can get all this by signing up for our email list at www.millennialshakespeare.com. Hurry so you don't miss out

Do you have 30 minutes?Do you like laugh out loud comedies?Do you enjoy TV shows like Archer, South Park, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia? Then you will love reading Jakes From the twisted and ridiculous mind of Nick James comes a comedically dark film-noir inspired play involving liquor, love, murder, betrayal, and the ultimate quest to sleep off a hangover. Jakes is a combination of TV's Sawyer from LOST and Chandler from Friends. He doesn't care what you think of him. All he cares about is drinking, sleeping off his hangover, and then drinking some more. Evita is a stereotypical femme fatale, who uses men and looks good doing it. Harold is a world class boxer, who doesn't understand a lot of things, but understands how hard his fist can hit.Jakes meets Evita and Harold while he was drinking way too much after closing a big case. The next morning, Jakes wakes up with a massive hangover, but Evita comes by the office and just won't leave. She wants him to kill her husband and thinks seducing Jakes is the way to convince him to do it. Jakes obliges - partially. Harold comes by and wants Jakes to find out if his wife is cheating on him. Jakes tells him yes, she is, he slept with her 30 minutes ago and she wants him to kill Harold. The naive boxer laughs and hires Jakes anyway. Buy the book to see how it ends.Now is your chance to read the first published play from Nick James. He doesn't see things the way you and I see things. He sees them weird, twisted, and hilarious. Now he is translating his unique vision of the world into stories that will make people think, but mostly laugh. If you've never read a play before, then let's break it down for you. It's like a novel without all of the exposition. It's straight to the point. Straight to the comedy. Forget the Shakespeare you read when you were a kid. This is a Nick James comedy and it is made for the adult. No kids allowed.If you have 30-45 minutes, then you have time to read and enjoy Jakes. And remember - it's Jakes, not Jacks. Jacks is a game you can play, Jakes is a man you can never play

Corridor Man 6: Exit Strategy The Corridor Man series is written by Mike Faricy under the pseudonym Nick James. The series should be read in order. Time to update the resume Crime lord Luis Morales has made Bobby Custer an offer he can't refuse. Psychotic, narcissistic, psychopathic, greedy, unprincipled...and always charming Bobby forms a new law firm. But first he has to figure out an 'exit strategy'. Low and behold Bennett Hinz, head of the firm, provides Bobby with the perfect opportunity, and things fall into place, literally. From that point on it's it's all pretty simple...just as long as he doesn't get caught. Corridor Man 6: Exit Strategy It's complicated, nerve wracking and you might just want to leave the light on when you read this.

The Corridor Man series is written by Mike Faricy under the pseudonym Nick James. The series should be read in order. Job opportunity for the right person Crime lord Luis Morales is about to make Bobby Custer an offer he can't refuse. Not that he ever would refuse. Psychotic, narcissistic, psychopathic, greedy, unprincipled...and always charming Bobby embraces the task of forming a new law firm. Don't confuse him with the fact that he's disbarred. He'll have some lose ends to tie up, his relationship with the partners of his current firm and then who would ever consider working for him? He may be lucky enough to find one or two individuals, but they bring along their own special set of problems. And then there's Emily and her blackmail scheme. Does she go too far this time? And what about Maria?It's complicated, nerve wracking and you might just want to leave the light on when you read this. Corridor Man 5: Finger

Corridor Man 7: Trunk Music Corridor Man 7 was nominated for a Minnesota Book Award. The Corridor Man series is written by Mike Faricy under the pseudonym Nick James. The series should be read in order. Relationships can be so complicated Psychotic, narcissistic, psychopathic, greedy, unprincipled...and always charming Bobby Custer brings his relationship with his former law firm to a close. He's ready to focus his energies on his new firm, Privado. Unfortunately his on-again off-again relationship with Emily becomes a bit more convoluted and he decides it might be best for all involved if things were "terminated." But relationships can be complicated and often times there are family issues as well as outside contacts to deal with...fortunately Bobby has a way to "wrap" things up. Corridor Man 7: Trunk Music From now on, everyone will be dancing to a different tune.

HE'S FROM THE FEDS...AND HE'S HERE TO HELLLLLLLLppppp Corridor Man 3; The Dungeon is the THIRD book in the series; they should be read in order. Bobby Custer keeps changing his locks, but somehow he just never feels secure. Small wonder. His women betray him time and again - despite his generosity with his pharmaceutical supplies, and, of course, his fatal charm. His mysterious new tenant and her team of large, muscular handymen - each with a pistol shoved into the waistband of his work pants -- have done a fabulous rehab on the house he "inherited", but suddenly there are a distressing number of murders in the neighborhood. Try as he might to break free, Bobby's present existence comes with strings attached - to the disagreeable partners in the law firm where he toils daily, to the feds who got him the job, and to mobster Morris Montcreff, who knows where the bodies are buried -- but not necessarily which or how many Bobby Custer's never been in control, and never more than one step ahead of Montcreff, as he is drawn inexorably into the sticky center of Montcreff's web.

WHO KNEW IT WAS SO HARD TO KILL YOUR BOSS? Bobby Custer just cannot seem to bring affairs to their natural conclusion. Against all odds, his boss, Noah Denton has survived each of the unfortunate events in the steady decline of his health. (Closer inspection of the events would reveal the extraordinary coincidence that each occurred shortly after a visit from his "adopted son" Bobby, but no one seems to be inspecting closely.) Thus far, Bobby has managed to stay in the game by relying on -- and cultivating -- the worst characteristics of human nature in everyone he meets. But the game is changing, and Bobby's life is going up in flames bit by bit. Maneuvered into a position roughly right smack in the middle of two opposing crime lords, Bobby can't be sure who's trying to kill him at any given moment. The question is: Can he convince one of them he's worth more alive than dead?

Corridor Man 1 is the first novel in the series by Mike Faricy writing under the pseudonym Nick James. Bobby Custer did all the right things -- went to law school, got a job in a highly regarded law firm -- right up until the conviction for a "minor dalliance with a trust fund". You could almost feel for the guy - a young man tempted by the high life could make a mistake he regrets and end up losing everything. But as the bodies start to pile up, you have to wonder if there's something about Bobby that's just not ... right. Chilling and action packed, Corridor Man exposes a dark, violent undercurrent just beneath the surface of "perfectly legal and above board".

Variable stars can be fascinating objects to study. This complete practical guide and resource package instructs amateur astronomers in observing and monitoring variable stars and other objects of variable brightness. Descriptions of the objects are accompanied by explanations of the background astrophysics, providing readers with a real insight into what they are observing at the telescope. The main instrumental requirements for observing and estimating the brightness of objects by visual means and by CCD photometry are detailed, and there is advice on the selection of equipment. The book contains a CD-ROM packed with resources, including hundreds of light-curves and over 600 printable finder charts. Containing extensive practical advice, this comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for amateur astronomers of all levels, from complete beginners to more advanced observers.

Two brothers battle for one planet's fate As the alien Authority's invasion begins, mankind stands on the brink of annihilation. Cassius Stevenson and his brother Jesse Fisher--descendants of the planet Haven's resistance forces--must forge alliances with the embittered factions on Earth to defend against the brutal attack. But the Authority has only begun to fight. When their terrible new weapon sends Earth's fragile coalition into turmoil, humanity's last chance at survival lies in the hands of the two brothers, whose fates are linked more closely than they ever imagined. Praise for the previous books in the Skyship Academy series:"A fast-paced adventure that delivers solid action sequences throughout."--Publishers Weekly "Skyship Academy is the perfect book for teens that like science fiction."--SLJTeen "A definite must-read!"--James Dashner, New York Times bestselling author of The Maze Runner