How To Kill A Unicorn

Author : Mark Payne
Publisher : Crown Currency
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780804138741

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How to Kill a Unicorn by Mark Payne Pdf

A unique behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking methodology that today's most in-demand innovation factory uses to create some of the boldest products and successfully bring them to market. Today, innovation is seen by business leaders and the media alike as the key to growth, a burning issue in every company, from startups to the Fortune 500. And in that space, Fahrenheit 212 is viewed as a high-performance innovation SWAT team, able to solve the most complex, mission-critical challenges. Under Mark Payne, the firm's president and head of Idea Development, Fahrenheit 212, since its inception a decade ago, has worked with such giants of industry as Coca-Cola, Samsung, Hershey's, Campbell's Soup, LG, Starbucks, Mattel, Office Depot, Citibank, P&G, American Express, Nutrisystem, GE, and Goldman Sachs, to name but a few. It has been praised as a hotspot for innovation in publications like Fortune, Esquire, Businessweek, and FastCompany. What Drives Fahrenheit 212's success is its unique methodology, combining what it calls Magic--the creative side of innovation--with Money, the business side. They explore every potential idea with the end goal in mind--bringing an innovative product to market in a way that will transform a company's business and growth. In How to Kill a Unicorn, Mark Payne pulls back the curtain on how the company is able to bring more innovative products and ideas successfully to market than any other firm and offers blow by blow inside accounts of how they grapple with and solved their biggest challenges.

Author : John Corwin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1942453191

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To Kill a Unicorn by John Corwin Pdf

KILL A UNICORN OR DIE TRYINGThe gods are dead. The fae rule Gaia.Cain used to kill for the fae. The only human to become a member of the Oblivion Guard, he killed one time too many and had enough. Leaving it all behind wasn't as easy as turning in a resignation. But the fae had trained him well and soon it was they who bargained for him to leave Feary and live in exile in Gaia.Now a tracker for an assassination and bounty hunting agency, Cain doesn't kill anymore. When his mission to track a teenage girl goes horribly wrong, he and the girl end up on the run from powerful forces the likes of which he's never seen before.That's because the fae have been hiding a terrible secret. The gods aren't dead. In fact, they're very much alive and killing humans they deem too powerful to survive. The girl is in their crosshairs and now he is too.To make matters worse, Cain discovers he's dying from the curse of Cthulhu. The cure? Eating a living, beating unicorn heart. Cain thought unicorns were extinct, but a mystery party offers him salvation: a unicorn for the assassination of the leader of the Mages Guild. With the gods, the fae, and the rest of the supernatural world hunting the hunter, the odds don't look good. But Cain has survived too much to give up now. And the high and mighty are about to find out what real fear feels like.

Author : Peter Bogdanovich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Motion picture actors and actresses
ISBN : 0708829678

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The Killing of the Unicorn by Peter Bogdanovich Pdf

Author : Diana Peterfreund
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-25
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780061861475

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Rampant by Diana Peterfreund Pdf

Forget everything you ever knew about unicorns. The fluffy, sparkly, friendly “horses” so popular the world over don’t exist. Real unicorns are killers. Beasts the size of elephants, with cloven hooves that shake the earth, hides impervious to bullets, and horns that contain a deadly poison, unicorns can outrun a sports car and smell a human from a mile away. And they can only be killed by virgin warriors descended from Alexander the Great. Sixteen-year-old Astrid Llewelyn has grown up with her mom Lilith’s tall tales about unicorns and their exalted family heritage, but figures her mom’s crazy. But the scary stories her mom told her about the monsters in her formative years left her with a firm phobia about unicorns, even the cutesy kind popular with young girls. But when one of the monsters attacks her boyfriend in the woods—thereby ruining any chance of him taking her to prom—Astrid finds herself headed to Rome to train as a unicorn hunter. “As swift and sure-footed as a killer unicorn, Rampant weaves a vibrant new mythology from venerable threads.”—Scott Westerfeld, bestselling author of the Uglies series

Author : Holly Black,Justine Larbalestier
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1442412836

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Zombies vs. Unicorns by Holly Black,Justine Larbalestier Pdf

It’s the epic battle of brains against manes. Which side are you on? It’s a question as old as time itself: which is better, the zombie or the unicorn? This all-original anthology edited by Holly Black (Team Unicorn) and Justine Larbalestier (Team Zombie) makes strong arguments for both sides in the form of spectacular short stories. Half of the stories portray the strengths—for good and evil—of unicorns, and half show the good (and really, really badass) side of zombies. Contributors include many bestselling authors, including Cassandra Clare, Libba Bray, Maureen Johnson, Meg Cabot, Scott Westerfeld, and Margo Lanagan. This anthology will have everyone asking: Team Zombie or Team Unicorn?

Author : Meredith Ann Pierce
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2003-06-23
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0142500534

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Birth of the Firebringer by Meredith Ann Pierce Pdf

Volume One of the Firebringer Trilogy Jan, the prince of the unicorns, is high-spirited, reckless-and the despair of his mighty father, Korr. Reluctantly, Korr allows Jan to accompany the other initiate warriors on a pilgrimage. Soon Jan's curiosity leads him, along with his friend Dagg, and their mentor, the female warrior Tek, into the greatest dangers-deadly gryphons, sly pans, wyverns, pards, and renegade unicorns. Yet time after time they are rescued, leading Jan to wonder: Am I the heir to a special destiny? "The language is poetic, with wonderful rhythm and sweeping images...The world is a compelling one, and Jan is a dramatic hero."—Booklist

Author : G. L. Lambert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0692114513

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The Unicorn Delusion by G. L. Lambert Pdf

"This book will serve as that hard reset for you to scan through whenever you're feeling weak, being taken advantage of, or simply burnt the fuck out. This isn't a traditional book with chapters that build towards an ending. It's a collection of several thematically similar entries that focus on the much-needed goal of extinguishing your weak traits, your negative thoughts, and your debilitating fears so you can quickly regain your place of power in your Universe"--Page 1.

Author : Keith Ammann
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781982122683

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The Monsters Know What They're Doing by Keith Ammann Pdf

From the creator of the popular blog The Monsters Know What They’re Doing comes a compilation of villainous battle plans for Dungeon Masters. In the course of a Dungeons & Dragons game, a Dungeon Master has to make one decision after another in response to player behavior—and the better the players, the more unpredictable their behavior! It’s easy for even an experienced DM to get bogged down in on-the-spot decision-making or to let combat devolve into a boring slugfest, with enemies running directly at the player characters and biting, bashing, and slashing away. In The Monsters Know What They’re Doing, Keith Ammann lightens the DM’s burden by helping you understand your monsters’ abilities and develop battle plans before your fifth edition D&D game session begins. Just as soldiers don’t whip out their field manuals for the first time when they’re already under fire, a DM shouldn’t wait until the PCs have just encountered a dozen bullywugs to figure out how they advance, fight, and retreat. Easy to read and apply, The Monsters Know What They're Doing is essential reading for every DM.

Author : Kamilla Benko
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781681192468

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The Unicorn Quest by Kamilla Benko Pdf

An enchanting, exciting fantasy about a real-world girl searching for her sister in a land full of magic and strange creatures, blending the timeless feel of A Wrinkle in Time with Frozen's powerful themes of identity, enchantment, and sisterhood. Claire Martinson still worries about her older sister Sophie, who battled a mysterious illness last year. But things are back to normal as they move into Windermere Manor . . . until the sisters climb a strange ladder in a fireplace and enter the magical land of Arden. There, they find a world in turmoil. The four guilds of magic no longer trust each other, the beloved unicorns have disappeared, and terrible wraiths roam freely. Scared, the girls return home. But when Sophie vanishes in the night, it will take all of Claire's courage to climb back up the ladder, find her sister, and uncover the unicorns' greatest secret. A Kids' Indie Next Selection A Mighty Girl Best Book of the Year An ALA Top Ten First Novel for Youth

Author : Robb Pearlman
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-03
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780789329103

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101 Ways to Use a Unicorn by Robb Pearlman Pdf

Fans of the magical unicorn are legion, and the unicorn’s appearance in pop culture shows no signs of waning. This book presents lighthearted, slightly twisted, and always funny practical uses for a unicorn. Everyone loves unicorns—what’s not to love? They’re beautiful, magical creatures. Author Robb Pearlman and illustrator Dave Urban join twistedly hilarious forces once again to create 101 Ways to Use a Unicorn, their follow-up to 101 Ways to Kill a Zombie. This latest book is a manual of sorts, detailing creative ways to employ the neighborhood unicorn in everyday life. The methods range from the practical to pop cultural to slightly dark—but all are laugh-out-loud funny: • Hunger Games: the unicorn is an arrow being shot out of a longbow by a teenage girl • Bookmark: the unicorn’s horn is between the pages of a closed book on a nightstand • Clothesline: a clothesline is strung between the side of a house and the unicorn horn, as a housewife hangs clothes • Award Ceremony Seat Filler: the unicorn is in a tuxedo, seated between Angelina Jolie and Meryl Streep • Jedi: the unicorn’s horn is lit up like a light saber in a fight with Darth Vader Equal parts satire and tribute to this beloved mythical animal, 101 Ways to Use a Unicorn is sure to tickle unicorn fans young and old.

Author : R. R. Russell
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781402279935

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The Unicorn Thief by R. R. Russell Pdf

Danger lurks in the mist. Twig and Ben are unicorn riders--guardians whose job it is to keep the last free unicorn herd safe. But a new danger is threatening the beautiful, mysterious creatures of Lonehorn Island. A thief from Terracornus has snuck onto the misty island and stolen Ben's loyal unicorn, Indy. There's only one path for Ben and Twig--straight into the secret, shadowy heart of the island and through the passage to Terracornus. But their rescue mission is unexpectedly complicated by a secret Ben has been hiding. A secret about the Queen of Terracornus who has enslaved all the unicorns of Ben's homeland. A secret that could save them all--or start a war.

Author : Dorothy Dunnett
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 689 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307762436

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The Unicorn Hunt by Dorothy Dunnett Pdf

With the bravura storytelling and pungent authenticity of detail she brought to her acclaimed Lymond Chronicles, Dorothy Dunnett, grande dame of the historical novel, presents The House of Niccolo series. The time is the 15th century, when intrepid merchants became the new knighthood of Europe. Among them, none is bolder or more cunning than Nicholas vander Poele of Bruges, the good-natured dyer's apprentice who schemes and swashbuckles his way to the helm of a mercantile empire. Scotland, 1468: a nation at the edge of Europe, a civilization on the threshold of the Modern Age. Merchants, musicians, politicians, and pageantry fill the court of King James III. In its midst, Nicholas seeks to avenge his bride's claim that she carries the bastard of his archenemy, Simon St. Pol. When she flees before Nicholas can determine whether or not the rumored child is his own—or exists at all—Nicholas gives chase. So begins the deadly game of cat and mouse that will lead him from the infested cisterns of Cairo to the misted canals of Venice at carnival. Breathlessly paced, sparkling with wit. The Unicorn Hunt confirms Dorothy Dunnett as the genre's finest practitioner.

Author : Ellis Michaels
Publisher : Infinite Summer Publishing
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781733324007

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Bad Unicorn by Ellis Michaels Pdf

Who said all unicorns have to be good? Xavier isn't like other unicorns. He's got attitude and the tongue to match. But that attitude gets him kicked out of Unicaria, the secret part of the forest where all the unicorns live. With nowhere to go, Xavier wanders for days until he is befriended by a young man and woman from a nearby village. Together, they accidentally uncover an evil wizard's plot to invade Unicaria and kill all the unicorns. When no one believes their story, they take matters into their own hands and embark on a quest to save the unicorns - and unknowingly, the world. Bad Unicorn is a standalone fantasy novel that tries not to take itself too seriously. Follow Xavier as he adjusts to the humanoid world while trying to save everyone he's ever known. Filled with fun and adventure, humor and horror, this book will change the way you look at unicorns forever.

Author : Rachel Morrisroe
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780241392218

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How to Grow a Unicorn by Rachel Morrisroe Pdf

A rollicking, rhyming read-aloud treat from wordsmith extraordinaire, debut author Rachel Morrisroe, and the ridiculously talented, bestselling Steven Lenton Welcome to Mr Pottifer's Parlour of Plants: a magical shop with the most surprising plants you'll ever see! Sarah thinks she's discovered the perfect gift for her garden-loving grandma, but before you can say GARDEN FULL OF UNICORNS, things grow wildly out-of-hand! Live your own hilarious unicorn fantasy in this rip-roaring, rhyming delight from a terrifically talented new picture book author, with illustrations from the brilliant, bestselling illustrator Steven Lenton - illustrator of Shifty McGifty and The Hundred and One Dalmations picture book.

Author : Bruce Coville
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545128070

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The Last Hunt by Bruce Coville Pdf

The Last Hunt weaves together all the strands of the great clash between the Hunters and the unicorns. As the Hunters invade Luster, bent on the extermination of the unicorns, the unicorns rally to defend themselves. To do so, they will be forced to make peace with their intimate enemies, the delvers. Even worse, the Hunters may not be the greatest danger. For Luster itself is beginnings to collapse from the damage done to the great world tree when Beloved tore a hole between the worlds. Preventing that collapse will require Cara--reunited at last with her mother and father--to discover the secret of how and why Luster was originally created. But first she must confront her own ancestor, the fierce and wily Beloved!