Published July 2003
by Authorhouse .
Written in
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | 172 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL9777482M |
| ISBN 10 | 141072526X |
| ISBN 10 | 9781410725264 |
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"The Warehouse," a new sci-fi novel from author Rob Hart, weaves a tale of a workplace so bent on making profits that workers are slowly transformed into modern-day . Hart dedicates the book to a real victim, Maria Fernandes, who worked part time at three different jobs and accidentally suffocated on gas fumes while sleeping in her car in That’s a profound inspiration, and Hart has written a hell of a prosecution of modern commerce and the nature of work, all contained in the matrix of a Cory Doctorow–esque postmodern thriller that might not turn out the way you hoped. Featured Book. Everything Dog Book. Choosing, caring for, and living with your new dog. Get This Book. feature Product Gunsmithing Made Easy. Any enthusiast with average skills, affordable tools, and a modest budget will enjoy this instructive handbook. Get This Book. Popular books. Book Warehouse is the national leader among discount booksellers. We have stores located across America from coast to coast and offer a broad range of books for all tastes, interests, and ages. From cookbooks to religion, children’s educational books to romance, science to history - .
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