Chuck Miller Libros

In this revealing and varied collection of interviews, Stephen King talks about his life, family, films and in particular about his macabre novels of the unknown that have made him so well known. "My soul must be very black, indeed," observes King, virtuoso of horror fiction, but these 30-odd interviews do not lay bare his soul. They do, however, reveal some interesting things about his insomnia and persistent fears (he hates darkness), his literary sources, work habits (he writes two hours a day, seven days a week) and how his scary novels are linked to his childhood insecurities and feelings of inadequacy. The interviews, conducted by various journalists over the past decade, originally ran in media ranging from Penthouse to the Baltimore Sun. Shrugging off critics who dismiss his work as derivative, King explains his fascination with the horrific and calls himself a good writer, not a great one. His comments on his novels and their movie adaptations are often astute, as when he interprets Carrie as a parable of women's consciousness or pans Stanley Kubrick's frigid direction of The Shining.

Focusing on the critical need for a solid business plan in the construction industry, this guide emphasizes its role as a key management tool for defining strategy, tactics, and execution. It highlights the alarming statistics of planning deficiencies among builders and remodelers, advocating for structured planning to set achievable goals. The book offers a step-by-step approach to developing a comprehensive business plan, covering market research, product development, marketing strategies, and financial forecasting, complemented by a practical Excel workbook for financial statements.