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One Shot

Child Lee, 2008

Six shots. Five dead. One heartland city thrown into a state of terror. But within hours the cops have it solved: a slam-dunk case. Except for one thing. The accused man says: You got the wrong guy. Then he says: Get Reacher for me. And sure enough, from the world he lives in — no phone, no address, no commitments-ex-military investigator Jack Reacher is coming. In Lee Child's astonishing new thriller, Reacher's arrival will change everything — about a case that isn't what it seems, about lives tangled in baffling ways, about a killer who missed one shot-and by doing so give Jack Reacher one shot at the truth... The gunman worked from a parking structure just thirty yards away-point-blank range for a trained military sniper like James Barr. His victims were in the wrong place at the wrong time. But why does Barr want Reacher at his side? There are good reasons why Reacher is the last person Barr would want to see. But when Reacher hears Barr's own words, he understands. And a slam-dunk case explodes. Soon Reacher is teamed with a young defense lawyer who is working against her D.A. father and dueling with a prosecution team that has an explosive secret of its own. Like most things Reacher has known in life, this case is a complex battlefield. But, as always, in battle, Reacher is at his best. Moving in the shadows, picking his spots, Reacher gets closer and closer to the unseen enemy who is pulling the strings. And for Reacher, the only way to take him down is to know his ruthlessness and respect his cunning-and then match him shot for shot... Подробнее

The Kill

Brennan Allison, 2008

Her worst nightmare brought back to life, she risks everything for a second shot at justice. For thirty years, FBI scientist Olivia St. Martin has lived with guilt and one abiding certainty-that while she wasn't able to save her sister's life, she did testify and helped to convict the rapist and killer. When shocking new evidence exonerates the man Olivia is sure she saw abduct her sister, she breaks every rule in the book to uncover the truth. Driven by the possibility that she put the wrong man behind bars, Olivia discovers that a serial killer has been at large all these years. Believing that the monster has just struck again in Seattle, Olivia leaves her lab and poses as a field agent, sharing her unofficial investigation with a hardworking Seattle cop. Olivia doesn't want to lie to detective Zack Travis. And she certainly doesn't want to fall in love. But as the investigation intensifies, Olivia and Zack find that they're rapidly losing control-over their hearts, their secrets, and a case that threatens to consume them. Подробнее

Zagazoo

Blake Quentin, 2012

Zagazoo is a baby like no other. In this quite exceptional picture book, young readers will be delighted by the hilarious and unexpected changes in his behaviour as Zagazoo grows up. Parents may detect some strange echoes of family life. Подробнее

The Skeptical Romancer: Selected Travel Writing

Maugham W. Somerset, 2012

W. Somerset Maugham was one of the seminal writers of the twentieth century, and his travel writing has long been considered among his finest work. Now, acclaimed travel writer Pico Iyer maps out a masterful tour of these vivid, evocative pieces that are collected here for the first time. Maugham worked as a secret agent in Russia, published novels in London, staged plays in New York, and traveled throughout Europe, Asia, India, and the United States, chronicling his travels, wherever he went, with exceptional insight. Beginning with In the Land of the Blessed Virgin and culminating in A Partial View, Iyer selects vignettes of Maugham's razor-sharp prose that track his transformation from a boyish traveler in Spain to a worldly man of letters. This is Maugham at his most keenly observant, direct, and powerful. Подробнее

Decameron

Boccaccio Professor Giovanni, 2012

A brilliant new translation of the work that Herman Hesse called the first great masterpiece of European storytelling. In the summer of 1348, with the plague ravaging Florence, ten young men and women take refuge in the countryside, where they entertain themselves with tales of love, death, and corruption, featuring a host of characters, from lascivious clergymen and mad kings to devious lovers and false miracle-makers. Named after the Greek for ten days, Boccaccio's book of stories draws on ancient mythology, contemporary history, and everyday life, and has influenced the work of myriad writers who came after him. J. G. Nichols's new translation, faithful to the original but rendered in eminently readable modern English, captures the timeless humor of one of the great classics of European literature. Подробнее

Playing for Pizza

Grisham John, 2008

Rick Dockery was the third-string quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. In the AFC Championship game, to the surprise and dismay of virtually everyone, Rick actually got into the game. With a 17-point lead and just minutes to go, Rick provided what was arguably the worst single performance in the history of the NFL. Overnight, he became a national laughingstock — and was immediately cut by the Browns and shunned by all other teams. But all Rick knows is football, and he insists that his agent find a team that needs him. Against enormous odds, Rick finally gets a job — as the starting quarterback for the Mighty Panthers... of Parma, Italy. The Parma Panthers desperately want a former NFL player — any former NFL player — at their helm. And now they've got Rick, who knows nothing about Parma (not even where it is) and doesn't speak a word of Italian. To say that Italy — the land of fine wines, extremely small cars, and football americano — holds a few surprises for Rick Dockery would be something of an understatement... Подробнее

Fodor's Spain 2012 Full-color guide — Make your trip to Spain unforgettable with illustrated features, maps, and color photos. Customize your trip with simple planning tools — Top experiences & attractions — Convenient overview of each region and its highlights — Easy-to-read color regional maps. Explore Spain and beyond — Discerning Fodor's Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more — Word of Mouth tips from fellow Fodor's travelers — Illustrated features on the Prado Museum, the wines of Spain, Gaudi, flamenco, the Alhambra, tapas, and Basque Country — Best beaches, best restaurants, best tapas spots, and best lodgings. Opinions from destination experts — Fodor's Spain-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts — Revised annually to provide the latest information. Подробнее

Fodor's Guatemala Fodor's choice ratings you can trust. Exceptional restaurants, hotels, and sights selected to help you make the best choices. Simple pleasures. Embrace the local culture as you shop for colorful textiles at markets, watch the sunrise over Mayan ruins, or relax at a cafe on a colonial plaza. Boundless activities. Find choices for every traveler, from hiking on a volcano and exploring wildlife preserves to ecotouring near Lago Atitlan and studying Spanish in Antigua. Local Experts Fodor's worldwide team of 700 writers reveal their favorite haunts to enrich your travel experience. Freshest Facts You won't find a more up-to-date guide to the region. Our writers seek out hot spots while verifying that current listings still meet our high standards. Travelers Like You Get candid advice from fellow travelers at Fodors.com, and read their Word of Mouth tips throughout this book. Подробнее

Fodor's New Zealand Full-color guide — Make your trip to New Zealand unforgettable with maps, illustrated features, and color photos. Customize your trip with simple planning tools; Top Experiences and Attractions; Field-tested itineraries; Easy-to-read color regional maps Explore Auckland, the Marlborough wine region, Fiordland National Park, and beyond; Discerning Fodor's Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more; Word of Mouth tips from fellow Fodor's travelers; Illustrated features on hiking New Zealand, Mori art, and New Zealand's geological wonders; Best open-air adventures, wine-tasting experiences, and cultural and food festivals Opinions from destination experts; Fodor's local writers reveal their favorite haunts; Frequently updated to provide the latest information. Подробнее

Fodor's Venice and the Best of Northern Italy Full-color guide — Make your trip to Northern Italy unforgettable with illustrated features, 40 maps, and 200 color photos. Customize your trip with simple planning tools; Top experiences & attractions; Practical advice for getting around; Easy-to-read color regional maps. Explore Venice, the Lake District, the Riviera, and beyond; Discerning Fodor's Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more; Word of Mouth tips from fellow Fodor's travelers; Illustrated features on Venice's St. Mark's Basilica, wine in the Piedmont, and shopping in Milan; Best Alpine adventures, world-class museums, and out-of-the-way villages Opinions from destination experts; Fodor's Italy-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts; Frequently updated to provide the latest information. Подробнее

Smokin' Seventeen

Evanovich Janet, 2012

Where there's smoke there's fire, and no one knows this better than New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. Dead bodies are showing up in shallow graves on the empty construction lot of Vincent Plum Bail Bonds. No one is sure who the killer is, or why the victims have been offed, but what is clear is that Stephanie's name is on the killer's list. Short on time to find the murderer, Stephanie is also under pressure from family and friends to choose between her on-again-off-again boyfriend, Trenton cop Joe Morelli, and the bad boy in her life, security expert Ranger. Stephanie's mom wants her to dump them both for a former high school football star who's just returned to town. Stephanie's sidekick, Lula, suggests a red-hot boudoir bake-off. And Joe's old-world grandmother gives Stephanie the eye, which may mean that it's time to get out of town. With a cold-blooded killer after her, a handful of hot men, and a capture list that includes a dancing bear and a senior citizen vampire, Stephanie's life looks like it's about to go up in smoke. Подробнее

For Women Only in the Workplace

Feldhahn Shaunti, 2012

This expanded edition includes faith-based insights throughout, plus an added chapter with supportive application and wisdom from senior Christian women in the workplace. Millions of women gained eye-opening insights about the inner lives of men through Shaunti Feldhahn's best-selling book For Women Only. Now with The Male Factor, Feldhahn brings her innovative research approach to the workplace to help women understand their male colleagues. Based on a nationwide survey and confidential interviews with thousands of men whose anonymity was guaranteed, her book reveals the private thoughts and attitudes that men rarely disclose but every woman needs to know. Подробнее

The Betterphoto Guide to Photographing Light

Miotke Jim, 2012

Amateur photographers will love this practical guide to understanding and maximising natural light, as well as modifying it with flash, for a wide variety of subjects including nature, landscapes, people, flowers, animals and travel destinations. The book's conversational tone means readers will connect easily with it and the learn-by-doing assignments make concepts easy to grasp. Also includes more than 200 images from the authors and BetterPhoto contest winners that will provide instruction and inspiration throughout. Подробнее

Fodor's Central America

Fodor's Central America, 2012

Fodor's. For Choice Travel Experiences. Fodor's helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Although you're at the helm, Fodor's offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination. It's like having a friend in Central America — Updated annually, Fodor's Central America provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available in a guidebook. Fodor's Central America features options for a variety of budgets, interests, and tastes, so you make the choices to plan your trip of a lifetime. If it's not worth your time, it's not in this book. Fodor's discriminating ratings, including our top tier Fodor's Choice designations, ensure that you'll know about the most interesting and enjoyable places in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Experience Central America like a local Fodor's Central America includes choices for every traveler, from lounging on the beach in Honduras or scaling Mayan ruins in Guatemala to browsing open-air markets in Nicaragua, and much more — Indispensable, customized trip planning tools include Top Reasons to Go, Word of Mouth advice from other travelers, and tips to help save money, bypass lines, and avoid common travel pitfalls. Visit Fodors.com for more ideas and information, travel deals, vacation planning tips, reviews and to exchange travel advice with other travelers. Подробнее

Hope Against Hope

Mandel'shtam Nadezhda, 2011

The story of the poet Osip Mandelstam, who suffered continuous persecution under Stalin, but whose wife constantly supported both him and his writings until he died in 1938. Подробнее

The Witch and the Warrior

Monk Karyn, 2011

The historical tales of Karyn Monk are filled with unforgettable romance and her own special brand of warmth and humor. Now love casts its spell in the Highlands, as a warrior seeks a miracle from a mysterious lady of secrets and magic... The Witch and the Warrior Suspected of witchcraft, Gwendolyn MacSween has been condemned to being burned at the stake at the hands of her own clan. Yet rescue comes from a most unlikely source. Mad Alex MacDunn, laird of the mighty rival clan MacDunn, is a man whose past is scarred with tragedy and loss. His last hope lies in capturing the witch of the MacSweens — and using her magic to heal his dying son. He expects to find an old hag... Instead he finds a young woman of unearthly beauty. There's only one problem: Gwendolyn has no power to bewitch or to heal. Now she must pretend to be a sorceress — or herself perish. But can she use her common sense to save Alex's son, and her natural powers as a woman to enchant a fierce and handsome Highland warrior — before a dangerous enemy destroys them both? Подробнее

Business Stripped Bare

Branson Sir Richard, 2011

In Business Stripped Bare, Sir Richard Branson shares the inside track on his life in business and reveals the incredible truth about his most risky, brilliant and audacious deals. Discover why Virgin tried to take on one of the world's biggest superbrands, how Virgin Mobile USA holds the record as the fastest company in history to generate revenues of over one billion dollars (faster than Microsoft, Google and Amazon) and how Richard is the only person in the world to have built eight billion-dollar companies from scratch in eight different sectors. Combining invaluable advice with the remarkable and candid inside stories of Virgin's greatest achievements, as well as some of its setbacks, Business Stripped Bare is a dynamic, inspirational and truly original guide to success in business and in life. Whether you are an executive, an entrepreneur or are just starting out, Richard strips business down to show how you can succeed and make a difference. Подробнее

The Blue Book

Kennedy A.L., 2012

You are crossing the Atlantic on a liner with your boyfriend who may or may not be planning to propose. You are fleeing the past — your ex-lover Arthur, the man who helped you dupe the vulnerable into believing loved ones were trying to make contact from beyond the grave. But there's a secret you've kept from Arthur, a deception about the two of you that threatens to emerge when you discover Arthur's presence on the boat. Подробнее

Cavalier Queen

Mountain Fiona, 2012

She was the Princess Diana of her day. Her story The English Gone With The Wind. She loved clothes and jewels and parties. She had exquisite taste in interior design. She seemed destined to reign as one of England's most glamorous queens, famed for the beautiful palaces she designed and decorated. Instead, Princess Henrietta Maria of France became caught up in the Civil War, one of the greatest cataclysms in English history. Swept from her life of luxury into the squalid brutality of battle and the loneliness of exile, her heart was torn by the two men she loved — her husband, tragic Charles I and charismatic Harry Jermyn, who designed and built most of London's West End, including the street which bears his name. This is their story. Подробнее

Seuss-isms

Dr. Seuss, 2001

A perfect introduction to reading Spanish! Simple English words and sentences are introduced by pictures. Then the words and sentences are translated into Spanish with the translation of the featured word in capital letters. It's that easy. And for the child who wants to go further — a two-page, basic key to the pronunciation of the language. Great for introducing Spanish to English-speaking children and for introducing English to Spanish-speaking children! Подробнее

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