ANDREW WILSON

Fresh from finishing university in England, Adam Woods arrives in Venice to begin a new chapter in his life. He soon secures employment as the personal assistant of Gordon Crace -- a famous expatriate novelist who makes his home in a dank and crumbling palazzo, surrounded by fabulous works of art, piles of unanswered correspondence and the memories of his former literary glory. Before long Adam becomes indispensable to the feeble Crace, and he finds himself at once drawn to and repelled by his elderly employer''s brilliant mind and eccentric habits. As Adam comes to learn more about the scandal that brought Crace to Venice years ago, he realizes he has stumbled upon the raw material that could launch his own literary career and makes a bold decision: He will secretly write the famous author''s biography. But outsmarting Crace is easier said than done, and the two soon find themselves locked in a bitter contest over the right to determine how the story of Crace''s life will end. Against the haunting backdrop of the serene city, the two men engage in a ruthless game of cat and mouse that builds to a breathtaking and unexpected conclusion.

Abandonado por su novia, insatisfecho con su trabajo, Adam decide escapar a Italia para dar clases particulares de inglés al adolescente Antonio. A su llegada, no obstante, descubre que el muchacho ha dejado embarazada a la hija de su criada, y que los padres han optado por enviarlo al extranjero. Pero la suerte de Adam parece mejorar cuando Gordon Crace acepta contratarlo como asistente personal. Crace, autor britanico responsable de una exitosa novela sobre las perversiones del mundillo universitario, es un excentrico personaje que jamas abandona su casa pero que tampoco tolera la soledad. Pese a tales exigencias, Adam decide que la mansion del escritor quiza sea el lugar mas adecuado para redactar su primer libro. Y ese libro bien podria ser la biografia de su empleador, ya que este es dueño de un pasado donde los abusos sexuales se dan la mano con el asesinato. Para Adam, descubrir la verdad no sera sinonimo de justicia, sino de best seller? Con Mentiras en Venecia, Andrew Wilson nos ofrece un magnifico thriller psicologico sobre los oscuros secretos que se esconden tras la belleza decadente de Venecia, una ciudad poblada por personajes aun mas turbios que el agua de sus canales.

Adam Woods part pour Venise avec l'ambition de devenir écrivain. Engagé comme secrétaire particulier par un vieillard excentrique, Gordon Crace, vivant reclus dans son palazzo, il trouve son sujet en la personne de cet érudit capricieux et secret. Le jeune homme est prêt à tout pour découvrir les secrets de son passé. Commence alors un étrange jeu de confessions intimes, d'où surgit le spectre d'un amant de Crace, mort à vingt ans dans des circonstances mystérieuses. Mais dans ce jeu de dupes, qui manipule l'autre ? Un thriller vénéneux, dans l'atmosphère envoûtante et trouble de Venise.

A heart of darkness beats within this sparkling series. Fizzy with charm yet edge with menace, Andrew Wilson''s Christie novels do Dame Agatha proud. Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Philip Kerr'' - A. J. FINN, bestselling author of THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW ''Do you have a secret side, Mrs Christie?'' In January 1927, Agatha Christie is on an ocean liner bound for the Canary Islands. She has been sent there by the British Secret Intelligence Service to investigate the death of an agent, whose partly mummified body has been found in a cave. Early one morning, Agatha witnesses a woman fall from the ship into the sea. At first, nobody connects the murder of the young man on Tenerife with the suicide of a mentally unstable heiress. Yet, soon after she checks into the glamorous Taoro Hotel, Agatha uncovers a series of dark secrets . . . ''The queen of crime is the central character in this audacious mystery, which reinvents the story of her mysterious disappearance with thrilling results'' GUARDIAN `Set on a luxury ocean liner and in an opulent hotel, this clever whodunit is a fitting tribute to Christie'' -THE LADY ''A brilliant idea to turn a "lady novelist" into a sleuth . . . a fascinating blend of biography, intrigue and melodrama'' EVENING STANDARD What readers are saying about Andrew Wilson''s books: ''Wilson not only knows his subject but he deftly moves the tale away from mere literary ventriloquism and into darker territory. Great fun, too'' Observer ''A crafty whodunit worthy of the queen of mystery herself . . . . Wilson does a superior job of balancing surprising plot developments with a sensitive portrayal of his lead''s inner life'' Publishers Weekly `The initial premise of the story is pure genius, and when the reader realises by the end of chapter one whose head they are inside, goose bumps are guaranteed to occur'' Greg, Goodreads, 4 stars `A darkly twisting tale of murder and manipulation'' Erin Britton, NetGalley, 4 stars

Harold Robbins, the godfather of the airport novel, changed the face of publishing with classics such as "The Carpetbaggers", "The Dream Merchants" and "The Lonely Lady". This book describes his extraordinary life. Harold Robbins, el padrino de las novelas de aeropuertos, cambio la faz del panorama editorial con clasicos como "The Carpetbaggers", "The Dream Merchants" o "The Lonely Lady". Esta obra nos relata su extraordinaria vida.

This textbook employs a corpus-based approach to language and linguistics. It takes the student through the subject's background, its contemporary practical application, and its future prospects.

Este libro presenta alrededor de 200 proyectos de jardines fáciles de comprender, que profesionales y aficionados podrán trasladar y adaptar a sus propios diseños y jardines. Se incluyen fotografías, planos a escala, bocetos, perspectivas asi como memorias que explican cada proyecto de jardin. Las propuestas recogidas en este libro de consulta son obra de algunos de los paisajistas mas innovadores, que ofrecen soluciones practicas para emplazamientos de distintas superficies y formas, en medios urbanos y campestres, y con condiciones climatologicas diferentes. Los conceptos basicos del diseño de jardines se abordan de manera clara y concisa, asi como las tecnicas que utilizan los diseñadores a la hora de plasmar sus ideas en el papel, lo que permitira al lector interpretar sin dificultad los elementos clave del dibujo como son la escala, el alzado, la planta y las perspectivas. Los proyectos de jardines presentados, que abarcan un gran abanico de estilos, se han agrupado en siete apartados que facilitaran su comprension: jardines de trazado geometrico, informales, pequeños, tematicos, urbanos y campestres, asi como jardines acuaticos. El libro incluye tambien un directorio de las paginas web de los proyectistas y otros detalles de contacto.

Este libro selecciona más de 140 proyectos prácticos de jardines pequeños realizados por diseñadores de renombre internacional. Presentados en capítulos temáticos, incluyen plantas de jardines de trazado geometrico e informal, asi como cubiertas ajardinadas, habitaciones-jardin y jardines muy pequeños o situados en emplazamientos dificiles. En cada uno de los proyectos se proporcionan indicaciones, ideas y tecnicas adaptables a la mayoria de los jardines, en funcion del clima y el emplazamiento. El libro contiene plantas, dibujos y fotografias, asi como una descripcion de las caracteristicas clave de cada jardin, que ayudaran a resolver espacios estrechos, en sombra o en pendiente. Explica como introducir cambios de nivel, escalones, entarimados, surtidores, limites, luminarias y elementos decorativos. Tambien ofrece pautas acerca del tipo de vegetacion mas adecuado para cada caso. Lleno de ideas estimulantes, este libro es un instrumento extremadamente util e inspirador que proporciona soluciones practicas para todo tipo de espacios, ya sea un jardin tradicional con gran densidad de plantas o un espacio moderno donde relajarse.

How 7 Transformational Events in 1776 Paved the Way for Todays Post-Christian WestWith dizzying social transformations in everything from gender to social justice, it may seem like theres never been a more tumultuous period in history. But a single year in the late 18th century saw a number of influential transformationsor even revolutionsthat changed the social trajectory of the Western world. By understanding how those events influenced todays cultural landscape, Christians can more effectively bear witness to Gods truth in a post-Christian age.In Remaking the World, Andrew Wilson highlights 7 major developments from the year 1776globalization, the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the Great Enrichment, the American Revolution, the rise of post-Christianity, and the dawn of Romanticismand explains their relevance to social changes happening today. Carefully examining key documents and historical figures, Wilson demonstrates how a monumental number of political, philosophical, economical, and industrial changes in the year of Americas founding shaped the modern West into a "WEIRDER" society: Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic, Ex-Christian, and Romantic. This thoroughly researched yet accessible book offers a unique historical perspective on modern views of family, government, religion, and moralitygiving Christians the historical lens they need to understand todays post-Christian trends and respond accordingly.Relevant Cultural and Historical Analysis: Skillfully connects key ideas and events from the past to the present Comprehensive: Examines important developments from 1776, including the American Revolution, Thomas Paines Common Sense, Edward Gibbons The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire; James Watts steam engine; Adam Smiths Wealth of Nations; and Immanuel Kants Critique of Pure ReasonInformative: Covers key historical figures, including John Adams, Edmund Burke, and David Hume Biblical: Equips and encourages readers to share the gospel in a post-Christian world A Great Resource for Pastors, Scholars, and Readers of Carl Truemans The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self