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Austen's hilarious early stories and sketches, now collected in one gorgeous clothbound volume Jane Austen's earliest writing dates from when she was just eleven-years-old, and already shows the hallmarks of her mature work. But it is also a product of the times in which she grew up--dark, grotesque, often surprisingly bawdy, and a far cry from the polished, sparkling novels of manners for which she became famous. Drunken heroines, babies who bite off their mothers' fingers, and a letter-writer who has murdered her whole family all feature in these highly spirited pieces. This edition includes all of Austen's juvenilia, including her "History of England" and the novella Lady Susan, in which the anti-heroine schemes and cheats her way through high society.

Lady Audley's Secret is, perhaps, the most famous of the Victorian 'sensation' novels. When beautiful young Lucy Graham accepts the hand of Sir Michael Audley, her fortune and her future look secure. But Lady Audley's past is shrouded in mystery, and to Sir Michael's nephew Robert, she is not all that she seems. When his good friend George Talboys suddenly disappears, Robert is determined to find him, and to unearth the truth. His quest reveals a tangled story of lies and deception, crime and intrigue, whose sensational twists turn the conventional picture of Victorian womanhood on its head. Can Robert's darkest suspicions really be true?

The Three Musketeers follows the career of an impoverished young gentleman, D'Artagnan, who sets off to Paris to seek fortune as a member of the King's guard. Once there, he meets Porthos, Athos and Aramis, the musketeers of the book's title, and embarks on a daring and exciting series of adventures. France is under threat, and the friends must use all their guile and ingenuity to outwit the dastardly schemes of Cardinal Richelieu and the glamorous spy, Milady. This edition is abridged.

On 11 September 1973, President Salvador Allende of Chile, Latin America''s first democratically elected Marxist president, was deposed in a violent coup d''état. Early that morning the phone lines to Allende''s office were cut, army officers loyal to the republic were arrested and shortly afterwards bombs from four British-made Hawker Hunter jets began slamming into the presidential palace. Allende refused to leave his post, making broadcasts to encourage the Chilean people until the last pro-government radio station was silenced. Later that morning he was found dead, with an AK-47 that had been a gift from Fidel Castro by his side.The coup had been planned for months, even years before it actually happened. In fact, from the moment Allende''s electoral victory in 1970 became a possibility, business leaders in Chile, extreme right-wing groups, high-ranking officers in the Chilean military and the US administration and the CIA worked together to secure a prompt and dramatic end to his progressive social programme.Why Allende seemed such a threat in the political and economic context of the time and how the coup was engineered is the story Oscar Guardiola-Rivera tells, drawing on a wide range of sources, including phone transcripts and documents released as recently as 2008. It is a radical retelling of a moment in history that even at the height of Cold War paranoia - a time when Henry Kissinger described Chile as ''a dagger pointed at the heart of Antarctica'' -shocked the world and which continues to resonate today. As the uprisings of the Arab Spring and the global protests at austerity measures introduced since the crash of 2008 show, the world is struggling to deal with the economic and political dilemmas Allende faced at the time.

Old Rosa the bag lady shuffles along the streets of New York, stinking, silent and shunned by man and beast. Time and again her nephew, Michael Marcinkus the grocer, has tried to help - but Rosa remains unknowable, hushed inside her hulk. On the day of the St Patrick's Day Parade, Rosa is in a terrible accident. As she lies in a coma, Mr Marcinkus visits her squalid flat and unearths something remarkable from the monstrous piles of junk: two glittering pieces of Hollywood history. How on earth does decrepit old Rosa come to own such treasure? And what is to be done with them now? Word of Rosa's 'Ruby Millions' soon gets out, and these old articles of faith become an irresistible beacon for the misplaced hopes and darkest desires of an unforgettable cast of characters. Could a pair of priceless slippers really bring some magic into to a mundane life? Would an unexpected windfall bring a hope of happiness? Lives are changed, relationships tested and real values challenged. But in the hunger to possess the prize, will anyone stop to learn the incredible story of the woman to whom they once belonged? The Ruby Slippers is a rare and moving story about the search for meaning, and the meaning of value.

The fourth book in the series finds Verlaque and Bonnet on vacation on a remote island in the glittering MediterraneanLike Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri, M. L. Longworths books enchant mystery lovers with a taste for good food and gorgeous landscapes. In Murder on the Ile Sordou, Judge Antoine Verlaque and his girlfriend, law professor Marine Bonnet, are hoping to enjoy a relaxing holiday at the Locanda Sordou, an opulent hotel that is reopening after decades, but someone has other plans.Maxime and Catherine Le Bon have spent their life savings restoring the Locanda, which lies on an archipelago just off the coast of Marseille. The murder of one of the guests casts a shadow over everyones vacation, and Verlaque and Bonnet are once again called to investigate. But things go from bad to worse when a violent storm cuts off all communication with the mainland. Will the killer strike again?

Determined to re-evaluate her life, Jude Murray flees America to take refuge in Faerie Hill Cottage in the small Irish village of Ardmore. Surrounded by the beautiful scenery and refreshed by a more relaxed lifestyle, Jude finds herself fascinated by the local folklore. Even her cottage seems to have a resident ghost and Jude decides to embark on a personal research project to find out more.Finally back in Ireland after years of travelling, Aidan Gallagher is also something of an expert when it comes to his country''s haunting myths. He''s returned to devote himself to managing the family''s business. But in Jude Murray he sees a woman who can soothe his heart and stir his blood. And he begins to share the legends of the land with her- while they create a passionate history of their own...

The Rosie Effect is the charming and hilarious sequel to Graeme Simsion''s bestselling debut novel The Rosie Project.With the Wife Project complete, Don settles into a new job and married life in New York. But it''s not long before certain events are taken out of his control and it''s time to embark on a new project . . .As Don tries to get to grips with the requirements of starting a family, his unusual research style gets him into trouble. To make matters worse, Don has invited his closest friend to stay with them, but Gene is not exactly the best model for marital happiness. As Don''s life with Rosie continues to be unpredictable, he needs to remember that emotional support is just as important as practical expertise.Join Don and Rosie in the next chapter of their weird and wonderful journey in Graeme Simsion''s unmissable new novel, The Rosie Effect.Praise for Graeme Simsion:''Warm-hearted and perfectly pitched, with profound themes that are worn lightly, this very enjoyable read promises to put Don Tillman on the comic literary map somewhere between Mr Pooter and Adrian Mole.'' Guardian''Funny, endearing, and pure, wonderful escapism.'' Independent''Don Tillman is one of the most endearing, charming and fascinating literary characters I have met in a long time.'' The TimesGraeme Simsion is a full-time writer. Previously an IT consultant and educator, he wrote his first book in 1994 (the standard reference on data modelling). Graeme''s debut novel, The Rosie Project, has had phenomenal success in over forty-two countries and has sold over half a million copies to date. The Rosie Effect is his second novel.Graeme lives in Australia with his wife Anne, a professor of psychiatry and published author, and their two children.

When four armed policemen turn up at Easy Rawlins' door, he thinks he's in trouble. He is. They want him to find Rosemary Goldsmith, the daughter of a millionaire arms dealer. And Easy can't afford to say no. They think she's with Bob Mantle, a boxer turned radical. As a black man in post-war LA, Easy has access to Mantle's world. The LAPD does not. But Mantle's world is a dangerous one. When Easy is almost gunned down on his first day on the case, he realises he'll need more than his wits to find Rose Gold. Has she been kidnapped? Is she colluding? And what does her father really want? Taking you to the beating heart of a wild, corrupt city, Rose Gold matches an iconic detective with his most explosive case yet.

Detective Michael Bennett finally returns to New York City - and to the most unsettling, horrific case of his career. At last, Detective Michael Bennett and his family are coming home to New York City. Thanks to Bennett, the ruthless crime lord whose vengeful mission forced the Bennett family into hiding has been brought down for good. Back in the city that never sleeps, Bennett takes over a chaotic Outreach Squad in Harlem, where he receives an unusual call: a man claims to have seen a group of well-dressed men holding a bizarre party in a condemned building. With no clear crime or evidence, Bennett dismisses the report. But when a charred body is found in that very same building, he is forced to take the caller seriously - and is drawn into an underground criminal world of terrifying depravity.

Les étoiles devraient déjà bien se montrer à ma fenêtre et s'ouvrir à des passages lents à travers la rue solitaire. Avec quel aussi grand labeur la lumière quitte Grenade ! Elle s'empêtre entre les

La nouvelle vient d arriver : les Anglais ont perdu deux mille hommes près d Orléans et les Français n en ont pas perdu un seul. Une jeune fille, dit-on, les a guidés vers la victoire. Elle se présen

Deux frères jumeaux portant le même nom, Antipholus, et accompagnés de serviteurs, jumeaux eux aussi, sont dépareillés lors d un naufrage. Vingt-trois ans plus tard, le hasard les rapproche dans la m

“Martin Codax. Bañarnos emos nas ondas! As sete cantigas. O Pergamiño Vindel” ábrese con cadanseu limiar da presidenta do Parlamento de Galicia, do conselleiro de Cultura, Educación e Ordenación Univ

I cannot believe I am standing in the exact spot where I was standing when I killed my mother...When she was ten Liza Barton shot her mother dead, trying to protect her from her violent stepfather. The court ruled the death a tragic accident. Many believed it to be deliberate murder. Twenty-four years later, Liza is known as Celia. Now a successful interior designer, living in Manhattan, she is happily married for the second time, with a young son, Jack, by her first marriage. Nothing can disturb their peace. But when her new husband surprises her with a gift, her world is suddenly shattered - for it is the very same house where her mother met her death. It soon becomes clear that someone in the community knows Celia's true identity. And when the estate agent who sold the house is brutally murdered, Celia instantly becomes a suspect. As Celia fights to prove her innocence, she has no idea that she and Jack could be the next targets of a ruthless killer.

La cérémonie de mariage du sergent Lindsay Boxer n’est bientôt plus qu’un lointain souvenir lorsqu’elle est appelée pour enquêter sur une affaire sordide : une adolescente a été retrouvée mourante su

Which Greek god makes the best parent?Would you want to be one of Artemis Hunters?Why do so many monsters go into retail?Spend a little more time in Percy Jacksons worlda place where the gods bike among us, monsters man snack bars, and each of us has the potential to become a hero.Find out:- Why Dionysus might actually be the best director Camp Half-Blood could have- How to recognize a monster when you see one- Why even if we arent facing manticores and minotaurs, reading myth can still help us deal with the scary things in our own livesPlus, consult our glossary of people, places, and things from Greek myth: how Medusa got her snake hair extensions, why Chiron isnt into partying and paintball like the rest of his centaur family, and the whole story on Percys mythical namesake.

While England is threatened by the Earl of Northumberland, Young Prince Hal cavorts in London's taverns, accompanied by the dissolute, entertaining Falstaff and his band of rogues. Much of this play's tension involves Prince Hal and Falstaff, as the former tries to live up to his duties and responsibilities. In creating Falstaff, Shakespeare gave us one of the theatre's most enduring and memorable characters.

1904. Als Alteste von funf Geschwistern muss die achtzehnjahrige Hanna ihre Heimat verlassen, um selbst fur ihren Lebensunterhalt zu sorgen. Sie heuert als Kuchengehilfin auf einem Frachtschiff nach Ubersee an und geht in der portugiesischen Kolonie Mosambik von Bord. Dort heiratet sie den Bordellbesitzer Senhor Vaz, der wenig spater stirbt und ihr das Bordell sowie ein stattliches Vermogen hinterlasst. Damit will sie die Lebens- und Arbeitsbedingungen der schwarzen Frauen verbessern. Doch ihre Einmischung in die koloniale Ordnung ist weder bei den Weien noch bei den Schwarzen erwunscht

Austen's hilarious early stories and sketches, now collected in one gorgeous clothbound volume Jane Austen's earliest writing dates from when she was just eleven-years-old, and already shows the hallmarks of her mature work. But it is also a product of the times in which she grew up--dark, grotesque, often surprisingly bawdy, and a far cry from the polished, sparkling novels of manners for which she became famous. Drunken heroines, babies who bite off their mothers' fingers, and a letter-writer who has murdered her whole family all feature in these highly spirited pieces. This edition includes all of Austen's juvenilia, including her "History of England" and the novella Lady Susan, in which the anti-heroine schemes and cheats her way through high society.

Lady Audley's Secret is, perhaps, the most famous of the Victorian 'sensation' novels. When beautiful young Lucy Graham accepts the hand of Sir Michael Audley, her fortune and her future look secure. But Lady Audley's past is shrouded in mystery, and to Sir Michael's nephew Robert, she is not all that she seems. When his good friend George Talboys suddenly disappears, Robert is determined to find him, and to unearth the truth. His quest reveals a tangled story of lies and deception, crime and intrigue, whose sensational twists turn the conventional picture of Victorian womanhood on its head. Can Robert's darkest suspicions really be true?

The Three Musketeers follows the career of an impoverished young gentleman, D'Artagnan, who sets off to Paris to seek fortune as a member of the King's guard. Once there, he meets Porthos, Athos and Aramis, the musketeers of the book's title, and embarks on a daring and exciting series of adventures. France is under threat, and the friends must use all their guile and ingenuity to outwit the dastardly schemes of Cardinal Richelieu and the glamorous spy, Milady. This edition is abridged.

On 11 September 1973, President Salvador Allende of Chile, Latin America''s first democratically elected Marxist president, was deposed in a violent coup d''état. Early that morning the phone lines to Allende''s office were cut, army officers loyal to the republic were arrested and shortly afterwards bombs from four British-made Hawker Hunter jets began slamming into the presidential palace. Allende refused to leave his post, making broadcasts to encourage the Chilean people until the last pro-government radio station was silenced. Later that morning he was found dead, with an AK-47 that had been a gift from Fidel Castro by his side.The coup had been planned for months, even years before it actually happened. In fact, from the moment Allende''s electoral victory in 1970 became a possibility, business leaders in Chile, extreme right-wing groups, high-ranking officers in the Chilean military and the US administration and the CIA worked together to secure a prompt and dramatic end to his progressive social programme.Why Allende seemed such a threat in the political and economic context of the time and how the coup was engineered is the story Oscar Guardiola-Rivera tells, drawing on a wide range of sources, including phone transcripts and documents released as recently as 2008. It is a radical retelling of a moment in history that even at the height of Cold War paranoia - a time when Henry Kissinger described Chile as ''a dagger pointed at the heart of Antarctica'' -shocked the world and which continues to resonate today. As the uprisings of the Arab Spring and the global protests at austerity measures introduced since the crash of 2008 show, the world is struggling to deal with the economic and political dilemmas Allende faced at the time.

Old Rosa the bag lady shuffles along the streets of New York, stinking, silent and shunned by man and beast. Time and again her nephew, Michael Marcinkus the grocer, has tried to help - but Rosa remains unknowable, hushed inside her hulk. On the day of the St Patrick's Day Parade, Rosa is in a terrible accident. As she lies in a coma, Mr Marcinkus visits her squalid flat and unearths something remarkable from the monstrous piles of junk: two glittering pieces of Hollywood history. How on earth does decrepit old Rosa come to own such treasure? And what is to be done with them now? Word of Rosa's 'Ruby Millions' soon gets out, and these old articles of faith become an irresistible beacon for the misplaced hopes and darkest desires of an unforgettable cast of characters. Could a pair of priceless slippers really bring some magic into to a mundane life? Would an unexpected windfall bring a hope of happiness? Lives are changed, relationships tested and real values challenged. But in the hunger to possess the prize, will anyone stop to learn the incredible story of the woman to whom they once belonged? The Ruby Slippers is a rare and moving story about the search for meaning, and the meaning of value.

The fourth book in the series finds Verlaque and Bonnet on vacation on a remote island in the glittering MediterraneanLike Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri, M. L. Longworths books enchant mystery lovers with a taste for good food and gorgeous landscapes. In Murder on the Ile Sordou, Judge Antoine Verlaque and his girlfriend, law professor Marine Bonnet, are hoping to enjoy a relaxing holiday at the Locanda Sordou, an opulent hotel that is reopening after decades, but someone has other plans.Maxime and Catherine Le Bon have spent their life savings restoring the Locanda, which lies on an archipelago just off the coast of Marseille. The murder of one of the guests casts a shadow over everyones vacation, and Verlaque and Bonnet are once again called to investigate. But things go from bad to worse when a violent storm cuts off all communication with the mainland. Will the killer strike again?

Determined to re-evaluate her life, Jude Murray flees America to take refuge in Faerie Hill Cottage in the small Irish village of Ardmore. Surrounded by the beautiful scenery and refreshed by a more relaxed lifestyle, Jude finds herself fascinated by the local folklore. Even her cottage seems to have a resident ghost and Jude decides to embark on a personal research project to find out more.Finally back in Ireland after years of travelling, Aidan Gallagher is also something of an expert when it comes to his country''s haunting myths. He''s returned to devote himself to managing the family''s business. But in Jude Murray he sees a woman who can soothe his heart and stir his blood. And he begins to share the legends of the land with her- while they create a passionate history of their own...

The Rosie Effect is the charming and hilarious sequel to Graeme Simsion''s bestselling debut novel The Rosie Project.With the Wife Project complete, Don settles into a new job and married life in New York. But it''s not long before certain events are taken out of his control and it''s time to embark on a new project . . .As Don tries to get to grips with the requirements of starting a family, his unusual research style gets him into trouble. To make matters worse, Don has invited his closest friend to stay with them, but Gene is not exactly the best model for marital happiness. As Don''s life with Rosie continues to be unpredictable, he needs to remember that emotional support is just as important as practical expertise.Join Don and Rosie in the next chapter of their weird and wonderful journey in Graeme Simsion''s unmissable new novel, The Rosie Effect.Praise for Graeme Simsion:''Warm-hearted and perfectly pitched, with profound themes that are worn lightly, this very enjoyable read promises to put Don Tillman on the comic literary map somewhere between Mr Pooter and Adrian Mole.'' Guardian''Funny, endearing, and pure, wonderful escapism.'' Independent''Don Tillman is one of the most endearing, charming and fascinating literary characters I have met in a long time.'' The TimesGraeme Simsion is a full-time writer. Previously an IT consultant and educator, he wrote his first book in 1994 (the standard reference on data modelling). Graeme''s debut novel, The Rosie Project, has had phenomenal success in over forty-two countries and has sold over half a million copies to date. The Rosie Effect is his second novel.Graeme lives in Australia with his wife Anne, a professor of psychiatry and published author, and their two children.

When four armed policemen turn up at Easy Rawlins' door, he thinks he's in trouble. He is. They want him to find Rosemary Goldsmith, the daughter of a millionaire arms dealer. And Easy can't afford to say no. They think she's with Bob Mantle, a boxer turned radical. As a black man in post-war LA, Easy has access to Mantle's world. The LAPD does not. But Mantle's world is a dangerous one. When Easy is almost gunned down on his first day on the case, he realises he'll need more than his wits to find Rose Gold. Has she been kidnapped? Is she colluding? And what does her father really want? Taking you to the beating heart of a wild, corrupt city, Rose Gold matches an iconic detective with his most explosive case yet.

Detective Michael Bennett finally returns to New York City - and to the most unsettling, horrific case of his career. At last, Detective Michael Bennett and his family are coming home to New York City. Thanks to Bennett, the ruthless crime lord whose vengeful mission forced the Bennett family into hiding has been brought down for good. Back in the city that never sleeps, Bennett takes over a chaotic Outreach Squad in Harlem, where he receives an unusual call: a man claims to have seen a group of well-dressed men holding a bizarre party in a condemned building. With no clear crime or evidence, Bennett dismisses the report. But when a charred body is found in that very same building, he is forced to take the caller seriously - and is drawn into an underground criminal world of terrifying depravity.

Les étoiles devraient déjà bien se montrer à ma fenêtre et s'ouvrir à des passages lents à travers la rue solitaire. Avec quel aussi grand labeur la lumière quitte Grenade ! Elle s'empêtre entre les

La nouvelle vient d arriver : les Anglais ont perdu deux mille hommes près d Orléans et les Français n en ont pas perdu un seul. Une jeune fille, dit-on, les a guidés vers la victoire. Elle se présen

Deux frères jumeaux portant le même nom, Antipholus, et accompagnés de serviteurs, jumeaux eux aussi, sont dépareillés lors d un naufrage. Vingt-trois ans plus tard, le hasard les rapproche dans la m

“Martin Codax. Bañarnos emos nas ondas! As sete cantigas. O Pergamiño Vindel” ábrese con cadanseu limiar da presidenta do Parlamento de Galicia, do conselleiro de Cultura, Educación e Ordenación Univ

I cannot believe I am standing in the exact spot where I was standing when I killed my mother...When she was ten Liza Barton shot her mother dead, trying to protect her from her violent stepfather. The court ruled the death a tragic accident. Many believed it to be deliberate murder. Twenty-four years later, Liza is known as Celia. Now a successful interior designer, living in Manhattan, she is happily married for the second time, with a young son, Jack, by her first marriage. Nothing can disturb their peace. But when her new husband surprises her with a gift, her world is suddenly shattered - for it is the very same house where her mother met her death. It soon becomes clear that someone in the community knows Celia's true identity. And when the estate agent who sold the house is brutally murdered, Celia instantly becomes a suspect. As Celia fights to prove her innocence, she has no idea that she and Jack could be the next targets of a ruthless killer.

La cérémonie de mariage du sergent Lindsay Boxer n’est bientôt plus qu’un lointain souvenir lorsqu’elle est appelée pour enquêter sur une affaire sordide : une adolescente a été retrouvée mourante su

Which Greek god makes the best parent?Would you want to be one of Artemis Hunters?Why do so many monsters go into retail?Spend a little more time in Percy Jacksons worlda place where the gods bike among us, monsters man snack bars, and each of us has the potential to become a hero.Find out:- Why Dionysus might actually be the best director Camp Half-Blood could have- How to recognize a monster when you see one- Why even if we arent facing manticores and minotaurs, reading myth can still help us deal with the scary things in our own livesPlus, consult our glossary of people, places, and things from Greek myth: how Medusa got her snake hair extensions, why Chiron isnt into partying and paintball like the rest of his centaur family, and the whole story on Percys mythical namesake.

While England is threatened by the Earl of Northumberland, Young Prince Hal cavorts in London's taverns, accompanied by the dissolute, entertaining Falstaff and his band of rogues. Much of this play's tension involves Prince Hal and Falstaff, as the former tries to live up to his duties and responsibilities. In creating Falstaff, Shakespeare gave us one of the theatre's most enduring and memorable characters.

1904. Als Alteste von funf Geschwistern muss die achtzehnjahrige Hanna ihre Heimat verlassen, um selbst fur ihren Lebensunterhalt zu sorgen. Sie heuert als Kuchengehilfin auf einem Frachtschiff nach Ubersee an und geht in der portugiesischen Kolonie Mosambik von Bord. Dort heiratet sie den Bordellbesitzer Senhor Vaz, der wenig spater stirbt und ihr das Bordell sowie ein stattliches Vermogen hinterlasst. Damit will sie die Lebens- und Arbeitsbedingungen der schwarzen Frauen verbessern. Doch ihre Einmischung in die koloniale Ordnung ist weder bei den Weien noch bei den Schwarzen erwunscht