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The Secret Duke

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beverley, Jo, PUBLISHER: Thorndike Press, A thrilling new historical romance from the "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Secret Wedding" When Arabella Barstowe is kidnapped, she believes her life and virtue are forfeit-until she's rescued by the notorious rogue Captain Rose. Bella never expects to see him again. But years later she learns the wicked truth behind her abduction, and she seeks out the only man who can help her take revenge. What she doesn't know is that Captain Rose is just a disguise for the formidable Duke of Ithorne, who is intrigued to hear from the mysterious woman from his past. Their lives are soon entangled by danger and a growing forbidden passion.

Names of God

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stone, Nathan / Spangler, Ann, PUBLISHER: Moody Publishers, Now with a new foreword by Ann Spangler. Nathan J. Stone writes, "Indeed we cannot say all that the mysterious word God means to us until we know more about Him." God's many names reveal not only different dimensions of His character but also point to their fulfillment in the Person and work of Jesus Christ. This insightful little book accurately and clearly works through the many names of God throughout the Old Testament. We can now see God in new lights and angles as we learn of His justice, His unbounded love, His preeminence, and His character--all through His names. This book has sold over copies.

Flowers in Watercolour

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tait, Wendy, PUBLISHER: Search Press(UK), The new What to Paint series is perfect for intermediate and experienced painters looking for inspiring subjects. Each book has 24 stunning full-page projects, a color palette for each, and informative captions showcasing the details and techniques used in various sections of the painting. Also included are free tracings of each painting for ease of transfer to watercolor paper as are instructions on selecting parts of the outlines to create new compositions. Renowned flower painter Wendy Tait provides beautiful displays of many popular flower varieties including tulips, daffodils and anemones, snake's head fritillary, a posy of spring flowers, fuchsias, cherry blossom in a jar, oriental poppies, and many roses. Informative notes on details from each finished painting allow artists to reproduce the scenes with confidence.

A Lady of Quality (Love Inspired Historical)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gouge, Louise M., PUBLISHER: Love Inspired, FALLING FOR THE ENEMY Miss Catherine Hart may be merely a paid companion, but she's the loveliest creature baron Lord Winston has ever encountered. The only obstacle is determining the mysterious Miss Hart's social pedigree before the handsome diplomat can court her in earnest. Revenge, not romance, led Catherine Du Coeur to hide her aristocratic name and seek out the man who accused her father of treason. She expected a cold-hearted cad, but Winston appears honorable and compassionate. Against all odds, Catherine is drawn to the very adversary she intended to ruin. And soon both will face a choice-one involving pride, old loyalties and forgiveness.

The Diamond of Darkhold

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: DuPrau, Jeanne, PUBLISHER: Yearling Books, It's been several months since Lina and Doon escaped the dying city of Ember and, along with the rest of their people, joined the town of Sparks. Now, struggling through the harsh winter aboveground, they find an unusual book. Torn up and missing most of its pages, it alludes to a mysterious device from before the Disaster, which they believe is still in Ember. Together, Lina and Doon must go back underground to retrieve what was lost and bring light to a dark world. In the fourth Book of Ember, bestselling author Jeanne DuPrau juxtaposes yet another action-packed adventure with powerful themes about hope, learning, and the search for truth. "From the Hardcover edition."

Frost Child, the (Lib)(CD)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McNamee, Eoin, PUBLISHER: Listening Library, "The final book in the thrilling Navigator trilogy." Twice the Harsh have tried to destroy time, and twice Owen and the Resisters have banded together to stop them. In "City of Time, "Owen killed the Harsh king, and now the Harsh are hungry for revenge. Their massive fleet is ready to set sail on the sea of time and hunt down the wily Navigator. In this third and final adventure, the Navigator and his friends use every last ounce of bravery and endurance to fight the toughest battle ever. As Owen searches for a solution, he travels through time to meet his father and grandfather, and discovers that the mysterious Frost Child holds the key to the power of the Harsh. "From the Hardcover edition."

Killing Me Softly: A Novel of Obsession

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: French, Nicci, PUBLISHER: Mysterious Press, Alice Loudon has it all: a devoted boyfriend, a marvelous circle of friends, a challenging job as a research scientist. Then one morning, on her way to work, she exchanges a lingering look with a man so devastatingly attractive he takes her breath away. Adam Tallis is the essence of every female fantasy -- a daring mountain climber who has been hailed as a hero. As a lover, he is more passionate than Alice's wildest imaginings. Soon, there isn't anything or anyone she wouldn't give up to stay by his side. Now, all she has is Adam, and life with this stranger will take her to new heights of madness...and fear.

ORIGINALE VASO SU VASO IN GRES FIRMATO CARLO ZAULI

Originale e integro vaso circolare opera di Carlo Zauli del tipo "vaso su vaso" realizzato e firmato dal ceramista faentino nel . Vaso con apertura superiore tonda. Diametro massimo 31 cm diametro apertura 17 cm, altezza circa 12 cm, colore esterno grigio / sabbia / tortora con effetto granuloso, interno turchese. Vaso dal bordo piatto, perfettamente conservato e integro. Original and in perfect conditions circular vase hand made by artist Carlo Zauli. Vase in the style "vase over vase" made an signed by the ceramist from Faenza in . Vase with a round top opening, maximum diameter 31 cm, opening diameter 17 cm, about 12 cm high, exterior color gray / sand with grainy effect, turquoise interior. Jar from the plate edge, perfectly preserved. Possibility to have authenticity documentation form Zauli Museum in Faenza.

A Sharpness on the Neck

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Saberhagen, Fred, PUBLISHER: Tor Books, In , Philip Radcliffe, the bastard son of Benjamin Franklin, comes to France to deliver a letter to Thomas Paine--only to get caught up in a conflict far more horrifying than the Revolution. By foiling a powerful vampire's attempt at fratricide, Radcliffe dooms himself and his descendants to suffer the vampire's eternal vengeance. In present day, Philip and June Radcliffe are kidnapped on their honeymoon. Their captor, a mysterious Mr. Graves, swears that he aims to protect them. Yet as the thrilling story unfolds, involving Napoleon, the Marquis de Sade, and the Scarlet Pimpernel, as well as Jerry Cruncher and Detective Dupin, the young couple refuses to believe him--a mistake that is certain to cost them their lives.

Nightmare Syndrome

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marshall, William Leonard, PUBLISHER: Mysterious Press, Award-winning author William Marshall returns with the 15th novel in his suspenseful and hilarious series of Hong Kong police novels. During the final weeks of British Imperial rule in Hong Kong, Detective Chief Inspector Harry Feiffer comes up against one of the strangest cases of his career: a series of murders of top industrialists carried out by someone -- or something -- so terrifying that each victim used the last of his strength to tear out his own eyes. Conversely, Detective Senior Inspector O'Yee thinks he must be seeing things after being confronted by six hideous, slumbering gnomes, armed to the teeth, who seem to have sleepwalked their way into the upper hand at the Yellowthread Street police station.

The Lady or the Tiger and Other Short Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stockton, Frank Richard, PUBLISHER: Tor Classics, Enter a magical realm of fantasy and adventure...a world of brave heroes, daring quests, and fabulous monsters A sleepy village is thrown into a flurry when the local man-eating monster decides to pay a call in "The Griffin and the Minor Canon." A gentle beekeeper undertakes a dangerous journey to solve a sorcerer's mysterious riddle in "The Bee-man of Orn." Having angered the ruthless king of a faraway land, a young hero is forced to face the ultimate challenge...choose "The Lady, or the Tiger"? And re-enter the tiger's arena with "The Discourager of Hesitancy"--the rare and difficult "continuation" of "The Lady, or the Tiger" These are but some of the timeless tales in this collection by a master American storyteller

Cadogan Guide Loire

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barbour, Philippe, PUBLISHER: Cadogan Guides, The third edition of Cadogan's in-depth guide to the Loire gives readers all they need to know for a wonderful trip along France's most famous river. Delve into the fascinating and often bloody history behind the spotless facades of the gleaming chateaux with Cadogan's enthralling commentary; explore the mysterious troglodyte art that can be found in the twisting limestone caves and caverns; or sample a glass of Sancerre and other of the region's excellent wines in the most stunning settings. Cadogan takes travelers through the major cities of Tours and Orleans, and to the famous Chateaux d'Usse that supposedly inspired the story of the Sleeping Beauty, as well as revealing hidden treasures in less well-known corners of this beautiful valley.

Death of a Dentist

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beaton, M. C., PUBLISHER: Mysterious Press, Lovable Scottish constable Hamish Macbeth -- who would rather be fishing than detecting -- must root out another criminal in his thirteenth charmingly clever case. As the small village of Lochdubh has no dentist, locals travel 20 miles to Frederick Gilchrist's dental surgery in the town of Braikie. Although Lochdubh's one-man police force, Hamish Macbeth, prefers the more modern, painless procedures practiced by dentists in the city of Inverness, a blinding toothache one morning convinces him to give Gilchrist a try. Upon arriving, Hamish finds the dentist dead on the floor, a victim of nicotine poisoning. Discovering that the deceased was a non-smoker, Hamish must put his own toothache on ice -- to extract a murderer on the loose.

Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stilton, Geronimo, PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Who is Geronimo Stilton? Why, that's me I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking-good stories, and that's a promise It all started when my sister, Thea, discovered a MYSTERIOUS map. It showed a secret treasure on a faraway island. And before I could let out a SQUEAK of protest, Thea dragged me into her treasure hunt In no time at all, we'd set sail for the island. It was an adventure I'd never forget....

Lost in Cat Brain Land

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pierce, Cameron, PUBLISHER: Eraserhead Press, Sad stories from a surreal world. A fascist mustache. A desert inside a dead cat. The ghost of Franz Kafka. Primordial entities mourn the death of their child. The desperate serve tea to mysterious creatures. A hopeless romantic falls in love with a pterodactyl. From a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles where robotic gargoyles are law, to a blighted suburbia where the elephant god Ganesh seeks revenge on a man and his android wife, Cat Brain Land is a place of domestic despair and nightmare foreboding. Where sirloin steaks enroll in daycare and ex-lovers return as tiny dolls. This is a land of camel people and the Lord of Meat. The farther into Cat Brain Land you get, the more difficult it will be to get out.

Murder on the Trans-Siberian Express

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kaminsky, Stuart M., PUBLISHER: Mysterious Press, Inside the Moscow Police Department madness, reigns. Inspectors Karpo and Zelach enter the underground world of post-punk rock clubs searching for clues to the disappearance of an anti-Semitic rock star who happens to be the son of one of Moscow's most powerful Jewish citizens. Then there is the young woman, dubbed the Phantom of the Underground by the media, who is randomly stabbing well-dressed men in the Moscow Metro. And Chief Inspector Rostnikov is en route to Vladivostok in a first-class carriage on the Trans-Siberian Express -- the greatest train in the world. It now carries two hand-picked officials of the Moscow Police...and an extortionist who may have information that could bring down the entire Russian government.

Through a Glass Darkly

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Webster, Jennifer, PUBLISHER: Black Rose Writing, Lily Wright is a doctoral student in psychology struggling to uncover the cause of her own serious depression. As the anxiety generated by her increasingly disturbing dreams and flashbacks convinces her she has repressed the memory of some traumatic event, she finds herself clinging to the one unexpected bright spot in her life - the intoxicating and debonair Dr. Gabriel Martin. Losing herself in their whirlwind romance, Lily is almost able to escape the depths of the psychological darkness that once nearly engulfed her. But when their budding relationship is threatened by an unknown foe, Gabriel's mysterious behavior leads Lily to suspect that he is not who - or what - he appears to be; in fact, he may hold the answers to her own forgotten past.

Surrender

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rice, Patricia, PUBLISHER: Zebra Books, With her vibrant, emotional voice, "gifted storyteller" (Romantic Times) and national bestseller Patricia Rice sweeps readers up in this unforgettable tale of two people who surrender to a night of passion -- and discover a love that is forever. Set in the s and sweeping from Boston to California, here is the story of Jennifer Lee, who has worked alongside her devout parents in their riverfront inn all of her life. But her heart is restless, and one night she loses herself in the tender caresses of a mysterious riverboat captain. In the morning he disappears, and soon Jennifer discovers that she will have his child. Now, cast out by her parents, her dreams have been shattered -- until the man who haunts them walks back into her life.

Pandora the Curious (Goddess Girls)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Holub, Joan, Williams, Suzanne, PUBLISHER: Aladdin, Pandora is quite an inquisitive Goddess Girl--but she could stand to be more cautious. Pandora is one of the few mortals at Mount Olympus Academy--and probably the most curious of all the students in school. Her quizzical nature is famous--not that she thinks there is anything wrong with being curious, of course When a godboy named Epimetheus brings a mysterious and fantastical box to school, Pandora's curiosity is piqued. And when it unexpectedly lands in her lap--literally--she can't help but take a look at what's inside. What could be the harm in that? But little does she know that opening the box will open up more trouble than she thought....

New Moon

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Meyer, Stephenie, PUBLISHER: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, The #1 New York Times bestseller is available for the first time in a mass market paperback edition, featuring a striking movie tie-in cover. In New Moon, Stephenie Meyer delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural twist. The "star-crossed" lovers theme continues as Bella and Edward find themselves facing new obstacles, including a devastating separation, the mysterious appearance of dangerous wolves roaming the forest in Forks, a terrifying threat of revenge from a female vampire and a deliciously sinister encounter with Italy's reigning royal family of vampires, the Volturi. Passionate, riveting, and full of surprising twists and turns, this vampire love saga captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite.

The Gallows Curse. by Andrew Hammond

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hammond, Andrew, PUBLISHER: Headline, Jud Lester finds himself paired with the new recruit in attempting to crack his biggest case yet, in the first entry in a new paranormal adventure series Meet Jud Lester, star agent with CRYPT, the Covert Response Youth Paranormal Team. When a crime is committed and the police are at a loss, CRYPT is called in to figure out whether something paranormal is at work. People have been disappearing in mysterious circumstances while others are viciously attacked. The only thing that links each attack is the fact that survivors all claim that the culprits were 17th century highwaymen. Can Jud work out what has caused the spirits of these dangerous men to return to the streets of London before they wreak more death and destruction?

The Balloon Man

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacLeod, Charlotte, PUBLISHER: Mysterious Press, Sarah Kelling has always delighted in the fact that her husband Max Bittersohn's family embraced her with warm and welcoming arms. To repay their kindness, she throws Max's nephew a glorious wedding on her family's sprawling seaside estate. But then, what starts as the perfect day for a marriage soon deteriorates into a multi-pronged disaster. First, Max is knocked unconscious by someone looking to steal the bride's gold and ruby necklace. Then, a hot air balloon crashes into the tent, leaving a corpse in its wake. And, to add insult to injury, someone attempts to steal a vintage Rolls. It will take all of Max's formidable skills as the world's greatest expert on art theft to get to the bottom of these nuptials-turned-nasty.

12th Planet: Book I of the Earth Chronicles

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sitchin, Zecharia, PUBLISHER: Harper, Over the years, startling evidence has been uncovered, challenging established notions of the origins of life on Earth--evidence that suggests the existence of an advanced group of extraterrestrials who once inhabited our world. The first book of the revolutionary "Earth Chronicles" series offers indisputable documentary evidence of the existence of the mysterious planet Nibiru and tells why its astronauts came to Earth eons ago to fashion mankind in their image. The product of more than thirty years of meticulous research, "The 12th Planet" treats as fact, not myth, the tales of Creation, the Deluge, the Tower of Babel, and the Nefilim who married the daughters of man. By weaving together the biblical narrative with Sumerian and Babylonian clay-tablet texts, it challenges the established notions of the origins of Earth and mankind, and offers a compelling alternative history and prehistory of both.

Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beaty, Andrea / Santat, Dan, PUBLISHER: ABRAMS, When Joules and Kevin Rockman's parents drop them off at Camp Whatsitooya on their way to an International Spamathon, the twins expect a summer of marshmallows, campfires, and canoe trips. What they do not expect is to defend the earth from an invasion of sugar-addicted, murderous, seven-foot-tall rabbits from another galaxy. Happily, the Rockman twins, veteran watchers of the "Late, Late, Late Creepy Show for Insomniacs," are unusually well-prepared for dealing with monstrous beings from outer space. If only their fellow campers were so lucky. Andrea Beaty, author of several very funny picture books and a mysterious novel, here reaches new heights of hilarity and verbal dexterity in a novel sure to become a camp--"ba-dum-dum"--classic.

Blue Highways: A Journey Into America

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Heat Moon, William Least, PUBLISHER: Mariner Books, William Least Heat-Moon's journey into America began with little more than the need to put home behind him. At a turning point in his life, he packed up a van he called Ghost Dancing and escaped out of himself and into the country. The people and places he discovered on his roundabout -mile trip down back roads ("blue highways") and through small, forgotten towns are unexpected, sometimes mysterious, and full of the spark and wonder of ordinary life. Robert Penn Warren said, "He has a genius for finding people who have not even found themselves." The power of Heat-Moon's writing and his delight in the overlooked and the unexamined capture a sense of our national destiny, the true American experience. (A Mariner Reissue)

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