Before we go any further, let\'s get this out of the way first. I want you to do three things for me. One. Do not be offended by anything you read beyond this point. Two. Leave your inhibitions at the door. Three, and most importantly. Everything you see and hear from now on must remain between us... Catherine, a blossoming film student whose sexuality has been recently stirred, finds herself drawn

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As spring comes to Scotland and the hills burst into life, a dance is planned for September. The invitations summon home the group of people Violet Aird has cared for most in her long life. The oldest, strongest and wisest of them all, she sees Alexa, her vulnerable granddaughter, find love for the first time, while the decision to send her little grandson away to school is driving parents Edmund and

Jane Eyre is a poor young teacher who goes to work for the rich Mr Rochester. She loves him and wants to marry him and he loves Jane too, but he hides a terrible secret which will bring them both great sadness. \"Penguin Readers\" is a series of simpli fied novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. Originally designed

Winner of the 2015 Man Booker International Prize The Melancholy of Resistance, Laszlo Krasznahorkai\'s magisterial, surreal novel, depicts a chain of mysterious events in a small Hungarian town. A circus, promising to display the stuffed body of the largest whale in the world, arrives in the dead of winter, prompting bizarre rumours. Word spreads that the circus folk have a sinister purpose in mind,

When Basil Hallward paints the portrait of young, handsome Dorian Gray, he falls prey to his dazzling beauty. Afraid that his youth and looks will waste away, Dorian expresses a wish that his portrait, and not he, will age and fade over time. His wish is granted, and over the ensuing years, Dorian indulges in every kind of vice and pleasure, never ageing nor disfiguring. Only his portrait, hidden to

Includes expanded coverage of La Moskitia and other off-the-beaten-path corners of Honduras. With an Outdoors chapter, this title offers coverage of family-friendly activities such as organic farm homestays, light adventure options for junior daredevils,

This latest addition to teNeues’ series of luxury hotels around the world takes the reader throughout the Americas&894 from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro, from San Francisco to Anguilla. Here you can marvel at sumptuous interiors from the top hotels. From the guest rooms to the lobbies, dining rooms and lavish exteriors and grounds, it’s all chronicled in this lushly photographed volume. Whether in the

PhotoBox presents a collection of 250 photographs by 200 of the world\'s most prominent photographers, ranging from legendary masters to contemporary stars, in an appealing format with a portfolio binding. Photographers include Ansel Adams, Richard Avedon,Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Elliot Erwitt, Robert Frank, Nan Goldin, David LaChapelle, Annie Leibovitz, Helmut Newton, and many

The wisdom and artistry of storytellers from Hispanic and Indian traditions preserve one of the world\'s richest folktale traditions—combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America. Gathered from twenty countries, including the United States, the stories are brought together here in a core collection of one hundred tales arranged in the form of a velorio, or

Tre destini femminili giocati fra l\'Africa e l\'Europa, con un esile legame tra di loro: al centro di ogni storia, la forza d\'animo di una donna che riesce a sconfiggere la paura e il dubbio, l\'ignoranza altrui e la propria delusione. Nella prima Norah, avvocato quarantenne che vive a Parigi, giunge a casa di suo padre a Dakar; l\'uomo, un tempo tirannico ed egocentrico, si e imbozzolato in una

Die größte Fantasy-Saga unserer Zeit in vollständig überarbeiteter Neuausgabe! Eddard Stark, der Herr von Winterfell, wird an den Hof seines Königs gerufen, um diesem als Berater und Vertrauter zur Seite zu stehen. Doch Intriganten, Meuchler und skrupellose Adlige scharen sich um den Thron, deren Einflüsterungen der schwache König nichts entgegenzusetzen hat. Während Eddard sich von mächtigen Feinden

The Rough Guide to Sci-Fi Movies is a comprehensive guide to the \'\'final frontier\'\' of film. It explores our fascination with space exploration, time travel, fantastical worlds and alternative futures. This guide explains how everything from the philosophy of Plato to classic Victorian tales and cult comic books have helped to create one of cinema\'\'s most engaging genres. Discover the classics

This unique reference classifies the clothes and accessories of the 12th through the 15th centuries along social lines. Garments of every type, from the wardrobes of peasants and nobility, appear in over 200 period illustrations and patterns. Helpful advice covers: choosing fabrics, placement of seams, draping and folding garments, more. 203 black-and-white illustrations.

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Nous sommes en 1959, en plein mois d\'aot. Dans une cité HLM de Bobigny, aux portes de Paris, deux auteurs de bande dessinée s\'épongent le front. Pas seulement cause de la chaleur estivale : les deux compres suent sang et eau pour trouver une idée de personnage. Il leur faut tre prts pour le premier numéro de Pilote, un nouveau magazine pour les jeunes dont la parution doit intervenir trois mois plus

James Patterson\'s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment. A man plunges to his death from the roof of a Manhattan hotel. It looks like a suicide - except the victim has someone else\'s fingerprints and $10,000 in cash. Enter Detective Michael Bennett.

Gustav Klimt was born in Austria in 1862. In his early career he received a public commission to paint a series of frescoes. He received the Gold Cross for Artistic Merit for his Burgtheater murals. However it is to the Viennese Secession that Klimt\'s name will most enduringly be linked. This revolutionary movement separated itself definitively from public, academic art. The artistic chaos which reigned

& The Longman Essential Activator 2nd Edition is a unique dictionary for intermediate level students who want to expand their vocabulary and improve their writing skills. From just 600 basic words - such as \'useful\' - students can learn thousands mor e - such as \'invaluable\', \'handy\' and \'versatile\'. The new edition also features the Longman Writing Coach on CD-ROM which gives students help