This superb translation of Death in Venice and six other stories by Thomas Mann is a tour de force, deserving to be the definitive text for English-speaking readers. These seven stories represent Mann
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Spencer Johnson timely, engaging parable about the quest for success and happiness at work and in life brings an invaluable message to a world struggling with uncertainty and fear about the future. T
When carefree rake Ewan McLean inherits an earldom, his plans for his new fortune are entirely in keeping with his lifestyle: to expand his collection of erotic art and expensive mistresses. That is,
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From its spectacular opening–the astonishing scene in which drunken Michael Henchard sells his wife and daughter to a passing sailor at a county fair–to the breathtaking series of discoveries at its c
Sherlock HolmesThe Complete Novels and Stories Volume II Since his first appearance in Beeton?s Christmas Annual in 1887, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?s Sherlock Holmes has been one of the most beloved fict
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When Amy and her sister clones discover that their special powers and abilities are fading while genetic abnormalities may be developing, Amy searches for a way to stop the deterioration process.
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Diplomatic immunity, n: freedom from arrest...and submission to police regulations usually accorded by international law to diplomatic agents.* From the most exciting writer of international thriller
The acclaimed author of Firefly Beach and other New York Times bestsellers, Luanne Rice explores the powerful bonds that connect old friends, and the joy of life’s unexpected second chances. Now, retu
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Little Women is one of the best loved books of all time. Lovely Meg, talented Jo, frail Beth, spoiled Amy: these are hard lessons of poverty and of growing up in New England during the Civil War.
Terror stalks the streets of Bayou Breaux, Louisiana. A suspected murderer is free on a technicality, and the cop accused of planting evidence against him is ordered off the case. But Detective Nick F
Anne is the mother of five, with never a dullmoment in her lively home. And now with a new baby onthe way and insufferable Aunt Mary Maria visiting-- and wearing ou
Anne's children were almost grown up, except forpretty, high-spirited Rilla. No one could resisther bright hazel eyes and dazzling smile. Rilla,almost fifteen, can'
