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Odyssey of Violence
Paul Yaris is an aging hit man assigned to do one last job. He must go to a small town in the south of France, track down a rogue agent, and eliminate him. When he sets out on his mission, he knows what he must do. But on his journey, he discovers that the path to his redemption lies in the soul of a terminally ill, blind little girl named Amelie. The goodness and light that radiate from Amelie change Paul and makes him realize that there are greater forces in the world than evil. As he hunts for his target, he is troubled by the thought of continuing down the path to completion of his last job and of the consequences his actions will have on Amelie, her family, and the small village where the agent is hiding. Now, Paul must make one last attempt at finishing his task and saving his soul.
The Wind
Anthony Morrison has found his dream house and is eager to introduce his wife, Jeannette, and children, Taylor and Michael, to his discovery. Its as if the house is drawing him in, like a wind that pushes you a little faster along your walk in the woods. Little does Anthony know that realtor Richard LeBrock is desperate to sell the house. The previous owners lived there just two short weeks, leaving in a mysterious rush without explanation. Harriet Cray, the only other homeowner on Mercy Street, is eager to have the house occupied as well. For Harriet, having children nearby will continue to feed her obsession. After settling in, each family member begins to experience disturbing events. Laughing children, a weeping mother, and unspeakable apparitions of abuse. Jeannette and the children vacate quickly, but Anthony cannot make himself leave. He is driven to discover what happened in the house and how the odd Harriett Cray is involved. Piecing together the mystery becomes Anthonys ultimate nightmare. As each bit of information falls into place, Anthony finds hes become the very man he swore he never would. At what point did all that he love become second to finding answers?
The Liar's Ball
Inside the world of the real Great Gatsby of New York real estate Harry Macklowe is one of the most notorious wheelers and dealers of the real estate world, and Liar's Ball is the story of the gamblers and thieves who populate his world. Watch as Harry makes the gutsy bid for midtown Manhattan's famous GM building and put almost no money down, landing the billion-dollar transaction that made him the poster child for New York's real estate royalty. Listen in on the secret conversations, back-door deals, and blackmail that put Macklowe and his cronies on top—and set them up for an enormous fall. Vanity Fair contributing editor Vicky Ward skillfully paints the often scandalous picture of the ...
You Know You Want It
The Emmy-winning costume designer for Gossip Girl and Sex & the City counsels women on how to develop a flattering personal clothing style that takes body type and fashion into account.
A Hedonist in the Cellar
_______________ 'McInerney's wine judgements are sound, his anecdotes witty, and his literary references impeccable. Not many wine books are good reads; this one is' - New York Times 'A cracking read' - Daily Telegraph 'Personal, enlightening, and above all fun to read' - Michael Broadbent, Master of Wine of Christie's 'Brilliant, witty, comical and often shamelessly candid and provocative' - Robert M. Parker Jr, The Wine Advocate _______________ WINNER OF THE BEST WINE LITERATURE AWARD, GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARDS Jay McInerney, internationally celebrated author of Bright Lights, Big City, turns his hand here to his lifelong love affair with wine. Peals of wisdom are offered on the subje...
Whitney Biennial 2019
Showcasing the work of an exciting group of contemporary artists, this book reflects the trends shaping art in the United States today.
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Party Confidential
Planning a party can be fun, but doing it right requires organization and creativity. Social graces have gone through a major transformation since the days of Emily Post, so it's time for a book that brings you up to date on modern decorum. Along with advice from celebrities and experts in the field, Party Confidential: New Etiquette for Fabulous Entertaining answers the questions people want--and need--to know about everything related to a party, from planning to attending. It addresses topics that are not covered in traditional etiquette books and takes a new approach to covering the basics. You'll learn all the essentials, like how to: * Invite someone last-minute * Handle unexpected guests * Accomodate dietary requests like vegan or kosher * Leave a party early * Ask if you can bring a guest * Respond to an RSVP--and when * And much, much more. This is the only book you need to be a consummate host, as well as a perfect guest, at every party.
The Gift of the Magi
"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.
