"The story begins with my father, actually, and the fact that I`m the one who`s answerable for his death. It was not my first crime, as you will see, but it is the one my mother couldn`t forgive." In her astonishing "New York Times bestseller, acclaimed author Elizabeth George reveals the even darker truth behind this startling confession. "Playing for the Ashes is a rich tale of passion, murder and love in which Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers once again find themselves embroiled in a case where nothing--and no one--is really what it seems. Intense, suspenseful and brilliantly written, "Playing for the Ashes will make readers "search out the sleuthing pair`s first six adventures...a treasure," as...
ISBN: 0-553-57251-2
Издательство:
Random House (USA)
Дата выхода: апрель 2004
In this brilliant sequel to his acclaimed, bestselling memoir, "Palimpsest," celebrated novelist, essayist, critic, and controversialist Gore Vidal ranges freely over his remarkable life with the signature wit and literary elegance that is uniquely his.
ISBN: 9780307275011
Издательство:
Random House (USA)
Дата выхода: октябрь 2007
This is a great book for anyone who wants to use .NET on Linux. It is a must have for anyone doing cross-platform .NET. -- Dennis Hayes, .NET Developer s Journal "Practical Mono" offers you a detailed portrait of Mono and its many facets. Youll learn about building GUI-based applications with Gtk#, database interaction with ADO.NET, and powerful applications with XML and web services. By embracing this implementation, you can take advantage of the powerful development paradigm, building Internet-enabled cross-platform applications based on open source technologies. This book includes a primer on C#, so even if youre a novice .NET programmer, you will still gain plenty from this practical guide.
ISBN: 9781590595480
Издательство:
Питер
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2005
Tiana s big dreams are put on hold when she is transformed into a frog. Discover how she finds love and learns all about what is truly important in the Little Golden Book retelling of Disney s new animated feature film, "The Princess and the Frog." Full color.
ISBN: 9780736426282
Издательство:
Random House
Дата выхода: октябрь 2009
Can you deliver 90% of your software on time, within budget, and fully meet the user\'s real requirements? Would you like to? Best-selling author Steve McConnell provides a compelling argument for turning software success into an everyday habit by advancing the software profession itself—at the individual, organizational, and industry levels. Expanding on the contents of his previous book After the Gold Rush, the author dispels common myths of software development. If you are a programmer, software developer, engineer, or work in software development, you should READ THIS BOOK. Why do so many companies use outdated and ineffective software development practices? See page 103. What is "cargo cult" software development, and who...
Written by two expert physicians in the field, Questions & Answers About Human Papilloma Virus(HPV) provides authoritative answers to the most commonly asked questions about HPV. This concise guide features current, easy-to-understand information on the virus, related cancers and other diseases, vaccination, and prevention. Also included is a chapter for men diagnosed with the disease. Indispensible reading for parents of adolescent girls, as well as newly diagnosed patients, this essential book dispels common myths about the HPV and gives readers the tools they need to reclaim their health.
In addition to general care and nutrition information, this book includes great tips for dealing with ball python-specific problems, such as finicky eating.
The strips are available in an exciting array of colours and the paper can be manipulated in many ways. It s versatility offers many possibilities and Jane Jenkins has brought together a tasteful collection of designs and projects, with many step-by-step photographs, patterns and clear text. She shows how to make Art Nouveau and fantasy figures, Victorian fans, butterflies, candlestick holders and more. The beautiful, intricate and delicate filigreed patterns and pictures she creates are original and unique.