Carlo presents a harrowing account of Richard Kuklinski, a seemingly ordinary husband and father who was also a cold-blooded killer for hire--the man the Mafia called on when they wanted a special kind of hit. Martin s Press.
Beautiful pen and ink sketches by renowned artist Jeffrey Jones, with a sprinkling of his painted work interspersed throughout. Interior is black and white, with rich color dust-jacket. Compiled with the help of George Pratt and David Spurlock, with an intro by Michael Friendlander. Includes a conversation with Jeffrey Jones and George Pratt.
Mizuki loves living at the shrine with Nanami, but he hates that he has to stay behind when she goes to school. He hates even more that Tomoe gets to go with her. But Mizuki isn t used to the human world, so Nanami thinks it s safer if he just stays put. Can Mizuki become a master of the mundane, or will his secret foray into town end in disaster?
ISBN: 9781421540252
Издательство:
Simon & Schuster UK
Дата выхода: февраль 2012
#1 bestselling author Nicholas Sparks`s new novel is at once a compelling family drama and a heartrending tale of young love. Seventeen year old Veronica Ronnie Miller`s life was turned upside-down when her parents divorced and her father moved from New York City to Wilmington, North Carolina. Three years later, she remains angry and alientated from her parents, especially her until her mother decides it would be in everyone`s best interest if she spent the summer in Wilmington with him. Ronnie`s father, a former concert pianist and teacher, is living a quiet life in the beach town, immersed in creating a work of art that will become the centerpiece of a local tale that unfolds is an unforgettable story of love on many levels - first...
Providing an introduction to the world of writing games on the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, this book takes a tutorial-based approach to iPhone game programming, taking readers through the process of building a classic 2D side-scrolling game.
The author, a prize-winning poet and critic, looks back at her upbringing in a swampy East Texas refinery town. She recalls her painter mother, seven times married, whose outlaw spirit could tip into psychosis; a fist-swinging father who spun tales with his cronies--dubbed the Liars Club; and a neighborhood rape when she was eight.
Linux allows developers to update source code freely, making it an excellent, low-cost, secure alternative to alternate, more expensive operating systems. It is for this reason that the demand for IT professionals to have an LPI certification is so strong. This study guide provides unparalleled coverage of the LPIC-2 objectives for exams 201 and 202. Clear and concise coverage examines all Linux administration topics while practical, real-world examples enhance your learning process. On the CD, you`ll find the Sybex Test Engine, electronic flashcards, and a glossary containing the most important terms you need to understand… Prepares you for exams 201 and 202 of the Linux Professional Institute Certification; Offers clear, concise...
Known for his sensual and dark paintings and fantastical imagery, Luis Royo is one of Spain s premier artists. Here, Royo s artwork is prominently features in this 12-month calendar.
In an increasingly globally diverse workforce, it s vitally important that leaders understand their team inside and out. This takes a new toolbox of skills for the 21st century. "Managing the Unmanageable" will give readers practical tips and proven techniques to show them how to develop new strategies for attracting and retaining the most talented employee before they become unmanageable, learn key words that will allow them to clearly communicate with every generation on their team, and much more.
In this phenomenal #1 bestseller, Stanley and Danko reveal surprising secrets about America s millionaires--and provide a valuable blueprint for improving anyone s financial health. "The implication of (this book) is that nearly anybody with a steady job can amass a tidy fortune".--"Forbes".
In the annals of espionage, one name towers above all others: that of H.A.R. “Kim” Philby, the ringleader of the legendary Cambridge spies. A member of the British establishment, Philby joined the Secret Intelligence Service in 1940, rose to the head of Soviet counterintelligence, and, as MI6’s liaison with the CIA and the FBI, betrayed every secret of Allied operations to the Russians, fatally compromising covert actions to roll back the Iron Curtain in the early years of the Cold War.Written from Moscow in 1967, My Silent War shook the world and introduced a new archetype in fiction: the unrepentant spy. It inspired John le Carr
Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto finally meet, as the former classmates complicated past gives way to a violent and unsure future. Naruto realizes he must eventually battle Sasuke to the death. But with Sasuke and his dark allies bent on complete destruction, and political intrigue in the villages, will the powerful Allied Shinobi Forces allow the two friends to meet in battle?
ISBN: 9781421539577
Издательство:
VIZ Media
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011