"The House of Mirth" tells the story of Lily Bart, aged 29, beautiful, impoverished and in need of a rich husband to safeguard her place in the social elite, and to support her expensive habits - her clothes, her charities and her gambling. Unwilling to marry without both love and money, Lily becomes vulnerable to the kind of gossip and slander which attach to a girl who has been on the marriage market for too long. Wharton charts the course of Lily`s life, providing, along the way, a wider picture of a society in transition, a rapidly changing New York where the old certainties of manners, morals and family have disappeared and the individual has become an expendable commodity.
ISBN: 978-1-84022-419-1
Издательство:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
Дата выхода: июль 2011
It seems that life is going pretty well for Zoey Redbird. She`s settled in at the House of Night finishing school and is coming to terms with the vast powers the vampyre goddess, Nyx, has given her. She even has a or two. Best of all, Zoey finally feels she has found somewhere she belongs. Then the unthinkable happens. Human teenagers are being killed, and all the evidence points to the vampires at Zoey`s school. While danger stalks the humans from Zoey`s past life, she begins to realise that the very powers that made her so unique might also threaten those she loves. Then, when she needs her new friends the most, death strikes the House of Night. Zoey finds herself facing a betrayal that could break her heart and jeopardise the very...
ISBN: 978-1-907410-12-3
Издательство:
Little, Brown and Company
Дата выхода: август 2011
House is a medical mystery show with a veritable Sherlock Holmes at its helm who uses all pieces of medical evidence to diagnose even the most complex cases, and the eponymously named book will be a must have for the show`s devoted viewership. This is the first authorised companion to the Emmy Award-winning medical drama of the same name, based on unprecedented access to the actors and creative staff, including star Hugh Laurie and creator David Shore, and will contain never-before-seen photos from various shooting locations on and off set.
This is the ultimate showcase of "House Beautiful`s" best home decorating tips, in one spectacular volume. Brimming with hundreds and hundreds of stunning photos and a thousand inspiring ideas from two of "House Beautiful`s" most successful books, "500 Sensational Ways to Create Your Ideal Home" (9781588167583) and "500 Makeovers" (9781588166944), this lavish collection is packed with suggestions for every type of home renovation project. Whether you`re planning a large-scale transformation or doing a quick touch up, you`ll find terrific advice in easy-to-manage bite-size doses, all organised by room or design element.
Twenty years ago a group of people lived in a house in London. One of them was murdered, but who was it? We slowly find out the truth, as the past, the present and the future join together in a frightening story.
ISBN: 978-1-4058-8222-4
Издательство:
Pearson
Дата выхода: февраль 2012
A chaotically magical sequel to Howl`s Moving Castle. Charmain Baker is in over her head. Looking after Great Uncle William`s tiny cottage while he`s ill should have been easy, but Great Uncle William is better known as the Royal Wizard Norland an his house bends space and time. Its single door leads to any number of places - the bedrooms, the kitchen, the caves under the mountains, the past, to name but a few. By opening that door, Charmain is now also looking after an extremely magical stray dog, a muddled young apprentice wizard and a box of the king`s most treasured documents, as well as irritating a clan of small blue creatures. Caught up in an intense royal search, she encounters an intimidating sorceress named Sophie. And where...
ISBN: 978-0-00-727568-7
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: август 2011
The seventeenth-century house of the seven gables shelters an old curse and a terrible secret. The lives of the Pyncheon family are ruined by greed, hatred and cowardice. Hepzibah and Clifford Pyncheon are tormented by the memories and ghosts of the past, until the love of two young people changes the course of
ISBN: 978885300-464-2
Издательство:
CIDEB
Дата выхода: июль 2011
This landmark, myth-shattering work chronicles the Pentagon, the most powerful institution in America, the people who created it, and the pathologies it has spawned. Carroll proves a controversial thesis: the Pentagon is the biggest, loosest cannon in American history, and no institution has changed this country more.
The unique and notable work being done by contemporary architects is generously presented in this illustrated volume. Their designs can be understood as homes intended to be interpretations of life and the environment. Each of the forty examples included.
The acclaimed political thriller that first introduced the unforgettable Francis Urquhart MP and launched Michael Dobbs’ No 1 bestselling career – now updated with brand new material.Michael Dobbs’ entertaining tale of skulduggery and intrigue within the Palace of Westminster has been a huge hit with the public. Its scheming hero, Chief Whip Francis Urquhart, who uses fair means and foul to become Prime Minister, is one of the best-known characters of the last decade – the politician we all love to hate.Acclaimed for its authenticity and insights into a secret world – the result of many years working behind the scenes for the Conservative Party – it became a highly popular, award-winning BBC TV series, with Francis Urquhart...
ISBN: 9780006176909
Издательство:
HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2022
Famed for their high-concept catwalk shows and extravagant collections, the radical Dutch design duo Viktor & Rolf have taken the fashion world by storm over the last 15 years. This sumptuously produced book is the most comprehensive exploration of Viktor & Rolf’s work to date, and includes an essay by the fashion historian Caroline Evans, an interview with the designers, a detailed biography and perceptive texts on each collection. Particular attention is given to signature looks from such collections as Atomic Bomb and Russian Doll, which showcase the duo’s unique blend of cool irony and surreal beauty. Featuring style shots by some of the world’s most celebrated photographers, catwalk images, behind-the-scenes snapshots and...
ISBN: 978-1-85894-460-9
Издательство:
Merrell Publishing
Дата выхода: август 2011
A story of courage and loss, of the power of the family and the strength of the human soul. Life was good for Liz and Jack Sutherland. In eighteen years of marriage they had built a family, a successful law practice, and a warm happy home near San Francisco, in a house on Hope Street. But one Christmas morning, in the midst of joy and children`s laughter, tragedy strikes - and Liz is left alone, facing painful questions in the face of unbearable loss. How can she go on without her husband, her partner, her best friend? The months pass, and Liz finds the strength to return to work and tend to her children. Then a devastating accident sends her oldest son to hospital - and brings a doctor called Bill Webster into her life. As the long days...
ISBN: 978-0-552-15715-5
Издательство:
Random House
Дата выхода: июль 2011
The enchantment of the horizon across the sea and the ocean is irresistible for so many people, who dearly wish to have its infinite view through the window of their home. A seaside environment, however, does not always provide optimum conditions, and houses built on certain coastal sites often present architects with a challenge, which requires a complex solution. The border between land and sea generates extreme and highly variable climatic conditions, which must be taken into consideration when defining a project. It must be taken into account that the effects of the wind and the sun can change drastically within moments, or that this great mass of water acts as a thermostat, absorbing the heat during the day and emitting it at night,...
ISBN: 90-76886-24-5
Издательство:
Tectum Publishers
Дата выхода: январь 2000
Learn how to get the home you want, without going over budget or sacrificing the important elements. Everybody wants two things for their home: that it be beautiful and on budget. But achieving these goals often leads to frustration. The House You Build is the first book to break down the unspoken barrier between beautiful homes and their budgets. You`ll learn about actual costs, levels of architectural service, the home owners, and the builders. You`ll hear from those involved in the building projects, and how they found success, despite snags along the way. There are 18 homes featured here. Each was built with the past 8 years, its cost was competitive with spec-built homes in their region, general contractors were involved in each...
ISBN: 978-1-56158-923-4
Издательство:
Taunton Press Inc.
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Paris, 1869. Houses are being razed, whole neighbourhoods reduced to ashes. By order of Emperor Napoleon III, Baron Haussmann has set into motion a series of large-scale renovations that will permanently transform Paris into a modern city. In the midst of the tumult, one woman will take a stand. Rose Bazelet is determined to fight against the destruction of her family home until the very end; as others flee, she stakes her claim in the basement of the house on rue Childebert, ignoring the sounds of change that come closer and closer each day. Attempting to overcome the loneliness of her daily life, she begins to write letters to Armand, her late husband. And as Rose delves into her memories, she reveals the secrets held within the walls...
ISBN: 978-0-330-53129-0
Издательство:
Picador
Дата выхода: июль 2012
Zoey needs a break after some serious excitement. Sadly, the House of Night school for vampyres doesn`t feature breaks on its curriculum - even for a High Priestess in training and her gang. Plus juggling three guys is no stress reliever, especially when one is a sexy Warrior so into protecting Zoey that he`s sensing her emotions. Wider stresses lurk too, and the dark force in Tulsa`s tunnels is spreading. Could Stevie Rae be responsible for more than a group of misfit fledglings? And Aphrodite`s visions warn Zoey to stay away from the immortal Kalona and his dark allure - but they also show that only Zoey can stop him. She`s not exactly keen to meet up, but if Zoey don`t go to Kalona he`ll exact a fiery vengeance on those closest to...
ISBN: 978-1-905654-58-1
Издательство:
Little, Brown and Company
Дата выхода: август 2011
Classic / American English The House of the Seven Gables is the home of an important family: the Pyncheons. They have the house and a lot of land, but no money and many problems. Is there a curse on the family? This is a story about money, murder, and love.
ISBN: 978-1-4058-4279-2
Издательство:
Longman Group UK Limited
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Creating your dream house - a prospect as exciting as it is daunting. Michael Smith, a favorite among celebrity clientele, reveals the method of his design magic. Offering thoughtful ideas and practical advice, the designer walks the reader through his process, from the gathering of resource material (from magazines and iconic films to something as simple as a shell or a swatch of vintage fabric), expertly pairing simpler and grander elements (or inexpensive with more extravagant objects), perfecting the editing process, to knowing when a room is finished. Detailing the nearly encyclopedic range of styles he culls from to create his signature style, the designer describes recent examples of his work, beginning with a modest and quirkily...
ISBN: 978-0-8478-3070-1
Издательство:
Знак
Дата выхода: январь 2010
"I guess it had gone okay with Stevie Rae. I mean, she had agreed to meet me tomorrow. And she hadn`t tried to bite me, which was a plus. Of course, the whole trying-to-eat-the-street-person thing was highly "Zoey`s best friend, Stevie Rae, is undead - in an eww! zombie! kind-of-way, not in a cool vampire kind-of-way. She`s struggling to retain her humanity and Zoey doesn`t have a clue how to help. But she does know that anything they discover must be kept secret. Trust has become a rare commodity. Sinister forces are at work at the House of Night, where the line between friend and enemy is becoming dangerously blurred. - Not suitable for younger readers?
ISBN: 978-1-907410-13-0
Издательство:
Little, Brown and Company
Дата выхода: август 2011
Charmain Baker is in over her head. Looking after Great-Uncle William`s tiny cottage while he`s ill should have been easy. But Great-Uncle William is better known as the Royal Wizard Norland, and his house bends space and time. Its single door leads to any number of places - the bedrooms, the kitchen, the caves under the mountains, the past, and the Royal Mansion, to name just a few. By opening that door, Charmain has become responsible for not only the house, but for an extremely magical stray dog, a muddled young apprentice wizard, and a box of the king`s most treasured documents. She has encountered a terrifying beast called a lubbock, irritated a clan of small blue creatures, and wound up smack in the middle of an urgent search. The...
ISBN: 978-0-06-147797-3
Издательство:
HarperCollins
Дата выхода: август 2011
