Combining high-altitude climbing action with sizzling courtroom drama and raw tension, The Edge of Justice is a thriller like no other. Set amid the towering beauty of Wyomings mountains and the gritty underbelly of crime, here is a gut-wrenching debut novel that fea... Полное описание

In the year 1311, in the highest tower of Cloud of Sparrows Castle, a beautiful woman sits by the window, watching as enemies gather below and fires spread through the night. As she calmly awaits her fate, she begins to write, carefully setting down on a scroll the s... Полное описание

New York City taxidermy collector Garth Carson was seconds away from snagging the greatest find of his careerthe original Pipsqueak the Nutty Nut, stuffed-squirrel puppet star of his favorite 1950s kiddie TV showuntil a biker, a brawny redhead, and a murder derailed ... Полное описание

Author Michael Gelb ignited the current fascination with all things Da Vinci with his runaway bestseller, How to Think like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day. Just as that book showed readers how to use the seven Da Vincian principles to develop thei... Полное описание

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from David Gibbins's The Mask of Troy. From an extraordinary discovery in a remote desert oasis to a desperate race against time in the ocean depths, a team of adventurers is about to find the truth behind the most baffling leg... Полное описание

Hailed as a writer of uncommon clarity by the New Yorker, National Book Award finalist Allegra Goodman has dazzled readers with her acclaimed works of fiction, including such beloved bestsellers as The Family Markowitz and Kaaterskill Falls. Now she returns with a br... Полное описание

A Santa Fe dad shares heartwarming, comic, often ludicrous tales of raising a family in this laugh-out-loud book perfect for anyone who enjoys the edgy humor of David Sedaris or the whimsical commentary of Dave Barry. Waxing both profound and profane on issues close ... Полное описание

Even in a city of long, tall beauties, psychologist Christina McMullen is used to getting hit on. But shes definitely not accustomed to having a hit on her. Until the day a charming stranger shows up at her doorand someone guns him down right in front of her.For Chri... Полное описание

In an age of wonderous beauty and terrible secrets,one man searches for his destiny...In the majestic heart of Florence, a beautiful golden-haired boy is abandoned and subjected to cruelty beyond words. But Luca Bastardo is anything but an ordinary boy. Across two ce... Полное описание

Whether it's the sudden snapping of bonds between lovers or shopping on Oxford Street, Maeve Binchy finds the unexpected truth in experiences so real that every woman will recognize them. Filled with her delicious humor and warmth, the twenty-two stories in London Tr... Полное описание

Back from schlepping all over New York City, P.I. Gladdy Gold is happy to be on her Florida turf again. Especially now that she and boyfriend Jack Langford are officially an item. But no sooner have the yenta brigade gotten back to their routinecomplete with poolside... Полное описание

From the author of the internationally acclaimed Wintering: A Novel of Sylvia Plath comes a funny, touching memoir of a crummyand crumbychildhood.Growing up in the 1960s and '70s, Kate Moses was surrounded by sugar: Twinkies in the basement freezer, honey on the frie... Полное описание

From the award-winning author of Banana Heart Summer[a] wonderful debut[that] resembles Sandra Cisneross The House on Mango Street and is destined to be a hit among book club members*comes a wondrous tale of hope, secrets, and family devotion.Its six days until Chris... Полное описание

Shibari, the ancient art of erotic restraintIts finely knotted ropes are a turn-on, a sexual experienceand, for some, an absolute necessity.Serving the Master: Desmond and AvaAt a San Francisco sex club called Pinnacle, Ava Gregory seeks something she cannot quite de... Полное описание

WINNER OF SWEDENS BEST CRIME NOVEL AWARDOn the idyllic island of land, off the coast of northern Sweden, a young couple from Stockholm tries to start life afresh. For Joakim and Katrine Westin, reclaiming a long-neglected family manor will be a labor of love, as they... Полное описание

JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE *; NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BYVOGUE *; NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER';One of the great culinary stories of our time.'Dwight Garner,The New York TimesIt begins with a simple ritual: Every Saturday afternoon, a boy who loves to ... Полное описание

';The most magnificent fantasy series since The Lord of the Rings.' --The Oregonian Lost in a new world, Lyra finds Will--a boy on the run, a murderer--a worthy and welcome ally. For this is a world where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and witches share the s... Полное описание

With the flair for sizzling romantic suspense that has made her books international bestsellers, Elizabeth Adler, whose work has been hailed by critics as mesmerizing Internet Bookwatch, exhilarating Publishers Weekly, and sensuous Kirkus Reviews, is at the top of he... Полное описание

Anything can happen under the cover of darkness.Kell Roberts has walked the thin line between life and death for so long that it now feels like home. He is a soldier, a survivor, and a loner. Still, Kell cannot turn his back on the beautiful woman caught in his firef... Полное описание

The book reviews the current physical theory of Earth's global evolution, its origin, structure and composition, the process of Earth's core formation, Earth's energy, and the nature of its tectonomagnetic activity. The book also deals with the origin of the Moon and... Полное описание

Developments in Geotechnical Engineering, Volume 19: Stabilized Earth Roads surveys soil stabilization theory and practice. This work is divided into nine chapters that discuss the physical, chemical, and soil mechanics principles of soil stabilization.The first chap... Полное описание

Since the publication of the first Dams and Earthquakes in 1976, the phenomenon of reservoir induced seismicity (RIS) is more widely understood. There are now over 70 known cases of reservoir-induced earthquakes. These damaging earthquakes have occurred in China, Kar... Полное описание

This is the completely revised edition of a book which was published in 1978 and, such was its popularity, was sold out within two years. It was described as ``An excellent compilation and condensation of a vast field of literature and experience in economic geology.... Полное описание

The application of estimation theory renders the processing of experimental results both rational and effective, and thus helps not only to make our knowledge more precise but to determine the measure of its reliability. As a consequence, estimation theory is indispe... Полное описание

Damaging accidental explosions are a continuous threat to industry. Categories for such explosions include combustible dust explosions; reactive gas explosions, both confined and unconfined; hybrid explosions involving both gases and dusts; bursts of pressure vessels... Полное описание

Covering all theoretical and practical aspects of the applications of spot tests to organic analysis, this book includes information on more than 900 tests. It continues to be an indispensable reference to organic and analytical chemists in academia and in industry.

The object of this book is to clarify the whole aspect of the basic problems concerning the elastic stability of of circular cylindrical shells under typical loading conditions. The book deals with buckling, postbuckling and initial postbuckling problems under one of... Полное описание

This monograph deals with the problem of dynamic behaviour and seismic response of structures which are designed and constructed in seismic regions. Extensive attention is given to description of measuring methods, methods of evaluation of results and determination o... Полное описание

Based on the fundamentals of geotechnics and hydrology, this book includes chapters on hydraulics, hydrogeology, pedology, hydrochemistry, meteorology and mathematical statistics. The first part deals with theoretical and methodological problems and mathematical meth... Полное описание

Soil Properties and Behavior defines the structure of the soil-water system. This book provides the background of the nature of mineral particles and the existing forces between the particles in the soil system. It also examines the structure and fabric of soil, as w... Полное описание

This book provides the latest information and methodologies of rotating disk electrode and rotating ring-disk electrode (RDE/RRDE) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). It is an ideal reference for undergraduate and graduate students, scientists, and engineers who wor... Полное описание

For anyone preparing to step into a leadership role--be it a corporate CEO, business team leader, church deacon, or head of a household--this unique collection of quotes from 100 great leaders of armies, social movements, political revolutions, fashion revolutions, b... Полное описание

On the eve of his return to Baldreagan Castle, Highlander Jamie Macpherson cannot believe his eyes: a golden-haired beauty haloed in the moonlight of St. Bride's glade, so delicate and fair she can only be a faerie. With his desire rising like a wave, the knight long... Полное описание

Renowned speaker Paula White equips readers to conquer pain and build a strong sense of self through principles that have transformed her own life.Paula White is here to tell you that YOU'RE ALL THAT! As a woman who has experienced tragedy and triumph, poverty and pr... Полное описание

After vampires killed her parents, Kacie Renault devoted herself to becoming a vampire slayer. But now, desperate to begin a new life, Kacie decides to trade in her sword for a spreadsheet...only to be accused of murdering a powerful member of the undead. Suddenly th... Полное описание

Marcia Muller, bestselling author of the acclaimed series starring San Francisco P.I. Sharon McCone, returns to the remote northern California coast of Point Deception and Cyanide Wells with an exciting new novel. A riveting mystery full of atmosphere and suspense, t... Полное описание

From the Nebula Award-winning author comes a newly revised edition of this story in his classic Galactic Center series.

- "e;High Country Fall, Margaret Maron's most recent installment in the Deborah Knott series, was published in Mysterious Press hardcover in 8/04, with a first printing of 40,000 copies.- Margaret Maron swept the top mystery awards with her first Deborah Knott hard... Полное описание

- "e;The Show"e; is the second most widely-read column in Sports Illustrated, after Rick Reilly, who will write one of the book's introductions. Sports Illustrated has over three million subscribers, the third highest magazine circulation in the United States... Полное описание

Cascading style sheets (CSS) are the modern standard for website presentation. When combined with a structural markup language such as HTML, XHTML, or XML (though not limited to these), cascading style sheets provide Internet browsers with the information that enable... Полное описание

So many men, but which one is worth the effort? And how do I know that waiting around for the "e;best"e; will actually pay off--that I'm not just letting the already shallow dating pool evaporate? Jackie Kendall believes that waiting will bring greater satisf... Полное описание

#1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury's timeless collection of true stories celebrating God's presence in friendship. In this heartwarming book, the miraculous power of friendship is proven through amazing experiences in the lives of ordinary men and w... Полное описание

In these uninhibited letters to Penthouse magazine, the writers reveal everything that goes on behind closed doors, as well as in back and front seats of cars, locked offices, airplane toilets and other places.

Through superfoods, nutritional supplements, and state-of-the-art topical applications, the "e;New York Times"e; bestselling author of "e;The Wrinkle Cure"e; presents an astonishing program to reverse the aging process, inside and out. Two four-color inserts.

The Most Notorious Woman in America There are probably worse things than having the entire country think that you're the girl whose "e;services"e; gave the president-elect a fatal heart attack in the sack-but at the moment, Emma Jamison can't think of any. A ... Полное описание

Most people know that there are 70 million Baby Boomers in America today....but what is less known is that there are approximately 100 million people in America between the ages of 16 and 30. This generation has just entered, or will soon be entering the work force. ... Полное описание

For readers who feel there is something missing in their daily walk with God, Gloria Copeland explains that relationship-learning to talk with and listen to God in daily encounters-is what will change their lives. Knowing God requires a lifestyle of communion with Hi... Полное описание

On November 19, 1943, the submarine USS Sculpin, under attack by the Japanese, slid below the waves for the last time in what would become one of the most remarkable stories in U.S. Naval history. Not only did several crewmembers survive the sinking - an extremely ra... Полное описание

The spunky sleuth from Decked returns. A pantyhose convention in Miami takes a deadly turn as someone tries to kill the inventor of run-less pantyhose. Murder is afoot and Regan Reilly is on the case; the clues are opaque and the plotting is seamless. "e;A smart,... Полное описание

Regan Reilly plans to spend her Fourth of July week vacationing in the Hamptons at her parents' home and also with her best friend, Kit, who has a share in a group house. A last-minute phone call, however, casts Regan's trip in a new light. Brigid O'Neill, a rising c... Полное описание

HOW HOT CAN YOU GET?Plenty hot! This 16th collection of Letters to Penthouse proves that you can never get too much of a good thing...and the thing you get is steamy, lusty, daring, and outrageous sex that most people only experience in their fantasy lives. But these... Полное описание

PAINA shocking betrayal...her father's murder...and a life-threatening accusation...Heiress Charlotte Court has walked into a waking nightmare-one that sends her running from her wealthy home to anywhere she can hide.PANICAcross the border in Mexico, Charlotte create... Полное описание

Mary Ellen Geist decided to leave her job as a CBS Radio anchor to return home to Michigan when her father's Alzheimer's got to be too much for her mother to shoulder alone. She chose to live her life by a different set of priorities: to be guided by her heart, not b... Полное описание

Until her death when he was 20, David B. Roosevelt enjoyed a close relationship with his grandmother Eleanor Roosevelt. Now David shares personal family stories and photographs that show Eleanor as she really was.

The Vietnam War . . .Nixon . . .Kent State . . .The late 1960s and early 1970s were a time of total turmoil in America-the country was being torn apart by a war most people didn't support, young men were being taken away by the draft, and racial tensions were high. N... Полное описание

Hold on to your Bibles, folks! You are about to be raptured into the gut-busting, demon-stomping insanity of God's Favorite Church,Landover Baptist - the web's ultimate religious spoof. In the sacred and honorable tradition of The Onion comes a hilarious collection o... Полное описание

The bodies God gives are instruments for experiencing a fulfilling life on earth, for doing good works, for spiritual development. To do the work individuals are meant to do, they need to keep in shape. They must maintain a sound mind, body, and soul. Yet in the mode... Полное описание

If you're like me, you don't want to live your life with a 'barely-get-by' mentality. You want to crack the ordinary mold and become the best you can be. You want to break the power of the past and the chains of limitations and feelings of inadequacy. You want to lea... Полное описание

As punishment for burning his family chapel on the anniversary of his wife's death, Scottish knight Iain Maclean must go on a pilgrimage to an obscure monastery on the far side of Scotland. On his way, he meets Lady Madeline Drummond and becomes her protector. Original.

After leaving her disatrous marriage behind, Shelley Browning goes back to college to get her degree and comes face-to-face with an unforgettable man from her past. Grant Chapman had briefly taught her in high school ten years earlier. There teacher and student had s... Полное описание

The reason most diets fail is that many "e;diet foods"e; stimulate the appetite and trigger out-of-control eating. This startling, proven guide to eating indicates which foods turn the metabolism on to start burning fat. Includes a balanced weight-loss regime... Полное описание

Most of us dream of becoming wealthy. While some take steps to achieve it, few realize the goal. Why? According to financial planner Douglas R. Andrew, flawed financial strategis - or what he calls "e;money myth-conceptions"e; - lead us down the wrong road. I... Полное описание

A powerful and spiritually satisfying novel from a compelling new voice about three courageous women who must confront the harsh realities of their lives through faith and prayer. Pam Lyons has a husband who places more trust in money and marijuana than in God. Yvonn... Полное описание

Flat Abs. Tight Butt. Lean Thighs. Kickass Attitude. Get One Great Body! Have you been looking in the mirror and thinking, "e;I hate my...I can't stand those...I have to hide my..."e;? Do you want to feel strong and confident in whatever you wear, from jeans ... Полное описание