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Funny, what people seem to want. In Art, Mystery, a controversial former footballer, now export agent specializing in chrome, accepts an unusual commission—to find and export a pornographic work of Renaissance art.

ART IMITATES MURDER... MURDER IMITATES ART in this second book, FATAL EXPRESSIONS, in Garry J. Petersons SHARKS IN THE CITY SERIES. Jonathan Garrett is a trendy San Francisco artist, reflecting his life stories into a self-fulfilling, dazzling career in expressionism art. His studio is well known, as his artwork has gained international fame. Jonathan's celebrity status takes a heart-stopping turn for the worse when the first of several serial murders occur in his studio... the victim, one of his models. He will discover life-changing secrets and events, turning his art world upside down, ...

John Silvester has been reporting on crime from the cop stations, courthouses, back alleys and gangster mansions of Melbourne for forty years. His contact book is a who's who of both sides of criminal justice and the shadowy worlds between. He is the trusted confidant of cops, criminals, lawyers and judges. He knows where the cash is stashed and where the bodies are buried. Naked City is a collection of Silvester's best stories, from sophisticated heists to mindless acts of violence and deeds of pure evil - impeccably sourced, wry, wise and witty.

Sometimes, the things that come the easiest are the hardest to keep. Lesson learned. In a bold move, Olivia risks everything to put her name on the lips of the wealthiest art collectors in New York. But before she can achieve her career goals she must reimagine herself as a person, an artist, and a lover.

The journals of the Nobel Prize-winning author, beautifully illustrated with his own paintings

Carrie Bradshaw’s pairing of a tutu with a tank top is one of the most iconic outfits ever seen on television – and a look that turned avant-garde New York designer and stylist Patricia Field into a household name. But before she was crowned the fairy godmother of haute couture, Field was the owner of the longtime East Village emporium Pat Field, a haven for drag queens, club kids, starving artists, NYU freshmen, and creative visionaries alike.

Charles Dickens was an English writer and social critic who lived during the 19th century. He is considered one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era and is known for his vivid portrayals of the social and economic conditions of the time. His works often addressed issues of poverty, social injustice, and class struggle, and he is credited with helping to raise public awareness of these issues. Some of his most famous works include "Oliver Twist," "A Tale of Two Cities," and "Great Expectations."

Only eight hours til doom. Nick and Sal are faced with a madman who wants nothing more than to burn Bandon to the ground - for the second time since 1936. It's a race against the clock. Unravel clues leading to the arsonist's plan. Call on truckers to battle the inferno. Capture the crazed pyromaniac in a mad-dash train chase. And save a town from an impending firestorm that could kill hundreds and leave Bandon once again in smoldering rubble.

Fascinante recorrido por el mundo de la cinematografía, que nos recuerda la marca que el cine y sus célebres personajes dejan en nuestras vidas. A pesar de que no están todas las películas que han marcado la historia de la cinematografía mundial, la recopilación que hace Guadalupe Loaeza en este libro es muy completa: habla de escenas, actores y directores que han dejado su impronta no sólo en las pantallas sino también en nuestros corazones.

Dive into the captivating world of "The Last Romans: A Brief History of the Byzantine Empire," where the echoes of ancient Rome blend seamlessly with the dawn of the modern world. This enthralling book invites readers on a journey through the corridors of history to explore an empire that stood resiliently at the crossroads of civilizations for over a thousand years. "The Last Romans" presents a distilled narrative that captures the essence of Byzantine history—from its inception in 330 AD, when Constantine the Great christened Constantinople as the new capital of the Roman Empire, to its...

WINNER OF THE PARIS BOOK FESTIVAL 2017, ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORY This book is a collaborative project conceived by two old friends inspired by Paris. The writer, Robin Bower, and the artist, Christine Vandenbergh, have created a visual commentary of their impressions of a city known to be both a romantic cliché and a chaotic modern metropolis. Prose and poems, amidst a kaleidoscope of original artwork, showcase the artistic venues and artists of Paris. While highlighting the diversity of the people and its culinary delights, the book exhibits Paris as an enduring drawcard for art ...

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local - Geneva by Emily Winters offers the inside scoop on food in Geneva. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you the story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate.

After Math retails what becomes of the cast of characters introduced in Art, Mystery, joint and severally pursuing an erotic Rinascimento statuette attributed to Antonio Pollaiuolo, a pursuit that lands them in court. On the way, their collective and singular fates are unfolded and accounted for, the consequences of the truth of matters for them are brought to bear and a kind of rough justice is seen to have been done, as is appropriate in rough trade.

Aaron Berg reads his best-selling book, Mr. Manners, to a live audience in Long Island City.

Theatre Royal. The very name summons up something of grandeur and eloquence. And it was. Hosted by Laurence Olivier, these big-name productions also included the creme de la creme of acting talents from John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, and Orson Welles to Trevor Howard, Michael Redgrave and Olivier himself. They were based on works by the world's leading authors, among them Charles Dickens, Henry James, Oscar Wilde and Anton Chekhov. These are but a few of whose company we shall be keeping as we raise the curtain on our first instalment of theatrical history.

From Vancouver-based writer Chelene Knight, Dear Current Occupant is a creative non-fiction memoir about home and belonging set in the 80s and 90s of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Using a variety of forms, Knight reflects on her childhood through a series of letters addressed to all of the current occupants now living in the twenty different houses she moved in and out of with her mother and brother.

This book is intended for mature audiences. It contains artistic depictions and sensual content. If you are not an adult, please do not proceed. If you are, we recommend reading this book in a private setting to fully immerse yourself in its intimate and provocative nature. --- What happens when two souls collide in the heart of New York City? Between the passion of art and the mysteries of desire, this book delves into the profound connections that shape us. Follow Isabel and her model as they embark on a daring journey of vulnerability, sensuality, and personal discovery. A bold, intimate...

Salespeople perform one of the most valuable functions in society. Learn how to be a professional instead of an amateur! This book on sales persuasion is chock-full of handy tips and strategies that you can put to work for effective results. Professional salespeople have the enviable chance to give their clients professional services and expertise. Selling is a professional job, whether you're working for yourself or for someone else.

It is an enthralling and unexpected selection, and the anthology resonates beyond this showing. It is from the Eric and Louise Franck collection, which has been donated to the Tate, and is part of the process by which the gallery has very belatedly, but with almost overwhelming enthusiasm, entered into collecting and showing photography as a medium in in its own right, with a very active patrons group supporting acquisitions. One of the benefits of Tate joining the fray is evident in the installation of this show.