Hodder and Stoughton
The School of Night
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Автор: Bayard Louis Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2011 |
DjVu, 448 страниц, 17.92 МБ
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A shared quest and a mysterious cabal, four centuries apart... When Henry Cavendish attends the funeral of an old friend, the last thing he expects is to be given a business proposition. A handsome sum to retrieve a document that was in his friend's possession when he died — a letter from Sir Walter Ralegh. Henry accepts the challenge, despite severe misgivings about his sinister new employer. Four centuries earlier, in Elizabethan England, another quest is playing out. Thomas Harriot, once a member of the mysterious School of Night, a group whose members included the toast of Elizabethan society, has shut himself off from the world. Working day and night, he devotes himself secretly to his experiments. As both searches deepen, the two men realise that there are forces at work against them. Harriot's work is threatened by discovery and Henry's search becomes a deadly one, when someone close to him dies in mysterious circumstances. The School of Night is the story of a quest that spans centuries, of alliances forged in unexpected circumstances and of men who will stop at nothing to get what they want.
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vtormai
23 августа 2013
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Lisey's Story
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Hodder and Stoughton
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Автор: King Stephen Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2011 |
PDF, 672 страницы, 20.16 МБ
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Every marriage has two hearts, one light and one dark. Lisey knew it when she first fell for Scott. And now he's dead, she knows it for sure. Lisey was the light to Scott Landon's dark for twenty-five years. As his wife, only she saw the truth behind the public face of the famous author — that he was a haunted man whose bestselling novels were based on a terrifying reality. Now Scott has gone, Lisey wants to lock herself away with her memories. But the fans have other ideas. And when the sinister threats begin, Lisey realises that, just as Scott depended on her strength — her light — to live, so she will have to draw on his darkness to survive.
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2438
velik
11 июля 2012
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The Dressmaker
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Автор: Graeme-Evans Posie Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2011 |
PDF, 464 страницы, 13.92 МБ
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Forced from her father's humble Norfolk vicarage, Ellen Gowan finds herself in an unforgiving London. At fifteen she falls for Raoul de Valentin, the dangerous descendant of French aristocrats. Raoul marries Ellen for her brilliance as a designer but abandons his wife when she becomes pregnant. Determined that she and her daughter will survive, Ellen begins her long climb to success. Toiling first in an east-end factory, she finally opens her own salon in Berkeley Square. One single dress, a ball gown created for the enigmatic Countess of Hawksmoor, transforms Ellen's fortunes, and as the years pass, her business thrives. She tells the world — and her daughter — she's a widow. But then Raoul de Valentin returns and threatens to destroy all that Ellen has achieved.
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1683
biomg
27 октрября 2014
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And The Band Played On
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Автор: Ward Christopher Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2012 |
PDF, 274 страницы, 8.22 МБ
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On 14th April 1912 the Titanic struck an iceberg on her maiden voyage and sank. Fifteen hundred passengers and crew lost their lives. As the order to abandon ship was given, the orchestra took their instruments on deck and continued to play. They were still playing when the ship went down. The violinist, 21 year-old Jock Hume, knew that his fiancee, Mary, was expecting their first child, the author's mother. One hundred years later, Christopher Ward reveals a dramatic story of love, loss and betrayal, and the catastrophic impact of Jock's death on two very different Scottish families. He paints a vivid portrait of an age in which class determined the way you lived — and died. An outstanding piece of historical detective work, AND THE BAND PLAYED ON is also a moving account of how the author's quest to learn more about his grandfather revealed the shocking truth about a family he thought he knew, a truth that had been hidden for nearly a hundred years.
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994
khroad
15 августа 2014
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The Pile of Stuff at the Bottom of the Stairs
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Hodder and Stoughton
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Автор: Hopkinson Christina Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2012 |
DOC, 416 страниц, 1.00 МБ
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Mary Gilmour feels as though her life is going down a plug hole clogged with cornflakes and Play-Doh. Her job is part time but housework is full time, and she has no time at all for her two young sons. Mary is convinced that there is only one thing standing between her and organised contentment: his name is Joel and she's married to him. Since star charts have worked on improving the behaviour of their children, she designs an equivalent for her husband: a spreadsheet detailing every balled-up tissue, every sock on the floor, every wet towel on the bed. Although he has no idea of it, Joel has six months to prove that his credits outweigh his debits. Or else...
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delovar
08 марта 2015
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The Last Voyage
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Hodder and Stoughton
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Автор: Stirling Jessica Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2005 |
PDF, 412 страниц, 12.36 МБ
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At first handsome, freewheeling Clive Cavendish does not appear to be an ideal catch for Julie. But when a whirlwind seduction leads to love and marriage and Clive's ambitious schemes begin to pay off Julie is more than happy to be the wife of an up-and-coming painter and the mother of his children. Anna's suitor, Howard Buskin, is rich, moody and reclusive. He prefers painting Dartmoor's brooding landscapes to courting the beautiful young woman his mother has chosen to be his bride and from the first their uneasy, loveless marriage totters on the brink of crisis. Only when American art collector Teddy Norris enters their lives with a proposal that Howard cannot ignore, and an easy-going charm that sweeps Anna into a tempestous affair, do the sisters begin to question their loyalty to their husbands and to each other. A loyalty that will be tested to the limit on the first, and last, Atlantic crossing of the White Star's new super-liner, the unsinkable Titanic — a voyage not all of them will survive.
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1490
leo17
14 марта 2008
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The Thread
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Автор: Hislop Victoria Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2012 |
PDF, 465 страниц, 13.95 МБ
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Thessaloniki, 1917. As Dimitri Komninos is born, a fire sweeps through the thriving multicultural city, where Christians, Jews and Moslems live side by side. It is the first of many catastrophic events that will change for ever this city, as war, fear and persecution begin to divide its people. Five years later, young Katerina escapes to Greece when her home in Asia Minor is destroyed by the Turkish army. Losing her mother in the chaos, she finds herself on a boat to an unknown destination. From that day the lives of Dimitri and Katerina become entwined, with each other and with the story of the city itself. Thessaloniki, 2007. A young Anglo-Greek hears the life story of his grandparents for the first time and realises he has a decision to make. For many decades, they have looked after the memories and treasures of people who have been forcibly driven from their beloved city. Should he become their new custodian? Should he stay or should he go? The Thread is the enthralling new novel from Victoria Hislop.
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ajri4823
28 июня 2014
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Tongue in Cheek
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Hodder and Stoughton
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Автор: Walker Fiona Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2005 |
PDF, 688 страниц, 20.64 МБ
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From the very first day that they move to the Oddlode Valley, it's inevitable that young teacher Mo Stillitoe, recently separated socialite Diana Lampeter and cool, retired dressage diva Anke Brakespear will find their lives entangled. Despite their differing generations and backgrounds, the women are on a relocation collision course. As inept removal men deliver furniture — and even horses — to the wrong houses, other moves are being made... Mo's bad boy lover takes Diana's eye, Anke's flirtatious husband immediately suggests Mo hop into bed with him — and Diana's local heart-throb brother comes joyfully face to face with the Danish ice-maiden he posted on his wall as a teenager. As a long, hot Indian summer burns its embers into winter, the newcomers settle into their beautiful frost-hugged surroundings, generating enough heat to melt every heart in Oddlode. New passions ignite and old flames are fanned amid the honeyed villages, enchanted gardens, haunted parkland and raucous country social life. The heat is on, and sparks fly — but is this just a flash in the pan or is somebody fuelling the fire?
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2489
bt911
28 июня 2009
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Riders of the Purple Sage
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Автор: Grey Zane Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2007 |
DjVu, 304 страницы, 12.16 МБ
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The canyons and sage plains of Utah have a dangerous beauty. Skilled riders must go out every day and night to protect the herds and the homesteads from cattle rustlers. Stories of a masked man and a lone gunman looking for vengeance have spread across Utah. There has long been a feud between Gentiles and Mormons. A feud that Jane Withersteen, daughter of the man who founded the Mormon settlement of Cottonwood, chooses to ignore. When Mormon Elder Tull discovers that the woman he means to make one of his wives has offered hospitality to an outsider he vows vengeance but he underestimates her courage and the determination of the riders of the plains.
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1100
stalker1965
16 февраля 2009
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Constance: The Tragic and Scandalous Life of Mrs Oscar Wilde
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Автор: Moyle Franny Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2011 |
PDF, 384 страницы, 11.52 МБ
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In the spring of 1895 the life of Constance Wilde changed irrevocably. Up until the conviction of her husband, Oscar, for homosexual crimes, she had held a privileged position in society. Part of a gilded couple, she was a popular children's author, a fashion icon, and a leading campaigner for women's rights. A founding member of the magical society the Golden Dawn, her pioneering and questioning spirit encouraged her to sample some of the more controversial aspects of her time. Mrs Oscar Wilde was a phenomenon in her own right. But that spring Constance's entire life was eclipsed by scandal. Forced to flee to the Continent with her two sons, her glittering literary and political career ended abruptly. Having changed her name, she lived in exile until her death. Franny Moyle now tells Constance's story with a fresh eye and remarkable new material. Drawing on numerous unpublished letters, she brings to life the story of a woman at the heart of fin-de-siecle London and the Aesthetic movement. In a compelling and moving tale of an unlikely couple caught up in a world unsure of its moral footing, she uncovers key revelations about a woman who was the victim of one of the greatest betrayals of all time.
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1393
yury-m
15 октрября 2014
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The Dukan Diet
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Автор: Dukan Pierre Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2010 |
PDF, 384 страницы, 11.52 МБ
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France's best selling diet book ever which has sold over 1 million copies since it was published in 2003. Devised by Dr Pierre Dukan, a qualified medical doctor who has spent his career helping people to lose weight permanently, it is an easy to follow protein-rich diet which delivers fantastic results in the short term and then shows you how to maintain your ideal weight for life. The Dukan Diet has grown into a huge phenomenon in France and has been in the French Amazon Top 100 for almost three years. With 4 distinct phases from the Attack which lasts from 2-7 days and helps motivate with rapid weight loss, through to the Stabilisation phase which allows you to maintain your ideal natural weight for life, the Dukan Diet offers clear and simple guidelines for success.
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1392
yury-m
15 декабря 2012
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The Dukan Diet Recipe Book
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Hodder and Stoughton
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Автор: Dukan Pierre Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2010 |
PDF, 400 страниц, 12.00 МБ
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The Dukan Diet is based on a unique four-step programme. Two steps to lose weight and two steps to keep it off for good. The Dukan Diet Recipe Book will help you to stick to the diet by offering over 350 recipes suitable for the all-important weight loss stages. With meal ideas for the protein-only Attack stage and then lots more recipes to keep you on track during the Cruising stage when you can add vegetables to your diet, the The Dukan Diet Recipe Book offers an amazingly wide selection of dishes to help you stave off boredom. Packed with ways to liven up your meals whilst sticking to the Dukan Diet and reaching your goal, the recipes even include a range of dressings, sauces and desserts.
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admin
16 марта 2013
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Fall Girl
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Hodder and Stoughton
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Автор: Jordan Toni Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2011 |
PDF, 240 страниц, 7.20 МБ
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Meet Ella Canfield, highly qualified evolutionary biologist. Attractive, if a little serious-looking in those heavy glasses — but then she's about to put her career on the line. Dr Canfield is seeking funding for a highly unorthodox research project. She wants to prove that an extinct animal still roams in one of Australia's most popular national parks. Meet Daniel Metcalf, good-looking, expensively dishevelled millionaire. Quite witty but far too rich to be taken seriously. He heads the Metcalf Trust, which donates money to offbeat scientific research projects. He has a personal interest in animals that don't exist. Problem number one: There is no such person as Dr Ella Canfield. Problem number two: Della Gilmore, professional con artist, has never met anyone like Daniel Metcalf before. Someone is going to take a fall. A sparkling, sexy read from the author of Addition, a Richard and Judy book club hit, Fall Girl is a story about passion and loyalty, deceit and integrity, and the importance of believing in things that don't exist.
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870
admin
23 февраля 2013
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And Then it Happened
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Hodder and Stoughton
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Автор: Green Linda Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2011 |
DjVu, 448 страниц, 17.92 МБ
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An irresistibly warm and poignant love story from the sensational bestselling author Linda Green Mel Taylor found her Mr Right at age thirteen. Twenty years on they remain blissfully in love. Everything is perfect — she has the man she loves, a gorgeous daughter, a great job and a dream home. But Mel's happiness is overshadowed by a niggling feeling that it's all been a bit too easy. Despite her husband Adam's efforts to reassure her that nothing bad is going to happen, Mel can't shake the feeling that all good things must come to an end. And then it happens...
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1625
vtormai
23 августа 2013
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Cuckoo
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Hodder and Stoughton
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Автор: Crouch Julia Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2011 |
DjVu, 448 страниц, 17.92 МБ
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A dark, juicy, deliciously unsettling, read-it-in-one-sitting psychological drama. Rose has it all — the gorgeous children, the husband, the beautiful home. But then her best friend Polly comes to stay. Very soon, Rose's cosy world starts to fall apart at the seams — her baby falls dangerously ill, her husband is distracted — is Polly behind it all? It appears that once you invite Polly into your home, it's very difficult to get her out again...
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1625
vtormai
23 августа 2013
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Guilt by Association
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Hodder and Stoughton
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Автор: Clark Marcia Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2005 |
PDF, 384 страницы, 11.52 МБ
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A Deputy DA specialising in high-profile cases, Rachel Knight is addicted to her work and fiercely loyal to her friends. But when her colleague Jake is found dead in a seedy Los Angeles hotel room next to the body of a teenage male prostitute, Rachel realises she might not know those around her as well as she thinks. The police want to write off Jake's death as a straightforward murder/suicide. Rachel doesn't believe it's that simple. Warned off the case but determined to track down her friend's killer, the investigation takes her through the dark and tangled city from its wealthy suburbs to its seamy downtown heart. And a truth so dangerous it could kill her.
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yury-m
14 апреля 2009
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Reaction and Revolutions
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Hodder and Stoughton
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Автор: Lynch Michael Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2007 |
PDF, 192 страницы, 5.76 МБ
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The third edition of this best-selling title provides both a narrative and analysis of the background, course and effects of the 1917 revolution. Beginning with an overview of Imperial Russia and the problems and challenges it faced, it goes on to look at the growth of revolutionary movements which would eventually lead to the October Revolution. It then examines how the Bolsheviks consolidated their power under Lenin. Throughout the book, key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam style questions and tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.
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695
zorkuzz
15 июля 2008
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Lady Gaga X Terry Richardson
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Hodder and Stoughton
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Автор: Lady Gaga Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2005 |
PDF, 360 страниц, 10.80 МБ
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The first official book by international superstar Lady GagaIn this book of original, behind-the-scenes photographs, acclaimed photographer Terry Richardson follows superstar Lady Gaga during one year of her life, from Lollapalooza through the final show of her Monster Ball tour. During the time period he followed Gaga, Richardson took over 100,000 images and attended more than 30 Monster Ball dates around the world. From the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards to the Don't Ask, Don't Tell repeal rally in Portland, Maine, to the Thierry Mugler show at Maxime, Paris, Richardson captures Lady Gaga as you've never seen her before. A year-long global odyssey — all access, nothing off limits — this is the book Lady Gaga fans have been waiting for.
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admin
7 декабря 2009
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The Litigators
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Hodder and Stoughton
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Автор: Grisham John Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2012 |
PDF, 436 страниц, 13.08 МБ
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The Partners at Finley & Figg — all two of them — often refer to themselves as 'a boutique law firm'. 'Boutique', as in chic, selective and prosperous. They are, of course, none of these things. What they are is a two-bit operation always in search of their big break, ambulance chasers who've been in the trenches much too long making much too little. Their specialties, so to speak, are quickie divorces and DUIs, with the occasional jackpot of an actual car wreck thrown in. After twenty plus years together Oscar Finley and Wally Figg bicker like an old married couple, but somehow continue to scratch out a half-decent living from their seedy offices in southwest Chicago. And then change comes their way. More accurately, it stumbles in. David Zinc, a young but already burned-out attorney, walks out of his fast-track career at a fancy downtown firm, goes on a serious bender and finds himself literally at the doorstep of our 'boutique firm'. Once David sobers up and comes to grips with the fact that he's suddenly unemployed, any job — even one with Finley & Figg — looks OK to him. With their new junior partner on board, F&F are ready to tackle a really big case, a case that could make them rich without requiring them to actually practice much law. An extremely popular drug, Krayoxx, the no.1 cholesterol reducer for the dangerously overweight, produced by Varrick Labs, a giant pharmaceutical company with annual sales of $25 billion, has recently come under fire as several patients taking it have suffered heart attacks. Wally smells money. A little online research confirms Wally's suspicions — a huge plaintiff's firm in Florida is putting together a class action suit against Varrick. All Finley & Figg have to do is find a handful of people who had a heart attack while taking Krayoxx, convince them to become clients, join the class action, and ride along to fame and fortune. With any luck, they won't even have to enter a courtroom! It almost seems too good to be true. And it is.
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1582
krit
26 декабря 2014
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The Wind Through the Keyhole: A Dark Tower Novel
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Hodder and Stoughton
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Автор: King Stephen Издательство: Hodder&Stoughton, 2012 |
PDF, 335 страниц, 10.05 МБ
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For readers new to The Dark Tower, The Wind Through the Keyhole is a stand-alone novel, and a wonderful introduction to the series. It is a story within a story, which features both the younger and older gunslinger Roland on his quest to find the Dark Tower. Fans of the existing seven books in the series will also delight in discovering what happened to Roland and his ka tet between the time they leave the Emerald City and arrive at the outskirts of Calla Bryn Sturgis. The novel opens with a storm — of sudden and vicious intensity to which billy-bumblers like Oy are particularly susceptible...
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adlaim
14 июля 2013
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