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Vanity Fair
by William ThackerayNo one is better equipped in the struggle for wealth and worldly success than the alluring and ruthless Becky Sharp, who defies her impoverished background to clamber up the class ladder. Her sentimental companion Amelia, however, longs only for caddish soldier George. As the two heroines make their way through the tawdry glamour of Regency society, battles - military and domestic - are fought, fortunes made and lost. The one steadfast and honourable figure in this corrupt world is Dobbin with his devotion to Amelia, bringing pathos and depth to Thackeray's gloriously satirical epic of love and social adventure.
Vanity Fair
by William Makepeace ThackerayThis classic story of two nineteenth-century social climbers is the basis for countless films and TV series, and one of the UK’s “Best-Loved Novels.” Before the Real Housewives, there were Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley. Ruthless and cunning, Becky may have been born in a lower class, but now that she’s graduated from school, she’s ready to climb up to a better life—and do whatever it takes to get there. Her friend Emmy, however, is the opposite. She may have mastered music, dancing, and embroidery like any young woman of her class, but she utterly lacks a backbone. Together these friends navigate the perils of Regency society as they search for love and happiness. Social battles are waged against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, and when the smoke finally clears, there’s no telling who will come out victorious. A satirical masterpiece, Vanity Fair was #14 on The Guardian’s list of the 100 Best Novels and #122 in the BBC’s “Big Read” poll for the UK’s best-loved novel. It has inspired numerous adaptations, from early silent films to a 2004 movie by Mira Nair starring Reese Witherspoon as Becky.
Vanity Fare: A Novel of Lattes, Literature, and Love
by Megan CaldwellVanity Fare is a charming tale of food, family, literature, and romance in which a 40-year-old newly single Brooklyn mother embarks on a culinary writing career and finds herself at the center of a deliciously tempting love triangle.Molly Hagan—“a heroine who’s wittier than Ellen DeGeneres on speed” (New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries) is overwhelmed. Her cheating husband left her for a younger blonde, her six-year-old son is questioning her authority, and she’s starting a job as a copywriter for a local Brooklyn bakery.She doesn’t need the complications of a new love. But the bakery’s sexy British pastry chef is determined to win her heart. And there is his intimidating and oh so irresistible business partner...who happens to have a secret that might prevent Molly from getting her own Happily Ever After.Funny and sweet, Megan Caldwell’s charming romantic novel includes five delicious recipes developed with the pastry chef from Union Square Café.
Vapor: A Novel
by Amanda FilipacchiThe Pygmalion myth recast by one of America&’s boldest and most bewitching storytellersAnna Graham has one ambition—to be a great actress. The only problem is, she can&’t stop being herself. She is proud, stubborn, and moody; according to her acting teacher, she needs to be as bland and pliable as warm wax. Even when she rents a Good Fairy Queen Costume—complete with crown, wand, and wig—and walks the streets of New York City until three thirty in the morning, she fails to be anyone but Anna Graham. &“Help,&” she thinks, smoking a cigarette in a deserted subway station. &“Help!&” screams a man at the other end of the platform as two attackers pull him onto the train tracks. Red pepper spray in hand, the Good Fairy Queen rushes to Damon Wetly&’s rescue—and Anna&’s wish comes true, in the oddest way imaginable.Locked inside a cage in Wetly&’s cloud-filled country home, Anna learns to do everything—walk, talk, think, eat, breathe—differently. When she finally escapes, she becomes a star—as Wetly promised she would. The new-and-improved Anna attracts plenty of admirers—including a paraplegic soap opera celebrity; the world&’s most famous supermodel; and a handsome cellist, Weight Watchers counselor, etiquette expert, and exotic dancer named Nathaniel Powers—but she only has eyes for her former captor, the creator of miniature clouds and major actresses. Just when it seems that her fairy tale ending is right around the corner, Anna&’s whole world threatens to evaporate into thin air.Fearless and fascinating, Vapor holds a funhouse mirror up to some of our deepest and most alluring notions about fame, identity, and desire.
Un vaquero en Creta (Algo de ti #Volumen 2)
by Sandra Bree¿Qué puede hacer un hombre viajero e independiente cuando el amor llama a su puerta? ¿Acobardarse o someterse? Conmovido por la situación que está atravesando su hermano, Jason Taylor, buscador de armas antiguas, viaja a la maravillosa isla de Creta con la intención de conseguir unas pruebas de ADN que verifiquen que el pequeño Cole es su sobrino. Para eso debe idear un plan para acercarse a él de manera que nadie sospeche. Daniella Makris está preocupada por las amenazas que su madre, una cara conocida en la televisión griega, está recibiendo. Pero aborrece la idea de que ese guardaespaldas sexy y atrevido, llegado de Denver, se aloje con ellas. Decidida a sacarlo de su hogar, creará situaciones tan disparatadas que, cuando se quiera dar cuenta, no solo deberá echarlo de casa, sino que también deberá hacerlo de su corazón y de su vida. ¿Logrará ella salirse con la suya? ¿O ese vaquero nacido en Colorado ha llegado para quedarse?
The Variable Man and Other Stories (Dover Thrift Editions: Short Stories)
by Philip K. DickA seminal figure of twentieth-century science fiction, Philip K. Dick ponders the very nature of humanity in this anthology of five gripping short stories and novellas that were first published in early 1950s pulp magazines. Written during the Cold War, “The Defenders” presents a tale of robotic warfare. “Foster, You’re Dead” criticizes consumerism and the Cold War, when the military-industrial complex shifted responsibility for self-defense to families by selling bomb shelters. “Piper in the Woods” is a clever short story concerning the erosion of reality. A military psychologist is tasked with solving the mystery of why military personnel are behaving like plants upon their return from an asteroid. “Second Variety” is prescient in its anticipation of the hazards of self-evolving robots that can operate independently of one another. In “The Variable Man,” Earth relies on computer technology and a time traveler to predict their chances of victory in a fight against aliens. This collection is an excellent introduction to one of the most original minds of the modern era.
A Variável do Amor
by Christina LaurenE se um teste de ADN fosse capaz de juntar duas pessoas muito diferentes? Com 30 anos, uma filha pequena e um historial de deceções amorosas, Jess Davis desistiu dos encontros românticos. Afinal de contas, a sua vida está cheia de maus exemplos: o pai nunca esteve presente, a mãe entregou-a ao cuidado dos avós quando ela era pequena e o ex-namorado deixou-a durante a gravidez. E, agora, no seu atarefado dia a dia não há espaço para mais nada nem ninguém. Porém, quando ouve falar da GenéticaMente, uma empresa que determina a compatibilidade de qualquer casal com base numa análise de ADN, a desconfiança de Jess em relação ao amor começa a dar lugar à curiosidade. Sobretudo depois do incentivo da sua melhor amiga Fizzy, uma bem-sucedida escritora de romances, sempre pronta a descobrir novas fontes de inspiração para as suas histórias. Quando o resultado do seu teste revela uma enorme compatibilidade com River Peña, o insuportável fundador da empresa, Jess não consegue acreditar que aquela pessoa possa ser a sua alma gémea. E só perante uma oferta irrecusável é que se dispõe a conhecê-lo melhor e descobrir se, em matéria de amor, a ciência estará certa ou errada.
Various States of Undress: Virginia
by Laura SimcoxWhen the president's daughter risks everything with her sexy new boss, they're bound to find themselves in Various States of Undress!If she had it her way, Virginia Fulton—daughter of the President of the United States—would spend more time dancing in Manhattan's nightclubs than working in its skyscrapers. Tired of dodging paparazzi, she needs a change. And a real chance. So when she finds herself in the arms of sexy, persuasive Dexter Cameron, who presents her with the opportunity of a lifetime, Virginia sees it as a sign … but can she take it without losing her heart?CEO-to-be Dexter Cameron knows he's taking a risk by hiring a stylish party girl to jumpstart his family's legacy department store. But the president's gorgeous daughter has her thumb on the pulse of Manhattan, and the partnership seems like a win-win … until Dex discovers that his goals now include more than securing the corner office—they include Virginia herself. Dex must decide: does he make a move up the ladder? Or on the girl of his dreams?
Various States of Undress: Georgia
by Laura SimcoxLaura Simcox concludes her fun, flirty Various States of Undress series with a presidential daughter, a hot baseball player, and a tale of love at the ballgame.Forget being the president's daughter—Georgia Fulton is certain that she's on her way to journalistic stardom. Nothing's going to keep her from getting the story of her young career—a feature on sexy ballplayer Brett Knox … nothing except Brett, that is. Arrogantly charming and hotter than a Memphis summer, he's doing everything he can to distract her. He may be the focus of her assignment, but getting too close to him could cost her everything … including her heart. Brett Knox, star player for the Memphis Redbirds, is determined to get to the big leagues—which means no distractions. Certainly not in the form of a sexy brunette who won't take no for an answer. As far as Brett's concerned, his life story isn't up for discussion—no matter how fast Georgia makes his heart race. But with everything on the line, he's got no choice but to trust her. If only he can trust himself … not to fall head over heels for the one girl completely out of his league.
Various States of Undress: Carolina
by Laura SimcoxWhat happens when the president's daughter and her sexy Secret Service agent find themselves snowbound? A little cabin fever, some serious forbidden attraction, and Various States of Undress …When Carolina Fulton, daughter of the President of the United States, dumps her cheating fiancé, she knows she needs a break from life in Washington. Spending some quality alone time in her family's Wyoming cabin seems like a perfect escape—except for the hot Secret Service agent who shadows her every move. Miles away from civilization, Carolina quickly realizes that ignoring the smoky eyes, carved chin, and mile-wide pair of shoulders is going to require more than a little self-control.Elite agent Jake Baxter knows better than to develop feelings for his clients. After all, he's not being paid to fantasize about running his fingers through Carolina's dark hair, kissing her senseless, or waking up next to her petite, curvy body. But as a blizzard rages outside their all-too-cozy cabin, Jake knows he has to put the freeze on this attraction, in case his job—or his heart—is suddenly laid on the line.
Vas a oírme rugir
by Daniel De la Peña¡Aceptar tus sentimientos no es sencillo cuando la vida te vuelve loca! O quizás sí, solo tienes que escuchar la melodía del amor. Irene tiene muy claro lo que quiere para ella o eso es lo que cree. Le horrorizan las comedias románticas. Aunque no sabe que su vida está a punto de convertirse en una. Todo cambiará cuando cuando viaje a San Juan, para ayudar a su hermana con su empresa de jabones artesanales.Un pueblo costero. Un ex que no pasa página. Una pareja muy tentadora. Y un hombre que la volverá loca. ¿Estás preparada para reinventar los clichés de la romántica? Porque Irene no. Vive un verano inolvidable y romántico. Y atrévete a escuchar el rugido del amor.
El vasco que no comía demasiado
by Óscar TerolÓscar Terol, humorista, guionista de televisión y ahora escritor de novelas, se sumerge en El vasco que no comía demasiado en el oscuro mundo de la gastronomía en el País Vasco y hace de la carcajada su mejor arma. Un recorrido futurista que hará las delicias de los lectores más exigentes. Año 2049. La industria alimentaria mundial está gestionada por los chinos, que han acaparado los mercados y dirigen establecimientos dedicados en exclusiva a la hostelería y al ocio. Media humanidad se alimenta de productos que se extraen de la soja, el maná del siglo XXI. Euskadi es el último reducto donde se conserva intacta la tradición gastronómica, casi una religión, y da cobijo a quienes quieren luchar contra la gran invasión china y sus productos. Carlos Zabala es un joven sin más talento que haber nacido en una familia propietaria de un famoso restaurante que atrae a su clientela gracias a su tarta de queso, receta secreta de la abuela. Un desgraciado día Carlos se ve inmerso en una misión que cambiará su vida para siempre: sonsacar a la anciana mujer repostera la receta del exitoso postre para preservar así el futuro de la familia Zabala. ¿Será capaz de conseguir tan ansiado secreto?
The Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy's Dossier on Hillary Clinton
by Amanda B. CarpenterShe is the darling of the Manhattan elite, the hope of the national Democratic Party, the MVP of the pro-choice feminist movement, the rock star of the Hollywood Left, and the favorite of the liberal media.Luckily, over here at the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy, we've been keeping a file on her.Written in the style and format of the New York Times bestseller The Official Handbook of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy, this expose is full of fresh reporting, devastating quotes, scandalous stories, funny sidebars, and forgotten but telling incidents from Hillary Clinton's past.
Vatanescu y la liebre
by Tuomas Kyrö«Una road novel loca y comprometida que mezcla el humor, la sátira y la aventura.»Madame Figaro Para cumplir el deseo de comprarle a su hijo unas botas de fútbol, Miklos Vatanescu abandona su Rumanía natal y comienza a mendigar por las calles de Helsinki, controladas por la mafia rusa. <P><P>Tras encabezar una revuelta y granjearse la enemistad de su explotador, el despiadado traficante Jegor Kugar, Vatanescu se ve abocado a emprender una épica huida que acabará en Laponia junto a un singular compañero de viaje: una liebre herida encontrada en un parque público que, como sacada de una chistera, cambiará asombrosamente su suerte.
Vathek: An Arabian Tale (Haunted Library Horror Classics)
by William BeckfordWhen you have all you could ever want, what's left to wish for?Vathek, the majestic and fierce ninth caliph of the Abassides, has the world at his feet, with pleasure palaces constructed solely to satisfy his every possible appetite. Both his anger and his intellect are legendary; possessed of an intense thirst for knowledge, he often invites scholars to converse with him, but imprisons those who cannot be persuaded via logic or bribes to his point of view. Nothing is beyond his grasp, until a hideous stranger sells him glowing swords with letters on them that cannot be translated even by experts—because the letters are ever changing as if by magic!Obsessed with obtaining the stranger's knowledge, Vathek undertakes a massive search of his kingdom. His journey becomes increasingly horrific as he ventures into the underworld, meeting demons and witches. Will love of Mohammed or country or a young woman he encounters be enough to turn him from his foolish quest? Or will the lust for power prove too strong to resist?
Veda: Assembly Required
by Samuel TeerBeneath the factory floor lives an orphaned girl named Veda. Watched over by the diligent Assembly, a robot that works the production line, Veda discovers a unique power--she can speak to machines! Under the tutelage of Assembly, she learns the three laws of the machines. . . But it's the unspoken secret fourth law--avoid the Gremlin, that's piqued young Veda's interest and leads her down a dangerous and compromising path on her journey of self-discovery.
Veiled Threats
by Deborah DonnellyYou are cordially invited. . . . Don't miss amateur detective Carnegie Kincaid, expert in all things matrimony and murder, in the Hallmark original movie Wedding Planner Mystery on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!A WEDDING TO DIE FOR . . . When love is in the air, Carnegie Kincaid is not far behind. A wedding planner who works out of her Seattle houseboat, Carnegie makes magic--usually--with fractious families, brimming brides, and cantankerous caterers to give loving couples the wedding they've always wanted. So why is her dream job turning into a perfect nightmare? It started when Carnegie agreed to plan the wedding of one of Seattle's most prominent families--who happen to be going through a high-stakes, headline-grabbing legal war. Before she can get her bride-to-be into just the right dress, a murder and a kidnapping plunge Carnegie into a mystery of extortion and violence. With a shadowy figure stalking her, a rich lawyer wooing her, and an annoying reporter pursuing her, Carnegie is putting all wedding plans on hold. In an explosion of sheer terror, she must hunt down a killer--till death do her part.From the Paperback edition.
Veiled Threats (Wedding Planner #1)
by Deborah DonnellyShe thought she was planning a wedding. What she got was ... Veiled Threats. A wedding to die for... When love is in the air, Carnegie Kincaid is not far behind. A wedding planner who works out of her Seattle houseboat, Carnegie makes magic -- usually -- with fractious families, brimming brides, and cantankerous caterers to give loving couples the wedding they've always wanted. So why is her dream job turning into a perfect nightmare? It started when Carnegie agreed to plan the wedding of one of Seattle's most prominent families -- who happen to be going through a high-stakes, headline-grabbing legal war. Before she can get her bride-to-be into just the right dress, a murder and a kidnapping plunge Carnegie into a mystery of extortion and violence. With a shadowy figure stalking her, a rich lawyer wooing her, and an annoying reporter pursuing her, Carnegie is putting all wedding plans on hold. In an explosion of sheer terror, she must hunt down a killer -- till death do her part...
Veiled Threats
by Deborah DonnellySave the date! Amateur detective Carnegie Kincaid, expert in matters of matrimony and murder, makes her television debut in the Hallmark original movie Wedding Planner Mystery--premiering October 19, 2014, on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.A WEDDING TO DIE FOR . . . When love is in the air, Carnegie Kincaid is not far behind. A wedding planner who works out of her Seattle houseboat, Carnegie makes magic--usually--with fractious families, brimming brides, and cantankerous caterers to give loving couples the wedding they've always wanted. So why is her dream job turning into a perfect nightmare? It started when Carnegie agreed to plan the wedding of one of Seattle's most prominent families--who happen to be going through a high-stakes, headline-grabbing legal war. Before she can get her bride-to-be into just the right dress, a murder and a kidnapping plunge Carnegie into a mystery of extortion and violence. With a shadowy figure stalking her, a rich lawyer wooing her, and an annoying reporter pursuing her, Carnegie is putting all wedding plans on hold. In an explosion of sheer terror, she must hunt down a killer--till death do her part.From the Paperback edition.
Veinte mil leguas de viaje submarino (La\brújula Y La Veleta Ser.)
by Julio Verne Shia Green¡Explora los océanos en un submarino, enfréntate a feroces calamares gigantes y descubre inimaginables maravillas con las mejores aventuras de Julio Verne! Un misterioso monstruo marino recorre las costas de todo el mundo. ¿Qué puede ser esta extraña bestia? El científico Pierre Aronnax y sus inseparables amigos se lanzan a la aventura para desentrañar el enigma, pero... ¿es posible que la extraña criatura sea en realidad algo mucho más sorprendente? Las grandes novelas de Julio Verne, adaptadas por Shia Green e ilustradas por Fran H-T
Ven otra vez, ven
by Osho OshoEn este nuevo libro cargado de humor, Osho explora e introduce su particular visión de un nuevo hombre que encarna toda la sabiduría de esta única lección: Zorba el Buda. A través de esta singular identidad, Osho logra aproximar la frescura de Zorba el Griego y la paz silenciosa de Buda, y así el Zorba terrenal y el etéreo Buda se funden para convertirse en un silencio que puede cantar y bailar.
The Venadicci Marriage Vengeance (Latin Lovers)
by Melanie MilburneGabriella St. Clair is desperate: she and her family face financial ruin. One man can help her. But he's the very man who wants to see her beg….Merciless tycoon Vinn Venadicci had a heart once. But after an encounter with the young, spoiled hotel heiress Gabriella, any feelings he had were locked away…forever. Now she's on his doorstep—pleading. He could send her packing. Or finally have a little vengeance of his own. After all, Gabriella Venadicci has quite a ring to it….
Venetian Holiday
by David CampbellOn the eve of Il Porto gallery's opening, Kate Fujimori leaps across Venice's rooftops---an easy routine for an expert cat burglar like herself. But her well-planned heist of the gallery's featured painting, a famed Mona Lisa forgery, goes uncharacteristically wrong. It's not long before Kate realizes her headaches are only just beginning.A rival gang of thieves after the same target always seems to be one step ahead of Kate. To make matters worse, her accomplice, Freddy Doloreux, an impeccably prepared associate, has succumbed to his extravagant, high-priced lifestyle. Faced with some compromising debts, he accepts a contract on the side---with an assassin commissioned to kill Kate.As usual, the headstrong Kate ignores her astrologer's warning: to beware a dark stranger who lives on water. Instead, she falls into a heavy flirtation with a handsome (and dark-haired) Venetian who has a passion for American films---and attractive women. The mysterious Italian turns out to be not only Venice's police detective but a man on the rebound---doubly dangerous for Kate. As the gallery opening quickly approaches, Kate becomes a wanted woman---by the police, the assassin, the rival thieves, and the charming detective.Venetian Holiday is an enchanting caper of mystery and misadventure; love, locals, and the delightfully unsavory characters that one can find only in Venice.
The Vengeance Affair (Secret Passions)
by Carole MortimerA marriage proposal because of vengeance...or love?Beau Garrett wanted a more peaceful existence. But the seemingly idyllic village of Aberton proved to be a hotbed of scandal and gossip--and Beau was the target! His "crime" was to employ female gardener Jaz Logan, branded by her mother's adulterous past. Soon Beau acted on his attraction to Jaz...and the poison pen letters started arriving. Just who was sending this cruel correspondence? Beau's solution was to propose that Jaz become his fiancée. But Jaz had always planned on marrying for love....
Vengeful Bride
by Rosalie AshMarry in haste...Emma had a secret in her past...a secret that meant she mustn't fall in love with Dominick Fleetwood. She had behaved recklessly with him once, and now he was back in her life-asking her to marry him! Emma found, to her surprise, that time had not made her immune to Dominick's brand of dangerous charm. And she soon found herself hoping that love might one day take the place of revenge in their marriage bed.