<p>Początek ekscytującej mafijnej opowieści o nowych bohaterach zawierającej się w dwóch tomach. </p> <p>Penny Price właśnie wydała ostatnie pieniądze, żeby dostać się do rodzinnego miasteczka Devil’s Cove. Właściwie przypadek przywiódł ją w te strony. Przypadek i złudne szczęście, które wydają się sterować jej życiem.</p> <p>Teraz dwudziestojednolatka musi się zastanowić, co powinna dalej zrobić. Jej pierwszym pomysłem jest udanie się do ekskluzywnego baru. Tam dziewczyna zagaduje pewnego mężczyznę, nie mając pojęcia, z kim ma do czynienia.</p> <p>Dużo starszy od niej i niezwykle przystojny facet ignoruje jej zaczepki. Kiedy Penny w akcie desperacji proponuje mu grę, w której stawką będzie jego zegarek, nieznajomy, o dziwo, się zgadza. Jeszcze dziwniejsze jest to, że ostatecznie Penny udaje się zdobyć drogocenną rzecz i wyjść żywo ze spotkania z samym Raphaelem Viscontim.</p> <p>Dziewczyna w końcu zawsze miała trochę szczęścia…</p> <p>Książka zawiera treści nieodpowiednie dla osób poniżej osiemnastego roku życia. Opis pochodzi od wydawcy.</p>
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'A devastating exposé.' Mail on Sunday They helped cause the 2008 financial crash. They created a global tax avoidance industry. They lurk behind the scenes at every level of government... The world's 'Big Four' accountancy firms - PwC, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and KPMG - have become a gilded elite. Up in the high six figures, an average partner salary rivals that of a Premier League footballer. But how has the seemingly humdrum profession of accountancy got to this level? And what is the price we pay for their excesses? Leading investigative journalist Richard Brooks charts the profession's rise to global influence and offers a gripping exposé of the accountancy industry. From underpinning global tax avoidance to corrupting world football, Bean Counters reveals how the accountants have used their central role in the economy to sell management consultancy services that send billions in fees its way. A compelling history informed by numerous insider interviews, this is essential reading for anyone interested in how our economy works and the future of accountancy.
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Get in the action with some old school spy thrillers and true secret service stories: Introduction: The World's Greatest Military Spies and Secret Service Agents (George Barton) My Adventures as a Spy (Robert Baden-Powell) Novels: Robert W. Chambers In Secret The Dark Star The Slayer of Souls The Flaming Jewel John Buchan: The 39 Steps Greenmantle Mr Standfast The Three Hostages The Island of Sheep The Courts of the Morning The Green Wildebeest Huntingtower Castle Gay The House of the Four Winds The Power-House John Macnab The Dancing Floor The Gap in the Curtain Sick Heart River Sing a Song of Sixpence E. Phillips Oppenheim: The Spy Paramount The Great Impersonation Last Train Out The Double Traitor Havoc The Spymaster Ambrose Lavendale, Diplomat The Vanished Messenger The Dumb Gods Speak The Pawns Court The Box With Broken Seals The Great Prince Shan The Devil's Paw The Bird of Paradise The Zeppelin's Passenger The Kingdom of the Blind The Illustrious Prince The Lost Ambassador Mysterious Mr. Sabin The Betrayal The Colossus of Arcadia Erskine Childers: The Riddle of the Sands Joseph Conrad: The Secret Agent John R. Coryell: The Great Spy System William Le Queux: The Great War in England in 1897 The Invasion of 1910 Whoso Findeth a Wife Of Royal Blood Her Majesty's Minister The Under-Secretary The Czar's Spy Spies of the Kaiser The Price of Power Her Royal Highness At the Sign of the Sword Number 70, Berlin The Way to Win The Zeppelin Destroyer Sant of the Secret Service Fred M. White: The Romance of the Secret Service Fund By Woman's Wit The Mazaroff Rifle In the Express The Almedi Concession The Other Side of the Chess-Board Three of Them James Fenimore Cooper: The Spy: A Tale of the Neutral Ground Arthur Conan Doyle: His Last Bow Talbot Mundy: Jimgrim and Allah's Peace The Iblis at Ludd The Seventeen Thieves of El-Kalil The Lion of Petra The Woman Ayisha The Lost Trooper Affair in Araby A Secret Society Moses and Mrs. Aintree The Mystery of Khufu's Tomb…
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<p>Autorka bestsellerowej "Angelologii" powraca z nowym tytułem.</p> <p>"Mistrz zagadek" to thriller psychologiczny, reklamowany jako połączenie "Kodu Da Vinci" oraz "Cichego pacjenta". </p> <p>Hasło przewodnie powieści brzmi: Cały świat jest łamigłówką. </p> <p>Dwudziestoośmioletni Mike Brink, uznany, genialny twórca łamigłówek, wskutek urazu zyskuje cechy sawanta. Ma umysłowe supermoce, dostrzega wzorce, błyskawicznie rozwiązuje równania. Zarazem jednak nie jest w stanie w pełni budować relacji społecznych, czuje się samotny. Próbuje więc uczynić ze swojego niespodziewanego talentu przepustkę do świata innych ludzi. </p> <p>Jess Price została skazana na 30 lat pozbawienia wolności za morderstwo. Przebywa w więzieniu już od pięciu lat i dotychczas nie odezwała się ani słowem. Gdy rysuje zdumiewającą łamigłówkę, jej psychiatra wierzy, że wyjaśni to zbrodnię, którą popełniła, i prosi Mike’a, aby spotkał się z Jess w więzieniu. To, co rodzi się z pragnienia rozwiązania zagadki, zmienia się w obsesję na punkcie jej twórczyni. Jess ujawnia, że milczy, ponieważ czuje się zagrożona, a Mike stawia sobie za punkt honoru rozwiązać zagadkę i dowiedzieć się prawdy. </p> <p></p>
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An endless black streak has come in the life of Stephen Wright. Poor and deceived, what should he do to make the Miracle happen, in which he he has long ceased to believe? It turns out not that much. It's enough to hear the mysterious prediction of a street tramp and get a witch of his own - ridiculous and provincial, but the most real one. The prediction is coming true. Witchcraft comes into its own, bringing into Steve's life joyful colors and forgotten prosperity again! But every Miracle has a price ...
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Embark on a literary journey through the captivating works of Jane Austen, a renowned English novelist whose timeless tales of social satire, witty dialogue, and complex characters have captivated readers for centuries. This comprehensive collection brings together all of Austen's most celebrated novels, including: Pride and Prejudice: Follow the captivating story of Elizabeth Bennet, a spirited and independent young woman, as she navigates the intricacies of love, social expectations, and societal norms. Sense and Sensibility: Immerse yourself in the lives of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate the complexities of love, loss, and societal pressures in 19th-century England. Emma: Experience the joys and tribulations of Emma Woodhouse, a well-intentioned yet socially oblivious young woman, as she meddles in the lives of others while seeking her own happily ever after. Persuasion: Journey into the world of Anne Elliot, a sensible and mature woman who must confront her past mistakes and choose between her true love and social expectations. Mansfield Park: Witness the transformative power of love and friendship as Fanny Price, a young woman from a modest background, finds herself thrust into the privileged world of Mansfield Park. Uncover the timeless wisdom and enduring appeal of Jane Austen's masterful storytelling. Dive into the world of Jane Austen's literary brilliance and embark on a journey of captivating storytelling. Order your copy of the complete works today and experience the timeless beauty of Austen's masterpieces.
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The colony members of Death Planet are forced to make an emergency landing on Desert Planet in the Andromeda Galaxy on their way home from captivity. They encounter a mysterious cult led by a manipulative Master. Despite the cordial reception, Pyrrus and Kerk become suspicious. After a while the true nature of the cult is revealed. It results in a bloody conflict, where each step brings the two adventurers and their comrades closer to the brink of destruction. The struggle for survival comes at a high price. The sixth novel about the space adventurers Pyrrus and Kerk, whose motto is 'It will get better'. "A tribute to Harry Harrison and his Stainless Steel Rat." "The only thing he saw was sand. Nothing but sand. The mountains on the horizon shone in the last sunlight. Darkness fell and their steps became slower and shorter. But they forgot their aching muscles and the pain in their feet. They walked without thinking, one foot in front of the other. Forward. One more step. And one more. It was a painful journey without end." "The female guard came closer. Julia saw her chance. She swung quickly, threw herself on her back and kicked upwards with her feet. She herself was amazed at how smoothly she reacted. All the frustration and anger that had filled her throughout the long journey resulted in this powerful kick. Her feet flew up and hit the target. She hit the guard in the stomach and the guard collapsed in surprise. The guard lost her grip on her cane. Julia kicked once more. This time she hit the guard in the head. The woman flew over the cliff edge with a surprised scream. The shout continued all the way down to the bottom of the ravine. There it was suddenly cut off. As if you turned off a speaker."
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Ania is visiting England, but she can't stop herself from being naughty. In the first of her adventures she explores her lust and greed and blesses two guys behind a church. Then she is punished for being so dirty. Pleasure has a price. Later Ania is caught lying and has to face he fears and worst nightmares as a consequence. Firstly Kasia torments her while fulfilling a dark fantasy straight from the bowels of hell and later she suffers again as Dominika unleashes her power on her
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