When art dealer Gerard Moyne falls in love with the elusive Julia, their attraction is as mysterious as the workings of art, their affair too perfect to last.Gerard has a passion for the genius of J.M.W. Turner – the painter of light – whose story shadows his and Julia's. For Gerard, whose own perspective is beguiling if sometimes callous, Turner is the ultimate aesthete, the supreme technician, the most devoted of artists. Gerard delights in explaining him to Julia.But rather than dutifully learning her lessons, Julia sees something else in the painter. She, without knowing much about art, knows something about life.Lyrically stylish, Turner's Paintbox is a tale of beauty and cruelty, one that ponders whether we can love another and yet stay true to ourselves.
If he had died, I would know it in my heart. In 1939, Anton, a captain in the Polish army, says goodbye to his wife, Elisabeth. He is leaving to defend their homeland against the invasion by Nazi Germany and Russia. They make a vow that – whatever happens, however much time passes – they’ll meet again at the Winter Palace, their stately home in the Polish countryside. The winds of war draw them far apart. Anton is captured and sent to Siberia as a POW. He eventually joins a lost army that battles through snowstorms and scorching deserts in Central Asia to find freedom. Anton survives, driven by his determination to join Elisabeth again. She, meanwhile, is forced to be the ‘mistress’ of a Nazi officer before escaping to join the Polish resistance. As the war ends, Anton and Elisabeth are at the opposite ends of the world. Anton is in Australia. Elisabeth is in Poland, awaiting his return for months and then years. Will they ever meet again at the Winter Palace? From 1930s Europe to present-day Australia, this is a sweeping story of love that cannot be broken by time, distance, war or even death.
Learn from Paul How to Open your Restaurant ... in 30 minutes or less! He delivers the information * In a simple format * Using a medium that you are comfortable with * To the point * In a way you'll find interesting and entertaining He has learned that there is a lot of information out there for new restaurant owners - but little of it is either current or more importantly relevant. Paul has the information that will * Save you money and * Make you successful.
Rugby: A New Fan's Guide to the Game, the Teams and the Playersspan is the perfect introduction to one of the world's most enjoyable sports Rugby Union. Packed with colour photographs and illustrations, this beautifully designed book really brings the game to life. Featuring lists, tables and topical examples, you'll find: pul li The basics: including the game, the rules and the playerslili The rugby world: the teams, the tournaments and the fanslili Profiles: of the stars and rising star players of the futurelili Fact and stats: quizzes, quotations and 'greatest ever...' lists.li ul pFun, enjoyable to read and beautiful to look at, span style="-style: italic;"Rugby: A New Fan's Guide to the Game, the Teams and the Playersspan is the ideal book for young readers to learn about the game, if they can wrestle it from their parents' grasp!p
A century after its creation, in 2006, The Morgan Library & Museum, having undergone a major expansion and renovation designed by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, reopened to wide critical and popular acclaim. The process leading up to that moment is documented in this book, which chronicles the 100-year transformation of a rarefied domain to a public museum, independent research library, musical venue, architectural landmark, and historic site.
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Complete with excitement, new beginnings, and the promise of happy endings, the Howard Books 2016 Fiction e-sampler has a great mix of debut authors and bestselling favorites for you to try out and enjoy—for FREE! Step back in time with our historical fiction, fall in love with our inspirational romance, and enjoy our contemporary stories. If you would like to learn more about any of our authors or the titles featured, please visit us at HowardBooksOnline.com, like us at Facebook.com/HowardBooks, follow us @Howard_Books, and sign up to receive our quarterly e-newsletters to stay informed of all of Howard’s new releases. With chapter excerpts from the following Spring 2016 new releases: Eve by WM. Paul Young Promise to Keep by Elizabeth Byler Younts Esther by Rebecca Kanner Come to the Garden by Jennifer Wilder Morgan The Cairo Code by Glenn Meade Bride of a Distant Isle by Sandra Byrd Brush of Wings by Karen Kingsbury Close To You by Kara Isaac Broken Ground by Karen Halvorsen Schreck Almost Like Falling in Love by Beth K. Vogt The Progeny by Tosca Lee
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There is money to be made in bricks and mortar and many people are keen to get on the property developing ladder. Fiona and Paul Morgan have done just that and have a successful property business. In this book, they share some tips and advice gleaned from their experiences.
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