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22 Lucky Logan finds love
22 Lucky Logan finds love
Barbara Cartland
¥24.44
Bereaved of her beloved father at sixteen, and now her mother, Belinda Wyncombe?s only comfort is that she still has the family?s home. Until she finds her irresponsible stepfather, Captain D?Arcy Rowland, has squandered their money and fraudulently mortgaged the house. This means he faces jail while Belinda faces penury, unless she complies with her stepfather?s shameful scheme to gain and ruthlessly exploit the trust of the famed adventurer ?LuckyLogan, who has made a fortune with his legendary ability to find diamonds, gold and other precious metals wherever he travels. Every fibre of Belinda?s being recoils from such deceit more so when she finds that Marcus ?LuckyLogan is not the greedy fortune hunter of her imagining but a generous, handsome and heroic man. When murderous thugs come for Marcus in the dead of night, it is Belinda who raises the alarm and saves his life. And when he kisses her,Belinda is suddenly, utterly, in love but surely her love is doomed by her deceit?
34 Dollars for the Duke
34 Dollars for the Duke
Barbara Cartland
¥24.44
Following the sudden death of his rakish father, Seldon Burn unexpectedly inherits the title of Duke of Otterburn. Returning to the family estate, he swiftly discovers that the title is the only thing he has inherited – along with a mountain of his father’s debts and nothing to pay them with. A brave and proud soldier, nothing has prepared the new Duke for the devastation to the family coffers caused by his late father’s love of lavish entertainment, Gaiety Girls and good living. Meeting with the family Solicitor, the Duke is horrified to discover the Ducal properties are crumbling, everything of value is entailed and even the racehorses have not been schooled properly. Desperately seeking to rebuild the family fortune and honourably fulfil his duty of care to the old and infirm of the village, his cousin Edith, a sophisticated Socialite, offers a solution. She suggests that he follows in the footsteps of many an impoverished English aristocrat and marries a wealthy American heiress – she even has a fitting bride in mind from her recent visit to New York. With no viable alternative and a pressing demand for money, a wedding is hastily arranged – but will the English traditions of generations of the Burn’s family be overshadowed by the razzle-dazzle of the Duke’s mother-in-law to be, Mrs. Vandevilt, the renowned New York hostessHorrified at being married for his title and not love, the Duke is so angry that he barely considers the feelings of his young and vulnerable bride. Meanwhile, the lovely Magnolia Vandevilt, one of the richest heiresses in America, is equally disgusted and contemptuous of a man who is marrying her only for her money. Joined together in holy matrimony, can this marriage of convenience ever be more than a disappointment and battleground as both parties dream of the love they might have had?
38 Love Lies and Marriage
38 Love Lies and Marriage
Barbara Cartland
¥24.44
Teresa is everything her father Sir Hubert Bryan could wish for – clever, loyal and sharp-witted. The only problem is that she was born a girl and not the son he hoped would follow in his footsteps. But Teresa sees no reason why her gender should prevent her from being an asset to him in his mighty shipping empire, and tells him so. Sir Hubert is astounded at her request – he is far more concerned that his beautiful daughter will fall prey to the scavengers and fortune hunters amongst London Society. Having made his own vast fortune the hard way he is only too aware of what men will do to have access to the kind of wealth his lovely daughter will inherit. So when his dear friend the Marquess of Walstoke begs for help to prevent his heir Harry, the Earl of Lanbourne, making a disastrous marriage to a notorious actress he sees an opportunity to help his friend, and set a test of intelligence for his daughter too. Together, the two men hatch a plot to ‘save’ Harry from himself and prevent him from ruining his life. Promising her work in the family business, Teresa agrees to her father’s pleas to play a central character in a daring deception. But Harry is not a fool, and astounded at his uncle’s lack of faith in him he storms off to Bourne Hall, his family estate, taking Teresa with him. Teresa is torn; she loves her father but the longer she spends with Harry the more her loyalties are tested. Experiencing strange new feelings, she begins to have her own reasons to make sure that Harry puts the past behind him. But are these reciprocatedOr is Harry destined to shake the foundations of Society by making his flame-haired actress the new Countess of Lanbourne?
43 The Punishment of a Vixen
43 The Punishment of a Vixen
Barbara Cartland
¥24.44
While staying at Lady Merrill’s French Riviera villa, flame haired and beautiful American heiress Nevada van Arden passes her time by casually breaking the hearts of her many ardent suitors – particularly that of young David, Lord Merrill. When his uncle, intrepid explorer and diplomat Tyrone Strome, overhears her cruel humiliation of his lovelorn nephew, he resolves to teach this ‘vixen’ a lesson – and save David from his misery. Tyrone Strome abducts Nevada, spiriting her away in his luxury yacht to Morocco. There the reluctant voyager, swaddled in native clothing, is terrified by the perils of the Sahara and its nomadic tribesmen. But, as they flee from certain death or worse, they find sanctuary in a beautiful hidden valley, a second Garden of Eden, where to Nevada’s surprise, love begins to blossom in the desert.
44 Secret of the Glen
44 Secret of the Glen
Barbara Cartland
¥24.44
While staying at Lady Merrill’s French Riviera villa, flame haired and beautiful American heiress Nevada van Arden passes her time by casually breaking the hearts of her many ardent suitors – particularly that of young David, Lord Merrill. When his uncle, intrepid explorer and diplomat Tyrone Strome, overhears her cruel humiliation of his lovelorn nephew, he resolves to teach this ‘vixen’ a lesson – and save David from his misery. Tyrone Strome abducts Nevada, spiriting her away in his luxury yacht to Morocco. There the reluctant voyager, swaddled in native clothing, is terrified by the perils of the Sahara and its nomadic tribesmen. But, as they flee from certain death or worse, they find sanctuary in a beautiful hidden valley, a second Garden of Eden, where to Nevada’s surprise, love begins to blossom in the desert.
46 For all Eternity
46 For all Eternity
Barbara Cartland
¥24.44
The Marquis of Stowe is on the verge of a dreadful scandal that threatens to ruin both him and the lovely, but married, Lady Burnham. Knowing that their secret is out and that her husband will be plotting revenge, the Marquis casts about desperately for a way to avoid the scandal, which he knows is inevitable despite the wealth and good looks that have made him a darling of the Beau Monde. Seeing a perfect solution, he decides to offer marriage to the Duke of Dawlish’s daughter and leaves for the country. Surely the Duke will be grateful for his daughter to make such a matchThere is only one problem – marrying the Duke’s daughter might provide a way out of his current dilemma, but having met her the Marquis is dismayed by her dullness. Horrified at the sacrifice he would have to make, he suddenly realises that there is another way to put the cuckolded husband off the scent and preserve his freedom – as long as he can find a young woman happy to go along with his seemingly foolproof idea. Eager to renew his acquaintance with Ajanta Tiverton, the beautiful daughter of a local Vicar, the Marquis hurtles to the Vicarage to tell her his plan and the role that only she can play. Certain that this will get him out of immediate danger and sure that he can offer an attractive financial incentive to help the impoverished family, it seems that if their daring charade is successful everyone involved will benefit. All Ajanta has to do is play her part and all will be well. Swept into a rich luxurious world they have never known before, the Marquis sets out to charm the Vicar and Ajanta’s sisters. Delighted by their new surroundings and excited by the attention of the eloquent Marquis they cannot believe the happiness Ajanta has bought into their lives. But the Marquis is not the only one masking the truth – Ajanta too has a family secret she would prefer not to share and, as the deception continues and feelings run high, she cannot help but worry what will happen in the final Act of their play and where the curtain will fall.
48 A Marriage Made In Heaven
48 A Marriage Made In Heaven
Barbara Cartland
¥24.44
The Duke of Buckhurst, handsome, wealthy, a brilliant horseman and known to everyone as ‘Buck’ has sworn that he will never marry. Cutting a swathe through the sophisticated beauties of the Beau Monde, who are drawn to his sardonic charm like social butterflies to a bright light, he has only one requirement for his amours – that they are safely married to someone else. That is until he discovers that his heir apparent, his dissolute cousin Edmund, has married an actress. Horrified that a common showgirl will become the next Duchess and bring his family name into disrepute, the Duke is forced by his family into finding a bride. Bored by the very thought of being tied to a young, inexperienced young woman, he sets his loyal sisters the daunting task of choosing a suitable wife within the month, so that he can be married before the Royal races at Ascot. With time running out, Buck’s sisters are in despair – until they meet Lady Samala Wynn, the daughter of the honorable but impoverished Earl of Kenwyn. Lovely, innocent and angel-faced, she seems the ideal bride, but can they persuade her to marry their rakish brother, BuckFor Samala is a young woman with her own ideas about marriage – and they include love and romance. But can a marriage between two strangers, built on a foundation of the groom’s resentment and the bride’s family duty, ever bring happiness and loveAs the Duke, furious at the prospect of losing his freedom, dallies with the latest married woman to fall all too eagerly into his arms and Samala worries how her beloved father will cope living alone in his crumbling estate, it seems that this is a match that is doomed to bring nothing but sadness.
House, M.D. 豪斯医生官方指南
House, M.D. 豪斯医生官方指南
Jackman, Ian
¥105.17
The authorized guide to the television phenomenon House, M.D. For the last six years House, M.D. has been one of the most popular and captivating shows on television. Following the stories of a misanthropic genius doctor named Gregory House and his team of specialists, each week the show confronts medical mysteries that have baffled the best minds in medicine. Centered around one of the most compelling characters on television brilliantly portrayed by actor Hugh Laurie the Emmy Award winning TV drama has been keeping millions of viewers intrigued and enthralled since it began, always offering an entertaining mixture of drama and humor. Based on unprecedented access to the show's cast members and creative staff, House, M.D. is the first fully authorized guide to the hit medical drama, offering a close-up view inside the world of House . From the show's genesis to today, this companion provides unique insight into the TV drama, as the actors, writers, and producers who've created these characters describe in their own words what the show means to them. This book also delves into fascinating discussions of the show's medical science and controversial ethical issues, as well as includes exclusive photographs from the set and an intimately detailed look at the making of an episode. Essential reading for any House fan, House, M.D. is the ultimate behind-the-scenes guide to TV's most captivating show.
Eleven Minutes
Eleven Minutes
Coelho, Paulo
¥90.51
Eleven Minutes is the story of Maria, a young girl from a Brazilian village, whose first innocent brushes with love leave her heartbroken. At a tender age, she becomes convinced that she will never find true love, instead believing that "love is a terrible thing that will make you suffer. . . ." A chance meeting in Rio takes her to Geneva, where she dreams of finding fame and fortune. Maria's despairing view of love is put to the test when she meets a handsome young painter. In this odyssey of self-discovery, Maria has to choose between pursuing a path of darkness -- sexual pleasure for its own sake -- or risking everything to find her own "inner light" and the possibility of sacred sex, sex in the context of love. This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.
The Devil and Miss Prym
The Devil and Miss Prym
Coelho, Paulo
¥83.92
A stranger arrives at the remote village of Viscos, carrying with him a backpack containing a notebook and eleven gold bars. He comes searching for the answer to a question that torments him: Are human beings, in essence, good or evilIn welcoming the mysterious foreigner, the whole village becomes an accomplice to his sophisticated plot, which will forever mark their lives. A novel of temptation by the internationally bestselling author Paulo Coelho, The Devil and Miss Prym is a thought-provoking parable of a community devoured by greed, cowardice, and fear as it struggles with the choice between good and evil.
幾許風雨——香港早期社會影像1911-1950
幾許風雨——香港早期社會影像1911-1950
鄭寶鴻
¥132.03
自一九一一年孫中山等革命人士發動辛亥革命開始,到二十年代廣泛的罷工潮,三十年代末的太平洋戰爭,四十年代日軍佔領香港,以至一九四九年大陸政權更替,香港在政治與社會動蕩不已的這約四十年歲月裏,經歷了高低起跌的風風雨雨。然而,香港的發展步伐始終沒有凌亂,逐漸從鄉村漁港,發展成為工商金融業中心。作者鄭寶鴻透過一幅幅珍貴歷史圖片及大量材料,見證香港懷著鬥志走過的每一步。本書特色:1. 本書從20個主題,包括中國與香港、風雲人物、社會與人口、交通、財經金融、工商業、土地發展與房屋等,用大量圖片配以簡短的介紹文字,展現1911-1950年香港的發展及生活面貌。2. 作者為上下兩個篇章分別撰寫一篇短文,以概括當時期值得注意的大事件及重點,讓讀者在閱覽圖片前對主題有一個大概認識。3. 本書刊載大量珍貴圖片及檔案資料超過260件,絕大部分更是首次公開,具有珍貴歷史價值。
談電影 看哲學
談電影 看哲學
梁光耀
¥81.75
為什麼我們要道德?死亡讓我們找到人生意義?什麽是理想的教育?為何要環保?愛是什麼?何謂真實?我是誰?一個個發人深省的哲學問題,全部來自我們視為娛樂的電影。哲學是一個古老的學科,電影則是現代的娛樂;無論是哲學借電影「翻生」,走進日常生活,還是電影靠哲學來增加「深度」,對觀眾來說,都是好事。在增加欣賞的趣味之餘,又可以引發大眾對哲學的興趣。作者通過由逾七十部新舊中外電影組成的光影世界,引領讀者探討「道德」、「死亡」、「教育」、「環保」、「自我」、「情愛」、「自由」等八個議題,在閒聊電影的同時,思索人生的種種疑問。
蘭齋舊事與南海十三郎
蘭齋舊事與南海十三郎
江獻珠
¥26.24
《蘭齋舊事》不是食譜書,但這是江獻珠生前喜歡的一本著作,書中她以細膩的文筆,娓娓道出兒時家族及太史第的故事,寫出上世紀的廣州風華韻味,隨著江獻珠的逝世,留下的是令人回味無窮的好文章。江獻珠承傳了祖父江太史的識食,這是她與生俱來的背景,但並非她日後成功的主要因素。江獻珠勤奮好學、尋根究柢的精神,和做事力求完美的作風,使她成為近代香港粵菜食譜著作的名師,做人處世之道是年輕人學習的好榜樣。
何東花園
何東花園
鄭宏泰,黃紹倫
¥51.34
"屹立於港島山巔的何東花園,可說是香港獨特歷史與文化的「The One」與「The Icon」。它不但記錄了英國殖民管治時期的種族歧視政策,還折射出早期香港的公共衞生惡劣和瘟疫頻頻。而大宅糅合中西的建築風格,又與香港屬中國領土但被割讓為英國殖民地的背景同工異曲,並與何東家族屬歐亞混血族裔的性質理氣相通。同樣不容忽略的是,大宅象徵了何東家族紮根香港、社會地位往上流動,以及何東平妻張靜蓉的特立獨行和貢獻社會。本書的一段一句、一畫一圖,既描繪了歷史的一鱗半爪,亦展示了時代的不斷變貌。由購地畫則興建大宅,到物業易主後進行加建,又曾遭逢劫難,被戰火摧殘破毁,然後是修葺,以及不同年代的擴建,何東花園不但訴說了香港的非凡故事,亦勾勒了中國近代史的迂迴跌宕。"
今個假期京滬廣鐵路遊 (2014-2015年版)
今個假期京滬廣鐵路遊 (2014-2015年版)
黃照康SUNNY
¥81.75
2014年是廣九直通車來往廣州至九龍開行35周年,現時來往廣州至九龍之列車班次頗為頻密,安坐車內,不用兩小時便到廣州,可謂是從香港到廣州快舒適的交通工具。商務旅客更可利用車廂內提供的WiFi上網處理業務。車上的餐飲種類繁多,為旅客帶來極大方便。本書推薦旅客選乘直通火車達北京、上海、廣州這三大城市,並詳細介紹京、滬、廣著名景點三地美食。 作者簡介: 黃照康,從事旅遊業三十多年,現任香港外遊旅行團代理商協會名譽會長、前香港旅遊業議會理事、香港旅遊業會領隊課程導師、旅行社顧客服務及親善技巧課程導師、廣東省增城等市、縣的旅遊形象大使公職。黃照康(Sunny)自小喜愛背囊式自助遊,遊遍中國各省、東南亞、印度、中東、歐美澳紐,以至於中南美洲及北極與北韓等神秘地域。由1993年起曾為港、甹的紙張媒體和電子媒體任嘉賓主持。
女人煉金術
女人煉金術
趙敏賢
¥81.75
女人天生購物狂?不懂理財為何物?其實花錢可以是一種投資,消費可以令資產增值,這些東西女人懂。本書從女性角度出發,以她們日常的消費模式、生活習慣為基礎,用簡單易明的方式,帶出正確的理財概念和方法,提供專業資訊和數據分析,讓你創造出屬於自己的煉金術,並將之發揚光大。
Insurgent
Insurgent
Roth, Veronica
¥71.94
Now includes an excerpt from the upcoming Four: A Divergent Collection . One choice can transform you or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves and herself while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love. Tris initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so. New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth much-anticipated second book of the dystopian Divergent series is another intoxicating thrill ride of a story, rich with hallmark twists, heartbreaks, romance, and powerful insights about human nature.
Rules of the Game
Rules of the Game
Strauss, Neil
¥95.11
If you want to play the Game, you've got to know the Rules. In his international bestseller The Game , Neil Strauss delved into the secret world of pick-up artists men who have created a science out of the art of seduction. Not only did he reveal the techniques that they had developed, but he became a master of The Game, and the world's No. 1 PUA, as Style. Now, in this bestselling companion, Strauss reduces three books of life-changing knowledge into a single-volume set. The first book, The Stylelife Challenge , breaks down the knowledge he learned and techniques he invented into simple step-by-step instructions that anyone can follow to meet and land the women of their dreams. In the second book, Strauss takes readers into the dark side of The Game. The Style Diaries offers a series of tales of seduction and sexual (mis)adventure. From accidentally getting married during a drunken night in Reykjavik, to luring a famous musician's granddaughter into a threesome; to the stress and frustration of the torturous and highly unorthodox "30 Day Sex Experiment," The Style Diaries takes you further into the seduction underworld than ever before. Finally, in the all-new, updated third volume, Strauss collects the greatest, most powerful, field-tested, word-for-word routines. You don't need money, looks, or fame to succeed with women. All you need is an understanding of how attraction works and this thirty-day workout program for your social skills, which has already guided countless men from frustration to fulfillment.
Pro Tools HD 11
Pro Tools HD 11
Edouard Camou
¥54.49
An easy-to-follow guide for using Pro Tools HD 11 effectively.This book is ideal for anyone who already uses ProTools and wants to learn more, or is new to Pro Tools HD and wants to use it effectively in their own audio workstations.
Instant PLC Programming with RSLogix 5000
Instant PLC Programming with RSLogix 5000
Austin Scott
¥50.13
Filled with practical, step-by-step instructions and clear explanations for the most important and useful tasks. This is a Packt Instant guide, which provides concise and clear recipes to create PLC programs using RSLogix 5000.The purpose of this book is to capture the core elements of PLC programming with RSLogix 5000 so that electricians, instrumentation techs, automation professionals, and students who are familiar with basic PLC programming techniques can come up to speed with a minimal investment of time and energy.
VMware vCloud Security
VMware vCloud Security
Prasenjit Sarkar
¥71.93
VMware vCloud Security provides the reader with in depth knowledge and practical exercises sufficient to implement a secured private cloud using VMware vCloud Director and vCloud Networking and Security.This book is primarily for technical professionals with system administration and security administration skills with significant VMware vCloud experience who want to learn about advanced concepts of vCloud security and compliance.