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Decorated to Death
by Dean JamesSimon Kirby-Jones Mysteries #3 From the New York Times bestselling author of the Cat in the Stacks Mystery Series, a traditional British village cozy mystery series...with a twist! "A well-crafted mystery combines with whimsical characters to create an imaginative spoof on the classic locked-room mystery." --Publishers Weekly "A delightful English village whodunit filled with some of the most eccentric characters you'll ever run across in a mystery novel." --The Denver Post The typically quiet British village of Snupperton Mumsley is bustling over the arrival of Zeke Harwood, the insufferable star of a popular TV decorating show. The Snupperton episode is supposed to feature the redecorating of Lady Prunella Blitherington's drawing room, but Zeke plans to paint the room a garish red--and he and Lady Prunella are caught on tape in the midst of a dreadful argument. When Zeke is found murdered--and covered in red paint!--Lady Prunella becomes the chief suspect. But Simon Kirby-Jones, part-time amateur sleuth and full-time gay vampire, unearths plenty of other motives among the guests, villagers...and even the butler! Meanwhile, Simon is stumped as to why he suddenly has urges to nibble some necks-- A symptom his medication is supposed to suppress! A charming and refreshing take on the classic locked-room mystery, Decorated to Death is sure to endear fans of the cozy mystery genre.
Decorated to Death (Interior Design Mystery #2)
by Peg MarbergPatterns of a deadly kind emerge when the wealthy new client of decorator Jean Hastings is murdered.
The Decorator
by Donald ChurchillComedy . Characters: 1 male, 2 female. Interior Set. Marcia returns to her flat to find it has not been painted as she arranged. A part time painter who is filling in for an ill colleague is just beginning the work when the wife of the man with whom Marcia is having an affair arrives to tell all to Marcia's husband. Marcia hires the painter a part time actor to impersonate her husband at the confrontation. Hilarity is piled upon hilarity as the painter, who takes his acting very seriously, portrays the absent husband. The wronged wife decides that the best revenge is to sleep with Marcia's husband an ecstatic experience for them both. When Marcia learns that the painter/actor has slept with her rival, she demands the opportunity to show him what really good sex is. . "Irresistible." London Daily Telegraph. . "This play will leave you rolling in the aisles.... I all but fell from my seat laughing." London Star.
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much (A Madison Night Mystery #4)
by Diane VallereThis interior decorator is an expert in midcentury modern—and murder . . . “An extremely unique mystery series with an intelligent heroine” (Kings River Life Magazine). When Madison Night accepts an assignment in Palm Springs with handyman Hudson James, she expects designing days and romantic nights. But the shock of spotting a body in the river near the job site—and the strain of recurring nightmares and a growing dependency on sleeping pills—has her seeking professional help to deal with her demons. She learns more about the crime than she’d like, thanks to girl talk with friends, pillow talk with Hudson, and smack talk with the local bad boys. And after the victim is identified as the very doctor she’s been advised to see, she wonders if what she knows can help catch a killer . . . “If you love Doris Day, you’ll love Madison Night.” —Books for Avid Readers “Vallere has a wonderful touch, bringing in the design elements and influences of the ’50s and ’60s era many of us hold dear while keeping a strong focus on what it means in modern times to be a woman in business for herself, starting over.” —Fresh Fiction “[An] enjoyable series.” —Catriona McPherson, Agatha Award–winning author
Decorum
by Kaaren ChristophersonKaaren Christopherson's brilliantly observed novel captures the glamour and grit of one of the world's most dazzling cities during one of its most tumultuous eras--as seen through the eyes of a singularly captivating heroine. . .In 1890s New York, beautiful, wealthy Francesca Lund is an intriguing prospect for worthy suitors and fortune hunters alike. Recently orphaned, she copes by working with the poor in the city's settlement movement. But a young woman of means can't shun society for long, and Francesca's long-standing acquaintance with dashing Edmund Tracey eventually leads to engagement. Yet her sheltered upbringing doesn't blind her to the indiscretions of the well-to-do. . .Among the fashionable circle that gathers around her there are mistresses, scandals, and gentlemen of ruthless ambition. And there is Connor O'Casey--an entirely new kind of New Yorker. A self-made millionaire of Irish stock, Connor wants more than riches. He wants to create a legacy in the form of a luxury Madison Avenue hotel--and he wants Francesca by his side as he does it. In a quest that will take her from impeccable Manhattan salons to the wild Canadian Rockies, Francesca must choose not only between two vastly different men, but between convention and her own emerging self-reliance.Rules Of DecorumA gentleman should not be presented to a lady without her permission being previously asked and granted. This formality is not necessary between men alone; but, still, you should not present any one, even at his own request, to another, unless you are quite well assured that the acquaintance will be agreeable to the latter. If you wish to avoid the company of any one that has been properly introduced, satisfy your own mind that your reasons are correct; and then let no inducement cause you to shrink from treating him with respect, at the same time shunning his company. No gentleman will thus be able either to blame or mistake you. The mode in which the avowal of love should be made, must of course, depend upon circumstances. It would be impossible to indicate the style in which the matter should be told. . .. Let it, however, be taken as a rule that an interview is best; but let it be remembered that all rules have exceptions. . .
Découverte Capitale
by Richard StookerFou ou sauveur ? Ou les deux? La police emmène Terrell Boyd à l'hôpital psychiatrique Malcolm Bliss. Diagnostic : Schizophrénie, type paranoïaque. Les pouvoirs paranormaux qu'il revendique peuvent-ils vraiment fonctionner ? Et si Jésus-Christ revenait sur Terre pour la deuxième fois, seulement pour que le monde le rende fou ? Indisponible depuis plus de 30 ans, jusqu'à maintenant. Cette nouvelle est apparue pour la première fois dans le numéro de juillet 1982 du MAGAZINE TWILIGHT ZONE de ROD SERLING. Son format unique ne consiste pas en un récit d'histoire typique. Pas paragraphe après paragraphe de texte, mais un rapport médical psychiatrique. Cela le maintient court, mais intense. Par conséquent, faites défiler vers le haut et cliquez sur le bouton d'achat et commencez dès aujourd'hui !
Decoy
by Elaine EquiPoems by Elaine Equi "In Elaine Equi's brilliant Decoy, each poem is a 'neatly folded labyrinth.' Here everything is artifice--like the labyrinth, a deadly little joke, one we're 'in on' until, suddenly, we're not so sure. The poems in this book are both spooky and spoofy. Eventually we realize that, despite its campy, B-movie trappings, the monster (our world) is real. We realize this gradually because of Equi's light touch. Like Muhammed Ali, she floats while stinging." --Rae Armantrout "Decoy moves upon you gradually with postludes of gentleness . . . then agile maneuvers that seize us unaware. The flawless title poem, 'Decoy,' twists as if on a perilous frame, and it is. We acknowledge the dependency of poetry on the poet's sensibility. Here at each turn of her stanzas, askew or bluntly set . . . the poem feasts on dependency. 'o empiricism / o anatomy.' O poet." --Barbara Guest
The Decoy (A Kyra and Jake Investigation #2)
by Carol EricsonShe changed her name and identity to escape her violent past.But she didn’t run far or fast enough.Therapist Kyra Chase fights for victims and their families. But she harbors her own tragic secret: the unsolved murder of her mother. Now a new threat is terrorizing the City of Angels—a killer who mimics another killer’s MO. LAPD homicide detective Jake McAllister has to help his partner solve crimes in both the past and present before Kyra becomes the victim in a chilling vendetta of violence that’s far from over…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.For more action-packed stories, check out the other books in the A Kyra and Jake Investigation series by Carol Ericson:Book 1: The SetupBook 2: The Decoy
Decoy: A Novella
by Allan Gurganus"If there remains any doubt about Allan Gurganus's literary greatness, Local Souls should put this to rest forever."--Jamie Quatro, New York Times Book Review Decoy, the concluding novella of Allan Gurganus's hugely acclaimed Local Souls, was hailed as the standout of that work. Critics called it "humane, profound, hilarious, nostalgic, the literary equivalent of a bare-knuckled knockout punch" (Miami Herald). Like Kazuo Ishiguro's The Remains of the Day it is a haunting lyrical portrayal of a life half-led. Set in mythical Falls, North Carolina, this mysterious and compelling tale maps the lifelong eroticized friendship between two married men. When Doc Roper, the town's beloved physician, announces he is retiring from practice to carve exquisite duck decoys, he triggers an epidemic of catastrophes. His dependent patient and next-door neighbor, Bill Mabry, feels cut loose. Then the close-knit town is devastated by a flood of near-biblical proportions. Working inexorably "to an unexpected moment of catharsis" (Dwight Garner, New York Times) Decoy--already emerging as an essential work of American literature--charts the tender border between life and death.
Decoy: A Thriller
by Simon MocklerA synthetic bioweapon sends one man on a global chase, and a desperate race for survival . . . On the outskirts of Cambridge, England, a research lab is under attack. The target? A synthetic biological weapon that&’s been harvested inside the bodies of ten clinical trial patients. One of those patients, Jack Hartman, runs for his life as the others are brutally butchered and left for dead. Inside him is the one remaining device—a cell-based supercomputer that could kill him, or might just save his life. Flung into a world of international arms dealing, high-tech security companies, and government corruption, Jack begins an epic battle for survival that takes him from the war-torn jungles of the Congo to the backstreets of Paris. On his trail is a rogue MI6 officer intent on silencing him for good—and his estranged father, a troubled former SAS officer once known as the Reaper . . .
The Decoy: The Crime Mystery You Don't Want to Miss
by Florrie PalmerA retired lawyer becomes an amateur sleuth when her rural village is plagued by mysterious deaths in this cozy mystery by the author of Cliff Edge.In the rural English village of Heronsford, Eliza and Jay Armstrong live in the farmhouse Eliza grew up in. Her now elderly mother lives in a small, converted barn close by. Surrounded by friends, the Armstrongs appear to have an idyllic life. But when two members of their social group die in suspicious circumstances, a cloud falls over the village. Are the deaths linked? And were they really accidents? One of the villagers believes they have the answers and is prepared to risk everything to get to the truth . . . The Decoy is a gripping, suspenseful, cozy mystery perfect for fans of authors like J.R. Ellis, Claire Chase and Betty Rowlands.
Decoy Date (The Wedding Date #4)
by Mira Lyn Kelly"This page-turner has it all: fantastic characters, witty banter, and sizzling chemistry. I absolutely loved it!"—GINA L. MAXWELL, USA Today bestselling author of the Playboys in Love series for May the Best Man WinFake relationship. Real feelings. Big problems.Brody O'Donnel doesn't believe in happily-ever-afters—at least, not for himself. But he wants the best for his vivacious, beautiful friend Gwen Danes, and he's tired of watching her pine for a clueless man. Figuring a little bit of jealousy will motivate the guy, Brody proposes a fake relationship. It's an outrageous plan, but Gwen figures there's no harm in it—until they share a passionate kiss she never saw coming. Suddenly, Gwen's fighting a growing attraction to a man she knows she can't have. After all, he's just faking it...isn't he?The Wedding Date Series: May the Best Man Win (Book 1) The Wedding Date Bargain (Book 2) Just this Once (Book 3) The Decoy Date (Book 4)What People Are Saying About Mira Lyn Kelly: "Outstanding...Kelly proves that she's an author to watch."—Kirkus Reviews for May the Best Man Win "The perfect balance between sweet and sexy."—RT Book Reviews for The Wedding Date Bargain, 4 Stars "Delightfully frothy."—Heroes & Heartbreakers for The Wedding Date Bargain "A perfect light and very romantic read."—Booklist for The Wedding Date Bargain
The Decoy Girlfriend
by Lillie ValeA laugh-out-loud funny and whip-smart romantic comedy from the author of The Shaadi Set-Up, about a young woman who takes the place of her celebrity doppelgänger, and must fake-date the actress&’s sexy costar boyfriend.Writer Freya Lal has a huge secret: she's a dead ringer for It-girl actress Mandi Roy. Her second novel is due in a month, but inspiration is nowhere to be found. Desperate to shake off her writer's block, Freya leans into her look-alike abilities and indulges in some mistaken identity for simple perks, like scoring a free mimosa or getting into a trendy nightclub. Actor Taft Bamber appears to have it all: gorgeous, talented, and Mandi's love interest both on- and off-screen. But what nobody knows is that their relationship is a PR stunt, and after years of playing make-believe, he's yearning for something real. When Freya's latest impersonation of Mandi goes viral thanks to Taft's accidental interference, rumors of a breakup threaten Hollywood's golden couple. To make amends, Freya is forced to give Mandi a little time off: she'll pretend to be the actress for a month, move in with Taft, and squash the rumors by acting completely in love. But as Freya and Taft play house, it becomes impossible to ignore that their instant chemistry isn't just for the cameras. While faking it, they might have just found the real thing.
The Decoy Princess
by Dawn CookThe Princess Contessa of Constenopolie has just learned of her true identity-that of an orphan adopted and raised as a decoy to protect the real princess. That doesn't make Contessa less of a royal target.
Decoy Training (K-9s on Patrol #1)
by Caridad PiñeiroHis fresh start is about to be interruptedby a threatening foe. Former marine Shane Adler&’s used to perilous situations. But he&’s stunned to find danger in the peaceful Idaho mountains—especially swirling around his beautiful dog trainer. After tragically losing her hero husband, Piper Lambert&’s rebuilt her life. Now it&’s up to Shane—and his loyal K-9 in training, Decoy—to make sure a mysterious enemy won&’t derail her new beginning…or his. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the K-9s on Patrol series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Decoy Training by Caridad PiñeiroBook 2: Sniffing Out Danger by Elizabeth HeiterBook 3: Foothills Field Search by Maggie Wells
Decoys: A John Denson Mystery
by Richard HoytSeattle Sleuth John Denson agrees to post as Pamela Yew's fiancé, until he realizes that he is the decoy in a deadly trap.
Decreation: Poetry, Essays, Opera
by Anne CarsonIn her first collection in five years, Anne Carson contemplates “decreation”–an activity described by Simone Weil as “undoing the creature in us”–an undoing of self. But how can we undo self without movingthroughself, to the very inside of its definition? Where else can we start? Anne Carson’sDecreationstarts with form–the undoing of form. Form is various here: opera libretto, screenplay, poem, oratorio, essay, shot list, rapture. The undoing is tender, but tenderness can change everything, or so the author appears to believe. From the Hardcover edition.
Decreation
by John Russell Fearn Vargo StattenWhen Dr. Mark Haslam encounters Esau Jones, he's astonished to learn that Jones can perform apparent miracles. But despite his amazing gift of complete mastery of mind over matter, Jones is content to remain anonymous, living the life of a country rustic. Until, that is, the Earth faced destruction when Haslam's atomic experiment goes horribly wrong-spreading an advancing tide of dissolution...Decreation!
Decreation
by John Russell Fearn Vargo StattenA classic SF title from the prolific pulp author John Russell Fearn, writing here as Vargo Statten.
Decreation and the Ethical Bind: Simone Weil and the Claim of the Other
by Yoon Sook ChaIn Simone Weil’s philosophical and literary work, obligation emerges at the conjuncture of competing claims: the other’s self-affirmation and one’s own dislocation; what one has and what one has to give; a demand that asks for too much and the extraordinary demand implied by asking nothing. The other’s claims upon the self—which induce unfinished obligation, unmet sleep, hunger—drive the tensions that sustain the scene of ethical relationality at the heart of this book.Decreation and the Ethical Bind is a study in decreative ethics in which self-dispossession conditions responsiveness to a demand to preserve the other from harm. In examining themes of obligation, vulnerability, and the force of weak speech that run from Levinas to Butler, the book situates Weil within a continental tradition of literary theory in which writing and speech articulate ethical appeal and the vexations of response. It elaborates a form of ethics that is not grounded in subjective agency and narrative coherence but one that is inscribed at the site of the self’s depersonalization.
Decreto de Finalidade
by Kenneth Eadesofre um revés em sua prática, e agora deve tomar casos de divórcio para fazer face às despesas. Agora, um caso de crime faz com que ele questione seu papel no caso que acabou de assumir. O advogado Brent Marks odeia aceitar casos de divórcio - mas eles pagam as contas e comparecem com muito mais freqüência do que outros tipos de casos. Mas o seu mais recente está prestes a ficar mais interessante do que o habitual processo de separação, uma vez que a mulher do seu cliente é encontrada morta e o seu cliente é o principal suspeito. Até agora, as linhas da história aparecem cortadas e secas - mas adicione algumas reviravoltas ao estilo típico de Kenneth Eade e você tem uma narrativa de advogado que é bem diferente da abordagem previsível que parece começar. Claro, Brent deve provar que seu cliente é inocente - mas ele nutre suas próprias suspeitas do que realmente aconteceu; e à medida que ele se torna ainda mais atolado na abordagem do assassino, os eventos se desenvolvem para abraçar prisioneiros, atropelamentos, outras matanças e muitas associações duvidosas. Por tudo isso, Brent continua concentrado em integridade, ética e nas melhores escolhas possíveis; e à medida que ele se aproxima da verdade, os leitores seguem com a respiração suspensa. Fãs de thrillers legais, especialmente (mesmo os recém-chegados ao mundo de Brent) vão se deliciar com o enredo realista e reviravoltas satisfatórias que marcam outra leitura excepcional que atrairá facilmente até mesmo os mais experientes seguidores das investigações de detetives legais. Midwest Book Review
Dedh Sayani: डेढ़ सयानी
by Ashfaq Ahmad"डेढ़ सयानी" अशफ़ाक़ अहमद द्वारा लिखी गई एक ऐसी पुस्तक है जो जीवन की सूक्ष्मताओं और मानवीय स्वभाव को बड़े ही रोचक और व्यंग्यात्मक ढंग से प्रस्तुत करती है। इस पुस्तक में कई छोटी-छोटी कहानियाँ या निबंध शामिल हैं, जिनमें समाज, रिश्तों, और जीवन के विभिन्न पहलुओं पर गहरी अंतर्दृष्टि दी गई है। अशफ़ाक़ अहमद की लेखनी में हास्य का पुट होने के साथ-साथ एक विशेष प्रकार की सूफियाना समझ भी है, जो पाठक को न केवल हंसाती है बल्कि उन्हें जीवन के गहरे और विचारोत्तेजक सत्य से भी रूबरू कराती है। "डेढ़ सयानी" में वे साधारण जीवन के असाधारण पहलुओं को उजागर करते हैं, और हर कहानी या निबंध के माध्यम से एक संदेश या सीख प्रस्तुत करते हैं। इस पुस्तक में हास्य और व्यंग्य के माध्यम से मानवीय कमजोरियों, समाज की विडंबनाओं, और जीवन के उन पहलुओं को दिखाया गया है जिन्हें हम अक्सर अनदेखा कर देते हैं। "डेढ़ सयानी" न केवल मनोरंजन करती है, बल्कि जीवन को एक नए दृष्टिकोण से देखने का अवसर भी प्रदान करती है। यह पुस्तक उन लोगों के लिए खास है जो सरल, सटीक और विचारशील लेखन पसंद करते हैं, और जो जीवन के गहरे अर्थों को समझने के इच्छुक हैं।
Dedicado a ti, mi amor
by Chris de WitÉl no se dará por vencido hasta que consiga lo que quiere de ella.Ella no se dejará cautivar tan fácilmente... La joven profesora de música Renata van der Berg se entera de que en el piso de arriba se ha mudado Arturo Ziff, un norteamericano tan condenadamente guapo como insoportable. Tiene unos ojos verdes que la vuelven loca, pero, cuando le sonríe como si se creyese el dueño del mundo, a ella le gustaría propinarle un buen sopapo. Si bien en un principio la convivencia como vecinos resulta fatal, el amor que ambos sienten por la música obra su magia y comienzan a conocerse. Sin embargo, Renata no se deja engañar y reconoce con crudeza que Arturo representa todo aquello que ella detesta en un chico: es egocéntrico, grosero y libertino. El problema es que cada vez que él se digna a prestarle un poco de atención, el traidor corazón de Renata no escucha razones y palpita de manera desenfrenada. Encima, el enigmático Arturo oculta demasiados secretos que despiertan en Renata una enorme curiosidad y, a la vez, un gran temor por descubrir lo que se esconde detrás de ellos. Lo que Renata no sospecha es que Arturo tiene en mente muchas cosas en donde ella es la gran protagonista, y que no se detendrá hasta conseguir de la muchacha lo que esta, ni en sus más locas fantasías, habría podido imaginar.
Dedicated Lady: A Sweet Medical Romance
by Gill Sanderson<p>Outback, bubbly free spirit Dr Lucy Brett devotes her days to saving children's lives and her spare nights, to tirelessly fundraising for medical charities. It's a challenging role, but nothing she can't handle...until she meets her gorgeous new colleague, Australian Dr Graham Woods.<p> <p>Lucy's warmth and zest for life are irresistible, but Gray knows he must resist - what future can they have when he has so little to offer?<p> <p>But Lucy isn't about to let go - she's determined to make the brooding doctor understand that she's the woman to give him everything he's ever wanted!<p>
A Dedicated Man: Gallows View; A Dedicated Man; A Necessary End (Inspector Banks #2)
by Peter RobinsonA dedicated man is dead in the Yorkshire dales--a former university professor, wealthy historian and archaeologist who loved his adopted village. A dedicated man is dead in the Yorkshire dales--a former university professor, wealthy historian and archaeologist who loved his adopted village. It is a particularly heinous slaying, considering the high esteem which the victim, Harry Steadman, was held by his neighbors colleagues--by everyone, it seems, except the one person who bludgeoned the life out of the respected scholar and left him buried in a farmer's field. Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks left the violence of Lone behind for what he hoped would be the peaceful life of a country policeman. But the brutality of Steadman's murder only reinforces the ugly, indisputable truth: that evil can flourish in even the most bucolic of settings. There are dangerous secrets hidden in the history of the remote Yorkshire community that have already led to one death. A Banks will have to plumb a dark and shocking local past to find way to a killer.. before yesterday's sins cause more blood to be shed.