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When a sacret woman's rite in the ancient city of Rome is infiltrated by a corrupt patrician dressed in female garb, it falls to Senator Decuis Caecilius Metellus the Younger, whose investigative skills have proven indispensable in the past, to unmask the perpetrators. When four brutal slayings follow, Decius enlists the help a notorious and dangerous criminal. Together, they establish a connection between the sacrilege and the murders, and tr...

Jean Stafford burst on the literary scene in 1944, when, at the age of twenty-nine, she published her bestselling novel, Boston Adventure. Three years later, Life magazine hailed her as the "most brilliant of the new fiction writers." Bafflingly, for the rest of her life, Stafford would struggle--and fail--to capitalize on that early promise.David Roberts' compelling biography examines Stafford's disastrous marriages, including her first marri...

It starts off innocently enough. Uncle Nired's ne'er-do-well, but genius, nephew invents a handgun that shoots all the way through the Earth. Uncle Nired no sooner has that problem under control than they hear of an American space shuttle stranded in space.

For long isolated, Romania's Carpathian mountains offer some of the finest walking in Europe. There are well waymarked paths, adequate maps and a good network of mountain huts.More than just beautiful landscapes, Europe's wildest mountains offer a chance to discover an European scene that has now disappeared further west.There is a remarkable wealth of wildlife, the region being one of the last European strongholds of the wolf and bear. This b...

Full of humor and wit, this book was offered in 1827 in order that servants be given a handbook by which they might more efficiently perform the duties for which they were being paid.

A novel celebrating Godis healing power. Mike Beauchamp is haunted by memories and embittered by loss. But Mike does have a guardian angel who bestows on him the gift of angelvision, allowing Mike to see the fire of Godis love burning within the faithful and revealing the cold void in the hearts of evildoers.

Leon and Susan live in an isolated village on the coast of British Columbia, which receives an unexpected gift from the government--a fire truck. The man who comes to build the fire station brings with him a practical joke--a wiggling thumb. It's a toss-up as to which object will leave a bigger impact on the villagers--the first vehicle they've ever seen or the bizarre appendage. Illustrations.

General editor Lloyd J. Ogilvie brings together a team of skilled and exceptional communicators to blend sound scholarship with life-related illustrations. The design for the Preacher's Commentary gives the reader an overall outline of each book of the Bible. Following the introduction, which reveals the author's approach and salient background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the Scripture to be exposited. The New King Jam...

A brilliant chef, famous for his unusual combinations, offers a new philosophy of taste for the home cook. Here are nearly 200 extraordinary recipes including Michael Roberts's signature dishes.

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This book will support children as they: * Find out about wartime phrases and use them to write a dialogue * Write a letter home from a P.O.W. camp * Read wartime adverts and slogans and decide how effective they are

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Explains the statutory and case law that affects business with the objective of enabling students to use the law as a source for business decision-making. This book enables preparation for CPA exams.

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This volume reveals exciting new developments in the area of measurement and methodology, demonstrating the indisputable relevance of personality theory in the workplace, particularly in the areas of personnel selection, job performance, worker management, and the study of leadership. It is the first book to incorporate the interests of applied psychologists and industrial/organizational psychologists in one source.

La investigación secreta que la teniente Eve Dallas debe realizar para aclarar la muerte de su compañero Frank Wojinski, de quien se sospecha tenía algún negocio oscuro relacionado con las drogas, la obliga a pisar un terreno peligroso: el mundo de la magia negra y los ritos satánicos. A pesar del vínculo afectivo que la unía a Wojinski, fue su instructor durante los primeros años, sabe que debe anteponer la ética profesional a su lealtad pers...

Christian married couples desire to build strong happy marriages on the unshakable foundation of God's Word. By focusing on that goal through these personalized prayers, spouses can build a solid relationship with God and with each other.

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