Nothing spreads like fear . . . In the secretive inner circle of the ultra-
rich, Alex Hoffmann is a legend. He has developed an algorithm for playing the
financial markets that generates billions of pounds - and feeds on panic. When
one day his system is threatened by a terrifying intruder who breaches the
elaborate security of his lakeside home, his life becomes a waking nightmare
of violence and paranoia. But who is trying to destroy him? And is it already
too late?
Edward Rutherfurd narrates the vibrant history of a great city, from its origins as a small Indian fishing village to the towering skyscrapers of the modern era. The tale begins with Dutch traders who ventured into the wilderness, followed by British settlers whose governance sparked rebellion and ultimately the birth of a nation. The narrative captures the turmoil of a country divided over slavery, with the Civil War igniting deadly riots within the city. Themes of hope, greed, and corruption intertwine as waves of immigrants—Germans, Irish, Italians, and Jews—arrive at Ellis Island, enriching the city's cultural tapestry. Amidst political corruption and financial speculation on Wall Street, fortunes rise and fall, epitomized by the Roaring Twenties and the Great Crash. Iconic structures like the Empire State Building and the Twin Towers symbolize the city’s ambitions. Rutherfurd weaves this compelling saga through a blend of fictional and historical characters, illustrating the city's evolution over four centuries. Through the lens of this city, he vividly brings to life the broader narrative of America, creating an unforgettable epic.
Powieść historyczna napisana w konwencji thrillera. Intrygi i walka o władzę,
w kt�rej nie istnieją takie słowa, jak: lojalność, uczciwość, litość. MAREK
TULLIUSZ CYCERO ? UWIKŁANY W POLITYCZNE ROZGRYWKI GENIALNY ORATOR I MĄŻ STANU,
KT�RY WAŻY SIĘ NA WYSTĄPIENIE PRZECIWKO JULIUSZOWI CEZAROWI Nad republikę
rzymską nadciągają czarne chmury. Do dw�ch dawnych konkurent�w w walce o
władzę ? osławionego wodza legionist�w, Pompejusza, i najbogatszego człowieka
w Rzymie, Krassusa? dołącza młody i pozbawiony wszelkich skrupuł�w Juliusz
Cezar oraz niezr�wnoważony Katylina. Ten ostatni, żeby pozbyć się dług�w,
znalazł sobie sojusznik�w przygotowuje zamach stanu. Jedynym człowiekiem,
kt�ry może go udaremnić, jest Marek Cycero. Tylko że może to przypłacić
życiem.
This young readers edition of the worldwide bestseller Three Cups of Tea has been specially adapted for younger readers and updated by Greg Mortenson to bring his remarkable story of humanitarianism up to date for the present. Includes new photos and illustrations, as well as a special interview by Greg’s twelve-year-old daughter, Amira, who has traveled with her father as an advocate for the Pennies for Peace program for children.
According to her own complex moral calculations, Katie Carr has earned her affair. She's a doctor, after all, and doctors are decent people and on top of that, her husband David is the self-styled Angriest Man in Holloway. When David suddenly becomes good however, properly, maddeningly, give-away-all-his-money-good, Katie's sums no longer add up and she is forced to ask herself some very hard questions
