DescriptionHello. I am Daniel Handler, the author of this book. Did you know that authors often write the summaries that appear on their book's dust jacket? You might want to think about that the next time you read something like, "A dazzling page-turner, this nov…
DescriptionDorothy and her little dog Toto befriend the Tinman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion as they travel down the yellow brick road to the City of Emeralds. Maureen Lipman cackles splendidly as the Wicked Witch of the West in this acclaimed BBC Radio 4 dramatisation of L. Frank Baum's famous and much-loved tale.
DescriptionEdna O'Brien's masterly novel, Wild Decembers, charts the quick and critical demise of relations between Joseph Brennan and Mick Bugler, "the warring sons of warring sons", in the countryside of western Ireland. With her inimitable gift for describ…
DescriptionIn one of the great American comic novels, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes features the life of Lorelei Lee and her stunning progress from small-town girl to metropolitan socialite. The follow-up, But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes, recounts the romantic misadventures of Lorelei's girlfriend Dorothy in her quest to enter Manhattan society.
DescriptionIn the tradition of his CBA best seller The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and his sell-out seminars, author John C. Maxwell now provides a concise, accessible leadership book that helps listeners become more effective leaders from the inside out. Daily readings highlight 21 essential leadership qualities and include "Reflecting On It" and "Bringing It Home" sections which help readers integrate and apply each day's material.
DescriptionWith this extraordinary first tale in what promises to be a masterful series, Neal Stephenson decrypts with dazzling virtuosity the forces that shaped this century. Bouncing between World War II and the World Wide Web, Cryptonomicon follows the exp…
