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New York: Random House Vintage International, 1989. 1st Paperback Edition. Trade Paperback. Good. An experimental thriller, The Assignment tells the story of F, a woman hired by the hu… Altro …

New York: Random House Vintage International, 1989. 1st Paperback Edition. Trade Paperback. Good. An experimental thriller, The Assignment tells the story of F, a woman hired by the husband of a woman raped and killed near a desert ruin in North Africa. The husband wants F to reconstruct the unsolved crime in a documentary film. Durrenmatt takes off from there into the world of espionage, delivering a "fictionalized warning against the dangers of a technologically advanced society that turns everyday life into one of constant scrutiny." Translated from the German by Joel Agee. “The Assignment is a parable of hell for an age consumed by images.”—New York Times Book Review“His most ambitious book . . . dark and devious . . . almost obsessively drawn to mankind’s most fiendish crimes.”—Chicago Tribune“A tour-de-force . . . mesmerizing.”—Village Voice  Good book, edge wear and the spine shows crease and slight tear in the middle, light tanning to front inside cover, but interior is clean and unmarked., Random House Vintage International, 1989, 2.5, Rutledge Hill Pr, 1994-04-01. Hardcover. Good. 0.8200 in x 6.1100 in x 6.0800 in. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear ., Rutledge Hill Pr, 1994-04-01, 2.5, The Texas Journal of Science., 1991. Journal. Very Good. No Binding. ORIGINAL articles, disbound from journal; no covers; in very good condition.., The Texas Journal of Science., 1991, 3, New York: Grand Central Publishing, 1997-07-01. Paperback. Very Good. light edge wear, some light soiling; Bode went to a California beach to discover the truth about his life. Contemplating the sea & the shore, tuning in to the rhythms of the tides, he observed, he experienced, he remembers. This book has the power, like the sea, to reshape our lives., Grand Central Publishing, 1997-07-01, 3, Atria Books. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Atria Books, 2.5, A powerful story of survival, Gardens of Water is the astonishing debut novel about a family?s struggle following a devastating natural disaster in a town on the outskirts of Istanbul. In a small town outside Istanbul, Sinan Basioglu, a devout Muslim, and his wife, Nil?fer, are preparing for their nine-year-old son?s coming-of-age ceremony. Their headstrong fifteen-year-old daughter, Irem, resents the attention her brother, Ismail, receives from their parents. For her, there was no such festive observance?only the wrapping of her head in a dark scarf and strict rules that keep her hidden away from boys and her friends. But even before the night of the celebration, Irem has started to change, to the dismay of her Kurdish father. What Sinan doesn?t know is that much of her transformation is due to her secret relationship with their neighbor, Dylan, the seventeen-year-old American son of expatriate teachers. Irem sees Dylan as the gateway to a new life, one that will free her from the confines of conservative Islam. Yet the young man?s presence and Sinan?s growing awareness of their relationship affirms Sinan?s wish to move his family to t he safety of his old village, a place where his children would be sheltered from the cosmopolitan temptations of Istanbul, and where, as the civil war in the south wanes, he hopes to raise his children in the Kurdish tradition. But when a massive earthquake hits in the middle of the night, the Basioglu family is faced with greater challenges. Losing everything, they are forced to forage for themselves, living as refugees in their own country. And their survival becomes dependent on their American neighbors, to whom they are unnervingly indebted. As love develops between Irem and Dylan, Sinan makes a series of increasingly dangerous decisions that push him toward a betrayal that will change everyone?s lives forever. The deep bonds among father, son, and daughter; the tension between honoring tradition and embracing personal freedom; the conflict between cultures and faiths; the regrets of age and the passions of youth?these are the timeless themes Alan Drew weaves into a brilliant fiction debut., 1.5, Chronicle Books. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Chronicle Books, 2.5, DK ADULT. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., DK ADULT, 2.5, Scholastic Inc., 2014-01-01. Paperback. Good. 0.3000 in x 5.9000 in x 4.4000 in. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear ., Scholastic Inc., 2014-01-01, 2.5, Fifth Planet by Fred & Geoffrey HoyleA Fawcett Gold Medal Book - Fawcett Publications, Inc., Greenwich, CT - copyright 1963#T2243Paperback4 1/4 x 7 inches, 192 pagesFifth Planet is a science fiction novel written by astrophysicist Sir Fred Hoyle and his son Geoffrey Hoyle.Another star is due to pass close to the sun, close enough for conventional spacecraft to reach it. The first planets observed are four gas giants, but then an inner 'Fifth Planet' is found. Signs of chlorophyll are detected, suggesting that it supports life. Rival Soviet and US expeditions are launched to visit it. (The world balance as it existed in 1963 is assumed to be still in place.)One important aspect of the plot is that the Soviet expedition includes the first woman in space. This fictional milestone was eclipsed by reality soon after publication, when Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space on Vostok 6 in June 1963.-------------------------------SynopsisA planetary system, consisting of a star and five planets, is travelling through our galaxy and will pass close to Earth. The four largest planets are gaseous, but the fifth, named Achilles, appears capable of supporting life. Two rival expeditions - one Anglo-American and one Russian - set out to land on Achilles and explore its mysteries. But almost from the moment of their arrival things begin to go terribly wrong ... and when they return to Earth, something not human will be coming back with them. One of the most exciting novels by world-renowned scientist Sir Fred Hoyle (1915-2001) and Geoffrey Hoyle, "Fifth Planet" (1963) is a thrilling science fiction tale that ranks alongside Hoyle's masterpiece "The Black Cloud." 'An exciting book for all science fiction enthusiasts ... will leave the reader wondering about our future life on earth.' - "Evening Journal" 'Fred Hoyle, a celebrated astronomer, is a man of vast imagination ... the story is sharp, clear and full of suspense.' - "Washington (D.C.) Evening Star" 'A mature performance ... the best so far from the Hoyle stable.' - "Sunday Times"------------------------Sir Fred Hoyle FRS (24 June 1915 20 August 2001) was an English astronomer noted primarily for the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis, but also for his often controversial stances on other scientific mattersin particular his rejection of the "Big Bang" theory, a term coined by him on BBC radio, and his promotion of panspermia as the origin of life on Earth. While Hoyle is well-regarded for his works on nucleosynthesis and science popularisation, his career is also noted for the controversial positions he held on a wide range of scientific issues, often in direct opposition to the prevailing theories supported by the majority of the scientific community. He spent most of his working life at the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge and served as its director for six years. He was a writer of science fiction, and co-authored twelve books with his son, Geoffrey Hoyle.-----------------------------Geoffrey Hoyle (born 1942) is an English science fiction writer, best known for the works which he co-wrote with his father, the astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle. About half of Fred Hoyle's science fiction works were co-written with his son.He was educated at Bryanston School in Dorset, and then entered Cambridge where he read Economics. After 1964, Hoyle worked in London in the field of modern communications and the film/television industry. Unlike his father, he is not a scientist, and contributed to the more "human" side of their novels however, he did work as a "scientific advisor" to some series such as Timeslip.In 2010, his book 2010: Living in the Future was popularised by a blog which compared Hoyle's 38-year-old predictions with the reality of modern life. This led to a Facebook campaign to track down Hoyle and talk to him about his visions., Fawcett Publications, Inc., 1963, 0, Rutledge Hill Pr, 1994-04-01. Hardcover. Good. 0.8200 in x 6.1100 in x 6.0800 in. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear ., Rutledge Hill Pr, 1994-04-01, 2.5, Wiley, 2008-05-01. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1.0000 in x 8.6000 in x 5.6000 in. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket., Wiley, 2008-05-01, 2.5, Vine Books. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Vine Books, 2.5, Chronicle Books, 2014-08-05. Hardcover. Good. 0.6000 in x 5.9000 in x 4.6000 in. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear ., Chronicle Books, 2014-08-05, 2.5, New York: Harlequin, 2004-10-01. Mass Market Paperback. Good. 219 pages; spine creasing, edge wear; Subjects: Mia Maldonado, Nate Cafferty Experiment: To study the effects of sleeping with a stranger Observations: Vital signs of both subjects are off the charts - and they aren't doing any sleeping! When Mia agrees to take her friend's place in a sleep study, she never dreams she'll be sharing a bed with Nate Cafferty - a very fine specimen. If she does say so herself. Still, her life is too complicated right now to start messing around with a guy so hot he could make her forget her own name. And that would be a fatal mistake... Private investigator Nate hopes that posing as a research subject will allow him to get close to this mysterious woman who isn't who she claims to be. But he can't seem to focus on anything but the seductress he's sleeping with! How can he uncover all her secrets...when all he wants to do is play under the covers with her instead?, Harlequin, 2004-10-01, 2.5, New York: Bantam Books, 1971. Mass Market Paperback. Good. 292 pages; spine creasing, edge wear; "I've always felt that I would never develop into a really fine actress because I cared more about life beyond the camera than the life in front of it. Over the years my search became broader and broader. After two months on a picture my car seemed to veer toward the airport of its own accord. I still loved acting and enjoyed it. I was a professional, but basically I was more interested in the people I played than the movies I played them in..." -- Shirley MacLaine. An outspoken thinker, a keen observer, a truly independent woman, Shirley MacLaine takes us on a remarkable journey into her life and her inner self. From her Virginia roots, to stardom, marriage, motherhood and her enlightening travels to mysterious corners of the world, her story is exciting and poetic, moving and humorous-the varied and life-changing experiences of a talented, intelligent and extraordinary woman., Bantam Books, 1971, 2.5, Charles Pr Pub. Paperback. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included., Charles Pr Pub, 1, No writing, underlining or markings have been observed. The pages also do not seem to have a lot of creases. Other than the slight separation, the book looks new., Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1994, 5, Rutledge Hill Press. Used - Good. . . All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business., Rutledge Hill Press, 2.5, Rutledge Hill Pr. Used - Good. . Good. All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business., Rutledge Hill Pr, 2.5, ii+56 pages with tables and references sited. Quarto (10 1/2" x 8") bound in original publisher's wrappers. Archaeological Papers of the University of Arizona number 22. First edition. An inquiry into how language functions in the life of a bilingual minority group in process of cultural change, this study investigated the acculturation and assimilation of individuals of Mexican descent living in Tucson, Arizona. Specifically, the language usage and interpersonal relations of individuals from representative families in the bilingual community of Tucson, the usage of bilingual social groups in the community, and the linguistic and cultural contacts between bilinguals and members of the larger Tucson community were examined. Data were drawn from observational studies of individuals and families; observation of group activities; and observation of, supplemented by questionnaires on, the cultural interests of Mexican children and their families. Some conclusions of the study were that Spanish came to be identified in the Mexican community as the language of intimate and family relations, while English came to be identified as the language of formal social relations and of all relations with Anglos. It was also found that the younger American-born group reject both Spanish and English in favor of their own language, Pachuco. Tables depicting the characteristics of 20 families, the language usage of families, and the language usage in personal relationships of English and Spanish are included. Suggestions for further research are made. Condition: Light edge wear else better than very good., University of Arizona Press, 1972, 3, Rutledge Hill Press. Used - Good. 9781250089045. . All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business., Rutledge Hill Press, 2.5, Alan Sutton Publishing, Ltd.. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Alan Sutton Publishing, Ltd., 2.5, Rutledge Hill Pr. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Rutledge Hill Pr, 2.5, Dearborn Trade Pub, 1997-06-01. Hardcover. Acceptable. 0.7000 in x 8.8000 in x 5.7000 in. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket., Dearborn Trade Pub, 1997-06-01, 2.5, Ballantine Books. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Ballantine Books, 2.5, Lost in Suburbia. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Lost in Suburbia, 2.5, Scholastic Inc., 2014-01-01. Paperback. Good. 0.3000 in x 5.9000 in x 4.4000 in. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear ., Scholastic Inc., 2014-01-01, 2.5, Scholastic Inc.. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Scholastic Inc., 2.5, Scholastic Inc., 2014-01-01. Paperback. Good. 0.3000 in x 5.9000 in x 4.4000 in. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear ., Scholastic Inc., 2014-01-01, 2.5, Baby is twelve years old. Her mother died not long after she was born and she lives in a string of seedy flats in Montreal's red light district with her father Jules, who takes better care of his heroin addiction than he does of his daughter. Jules is an intermittent presence and a constant source of chaos in Baby's life - the turmoil he brings with him and the wreckage he leaves in his wake. Baby finds herself constantly re-adjusting to new situations, new foster homes, new places, new people, all the while longing for stability and a 'normal' life. But Baby has a gift - the ability to find the good in people, a genius for spinning stories and for cherishing the small crumbs of happiness that fall into her lap. She is bright, smart, funny and observant about life on the dirty streets of a city and wise enough to realise salvation rests in her own hands., Quercus Publishing Plc, 1.5<

ISBN: 9781847243935

Baby is twelve years old. Her mother died not long after she was born and she lives in a string of seedy flats in Montreal's red light district with her father Jules, who takes better c… Altro …

Baby is twelve years old. Her mother died not long after she was born and she lives in a string of seedy flats in Montreal's red light district with her father Jules, who takes better care of his heroin addiction than he does of his daughter. Jules is an intermittent presence and a constant source of chaos in Baby's life - the turmoil he brings with him and the wreckage he leaves in his wake. Baby finds herself constantly re-adjusting to new situations, new foster homes, new places, new people, all the while longing for stability and a 'normal' life. But Baby has a gift - the ability to find the good in people, a genius for spinning stories and for cherishing the small crumbs of happiness that fall into her lap. She is bright, smart, funny and observant about life on the dirty streets of a city and wise enough to realise salvation rests in her own hands., Quercus Publishing Plc, 1.5<