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Author : Annette M. Burkin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (282 download)
Download or read book "Captivating Deceit" written by Annette M. Burkin and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Dean Jobb
Publisher : Algonquin Books
ISBN 13 : 1616204966
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (162 download)
Download or read book Empire of Deception written by Dean Jobb and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A rollicking tale that is one part The Sting, one part The Great Gatsby, and one part The Devil in the White City.” —Karen Abbott, author of Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy In a time of unregulated madness, nowhere was it madder than in Chicago at the dawn of the Roaring Twenties. It was the perfect place for a slick, smooth-talking, charismatic lawyer named Leo Koretz to entice hundreds of people to invest as much as $30 million--upwards of $400 million today--in phantom timberland and nonexistent oil wells in Panama. It was an ingenious deceit, one that out-Ponzied Charles Ponzi himself. In this rip-roaring tale of greed, financial corruption, dirty politics, over-the-top and under-the-radar deceit, illicit sex, and a brilliant and wildly charming con man on the town and then on the lam, Empire of Deception proves that the American dream of easy wealth is truly a timeless commodity. “Captivating . . . Dean Jobb tells the story of Leo Koretz, a legendary con artist of Madoffian audacity, with terrific energy and narrative brio.” —Gary Krist, author of Empire of Sin “A brilliantly researched tale of greed, ambition, and our desperate need to believe in magic, it’s history that captures America as it really was--and always will be. A great read.” —Douglas Perry, author of Eliot Ness “Reads like a Gatsby-Ponzi mashup . . . Kudos to Jobb for unearthing this overlooked story and bringing to life a charming, witty, naughty, iconic American crook.” —Neal Thompson, author of A Curious Man “The granddaddy of all con men, Leo Koretz gives Jobb the opportunity to exhibit his impressive research and storytelling skills . . . A highly readable, entertaining story.” —Kirkus Reviews
Author : Chris Morgan Jones
Publisher : Mantle
ISBN 13 : 1743038488
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (43 download)
Download or read book An Agent of Deceit: A Ben Webster Novel 1 written by Chris Morgan Jones and published by Mantle. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The best debut spy adventure I've read in a long time" The Times "Morgan Jones does invite comparison with Le Carré ... mesmerizing stuff" Guardian A tycoon with a deadly secret. A spy dying to find it. Ten years ago, journalist Ben Webster had his investigation into a corrupt Russian business in Kazakhstan crushed, the cost of his scrutiny a terrible tragedy... Now employed by a private London intelligence agency, Webster's interest is piqued when a client asks him to expose the dealings of shadowy Russian oligarch Konstantin Malin. Before long, Webster finds himself fixated by Malin and by his front man Richard Lock. But how far is he willing to risk the wellbeing of his family? And that of Lock himself? Against a background of Moscow, London, and Berlin, a journey of impossible decisions begins...
Author : R.ANANDA RAJU
Publisher : R.ANANDA RAJU
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book The Truth About Lies: How and Why We Deceive Ourselves and Others. written by R.ANANDA RAJU and published by R.ANANDA RAJU. This book was released on 2023-06-29 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into a world where reality dances with illusion, where the line between truth and deception blurs into a mesmerizing tapestry. Welcome to "The Truth About Lies: How and Why We Deceive Ourselves and Others," a captivating journey into the depths of human nature. Prepare to be spellbound as you uncover the intricate web of lies that we weave, not only to others but also to ourselves. With every turn of the page, you will delve into the darkest corners of the human psyche, where truth and deception intertwine in a delicate dance. Secrets will be unveiled, illusions shattered, and the profound power of deception exposed. In this extraordinary exploration, acclaimed author [Author Name] fearlessly confronts the profound questions that haunt our existence. What drives us to deceive? How do we become masters of illusion? And why, oh why, do we often choose the comfort of lies over the unsettling embrace of truth? "The Truth About Lies" unveils the hidden mechanisms behind our most captivating deceptions. From the subtle art of body language to the artifice of language itself, this book uncovers the hidden forces that manipulate our perceptions and alter our realities. It unravels the enigma of self-deception, revealing the psychological defenses we erect to shield ourselves from uncomfortable truths. Immerse yourself in the gripping stories that populate these pages—tales of betrayal, cunning, and self-delusion. Explore the realms of politics, relationships, and everyday life, as you discover the astounding ways in which lies shape our world. Through meticulous research and profound insights, [Author Name] guides you on a transformative journey, leaving no stone unturned. "The Truth About Lies" is not just a book; it is a revelation—an invitation to introspection and self-discovery. It challenges you to question your own beliefs, confront your own deceptions, and find the courage to embrace the liberating power of truth. Prepare to be captivated, enlightened, and forever changed. Whether you are a seeker of knowledge, a lover of psychological intrigue, or simply someone who yearns to understand the intricate dance of truth and deception, this book will leave an indelible mark upon your soul. Dare to uncover the truth. Are you ready to embark on this transformative odyssey? Open the pages of "The Truth About Lies" and prepare to be awestruck by the profound secrets that lie within.
Author : Lisa Hopkins
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319958941
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)
Download or read book After Austen written by Lisa Hopkins and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-11-11 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of twelve new essays examines some of what Jane Austen has become in the two hundred years since her death. Some of the chapters explore adaptations or repurposings of her work while others trace her influence on a surprising variety of different kinds of writing, sometimes even when there is no announced or obvious debt to her. In so doing they also inevitably shed light on Austen herself. Austen is often considered romantic and not often considered political, but both those perceptions are challenged her, as is the idea that she is primarily a writer for and about women. Her books are comic and ironic, but they have been reworked and drawn upon in very different genres and styles. Collectively these essays testify to the extraordinary versatility and resonance of Austen’s books.
Author : Jane Austen
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440649367
Total Pages : 1295 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (46 download)
Download or read book The Complete Novels written by Jane Austen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-03-28 with total page 1295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in Penguin Classics Deluxe: a treasure trove of Jane Austen's novels Few novelists have conveyed the subtleties and nuances of their own social milieu with the wit and insight of Jane Austen. Here in one volume are her seven great novels: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, and Lady Susan. Through her vivacious and spirited heroines and their circle, Austen vividly portrays English middle-class life as the eighteenth century came to a close and the nineteenth century began. Each of the novels is a love story and a story about marriage—marriage for love, for financial security, for social status. But they are not romances; ironic, comic, and wise, they are masterly evocations of the society Jane Austen observed. This beautiful volume covers the literary career of one of England’s finest prose stylists of any century. • A Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition with French flaps and luxurious packaging • Features the definitive Penguin Classics texts recommended by the Jane Austen Society • New introduction by bestselling author of The Jane Austen Book Club Karen Joy Fowler For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Author : Jane Austen
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192572857
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (925 download)
Download or read book Lady Susan, The Watsons, and Sanditon written by Jane Austen and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-06-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I am tired of submitting my will to the caprices of others-of resigning my own judgement in deference to those to whom I owe no duty, and for whom I feel no respect.' The unfinished fictions collected here are the novels and other writing that Jane Austen did not publish. The protagonist of the earliest story is Lady Susan, a sexual predator and a brilliant and manipulative sociopath. The Watsons, a tale of riches to rags, is set in a village deep in mud and misery where the Watson sisters waste away, day after dull day, waiting for the suitors who never appear. Sanditon, the novel interrupted by the author's death, is a topical satire on the niche marketing campaign waged by investors in the latest seaside resort, the fictional Sanditon, situated on England's over-supplied south coast. If The Watsons shares the disturbed life of a Chekhov short story, Sanditon's cast of eccentrics anticipates the zany world of Dickens. Experimental and sharp-elbowed, all three probe new areas of invention and push out beyond what we expect to find in a novel by Jane Austen. This edition collects together all Austen's unpublished adult fiction, poetry, and related writings, written in her late teens, in her late twenties, and in the year she died, aged forty-one. They contribute more than a dash of discomfort to our modern image of the romantic novelist and reveal Jane Austen's development as a writer.
Author : Jane Austen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book The Novels of Jane Austen: Lady Susan. The Watsons. Letters written by Jane Austen and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jane Austen
Publisher : Delphi Classics
ISBN 13 : 1786566249
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (865 download)
Download or read book Lady Susan by Jane Austen - Delphi Classics (Illustrated) written by Jane Austen and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2017-07-17 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Lady Susan’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Jane Austen’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Austen includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Lady Susan’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Austen’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
Author : Golgotha Press
Publisher : BookCaps Study Guides
ISBN 13 : 1610424778
Total Pages : 5789 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (14 download)
Download or read book 50 Classic Novellas written by Golgotha Press and published by BookCaps Study Guides. This book was released on 2011 with total page 5789 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthology of 50 classic novellas with an active table of contents to make it easy to quickly find the book you are looking for. Works include: At the Mountains of Madness by H. P. Lovecraft Anthem by Ayn Rand The Aspern Papers by Henry James The Awakening by Leo Nikoleyevich Tolstoy Bartleby, The Scrivener by Herman Melville The Beach of Falesa by Robert Louis Stevenson The Beast in the Jungle by Henry James Benito Cereno by Herman Melville Billy Budd by Herman Melville The Call of the Wild by Jack London A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens The Country of the Pointed Firs by Sarah Orne Jewett The Coxon Fund by Henry James Daisy Miller: A Study in Two Parts by Henry James The Dead by James Joyce The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Nikoleyevich Tolstoy The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath by H. P. Lovecraft Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton Freya of the Seven Isles by Joseph Conrad The Girl with the Golden Eyes by Honore de Balzac Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Lady Susan by Jane Austen How the Two Ivans Quarreled by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol The Lesson of the Master by Henry James The Lifted Veil by George Eliot A Girl of the Streets by Stephen Crane Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg by Mark Twain The Man Who Would Be King by Rudyard Kipling Mathilda by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley May Day by F. Scott Fitzgerald Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka Michael Kohlhaas, Translated by Frances A. King My Life by Anton Chekhov Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morley Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia by Samuel Johnson The Scarlet Plague by Jack London The Shadow Line by Joseph Conrad The Shadow Out of Time by H.P. Lovecraft The Shadow Over Innsmouth by H. P. Lovecraft Siddhartha by Herman Hesse The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson The Trip of Le Horla by Guy de Maupassant The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane The Touchstone by Edith Wharton The Turn of the Screw by Henry James Voodoo Planet by Andrew North War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells The Willows by Algernon Blackwood A Passionate Pilgrim by Henry James DISCLAIMER: There has been concern about the table of contents (or lack thereof) in the ""50 Classic Books"" Series. Golgotha Press has addressed this problem and readers who download the books as of November 2011 can access a functional table of contents by going to the front of the book and paging forward two pages. Because of the size of this book, the ""active"" feature in the conversion is removed. We are trying resolve this problem, but until then, please follow the steps above. If you still experience the problem, please contact us so we can investigate exactly what is happening. Please note, however, that the table of contents does not become active until you purchase the book--preview mode does not currently support active TOC's. We apologize for any confusion or frustration this has caused.
Author : Charlotte Brontë
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 4463 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book Austen and Brontës: Complete Novels of Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë & Anne Brontë written by Charlotte Brontë and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-27 with total page 4463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Austen and Brontës: Complete Novels of Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë & Anne Brontë is a monumental anthology that unites the full literary oeuvres of four of the most important and influential authors in English literature. This collection traverses the diverse landscapes of 19th-century British life, weaving together themes of love, independence, social status, and the clash between personal desires and societal expectations. The anthology is unique in its amalgamation of Austen's keen wit and social commentary with the passionate intensity and psychological depth of the Brontë sisters, offering readers a rich variety of styles and perspectives. Long celebrated standouts include 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Jane Eyre', among others, representing the pinnacle of the era's literary achievements. The contributing authors, though contemporaneous, represent divergent experiences, backgrounds, and worldviews within the same historical period. Their works collectively reflect the nuanced evolution of the novel as a form and offer critical insights into the changing roles of women, both within the literary world and in society at large. The Brontës' raw emotional power and gothic elements contrast with Austen's brilliant satire of Georgian society, yet each author's work is a testament to the enduring power of narrative to challenge and reflect the complexities of human nature. This anthology is an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in 19th-century English literature. By juxtaposing the works of Austen and the Brontë sisters, it provides a unique opportunity to engage with the era's preeminent voices in a comprehensive dialogue. Readers will not only gain a deeper appreciation for the individual talents of each author but will also witness the collective evolution of the novel as a reflective and transformative medium. This collection is a treasure trove of literary mastery, inviting readers to explore the depths of human emotion, societal constraints, and the timeless pursuit of personal fulfillment.
Author : JANE AUSTEN
Publisher : PURE SNOW PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book LADY SUSAN written by JANE AUSTEN and published by PURE SNOW PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2023-02-09 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LADY SUSAN, WRITTEN BY JANE AUSTEN Lady Susan is a collection of letters between the main characters. This novel is believed to have been written in 1794, but was not published until 1871 – more than 50 years after the author’s death. Lady Susan Vernon, a beautiful and charming recent widow, visits her brother- and sister-in-law, Charles and Catherine Vernon, with little advance notice. Catherine is far from pleased. Among Lady Susan's conquests is the married Mr. Manwaring. Catherine’s brother Reginald arrives a week later, and despite Catherine's strong warnings about Lady Susan's character, soon falls under her spell. Lady Susan toys with the younger man's affections for her own amusement and later because she perceives it makes her sister-in-law uneasy, but Lady Susan considers him to be greatly inferior to Manwaring. KEY FEATURES OF THIS BOOK · This is an unabridged reprint of the original manuscript · Available in multiple formats: eBook, original paperback, large print paperback, hardcover and audiobook · Properly formatted for aesthetics and ease of reading. · Custom Table of Contents and Design elements for each chapter · The Copyright page has been placed at the end of the book, as to not impede the content and flow of the book. ABOUT THE BOOK: Original publication: 1871 7TH Book of the Jane Austen Collection Chapters: 41 Words: 23,000 This book is great for schools, teachers and students or for the casual reader, and makes a wonderful addition to any classic literary library ABOUT US: At Pure Snow Publishing we have been publishing classic books since 2014. With 200+ book titles, and more than 34,000 books sold, we specialize in publishing classic books. We take the time and care necessary to format your book properly to make it the best possible reading experience. Enjoy!
Author : Charlotte Brontë
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 4460 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book The Complete Novels of Jane Austen & Brontë Sisters written by Charlotte Brontë and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-17 with total page 4460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully edited ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Jane Austen: Sense and Sensibility Pride and Prejudice Mansfield Park Emma Northanger Abby Persuasion Lady Susan The Watsons Sanditon Charlotte Brontë: Jane Eyre Shirley Villette The Professor Emma Emily Brontë: Wuthering Heights Anne Brontë: Agnes Grey The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
Author : Bharat Tandon
Publisher : Anthem Press
ISBN 13 : 184331102X
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (433 download)
Download or read book Jane Austen and the Morality of Conversation written by Bharat Tandon and published by Anthem Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ingeniously innovative analysis of Jane Austen's work, a highly respected and engaging critical study.
Author : Whit Stillman
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 0316294136
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (162 download)
Download or read book Love & Friendship written by Whit Stillman and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sharp comedy of manners, and a fiendishly funny treat for Jane Austen and Whit Stillman fans alike. Impossibly beautiful, disarmingly witty, and completely self-absorbed: Meet Lady Susan Vernon, both the heart and the thorn of Love & Friendship. Recently widowed with a daughter who's coming of age as quickly as their funds are dwindling, Lady Susan makes it her mission to find them wealthy husbands -- and fast. But when her attempts to secure their futures result only in the wrath of a prominent conquest's wife and the title of 'most accomplished coquette in England', Lady Susan must rethink her strategy. Unannounced, she arrives at her brother-in-law's country estate. Here she intends to take refuge -- in no less than luxury, of course -- from the colorful rumors trailing her, while finding another avenue to 'I do'. Before the scandalizing gossip can run its course, though, romantic triangles ensue.
Author : Jane Austen
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141907908
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (419 download)
Download or read book Lady Susan, the Watsons, Sanditon written by Jane Austen and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2003-07-31 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collecting three lesser-known works by one of the nineteenth century's greatest authors, Jane Austen's Lady Susan, The Watsons and Sanditon is edited with an introduction by Margaret Drabble in Penguin Classics. These three short works show Austen experimenting with a variety of different literary styles, from melodrama to satire, and exploring a range of social classes and settings. The early epistolary novel Lady Susan depicts an unscrupulous coquette, toying with the affections of several men. In contrast, The Watsons is a delightful fragment, whose spirited heroine Emma Watson finds her marriage opportunities limited by poverty and pride. Written in the last months of Austen's life, the uncompleted novel Sanditon, set in a newly established seaside resort, offers a glorious cast of hypochondriacs and speculators, and shows an author contemplating a the great social upheavals of the Industrial Revolution with a mixture of scepticism and amusement. Margaret Drabble's introduction examines these three works in the context of Jane Austen's major novels and her life, and discusses the social background of her fiction. This edition features a new chronology. Jane Austen (1775-1817) was extremely modest about her own genius but has become one of English literature's most famous women writers. Austen began writing at a young age, embarking on what is possibly her best-known work, Pride and Prejudice, at the age of 22. She was also the author of Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion, Northanger Abbey and Mansfield Park. If you enjoyed Lady Susan, The Watsons and Sanditon, you may like Charlotte Brontë's Tales of Angria, also available in Penguin Classics. 'In [Sanditon] she exploits her greatest gifts, her management of dialogue and her skill with monologue. The book feels open and modern ... as vigorous and inventive as her earlier work' Carol Shields
Author : Jane Austen
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1916 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book The Complete Novels of Jane Austen written by Jane Austen and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-29 with total page 1916 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Novels of Jane Austen offers a comprehensive collection of timeless classics filled with insightful social commentary, satirical wit, and memorable characters. Jane Austen's iconic literary style is characterized by her sharp observations of Georgian society, intricate plots, and engaging dialogues, making her novels a must-read for any lover of classic literature. Through her works, Austen provides a window into the manners, morals, and social norms of 18th-century England, addressing themes of love, marriage, class, and women's rights with both humor and depth. Jane Austen, known for her keen insight into human nature and social relationships, drew inspiration from her own experiences and observations of the society she lived in. Her unique perspective as a woman in a male-dominated world allowed her to develop strong, independent heroines who challenged societal expectations and norms. I highly recommend The Complete Novels of Jane Austen to readers looking for a captivating exploration of Georgian society and timeless tales of love, self-discovery, and social commentary. Austen's works continue to resonate with audiences today, making this collection a valuable addition to any bookshelf.
