A facsimile first edition hardback of the Miss Marple books published to mark the 75th anniversary of her first appearance & to celebrate her new-found success on television. When The Murder at the Vicarage was published in October 1930 little did the literary world realise that Agatha Christie already famous for her early Poirot titles was introducing a character who would become the best-loved female sleuth of all time. The 14 Marple books would appear at intervals over the next 49 years with Miss Marples Final Cases published in 1979 three years after Agathas death. To mark the 75th anniversary of Miss Marples first appearance & to celebrate her renewed fortunes as a primetime television star this collection of facsimile first editions will be the perfect way to enjoy these books in their original form -- 12 novels & two short story collections. Reproducing the original typesetting & formats from the first editions from the Christie familys own archive copies these books sport the original covers which have been painstakingly restored from the best available copies reflecting five decades of iconic cover design. ...

In the dilapidated surroundings of the Savoy hospital a delegation from the Netherlands has gathered for a final attempt to secure peace between the two nations. Thomas Chaloner active in Holland during Cromwell's time knows many of the delegates including the sister of his late wife. Then the body of his former brother-in-law is found in the Thames. Chaloner discovers that the dead man has left enigmatic clues to a motivation for his murder. Was he involved in a plot to steal the crown jewels or did he fall foul of one of the many people in London who are determined that the peace talks will fail? ...

A fascinating highly illustrated guide to the secret language of body gestures & postures that reveals what we really think & mean. If you cross your legs are you relaxed or tense? What does it mean if you stroke your chin? Do you know the meaning behind a friend lowering their eyebrows? Would you know how to greet an inhabitant of Greenland? How would you subliminally show ownership of your br&-new car or house? All these questions & many more are answered in Collins Gem Body Language. Now fully illustrated with colour photographs of hundreds of gestures postures & 'attitudes this is the handiest visual analysis of body gestures & everyday scenarios available. ...

We live in an image-conscious society where looking the best tends to win over being the best. Human beings judge each other subconsciously in less than three seconds based on body language alone. Filled with fascinating psychological insights plus a whole raft of down-to-earth quick-fix tips The Body Language Bible takes the reader through the minefield of self-marketing & image: how to read it & how to project it. In her inimitable straightforward style Judi unravels the secrets to interpreting our movements & what we are really saying with our body language whether consciously or not. She teaches you what we mean with our movements how to interpret them & then shows you how to get what you want whether you're doing business making friends or falling in love. The Body Language Bible is an intriguing read providing a unique mix of body language & communication psychology (voice & the impact of words). ...

Say what you mean without opening your mouth Actions really do speak louder than words but you've got to be able to understand them. That's where Body Language For Dummies Second Edition comes in handy. If you find yourself puzzled by other people or want to improve the impression you give having an insight into body language is key & this book will teach you to comprehend what people really mean even if they say nothing at all & how you can use your body & your expressions to make a positive impact. Image & presentation are crucial to successful communication & realising what kind of impression you give & understanding how others judge you when you meet them is an essential skill for getting where you want to go both personally & professionally. Body Language For Dummies Second Edition Explores why we give the signals we do How to read the most common expressions Shows how you can use body language to transform your personal & professional relationships Perfect for anyone looking for the inside edge in understanding their own & other people's actions this book is ideal for those who want to ensure their communications are positive in every way people in relationships those looking for a relationship & trying to interpret the signals" of the opposite sex & countless other readers." ...

Learn the body language that will boost your confidence when it comes to relationships: Understanding the opposite sex " The art of flirtation & courtship signals " The importance of eye contact " Does body language mean the same thing for him & for her? From first impressions to long-term relationships BODY LANGUAGE OF LOVE will help you to identify & correct the body language which could be letting you down." ...

Many everyday discomforts & tensions arise from the fact that we are alianated from our bodies. With the help of BODY MIND BALANCING readers will learn to talk to & reconnect with their bodies. After just a short time readers will begin to appreciate how much the body has been working for them & supporting them & from this new perspective one can find new ways to work with the body & create a more harmonious balance of body & mind. The guided meditation & relaxation process reminding yourself of the forgotten language of talking to your mind & body" is a CD that accompanies the text. Developed by Osho this meditative therapy guides the listener in reconnecting with his or her body." ...

A reclusive writer is dead. & her final manuscript has disappeared.. . Someone is stalking Beryl Madison. Someone who spies on her & makes threatening obscene phone-calls. Terrified Beryl flees to Key West
- but eventually she must return to her Richmond home. The very night she arrives Beryl inexplicably invites her killer in.. . Thus begins for Dr Kay Scarpetta the investigation of a crime that is as convoluted as it is bizarre. Why would Beryl open the door to someone who brutally slashed & then nearly decapitated her? Did she know her killer? Adding to the intrigue is Beryl's enigmatic relationship with a prize-winning author & the disappearance of her own manuscript. As Scarpetta retraces Beryl's footsteps an investigation that begins in the laboratory with microscopes & lasers leads her deep into a nightmare that soon becomes her own. For more about Patricia Cornwell & her books visit her website at www.patricia-cornwell.com
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THE ULTIMATE FALL FROM GRACE... Resurrected by his immortal brothers Lokan Krayl is still trapped in purgatory. He has no way to contact his family. He has no answers. In order to find the truth about his death & who killed him he must escape his prison. & theres only one way out: through the twelve gates of Osiris. But Lokan has help. Bryn Carr the woman who dumped him once before is his beautiful yet unwanted guide. Shes been sent by his brothers to aid him. Shes his last hope. Lokan must place his fate
- & that of the mortal & immortal worlds
- in the hands of the one woman he can never trust. Otherkin: Torn between loyalty & desire...

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When he walked into the Humbolt County Sheriffs Office in Northern California with a womans severed breast in his pocket 36-year-old Wayne Adam Ford wasnt even a suspect. But before it was all over he would be convicted of the grisly torture & murder of four women two of whom he dismembered. If Ford hadnt confessed hed probably still be out there today. But he did confess
- because he knew hed kill again. Based on previously sealed testimony & interviews with the key players in the case Body Parts" is a frighteningly intimate look into a twisted man overcome by the horror of what he had done & powerless to resist his increasingly perverse sexual appetites. Fords statement was only the beginning as the trial became a maze of legal one-upmanship & inadmissible evidence. Now with unprecedented access Caitlin Rother at last reveals the full picture of what drove a damaged man to his unspeakable crimes."
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