Murder, Inc., and the Moral Life: Gangsters and Gangbusters in La Guardia`s New York, Whalen Robert Weldon
Автор: Megan Whalen Turner Название: Queen of Attolia ISBN: 0007121741 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780007121748 Издательство: HarperCollins UK Цена: 1319.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть (1 шт.) Описание: Sequel to Newbery Medal winning fantasy novel, The Thief. In a firelit torture chamber, the executioner's sword descends and Gen, The Thief, no longer has his clever right hand. What can a one-handed thief steal? Maybe he can steal peace - and maybe also something for himself...
Автор: Turner Megan Whalen Название: The Thief ISBN: 0062642960 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780062642967 Издательство: HarperCollins USA Рейтинг: Цена: 1253.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Gen flaunts his ingenuity as a thief and relishes the adventure which takes him to a remote temple of the gods where he`ll attempt to steal a precious stone.
Автор: Turner Megan Whalen Название: Thick as Thieves ISBN: 0062568248 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780062568243 Издательство: HarperCollins USA Цена: 1880.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
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Discover the world of the Queen's Thief
Thick as Thieves is the eagerly anticipated new stand-alone novel set in the world of the Queen's Thief. New York Times-bestselling author Megan Whalen Turner's entrancing and award-winning Queen's Thief novels bring to life the world of the epics and feature one of the most charismatic and incorrigible characters of fiction, Eugenides the thief. Megan Whalen Turner's Queen's Thief novels are rich with political machinations and intrigue, battles lost and won, dangerous journeys, divine intervention, power, passion, revenge, and deception. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Marie Lu, Patrick Rothfuss, and George R. R. Martin.
Kamet, a secretary and slave to his Mede master, has the ambition and the means to become one of the most powerful people in the Empire. But with a whispered warning the future he envisioned is wrenched away, and he is forced onto a very different path. Set in the world of the Queen's Thief, this epic adventure sees an ordinary hero take on an extraordinary mission. The Queen's Thief novels have been praised by writers, critics, reviewers, and fans, and have been honored with glowing reviews, "best of" citations, and numerous awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, a Newbery Honor, the Andre Norton Award shortlist, and the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award. Discover and rediscover the stand-alone companion stories The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia, and A Conspiracy of Kings, all epic novels set in the world of the Queen's Thief. Thick as Thieves includes two maps, a map of the world of the Queen's Thief, and a map of Kamet's journey.
"The Queen's Thief books awe and inspire me. They have the feel of a secret, discovered history of real but forgotten lands. The plot-craft is peerless, the revelations stunning, and the characters flawed, cunning, heartbreaking, exceptional. Megan Whalen Turner's books have a permanent spot on my favorites shelf, with space waiting for more books to come."--Laini Taylor, New York Times-bestselling author of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone novels and Strange the Dreamer
"Unforgettable characters, plot twists that will make your head spin, a world rendered in elegant detail--you will fall in love with every page of these stories. Megan Whalen Turner writes vivid, immersive, heartbreaking fantasy that will leave you desperate to return to Attolia again and again."--Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom
"Megan Whalen Turner has constructed a clever world filled with suspense and intrigue and characters that will never be forgotten. Once you dive into the world of the Queen's Thief, prepare to have your life stolen from you until you finish them all." --Joelle Charbonneau, New York Times-bestselling author of the Testing trilogy
Автор: Whalen Karen Название: Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, 7 ed. ISBN: 149638413X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781496384133 Издательство: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Цена: 9786.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
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In 1940 and 1941 a group of ruthless gangsters from Brooklyn’s Brownsville neighborhood became the focus of media frenzy when they—dubbed “Murder Inc.,” by New York World-Telegram reporter Harry Feeney—were tried for murder. It is estimated that collectively they killed hundreds of people during a reign of terror that lasted from 1931 to 1940. As the trial played out to a packed courtroom, shocked spectators gasped at the outrageous revelations made by gang leader Abe “Kid Twist” Reles and his pack of criminal accomplices. News of the trial proliferated throughout the country; at times it received more newspaper coverage than the unabated war being waged overseas. The heinous crimes attributed to Murder, Inc., included not only murder and torture but also auto theft, burglary, assaults, robberies, fencing stolen goods, distribution of illegal drugs, and just about any “illegal activity from which a revenue could be derived.” When the trial finally came to a stunning unresolved conclusion in November 1941, newspapers generated record headlines. Once the trial was over, tales of the Murder, Inc., gang became legendary, spawning countless books and memoirs and providing inspiration for the Hollywood gangster-movie genre. These men were fearsome brutes with an astonishing ability to wield power. People were fascinated by the “gangster” figure, which had become a symbol for moral evil and contempt and whose popularity showed no signs of abating. As both a study in criminal behavior and a cultural fascination that continues to permeate modern society, the reverberations of “Murder, Inc.” are profound, including references in contemporary mass media. The Murder, Inc., story is as much a tale of morality as it is a gangster history, and Murder, Inc., and the Moral Life by Robert Whalen meshes both topics clearly and meticulously, relating the gangster phenomenon to modern moral theory. Each chapter covers an aspect of the Murder, Inc., case and reflects on its ethical elements and consequences. Whalen delves into the background of the criminals involved, their motives, and the violent death that surrounded them; New York City’s immigrant gang culture and its role as “Gangster City”; fiery politicians Fiorello La Guardia and Thomas E. Dewey and the choices they made to clean up the city; and the role of the gangster in popular culture and how it relates to “real life.” Whalen puts a fresh spin on the two topics, providing a vivid narrative with both historical and moral perspective.
Автор: Turner Megan Whalen Название: The Queen of Attolia ISBN: 0062642979 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780062642974 Издательство: HarperCollins USA Рейтинг: Цена: 1253.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Forsaken by the gods and left to his own devices, Eugenides, Royal Thief of Eddis, summons all his wit and wiles in an attempt to conquer the rival Queen of Attolia.
Автор: Whalen Marybeth Название: The Bridge Tender ISBN: 0310338409 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780310338406 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2647.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A surprise gift from her late husband will give a young widow the chance to do the hardest thing in the world . . . move on.
Автор: Whalen Christopher R. Название: Foxhole Father: The Field Guide for Fathers ISBN: 0979352223 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780979352225 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2240.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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