Download or read book Florian s Gate written by T. Davis Bunn and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A family epic blending mystery and romance set in the luxurious trappings of London and the turbulent economies of Eastern Europe.

Download or read book Winter Palace Priceless Collection Book 3 written by T. Davis Bunn and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 1993-05-01 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The struggle--for power, wealth, and souls--in the crumbling Soviet Empire Passing through Florian's Gate...having discovered the Amber Room...T. Davis Bunn now takes his readers to the Winter Palace! Jeffrey Sinclair is on top of the world. He is growing in professional success in the antiques trade, in his spiritual quest for a better understanding of God, and in his love for the beautiful Katya. But his world is suddenly shaken when his mentor Alexander falls ill, leaving Jeffrey to take on new responsibilities. What begins as an enjoyable honeymoon visit to Monte Carlo, ends with a mysterious assignment to reclaim a deposed Russian nobleman's winter palace. Thrust into the turbulence of modern-day St. Petersburg, Jeffrey's search constantly links him to the riches of its tsarist history. Here he confronts the dangerous collusion that has emerged between former Communist Party members, KGB agents, and self-styled "Mafia" gangs of criminals and black-marketers. But most striking to him is the material and spiritual hunger which gnaws at the people. Who will meet this incredible need? And is it just the estate Count Markov seeks to recover, or is there something more?

Download or read book The Priceless Collection written by Davis Bunn and published by Priceless Collection. This book was released on 2015-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a one-book edition of the Priceless Collection: Florian's Gate, The Amber Room, and Winter Palace. Florian's Gate is a family epic blending mystery and romance set in the luxurious trappings of contemporary London and the turbulent economies of Eastern Europe. In The Amber Room Jeffrey Sinclair has made deep contacts into former Eastern Bloc nations, and he and Katya are pulled into a trail of dangerous intrigue and cover-ups as they search for the truth. In Winter Palace a seemingly straightforward assignment--to reclaim the winter palace of a Russian nobleman whose family lost everything during the 1917 Russian Revolution--turns into something much more sinister.

Download or read book Priceless written by William Poundstone and published by Hill and Wang. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prada stores carry a few obscenely expensive items in order to boost sales for everything else (which look like bargains in comparison). People used to download music for free, then Steve Jobs convinced them to pay. How? By charging 99 cents. That price has a hypnotic effect: the profit margin of the 99 Cents Only store is twice that of Wal-Mart. Why do text messages cost money, while e-mails are free? Why do jars of peanut butter keep getting smaller in order to keep the price the "same"? The answer is simple: prices are a collective hallucination. In Priceless, the bestselling author William Poundstone reveals the hidden psychology of value. In psychological experiments, people are unable to estimate "fair" prices accurately and are strongly influenced by the unconscious, irrational, and politically incorrect. It hasn't taken long for marketers to apply these findings. "Price consultants" advise retailers on how to convince consumers to pay more for less, and negotiation coaches offer similar advice for businesspeople cutting deals. The new psychology of price dictates the design of price tags, menus, rebates, "sale" ads, cell phone plans, supermarket aisles, real estate offers, wage packages, tort demands, and corporate buyouts. Prices are the most pervasive hidden persuaders of all. Rooted in the emerging field of behavioral decision theory, Priceless should prove indispensable to anyone who negotiates.

Download or read book Priceless written by Robert K. Wittman and published by Crown. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wall Street Journal called him “a living legend.” The London Times dubbed him “the most famous art detective in the world.” In Priceless, Robert K. Wittman, the founder of the FBI’s Art Crime Team, pulls back the curtain on his remarkable career for the first time, offering a real-life international thriller to rival The Thomas Crown Affair. Rising from humble roots as the son of an antique dealer, Wittman built a twenty-year career that was nothing short of extraordinary. He went undercover, usually unarmed, to catch art thieves, scammers, and black market traders in Paris and Philadelphia, Rio and Santa Fe, Miami and Madrid. In this page-turning memoir, Wittman fascinates with the stories behind his recoveries of priceless art and antiquities: The golden armor of an ancient Peruvian warrior king. The Rodin sculpture that inspired the Impressionist movement. The headdress Geronimo wore at his final Pow-Wow. The rare Civil War battle flag carried into battle by one of the nation’s first African-American regiments. The breadth of Wittman’s exploits is unmatched: He traveled the world to rescue paintings by Rockwell and Rembrandt, Pissarro, Monet and Picasso, often working undercover overseas at the whim of foreign governments. Closer to home, he recovered an original copy of the Bill of Rights and cracked the scam that rocked the PBS series Antiques Roadshow. By the FBI’s accounting, Wittman saved hundreds of millions of dollars worth of art and antiquities. He says the statistic isn’t important. After all, who’s to say what is worth more --a Rembrandt self-portrait or an American flag carried into battle? They're both priceless. The art thieves and scammers Wittman caught run the gamut from rich to poor, smart to foolish, organized criminals to desperate loners. The smuggler who brought him a looted 6th-century treasure turned out to be a high-ranking diplomat. The appraiser who stole countless heirlooms from war heroes’ descendants was a slick, aristocratic con man. The museum janitor who made off with locks of George Washington's hair just wanted to make a few extra bucks, figuring no one would miss what he’d filched. In his final case, Wittman called on every bit of knowledge and experience in his arsenal to take on his greatest challenge: working undercover to track the vicious criminals behind what might be the most audacious art theft of all.

Download or read book The Amber Room Priceless Collection Book 2 written by T. Davis Bunn and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 1992-09-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Florian's Gate, T. Davis Bunn introduced his growing readership to the fascinating world of European art and antiques. During months of research, he discovered and pursued the legend of The Amber Room, an ensemble of precious 18th century wall panels that graced a tsarist palace in St. Petersburg. Stolen by Nazi invaders, it was carried off to a castle in East Prussia. Dubbed the "eighth wonder of the world," the treasure was last seen in 1945 during the chaotic scramble of men and borders during the end of the war. Was it destroyed by fire as officials claim, or was it mysteriously hidden away? "Unearthing the mystery" has led T. Davis Bunn to a maze of tunnels under a former Nazi headquarters in Weimar and to concrete SS bunkers in the hills of Jonastal. Reaching back to the ravages of the war, the lessons of faith and forgiveness discovered in Florian's Gate continue in this momentous sequel. Alexander Kantor and his assistant Jeffrey join a trail of intrigue and cover-ups that surround the Amber Room, and it pulls them into a web of deception. A metaphor for spiritual growth, the search for these treasures helps Alexander discover the paradox that greatness in God's eyes is expressed through humility. Jeffrey learns to apply the same zeal with which he hunts for artwork to his quest for the knowledge of God. Together they find a new understanding of human nature and divine love.

Download or read book The Priceless Gift written by Woodrow Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The 10 Book of Priceless Wisdom written by Cory Brodnax and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-19 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Vanished Collection written by Pauline Baer de Perignon and published by New Vessel Press. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Engrossing ... The book reads like a detective story."―The Washington Post It all started with a list of paintings. There, scribbled by a cousin she hadn't seen for years, were the names of the masters whose works once belonged to her great-grandfather, Jules Strauss: Renoir, Monet, Degas, Tiepolo, and more. Pauline Baer de Perignon knew little to nothing about Strauss, or about his vanished, precious art collection. But the list drove her on a frenzied trail of research in the archives of the Louvre and the Dresden museums, through Gestapo records, and to consult with Nobel laureate Patrick Modiano. What happened in 1942? And what became of the collection after Nazis seized her great-grandparents’ elegant Parisian apartment? The quest takes Pauline Baer de Perignon from the Occupation of France to the present day as she breaks the silence around the wrenching experiences her family never fully transmitted, and asks what art itself is capable of conveying over time.

Download or read book Priceless Gifts written by Martha Hamilton and published by august house. This book was released on 2007 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a retelling of a traditional Italian tale in which a kindly Genoese merchant, richly rewarded for solving an irritating problem for the king of the Spice Islands, causes a greedy rival to try and gain a fortune in the same way.

Download or read book Priceless written by Nicole Richie and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2010 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wonderfully entertaining riches-to-rags story with the glitz of a celebrity mag exposé, mixed with an old-fashioned tale of comeuppance and self discovery.

Download or read book You Are Priceless written by Sarah Malanowski and published by Priceless Journey. This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A custom designed book for women who want to experience freedom in Christ and embrace how priceless they are to the King of Kings. The Gospel is crystal clear and will invite every woman who reads it to embrace the love of God through His Son Jesus. Twenty-three authentic women share how God brought beauty from the ashes of their lives!

Download or read book Priceless Wisdom written by David Dayan and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2016-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled by author David Dayan, Priceless Wisdom is a collection of inspirations for a better life. Accompanied by original illustrations and excerpts from David's own life experiences, these powerful and thought provoking ideas are his way of ensuring essential lessons survive for future generations to share. Priceless Wisdom serves as a reminder to readers of all ages that "happiness is not getting what you want, but wanting what you have."

Download or read book Priceless written by Diana LaSalle and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Too Much Horror Business written by Kirk Hammett and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kirk Hammett, the lead guitarist for Metallica, is the curator of one of the world's finest collections of monster-movie memorabilia. Kirk unveils his near-mythical treasure trove of rare posters, props, costumes, and toys from the early silent classics to more modern fare. From Bela Lugosi's annotated Dracula script to the creepy Donnie Darko bunny suit to cool model kits from the 1960s. Alongside scores of original photographs Kirk offers up thoughts about his appreciation for all things scary and fantastic, shedding light on not only the collection of a lifetime, but the man himself

Download or read book Forever Box Set Books 1 8 written by Mona Ingram and published by Mona Ingram. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 1045 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Forever Series 8-Book Box Set – sweet stand-alone romances set in and around Victoria, British Columbia. The women in these stories have experienced the pain of heartbreak, and with the love and support of their friends, find the strength to love again. Contained within the collection are eight heartwarming, stand-alone stories: Forever Changed Breast cancer forces Ariana to take a fresh look at her life. She’s married, owns a successful business and is desperately unhappy. Can tattoo artist Blaine Bennett reignite the joy in her life as he shows her what it is to live… and love? This Time Forever You quit your job over principal? Nobody does that anymore But Lexie doesn’t play by other people’s rules and when she agrees to work at a small diner in a remote location on Vancouver Island, owner Jesse Cooper can’t believe his good fortune. But Jesse has secrets. Will Lexie bolt a second time when she discovers who he really is or can Jesse convince her he wants her for more than her cooking skills? Now and Forever On the worst day of Jenna’s life a small ray of sunshine creeps into her car – and her heart. She has her own problems but a heartbroken father and a runaway boy need her… at least for the summer. Leaving will be the hardest thing she’s ever done. Forever My Love When her show jumping career is shattered along with her hip, Mackenzie becomes lost and bitter. Veterinarian Joel Springer has had disappointments of his own – particularly with ‘little rich girls’. Can Joel convince her to focus on a new career, and will she forgive him when she finds out he isn’t quite who he pretends to be? Forever Christmas Devon Ballard only wants someone to decorate his home for Christmas. He’s not interested in the small, feisty woman with the delightful sprinkling of freckles across her nose… is he? Against her better judgment Tori soon falls for the handsome lawyer. That is, until the shocking revelations that send her reeling… and running from him as fast as she can. Can love overcome the mistakes of the past? Forever In My Heart Press Secretary to the Premier of British Columbia, Matt Bradford lives a high profile existence. When he learns of a daughter he didn’t know he had, both his job and his heart are in jeopardy. How far will Matt go to earn the love of Brianna – and her mother? More Than Forever Meet Bonnie and Marty - two likable characters who have recently experienced dramatic changes in their lives. Sharing the Mega Jackpot Lottery forces them both to look inward... where they discover that what's truly important can't be bought. Forever and a Day Jodi Fleming seems to have it all. But when Shaun Foster attempts to take their relationship to the next level, she shuts down. What lingering secret makes Jodi think she’s unworthy of love? A fierce advocate for her friends and customers, will she have the strength to face her own past?

Download or read book Penelope s Progress Complete Collection written by Kate Douglas Wiggin and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Penelope Hamilton is a young American lady, who travels abroad to Europe with two of her friends, Francesca and Salemina. Salemina is a classy woman, sophisticated and open to world, while Francesca is inflexibly, almost aggressively American. Together these ladies discover the British Isles, experiencing differences of England, Scotland and Ireland, and going through few adventures of their own, including romances, affairs and a marriage. For the final adventure, they cross to the main land and find their selves in the hills of Switzerland and in the sunny Venice. Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923) was an American educator and author of children's stories, most notably the classic children's novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878 (the Silver Street Free Kindergarten). With her sister during the 1880s, she also established a training school for kindergarten teachers. Kate Wiggin devoted her adult life to the welfare of children in an era when children were commonly thought of as cheap labor. Table of Contents: Penelope's English Experiences Penelope's Experiences in Scotland Penelope's Irish Experiences Penelope's Postscripts