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The vicar of Wakefield: A tale supposd to be written by Himself, with a New Introduction by Padraic Colum

The vicar of Wakefield: A tale supposd to be written by Himself, with a New Introduction by Padraic Colum

by Oliver Goldsmith

Oliver Goldsmith's hugely successful novel of 1766 remained for generations one of the most highly regarded and beloved works of eighteenth-century fiction. It depicts the fall and rise of the Primrose family, presided over by the benevolent vicar, the narrator of a fairy-tale plot of impersonation and deception, the abduction of a beautiful heroine and the machinations of an aristocratic villain. By turns comic... (more)

Bad Boy

by Olivia Goldsmith

Tracie's got a weakness for classic bad boys who seem too good to be true...and usually are. Jon, on the other hand, loves Tracie-and not "just as a friend." But Jon is no bad boy. In fact, he's about as good as they come. But when he convinces a skeptical Tracie to teach him some tricks of the trade, she turns him into a heartbreakingly hot bad boy-and soon it seems half Seattle's women want Jon to... (more)

Young Wives

by Olivia Goldsmith

Meet The Young Wives -- Angela, Michelle, and Jada, thirty-something women who appear to have lives as delicious as dessert... A typical New Yorker, half-Jewish, half-Italian, Angela is a lawyer married to Reid, a handsome old-money WASP. Michelle adores her childhood sweetheart husband, Frank, and the dreamhouse he's provided for her and their two beautiful children. Jada is an African-American working... (more)

Flavor of the Month

by Olivia Goldsmith

The author of the best-selling The First Wives Club offers a satirical look at fame and fashion on the Hollywood scene, dominated by sycophants, gossips, and back-stabbers. Reprint. PW. K.

Insiders

by Olivia Goldsmith

Uptown Girl

by Olivia Goldsmith

The Bestseller

by Olivia Goldsmith

At Davis & Dash, one of New York's most prestigious publishing houses, five new authors will be published--but only one of them will be a bestseller. They have worked long and hard to write their novels of romance and murder, drama and love. But the story behind the stories is even more exciting. And the vicious competition to get the right agent, the perfect editor, and the choice spot on the bestseller list... (more)

Pen Pals

by Olivia Goldsmith

The master of the witty women's novel returns with the story of a Wall Street whiz who naively agrees to take the fall for her boss's SEC violations...and to her surprise, winds up trading in her Armani suit for an orange jumpsuit. But soon, Jennifer's banding together with a group of cellmates to turn things around...both inside and outside the prison walls.

MARRYING MOM: FASHIONABLY LATE.

by Olivia Goldsmith

Wanted! A gentleman of means, neither young nor decrepit.Looks irrelevant. Generous to a fault. Criminal record not a problem. Witty, mature, decisive widow has recently relocated to New York City in order to be very, very close to her grown children (who prefer managing their own lives, thank you very much). Their lifelong gratitude and relief (plus their lovely mother -- as long as you move out of state)... (more)

Dumping Billy (Goldsmith, Olivia)

by Olivia Goldsmith

The bestselling author of The First Wives Club delivers a modern-day battle of the sexes-dished up with scathing wit, hilarity, and plenty of attitude. There's something magical about Billy Nolan. It's not just that the Brooklyn bar owner is wickedly handsome; it's also that any woman he dates and dumps-and he dumps them all-immediately goes on to marry the next person she meets. But Kate Jameson is immune to... (more)

Lawrence C. Goldsmith: A Life in Watercolor

Lawrence C. Goldsmith: A Life in Watercolor

by Lawrence C. Goldsmith

This vivid monograph is the first comprehensive look at a master teacher's watercolours which evoked his love of the natural world, especially in Vermont and Monhegan, Maine.

The Terror Presidency: Law and Judgment Inside the Bush Administration

The Terror Presidency: Law and Judgment Inside the Bush Administration

by Jack L. Goldsmith

A central player's account of the clash between the rule of law and the necessity of defending America. Jack Goldsmith's duty as head of the Office of Legal Counsel was to advise President Bush what he could and could not do...legally. Goldsmith took the job in October 2003 and began to review the work of his predecessors. Their opinions were the legal framework governing the conduct of... (more)

The Secret Blog of Raisin Rodriguez

by Judy Goldschmidt

Twelve-year-old Raisin Rodriguez has been uprooted from her life in California and plopped down in Philadelphia with her mother, sister, stepfather, step-sister Samantha, and Samantha’s cross-dressing poodle Countess. The only way Raisin can survive the painful transition is by recording every detail in a secret blog she keeps for her best friends from home. Raisin shares her latest musings and spills about... (more)

Plots and Characters in the Fiction of Eighteenth-Century English Authors Volume 2Clifford Johnson

Plots and Characters in the Fiction of Eighteenth-Century English Authors Volume 2

by Clifford Johnson

The Amaranth Enchantment

by Julie Berry

A delightful fairytale by a lyrical new voice. When Lucinda Chapdelaine was a small child, her parents left for the royal ball and never returned. Ever since, Lucinda has been stuck in perpetual servitude at her evil aunt’s jewelry store. Then, on the very same day, a mysterious visitor and an even more bizarre piece of jewelry both enter the shop, setting in motion a string of twists and turns that will forever... (more)

The Vicar of WakefieldOliver Goldsmith

The Vicar of Wakefield

by Oliver Goldsmith

The vicar of Wakefield

by Oliver Goldsmith

Oliver Goldsmith's hugely successful novel of 1766 remained for generations one of the most highly regarded and beloved works of eighteenth-century fiction. It depicts the fall and rise of the Primrose family, presided over by the benevolent vicar, the narrator of a fairy-tale plot of impersonation and deception, the abduction of a beautiful heroine and the machinations of an aristocratic villain. By turns comic... (more)

500 Earrings: New Directions in Contemporary Jewelry

500 Earrings: New Directions in Contemporary Jewelry

by Lark

Poring through the beautiful images in this exquisite gallery of earrings is like stepping inside a jewelry store filled with remarkable pieces from the finest contemporary jewelers. Juried by award-winning designer Alan Revere, the earrings range from the classic to the avant-garde, and come from an international array of artists, including Cynthia Eid, Rachelle Thiewes, and Jeff and Susan Wise. Their materials... (more)

The First Wives Club

by Olivia Goldsmith

Don't get mad. Get everything. When their best friend commits suicide over her divorce, Elise, Brenda and Annie decide enough is enough. Each was crucial to her husband's career. But now that the men are successful, they've traded in their wives for newer, blonder models. Over lunch one day they form the First Wives Club. But this is no support group. This is the SAS in Chanel, Painstakingly, inexorably, they plan... (more)

Fashionably Late

by Olivia Goldsmith

All of designer Karen Kahn's dreams seem to be coming true. She's been honored with the fashion industry's most coveted award, her marriage is thriving, and some very impressive money is being dangled in front of her in a proposed buyout. The only thing missing is that which she craves most -- a baby. Then shereceives the heartbreaking news that she will never be able to bear a child. it seems that although she... (more)

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