René ( born again or reborn in French) is a common first name in both French-speaking and Spanish-speaking countries. It derives from the Latin name Renatus.
The Bombardment Aircraft Rocket, also known as BOAR, the Bureau of Ordnance Aircraft Rocket, and officially as the 30.5-Inch Rocket, Mark 1, Mod 0, was an unguided air-to-surface rocket developed by the United States Navy's Naval Ordnance Test Station during the 1950s. Intended to provide a standoff nuclear capability for carrier-based aircraft, the rocket entered operational service in 1956, remaining in service until 1963.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn 1945, Elsie Schmidt is a naive teenager, as eager for her first sip of champagne as she is for her first kiss. She and her family have been protected from the worst of the terror and desperation overtaking her country by a high-..
Robert Harris returns to the thrilling historical fiction he has so brilliantly made his own. This is the story of the infamous Dreyfus affair told as a chillingly dark, hard-edged novel of conspiracy and espionage. Paris in 1895. Alfred Dreyfus, a young J..
There Will Be Blood wins a 2008 Golden Globes Award. Read about it here.There Will Be Blood wins two 2008 Academy Awards. Read about it here.Penguin Books is proud to now be the sole publisher of Oil!, the classic 1927 novel by Upton Sinclair. After writin..
***No life is perfect. Everyone has secrets.For millions of Londoners, the morning of 17 December is just like any other. But not for Sam Wren. An hour after leaving home, he gets onto a tube train - and never gets off again. No eyewitnesses. No trace of h..
The most celebrated graphic novel of all time that broke the conventional mold continues to break new ground. Watchmen co-creator and illustrator Dave Gibbons oversees this digital version of the graphic novel that adds limited motion, voice and sound to t..
The obsessed artist who dominates this book, Charles Strickland (based on the notorious Paul Gauguin), walks away from his cushy middle-class existence in England to pursue his dream to paint, amid frightful poverty, in France. Strickland is an unforgettab..
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The highly original satire about Oedipa Maas, a woman who finds herself enmeshed in a worldwide conspiracy, meets some extremely interesting characters, and attains a not inconsiderable amount of self knowledge.
Schor traces the development of Ralph Ellison's fiction from the earliest experiments to the major accomplishment of his novel Invisible Man, the mature prose of the Hickman stories and other published portions of his novel-in-progress. The study considers..
Chromebook's cloud based Chrome OS and built in virus protection refresh on reboot. No updates to track, no discs to insert, and backups are automatic, too. Unlike other computers, Chromebooks get better with age. Plus, Chrome OS's intuitive interface make..
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Designed to keep your business running while you're on the move, this streamlined notebook boasts corporate level manageability and convenient handling. An eco friendly design and energy conserving features help save cost, as well as the environment. p ..
Designed to keep your business running while you're on the move, this streamlined notebook boasts corporate level manageability and convenient handling. An eco friendly design and energy conserving features help save cost, as well as the environment. p ..
Chromebook's cloud based Chrome OS and built in virus protection refresh on reboot. No updates to track, no discs to insert, and backups are automatic, too. Unlike other computers, Chromebooks get better with age. Plus, Chrome OS's intuitive interface make..
Software preloaded on your NOOK includes NOOK Catalogs, NOOK Scrapbook and NOOK Video Store. Featured on the NOOK is an HDMI port, touchscreen with 1440 x 900 resolution, and built in 802.11b g n Wi Fi. The 8GB on board storage memory can be expanded via t..
Material: Polyester Specification: Form fitting soft quilted sleeve will accommodate 7 to 10 inch mini laptops, netbooks, iPad, eReaders, and tablets Features: Two outside compartments to hold extra items, as well as designer zipper pulls. Height: 12 Width..
Facing insurmountable odds, their valor and sacrifice inspire all of Greece to unite against their Persian enemy, drawing a line in the sand for democracy. The film brings Miller?s acclaimed graphic novel to life by combining live action with virtual backg..
Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe Synopsis: In 1983, Francis Ford Coppola's film of S.E. Hinton's novel struck a powerful chord with audiences, capturing the intense feelings of being caught between childhood and adulthood..
The great wizard Galdryn of the Meadows has been slain be a deadly conspiracy within the Circle of Mages. His chief ally Lord Davenmor now struggles to save his kingdom from the dark forces of the conspiracy and the onslaught of Lord Barrowgrim&rsquo..
Henry Cavill (?Man of Steel?) stars as Napoleon Solo opposite Armie Hammer (?The Social Network?) as Illya Kuryakin in director Guy Ritchie?s action adventure ?The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,? a fresh take on the hugely popular 1960s television series. Set again..
Henry Cavill (?Man of Steel?) stars as Napoleon Solo opposite Armie Hammer (?The Social Network?) as Illya Kuryakin in director Guy Ritchie?s action adventure ?The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,? a fresh take on the hugely popular 1960s television series. Set again..
For the first time in Japanese cinematic history an American Academy Award is coming to life. Released worldwide in 1992 Unforgiven starring and directed by Clint Eastwood was hailed by critics as a cinematic masterpiece. It was nominated for nine Osca..
Though this thriller is the fourth collaboration between Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe--following on from GLADIATOR A GOOD YEAR and AMERICAN GANGSTER--it marks the veteran director's first pairing with Leonardo DiCaprio. In this adaptation of a novel by ..
The game of conquest is underway. Anything goes when a predatory wealthy widow challenges a notorious rake to seduce a beautiful young newlywed. But this time a cardinal rule will be broken: two players will fall in love - with tragic results. This accla..
Benvenuto Cellini (; 3 November 1500 – 13 February 1571) was an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, draftsman, soldier and musician, who also wrote a famous autobiography. He was one of the most important artists of Mannerism.
The Bombardment Aircraft Rocket, also known as BOAR, the Bureau of Ordnance Aircraft Rocket, and officially as the 30.5-Inch Rocket, Mark 1, Mod 0, was an unguided air-to-surface rocket developed by the United States Navy's Naval Ordnance Test Station
