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Twenty-three illustrated gothic tales from the dark corridors of the imagination of the creative genius behind Batman, Edward Scissorhands and Big Fish. Burton's lovingly lurid illustrations evoke both the sweetness and tragedy of a cast of gruesomely sympathetic children - hopeful, yet hapless beings.

Here is a small fact - You are going to die 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier. Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, is living with a foster family on Himmel Street. Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books. This is her story and the story of the inhabitants of her street when the bombs begin to fall. Some Important Information - This novel is narrated by Death. It's a small story, about: a girl an accordionist some fanatical Germans a Jewish fist fighter and quite a lot of thievery. Another thing you should know - death will visit the book thief three times.

Over one hundred years have passed since Dirk Struan founded Hong Kong’s oldest trading company. But now, the Noble House is in danger. As Hong Kong itself becomes the deadly playground of the CIA, the KGB and the People’s Republic of China, rival tai-pans, seeking revenge for blood feuds over a century old, gather for the kill.

Herod Antipas rules Galilee, Pontius Pilate is the new Roman governor of Judea, and the Roman Empire rules the world. These are turbulent times for Israel, a troubled land of turmoil and insurrection. Now in his thirtieth year, Jesus and his tight-knit family endure a long, dusty winter of disruption and chaos. Whispers of his virgin birth still persist, and while he struggles with the demands of his family and the weight of his great destiny, those around him wait for some sign of the path he will take. But this quiet man of Nazareth is instead called upon to found a ministry which will utterly transform an unsuspecting world …

Rebecca Bloomwood just hit rock bottom. But she's never looked better.... Becky Bloomwood has a fabulous flat in London's trendiest neighborhood, a troupe of glamorous socialite friends, and a closet brimming with the season's must-haves. The only trouble is that she can't actually afford it--not any of it. Her job writing at Successful Savings not only bores her to tears, it doesn't pay much at all. And lately Becky's been chased by dismal letters from Visa and the Endwich Bank--letters with large red sums she can't bear to read--and they're getting ever harder to ignore. She tries cutting back; she even tries making more money. But none of her efforts succeeds. Becky's only consolation is to buy herself something ... just a little something.... Finally a story arises that Becky actua

From the bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada comes a no−holds barred expose of the world of the Manhattan super−rich and super−successful. Bette is 27‚ smart‚ pretty‚ fun − and bored. When she splits up with her long−term boyfriend‚ she decides it′s time for a change. A chance meeting propels her into a new role as a party planner. Running with the cool Manhattan pack‚ Bette can hardly believe her luck. Suddenly‚ the greatest city in the world is her own personal playground and boy‚ the toys are incredible! But quicker than you can say Manolo Blahnik‚ everything starts to fall apart. Bette finds herself the prey of a notorious playboy − and suddenly the lead item of the society gossip columns. Her new boss couldn′t be more thrilled‚ but Bette

The Lady and the Unicorn tapestries are a set of six medieval tapestries. Beautiful‚ intricate and expertly made‚ they are also mysterious in their origin and meaning. Tapestries give an appearance of order and continuity‚ as if designed and made by one person‚ belying the complicated process required to create them. Weavers‚ patrons‚ designers‚ artists‚ merchants and apprentices were involved in their making‚ and behind them were the wives‚ daughters and servants who exercised influences over their men. Like the many strands of wool and silk woven together into one cloth‚ so these people came together in a complex dance to create the whole picture. Jean le Viste‚ a newly wealthy member of the French court‚ commissions the tapestries to hang in his chateau. Ni

If you could wish for one gift this Christmas, what would it be?Everyday Lou Suffern battled with the clock. He always had two places to be at the same time. He always had two things to do at once. When asleep he dreamed. In between dreams, he ran through the events of the day while making plans for the next. When at home with his wife and family, his mind was always someplace else. On his way into work one early winter morning, Lou meets Gabe, a homeless man sitting outside the office building. Intrigued by him and on discovering that he could also be very useful to have around, Lou gets Gabe a job in the post room. But soon Lou begins to regret helping Gabe. His very presence unsettles Lou and how does Gabe appear to be in two places at the same time? As Christmas draws close