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We now live longer today than at any time in history. In the UK, more people are aged over sixty-five than under sixteen and by 2050, over a third of the developed world will be over sixty. How should we deal with this phenomenon? What are the scientific reasons for ageing? And can—or should—we prevent it?

Lewis Wolpert, distinguished biologist and octogenarian, explores the scientific background and the implications of our ageing population. In this engaging investigation, he tackles every aspect of the subject from ageism to euthanasia to anti-ageing cream and, through it all, tries to better understand his own ageing. Witty, frank and often inspiring, Lewis Wolpert is the perfect guide to ‘looking very well’.

In 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 .

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

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. 

Vincitore del premio HOMer in 1991.

Nominato per il premio Hugo per miglior racconto breve in 1992.

Ecco un altro premio Nebula, stavolta di Connie Willis, una delle scrittrici più dotate e apprezzate dell’ultima generazione. Con la sua consueta grazia e dolcezza, la Willis tocca qui un tema tra i più abusati come quello del dopobomba per darcene una vista nuova e originale da un’angolazione mai considerata finora.

Undercover DEA agent Caleb Black is home for the holidays – possibly to bust his own father. But maybe Caleb's con-man dad isn't the one running drugs through the small town of Black Oak. Maybe it's the green-eyed goddess who runs the New Age shop and has Caleb under her sultry spell.

Pandora Easton saved the family store with two words: sex sells. And her delectable aphrodisiacs really work, as she's proven with notorious bad boy Caleb again and again and again.

Little does she guess that, in the end, her most potent potion will be the truth…

The Bridesmaid's Proposal by Rebecca Winters

On the exciting set of America's favorite TV soap, it is Reese Bringhurst's last day. She has to act out one last scene with the costar she's fallen in love with. But it's a leap year and love is in the air! Will Reese decide she's going to risk all and propose?

The Billionaire's Blind Date by Jessica Hart

Single mom Nell is struggling to meet new men, so her friends have decided to give her a helping hand. They've lined up a blind date for Nell and it is none other than the man she should have married all those years ago. Now, he's got one day to persuade her to be his!

An omnibus of novels

Adopted Baby, Convenient Wife by Rebecca Winters

Catherine Arnold will do anything to keep precious baby Bonnie in her life – even marry the little girl's gorgeous, rugged uncle, Cole Farraday. As their union grows near Catherine is almost breathless with nerves.and secret excitement!

Playboy's Surprise Son by Lucy Gordon

Five years ago, racing star Jared held Kaye in his arms, only to leave after discovering how innocent she was. But their one night had lasting consequences… Now an older, wiser Jared will discover that the child he longs for exists, and the mother is the one woman he's never forgotten!

Ella quería casarse… él necesitaba hacerlo

Piper Duchess se sentía como si el mundo entero se hubiera olvidado de ella. Sus dos hermanas estaban felizmente casadas con dos hombres maravillosos, mientras que Piper vivía en Nueva York con la sensación de que su vida era todo trabajo y nada de placer. Tenía que hacer algo, así que decidió que si no podía vencerlos… ¡debía unirse a ellos!

Sabía con quién quería casarse, el aristócrata Nic de Pastrana, que por cierto parecía necesitar su ayuda… De hecho, el futuro de su familia dependía de ello.

El doctor Raúl Cárdenas fue el primero en descubrir las consecuencias de la noche de pasión que había compartido con Heather Sanders. Al examinarla después de un accidente se dio cuenta de que se había quedado embarazada.

Raúl no tenía la menor duda de que él era el padre y estaba dispuesto a reclamar sus derechos… eso significaba que tenía dos noticias que dar a Heather: que estaba embarazada y ¡que estaba a punto de convertirse en su esposa!

An omnibus of novels

The Prince's Choice by Rebecca Winters

Raoul D'Arillac has, as the heir to the throne, been betrothed to a stranger since he was born. But as his arranged wedding approaches, he realizes he's fallen for another woman. Yet schoolteacher Lee Gresham doesn't have a drop of royal blood…

The King's Bride by Lucy Gordon

A life of duty and protocol had made King Daniel of Voltavia seem aloof. But after one kiss, Lizzie Booth could sense that underneath his cool exterior lay a passionate man. A man who was falling in love with Lizzie despite his best intentions…