Bernie Rhodenbarr has gone legit — almost — as the new owner of a used bookstore in New York’s Greenwich Village. Of course, dusty old tomes don’t always turn a profit, so to make ends meet, Bernie’s forced, on occasion, to indulge in his previous occupation: burglary. Besides which, he likes it. Now a collector is offering Bernie an opportunity to combine his twin passions by ...(展开全部)

It’s not that used bookstore owner and part-time burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr believes the less legal of his two professions is particularly ethical. (It is, however, a rush, and he is very good at it.) He just thinks it’s unfair to face a prison term for his legitimate activities. After appraising the worth of a rich man’s library — conveniently leaving his fingerprints everywher...(展开全部)

在线阅读本书 It's not that used bookstore owner and part-time burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr believes the less legal of his two professions is particularly ethical. (It is, however, a rush, and he is very good at it.) He just thinks it's unfair to face a prison term for his legitimate activities. After appraising the worth of a rich man's library -- conveniently leaving his fingerprints ...(展开全部)

"Norton is clearly a charmer, and Gethers tells his story with contagious affection....Will warm the heart of any confirmed cat-lover." THE WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD Before Peter Gethers met Norton, the publisher, screenwriter, and author was a confirmed cat-hater. Then everything changed. Peter opened his heart to the Scottish Fold kitten and their adventures to Paris, Fire I...(展开全部)

A philosophical yet practical gentleman, Bernie Rhodenbarr possesses many admirable qualities: charm, intelligence, sparkling wit, and unwavering loyalty. Of course, he also has this special talent and a taste for life's finer things. So he's more than willing to perform some vengeful larceny for a friend -- ripping off a smarmy, particularly deserving plastic surgeon -- for fu...(展开全部)

It’s hard to ignore someone with his hands in your mouth. Bernie Rhodenbarr’s all ears when Dr. Sheldrake, his dentist, starts complaining about his detestable, soon-to-be-ex wife, and happens to mention the valuable diamonds she keeps lying around the apartment. Since Bernie’s been known to supplement his income as a bookstore owner with the not-so-occasional bout of high-rise...(展开全部)

In ancient Japan, a struggling artist is angered when his housekeeper brings home a tiny white cat he can barely afford to feed. But when the village's head priest commissions a painting of the Buddha for a healthy sum, the artist softens toward the animal he believes has brought him luck. According to legend, the proud and haughty cat was denied the Buddha's blessing for refus...(展开全部)

This is the story of a little cat who came to the home of a poor Japanese artist, and, by humility and devotion, brought him good fortune.

作者：安娜琳娜·麦克菲在英国出生长大，早年供职于英国多家主流媒体，曾是《金融时报》的文学记者，英国《卫报》文学增刊的编辑。同时，她还是英国多家专业文学奖项的评委，2003年担任专为女性作家设置的橘子文学奖评委、2008年担任奥威尔文学奖评委；她也是英国知名的小说家之一，代表作品《破坏者》等。 画家：安东尼·布朗其作品屡获各项童书大奖——包括两次凯特·格林纳威大奖和三次库特·马斯勒奖、德国绘本奖、国际安徒生大奖、荷兰银铅笔奖及艾米克奖等。他注意观察和表现儿童的内心世界，努力理解他们的真实需求。因此，孩子们能够在他的图画中得到情感的寄托与安慰，从而获得快乐。 译者 简介 阿甲，红泥巴创始人，国内最有影响力的阅读推广人。译作《穿越魔镜》、《野兽出没的地方》、《田鼠阿佛》等。

作者：安娜琳娜·麦克菲在英国出生长大，早年供职于英国多家主流媒体，曾是《金融时报》的文学记者，英国《卫报》文学增刊的编辑。同时，她还是英国多家专业文学奖项的评委，2003年担任专为女性作家设置的橘子文学奖评委、2008年担任奥威尔文学奖评委；她也是英国知名的小说家之一，代表作品《破坏者》等。 画家：安东尼·布朗其作品屡获各项童书大奖——包括两次凯特·格林纳威大奖和三次库特·马斯勒奖、德国绘本奖、国际安徒生大奖、荷兰银铅笔奖及艾米克奖等。他注意观察和表现儿童的内心世界，努力理解他们的真实需求。因此，孩子们能够在他的图画中得到情感的寄托与安慰，从而获得快乐。 译者 简介 阿甲，红泥巴创始人，国内最有影响力的阅读推广人。译作《穿越魔镜》、《野兽出没的地方》、《田鼠阿佛》等。