The Widow Clicquot

2009-10-06

Biography & Autobiography

Author: Tilar J. Mazzeo

Publisher: Harper Collins

ISBN: 0061980668

Category: Biography & Autobiography

Page: 304

View: 6301

The Widow Clicquot is the New York Times bestselling business biography of the visionary young widow who built a champagne empire, became a legend in her tumultuous times, and showed the world how to live with style. Tilar J. Mazzeo brings to life the woman behind the label, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, in this utterly intoxicating book that is as much a fascinating journey through the process of making this temperamental wine as a biography of a uniquely tempered and fascinating woman.

Out of Town

1866

American fiction

Author: Barry Gray

Publisher: N.A

ISBN: N.A

Category: American fiction

Page: 338

View: 8298

Veuve Clicquot

2017-01-10

Art

Author: N.A

Publisher: N.A

ISBN: 9781614285397

Category: Art

Page: 240

View: 9712

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin has been pushing boundaries since creating rosé Champagne in 1775. Centuries later, the brand represents a complete lifestyle: Veuve Clicquot is the drink of choice in spring at Goodwood Circuit in the United Kingdom, in summer on the polo lawns of New York, and in winter on Carnival chariots in Rio. Partnerships with names like Ferrari, Andrée Putman, the Campana Brothers, and Tom Dixon have led to limited-edition Champagnes and products from pillows and handbags to kitchenware and sports equipment. The house even uses eco-friendly packaging made from the pulp of Champagne region grapes--a global first. Fine, authentic products and classic culture are truly the keys to life "à la Clicquot."

How to Wear White

2013-03-14

Humor

Author: Francesca Beauman

Publisher: A&C Black

ISBN: 1408841428

Category: Humor

Page: 216

View: 9140

Have you ever wondered about the average age of brides 500 years ago or whether you are legally allowed to marry your brother's daughter's husband? Are you familiar with the marriage customs of the Na people of south-west China? Or would you know what to do if a swarm of bees attacked your wedding reception? Wonder no more! Within these pages you will find all you need to know (and a few things you don't) in order to enter into the dizzying, daring dance that is a modern marriage. From the totally frivolous to the deeply serious, from champagne consumption in the Yemen to celebrity wedding dress designers, How to Wear White is a funny, eclectic and essential addition to every twenty-first-century bride's trousseau. True, you may not ever need to know the names of all of Elizabeth Taylor's spouses or how to say 'My husband' in Norwegian, but isn't it fabulous that you do?

Wise Heart

2010-09-17

Business & Economics

Author: Annah Stretton

Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited

ISBN: 1869793854

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 288

View: 6236

A 10-step formula for business success and life balance from a woman who walks the talk. With a chain of stores in every New Zealand town, a magazine, a mentoring programme, export markets, frequent public speaking engagements and high recognisability, fashion designer Annah Stretton is living proof of the statement, "If you want something done, ask a busy woman." Dynamic, charismatic, driven, focussed, and unceasingly entrepreneurial, she has created a business empire from her Waikato base that is the envy of many. But it hasn't all been easy and in this candid, engaging book she shares the strategies and tools that have got her to the top and that keep her there. The book is structured around Annah's 10 tips for success. It includes lots of anecdotes from her own life and business experience to illustrate her points and to show how after she'd made the same mistake a few times she realized it was time to not make that mistake again. Wise Heart explains the values that lie behind her drive for success: if you run a business with passion, drive and heart, you will achieve your goals. Her book is a sure-fire guide for all budding entrepreneurs and business owners. It's like having your own personal mentoring session with Annah.

One Weekend

2009-05-20

Fiction

Author: M. f. Stout

Publisher: AuthorHouse

ISBN: 143439395X

Category: Fiction

Page: 338

View: 4493

Safe Harbor

2007-04-01

True Crime

Author: Brian McDonald

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

ISBN: 1429907096

Category: True Crime

Page: 272

View: 2167

Elizabeth Lochtefeld was a glowing, charismatic and driven woman who'd built a million-dollar fortune in Manhattan before settling into a new life in one of America's most elite resort communities. She'd planned to dedicate the rest of her life to charity-and to marry and finally start a family of her own. When Lochtefeld met thrity-seven year-old Tim Toolan-- a tall, strapping, handsome, and Columbia graduate and Wall Street ace who'd made it to Vice President at Smith Barney-she thought she'd found Mr. Right. She told friends she was in love. She hinted at marriage. But soon she saw past the Golden Boy facade, finding a deeply troubled man with a history of erratic bahavior -- a man given to violent mood swings who'd been fired from his position at Smith Barney after trying to steal an $80,000 Roman bust from a Park Avenue antiques show. Two days after she ended the affair, she lay dead on the floor of her Nantucket cottage. Safe Harbor: A Murder in Nantucket is the true story of love gone terribly wrong.

The Widow

2007-02

Fiction

Author: Sally Annakin

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

ISBN: 1425105076

Category: Fiction

Page: 494

View: 4875

Celia Carlton has been mentally and physically abused by her husband, Drew, since the death of their baby some 10 years ago. After a dinner party, Drew goes one step too far and rapes her. Celia starts to fight back and makes plans to escape from the marriage. Raising as much money as she can, and changing her appearance, she obtains false documentation showing her new identity as Chloe Armstrong. Armed with her new documentation and confidence, Celia books a world cruise, planning to leave the ship at a far off destination and begin a new life. Her plans in place, she drugs her husband then murders him. Once on board the ship, she becomes friendly with a kindly gentleman, Clive Gunnall, who falls for her and asks her to marry him. Seeing him as a way to consolidate her new identity, she agrees to marry him. However, she is drawn to the wickedly handsome Greek Captain, Andros Faldiki, and has an affair with him whilst planning her future with Clive. While Celia enjoys herself, living the life of a wealthy widow on board ship, Drew's body is discovered and a major murder hunt, led by DCI Charlie Meadows, is launched. All the evidence points to Celia as the murderer but, unable to locate Celia anywhere, the investigation loses momentum and, as other crimes are committed, the search is scaled down. After weeks at sea, undiscovered, Celia begins to believe she has gotten away with the murder. Follow Celia as she travels the world, enjoying the attentions of both Clive and the Captain and see if she finally pays the price for her crime.