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Скачать книгу (размер 2 059 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 405) Аннотация: Mirror-image twins Julia and Valentina seem to be going nowhere in life, in this second novel from the author of The Time Traveler's Wife, until a packet arrives at their Chicago home. Their aunt Elspeth — their mother's twin, whom they never knew — has died and left them her London flat. Once there, the girls find their aunt's obsessive-compulsive neighbor Martin, who writes crossword puzzles,…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 671 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 329) Аннотация: We spend most of our waking lives at work — in occupations often chosen by our unthinking sixteen-year-old selves. And yet we rarely ask ourselves how we got there or what it might mean for us. Equally intrigued by work's pleasures and its pains, Alain de Botton here heads out into the under-charted worlds of the office, the factory, the fishing fleet and the logistics centre, ears and eyes open…

Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Robert Campin, also known as the Master of Flemalle, and his pupil Rogier van der Weyden were two of Europe's greatest Northern Renaissance painters, though art history has been slow to catch up with them. Along with Jan and Hubert van Eyck, Campin and van der Weyden are now considered synonymous with the development of Old Netherlandish painting, having given oil painting some of its earliest…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 411 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 278) Аннотация: Donna Leon's eighteen novels have won her countless fans, heaps of critical acclaim, and a place among the top ranks of international crime writers. Through the warm-hearted, perceptive, and principled Commissario Guido Brunetti, Leon's best-selling books have explored Venice in all its aspects: history, tourism, high culture, food, family, but also violent crime and political corruption. In…

Скачать книгу (размер 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 28) Аннотация: Though considerably toned down for readers 7 to 10, this visual treatment of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula remains largely true to the original story, with journal entries, clippings, and news articles augmenting the action and sidebars with helpful techniques for how to spot, capture, and kill a vampire. Solicitor Jonathan Harker is menaced in Transylvania by his new client, Count Dracula;…

Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Enter, if you dare, the bloodcurdling world of Transylvania's most infamous gourmet — Count Dracula. This sidesplitting history — coffin-shaped and complete with Velcro close tabs and a fabulous pop-up finale — sheds light on the little-known details of Drac's infancy, school days, cherished belongings, and lively nightlife. You'll be introduced to his friends and ancestors, get a peek inside his…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 733 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 341) Аннотация: On the brink of fatherhood and facing the prospect of having to make dietary choices on a child's behalf Foer's casual attitude towards food takes on a new urgency. Here, he explores the many fictions used to justify eating habits and how such tales justify a brutal ignorance. Jonathan Safran Foer spent much of his teenage and college years oscillating between omnivore and vegetarian. But on the…

Скачать книгу (размер 44 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 10) Аннотация: A book that turns the reader into a hero! Pop-ups and pull tabs draw children into the exciting world of fire fighters. Ready to rescue, when the alarm sounds young firefighters can jump aboard the fire truck. Slide down the pole! Steer the truck! Pull out the hose and turn up the pump! Use the ladder to save the cat! This exciting fire rescue story puts the youngest reader in charge. Also…

Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: When kids open the magic stable door — a large and inviting flap — they'll enter a thrilling world where unicorns sparkle, horses pull the sun on a chariot, and the great Pegasus soars in the sky. Eight wondrous stories, ranging from ancient Greek, Norse, and Indian myths to fairy tales, are guaranteed to capture young imaginations, along with the enchanting art, charming sidebars, and…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 972 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 388) Аннотация: This ingenious debut of Rory Clements' historical series introduces John Shakespeare, Will's older brother and an intelligencer for Elizabeth I's spymaster Sir John Walsingham. In a burnt-out house, one of the queen's aristocratic cousins is found murdered, her flesh marked with profane symbols. At the same time, a plot to assassinate Sir Francis Drake is discovered, which, if it succeeds, would…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 748 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 344) Аннотация: The Dashwood sisters are evicted from their childhood home and sent to live on a mysterious island full of savage creatures and dark secrets. While sensible Elinor falls in love with Edward Ferrars, her romantic sister Marianne is courted by both the handsome Willoughby and the hideous man-monster Colonel Brandon. Following the massive success of «Pride Prejudice and Zombies», and the impressive…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 090 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 411) Аннотация: The ship carrying the devout to Jerusalem has run into rough waters, in this third outing for Sister Pelagia. Onboard is Manuila, controversial leader of the Foundlings, a sect that worships him as the Messiah. But soon the polarizing leader is no longer a passenger or a prophet but a corpse, beaten to death by someone almost supernaturally strong. But not everything is as it seems, and soon the…

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: Interlocked, cartoonish images of fishy creatures decorate this lined journal, from Alex Beard's painting Fishery. Measuring 6 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches closed, the book has an elastic band that can be used as a closure or a page-holder.

Скачать книгу (размер 3 155 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 620) Аннотация: Thoroughly updated throughout, this new edition of The World Since 1945 traces the major political, economic, and ideological patterns that have evolved in the global arena from the end of World War II to the present day. The book provides not only the background that students need in order to understand contemporary international relations, but also new material about politics around the world.…

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Beloved cartoonist George Booth has spent over four decades at the New Yorker constructing a universe so distinct and detailed it would be immediately identifiable even without his signature at the bottom of the panel. Known for cartoons of twitching dogs situated alongside a long-suffering couple, this collection will highlight Booth's best and funniest dog cartoons in a small, hardback format.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies features the original text of Jane Austen's beloved novel with all-new scenes of bone crunching zombie action.

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: Before Shrek made it big on the silver screen, there was William Steig's SHREK, a book about an ordinary ogre who leaves his swampy childhood home to go out and see the world. Ordinary, that is, if a foul and hideous being who ends up marrying the most stunningly ugly princess on the planet is what you consider ordinary.

Скачать книгу (размер 75 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 16) Аннотация: Introducing Stuff and Nonsense, the first title in a new novelty series from David Pelham In this book, kids can meet the adorable Stuff and Nonsense mice as they work hard to gather rough stuff, smooth stuff, shiny stuff, and more stuff What could they be building? With touch-and-feel elements throughout, readers will delight as the final spread reveals, with the help of an elaborate pop-up,…

Скачать книгу (размер 19 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 5) Аннотация: With Tigger as their guide, youngsters are sure to relish an adventure featuring letters, numbers, animals, shapes, opposites, and more on pages packed with surprises hidden under flaps. Full color.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 493 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 294) Аннотация: On a hot summer afternoon in 1972, three teenagers drove into an unfamiliar neighborhood and six lives were altered forever. Thirty five years later, one survivor of that day reaches out to another, opening a door that could lead to salvation. But another survivor is now out of prison, looking for reparation in any form he can find it. THE TURNAROUND takes us on a journey from the rock-and-soul…