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Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: In the futuristic world of Avatar, Jake, a wounded ex-marine is thrust into an elaborate scheme to mine an exotic planet for its rare and valuable natural resources. Scientists have created Avatars — bodies designed to look like the planet's alien inhabitants that have to be operated by a human consciousness. Walking in his Avatar body, Jake finds himself drawn to the planet's way of life. But as…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: Plumbing recently unearthed archives and mountains of primary sources, Himelstein has uncovered a rich historical record. In prose that's vivid and assured, she takes the reader beyond the formation of one of the oldest brands in business history and into the personal lives of the Smirnov family and the tumultuous events that lead to the Revolution. Authoritative, illuminating, and deeply…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Imagine a flat world sitting on the backs of four elephants who hurtle through space balanced on a giant turtle. The Discworld is a place (and a time) strikingly parallel to our own—but also very different. But also very similar. To commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the birth of the Discworld, the first two volumes of the remarkable Terry Pratchett's equally remarkable—and phenomenally…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: The former muse and creative director for designer label Tuleh, and author of the blog «In Her Eyes» for Men's Vogue, Amanda Brooks is a lifelong fashion chameleon with an unerring eye for the elements of personal style. Smart, glamorous, media-savvy and remarkably practical, Amanda has spent her entire life constructing a unique, eclectic and intimately personal sense of style. With classic…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 177 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 232) Аннотация: Every morning seven million listeners wake up with Steve Harvey and his top-rated radio show, «The Steve Harvey Morning Show». And while his Opening and Closing remarks provide daily reaffirmation and spiritual sustenance, it's his advice on relationships that keep listeners hanging on to his every word. Whether he is doling out wisdom on why women need to enforce a «90-Day Probation Period»…

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: Here at last is the long awaited sequel to the international bestselling phenomenon, Freakonomics. Steven Levitt, the original rogue economist, and Stephen Dubner have been working hard, uncovering the hidden side of even more controversial subjects, from charity to terrorism and prostitution. And with their inimitable style and wit, they will take us on another even more gripping journey of…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 569 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 309) Аннотация: Lou Suffern's successful career demands that he be in two places at one time — and neither of those is with his devoted wife and children. In this season of good cheer he can barely find a minute to spare for his loved ones. Then Lou meets a homeless man named Gabe and buys him a cup of coffee... then gives him some old clothes... then gives him a job — a random act of kindness that surprises Lou…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: A deadly love triangle Elena: beautiful and popular, the girl who can have any guy she wants. Stefan: brooding and mysterious, desperately trying to resist his desire for Elena... for her own good. Damon: sexy, dangerous, and driven by an urge for revenge against Stefan, the brother who betrayed him. Elena finds herself drawn to both brothers... who will she choose?

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Torn between two vampire brothers Damon: determined to make Elena his, he'd kill his own brother to possess her. Stefan: desperate for the power to destroy Damon, and protect Elena, he gives in to his thirst for human blood. Elena: the girl who can have anyone finds herself in the middle of a love triangle... one that might turn deadly.

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Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: In this fourth adventure in the #1 «New York Times»-bestselling series, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. To stop them, Percy and his demigod friends must set out on a quest through the Labyrinth — a sprawling underground world with stunning surprises at every turn.

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: As Schuyler Van Alen's blood legacy is called into question, an ancient place of power in Rio de Janeiro is threatened, and the Blue Bloods need Schuyler on their side.

Скачать книгу (размер 3 421 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 672) Аннотация: Charles Ashworth is privileged, pampered and pleased with himself. As Bishop of Starbridge in 1965 he 'purrs along as effortlessly as a well-tuned Rolls-Royce' while he proclaims his famous 'absolute truths' to a society which he sees — with rage and revulsion — as increasingly immoral and disordered. But then a catastrophe tears his life apart and confronts him with the real absolute truths,…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: This lavishly illustrated film companion takes the reader on a journey into the magical world of Pandora, to get closer to the landscapes, creatures and characters of James Cameron's blockbuster epic, AVATAR. This is the only adult tie-in book to what many are already describing as the cinematic event of 2009. Marking James Cameron's first film since 1997's Titanic, Avatar is set to be the most…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 512) Аннотация: An extraordinary and dramatic depiction of the legendary battle of Agincourt from the number one historical novelist Agincourt, fought on October 25th 1415, St Crispin's Day, is one of England's best-known battles, in part through the brilliant depiction of it in Shakespeare's Henry V, in part because it was a brilliant and unexpected English victory and in part because it was the first battle…

Скачать книгу (размер 3 094 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 608) Аннотация: A far-reaching history of terrorism across the world from its beginnings to the modern-day, from the highly acclaimed author of 'Sacred Causes' and 'Earthly Powers'. The paperback will include new material, covering the elections in Pakistan, the death of Benazir Bhutto and the lasting impact of these events. Basing his study on a wide range of sources and key players from the world of terrorism,…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Introducing the second book of the newly designed Narnia classics. Perfect for those seeking a contemporary take on The Chronicles of Narnia. The most loved of all the Chronicles, this wonderful tale can be enjoyed again and again. Lucy steps into the Professor's wardrobe but steps out again into a snowy forest. She's stumbled upon the magical world of Narnia, land of unicorns, centaurs, fauns!…

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: Introducing the first book of the newly designed Narnia classics. Perfect for those seeking a contemporary take on The Chronicles of Narnia. When Digory and Polly discover Uncle Andrew's secret workshop, they are tricked into touching some magic rings that take them right out of this world. But even Uncle Andrew doesn't realise the wonders that lie ahead as they discover the gateway to the…