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Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: In this utterly beguiling narrative in the style of Julie and Julia, Gretchen Rubin-a young married mother of two and a successful lawyer-turned-author-chronicles a transformative year in her life when she searched for and found ways to become a happier person.

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Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: This edition of Stevenson's beloved classic of children's poetry features all-new illustrations by award-winning artist McClintock.

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