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Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: The SATs might be behind you but that doesn't mean having an advanced vocabulary no longer matters. You could spend months reading the dictionary, but why bother when Grammar Girl's Mignon Fogarty has expertly compiled a list of 101 frequently-used words that seem to pop up everywhere from newspapers articles to popular novels to political speeches. Each word entry contains a clear,…

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: Look no further for help than New York Times bestselling author Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl to get your vocabulary back up to snuff. Millions of fans around the world communicate better thanks to Grammar Girl, and with this third book in the series of 101 Words Books, she's here to make sure you sound smarter and impress anyone and everyone in the room. There's no point in memorizing a slew…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Here is a complete and comprehensive guide to all things grammar from Grammar Girl, a.k.a. Mignon Fogarty, whose popular podcasts have been downloaded over twenty million times and whose first book, Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing, was a New York Times bestseller. For beginners to more advanced students, this guide covers it all: the parts of speech, sentences, and…

Скачать книгу (размер 162 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 33) Аннотация: The publication of Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? and Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? completes the bear book beginning reader series. Now, children can read all four books on their own in this special format. With the important per-reading concepts of rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, these picture books have long been used as beginning readers. The new 6 x 9 trim and classic…

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: Thirty-five years after their first groundbreaking collaboration, the creators of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? reunite to address the important topic of animal conservation.

Скачать книгу (размер 2 533 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 498) Аннотация: This masterfully crafted horror classic, featuring a brand-new introduction by Dan Simmons, will bring you to the edge of your seat, hair standing on end and blood freezing in your veins. It's the summer of 1960 and in the small town of Elm Haven, Illinois, five twelve-year-old boys are forging the powerful bonds that a lifetime of change will not break. From sunset bike rides to shaded hiding…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 074 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 408) Аннотация: The English language is a battlefield. Since the age of Shakespeare, arguments over correct usage have been bitter, and have always really been about contesting values — morality, politics, and class. The Language Wars examines the present state of the conflict, its history, and its future. Above all, it uses the past as a way of illuminating the present. Moving chronologically, the book explores…

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Скачать книгу (размер 1 064 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 210) Аннотация: In A.D. 125, Marcus Flavius Aquila, a young Roman centurion, must recover the infamous Ninth Legion's missing symbol of honor, the eagle standard. Soon to be a major motion picture from Focus Features, starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Bell.

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Скачать книгу (размер 3 201 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 629) Аннотация: The Pasteur Institute, Paris. A bomb explodes, a fire rages, and a renowned computer scientist is dead. Dr. Emile Chambord had been working on a molecular DNA computer that could virtually control all computerized operations around the globe. Now, his groundbreaking research is missing. Overnight, military satellites and communications are shut down by unknown sources. And Covert-One agent Dr.…