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Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Whether you're looking for something simple and delicious to cook on a week night, light bites for a family get-together, or something more elaborate for dinner party, then I have the perfect recipe for you! I've packed my book with my favourite recipes for salads, soups, one-pot wonders, versatile main courses, chutneys & relishes, delicious, crusty breads, al fresco dining suggestions, festive…

Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: Marcel Petit-Pois, you are Invited to a Murder. The Kit-Kat Klub, Dublin. Thursday, Octover 17th, 8pm Sharp. I challenge you to stop me... you Nitwit. Signed: The Chocolatier. Monsieur Petit-Pois, the famous but bumbling Swiss detective, accompanied by his assitant Tesla, Europe's second-cleverest chimp, travels Europe on the trail of a dastardly murderer! A graphic novel detective story unlike…

Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: A grizzly bear walked all the way from the zoo to my front door and not a single person noticed him. I suppose it helped that it was night, and that he was wearing a big black duffle coat with an enormous hood that covered his hairy head. He knocked on the front door three times, loud knocks that shook the house. Patrick makes his unexpected guest at home, while keeping him hidden from the…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Do you know your Doss Artists from your Doxies? Want to give someone a piece of your mind with a wicked insult like, You're as useful as an ashtray in a force-10 gale? Find all that and more in this riotous, fascinating guide to Irish culture. It includes: Twenty-five of the most popular Irish surnames: where they originated, what they mean, and all that oul' blarney. Enough Irish slang to pepper…

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Beautifully-illustrated collection of favourite nursery rhymes from one of Britain's greatest illustrators. First published in 1941, this lovingly-crafted edition is a must have for children everywhere.

Скачать книгу (размер 442 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 88) Аннотация: Dedicated to the most inspirational of subjects, this memorable collection of poetry is sure to be the perfect companion to those in love. With timeless works from some of the most noted poets of all time, this collection has the perfect balance of classic and modern styles.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Fifteen-year-old Samuel Scott died while building the Titanic. As the ship sails to her doom, his ghost moves restlessly alongside the passengers and crew: Frederick Fleet: the young look-out who spotted the iceberg and who survived in a life-boat with (the unsinkable) Molly Brown; Howard Hartley Wallace: the heroic band-leader who played ragtime music as the freezing waters lapped at his feet;…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Tweet Treats is a recipe book with a difference — all recipes fit into one 'tweet' of up of 140 characters! Conceived on Twitter, the book is a collaborative project, containing recipes tweeted by people from all over the world, including many celebrities — authors, journalists, musicians & TV personalities. Packed with tasty, quick recipes that actually work Tweet Treats is ideal for food lovers…

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams! Some of the most famous lines in Irish poetry come from the pen of William Butler Yeats, poet, patriot, dramatist and senator. This illustrated collection of forty of his best-loved works, on love, politics, old age, myth and legend includes people, places and events that were important to him.

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Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: This is an atmospheric collection of over 200 wonderful photographs showing the beauty and diversity of Ireland's landscape. It includes: Glendalough; the Giant's Causeway; the Burren; the Skelligs; Mizen Head; Lough Derg; Rock of Cashel; Glen of Aherlow; Clew Bay; Killary Harbour; the Slieve Bloom Mountains; and, many more.

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Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Irish wit is an art form, centuries old yet up-to-the-minute wise, insulting, obscure, profound and idiotic. For years the Irish have mixed wit with wisdom, as they have porter and whiskey, and to the same intoxicating effect! In this book, Sean McCann has succeeded in distilling the essence of Irish wit — on love, religion, the 'hard stuff', the English, with a generous mix from Behan, Yeats,…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 441 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 480) Аннотация: This work is this year's most exciting crossover title. A Friend. A Father. A Kingdom. Which one would you sacrifice? This compelling trilogy of court intrigue, adventure and romance is a winning combination of imagination, powerful storytelling and magnificent characters. Fifteen-year-old Wynter Moorehawke returns home after a five-year sojourn in the bleak Northlands. All has changed in her…

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: We are going on a long mysterious journey to find out what we can about the Island of Ireland! «The Story of Ireland» begins 'After the Ice' and lasts 9000 years. It tells the story of the whole island and its people. The book's 27 chapters chronicle the big picture of invasions, wars, Christianity, famine and a divided island, mixed with tales of Celtic head hunters, mysterious stone tombs, the…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: The Irish mix wit and wisdom the way they do whiskey and water, and to the same intoxicating effect. Irish wit is an art form that can be sage, silly, insulting, or profound, but it's always entertaining. «The Wee Book of Irish Wit & Malarkey» is a pint-sized draft of potent mirth and malarkey from Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, Brendan Behan, and many other wags, including 'yer man' — your…

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Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: This 250-year old story will fascinate lovers of Guinness beer and memorabilia as well as those interested in this remarkable family of brewers and the industrial history of Ireland's most famous export. Over 100 fascinating photographs bring to life the pivotal role that the Guinness brewery has played in Ireland for over two centuries: the early days of the brewery; the Guinness dynasty; the…