Скачать книгу (размер 1 993 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 392) Аннотация: The violent death of a journalist leads agent turned art-restorer, Gabriel Allon to Russia. Here he finds that in terms of spycraft, the stakes are the highest they've ever been. He's playing by «Moscow Rules» now. It is not the grim Moscow of Soviet times, but a new Moscow, awash in oil wealth and bulletproof Bentleys. A Moscow where a new generation of Stalinists is plotting to reclaim an…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: Amaryllis Coltraine may have recently transferred to the New York City police force from Atlanta, but she has been a cop long enough to know how to defend herself against an assailant. When she is taken down just steps away from her apartment, killed with her own weapon, for Eve the victim is not «just a one of us». Dallas's friend Chief Medical Examiner Morris had started a serious relationship…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: Rosamund Hill has lived her life buried in academia, discounting the legend of the Chosen as a myth until Aaron Eagle shows up at her door. With the promise of a love that will defy fate itself, Rosamund is forced to confront the truth about the Chosen and the dangerous man who sweeps her into a world of dark secrets.
Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: Hailed as a master storyteller (Kristin Hannah), «New York Times»-bestselling author Dodd delivers the first book in a seductive new paranormal series about an ancient rivalry that lives in the world today, and introduces The Seven, a secret society created to combat evil.
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: »Now run along, and don't get into mischief», Mrs...Rabbit tells her bunnies. But frisky Peter runs straight to Mr...McGregor's tasty garden and sneaks under the gate! This beloved classic is once again available in an 8x8 Reading Railroad, now with beautifully remastered artwork.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Vanishings and aparitions, nightmares and twists of fate, mysterious ailments and supernatural interventions haunt these stories by the Russian master Ludmilla Petrushevskaya, heir to the spellbinding tradition of Gogol and Poe. Blending the miraculous with the macabre, and leavened by a mischievous gallows humor, these bewitching tales are like nothing being written in Russia — or anywhere else…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 441 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 480) Аннотация: As England tightens its control over the Atlantean colonies, Victor Radcliff and his band of revolutionaries resolve to make the English pay for each and every piece of land they dare to occupy and will stop at nothing to preserve the liberty of their people as a new nation is born-a nation that will change the face of the world...
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: What is it like to make millions before you turn 20? What drives City traders to excess in their quest for extreme wealth? And what happens when they lose it all overnight? This is the first account of life in today's Square Mile, laying bare the tricks, lifestyles and minds of the men who gamble with millions and influence all our lives. It's a thrilling insider story, full of anecdotes and…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Greg's dad, Frank, is on a mission — a mission to make this wimpy kid, well, less wimpy. All manner of 'manly' physical activities are planned, but Greg just about manages to find a way out of them. That is until military academy is mentioned and Greg realizes that he's going to have to come up with something very special to get out of this one...
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Discover all about our incredible world and how to look after it. «A DK Made with Care» book is created using the best ethical and environmental practices possible. Our back cover shows you how we have made this book differently and gives the book's environmental footprint. We have taken great care to source local printers, FSC paper (Forest Stewardship Council) and to use only non-hazardous…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: What makes a house a home? For Eve Gallagher, home is miles away in England since she and her husband relocated to an apartment building on New York’s Upper East Side. And life isn’t remotely coming up roses. What makes a neighbour a friend? Violet has lived in the building for decades but she’s always kept herself apart, until Eve’s loneliness touches her heart and friendship blossoms. What…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 330 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 262) Аннотация: A wonderfully warm love story set in contemporary Kenya — timeless, funny, clever and utterly charming, starring the reserved, honourable Mr Malik. You wouldn't notice him in a Nairobi street — except, perhaps, to comment on his carefully sculpted comb over — but beneath his unprepossessing exterior lies a warm heart and a secret passion. Not even his friends at the Asadi Club know it, but Mr…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 686 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 528) Аннотация: A master of gritty naturalism, Theodore Dreiser explores the corruption of the American dream in «The Financier». Frank Cowperwood, a fiercely ambitious businessman, emerges as the very embodiment of greed as he relentlessly seeks satisfaction in wealth, women, and power. As Cowperwood deals and double-deals, betrays and is in turn betrayed, his rise and fall come to represent the American…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: It's 1910. «Anna Karenina» and «War and Peace» have made Leo Tolstoy the world's most famous author. But fame comes at a price. In the tumultuous final year of his life, Tolstoy is desperate to find respite, so leaves his large family and the hounding press behind and heads into the wilderness. Too ill to venture beyond the tiny station of Astapovo, he believes his last days will pass in…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: A gangster is murdered during a blistering Manhattan heat wave. City cop Andy Rusch is under pressure to solve the crime and captivated by the victim's beautiful girlfriend. But it is difficult to catch a killer, let alone get the girl, in crazy streets crammed full of people. The planet's population has exploded. The 35 million inhabitants of New York City run their TVs off pedal power, riot for…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 441 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 480) Аннотация: Presents the story of Martin Eden, an impoverished seaman who pursues, obsessively and aggressively, dreams of education and literary fame. This title also discusses the conflict between London's support of socialism and Martin's powerful self-will.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: This legendary novel has been the source of much anxiety and contention for Nabokov's fans — and family. The late Vladimir Nabokov requested that this unfinished work be destroyed, but his son, Dmitri, did not oblige, although neither did he allow the work to be published — until now. «The Original of Laura» is about a wonderfully large man called Philip Wild, married to a very promiscuous woman,…
Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Meursault leads a bachelor life until he commits a random act of violence. His lack of emotion and failure to show remorse serve to increase his guilt in the eyes of the law. This novel explores the predicament of the individual who refuses to pretend and is prepared to face the indifference of the universe, courageously and alone.
Скачать книгу (размер 3 910 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 768) Аннотация: Despite financial turmoil, Goldman Sachs remain the leading investment bank in their field. They are notorious for their unique management culture, unorthodox recruiting techniques — and for their secrecy. In «The Partnership» Charles Ellis reveals their story. With unparalleled access to the leadership of this famously close-knit firm, Ellis investigates the brilliant individuals who turned a…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: Honestly, blowing up another school was the last thing I wanted to do. As the son of a Greek god, I've had my share of near-death disaster. This summer, I didn't choose to battle the cheerleading squad, but when two hissing she-devils with fangs are heading straight for you, what... read full description below.