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Скачать книгу (размер 1 952 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 384) Аннотация: When Kolya moves into a new flat in Kiev, he finds a book hidden within a volume of War and Peace. Intrigued by the annotations that appear on every page, Kolya sets out to discover more about the scribbler. His investigations take him to a graveyard, and more specifically to the coffin of a Ukrainian nationalist who died in mysterious circumstances and was buried with a sealed letter and a…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 467 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 485) Аннотация: At last — another brilliant, original and moving novel from the author of THE TIME TRAVELERS WIFE. Julia and Valentina Poole are normal American teenagers normal, at least, for identical mirror twins who have no interest in college or jobs or possibly anything outside their cozy suburban home. But everything changes when they receive notice that an aunt whom they didn't know existed has died and…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: It's London, 1876 and Hetty Feather is just a tiny baby when her mother leaves her at the Foundling Hospital. The Hospital cares for abandoned children — but Hetty must first live with a foster family until she is big enough to go to school. Life in the countryside is hard but with her 'brothers' Jem and Gideon, she helps in the fields and plays imaginary games. Together they sneak off to visit…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: As we tumble headlong into the second decade of the third millennium, we are in an era of unprecedented freedom to be whatever we want to be, in defiance of fusty old gender stereotypes. But while the women revel in ruling the boardroom, the men make magic in the kitchen, and everyone does rather unusual things in the bedroom, all of this freedom does have its downside: without understanding the…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: 'I don't know what people expect when they meet me. They seem to be afraid that I'm going to piss in the potted palm and slap them on the ass' — Marlon Brando. 'I should have been dead ten times over. I believe in miracles. It's an absolute miracle that I'm still around' — Dennis Hopper. 'The best time to get married is noon. That way, if things don't work out, you haven't blown the whole day' —…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 952 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 384) Аннотация: The second book in the stunning Roman Empire trilogy by Robert Harris, author of the acclaimed bestsellers Fatherland, Enigma, Archangel, Pompeii, Imperium and The Ghost. It is 63 BC, the year when Cicero is consul. Most of his time in office is devoted to uncovering and thwarting a violent conspiracy to overthrow the state, ostensibly led by Crassus and a group of disaffected senators.…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 512) Аннотация: This is a seductive and evocative epic on an intimate scale, which tells the extraordinary story of a geisha girl. Summoning up more than twenty years of Japan's most dramatic history, it uncovers a hidden world of eroticism and enchantment, exploitation and degradation. From a small fishing village in 1929, the tale moves to the glamorous and decadent heart of Kyoto in the 1930s, where a young…

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: When Arthur kills a unicorn, Merlin knows that terrible consequences lie in store for Camelot and its people. And things are set to get worse. After a hunting trip in the forest, Arthur is fatally attacked by a savage beast. As the Crown Prince lies dying, Gauis knows that dark magic is at work and Merlin is the only one who can save him — but at what cost... With a graphic novel element to…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Whilst out on a routine hunting trip, Arthur and his men encounter a huge and terrifying monster — the Questing Beast. Uther ignores Gaius' warning, that the creature's bite is always fatal, and sends Arthur and his knights out to kill it. The beast knocks Arthur unconscious and bites his shoulder. As Arthur's life hangs in the balance, Merlin must travel to the Isle of the Blessed and there…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Out on a hunting trip, Arthur kills a unicorn. Merlin rushes to the animal's side, obviously upset, as the knights cheer Arthur for killing this most highly-prized of beasts. But, it seems that by killing the magical creature Arthur has cursed Camelot and until he makes amends for his actions the great city will be damned. Could this be the end of Camelot and her people?

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: A treasure trove is discovered deep beneath Camelot but when the spirit of an evil sorcerer is unwittingly unleashed, Merlin quickly discovers that all that glitters is not gold. Meanwhile, a deadly assassin has arrived in Camelot. His aim? To kill Arthur. Will Merlin be able to save the prince from the killer's lethal blade...

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: »Moonwalk» is the only book about his life that Michael Jackson ever wrote. It chronicles his humble beginnings in the Midwest, his early days with the Jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success. Giving absolutely unrivalled insight into the King of Pop's life, it details his songwriting process for hits like «Beat It, Rock With You», «Billie Jean», and «We Are the World»; and describes how he…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 952 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 384) Аннотация: What do the Volkswagen T2a Bus, the contraceptive pill and Jimi Hendrix have in common? Why does a cold and dry environment make people more likely to speak to strangers? What can World of Warcraft teach us about the world we live in today? In this brilliantly original, provocative and witty book, Geoffrey Miller — acclaimed author of «The Mating Mind» — takes us on a journey through the surreal…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 406 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 277) Аннотация: Quintessential Tyler, yet full of surprises a perfectly pitched, enchanting and affecting novel about a man adrift in his own life, Noah's Compass chimes gently, heartbreakingly with our times. With the humour and poignancy of her classic The Accidental Tourist (though with a protagonist who doesn't venture far from home) Anne Tyler's new novel tells the story of a year in the life of Liam…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: Welcome to the village of Notwithstanding where a lady dresses in plus fours and shoots squirrels, a retired general gives up wearing clothes altogether, a spiritualist lives in a cottage with the ghost of her husband, and people think it quite natural to confide in a spider that lives in a potting shed. Based on de Bernieres' recollections of the village he grew up in, «Notwithstanding» is a…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: In these pages you can enjoy Christmas dinner with Begbie, and see how warmly Franco greets his sister's boyfriend and the news of their engagement. You will discover, in «The Rosewell Incident», how aliens addicted to Embassy Regal have Midlothian under surveillance, and plan to install the local casuals as the new governors of Planet Earth. You will not be surprised to read that a televised…

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Can you tell Farkle from Fergus? Do you know why Puss In Boots piled on the pounds? This official handbook is packed with fun facts, character lowdowns, and awesome activities from all Shrek's adventures, including the awesome new movie, «Shrek Forever After»! This is the ultimate book for every Shrek fan, young or old! If you love Shrek then you'll love this book.

Скачать книгу (размер 2 503 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 492) Аннотация: A breathtakingly beautiful supermodel disappears from a swimsuit photo shoot at the most glamorous hotel in Hawaii. Only hours after she goes missing, Kim McDaniels' parents receive a terrifying phone call. Fearing the worst, they board the first flight to Maui and begin the hunt for their daughter. Ex-cop Ben Hawkins, now a reporter for the LA Times, gets the McDaniels assignment. The ineptitude…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Tom Ripley is struggling to stay one step ahead of his creditors, and the law, when an unexpected acquaintance offers him a free trip to Europe and a chance to start over. Ripley wants money, success and the good life and he's willing to kill for it. When his new-found happiness is threatened, his response is as swift as it is shocking. The psychopathic Ripley has been portrayed on screen by…

Скачать книгу (размер 906 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 179) Аннотация: Tell-All is many things: a Sunset Boulevard-inflected homage to Old Hollywood when grand dames like Bette Davis and Joan Crawford ruled the roost. A Douglas Sirk-inspired melodrama full of big gestures and muted psychic torment. A veritable Tourettes Syndrome of rat-tat-tat name-dropping, from the A-list to the Z-list. A merciless send-up of Lillian Hellmans habit of butchering the truth that…