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Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: More than three decades have passed since the events described in John Updike's The Witches of Eastwick, The three divorcees — Alexandra, Jane, and Sukie — have left town, remarried, and become widows. They cope with their grief and solitude as widows do: they travel the world, to such foreign lands as Canada, Egypt, and China, and renew old acquaintance. Why not, Sukie and Jane ask Alexandra, go…

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Meet Jumpy Jack, a very nervous snail who's afraid of monsters, and Googily, who is a — well, who is a very good friend, indeed. Wherever they go, Googily kindly checks high and low just to make sure there are no scary monsters about. But as every child knows, monsters come in many shapes and sizes. Some are even blue with hairy eyebrows and pointy teeth. Here is a universal story of friendship…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: In this new history of England, Tom Beaumont James uses archaeology to present a fresh view of the events that have shaped the country. Both accessible and comprehensive, The Story of England guides us from prehistory to Cool Britannia, through invasions, wars, disease and empire-building, peopled by monarchs, rebels, politicians, and others who have left an indelible mark on England's…

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: In this unprecedented collection, photojournalist Kevin Rivoli proves that the idealistic, all-American views found in Norman Rockwell's classic illustrations are, in fact, accurate and timeless portrayals of a nation that truly does exist. Some critics argue that Norman Rockwell's images are overly sentimental, old-fashioned, and contrived. Yet it was always photojournalist Kevin Rivoli's belief…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 952 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 384) Аннотация: From the Pulitzer Prizewinning author of March, the journey of a rare illuminated manuscript through centuries of exile and war In 1996, Hanna Heath, an Australian rare-book expert, is offered the job of a lifetime: analysis and conservation of the famed Sarajevo Haggadah, which has been rescued from Serb shelling during the Bosnian war. Priceless and beautiful, the book is one of the earliest…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: When the notorious investigative journalist Rhoda Gradwyn booked into Mr Chandler-Powell's private clinic in Dorset for the removal of a disfiguring and long-standing facial scar, she had every prospect of a successful operation by a distinguished surgeon, a week's peaceful convalescence in one of Dorset's most beautiful manor houses and the beginning of a new life. She was never to leave…

Скачать книгу (размер 361 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 72) Аннотация: The great twentieth-century Russian poet's second volume of poetry, Tristia, explores myths of Orpheus and Eurydice in a brilliantly symbolic manner. This is one of the most important books of Russian poetry.

Скачать книгу (размер 75 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 16) Аннотация: Splish Splash Dog Bash! follows the exploits of a pack of neighborhood dogs, who throw a pool party on the first day the children go back to school. As the children look on forlornly from an amazing 3-D school bus, the dogs send out invitations, purchase pool party gear at the local dog mall, and finally launch their party. The designs and pop-ups provide humor and unexpected surprises that will…

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: This fascinating collection provides hundreds of simple mnemonics to help you remember awkward spellings, grammatical rules and useful facts and figures. It also wanders through the weird and wonderful byways of English idioms, where nothing means what it says. If you want a little traditional wisdom or some cracking new insults, this book offers a treasure trove of curious, witty and downright…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: If ever there was a book to make you switch off your television set, The Dangerous Book for Boys was it. And now, from the same authors, after the success of Things to Do and Things to Know, comes The Pocket Dangerous Book for Boy: Facts, Figures and Fun. 'The Dangerous Book for Boys' was the book of the year in 2006 and 2007, inspiring a newfound passion for adventure, fun and all things…

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: If ever there was a book to make you switch off your television set, The Dangerous Book for Boys was it. And now, from the same authors, after the success of Things to Do and Things to Know, comes The Pocket Dangerous Book for Boy: The Natural World — packed with fascinating facts and tantalising trivia about the world around us. 'The Dangerous Book for Boys' was the book of the year in 2006 and…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 666 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 328) Аннотация: Herbert List's photography has become part of the classical canon of 20th-century pictorial art. By their metaphysical and visual presence, his pictures are as familiar to us and as influential as de Chirico's visions are in painting. This monograph on List's oeuvre presents all phases of his creativity: the early fotografia metafisica; his Greece photographs blending Antiquity, Mediterranean…

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: Magical lands inhabited by fire-breathing dragons, clever wizards casting their spells, valiant kings and gallant knights fighting for right, sly knaves eager to betray, kidnapped queens and maidens trapped in towers, merry bandits, and more: this is the entrancing stuff of which medieval legends are made. With plenty of adventure, excitement, and romance on every page, this collection of classic…

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: Peonies bloom against a deep blue background in the vivid airbrush painting on the cover of this composition book. It features standard school-ruled pages, with a class schedule and conversion tables inside the cover.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Covered in vibrant velvet stripes woven in canvas, this journal is inspired by the traditional stripes & checks from around Southern India. Home to the most beautiful beaches in the world, the vividly colorful southern coasts of India have inspired artists and craftspeople for generations.

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: The latest fashion accessories — metallic journals featuring self patterns in gold and silver — a seasonal must have for every discerning fashionista! Classic size journal with 192 pages of Designwallas' signature creamy paper with ribbon marker inside.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: The design of this journal represents a traditional floral pattern exquisitely flocked on hand crafted paper. Production methods dating back many centuries have been used to create the cover paper, which embodies a touch of fine artistic elegance. Classic size journal with 224 pages of Designwallas signature creamy paper with ribbon marker inside.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Covered in vibrant velvet stripes woven in canvas, this journal is inspired by the traditional stripes & checks from around Southern India. Home to the most beautiful beaches in the world, the vividly colorful southern coasts of India have inspired artists and craftspeople for generations. Handy-size with 224 pages of Designwallas signature creamy paper with ribbon marker inside.

Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: The twenty mix-and-match cards in this set present faces drawn in SAMi's signature style. Games played with the cards will not only sharpen a baby's visual skills, but will also lead to imaginative play, talking together, and shared smiles. Tips for parents included.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: «A masterpiece of modern Gothic literature, Something Wicked This Way Comes is the memorable story of two boys, James Nightshade and William Halloway, and the evil that grips their small Midwestern town with the arrival of a «dark carnival» one Autumn midnight. How these two innocents, both age 13, save the souls of the town (as well as their own), makes for compelling reading on timeless themes.…