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Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: In 1941, Irene Nemirovsky sat down to write a book that would convey the magnitude of what she was living through, not in terms of battles and politicians, but by evoking the domestic lives and personal trials of the ordinary citizens of France. She did not live to see her ambition fulfilled, or to know that sixty-five years later, Suite Francaise would be published for the first time, and hailed…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 049 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 403) Аннотация: «In «Depths» Mankell confirms his status as a writer deserving acclaim beyond the crime genre. By delving deep into the male psyche, he has produced a novel at once tense and compelling, but also powerful, moving, and ultimately tragic.»

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Buried beneath the crumbling gray walls of England's majestic castles lie some of the most colourful stories in history — tales of triumph and disaster, courage and cowardice, loyalty and betrayal, ingenuity — and stupidity. Enemies at the Gates takes an entertaining look at English castles under siege, from the tunnels and trebuchets of the early Middle Ages to the Civil War when many…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 666 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 328) Аннотация: Internationally acclaimed and bestselling author Mankell delivers a timely and riveting thriller that will have readers on the edge their seats until the very end.

Скачать книгу (размер 3 013 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 592) Аннотация: This third Shardlake novel is set in the autumn of 1541, during the reign of Henry VIII. This time Matthew Shardlake is faced with the most terrifying fate of the age: imprisonment in the Tower of London.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: «From the author of the bestseller «A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian» comes a tender and hilarious novel about a crew of migrant workers from three continents who are forced to flee their English strawberry field for a journey across England in pursuit of a better future.»

Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: The World According to Bertie is the fourth in the series and revolves around the many colourful characters that come and go at No. 44 Scotland Street. McCall Smith handles the characters with his customary charm and deftness — the stalwart Tory chartered surveyor, the pushy mother, and, most importantly in this novel, the beleaguered Italian-speaking prodigy, Bertie. This is classic McCall Smith…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Mr J.L.B. Matekoni becomes involved in the agency's work when he investigates an errant husband. But can a man investigate such matters as competently as one of the ladies? Mma Ramotswe has her doubts. One thing, though, that she does not doubt is the good nature of Mr J.L.B. Matekoni, who stands for all that is solid and true in a shifting world.

Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: The phenomenal series set in a future New York City returns as NYPSD Lt. Eve Dallas hunts for the killer of a seemingly ordinary history teacher-and uncovers some extraordinary surprises. Craig Foster's death devastated his young wife, who'd sent him to work that day with a lovingly packed lunch. It shocked his colleagues at the private school, too, and as for the ten-year-old girls who found him…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: In her latest spellbinding escapade, Jane Austen arrives in London to watch over the printing of her first novel, and finds herself embroiled in a crime that could end more than her career. For it is up to Jane to tease a murderer out of the ton, lest she — and her country — suffer a dastardly demise... On the heels of completing Sense and Sensibility, Jane heads to Sloane Street for a monthlong…

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, pink — animals can be startlingly colorful. Why are they found in so many shades, tints, and hues? From the scarlet ibis to the blue-tongued skink, award-winning author/illustrator Steve Jenkins depicts a whole world of colorful animals in his signature style. Living Color explores a range of animals from old favorites like the pink flamingo to rare and…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: Sonchai Jitpleecheep — the devout Buddhist Royal Thai Police detective who led us through the best sellers Bangkok 8 and Bangkok Tattoo — returns in this blistering new novel. Sonchai has seen virtually everything on his beat in Bangkok's District 8, but nothing like the video he's just been sent anonymously: Few crimes make us fear for the evolution of our species. I am watching one right now.…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 228 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 242) Аннотация: Someone is killing off the competition in the world of chick lit-and the results are hilarious. (Andy Borowitz, author of The Borowitz Report: The Big Book of Shockers) Lola Somerville has a husband and a new apartment in Brooklyn, but what she really wants is for her novel to make a splash. Unfortunately it hasn't even made a ripple. Then at a book party, Lola finds her author friend Mimi McKee…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 676 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 526) Аннотация: A forerunner of psychological fiction, and considered a landmark work for its innovative use of narrative devices, Sterne's topsy-turvy novel was both celebrated and vilified when first published. Originally released in nine separate volumes, it is in effect an exercise about the difficulties of writing. Impossible to categorize, it remains a beguiling milestone in the history of literature.

Скачать книгу (размер 2 849 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 560) Аннотация: Populated by some of the most famous names in literary and actual history — D'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, Aramis, Cardinal Richelieu, Louis XIII — Dumas's peerless adventure offers a rousing read. It traces an aspiring Musketeer's path to 17th-century Paris, where he encounters intrigue, romance, and, of course, thrilling swordplay.

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: Boys don't get all the fun. Whether readers consider themselves tomboys, girly-girls, or a little bit of both, this is the manual for everything that girls of all ages really need to know. Find out about female heroes in history, secret note-passing techniques, science projects, and friendship bracelets. Learn to play Double Dutch and cat's cradle, turn the perfect cartwheel, and induce giggles…

Скачать книгу (размер 24 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 6) Аннотация: This title contains a book & CD. From the creators of A Child's Gift of Lullabyes, here is a Grammy-nominated soundtrack for children. With soothing melodies, meaningful lyrics and beautifully orchestrated arrangements, this collection is sure to give little ones hours of listening pleasure. The one-hour CD includes vocal and instrumental tracks of nine original lullabies, while the lyric book…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 085 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 214) Аннотация: Smart-opedia: The Amazing Book About Everything is designed to make learning an absorbing adventure that's a treat for even the most reluctant learner. Expertly organized so readers can find what they want when they want it, the book's four main sections (The World Around Us, Life, History, and Genius) are separated into nine detailed chapters (Astronomy, Planet Earth, Plants, Animals, The Human…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 748 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 344) Аннотация: «In «Death in the Afternoon», Hemingway shares the sights, the sounds, the excitement, and above all, the knowledge which fuelled his passion for Spain and the bullfight. This remarkable book contains some of his finest writing, inspired by the intense life, as well as the inevitable death, of those hot, violent afternoons.»

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: «Ewetopia the sheep thinks she has finally hit upon the costume that will get her noticed at the Woolyones Costume Ball: she'll come dressed as a wolf. Unfortunately, this doesn't earn her any points with the rest of the sheep, who find such a thing in rather poor taste. And yet, in this topsy-turvy fairytale for readers 6 to 8, Ewetopia does find a dance partner in a tall, attractive sheep at…