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McCrum Robert: Globish: How the English Language Became the World's Language

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: A small island in the North Atlantic, colonized by Rome, then pillaged for hundreds of years by marauding neighbours, becomes the dominant world power in the nineteenth century. As its power spreads, its language inevitably follows. Then, across the Atlantic, a colony of that tiny island grows into the military and cultural colossus of the twentieth century.

Grushin Olga: The Concert Ticket

Скачать книгу (размер 1 636 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 322) Аннотация: On any given morning, on the street corners of a Russian city, little kiosks suddenly appear. As soon as their shutters open, a queue forms, men and women lining up in the hope of a little bit of luxury: a pair of silk stockings or a box of chocolates. One morning news spreads that the exiled composer, Selinsky, will be returning to the city for one concert only, and there is one kiosk,…

Williams Kate: The Pleasures of Men

Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: It's Spitalfields, 1840. Catherine Sorgeiul lives with her Uncle in a rambling house in London's East End. She has few companions and little to occupy the days beyond her own colourful imagination. But then a murderer strikes, ripping open the chests of young girls and stuffing hair into their mouths to resemble a beak, leading the press to christen him The Man of Crows. And as Catherine hungrily…

Gray Paul: Dublin

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Dublin DIRECTIONS has all you need to get the most out of Ireland's capital city. Whether you're on a weekend break or weeklong visit, this guide highlights all the top places to stay, the sights not to miss, the coolest bars and the tastiest restaurants. From learning about Dublin's literary greats and fascinating history, to tasting your first Guinness in the legendary brewery, this richly…

Nipp Susan Hagen: Wee Sing in the Car (+ Audio CD)

Скачать книгу (размер 315 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 63) Аннотация: The bestselling Wee Sing line is now tailored for the most modern Wee Sing fans! These eight classic Wee Sing titles are now in a great new package — a book and CD in a reusable blister!

Crystal David: The Stories of English

Скачать книгу (размер 3 013 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 592) Аннотация: When and why did 'thou' disappear from Standard English? Would a Victorian Cockney have said 'observation' or 'hobservation'? Was Jane Austen making a mistake when she wrote 'Jenny and James are walked to Charmonth this afternoon'? This superbly well-informed — and also wonderfully entertaining — history of the English language answers all these questions, showing how the many strands of English…

Carroll Lewis: Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: With Artwork by Yayoi Kusama

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Since childhood, Kusama has been afflicted with a condition that makes her see spots, which means she sees the world in a surreal, almost hallucinogenic way that sits very well with the Wonderland of Alice. She is fascinated by childhood and the way adults have the ability, at their most creative, to see things the way children do, a central concern of the Alice books. The classic book will be…

McPartlin Anna: Pack Up the Moon

Скачать книгу (размер 1 952 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 384) Аннотация: When her boyfriend John dies in a dreadful accident, his girlfriend Emma is plunged into despair. Emma loved John more than life itself and now she has lost everything that matters. Or so she thinks. For Emma has good friends who rally around. But the memory of that night returns to haunt each of them and they struggle to pick up the pieces.

Hoffman Paul: Last Four Things

Скачать книгу (размер 2 549 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 501) Аннотация: «The epic story of Thomas Cale-introduced so memorably in «The Left Hand of God» — continues as the Redeemers use his prodigious gifts to further their sacred goal: the extinction of humankind and the end of the world. To the warrior-monks known as the Redeemers, who rule over massive armies of child slaves, «the last four things» represent the culmination of a faithful life. Death. Judgement.…

Berlitz: Moscow Pocket Guide

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: Berlitz: Pocket Guide Moscow combines informative text with vivid colour photography to uncover this booming European capital. It covers everything you need to know about the city's attractions, from the Kremlin — the spiritual, artistic and ruling heart of Russia — and Red Square, with the iconic domes of St Basil's Cathedral, to more outlying areas. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you…

Anderson Catherine: Lucky Penny

Скачать книгу (размер 2 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 432) Аннотация: To support her orphaned niece, impoverished Brianna O'Keefe accepts work with a Colorado rancher. To guard herself from unwanted attention, she resorts to a harmless little lie: that she's married to a Denver gold miner named David Paxton. But when her husband shows up, Brianna is stunned-not the least by her desire...

Steinbeck John: The Grapes of Wrath

Скачать книгу (размер 2 768 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 544) Аннотация: To the red country and part of the gray country of Oklahoma, the last rains came gently, and they did not cut the scarred earth. Drought and economic depression are driving thousands from Oklahoma. As their land becomes just another strip in the dust bowl, the Joads, a family of sharecroppers, decide they have no choice but to follow. They head west, towards California, where they hope to find…

Beall Pamela: Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays (+ Audio CD)

Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: The bestselling Wee Sing line is now tailored for the most modern Wee Sing fans! These eight classic Wee Sing titles are now in a great new package book and CD in a reusable blister!

Oliver Jamie: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Offering super quick, tasty, nutritious food that you can eat everyday of the week, this book arms you with the skills to create wonderful meals, shockingly fast. It features recipes such as classic chicken, steak and pasta dishes, looking at Asian-inspired street food and brilliant Moroccan flavours, putting together great salads.

McPartlin Anna: The Space Between Us

Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: From babyhood Eve and Lilly were best friends. But one summer apart, one huge fight and 17 years later Eve wakes up from a horrific accident to find her old friend nursing her. At first, their reunion is tentative — Lilly merely doing her duty and Eve distracted by her pain and grief. But during the months Eve spends in hospital they confront both the lies of the past and their present failures.…

Keyes Marian: The Mystery of Mercy Close

Скачать книгу (размер 3 176 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 624) Аннотация: Meet Helen — youngest of the Walsh sisters and a law unto herself. She's easily bored, has an inability to filter her thoughts and was fired from every job she ever had before she found her true calling as a private investigator. But times are tough for PIs and Helen's had no choice but to take on the search for AWOL boyband has-been Wayne Diffney — The Wacky One. It's not all bad this game of…

Starmer Aaron: Insight Guides: New York City Guide

Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: City Guide New York is a comprehensive guidebook to one of North America's most exciting destinations. Full-color photography combines with the lively text to help you discover the real Big Apple. Forget all the crowds at the regular sights and explore New York like a New Yorker, in the delis, local bars, and small theaters that give this city its energy. With more than 48.7 million visitors in…

Rosen Michael: Fantastic Mr Dahl

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: Just how did Roald Dahl get into writing? Where did he get his ideas from? What ingredients in his life turned him into the kind of writer he was? This title provides answers to these questions. It includes stories and anecdotes from Roald Dahl's school days and family life.

Middleton Pippa: Celebrate

Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: Celebrate by Pippa Middleton is a fully illustrated and beautifully designed book packed with recipes, crafts and inspirational ideas. Beginning with autumn and ending with summer, Celebrate is a one-stop guide to entertaining throughout the British year. It contains a myriad of personal tips, favourite recipes and useful decorating ideas. Practical but full of fun, it guides readers through the…

Francis Dick: Reflex

Скачать книгу (размер 1 503 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 296) Аннотация: Longtime jockey Philip Nore suspects that a racetrack photographer's fatal accident was really murder — and unravels some nasty secrets of corruption, blackmail, and murder.