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Скачать книгу (размер 1 952 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 384) Аннотация: «Part «Blackhawk Down», part «The Riddle of the Sands», this is an extraordinarily gripping non-fiction thriller, written by a former MI6 officer. «Operation Kronstadt» not only reveals the early days of Britain's intelligence services but uncovers a truly dramatic story from the Russian Revolution involving a daring rescue attempt and a 'mission impossible' against the best defended naval target…

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Скачать книгу (размер 2 003 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 394) Аннотация: Scattered, disorganized, with a badly coordinated wardrobe, Louise resolves to get it together although even her boyfriend is part-time. But then she discovers she’s succeeded at something: getting pregnant.

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Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: Once in a while a book is produced that captures the energy and spirit of the world of rock. Somebody Someday was published to massive popular and critical acclaim in September 2001, and spent 14 weeks at the top of bestseller lists. It looks at Robbie's professional, family, social and love lives. The insight, honesty and humour combine with quality photographs and design to make this biography…

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Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: «In a sequel to the bestselling «Confessions of a Shopaholic», the plucky, hapless Becky Bloomwood is back. She and her credit cards are making their way across the Atlantic because there just aren't enough shops in London.»

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