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Скачать книгу (размер 3 421 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 672) Аннотация: Hawaii overflows with natural beauty, from soft sand beaches to dramatic volcano cliffs. The islands' offerings, from urban Honolulu in Oahu to the luxe resorts of Maui to the natural wonders of Kauai and the Big Island, appeal to all tastes. There's also much to appreciate about the state's unique culture and the tradition of aloha that has welcomed millions of visitors over the years.
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Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: Moscow, the heart of the nation and home to the history-rich Kremlin, where rulers from Ivan the Terrible to Lenin have left their mark; St. Petersburg, a city born of the passion of its founder, Peter the Great, and today a gigantic Faberge egg stuffed with great art, sunset-colored palaces, and lollipop-striped cathedrals. As more travelers than ever are making their own voyages by cruising the…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 768 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 544) Аннотация: The lights, the sounds, the energy: New York City is the quintessential American city, a constantly exciting, fast-changing destination that people revisit over and over. Fodor's New York City 2014, with rich colour photos throughout, captures the city's universal appeal, from museums to music venues, from Broadway spectacles to gastronomic delights.
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Скачать книгу (размер 2 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 552) Аннотация: Brazil is full of flavor, fun, and fabulous history. Explore some of the best tourist stops, as well as the more out-of-the-way places for a memorable experience.
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Скачать книгу (размер 2 441 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 480) Аннотация: For many travellers, this is the trip of a lifetime: Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Inca, and the Nazca lines are among the most-visited and awe-inspiring archaeological sites in the world. Bursting with beautiful full-colour photos, Fodor's Peru provides expert advice on everything from the best guides to the Inca Trail to how to experience native cultures on Lake Titicaca.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 911 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 376) Аннотация: «With many of the state's most popular destinations, including Miami, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, the Everglades, and the Florida Keys, Fodor's South Florida offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. «Word of Mouth» quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 993 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 392) Аннотация: With history around every corner, Washington, D.C. is a city that magically blends yesterday and today. This updated guide — often among our top domestic best-sellers — lets travelers discover the myriad, charms of the nation's capital, from its stately monuments to the trendiest restaurants. World-class museums, shady parks, and an important arts scene make Washington, D.C. an ever-changing…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 441 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 480) Аннотация: It isn't often you receive a letter from the dead. When Vianne Rocher receives a letter from beyond the grave, she has no choice but to follow the wind that blows her back to Lansquenet, the village in which eight years ago, she opened up a chocolate shop. But returning to her old home, Vianne is completely unprepared for what she is to find there. Women veiled in black, the scent of spices and…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 360 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 464) Аннотация: Sam Vimes is a man on the run. Yesterday he was a duke, a chief of police and the ambassador to the mysterious, fat-rich country of Uberwald. Now he has nothing but his native wit and the gloomy trousers of Uncle Vanya (don't ask). It's snowing. It's freezing. And there are monsters on his trail...
Скачать книгу (размер 2 278 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 448) Аннотация: William just wants to get at the truth. Unfortunately, everyone else wants to get at William. And it's only the third edition. William de Worde is the accidental editor of the Discworld's first newspaper. Now he must cope with the traditional perils of a journalist's life — people who want him dead, a recovering vampire with a suicidal fascination for flash photography, some more people who want…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: Dodger is a tosher — a sewer scavenger living in the squalor of Dickensian London. Everyone who is nobody knows Dodger. Anyone who is anybody doesn't. But when he rescues a young girl from a beating, suddenly everybody wants to know him. And Dodger's tale of skulduggery, dark plans and even darker deeds begins...
Скачать книгу (размер 2 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 432) Аннотация: The Black Prince is both a remarkable thriller and a story about being in love. Bradley Pearson, narrator and hero, is an elderly writer with a 'block'. Finding himself surrounded by predatory friends and relations — his ex-wife, her delinquent brother, a younger, deplorably successful writer, Arnold Baffin, Baffin's restless wife and engaging daughter — Bradley attempts to escape. His failure to…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 620 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 319) Аннотация: WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE® IN LITERATURE 2013 A New York Times Notable Book A Washington Post Notable Work of Fiction A Best Book of the Year: The Atlantic, NPR, San Francisco Chronicle, Vogue, AV Club In story after story in this brilliant new collection, Alice Munro pinpoints the moment a person is forever altered by a chance encounter, an action not taken, or a simple twist of fate. Her…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: For over ten years, Top Gear has been travelling all over Britain in the course of making the world's best programme about cars, driving, and three men in smart-casual clothes shouting at each other. So, who better to assemble a guide to Britain itself with all its glories, quirks and multiple words for bread rolls? This book is not only a guide for outsiders; it is an invaluable reference manual…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: From Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar to Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, and many more, the World of Eric Carle brings all of the beloved illustrator's creations together. Boys and girls ages 3-7 will have hours of fun adding their own creative touches to the art of Eric Carle in this deluxe activity book that includes over 200 scenes to color and over 50 full-color stickers.