The novel H. Rider Haggard`s celebrated Allan Quatermain series, this book tells more stories of Quartermain`s time in South Africa — presenting his observations about two dueling witch doctors, his father`s death, and, eventually, the fate of his wife, Stella.
ISBN: 978-5-521-06435-9
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: январь 2018
The beloved actor--and #1 bestselling author--writes about the personal philosophy that has carried him through his darkest hours, and speaks with others who have emerged from difficult periods with optimism to spare.
ISBN: 9781401303389
Издательство:
Книжный клуб "Клуб семейного досуга"
Дата выхода: апрель 2009
One night in 1939, Josef Kavalier shuffles into his cousin Sam Clay`s cramped New York bedroom, his arduous and nerve-wracking escape from Prague finally achieved - with the help of his mentor, the master illusionist Kornblum. But little does he realise that this uneasy first meeting is the start of an extraordinary friendship and even more fruitful business partnership. For Sam, Joe`s formidable artistic skills are a chance to liberate them both from lives as inventory clerks at the Empire Novelties Incorporated Company. Together, they create a comic strip called The Escapist, its superhero a Nazi-busting saviour who liberates the oppressed around the world with his Golden Key. The Escapist makes them their fortune and their name, but,...
A gorgeously gothic, wickedly funny new series from Witch Wars illustrator Laura Ellen AndersonWelcome to the world of Nocturnia, where darkness reigns supreme, glitter is terrifying, and unicorns are the stuff of nightmares! Amelia Fang would much rather hang out with her pet pumpkin Squashy and her friends Florence the yeti (don`t call her beast!) and Grimaldi the reaper than dance at her parents` annual Barbaric Ball.And when the King`s spoiled son Tangine captures Squashy, Amelia and her friends must escape the party to plan a daring rescue! In their race against time, they begin to realise things in Nocturnia may not be quite what they seem …Join Amelia on her very first adventure. She won`t bite!This gloriously ghostly new series...
ISBN: 9781405286725
Издательство:
Egmont Books Ltd
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2022
Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was an English novelist of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. "An Eye for an Eye" is one of five novels which Trollope set mainly in Ireland although much of the story takes place at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire. Fred Neville, a young officer in the Hussars, is a heir to an earldom, but before taking up his responsibilities he decides to enjoy a year of adventure in Ireland where his regiment is posted.
ISBN: 978-5-521-08344-2
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июль 2019
Written for pastors with a relatively elementary knowledge of the Old Testament. Includes accounts of how this portion of the Bible has been interpreted throughout history. Easily incorporated into individual sermons.
In 1943, there was an urgent need for Animal Farm. The Soviet Union had become Britain’s ally in the war against Nazi Germany, and criticism of Stalin’s brutal regime was either censored or discouraged. In any case, many intellectuals on the left still celebrated the Soviet Union, claiming that the terrors of its show trials, summary executions and secret police were either exaggerated or necessary. But, to Orwell, Stalin was always a “disgusting murderer” and he wanted to remind people of this fact in a powerful and memorable way.But how to do it? A political essay would never reach a wide enough audience; a traditional novel would take too long to write. Orwell hit on the inspired idea of combining the moralism of the...
ISBN: 9781840228038
Издательство:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
Дата выхода: апрель 2021
The fastest flying insect is a dragonfly. A kangaroo can jump 13.5 metres. Dolphins are intelligent and friendly animals. Animal Athletes of land, sea and air. There are cool cats and other acrobats. Let’s read about them all.
ISBN: 9781408288382
Издательство:
Pearson
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2022
This simple non-fiction book for very young children is filled with facts about dinosaurs. Little children can lift the flaps and peep through the holes in the pages to find out where dinosaurs lived, what they ate and what happened to them.
Down in the jungle there`s a chatter and a squawk. Is it the mummy tiger with her cubs? A bright-eyed tree frog? A bird of paradise or a honey bear having a midnight snack? Children can peep under the leaves and between the trees in this delightful book to spot the creatures in the jungle and see who`s making all that noise.
ISBN: 9781409599159
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: январь 2020
A charming, simple and beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book for little children. Little fingers can lift the flaps in scenes of dark, quiet, sleepy night-time...and reveal the busy activity beneath. Scenes include owls, foxes and mice looking for food, bakers making bread for the morning and a sleeper train travelling through the night. A lovely introduction to the nocturnal world, perfect for sharing with little ones at bed time.
Anna Akhmatova is recognised as one of the greatest poets of Russian literature, an iconic figure who gave voice to the suffering of the Russian people during the brutal years of Stalin`s Terror. Akhmatova began writing at a time when "to think of a woman as a poet was absurd" but her genius soared above any such category. Hailed as a great beauty, she married three times yet her personal life was shot through with tragedy and her only son and third husband were held captive in the Gulags. Through illness, poverty and repression-she maintained her resistance to the regime, with a dignity and composure which led her to be dubbed "Anna of all the Russias".
ISBN: 978-0-7538-2064-3
Издательство:
Орион
Дата выхода: август 2011
Come on a bug hunt in this little book and discover ants building their nest underground, bees making honey in their hive and a bug hotel where lots of creepy crawlies have found a home. With colourful illustrations, flaps to lift and holes to peep through, there’s so much to discover in this fascinating introduction to insects and where they live.
If you peep into the night sky and see the Moon and twinkling stars, you`re peeping right out into space! Lift the flaps and peep through the holes in the pages to discover the planets in our solar system, see astronauts on the International Space Station and find out what else is in space in this beautifully illustrated book for little children.
ISBN: 9781409599142
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: январь 2020