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Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Few writers had to confront so many of the last century's mass tragedies as Vasily Grossman. He is likely to be remembered, above all, for the terrifying clarity with which he writes about the Shoah, the Battle of Stalingrad and the Terror Famine in the Ukraine. An Armenian Sketchbook, however, shows us a very different Grossman; it is notable for its warmth, its sense of fun and for the benign…

Скачать книгу (размер 3 176 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 624) Аннотация: August 30, 1975. The day of the disappearance. The day a small New Hampshire town lost its innocence. That summer Harry Quebert fell in love with fifteen-year-old Nola Kellergan. Thirty-three years later, her body is dug up from his yard along with a manuscript copy of his career-defining novel. Quebert is the only suspect. Marcus Goldman — Quebert's most gifted protege — throws off his writer's…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: Mogadishu, Somalia. A luxury cruise liner has been captured by Somali pirates, with 860 lives at the mercy of the ruthless hijackers. Jake Grafton, head of Middle Eastern covert Ops for the CIA, has contacted his uniquely talented operative Tommy Carmellini, requesting his presence. Grafton's veins of ice and nerves of steel make him Washington's go-to man in a crisis, while Carmellini has the…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: England, 1154. As Henry II seizes the throne after years of turmoil, a new dynasty is poised to haul this hitherto turbulent nation out from the Dark Ages and transform it into the nation state we recognize today. Featuring some of England's greatest but also most notorious kings, the house of Plantagenet would reign for over 300 blood-soaked, yet foundational, years. The dynasty provides some of…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 278 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 448) Аннотация: Surrounded by evil, how long can one man's good intentions last? February 1941, Berlin: A murderer is on a killing spree. The Murder Squad is in the midst of the biggest manhunt the city has ever seen. Georg Heuser is the idealistic, brilliant young detective set to crack the case. July 1959, West Germany: Lawyers Max Kraus and Paula Siebert are investigating war crimes of unimaginable magnitude…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 931 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 576) Аннотация: 'I'm looking for that perfect blend of flavours; the taste that used to be you.' It's been 18 months since my husband was murdered and I've decided to finish writing The Flavours of Love, the cookbook he started before he died. Everyone thinks I'm coping so well without him — they have no idea what I've been hiding or what I did back then to protect my family. But now that my 14-year-old daughter…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 360 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 464) Аннотация: Fate sends two star-crossed lovers, Sasha and Volodenka, on two separate journeys across space and time. Sasha finds herself as a young woman in a time not far from the present day. Volodenka finds himself as a young soldier in a horrific conflict at the turn of the twentieth century. Yet, despite their cosmic schism, their letters still reach one another; as he helps her to come to terms with…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Both an inspirational travel guide, and a beautiful reference, Spiritual Places combines awe-inspiring photography and memorable narrative to tell the stories of the holiest temples and ancient ruins, the most hallowed churches and the places of ancient power. Each location has been handpicked for its breathtaking scenery and its uniquely humbling qualities. Spanning every continent on the planet…

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Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: 'If only our country hadn't been invaded. If only we could have carried on the way we used to, watching other people's wars on television'. Book 5 of The Tomorrow Series. Ellie and her friends are more determined than ever to make an impact on the enemy. But the constant fighting is beginning to take its toll on the group. Kevin is suffering an emotional breakdown, and the friendship that has…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 850 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 364) Аннотация: Picture two people, young and in love. Picture them being separated from one another. Picture them keeping their love alive through letters. So far, so simple. Now imagine they've not just been separated geographically, but also historically. Imagine that their love and letters now defy time and place, life and death. By now you realize that this novel is unique. And, when you learn how it has…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 926 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 379) Аннотация: DS Aector McAvoy is a man with a troubled past. His unwavering belief in justice has made him an outsider in the police force he serves. When three seemingly unconnected people are brutally murdered in the weeks before Christmas, the police must work quickly to stop more deaths. It is only McAvoy who can see the connection between the victims. A killer is playing God — and McAvoy must find a way…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Great cities have always captured the popular imagination — from the souks of Marrakesh to the bustling streets of Tokyo, each one has a unique allure. Exploring urban locations from every continent, Dream Cities handpicks 50 of the most lively and beautiful cultural centres the planet has to offer. The history and sights of sprawling capitals — New York, London and Beijing — are covered…

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: The Art of War is one of the most successful treatises on warfare and military strategy of all time. Written by ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu in the 6th century BC, it has since been consulted by countless military and political leaders, including Napoleon, Montgomery and Mao Zedong. Divided into thirteen chapters covering all aspects of warfare, Sun Tzu's lessons are as relevant today as they…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: In Soviet Russia the desire for freedom is also a desire for the freedom to love. Lovers live as outlaws, traitors to the collective spirit, and love is more intense when it feels like an act of resistance. Now entering middle age, an orphan recalls the fleeting moments that have never left him — a scorching day in a blossoming orchard with a woman who loves another; a furtive, desperate affair…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: In kidnapping cases, the first few hours are crucial. After that, the chances of being found alive go from slim to nearly none. Alex Prevost — beautiful, resourceful, tough — may be no ordinary victim, but her time is running out. Commandant Camille Verhoeven and his detectives have nothing to go on: no suspect, no lead, rapidly diminishing hope. All they know is that a girl was snatched off the…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Whether you are already a seasoned director or simply a film fan, this comprehensive guide features everything you need to know to make a digital film: from the basics of capturing footage and planning a shoot, to the more advanced aspects of editing and post-production. Clear, step-by-step instruction on the technical aspects of filming with HD and DSLR cameras — including the latest advice on…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: The heavens are alive with breathtaking beauty: from the incandescent surface of the Sun to the shimmering tail of a comet; the birth of planets to the death of stars; the dancing shadows of Jupiter's moons to the silhouettes of eclipses. The Cosmic Gallery contemplates the entire cosmos as a grand celestial art exhibit. In six thematically organized chapters, Giles Sparrow presents an array of…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: In today's jet-fuelled, caffeine-charged, celebrity-a-minute world, who actually has the time to watch a film from start to finish? Let's face it, life's too short. Now, Film in Five Seconds lets you fast-forward to the best bits so you can enjoy all your favourite movie moments in — literally — moments. Design studio H-57 have taken over 100 iconic films and cut away all the useless details,…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: 'Let each know that for each the body, the mind and the soul have been freed to fulfill themselves'. These powerful words, spoken by Nelson Mandela in his inaugural address as the new president of South Africa, are taken from just one of the forty important and thought-provoking speeches in this collection. Ranging from 1945 to the present day, they provide an important insight into the modern…