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Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: The Collins Cambridge IGCSE English Student Book covers every skill and topic in the Cambridge First Language English syllabuses 0500 and 0522 in depth, showing students how to make progress towards their target grades.
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Скачать книгу (размер 1 829 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 360) Аннотация: The Frankenstein story updated to the 21st century by the great American storyteller Dean Koontz. In a powerful reworking of one of the classic stories of all time, Dr Frankenstein lives on, seemingly indestructible, more malignant than ever. Frankenstein's first monster, Deucalion, has spent two hundred years trying to put an end to his creator. Now he learns that a new Frankenstein clone,…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: A revealing look backstage at the hit TV show Downton Abbey. In-depth interviews give an exclusive insight into the actors' experiences on set as well as the celebrated creative team behind the award-winning drama. A lavishly illustrated book full of images from the new series including those stunning 1920s costumes, which will delight the millions of devoted Downton fans. Step inside the props…
Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Jane O'Connor's classic story for beginning readers Lulu Goes to Witch School has been given fresh illustrations by Bella Sinclair in this beautiful new edition. Lulu the witch girl is a little nervous about her first day of school, but she heads off with her broom and Dracula lunch box. She immediately loves pretty new teacher, Miss Slime, especially her wart. Lulu's first flying lesson around…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: It's simple. No sight. No questions. 48 hours. An intensely charged erotic journey, perfect for anyone who was seduced by 50 Shades of Grey. When 37-year-old psychologist, Alexandra Blake, leaves her comfortable suburban existence to give a series of lectures, she meets up with Dr Jeremy Quinn, the man who opened her eyes and body to the world in ways she never thought possible. After a few…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: When Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning, his brother, Arthur, is yelling. A bulletin board fell on Stanley during the night, and now he is only half an inch thick! Amazing things begin happening to him. Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even gets to help catch two dangerous art thieves. He may be flat, but he's a hero. This is the very first Flat Stanley adventure,…
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Скачать книгу (размер 911 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 180) Аннотация: Fully updated for 2014, a collection of extremely clear, route-planning maps of Britain and Ireland that fits neatly into the glovebox, pocket, or bag. This handy road atlas makes for the ideal traveling companion. The maps of Britain are at 9.9 miles to 1 inch and the whole of Ireland is covered at 15.8 miles to 1 inch. There is a selection of more detailed urban-area maps at a 4.5 miles to 1…
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