Скачать книгу (размер 667 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 132) Аннотация: Deep in the forest a call was sounding, and he felt compelled to turn his back upon the fire, and to plunge into the forest. Half St. Bernard, half sheepdog, Buck is stolen away from his comfortable life as a pet in California and sold to dog traders. He soon finds himself aboard a ship, on its way to Northern Canada. Surrounded by cruelty, Buck's natural instincts and behaviour begin to emerge…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: From the sugar plantations of Saint-Domingue to the lavish parlors of New Orleans at the turn of the 19th century, Isabel Allende's latest novel tells the story of a mulatta woman, a slave and concubine, determined to take control of her own destiny in a society where that would seem impossible. Born a slave on the island of Saint-Domingue — now known as Haiti — Tete is the product of violent…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: Teenage humour and high profile author. The first book by Louise Rennison on our list and a global acquistion with HCUS. Funky teenage protagonist gets taken to live in the USA much against her wishes. What happens there is a wise-cracking, gob-smacking, screamingly funny account to rival any of Louise Rennison's previous 'Georgia' books, and more!
Скачать книгу (размер 850 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 168) Аннотация: An incredible visual insight into one of the most eagerly anticipated films of 2011. In autumn 2011 Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson are teaming up to launch The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn. The first of two movies being produced, this film will bring to life the enormously popular books by Herge in performance-captured, 3D form. Starring Jamie Bell (of Billy Elliot fame) as…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 523 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 496) Аннотация: Where there's Hope there's trouble! Ben Hope lives on the edge. A former elite member of the SAS, Ben is tortured by a tragedy from his past and now devotes his life to finding kidnapped children. But when Ben is recruited to locate an ancient manuscript which could save a dying child, he embarks on the deadliest quest of his life. The document is alleged to contain the formula for the elixir of…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 849 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 560) Аннотация: A tale of high adventure and derring-do set in the same Victorian-style world as the acclaimed The Court of the Air and The Rise of the Iron Moon. A secret grave enough to kill for! The isolated island of Jago is the only home Hannah Conquest has ever known. But her carefree existence comes to an abrupt halt when her guardian, Archbishop Alice Grey, is brutally murdered. Someone desperately wants…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 952 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 384) Аннотация: Can the secrets of one woman's past change another woman's future? Cate is a gifted young artist who survives in New York by producing remarkable copies of Old Masters.She arrives in London to stay with her aunt Rachel who owns an auction house, determined to leave the pain of her past behind. Cate is sent to Devon with Rachel's colleague Jack to value the contents of Endsleigh, the grand…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: The first part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring an exclusive cover designed to complement the new 'History of Middle-earth' series. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power — the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring — the ring that rules them all — which has fallen into the…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: The second part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring an exclusive cover designed to complement the new 'History of Middle-earth' series. This edition, styled to complement the new 'History of Middle-earth' series, tells the story of Frodo and the Companions of the Ring, who have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the…
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: This hilarious set of poems by award-winning and much-loved poet Roger McGough explores the weird and the wonderful. Filled with brand new poems and accompanied by wonderful illustrations from Natalie Kilany, this book will resonate with young readers everywhere. This hilarious set of poems by award-winning and much-loved poet Roger McGough explores the weird and the wonderful. Filled with brand…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Big Nate is back starring in the third instalment of his own super-funny series. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired Jeff Kinney, author of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID. Big Nate's scout troop is fundraising and while door-to-door selling isn't really Nate's thing, there's nothing like a Grand Prize to get him motivated. Especially when the prize is an awesomely cool customised skateboard…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 432) Аннотация: The final part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring an exclusive cover designed to complement the new 'History of Middle-earth' series. The climactic volume of the trilogy, wherein the little hobbit and his trusty companions make a terrible journey to the heart of the land of the Shadow in a final reckoning with the power of Sauron. Impossible to describe in a few…
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Collins Easy Learning practice skills books help children develop their literacy and numeracy skills, through lots of fun activities. Colourful motivating activities make learning fun. Helpful tips and answers are included to help support learning. Easy to use — clear guidance for parent and child. Easy to learn — colourful and engaging activities keep motivation levels high. Easy to remember —…
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 360 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 464) Аннотация: Matt Ridley, acclaimed author of the classics 'Genome' and 'Nature via Nurture', turns from investigating human nature to investigating human progress. In 'The Rational Optimist' Ridley offers a counterblast to the prevailing pessimism of our age, and proves, however much we like to think to the contrary, that things are getting better. Over 10,000 years ago there were fewer than 10 million…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: Meet Carrie Bradshaw before 'Sex and the City!' The Carrie Diaries is the coming-of-age story of one of the most iconic characters of our generation. Before Sex and the City, Carrie Bradshaw was a small town girl who knew she wanted more. She's ready for real life to start, but first she must navigate her senior year of high school. Up until now, Carrie and her friends have been inseparable. Then…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: The warm and wonderful new novel from the natural heir to Maeve Binchy Eleanor Levine left Ireland seventy years ago with little more than a suitcase and her mother's handwritten recipe book. Now, a lifetime later, she's returning from New York with hard won wisdom and memories of her own. A renowned psychoanalyst, Eleanor knows there's one final journey she has to make! Lovely young actress…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: This brand new full-colour art book reveals in sumptuous detail more than 100 paintings based on The Lord of the Rings by acclaimed Dutch artist, Cor Blok, many of which appear here for the first time. Fifty years ago, shortly after The Lord of the Rings was first published, Cor Blok read the trilogy and was completely captivated by its invention and epic storytelling. The breadth of imagination…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: The perfect guide for those looking to improve their English grammar for use in the workplace. If you use English on a regular basis, but you feel you need to brush up a little on your grammar, Collins' new Business Grammar and Practice is the perfect solution. Well-known EFL experts Nick Brieger and Simon Sweeney guide the user through 72 short, succinct units to explain the structure of the…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 441 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 480) Аннотация: A deadly conspiracy! An ancient prophecy! A race to prevent Armageddon! A thrilling, high-octane race to save civilisation that will engross fans of Dan Brown and Sam Bourne. When ex-SAS operative Ben Hope decided to give up rescuing kidnap victims in favour of the Theology studies he abandoned years before, he should have known that fate would decide differently. Searching for missing biblical…