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Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Clearly and attractively presented, this reissue of the second edition of the Collins COBUILD Elementary English Grammar offers pre-intermediate learners of English a firm foundation in the principles of English Grammar. The second edition of the Collins COBUILD Elementary English Grammar has been written for pre-intermediate to intermediate learners of English in order to provide them with a…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 441 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 480) Аннотация: Already a movie in production by Dreamworks and an Autum 2010 Indie Next List pick, I AM NUMBER FOUR is the first book in an immensely gripping, actionpacked series about six alien teenagers hiding on Earth, on the run from an evil force bent on eliminating them. The events in this book are real. Names and places have been changed to protect the Lorien Six, who remain in hiding. Take this as your…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 278 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 448) Аннотация: The authorised biography of one of the greatest storytellers of all time, written with complete and exclusive access to the archives stored in the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre. Roald Dahl pushed children's literature into new and uncharted territory. More than fifteen years after his death, his popularity around the globe continues to grow, and worldwide sales of his books have now topped…

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Opportunities multiply as they are seized. Written in the 6th century BC, Sun Tzu‘s The Art of War is a Chinese military treatise that is still revered today as the ultimate commentary on war and military strategy. Focussing on the principle that one can outsmart your foe mentally by thinking very carefully about strategy before resorting to physical battle, this philosophy continues to be…

Скачать книгу (размер 279 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 56) Аннотация: Find out what it's like to be a famous poet, author and performer in this autobiography by Benjamin Zephaniah. Learn what it was like growing up in a house of seven children, meeting Nelson Mandela and how he sets about writing poetry, all told through his own voice and accompanied by artwork from Kate Greenaway winning illustrator Victor Ambrus. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex,…

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…