Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: Presenting stories which represent each layer of the city of Moscow, from the centre of power to the outer rings of desolate estates and tumbledown shacks, this fascinating collection offers a lively and varied portrait in fiction of Russia's mysterious capital city. The collection includes works by Russian authors ranging from Anton Chekhov and Yuri Koval to Larisa Miller and Marina…
Скачать книгу (размер 769 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 152) Аннотация: The conflict between Palestine and Israel is one of the most highly publicized and bitter struggles in history. In this accessible and stimulating Very Short Introduction, Martin Bunton clearly explains the history of the problem, reducing it to its very essence — a modern territorial contest between two nations and one geographical territory. Adopting a fresh and original approach, each section…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Causation is at once familiar and mysterious. Many believe that the causal relation is not directly observable, but that we nevertheless can somehow detect its presence in the world. Common sense seems to have a firm grip on causation, and much work in the natural and social sciences relies on the idea. Yet neither common sense nor extensive philosophical debate has led us to anything like…
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Boris is back in a fourth story — this time he and his classmates succumb to a bout of chicken pox. Miss Cluck has to enlist the help of local farmer Mr Gander and Buttercup the cow to take the poorly animals home and her day in an empty classroom is rather a sad affair. At least she gets the chance to make some honey-oat cookies as a welcome-back treat to give to Boris and his friends when they…
Скачать книгу (размер 687 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 136) Аннотация: Contemporary fiction is a wide and diverse field, now global in dimension, with an enormous range of novels and writers that continues to grow at a fantastic speed. In this Very Short Introduction, Robert Eaglestone provides a clear and engaging exploration of the major themes, patterns, and debates of contemporary fiction. From genre, form, and experimentalism to the legacies of modernism and…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: Philip d'Aubigny is a young knight in the kingdom of Outremer and can't wait to prove himself. His chance comes when he rides into battle to defend his home from attack by Saracen leader, Saladin and his army. But after a disastrous campaign, Philip is taken prisoner by the Turks and must work as a servant-and all the while he is plotting his escape. At last his opportunity arrives and Philip…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Martyrdom is not only a sharply contested term and act, but it has a long history of provoking controversy. One person's martyr is another's terrorist, and one person's martyrdom operation is another's suicide bombing. Suicide attacks have made recurring questions about martyrdom more pertinent to current discussions. What is martyrdom? Why are some people drawn towards giving up their lives as…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Since the 1972 publication of Dean M. Kelley's Why Conservative Churches Are Growing — which, as one reviewer pointed out, was really a book about why the liberal churches have stopped growing — discussion of the Protestant mainline has focused on the tradition's decline. The Christian Century and the Rise of Mainline Protestantism tells a different story, using the lens of the influential…
Скачать книгу (размер 932 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 184) Аннотация: The marine environment is the largest, most important, and yet most mysterious habitat on our planet. It contains more than 99% of the world's living space; produces half of its oxygen; plays a critical role in regulating its climate; and supports a remarkably diverse and exquisitely adapted array of life forms, from microscopic viruses, bacteria, and plankton to the largest existing animals. As…
Скачать книгу (размер 75 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 16) Аннотация: Read and discover all about young animals... What color are baby zebras? Where do young bears live?
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: From the schools of ancient times to the present day, Gary Thomas explores how and why education has evolved has it has. Examining education worldwide, he explains the way schools work, noting how curricula are remarkably consistent around the world. Delving into some of the big questions, Thomas explores the history of education in this Very Short Introduction. Considering various styles such as…
Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: In this Very Short Introduction, Prof Lord John Krebs provides a brief history of human food, from our remote ancestors 3 million years ago to the present day. By looking at the four great transitions in human food — cooking, agriculture, processing, and preservation — he considers a variety of questions, including why people like some kinds of foods and not others; how your senses contribute to…
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Скачать книгу (размер 1 952 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 384) Аннотация: Who formed and shaped the English language? David and Hilary Crystal take us on a journey through Britain to discover the people who gave our language its colour and character; Saxon invaders, medieval scholars, poets, reformers, dictionary writers. Part travelogue, part history, this beautifully illustrated book is full of unexpected delights.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 324) Аннотация: An understanding of economics is vital to any understanding of why environmental problems occur and what best to do about them. This book provides an introduction to the subject of environmental economics without assuming any in-depth prior knowledge of economics. Part one explains the fundamental economic concepts. Part two uses these concepts in understanding and developing policy responses to…
Скачать книгу (размер 75 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 16) Аннотация: Read and discover all about plastic... How do we make plastic? Can we recycle plastic?
Скачать книгу (размер 2 686 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 528) Аннотация: Loathsomeness waits and dreams in the deep, and decay spreads over the tottering cities of men. A time will come — but I must not and cannot think! H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) was a reclusive scribbler of horror stories for the American pulp magazines that specialized in Gothic and science fiction in the interwar years. He often published in Weird Tales and has since become the key figure in the…
Скачать книгу (размер 279 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 56) Аннотация: A woman finds a man on a beach. He is very cold, his clothes are wet, and he cannot speak. The woman phones for help, and an ambulance comes and takes the man to hospital. In hospital they ask the man questions, but he does not answer. He still cannot speak — or does not want to speak. Who is he, this strange man from the sea? What is his name? Where did he come from? And why do they call him the…
Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: These animal stories are perfect for sharing at the end of the day. There's Button the bear cub whose bedtime anxieties are swept away by Daddy's reassurance; there's Christopher Nibble, the funky little guinea pig who shows that you're never too small to play your part in saving the planet; there's Small Rabbit who makes mischief on a windy walk; and then there are animals from all over the…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Here's just the book to enjoy whenever you feel like adding a little spookiness to your life. Whether she's telling ghost stories, turning back time, battling with mischievous wands, or getting ready for a night of trick-or-treating, Winnie brings her very own brand of muddled-up magic to everything she does. Fans who have grown up with Winnie, or those new to her charms, can enjoy her chaotic…