Скачать книгу (размер 2 549 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 501) Аннотация: «The epic story of Thomas Cale-introduced so memorably in «The Left Hand of God» — continues as the Redeemers use his prodigious gifts to further their sacred goal: the extinction of humankind and the end of the world. To the warrior-monks known as the Redeemers, who rule over massive armies of child slaves, «the last four things» represent the culmination of a faithful life. Death. Judgement.…
Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: Berlitz: Pocket Guide Moscow combines informative text with vivid colour photography to uncover this booming European capital. It covers everything you need to know about the city's attractions, from the Kremlin — the spiritual, artistic and ruling heart of Russia — and Red Square, with the iconic domes of St Basil's Cathedral, to more outlying areas. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 952 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 384) Аннотация: On the marriage of Julius von Felden and Melanie Merz, the fortunes of two families are somewhat fatally entwined. In A Legacy, Sybille Bedford depicts their vastly different worlds the wealthy bourgeois life of the Merzes in Berlin and the aristocratic eccentricity of the von Felden dynasty in rural Baden. Portrayed with exquisite wit and acute observation, their personal upheavals and tragedies…
Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: The Hearing Trumpet is the story of 92-year-old Marian Leatherby, who is given the gift of a hearing trumpet only to discover that what her family is saying is that she is to be committed to an institution. But this is an institution where the buildings are shaped like birthday cakes and igloos, where the Winking Abbess and the Queen Bee reign, and where the gateway to the underworld is open. It…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 512) Аннотация: 'Lady Audley uttered a long, low, wailing cry, and threw up her arms above her head with a wild gesture of despair'. Robert Audley is pleased for his uncle when he brings home a pretty young bride, even though her past is shrouded in mystery. But when his old friend Talboys is treated strangely by Lady Audley, then goes suddenly missing, Robert has no choice but to begin investigations. Lady…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: «Steeplechase jockey Christmas «Kit» Fielding has had more than his share of close calls both on and off the course. But trouble hits close to home when a grudge between his family and his sister's in-laws turns into a blood feud.»
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: When George the giant spies a shop full of wonderful clothes, he decides to treat himself to a new outfit. He puts on his new shirt, pants, shoes, and tie, and is immediately transformed from the scruffiest giant in town to the spiffiest giant in town. But on his way home, George runs into various animals who need his help. And little by little, George finds himself giving away all his new…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: A high-class, transcontinental horse-racing junket should be an idyllic getaway for the super-rich. But one passenger on this train is a sociopath, a genius at blackmail and criminal corruption—and he plans to take everyone for everything they've got.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: As the Resistance attempts to overthrow their vampiric alien masters, elite Cat force member David Valentine embarks on a terrifying journey in search of a long-lost weapon that will guarantee their victory — and the end of the Kurian Order's domination of Earth.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: Returning to the Ozark Territories, freedom fighter David Valentine is shocked to find it overrun by vampiric Kurians under the command of the merciless Consul Solon. In a desperate gambit, Valentine leads a courageous group of soldiers on a mission to drive a spike into the gears of the Kurian Order. Valentine stakes life, honor, and the future of his home in a rebellion that sparks the greatest…
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: Educational and entertaining, these classic Wee Sing book and CD titles are now tailored for the most modern Wee Sing fans. Each 64-page book and one-hour audio CD are contained in reusable blister packages.
Скачать книгу (размер 75 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 16) Аннотация: Picture a camel playing a clarinet and a squirrel on the sax — these are the images that will help youngsters learn their ABCs. Includes a 20-minute cassette where the letters are spoken and the instrument played, while an infectious melody anchors the concept firmly in the child's mind. Full color.
Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: For nearly seventy years, readers have been delighted by the adventures of Christopher Robin and his lovable friends. Paired with the perfectly suited drawings of Ernest H.Shepard, A.A.Milne's classic story continues to captivate children of all ages.
Скачать книгу (размер 4 563 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 896) Аннотация: They presided over the most destructive regimes in history, murdered millions and fought the most barbarous war the world had seen. Yet countless Germans and Russians worshipped them and the values they stood for. How did Hitler and Stalin come to cast such a shadow over the twentieth century? Richard Overy’s acclaimed history is the first to examine both the two regimes and the people who lived…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 441 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 480) Аннотация: One of the masters of 'weird fiction', H. P. Lovecraft expanded the vast boundaries of the horror genre with his vividly imagined stories of exotic and fantastical otherworlds, nightmarish dreamscapes or the supernatural terrors lurking beneath the surface of small-town America. The shadow of New England's witch-hunting past hangs over many of the tales, as in 'The Shunned House' and 'The Dreams…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 865 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 367) Аннотация: Emma is the culmination of Jane Austen's genius, a sparkling comedy of love and marriage. Emma Woodhouse is introduced to us as 'handsome, clever and rich' and, according to Jane Austen, a heroine 'which no one but myself would like'. Yet such is Emma's spirited wit that, despite her superior airs and egotism, few readers have failed to succumb to her charm. The comedy turns on Emma's…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: Are love and devotion enough to create a happy family? When Andi married Ethan she not only got the man she loved but also the chance to be a mother, to his daughters Emily and Sophia. Unable to have a child of her own, Andi saw this opportunity at motherhood as a precious gift. If only it were that simple. For this is not a happy family, and the trouble lies with Emily. Her conflicted feelings…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: Includes both Nikolay Gogol's short fiction and famous drama. The stories gathered here range from comic to tragic and describe the isolated lives of low-ranking clerks, lunatics and swindlers. They include Diary of a Madman, Nevsky Prospect, and The Overcoat.
Скачать книгу (размер 2 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 432) Аннотация: Brothers Tony, Sean and Ned had the perfect upbringing. They adore their parents and actually look forward to coming home for Sunday lunch. But now they’ve grown up and real life’s starting to get in the way. Tony’s dealing with divorce and weight problem. Novelist Sean is up against a serious case of writer’s block and a shock announcement from his ‘perfect’ new girlfriend. And their parents…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 039 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 401) Аннотация: Now freelancing from south Florida, Dr. Kay Scarpetta returns to Richmond, Virginia, the city that turned its back on her five years ago. Investigating the death of a young girl, she must follow the twisting leads and track the strange details to reveal the sad truth that may be more than even she can bear.