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Скачать книгу (размер 1 952 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 384) Аннотация: Set in Victorian London-where magic is real and Elemental Masters control the powers of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth-the fourth novel in this best-selling series tells the story of Lord Alderscroft, Master of the British Elemental Masters Council-the most powerful Fire Master ever to lead the Council. Loosely based on The Snow Queen, The Wizard of London delves into Lord Alderscroft's youth, when…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 095 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 412) Аннотация: Harry Lyon was a rational man, a cop who refused to let his job harden his soul. His partner urged him to surrender to the chaos of life. But Harry believed in order and reason. Then one fateful day, he was forced to shoot a man—and a homeless stranger with bloodshot eyes uttered the haunting words that challenged Harry Lyon's sanity… “Ticktock, ticktock. You'll be dead in sixteen hours...Dead by…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Burroughs' first novel, a largely autobiographical account of the constant cycle of drug dependency, cures and relapses, remains the most unflinching, unsentimental account of addiction ever written. Through junk neighborhoods in New York, New Orleans and Mexico City, through time spent kicking, time spent dealing and time rolling drunks for money, through junk sickness and a sanatorium, Junky is…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: «This newest addition to the Kurt Austin series (after Blue Gold) has the men from NUMA ([National] Underwater & Marine Agency) team up with former KGB spies to face down a Russian mobster with czarist aspirations and a zealot's hatred for the «corruption and materialism» of the Western lifestyle. The NUMA research vessel Argo is in the Black Sea for a PR jaunt when Austin spots the overdue TV…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 432) Аннотация: Returning to Washington after a harrowing case in the Middle East, CIA agent and al-Qaeda infiltrator John Wells is selected to investigate a surge in Taliban activity with possible Asian ties. By the author of The Faithful Spy. 150,000 first printing

Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: Meet Doug Black-the Wilder brother who’s been missing for centuries. With no idea of where he’s from, he’s become an angry young cop with the ability to transform into a cougar in search of others like him, he comes across a beautiful woman who may hold the secret to his destiny...

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: «This volume contains a selection of early works by Yevgeny Alexandrovich Yevtushenko who blazed a trail for a generation of Soviet poets with a confident poetic voice that moves effortlessly between social and personal themes. «Zima Junction» vividly describes his idyllic childhood in Siberia and his impressions of home after a long absence in Moscow. Private moments are captured in «Waking», on…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: Blessed — or cursed — with the ability to change into a sleek panther, and driven by a dark soul he's accepted as his fate, Adrik Wilder abandons his family and his honor to pursue a life of wickedness. He excels at every vice, including kidnapping Karen Sonnet to use for his selfish purposes. But Karen's spirit and passion make him question the force of his family's curse. And when a new evil…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: When her former boss and mentor is arrested for murder and left to rot behind bars by his own kind, it's up to shapeshifting car mechanic Mercy Thompson to clear his name, whether he wants her to or not. And she'll have to choose between the two werewolves in her life-whether she wants to or not.

Скачать книгу (размер 3 257 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 640) Аннотация: 1995, Scotland — The prison of Cornton Vale. Laura Brannigan is in jail for murder. For two years she's been battling for justic — insisting that she didn't kill her best friend, Jackie. Yet with her spirits at their lowest ebb, she receives a letter that takes her back to a different time and memory of an old love ...Twenty years ago was a heady time for Laura: she'd escaped an abusive home and…

Скачать книгу (размер 3 839 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 754) Аннотация: A spy, a killer, an imposter, and three extraordinary heroes are featured in one unique novel. In The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters...three most-unlikely but nevertheless extraordinary heroes become inadvertently involved in the diabolical machinations of a cabal bent upon enslaving thousands through a devilish 'process': Miss Temple is a feisty young woman with corkscrew curls who wishes only…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Exuberant rhymes are an intrinsic part of the appeal of Roald Dahl's books — and here are some classic and magical moments from the books, together with some previously unpublished treats. There are seven themed sections bursting with monsters, ghastly children, magical creatures, unpleasant adults and a few surprises. Songs and Verse is illustrated by Quentin Blake, as well as leading artists…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: In his autobiography, published in 1975, the private Andy Warhol talks about love, sex, food, beauty, fame, work, money, success; about New York and America; and about himself — his childhood in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, good times and bad times in the Big Apple, the explosion of his career in the Sixties, and life among celebrities.

Скачать книгу (размер 2 931 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 576) Аннотация: One of the greatest figures of his age, Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800-59) was widely admired throughout his life for his prose, poetry, political acumen and oratorical skills. Among the most successful and enthralling histories ever written, his History of England won instantaneous success following the publication of its first volumes in 1849, and was rapidly translated into most European…

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Someone's been stealing from the three meanest farmers around, and they know the identity of the thief—it's Fantastic Mr. Fox! Working alone they could never catch him; but now fat Boggis, squat Bunce, and skinny Bean have joined forces, and they have Mr. Fox and his family surrounded. What they don't know is that they're not dealing with just any fox—Mr. Fox would rather die than surrender. Only…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 380 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 468) Аннотация: Gaby and Connor have a loving, trusting marriage. They know every detail about each other. And now with their son Ethan about to set off for university, Gaby and Connor will be alone again to spend quality time together. But there is one person missing from Gaby's life. One person who she cannot forgot — Nancy, her best friend since childhood A haunting novel about friendship and secrets that…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: Can you ever really trust a vampire? Cassandra Palmer can see the future and communicate with spirits — talents that make her attractive to the dead and the undead. The ghosts of the dead aren't usually dangerous; they just like to talk...a lot. The undead are another matter. Like any sensible girl, Cassie tries to avoid vampires. But, when the bloodsucking mafioso she escaped three years ago…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 931 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 576) Аннотация: When brutal terrorists strike at the heart of Washington, the usual suspects are blamed. But this time, America's worst nightmare has come true — the terror comes from within. Former 'black ops' soldier Jason March is the mastermind behind the vicious attacks. Only one man has the power to stop March's bloodlust — the man who trained him — Ryan Kealey. Once an elite but maverick Special Forces…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Families are toxic... Thanksgiving, New England, and writer Cynthia has been persuaded by elder sister Frances to come and visit for the autumn holiday. Cynthia is reluctant to join in this family reunion because she'd rather not see their long-estranged father. Yet Frances is adamant that they must all meet to clear the air — poisoned ever since their mother died when they were children. But…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 875 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 369) Аннотация: Sid knows the perils of racing all too well, but in his day jockeys didn't usually cross the finish line with three. 38 rounds in the chest-which is how he found Huw Walker, the winner of a coveted race only a few hours earlier. Now Halley's quest for answers will push him to his very limits-both on and off the track.