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Скачать книгу (размер 2 523 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 496) Аннотация: As a girl, Clara del Valle can read fortunes, make objects move as if they had lives of their own, and predict the future. Following the mysterious death of her sister, Rosa the Beautiful, Clara is mute for nine years. When she breaks her silence, it is to announce that she will be married soon to the stern and volatile landowner Esteban Trueba. Set in an unnamed Latin American country over three…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 244) Аннотация: «One of the most popular destinations for Americans in the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands lie between the sun-kissed beaches of Cancun and the western tip of Jamaica. Famous for their ravishing coral reefs, safety, and hospitality, the Cayman Islands are a favorite destination for families, couples, and scuba divers. «InFocus Cayman Islands» has detailed coverage of Grand Cayman but also in-depth…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: Acclaimed The Science of Discworld centred around an original Pratchett story about the wizards of Discworld. In it they accidentally witnessed the creation and evolution of our universe, a plot which was interleaved with a Cohen & Stewart non-fiction narrative about Big Science. In The Science of Discworld II: The Globe our authors join forces again to see just what happens when the wizards…
Скачать книгу (размер 3 339 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 656) Аннотация: 'Crowded, crammed, bursting with manic erudition, garlicky puns, omnilingual jokes... which meshes the real and personalised history of the twentieth century' (Martin Amis). Kenneth Toomey is an eminent novelist of dubious talent; Don Carlo Campanati is a man of God, a shrewd manipulator who rises through the Vatican to become the architect of church revolution and a candidate for sainthood.…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 951 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 580) Аннотация: «Beautiful beaches, perfect weather, movie-star glamour...there are so many reasons to visit Southern California that deciding where to go and what to do can be a bit overwhelming. Fodor's Southern California 2013 takes the guesswork out of choosing the perfect SoCal experiences--from picking the perfect Santa Barbara bistro to finding the best studio tour in Hollywood. This guide is filled with…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: When a wizardly experiment goes adrift, the wizards of Unseen University find themselves with a pocket universe on their hands: Roundworld, where neither magic nor common sense seems to stand a chance against logic. The Universe, of course, is our own. And Roundworld is Earth. As the wizards watch their accidental creation grow, we follow the story of our universe from the primal singularity of…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: In 1950, no mountain higher than 8,000 meters had ever been climbed. Maurice Herzog and other members of the French Alpine Club resolved to try. This is the enthralling story of the first conquest of Annapurna and the harrowing descent. With breathtaking courage and grit manifest on every page, Annapurna is one of the greatest adventure stories ever told. As well as an introduction by Joe…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery, this Austen journal is sure to delight and inspire your prose! The 5-year journal has become one of the most popular ways to keep a diary. Simply turn to today s date and take a few moments to reflect on a quote from one of Jane Austen s iconic works. When you finish the year, move on to the next section. As the years pass, you ll notice how your entries…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Forget Paris — London is the city for lovers. London for Lovers navigates the changing face of the Capital, with all of its secrets and surprises, mapping out romantic dates full of originality, spontaneity, and adventure, allowing you to concentrate on the main event — each other. Whether your idea of a blissful date is walking with dinosaurs in Crystal Palace or star-gazing in Greenwich Park,…
Скачать книгу (размер 503 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 100) Аннотация: A witty homage to both the Big Apple and the City of Lights, this collection of 50 visual comparisons between the two cities will delight anyone who appreciates well-observed illustrations of urban life (in the tradition of Robinson's New York Line By Line, and Matteo Pericoli's New York Unfurled). Based on the blog Paris Versus New York (parisvsnyc.blogspot.com) and an upcoming book (Penguin,…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Photoshop is an entry into a new world of colour and textures that artists can apply with the touch of a keyboard. Designed as a comprehensive series of in-depth tutorials for painters, photographers and printmakers, Photoshop for Artists demonstrated in detail the complete range of Photoshop techniques that arists can use to produce a wealth of creative imagery.
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Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: Do you ever stop to wonder how you got where you are? The Q&A a Day Journal shows you what was going through your head each day — for five years of your life. Simply turn to today’s date, answer the question at the top of the page, and when you finish the journal, start over. As you return to the daily questions again over the years, you’ll notice how your answers change (or don’t)! With…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: Global democracy is at a crossroads and David Graeber, one of the most influential scholars and activists of recent decades, here offers the perfect book to address this historical moment: a short, provocative exploration of the idea of democracy, its current crisis, and its still untapped potential as a tool for change.
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Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: 365 days. 5 years. 1,825 happy moments. The Happiness Journal is the ideal project for anyone who is looking to add more meaning and happiness to their lives but is short on time. Based on the book, The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, this five-year journal will help you make a time capsule of the next few years in the simplest way possible. You can start at any point in the year. Simply…
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Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: The principles of creativity revealed in deceptively simple words and pictures by the man behind the world's most successful advertising agency. Simplicity looks easy. It's not. It's easier to complicate than simplify. Now in a pocket-sized format, Brutal Simplicity of Thought, presents stunningly simple examples of concepts that have changed the world — from the single piece of paper that became…