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Скачать книгу (размер 1 906 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 375) Аннотация: New York Times bestselling author and noted British historian Alison Weir gives us the first full-scale, in-depth biography of Mary Boleyn, sister to Queen Anne as well as mistress to Anne's husband, Henry VIII — and one of the most misunderstood figures of the Tudor age. Making use of extensive original research, Weir shares revelations on the ambitious Boleyn family and the likely nature of the…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 039 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 401) Аннотация: A new novel from Zadie Smith, set in Northwest London Somewhere in Northwest London stands Caldwell housing estate, relic of 70s urban planning. Five identical blocks, deliberately named: Hobbes, Smith, Bentham, Locke, and Russell. If you grew up here, the plan was to get out and get on, to something bigger, better. Thirty years later ex-Caldwell kids Leah, Natalie, Felix, and Nathan have all…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 278 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 448) Аннотация: From the author of the best-selling One Minute to Midnight, a riveting account of the final six months of World War II, during which the promise of Yalta gave way to the open conflict that led inexorably to the Cold War. When Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin met in Yalta in February 1945, Hitler's armies were on the run, and victory was imminent. The task of the three leaders was to forge the…

Скачать книгу (размер 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 40) Аннотация: A boy and his favorite stuffed animals share their days with one another in this cozy bedtime picture book from Mem Fox. There was once a boy who loved bedtime. What could be more wonderful than sharing bedtime with beloved friends? The little boy in this gentle and fun story loves to talk to his stuffed animals each evening and share with them all the things that happened to him that day — and…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 467 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 289) Аннотация: «A heartwarming debut novel, now a major movie by David O. Russell — nominated for eight Academy Awards (including Best Picture), four Golden Globes, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards! «Aawww shucks!» NPR's Nancy Pearl said. «I know that's hardly a usual way to begin a book review, but it was my immediate response to finishing Matthew Quick's heartwarming, humorous and soul-satisfying first…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 768 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 544) Аннотация: This lavishly illustrated visual reference is an authoritative survey of the intriguing world of animals. The first section is an overview of animal evolution, classification, biology, behavior, habitats and adaptations. At the core of the book is an encyclopedic survey of all the animal groups-mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and invertebrates. A gallery of more than 2,000 species…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 829 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 360) Аннотация: The Best American Comics showcases the work of both established and up-and-coming contributers from 2012. Guest Editor Francoise Mouly — long-time art editor at The New Yorker and founder of the graphic anthologies RAW — has culled the best pieces from graphic novels, pamphlet comics, newspapers, magazines, minicomics, and the Web to create a stunning installment, complete this year with a…

Скачать книгу (размер 259 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 52) Аннотация: Play and learn with Curious George, star monkey of the number-one preschool TV show! This pop-up schoolhouse displays both the outside of the school and the inside of a classroom, and six perforated Curious George characters are ready to take on their new student roles! The set also includes three popular Curious George concept books: Shapes, Numbers, and Color Fun, all square paperbacks.…

Скачать книгу (размер 3 890 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 764) Аннотация: This trilogy spanning World War II, based in part on Evelyn Waugh's own experiences as an army officer, is the author's surpassing achievement as a novelist. Its central character is Guy Crouchback, head of an ancient but decayed Catholic family, who at first discovers new purpose in the challenge to defend Christian values against Nazi barbarism, but then gradually finds the complexities and…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 411 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 278) Аннотация: A very readable companion, this Brief Guide includes everything J.R.R. Tolkien: a brief biography, a critical view of Tolkien and what the literati think of him, his profession as a linguist, how Beowulf and other works influenced him, how he invented the nomenclatures and languages for Middle-earth, and much more.

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: A book for doodling, drawing, laughing, and imagining! Featuring the humourous art of Calef Brown and a wonderful menagerie to stretch and inspire your artistic talents (whether large or small), plus silly stickers to play with. Includes ferocious snails, beautiful giraffes, guitar-playing hound dogs, man-eating bunny rabbits, and many other animals you've never drawn before!

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: Following in the bestselling footsteps of the Strangest series, London is now available in a beautiful gift format — the perfect present for the London obsessive in the family! This fascinating volume is packed with amazing things you didn't know about the capital, such as the fact that it's still forbidden to run, carry an umbrella or whistle in Burlington Arcade. Did you also know, for example,…

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: From Apricot to Zucchini, and everything in between, here is a beautiful photographic alphabet of world food. Acclaimed photographer and owner of the World Food Cafe in London, Chris Caldicott takes us on a mouth-watering tour of the different crops, dishes and ways of eating from every continent. Find out what Moroccans eat for a healthy snack and how ice is sold in Bangladesh, visit a kitchen…

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: This is a beautifully bound gift edition of these classic tales of the famous bear. This beautiful book contains two classic Alfred Bestall stories: Rupert & The Mare's Nest and Rupert & The Lost Cuckoo. Rupert and the Mare's Nest — What's a Mare's nest? Rupert asks his father when he reads the words in a book. They don't exist, says Mr. Bear — but Rupert is determined to find one, and his search…

Скачать книгу (размер 146 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 30) Аннотация: Explore the sights in Ireland's capital city with this foldout keepsake tucked into a stylish slipcase. Traveling to Dublin? Just returned? Wish you could go? Discover a dozen popular spots, from Dublin Castle (now a convention center) to the lofty St. Patrick's Cathedral, from the handsome brick townhouses of Merrion Square to Gaiety Theatre, the city's longest-running theatrical stage.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: Injected with new material and special design elements, Invisible Monsters Remix fulfills Chuck Palahniuk's original vision for his 1999 novel, turning a daring satire on beauty and the fashion industry into an even more wildly unique reading experience. Palahniuk's fashion-model protagonist has it all-boyfriend, career, loyal best friend-until an accident destroys her face, her ability to speak,…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: This is a beautifully bound gift edition of this classic tale of a girl and her horse. Velvet Brown is a 14 year old girl living in small coastal village in the 1920s. She dreams of owning and training horses one day. When she and her friend Mi see a piebald horse jump a five foot fence, they decide to follow Velvet's dream to ride in the Grand National. But will Velvet be allowed to ride in the…

Скачать книгу (размер 167 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 34) Аннотация: Walter the Baker is famous for his breads, rolls, cookies, tarts, and pies. The Duke and Duchess especially love his warm sweet rolls, delivered fresh to their castle every morning. But one day the cat spills the milk, and Walter is forced to serve the Duke and Duchess rolls made with water. After one bite the Duke throws down his roll in disgust and summons Walter to the castle. He threatens to…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 493 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 294) Аннотация: «Until now, many sinister events that transpired in the clash of the world's superpowers at the close of World War II and the ensuing Cold War era have been ignored, distorted, and kept hidden from the public. Through a meticulous examination of primary sources and disclosure of formerly secret records, this riveting account of the widespread infiltration of the federal government by Stalin's…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: In The Wind Through the Keyhole, Stephen King returns to the rich landscape of Mid-World, the spectacular territory of the Dark Tower fantasy saga that stands as his most beguiling achievement. Roland Deschain and his ka-tet — Jake, Susannah, Eddie, and Oy, the billy-bumbler — encounter a ferocious storm just after crossing the River Whye on their way to the Outer Baronies. As they shelter from…