В "Желязното море" историкът Саймън Рийд пресъздава подробно хода на жестоките сражения, водени от британските военноморски и военновъздушни сили за унищожаване на "гръбнака" на надводния флот на нацистка Германия през Втората световна война - четирите линкора "Бисмарк", "Тирпиц", "Шарнхорст" и "Гнайзенау". Те са едни от най-големите по тонаж и с най-мощно въоръжение военни кораби в света по това време, които не дават покой на британския премиер Чърчил , докато не бъдат потопени. Особено драматичен епизод от книгата е осъществяването на операция " ... |
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Award-winning readers series of original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Jojo is playing in the fields when soldiers come and kill everyone in his village. With the help of Chris, a British journalist, and his memories, Jojo struggles to come to terms with the loss of his family and friends. Jojo's journey across his war-torn country leads him to self-discovery and a decision that will change his life for ever. ... |
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Chris leaves his home in a small town in Australia to go and study at the University of Sydney. He needs to find somewhere to live. But it's not easy to find a house to share in a big city. Every house has its problems, and not all of Chris's housemates are easy to live with. In fact, some of them are very difficult people! Can Chris find the house that he needs with housemates that he can live with? Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading experience while building their language skills. With integrated activities and on-page glossaries the new edition of the ... |
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Богато разнообразие от цветове на бързосъхнещия лак за нокти от "Wet'n'Wild". Изсъхва до 60 секунди след нанасяне! Специално разработената плоска четка със заоблен връх е създадена така, че да нанася цвета изключително лесно и върху заоблени нокти - само с едно движение. ... |
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In Kafka 's powerful and disturbing novel, an innocent man is arrested and repeatedly interrogated for a crime that is never ever explained. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library , a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is translated from German by Douglas Scott and Chris Waller, and features an afterword by David Stuart Davies. On the morning of his thirtieth birthday, a young bank official named Joseph K is arrested although he has done nothing wrong and is ... |
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An essential companion to the Harry Potter books, "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" is a collection of fairytales from the wizarding world, via the enchanted pen of J.K. Rowling . Rich with allusions and symbols from the Harry Potter stories, and enhanced with fascinating commentary from beloved sage Professor Albus Dumbledore, this is a Hogwarts Library book to treasure and enjoy for years to come. All of the gorgeous, grim and gothic detail of the Bard's five bewitching tales has been brought to life by Chris Riddell, thrice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. Much loved by generations of witches and ... |
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A Brief History of Culture, Sex, War and the Evolution of Us. ... What makes us human? Waging war? Sex for pleasure? Creating art? Mastery of fire? In this thrilling tour of the animal kingdom, Adam Rutherford tells the story of how we became the unique creatures we are today. Illuminated by the latest scientific discoveries, THE BOOK OF HUMANS is a dazzling compendium of what unequivocally fixes us as animals, and reveals how we are extraordinary among them."Charming, compelling." Peter Frankopan "Intriguing... entertaining." Observer "This superbly accessible discussion about who we ... |
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Лятото на тайните е емоционална сага за три поколения на една фамилия, разделени от тайни и война. Младата Оливия трябва да сглоби цял век от миналото на семейството си единствено с помощта на възрастния си вуйчо Йоргос. Съсипана след развода си и смъртта на майка си, Оливия се отправя към малкия гръцки остров Кастелоризо, за да научи историята на семейството си. На младини нейната баба София е трябвало да изчака с реализирането на собствените си големи мечти, за да помага на по-голямата си сестра Мария с голямото ѝ семейство. Но се задава Втората световна война и макар да изглежда, че идиличният остров е защитен, ... |
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The multi-million copy bestseller. ... "Everyone must read 12 Rules for Life. And then pass it on to a friend." Chris Evans "Genuinely extraordinary... unmatched by any other modern thinker... a prophet for our times." Dominic Sandbrook, Daily Mail "Briliant... The truth can set you free." Sunday Times "The most influential publick intellectual in the Western world right now." The New York Times "Masteful... He's filling the hole out of which my generation has just clambered." Amol Rajan, New Statesman "A recipe for salvation." Daily Telegraph "A ... |
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A graphic exploration of how our brains work with other brains. Professors and husband-and-wife team Uta and Chris Frith have pioneered major studies of brain disorders throughout their nearly fifty-year career. Here, in this pleasing mix of wonder, genial humor, and humility, they tell the compelling story of the birth of neuroscience and their paradigm-shifting discoveries across areas as wide-ranging as autism and schizophrenia research, and new frontiers of social cognition including diversity, prejudice, confidence, collaboration, and empathy. Working with their son Alex Frith and artist Daniel Locke, the Friths ... |
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This children's book is not like the familiar titles you have come across so far. If you are looking for an interesting and inspiring story, this is it! A fairy tale in which you will become acquainted with the world of Sylphs and Gnomes. You will find out who Goodwill is now and how easy it is for him to get into trouble, but also how important it is to take care of nature and other living being. You will meet Chris - the boy who loves books and knows how precious they are. And who finally saves the Earth! Let's not forget Mindspirit, Treebark, and Hardbark. A magical adventure, which leaves you breathless. In ... |
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From weighing twenty-eight stone and fighting a deep depression, to his amazing return to heavyweight champion of the world, Tyson opens up and share his inspiring advice and tips on diet, exercise regime, and his incredible journey back to a healthier body and mind. Frank, accessible and inspiring, "The Furious Method" is a feel-good and motivating tonic, full of inspirational advice for readers on how we can all improve our physical and mental health. And how we can all create a champion mind-set. Whatever your starting point or past set-backs, Tyson will show you how you can make your own comeback and start ... |
