Third - and breakthrough - novel by an acclaimed American writer with an enchanting, quirky voice. The Magician`s Assistant is at once a love story and a brilliant portrayal of reinvention about a magician who dies leaving his assistant/wife to discover he has lied about his past. A magician (with one memorable appearance on the Johnny Carson Show to his credit) takes the name Parsifal. He is gay. He has a Vietnamese lover, Phan. When Phan dies of AIDS, Parsifal marries the woman who has always adored him and who has lived with them both, his assistant Sabine. Then Parsifal himself dies in California, suddenly and shockingly, of an aneurysm. Parsifal always said that he had no living family and that he came from wealthy upscale...
This colleciton features stories of fairy castles and ships that fly, and dragons and princesses. There are stories from the past and present, and from around the world.
The two popular titles in "Usborne Young Reading Series One" have been re-issued in luxurious hardback editions with ribbon markers. The desirable and collectable editions help to foster pride in book ownership as well as reading enjoyment. "Young Reading Series One" is aimed at children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.
ISBN: 978-0-7460-8022-1
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
This work contains four new titles in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for reading. Each of these four exciting new stories is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey, a reading specialist. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.
ISBN: 978-0-7460-8537-0
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Based on the traditional folk tale "The Magic Porridge Pot", this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favorite in every home. Join Rose on her adventures with the pot of porridge that never runs out! Part of the Ladybird "First Favourite Tales" series, this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. It is ideal for reading aloud and sharing with preschoolers. Формат издания: 16 см х 16 см.
Eighteen of Britain`s most exciting authors have written brand new stories especially for this spellbinding collection, including Kate Atkinson, Celia Brayfield, Christopher Brookmyre, Lewis Davies, John O`Farrell, Sue Townsend, and Fay Weldon. Miracles, mystery, romance and humor - from Louisiana mud-swamps where enchantment is for sale to a bra-making workshop where dreams come true, this is British fiction at its fizziest, least predictable, and best.
ISBN: 0-7475-5746-2
Издательство:
Bloomsbury
Дата выхода: апрель 2004
In Monday with a Mad Genius, travel with Jack and Annie to Italy in the Renaissance, a time when every new morning brought with it the promise of artistic and scientific wonder. There, they meet none other than Leonardo da Vinci Now available in paperback with all-new backmatter full of activities.
ISBN: 978-0-375-83730-2
Издательство:
Random House (USA)
Дата выхода: август 2011
The grandeur of Imperial Russia is captured in this spectacular book featuring the dress and uniforms of Emperors and officials of the Russian court. Starting in the 1730s with lavishly embroidered coats and elaborately patterned silk banyans from the wardrobe of Tsar Peter II and spanning a period of almost two centuries, these garments document a unique dialogue between military uniform, court dress, European fashion and traditional Russian costume. "Magnificence of the Tsars" celebrates the majesty of masculine uniform in Russia at its finest.
ISBN: 978-1-85177-604-7
Издательство:
V&A Publishing
Дата выхода: август 2011
In Lake s first trade novel, he has envisioned a clockwork solar system. There a young clockmaker s apprentice is visited by the Archangel Gabriel, who tells him that he must take the Key Perilous and rewind the Mainspring of the Earth to prevent disaster.
ISBN: 9780765356369
Издательство:
Macmillan USA
Дата выхода: апрель 2008
From one of Shakespeare`s best-loved plays. Romeo`s family and Juliet`s are enemies. The young people meet without realizing each other`s identities, and fall in love. At first, it seems that their secret marriage may bring the families together, but a series of misunderstandings leads to tragedy. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English.
From the classic fairy tale. When the Queen`s longed-for baby is born, the King invites seven fairies to the party in celebration. However, he fails to invite one malevolent fairy, and when the princess is sixteen years old, she hurts her hand on a spindle and falls asleep for a hundred years. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.
The nightingale`s song is beautiful. Every day, she sings for the Emperor - but she`s just an ordinary brown bird. Can the Emperor have a better, prettier nightingale?Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).500 headwords1,168 words
From the famous English legend. Robin Hood and his outlaws rob the Sheriff once too often, and the Sheriff sets a trap: an archery contest with a splendid prize. On the day of the contest, there`s no sign of Robin Hood, and the winner is a mysterious dark stranger from the wars overseas. Who could he be? The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English.
