When Jack St. Bride arrives by chance in the sleepy New England town of Salem Falls, he decides to reinvent himself. Tall, blond, and handsome, Jack was once a beloved teacher and soccer coach at a girls` prep school - until a student`s crush sparked a powder keg of accusation and robbed him of his reputation. Now, working for minimum wage washing dishes for Addie Peabody at the Do-Or-Diner, Jack buries his past, content to become the mysterious stranger who has appeared out of the blue. Yet planting roots in Salem Falls may prove fateful for Jack. Amid the white-painted centuries-old churches, a quartet of bored, privileged teenage girls have formed a coven that is crossing the line between amusement and malicious intent. Quick to...
ISBN: 978-1-4165-4935-2
Издательство:
Simon & Schuster UK
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Stephen King`s second novel, Salem`s Lot, is the story of a mundane town under siege from the forces of darkness. Considered one of the most terrifying vampire novels ever written, it cunningly probes the shadows of the human heart - and the insular evils of small-town America.
Now back in print - a timeless collection of essays celebrating one of American literature`s most acclaimed and enigmatic icons J. D. Salinger`s provocative writing and unmatched eye for the contours of American youth have earned him a place in literary and cultural history. Few living American writers enjoy more exuberant and widespread acclaim - though in his ninety years Salinger has published only one novel, the extraordinary "The Catcher in the Rye," and several enormously successful short story collections. In 1962 - before the shy and elusive author made his mysterious withdrawal from public life - editor Henry Anatole Grunwald asked twenty-six of Salinger`s peers to explore the perplexing questions surrounding the writer and his...
From the unfathomable imagination of Douglas Adams, this is his internationally bestselling final book; a zany collection of essays, articles, anecdotes, and stories.
ISBN: 978-0-345-45529-1
Издательство:
Random House (USA)
Дата выхода: июль 2011
This is the story of Dr Alfred Jones, a fisheries scientist - for whom diary-notable events include the acquisition of a new electric toothbrush and getting his article on caddis fly larvae published in `Trout and Salmon` - who finds himself reluctantly involved in a project to bring salmon fishing to the Highlands of the Yemen - a project that will change his life, and the course of British political history forever. With a wickedly wonderful cast of characters - including a visionary Sheikh, a weasely spin doctor, Fred`s devilish wife and a few thousand transplanted salmon - SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN is a novel about hypocrisy and bureaucracy, dreams and deniability, and the transforming power of faith and love.
"Саломея" - одна из самых известных драм Оскара Уайльда, основанная на библейском сюжете о Саломее, падчерице царя Ирода, который обещал выполнить любую ее просьбу взамен на танец. Саломея, страстно влюбленная в Иоанна Крестителя, но отвергнутая им, просит у царя в награду отрубленную голову Иоанна… Читайте зарубежную классику в оригинале!
ISBN: 978-5-521-05525-8
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июль 2017
A priest is conducting the funeral service for a beloved member of his congregation. But when he lifts the chalice to his lips, he dies suddenly and horribly - poisoned by the blood of Christ. Who would want to murder a parish priest in such a way? And who could get access to the closely guarded communion wine? Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called to the scene to investigate. Although initially there seems to have been nothing out of the ordinary about the priest`s life, there is something about the situation that just doesn`t add up. And then she starts to uncover the evil lurking behind the ceremonial robes. The dead priest was not who he seemed to be - he harboured a dark, deadly secret that could bring Eve`s own demons rushing
ISBN: 978-0-7499-2985-5
Издательство:
АСТ/Астрель
Дата выхода: август 2011
Ancient church rituals meet cutting-edge crime-solving in the latest novel in the №1 "New York Times"-bestselling series. In the year 2060, sophisticated investigative tools can help catch a killer. But there are some questions even the most advanced technologies cannot answer.
ISBN: 978-0-425-23087-9
Издательство:
Penguin Group
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Usborne Phonics Readers have been created in consultation with a language expert, taking into account the latest research on the most effective ways of teaching reading. Children who have just learned to read can enjoy the lively stories with very little guidance from an adult, gaining the experience and enthusiasm they need to become fully confident readers. Stephen Cartwright`s delightful illustrations complement the text and are designed to stimulate further interest. Fold-out pages add to the enjoyment.
ISBN: 978-0-7460-7726-9
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Poppy and Sam are feeding the animals at Apple Tree Farm, and they`re a noisy bunch! Little children will love hearing the farm come to life as they press the pages of this entertaining book, to hear Curly the pig, Woolly the sheep, Rusty the dog and more. At the end you`ll hear all the noisy animals at once, accompanied by a jolly tune.
The brilliantly funny third Sam Wu book - the bravest scaredy-cat in the world! Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Pamela Butchart.Sam Wu is not afraid of anything. Except for quite a lot of things. Like ghosts. Sharks too. And also the dark! And so when Sam goes camping in the woods with his friends and cousin Stanley, who knows what scary kind of things they`ll face …?Sam Wu is not Afraid of the Dark is the third book in this brilliantly funny and accessible new series - perfect for newly confident readers, fans of Pamela Butchart and Julian Gough`s Rabbit and Bear.
ISBN: 9781405287531
Издательство:
Egmont Books Ltd
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2022
Ni soirées, ni week-ends, ni vacances, ni amoureux: Samantha, la trentaine, ne vit que pour son job d`avocate d`affaires et pour la promotion dont elle devrait bientôt bénéficier. Hélas, en une journée, elle fait perdre à son meilleur client plus de cinquante millions de livres. Désespérée, elle prend la fuite et se retrouve à la campagne où, sur un malentendu, elle se fait embaucher comme gouvernante chez un couple de charmants excentriques. Micro-ondes, fer à repasser, aspirateur: Samantha découvre un monde inconnu peuplé d`objets étranges. Et ce n`est pas parce qu`on a 168 de qu`on sait faire marcher une machine à laver! Le bonheur est-il vraiment...
ISBN: 978-2-266-18138-9
Издательство:
Pocket
Дата выхода: июнь 2012
This Washington novel is authored by Kristin Gore, the daughter of former vice president Al Gore. "Sammy`s Hill", her first novel, is set near Daddy`s old stomping grounds. Its heroine, hardworking, lovestruck Samantha Joyce, earns her daily bread as the domestic policy adviser to a reformist senator. Political scandals and rumors of sexual infidelity loom large in this educated romp through the political swamps of the Potomac.
This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Three", which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. The book tells the story of the Samurai, the great warriors of Japan, and how they shaped the country`s history. It reveals the truth behind Samurai training, culture and society, as well as thrilling details of Samurai battles, warlords and leaders, before their decline in the early 19th Century and how their spirit endured in the kamikaze warriors of World War Two. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.
ISBN: 978-0-7460-8414-4
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
With their flamboyant clothing and armour, their adherence to Bushi-do - the Way of the Warrior - and the images of lone chivalrous sword-wielding Japanese knights, the Samurai has long been a favourite in the west. A member of the aristocracy from the tenth century, Samuai have a fascinating 700-year history during which they progressed from mounted archers, through the cult of the sword to the use of guns and Battles uses clear mapping, contemporary illustrations and Mitsuo Kure`s signature re-enactment photography to illustrate the classic battles fought by the warrior knights of Japan. Bands of enthusiasts, with rigid attention to detail and verisimilitude, re-enact and re-create battles and moments from history. This allows `live`...
For more than a century Michelins obsessively-researched restaurant and hotel guides have been indispensable to Europeans and travelers seeking great places to dine and stay in Europe at all budget levels. Each listing is recommended by Michelins teams of anonymous, independent inspectors. Approximately 65 hotels and 380 restaurants for every budget including more than 50 Bib Gourmand restaurants that feature great meals for under $40, and approximately 55 restaurants with great meals under $25. The guide covers San Francisco, the East Bay, Marin, South of San Francisco to San Jose, and Napa and Sonoma counties.
ISBN: 9782067153608
Издательство:
Michelin
Дата выхода: февраль 2012
