Stratford-upon-Avon may be a cute tourist town today, but Terry Deary reveals that the birthplace of Shakespeare was far from pleasant, with civil war struggles and beheadings making its history horrible.
From the author of the bestseller "A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian" comes a tender and hilarious novel about a crew of migrant workers from three continents who are forced to flee their English strawberry field for a journey across England in pursuit of a better future.
The fifth book in Salvatore`s classic dark elf tales continues the saga of Drizzt` Do`Urden. Although this was the second title actually published about Drizzt, it has now been placed in its proper chronological order as fifth in the series.
Michael was in a hurry. He was scrambling up the ladder at Drake and Sweeney, a giant Washington law firm. He was a rising star, with no time to waste, no time to toss a few coins into the cups of panhandlers, no time for a conscience. But a violent encounter with a homeless man stopper him cold. Michael survived, his assailant did not. Who was this man? Michael did some digging and found a dirty secret and the secret involved Drake and Sweeney.
Nowhere is the connection between raw inspiration and art more evident than in an artist`s sketchbook. The pages within the battered covers of street sketchbooks reveal a secret world, a treasure trove of exquisite draughtsman ship, personal anecdotes, unconstrained energy and kooky ideas that are works of art in themselves. "Street Sketchbook" grants unparalleled access to the books of more than sixty contemporary artists worldwide working in a broad range of disciplines from graffiti and street art to illustration, painting, design and animation. Featuring original artwork gathered from the personal sketchbooks of such giants as Banksy (United Kingdom), Blu (Italy), and (United States), among others, "Street Sketchbook" is a unique...
ISBN: 978-0-500-51362-0
Издательство:
Thames & Hudson
Дата выхода: август 2011
Fading southern belle Blanche Dubois depends on the kindness of strangers and is adrift in the modern world. When she arrives to stay with her sister Stella in a crowded, boisterous corner of New Orleans, her delusions of grandeur bring her
ISBN: 978-0-14-119027-3
Издательство:
Penguin Group
Дата выхода: апрель 2012
Michael Brock is billing the hours, making the money, rushing relentlessly to the top of Drake & Sweeney, a giant law firm. One step away from partnership, Michael has it all. Then, in an instant, it all comes undone. A homeless man takes nine lawyers hostage in the firm`s plush offices. When it is all over, the man`s blood is splattered on Michael`s face-and suddenly Michael is willing to do the unthinkable. Rediscovering a conscience he lost long ago, Michael is leaving the big time for the streets where his attacker once lived-and where society`s powerless need an advocate for justice. Формат: 10,5 см х 17,5 см.
ISBN: 0440225701
Издательство:
Random House (USA)
Дата выхода: март 2003
Michael is a successful lawyer with Drake and Sweeney. Then a homeless man attacks him. As Michael tries to discover who the man was, he uncovers a dangerous secret about Drake and Sweeney.
ISBN: 978-1-4058-5223-4
Издательство:
Longman Group UK Limited
Дата выхода: июль 2011
A mountain climber, high in The Andes, falls into a strange valley. In London a man is looking for a green door. A third man tries to help an unhappy ghost. Each of these exciting stories shows us two very different worlds. But which is better? And can we be happier in another world?
ISBN: 978-1-4082-3199-9
Издательство:
Pearson
Дата выхода: август 2011
Brian Freeman`s second novel is a gripping, hard-hitting thriller set in one of the most fascinating, sexy and intriguing cities in the world, Las Vegas, and puts his on-going detective character Jonathan Stride on the trail of a cunning and relentless killer. Elonda`s seen most things working the streets. But it`s a first when her client is shot dead in the act. Detective Jonathan Stride quickly establishes that the victim is Lane, son of a reclusive millionaire film producer. Any number of people might have wanted to kill Another death is troubling the Vegas force - of a little boy, killed in a hit-and-run incident involving a stolen car. Then the body of a woman is found in a remote farmhouse. Could the murders be linked? It seems the...
ISBN: 978-0-7553-2537-5
Издательство:
Headline Publ.
Дата выхода: июль 2011
I am Meredith Gentry, , solving cases in Los Angeles, far from the peril and deception of my real home-because I am also Princess Meredith, heir to the darkest throne faerie has to offer. The Unseelie Court infuses me with its power. But at what price does such magic come? How much of my human side will I have to give up, and how much of the sinister side of faerie will I have to embrace? To sit on a throne that has ruled through bloodshed and violence for centuries, I might have to become that which I dread the most. Enemies watch my every move. My cousin Cel strives to have me killed even now from his prison cell. But not all the assassination attempts are his. Some Unseelie nobles have waited centuries for my aunt Andais, Queen of Air...
ISBN: 978-0-345-44360-1
Издательство:
Random House (USA)
Дата выхода: июль 2011
A paperback edition of White`s classic novel about one small mouse on a very big adventure! With black and white illustrations. Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his parents, his older brother George, and Snowbell the cat. Though he`s shy and thoughtful, he`s also a true lover of adventure. Stuart`s greatest adventure comes when his best friend, a beautiful little bird named Margalo, disappears from her nest. Determined to track her down, Stuart ventures away from home for the very first time in his life. He finds adventure aplenty. But will he find his friend?
ISBN: 978-0-06-440056-5
Издательство:
HarperCollins
Дата выхода: июль 2011
A fully colorized paperback edition of White`s classic novel about one small mouse on a very big adventure! Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his parents, his older brother George, and Snowbell the cat. Though he`s shy and thoughtful, he`s also a true lover of adventure. Stuart`s greatest adventure comes when his best friend, a beautiful little bird named Margalo, disappears from her nest. Determined to track her down, Stuart ventures away from home for the very first time in his life. He finds adventure aplenty. But will he find his friend?
Stuff is the nickname of our hero, Simon (because he knows a lot of weird stuff). Stuff`s parents have split up, and his dad has brought back a new step-mum (the Sherry Trifle), a step-sister (the awful Natasha) and a radical feminist rabbit called Pankhurst (she only attacks men - spooky). In Stuff`s own words, here is how he tries (and fails) to run away from home. How he tries to get off with the beautiful Sky, and dump girlfriend Delfine (without being beaten up by her psycho brother). In fact, how to get through life as a teenage boy.
ISBN: 978-0-14-131903-2
Издательство:
Penguin Group
Дата выхода: апрель 2012
The Stuff of Thought is an exhilarating work of non-fiction. Surprising, thought-provoking and incredibly enjoyable, there is no other book like it - Steven Pinker will revolutionise the way you think about language. He analyses what words actually mean and how we use them, and he reveals what this can tell us about ourselves. He shows how we use space and motion as metaphors for more abstract ideas, and uncovers the deeper structures of human thought that have been shaped by evolutionary history. He also explores the emotional impact of language, from names to swear words, and shows us the full power that it can have over us. And, with this book, he also shows just how stimulating and entertaining language can be.
ISBN: 978-0-14-101547-7
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: июль 2011