Jack London (1876-1916) was an American novelist, journalist and social activist. Pioneering the genre of magazine fiction and prototyping science fiction, he became one of the first writers, who gained worldwide fame and a large fortune. "The Turtles of Tasman" is a collection of beautiful short stories among which there are "Told in the Drooling Ward," "The Hobo and the Fairy" and "The Eternity of Forms."
ISBN: 978-5-521-07506-5
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июль 2018
School life has never been so splendid as in these brand-new editions of the classic Blyton series, St Clare`s. Full of dilemmas and school pranks, this best-selling series is guaranteed to keep young readers looking forward to each and every term at St Clare`s. The holidays are over and twins Pat and Isabel O`Sullivan are dying to get back to school. The big question on everybody`s lips is who will be head girl? There are plenty of candidates to choose A terrible accident shows the true leaders and reveals the cheats and cowards too.
ISBN: 978-1-4052-1982-2
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012
Braverman Shaw - Bravo to his friends - always knew his father had secrets. But not until Dexter Shaw dies does Bravo discover that his father belonged to a hidden sect that has guarded a lost Testament that could shake Christianity to its foundations.
ISBN: 978-0-7653-5343-6
Издательство:
Macmillan USA
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
It`s been 110 years since Frederick Warne published Beatrix Potter`s very first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and in celebration, we are delighted to be publishing special editions of her entire body of work. Unlike the traditional little white books, t
ISBN: 978-0-7232-6791-1
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012
In December 2007, Rowling unveiled The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a very special book of five fairy tales illustrated by the bard herself, embellished with silver ornaments and mounted moonstones. Amazon was fortunate to come into possession of one of the original copies, and it was our privilege to share images and reviews of this incredible artifact. Now Rowling is giving millions of Harry Potter fans worldwide cause for celebration with a new edition of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, available December 4, 2008. Offering the trademark wit and imagination familiar to Rowling`s legions of readers-as well as Aesop`s wisdom and the occasional darkness of the Brothers Grimm-each of these five tales reveals a lesson befitting children and...
Книга входит в серию иллюстрированных учебных пособий "Читаем вместе". Книга является продолжением сказки о трех поросятах. Поросята счастливо живут в своем кирпичном домике, как вдруг в одно прекрасное утро у них пропадает капуста. Храбрые поросята отправляются в лес на поиски вора. Читая эту увлекательную детективную историю, ребенок узнает много новых английских слов, научится правильно задавать...
ISBN: 978-5-8112-5602-0
Издательство:
Айрис-пресс
Дата выхода: март 2015
Beatrix Potter`s classic tales have been loved by generations of children. These new, simplified adaptations include Beatrix Potter`s original artwork and shortened stories appropriate for children of toddler age to those just learning to read on their own. These handsome, affordable editions are the perfect introduction to some of the greatest tales in children`s literature. Adapted from the original tales by Beatrix Potter.
ISBN: 978-0-7232-6773-7
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012
Shakespeare`s last play is a mystical drama of estrangement and reconciliation. Deposed from his dukedom in Milan and cast out to sea with his daughter, Miranda, Prospero has a miraculous power over the island on which they have made their home. As the play begins, Prospero has used his art to bring about another shipwreck. This time his usurping brother and his colleagues are cast ashore, but through the power of magic, love and forgiveness, chaos is gradually transformed into order. This edition of the text contains notes, a glossary and an introduction. Формат: 11 см x 18 см.
ISBN: 978-0-14062-378-9
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: август 2010
The stunning and magical new novel from the Number One bestselling author Lying on Lucy Silchester`s carpet one day when she returns from work is a gold envelope. Inside is an invitation - to a meeting with Life. Her life. It turns out she`s been ignoring it and it needs to meet with her face to face. It sounds peculiar, but Lucy`s read about this in a magazine. Anyway, she can`t make the date: she`s much too busy despising her job, skipping out on her friends and avoiding her family. But Lucy`s life isn`t what it seems. Some of the choices she`s made - and stories she`s told - aren`t what they seem either. From the moment she meets the man who introduces himself as her life, her stubborn half-truths are going to be revealed in all their...
ISBN: 978-0-00-743395-7
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2012
Treasure and the occult are vividly blended in this stirring tale of Africa. Allan Quatermain finds a village in the middle of the Dark Continent ruled by a huge, pale man with a strange knowledge of future events.
ISBN: 978-5-521-06443-4
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: январь 2018
Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Meet the three little princesses! Phoebe, Pruella and Pip are looking forward to their father the King`s birthday celebration - but when the key to the all-important time machine is stolen, the palace is thrown into chaos! The princesses must journey deep into the Enchanted Forest to find the culprit and restore order before the kingdom disappears for with humour, intrigue and suspense, and with delightful illustrations from Emily Bolam, this is a book children will return to time and time again.
ISBN: 978-1-84255-633-7
Издательство:
Orion Books
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2012
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
ISBN: 978-0-7232-6777-5
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012
A brilliant and brand new story of swords, sand and sorcery from the endless imagination that brought you The Saga of Darren Shan and the Demonata. New characters - same excitement, action and terror! In a harsh, unforgiving world of slavery and glorified executions, one boy`s humiliation leads him to embark on a perilous quest to the faraway lair of a mysterious god. It is a dark, brutal, nightmarish journey which few have ever survived. But to Jebel Rum, the risk is worth it! to retrieve his honour! to win the hand of the girl he loves! to wield unimaginable power! and to become!
ISBN: 978-0-00-731584-0
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
Anne Garland lives with her widowed mother in a mill, owned by Miller Loveday. She is wooed by three men: the stupid, coarse Festus Derriman; John Loveday, the quiet, thoughtful trumpet-major; and Bob, John`s brother. Anne has to overcome many obstacles before she marries the man of her choice.
ISBN: 0-14-062211-X
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: апрель 2004
