В книге представлена сказка Л.Ф.Баума "Железный дровосек из Страны Оз". Серия "English Fiction Collection" состоит из лучших произведений английских и американских авторов. Читая книгу на языке оригинала, вы не только обогатите собственную лексику и научитесь чувствовать грамматический строй, но также сможете насладиться настоящим языком великих писателей и поэтов. Серия предназначена для тех, кто учит английский...
ISBN: 978-5-94087-924-4
Издательство:
Сибирское университетское издательство
Дата выхода: апрель 2008
Sally`s oldest friend, Jim Taylor, has been searching for Adelaide all his life - since he saved the little slum girl from a cruel mistress and then lost her again in the dark alleys of Victorian London. He never expected to find her as the Crown Princess of Razkavia, threatened by dangerous rivals in a corrupt kingdom where her fate will once more lie in his
It`s December 1997, and a man-eating tiger is on the prowl outside a remote village in Russia`s Far East. The tiger isn`t just killing people, it`s annihilating them, and a team of men and their dogs must hunt it on foot through the forest in the brutal cold. As the trackers sift through the gruesome remains of the victims, they discover that these attacks aren`t random: the tiger is apparently engaged in a vendetta. Injured, starving, and extremely dangerous, the tiger must be found before it strikes again. As he re-creates these extraordinary events, John Vaillant gives us an unforgettable portrait of this spectacularly beautiful and mysterious region. We meet the native tribes who for centuries have worshipped and lived alongside...
ISBN: 978-0-340-96258-9
Издательство:
Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: август 2011
It’s bedtime for little bear… but the starry sky looks so exciting! Little children will love the twinkly lights that light up as you turn the pages and follow the story in this book. A beautiful gift and a delightful book to share during the festive season.
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: 978-0-7232-6778-2
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012
Explore the making of the film "New Moon" in this ultimate visual companion, lavishly illustrated with full-color photos of the cast, locations, and sets. With never-before-seen images, exclusive interviews and personal stories, this guide takes fans behind the scenes with cast and crew, uncovering intimate details of the filmmaking process.
ISBN: 9780316075800
Издательство:
Hachette Livre
Дата выхода: октябрь 2009
A bilingual fiction title for children who are independent readers. The parallel text, speech bubles and pictures by different, talented illustrators provide a child-friendly bridge to reading - and speaking - in another language. There is a quiz at the end of each story to help comprehension and revise vocabulary.
ISBN: 978-1-905710-43-0
Издательство:
CRW Publishing
Дата выхода: январь 2013
Daniel Stone has always been close to his daughter. Staying at home to look after her while his wife pursued a career as a top level academic, his was always the first name she called. But recently it seems, without him noticing it, his daughter is gone, and in her place is a stranger. Until the night fourteen-year-old Trixie comes home from a party claiming she was raped, and suddenly she needs him more than ever before. Because the whole school knew Jason Underhill broke Trixie`s heart, but that doesn’t make him a rapist, does it? For Daniel, there is no doubt: his daughter is innocent. He has failed to protect her once. Now he will do anything to save her.
ISBN: 978-0-340-96056-1
Издательство:
Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Old and ill, the tailor is in a fix. In retaliation for releasing a batch of mice, Simpkin the cat has hidden the tailor`s last skein of cherry-colored thread. Now the tailor will be unable to finish the new waistcoat promised to the Mayor of Gloucester. Colorful music by The Chieftans evokes the period, flavor, and subtle humor of this wry tale. Full-color book.
ISBN: 978-0-7232-6771-3
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012
Mark Twain (1835—1910) was an American writer, journalist, and publisher. Among his most famous novels are "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and its sequel, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". Most of his finest work includes many genres such as humor, satire, and philosophical fiction. "The Tragedy of Pudd`nhead Wilson" is a novel the story of which revolves around two boys from the fictional Missouri town of Dawson`s Landing. One, born into slavery, with a small amount of black ancestry. The other is white, born to be the master of the house. The two boys were switched after birth, so each would grow into the other`s social role and accept many of the boundaries and stigmas of the society. The book is famous for its way of satirizing...
ISBN: 978-5-521-07810-3
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2018
Tells the tale of a family of flopsy bunnies who go in search of food, after finding their cupboard empty. They soon find some old lettuces on Mr McGregor`s rubbish heap, but who can imagine the horrors that await them as they enjoy a nap after lunch.
ISBN: 978-0-7232-6779-9
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012
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
William Shakespeare (1564–1616) A famous English poet, playwright, and actor. Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s preeminent dramatist. He is often called England’s national poet, and the “Bard of Avon” . “Hamlet” - is one of the greatest plays of all time. This compelling tragedy of the tormented young prince of Denmark continues to capture the imaginations of modern audiences worldwide. Confronted with the evidence that his uncle murdered his father, and with his mother’s infidelity, Hamlet must find a means of reconciling his longing for oblivion with his duty as an avenger.
ISBN: 978-5-517-08781-2
Издательство:
RUGRAM
Дата выхода: февраль 2023
