In this brilliant and provocative book, covering everything from criminology to ketchup, job interviews to dog training, Malcolm Gladwell shows how the most ordinary subjects can illuminate the most extraordinary things about us and our world. Looking under the surface of the seemingly mundane, he explores the underdogs, the overlooked, the curious, the miraculous and the disastrous, and reveals how everyone and everything contains an incredible story. "What the Dog Saw and Other Adventures" is Gladwell at his very best - asking questions and finding surprising answers.
ISBN: 978-0-14-104798-0
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
When is bedtime for Peter rabbit? What time does Jeremy Fisher stop for a butterfly sandwich? Spend the day with Peter Rabbit and his friends to find out, and set the time yourself! The clock face with clicky hands makes learning to tell the
ISBN: 978-0-7232-6538-2
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: август 2011
Tim and Rob are 20-somethings who both fall madly in lust with an American who has to come to work in their office, the fabulously sexy Clare. In a drunken moment they devise the "Clare Jordan Five and Three Quarter Feet Handicap Stakes" wherein the first to sleep with five women can ask her out.
ISBN: 0-7515-3287-8
Издательство:
Orion Publishers
Дата выхода: апрель 2004
I`d been kicked out of two boarding schools and the last thing I wanted was to be here, on the East Anglian coast, in a third. But without St. Oswald`s, I would not have discovered the fisherman`s hut with its roaring fire, its striped blankets, its sea monster stew. Without St. Oswald`s, I would not have met the boy with the beautiful eyes, the flickering half-smile, and no past. Without St. Oswald`s, I would not have met Finn. And without Finn, there would be no story. Shall we begin?
ISBN: 978-0-14-132246-9
Издательство:
Penguin Group
Дата выхода: август 2011
Генри Джеймс - не только один из самых известных классиков мировой литературы, но и ярчайший представитель трансатлантической культуры рубежа XIX и XX веков. "Что знала Мейзи" - один из знаменитых романов Джеймса, в центре повествования которого -Мейзи Фарандж, дочь разведённых родителей. Она переживает их разрыв и пытается понять, что необходимо сделать, чтобы для соединить семью. Мейзи взрослеет, учится...
ISBN: 978-5-521-05746-7
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: август 2017
"What Katy Did at School and What Katy Did Next" continue the story of the high-spirited and rebellious American girl, Katy Carr, and her family, who first appeared in "What Katy Did". "What Katy Did at Schoo"l is a compelling tale of the intrigues of life at the New England girls’ boarding school which Katy attends. Her trials and adventures are all interwoven with a sense of fun and gently ironic good humour. "What Katy Did Next" describes a tour by Katy of Europe as she evolves from the child of earlier books into a spirited young woman, and brings to a satisfying close this delightful trilogy.
ISBN: 9781853261312
Издательство:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
Дата выхода: январь 2020
The child of parents who divorce, remarry and then embark on adulterous affairs, Maisie Farange survives by her intelligence and spirit. For all its sombre theme of childhood innocence exposed to a corrupted adult world, this novel is one of James’s comic masterpieces. The outrageous behaviour of the characters on the seedy fringes of the English upper class is conveyed with wit and relish. The dual perspective of a sophisticated narrator richly appreciative of the absurdities of the adult sexual merry-go-round and the candid vision of Maisie, `rebounding` from one parent to another like a `shuttlecock`, together create an `associational magic`. Strangely, unexpectedly, from so much that is tawdry, comes a tale of moral energy and...
ISBN: 978-1-84022-412-2
Издательство:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
Дата выхода: июль 2011
There are 39 registered breeds of cats, but every cat is different. This book for readers 4 to 8 and cat fanciers of all ages profiles such eclectic breeds as the Devon rex, Siberians, the Scottish Fold, and the Exotic Shorthair, and provides plenty of cat trivia: How long is a cat nap? How do they always land on their feet? Can stroking a cat actually lower your blood pressure? In Hanoch Piven`s innovative mixed-media illustrations, cats are made of clay, paper, keys, jewelry, circuit boards, and toys, complemented by stylish doodles.
The ladybird said never a word.But the ladybird saw,And the ladybird heard...Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer`s fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own...What the Ladybird Heard is a fantastically funny story from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. With brilliant rhyming verse, bright distinctive illustrations and glitter on every page, this much-loved modern classic is perfect for reading aloud.Enjoy more stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard, The Rhyming Rabbit, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and...
Oink! said the With all the MOOing and HISSing and BAAAing and CLUCKing, the farmyard is full of noise. But when Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len hatch a plot to steal the fine prize cow, it`s the quietest animal of all who saves the day! Spot the glittery ladybird on every page of this wonderful rhyming tale.
ISBN: 978-0-230-75737-0
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: май 2012
Malcolm Gladwell is the master of playful yet profound insight. His ability to see underneath the surface of the seemingly mundane taps into a fundamental human impulse: curiosity. From criminology to ketchup, job interviews to dog training, Malcolm Gladwell takes everyday subjects and shows us surprising new ways of looking at them, and the world around us. Are smart people overrated? What can pit bulls teach us about crime? Why are problems like homelessness easier to solve than to manage? How do we hire when we can`t tell who`s right for the job? Gladwell explores the minor geniuses, the underdogs and the overlooked, and reveals how everyone and everything contains an intriguing story. "What the Dog Saw" is Gladwell at his very best -...
ISBN: 978-0-316-08465-9
Издательство:
Hachette Livre
Дата выхода: август 2011
In society it is customary to enthuse over people`s talents and to discuss the achievements of the gifted. But what are spiritual gifts, and how many of these gifts can a person possess? Why strive for spiritual gifts, and which gift is the most important? In these talks by Priest Daniel Sysoev you will learn about the Giver of gifts and the perfection to which God summons a person.
ISBN: 9785427900669
Издательство:
Миссионерский центр им. иерея Даниила Сысоева
`Oink!` said the With all the MOOing and HISSing and BAAAing and CLUCKing, the farmyard is full of noise. But when Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len hatch a plot to steal the fine prize cow, it`s the quietest animal of all who saves the day! Spot the glittery ladybird on every page of this wonderful rhyming tale from the creators of the bestselling "The Princess And The Wizard" and "Sharing A Shell".
ISBN: 978-0-230-70650-7
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: январь 2014
Now available for the first time in the in trade paperback! Ireland`s №1 bestselling author Cathy Kelly weaves a heartwarming tale about a group of friends who discover that when life gets comfortable, unexpected surprises are just around the corner. Do you know what you`ll be doing next year? Four friends - Hope, Sam, Virginia, and Nicole - all thought they did. Hope would still be slogging it out as a working mom, snatching quality time with husband Marc and her two small children. Her sister Sam was going to be the acclaimed boss of a record label, turning heads as the toughest, most brilliant music mogul around. Virginia would be planning her dream retirement home with her beloved husband Bill and doting on their little...
ISBN: 978-0-00-727393-5
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
The moon and back before bathtime? Whatever next! Join Baby Bear as he finds a rocket, makes friends with an owl and has a picnic on the moon! A beautiful story of innocence and imagination, full of Jill Murphy`s characteristic warmth and humour, this is the second Bear family adventure following the bestselling Peace at Last.
ISBN: 978-0-230-01547-0
Издательство:
Macmillan ELT
Дата выхода: август 2011
It takes a particular kind of man to want an embroidered polo player astride his left nipple. Occasionally, when I am tired and emotional, or consumed with self-dislike, I try to imagine myself as someone else, a wearer of Yarmouth shirts and fleecy sweats, of windbreakers and rugged Tyler shorts, of baseball caps with polo players where the section of the brain that concerns itself with aesthetics is supposed to be. But the hour passes. Good men return from fighting Satan in the wilderness the stronger for their struggle, and so do I. Man Booker Prize-winning Howard Jacobson shimmers with life in this collection of his most acclaimed journalism. From the unusual disposal of his father-in-law`s ashes and the cultural wasteland of Chitty...
ISBN: 978-1-4088-1942-5
Издательство:
Bloomsbury
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011
Filled with fun anecdotes, quirky photos, and off-the-wall business advice, the provocative sequel to "It s Not How Good You Are, It s How good You Want to Be" reveals the surprising power of bad decisions.
It takes a particular kind of man to want an embroidered polo player astride his left nipple. Occasionally, when I am tired and emotional, or consumed with self-dislike, I try to imagine myself as someone else, a wearer of Yarmouth shirts and fleecy sweats, of windbreakers and rugged Tyler shorts, of baseball caps with polo players where the section of the brain that concerns itself with aesthetics is supposed to be. But the hour passes. Good men return from fighting Satan in the wilderness the stronger for their struggle, and so do I. The winner of the 2010 Man Booker Prize, Howard Jacobson, brims with life in this collection of his most acclaimed journalism. From the unusual disposal of his father-in-law`s ashes and the cultural...
In his classic caper novels, Donald E. Westlake turns the world of crime and criminals upside down. The bad get better, the good slide a bit, and Lord help anyone caught between a thief named John Dortmunder and the current object of his intentions. Now Westlake`s seasoned but often scoreless crook must take on an impossible crime, one he doesn`t want and doesn`t believe in. But a little blackmail goes a long way WHAT`S SO FUNNY?
Like a princess in a fairytale, Grace Hamilton has been showered with blessings: professional success, a happy marriage, and she even lives in a beautiful castle. But the only thing she really wants - her heart`s desire - is the one thing she can never have. Her sister, the beautiful Susannah, has made a mess of her life. Like a reverse Midas, everything she touches turns to shit. But the Fate puts Grace`s future in Susannah`s hands, changing the balance of power between the sisters forever.
ISBN: 978-0-330-51367-8
Издательство:
Picador
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Michael Caine is the best-loved film actor Britain has ever produced. Here, for the first time, he reveals the truth about his childhood, his family and his hard-fought journey from London to Hollywood, bringing to life the lean years and the triumphs with astonishing candour. And with typical charm and humour he talks about the movies, about his relationships - on and off the screen - with other actors and directors, and about the memorable screen presence which is his hallmark.
ISBN: 978-0-09-955319-9
Издательство:
Random House
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
