Joseph Conrad was a Polish-British writer regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language. Written at various times, under various influences, these short stories are linked by Conrad`s treatment of loyalty and betrayal. Typhoon is the story of one unremarkable steamship captain, pitted against a storm of incredible fury. Captain MacWhirr has a reputation as a solid, steadfast man, who "having just enough imagination to carry him through each successive day, and no more" cannot fully believe any storm would be a match for his powerful ship. When the barometer and other clues begin to hint at trouble ahead, he is only moderately concerned and unwilling to change course and lose precious time-a decision that may...
ISBN: 978-5-521-07644-4
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июль 2018
`There was nothing different about that night. It was the same as every other night, I thought. But that night, my life started to change. I didn`t know it then, but I know it now. It`s the night when Nancy meets George. But it isn`t easy for them to be together. There`s Nancy`s job and her boyfriend. And will George have to return to his own country? Cambridge English Readers is an exciting series of original fiction, specially written for learners of English. Graded into seven levels -from starter to advanced - the stories in this series provide easy and enjoyable reading on a wide range of contemporary topics and themes.
ISBN: 978-0-521-68616-7
Издательство:
Cambridge
Дата выхода: август 2011
Skilled and unknown, Jack Reacher is the perfect man to assassinate the vice president of the United States - in theory. Hired by the VP`s Secret Service security detail, it`s Reacher`s job to find holes in the system before a group of assassins do. Now repackaged with an electrifying new cover.
ISBN: 978-0-515-14431-4
Издательство:
Penguin Group
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Here they are - some of the funniest tales and ruminations ever put into print, by one of the great comic minds of our time. From THE WHORE OF MENSA, to GOD (A Play), to NO KADDISH FOR WEINSTEIN, old and new Woody Allen fans will laugh themselves hysterical over these sparkling gems. Формат: 10,5 см х 17 см.
ISBN: 978-0-345-33697-2
Издательство:
Random House (USA)
Дата выхода: июль 2011
The secretive, closed organization that invites Jack Reacher in is the Secret Service, the organization that protects the Presidency. Someone who was once close to Reacher`s brother, needs help in her new job. Her new job? Saving the Vice President of the United States from being assassinated.
ISBN: 978-0-553-81343-2
Издательство:
Bantam
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
A brand new novel - and a stunning new heroine - from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Daughter of a controlling mother, Elizabeth finally let loose one night, drinking at a nightclub and letting a strange man`s seductive Russian accent lure her to a house far away. The events that followed changed her life for ever. Twelve years later, the woman known as Abigail Lowery lives on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks. A freelance programmer, she designs sophisticated security systems - and supplements her own security with a fierce dog and an assortment of firearms. She keeps to herself, saying little, revealing nothing. But Abigail`s reserve only intrigues police chief Brooks Gleason. Her logical mind, her secretive nature,...
A murder trial takes a diabolical turn when the wife of the accused takes a woman`s sixth - and a loaded revolver - signal premonitions of stranded motorist seeks refuge in a remote mansion, and is greeted with a dire Hercule Poirot faces his greatest challenge when his services are enlisted - by the victim - in a bizarre locked-room murder. From the stunning title story (which inspired the classic film thriller) to the rarest gems in detective fiction, these 11 tales of baffling rime and brilliant deduction showcase Agatha Christie at her dazzling best.
We`ve all got a story to Jasmine`s is the story of rags to riches - the glamour model turned footballer`s fiancee has got everything she ever dreamed of - but will her past return to haunt her? Lila`s story is a Hollywood romance-turned-nightmare. The actress who got out of the UK and married the biggest Hollywood star realises she might have sold her soul to get her man. Maxine is the girl who cried wolf. Three times married, three times divorced - is she ever going to find love on the party circuit? And Grace, well, she`s just the woman who wants to find out everyone`s story. A journalist looking for a break, she might just have found it when she swaps London for Marbella. Where glamour girls rub shoulders with Russian oligarchs, and...
ISBN: 978-1-4091-0217-5
Издательство:
Orion Books
Дата выхода: август 2011
L. Frank Baum`s classic story of Dorothy`s adventures in the land of Oz. A classic love story which was first published in 1847. Numerous plays, films and television adaptations have been made of this great novel.
ISBN: 978-0-230-03050-3
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: август 2011
A series of popular, traditional tales written in a simple way for children who are learning to read. Level 4 is ideal for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary and are eager to start reading independently.
ISBN: 978-1-4093-0377-0
Издательство:
Ladybird Books
Дата выхода: август 2011
A tornado whisks Dorothy and her dog, Toto, to the land of Oz. To find the way back to Kansas they have to follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City where the Wizard of Oz lives.
ISBN: 978-0-582-46861-0
Издательство:
Longman
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Basis for the television series "Legend of the Seeker", launching in Fall 2008! Millions of readers the world over have been held spellbound by this valiant tale vividly told. Now, enter Terry Goodkind`s world, the world of the Sword of Truth. In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in Richard Cypher`s forest sanctuary seeking help ... and more. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence. In their darkest hour, hunted relentlessly, tormented by treachery and loss, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach beyond his sword - to invoke within himself something more noble. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed ... or that...
ISBN: 978-0-7653-6264-3
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: август 2011
This is a new edition of this popular "Young Reading" title re-issued with a hardback cover and the audio CD inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making the book and CD easy to store together. Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion in their amazing journey to meet the wonderful Wizard of Oz. "The Young Reading" series is developed with experts at Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability. The packaging also allows potential purchasers to view the inside of the book.
ISBN: 978-0-7460-9647-5
Издательство:
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Дата выхода: июль 2011
