Herman Melville (1819—1891) was an American poet and novelist of the American Renaissance, best known for his allusive adventure novel "Moby-Dick". "Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War" is his first book of poetry, fully dedicated to the battles of the Civil War and its aftermath. This compilation includes 72 poems about almost every major event, passed through the author\'s point of view on the war and its impact on people.
ISBN: 978-5-521-07466-2
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июль 2018
A feel-good rhyming story with a positive message about confidence and self-esteem, from the creators of international bestseller, Giraffes Can`t Dance.Little Penguin Pip-Pip would love to join in with all his friends swimming in the sea, but there`s just one problem . . . he`s scared of water. Can Pip-Pip overcome his fears and finally take the plunge? This irresistible story shows that sometimes all it takes is a little bit of encouragement - and a whole lot of heart - to finally make that leap!This touching tale will soon become a new family favourite.
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850—1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, travel writer, and essayist. He was a celebrity during his lifetime for works like "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and "Treasure Island." Now he is one of the most translated authors in the world. The story of "Beach of Falesa" told from John Wiltshire`s point of view, a British copra trader on the fictional island of Falesa in the South Sea. There he meets a trader Case, who arranges a marriage for him and a local girl Uma. After that John discovers that Uma has a taboo which makes all the other natives refuse to trade with him. Soon Wiltshire finds out that Case may have arranged the deaths of his competitors. .
ISBN: 978-5-521-07796-0
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2018
Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure novels set mostly in Africa, and a founder of the Lost World literary genre. Beatrice follows the story of the Welsh title character Beatrice Granger, a teacher, and the affair that takes place with an unhappily married man, Geoffrey Bingham. Trouble awaits, in the form of Bingham`s wife Honoria (who`s only interested in money and social climbing), Owen Davies (one of the richest men in Wales, who is morbidly obsessed with marrying Beatrice), and Elizabeth (Beatrice`s older sister, who will do just about anything to marry Davies herself).
ISBN: 978-5-521-07752-6
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июль 2018
Jane, a 20-year-old writer falls in love with Tom Lefroy who studies law. Jane’s romance inspired her to write Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. Read the story of Jane Austen and how she became one of the greatest writers of English literature.
ISBN: 978-1-4479-2536-1
Издательство:
Pearson Education Limited
Дата выхода: июль 2012
Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure novels set mostly in Africa, and a founder of the Lost World literary genre. Belshazzar is a last novel written by Haggard, finished just before his death and published posthumously. Ramose is the offspring of an Egyptian Pharaoh and a Greek woman. Brought up in a life of luxury he is catapulted into a life of adventure which leads him to the fall of Babylon at the hand of the Persian Empire under Cyrus. Smith and the Pharaohs is a collection of short stories by Haggard. The title tale concerns a budding Egyptologist who is accidentally locked up one night in the Cairo Museum. Falling asleep, he dreams that he is put on trial by the ghosts of Egypt`s pharaohs and queens.
ISBN: 978-5-521-07728-1
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июль 2018
Berliner Platz ist ein Lehrwerk für Erwachsene ohne Vorkenntnisse, das sich an den Niveaustufen des Europarats orientiert. - Die Bände enthalten jeweils einen Lehr und Arbeitsbuchteil und einen Anhang mit Lösungsschlüssel. - Das Lehrwerk bietet einen leichten Einstieg in die deutsche Sprache. - "Raststätten" dienen zur Wiederholung und Festigung des Lernstoffs. Bei den Themen steht der Alltag (und die Vorbereitung auf das Alltagsleben) in der deutschsprachigen Umgebung im Vordergrund.
ISBN: 978-3-468-47857-4
Издательство:
Langenscheidt
Дата выхода: июль 2011
