First came the news that a flying saucer had landed in Iowa. Then came the announcement that the whole thing was a hoax. End of story. Case closed. Except that two agents of the most secret intelligence agency in the US government were on the scene and disappeared without reporting in. And four more agents who were sent in also disappeared.

ISBN: 978-1-4391-3376-7
Издательство: Simon & Schuster UK
Дата выхода: август 2011

Living a no-strings-attached life in glamorous Palm Beach, beautiful, steely-nerved criminal attorney Amanda Travis knows exactly what she likes: spinning classes, the color black, and one-night stands. Here`s what she dislikes: the color pink, and memories. Which is why she has shut the door on two ex-husbands, her estranged mother, and her hometown of Toronto. Then comes the news that will shatter Amanda`s untouchable world: her mother, who has always held a strange power over everyone she encounters, has shot and killed a complete stranger. Forced to return to Toronto, Amanda must confront her demons and unravel the truth behind her mother`s violent act - while the taunting, teasing name from her past dances in her telling her that...

ISBN: 978-0-7434-8801-3
Издательство: Simon & Schuster UK
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011

ISBN: 0-345-33014-5
Издательство: Random House (USA)
Дата выхода: апрель 2004

From fluffy tails to sticky paw prints, there are all sorts of textures for baby to explore in this safe, sturdy book that encourages early learning.

ISBN: 978-1-4053-3197-5
Издательство: Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011

ISBN: 9781338621259
Дата выхода: январь 2020

ISBN: 0764114050
Издательство: Barron's
Дата выхода: март 1999

ISBN: 9781784870270
Издательство: Vintage Classics
Дата выхода: январь 2016

Pure design or something more? On the one hand we have clean, sensible designs that focus on form, materials, and color. On the other hand we have pure originality, blurring the line between artwork and industrial design. This title presents the latest creations by some of the most well known design firms, prestigious designers, as well as up-and-comers who have yet to leave their mark. These works leave us stunned by their beauty as well as the obvious impact they will soon have on the design world. This book takes us on a ride through the world of "Pure Designers", those of this generation and the next.

ISBN: 978-84-96429-31-4
Издательство: Monsa
Дата выхода: август 2011

Where does the Protestant work ethic come from? And how did America achieve such dominance in management for so long? "The Puritan Gift" traces the origins and the characteristics of American managerial culture which, in the course of three centuries, turned a group of small colonies into the greatest economic and political power on earth. It argues that the drive, energy and acceptance of innovation, competition, growth and social mobility, all of which lie at the root of America`s management culture, have their origins in the discipline and ethos of America`s first wave of European immigrants: the , the authors warn, as Americans distance themselves from the core values which produced their business and economic successes during the...

ISBN: 978-1-84511-986-7
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011

Urging you to put a Purple Cow into everything you build, and everything you do, to create something truly noticeable, this book is a manifesto for anyone who wants to help create products and services that are worth marketing in the first place.

ISBN: 978-0-14-101640-5
Издательство: Penguin Books
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011

Deadly and charismatic hero Rapp wages a war against a new enemy in this devastatingly intense thriller by "New York Times"-bestselling author Flynn. Available in a tall Premium edition.

ISBN: 978-1-4165-9517-5
Издательство: Азбука
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Alexander Pushkin is a great Russian poet and novelist, the creator of modern literary Russian. A genius of poetry, he embodied Russian national consciousness and became the pride of his country. Pushkin`s books are printed in millions of copies; his works have been translated into all major languages. An important part of Pushkin`s literary heritage is his fairy tales, which are based on Russian folklore. Pushkin`s tales have always been a favourite subject matter for the painting school of Palekh, a famous old centre of icon-painting and lacquer miniature. The fantastically beautiful miniatures by the Palekh masters adorn jewellery boxes, plaques, powder cases and other artefacts made of papier-mache. They enchant the viewer as a...

ISBN: 978-5-93893-417-7
Издательство: П-2
Дата выхода: июль 2009

ISBN: 1874371148
Издательство: Grange
Дата выхода: апрель 2002

The very popular cat from the animated "Shrek" film series comes vividly alive in this brand-new book. Scheduled for publication this Fall to coincide with the November 4, 2011 release of the latest "Shrek" spin-off movie, "Puss in Boots, " it`s the story of a quick-witted, feline - the pet of Peter, a good-natured but shiftless orphan boy. As the story begins, Peter`s father, the village miller, has died, and he has bequeathed his son nothing more than a pet cat. But clever Puss is in fact a blessing in disguise. Puss wastes no time concocting a scheme in which he will go to the royal palace, befriend the king, and convince the king to transform young Peter into a fine nobleman, fit to marry a princess. But first, Peter must give Puss...

ISBN: 978-0-7641-6485-9
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011

Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. These are based on the original Ladybird retellings, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail. Children have always loved and will always remember these classic stories and sharing them together is an experience to treasure.

ISBN: 978-1-84646-989-3
Издательство: Ladybird Books
Дата выхода: август 2011

The Young Reading series is designed to encourage independent reading and covers a range of subject matter, including the retelling of children`s classics, fairytales and a wide variety of narrative non-fiction. Ages 5+.

ISBN: 978-0-7460-6419-1
Издательство: Usborne
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Puss helps his master, Jacques, to find happiness and fortune. This re-telling of a classic tale is based on Philip Pullman`s script for a production at the Polka Children`s Theatre in Wimbledon. Philip Pullman is one of the most highly acclaimed children`s authors of the decade. Illustrated with humour and aplomb by Ian Beck. Ages 9-12.

ISBN: 978-0-552-54619-5
Дата выхода: январь 2013

Eight titles in the popular First Reading series are re-issued with hardback covers with audio CDs inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making this book and CD easy to store together. The Young Reading series is developed with reading expert Alison Kelly from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability.

ISBN: 978-1-4095-3402-0
Издательство: Usborne
Дата выхода: апрель 2012

Way before Puss ever met Shrek, our suave and furry feline hero goes on a swashbuckling ride, as he teams with mastermind Humpty Dumpty and the street-savvy Kitty to steal the famed Goose that lays the Golden Eggs. Join in Puss on his swashbuckling adventure, in this perfect novel for young readers. Based on the film, it includes 8 pages of colour photos to help you re-live the fun!

ISBN: 978-0-85751-086-0
Дата выхода: июнь 2012