Учитесь ли вы иностранному языку или говорите на нем в совершенстве, любите ли читать книги на языке автора, а не в переводе – вам в этот раздел! Успешным бизнесменам, топ-менеджерам и тем, кто хочет таковыми стать будет полезен Курс делового английского языка. Тем, кто уже владеет английским, повезло - они могут прямо сейчас, не дожидаяь перевода на русский, прочитать захватывающий роман Стивена Joyland и европейский бестселлер Inferno Дэна Брауна. Ну, а тем, кто решил провести свой отпуск во Франции, пригодится Русско-французский разговорник и словарь.
Jack London (1876-1916) was an American novelist, journalist and social activist. Pioneering the genre of magazine fiction and prototyping science fiction, he became one of the first writers, who gained worldwide fame and a large fortune. "The Turtles of Tasman" is a collection of beautiful short stories among which there are "Told in the Drooling Ward," "The Hobo and the Fairy" and "The Eternity of Forms."
ISBN: 978-5-521-07506-5
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июль 2018
Heart of darkness... In a plush Virginia office, a rich, angry old man is furiously rewriting his will. With his death just hours away, Troy Phelan wants to send a message to his children, his ex-wives, and his minions, a message that will touch off a vicious legal battle and transform dozens of lives. Because Troy Phelan`s new will names a sole surprise heir to his eleven-billion-dollar fortune: a mysterious woman named Rachel Lane, a missionary living deep in the jungles of Brazil. Enter the lawyers. Nate O`Riley is fresh out of rehab, a disgraced corporate attorney handpicked for his last job: to find Rachel Lane at any cost. As Phelan`s family circles like vultures in D.C., Nate is crashing through the Brazilian jungle, entering a...
ISBN: 0-440-23474-3
Издательство:
Random House (USA)
Дата выхода: апрель 2004
For use in schools and libraries only. Whether sorting out shoe sizes with Big Bird, putting on one too many colorful layers to play in the snow, saving a single treat from Cookie Monster`s clutches, or learning the ups and downs of flying from Abby, Elmo sure get the concept!
ISBN: 978-0-7232-6769-0
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012
"Машина времени" - одно из самых популярных произведений Герберта Уэллса, рисует удивительные картины далекого будущего. Перелет путешественника во времени, в 802701 год, размышления об увиденном приводят к резкой перемене взглядов на мир и жизнь. В сборник также включены рассказы "Дверь в стене", "Катастрофа", "Страна слепых", "Новейший ускоритель", "Красный гриб" и "Пучеглазое божество", а также эссе...
ISBN: 5-8346-0099-9
Издательство:
Менеджер
Дата выхода: декабрь 1999
This classic story of Sophie and her extraordinary tea-time guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published over 30 years ago. Now a new generation will enjoy this beautiful reformatted edition! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don`t expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger! This modern classic picture book is perfect for reading aloud, or for small children to read to themselves time and again. All artwork has been re-originated and a fresh design approach has been used for this reformatted edition.
ISBN: 978-0-00-721599-7
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
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
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
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a powerful and sometimes violent novel of expectation, love, oppression, sin, religion and betrayal. It portrays the disintegration of the marriage of Helen Huntingdon, the mysterious `tenant` of the title, and her dissolute, alcoholic husband. Defying convention, Helen leaves her husband to protect their young son from his father`s influence, and earns her own living as an artist. Whilst in hiding at Wildfell Hall, she encounters Gilbert Markham, who falls in love with her. On its first publication in 1848, Anne Bronte`s second novel was criticized for being `coarse` and `brutal`. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall challenges the social conventions of the early nineteenth | century in a strong defence of women`s...
ISBN: 1-85326-488-1
Издательство:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
Дата выхода: декабрь 1999
Young Jack Sawyer is searching for the Talisman, the only thing that can save his dying mother. His quest takes him into the menacing Territories where violence, surprise and the titanic struggle between good and evil reach across a mythic landscape. About the Author Stephen King is the bestselling author of more than thirty books of which the most recent are THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON, HEARTS IN ATLANTIS and his non-fiction book ON WRITING. He lives with his wife, the novelist Tabitha King, in Bangor, Maine.
ISBN: 0-340-67445-8
Издательство:
Hodder
Дата выхода: апрель 2004
In this novel William Wilkie Collins explores the powers of telepathy while telling a skilful tale that interweaves suspense with the familiar ingredients of Victorian melodrama. Mary Dermody is destined to be together with George Germaine one day, or so at least her grandmother prophesizes. Destiny at first doesn`t seem to adhere to this plan, and the pair is separated and lose sight of each other. But when George saves a young woman from drowning, a strong connection seems to develop between them, which seems to be almost supernatural.
ISBN: 978-5-521-06459-5
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: февраль 2018
Lucy Silchester keeps receiving this strange appointment card and sweeping its gold embossed envelope under the rug. Literally. She busies herself with a job she doesn`t like, helping out friends, fixing her car, feeding her cat, and devoting her time to her family`s dramas. But Lucy is about to find out that this is one appointment she can`t miss, when Life shows up at her door, in the form of a sloppy but determined man. Life follows her everywhere - from the office, to the bar, and to her bedroom - and Lucy learns that some of the choices she has made and the stories she has told aren`t what they seem. Now her half-truths are about to be revealed, unless Lucy tells the truth about what really matters to her. The Time of My Life is...
This charming retelling of Jemima Puddle-duck story is brought to life with the innovative noisy technology. A musical sound button is integrated within each spread. Children are encouraged to press the button as part of the storytelling - giving them the classic bunnies story with an interactive dimension. This title also includes a musical sound on the cover. The sounds include Jemima pat-paddling, clucking, crackle of the newspaper, creak of the door, dog barking, and ducklings tweeting.
ISBN: 978-0-7232-6447-7
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Frodo and his Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. The second volume in J.R.R. Tolkien s epic adventure. Abridged. 3 CDs.
From aspiring designers, stylists, editors, and photographers to fashion obsessives who want behind-the-scenes secrets about industry stars and tips on how to live a creative life, this book is a must-read.
ISBN: 9781595142610
Издательство:
Penguin Group
Дата выхода: октябрь 2009
(Helen) Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English author and illustrator, botanist, and conservationist, born in Kensington, London best known for her children`s books, which featured animal characters such as Peter Rabbit. Educated at home by a succession of governesses, she had little opportunity to mix with other children. Potter had frogs and newts, and even a pet bat. The basis of her many projects and stories were the small animals that she smuggled into the house or observed during family holidays in Scotland and the Lake District. She was encouraged to publish her story, The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902), but she struggled to find a publisher until it was accepted when she was 36, by Frederick Warne & Co. The small book and her...
ISBN: 978-0-7232-6776-8
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012
When this proposal first came across my desk, I was really excited. And even now that we’ve poured every ounce of blood, sweat, and tears we have into this book, I still have plenty of energy to jump for joy and scream at the top of my lungs. It’s just that good. The title, The Unusually Useful Web Book, promises a lot, but it’s a book that actually carries through on its promise from start to finish. I’m especially excited about all the special nuggets June included: down-to-earth interviews with experts, hilarious web cartoons by Alex Gregory, sidebars that quickly summarize key points, and worksheets that give you the guidance to immediately start making decisions and implementing changes. This informative, witty, and...
ISBN: 0735712069
Издательство:
New Riders Publishing
Дата выхода: май 2003
- Britain’s long and varied history comes to life with intriguing facts, stunning illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and family trees. - Includes a factfile with places to visit and internet links to recommended websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website. - Beautifully presented with a cloth cover, dust jacket and ribbon marker.
ISBN: 978-0-7460-8444-1
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
Mother Duck has six ducklings. But one duckling is very big, and he looks different from the other ducklings. Everyone says, `You are an ugly duckling!` The Ugly Duckling is sad until one spring day he looks down into the water. What do you think he sees?Macmillan English Explorers have been written specifically for young learners of English. They bring first language teaching methods to reading lessons in first foreign language classrooms.Adapted by Gill Munton.
ISBN: 9780230469273
Издательство:
Macmillan
Дата выхода: январь 2016