The Virgin of the Sun is a novel by H. Rider Haggard set in South America. A tale that deals with the marvellous Incas of Peru; with the legend also that, long before the Spanish Conquerors entered on their mission of robbery and ruin, there in that undiscovered land lived and died a White God risen from the sea.
ISBN: 978-5-521-06631-5
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: январь 2018
Jack London 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 Valley of the Moon traces the odyssey of Billy and Saxon Roberts from the labor strife of Oakland at the turn of the century through central and northern California in search of beautiful land they can farm independently. The book is notable for its scenes in which the proletarian hero enjoys fellowship with the artists` colony in Carmel.
ISBN: 978-5-521-08152-3
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: август 2018
A new title in Young Reading Series Three, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex book tells the story of the Vietnam War, from Vietnam`s struggle for independence from the French to the protracted peace process which bought to conflict with the USA to an end. It contains fascinating details about the guerrilla nature in which fighting was conducted, major offensives, the daily life of a soldier and how public opinion in the USA turned against the War. It is illustrated with a combination of photography and comic book style illustrations where appropriate. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading...
ISBN: 978-0-7460-8874-6
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: январь 2013
When a young boy gets a beautiful velveteen rabbit for a gift, he plays with his new toy for a while, but in all the excitement of opening presents, he forgets about it. But only temporarily. How the rabbit comes to be loved by the boy and finally comes to life is a classic story that has been read and cherished by many generations of children and their parents.
ISBN: 0-582-77858-1
Издательство:
Longman
Дата выхода: январь 2011
This is the classic edition of the bestselling story written for the very young. A newly hatched caterpillar eats his way through all kinds of food. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
This book is a guide to the many and varied terms used within fashion design. From Accessories to Weave, Alpaca to Yoke, this book will prove an invaluable resource to anyone interested in fashion design. Each term is explained and contextualised giving the reader an enhanced understanding of fashion terminology…
ISBN: 978-2-940373-61-1
Издательство:
Ava Publishing
Дата выхода: июнь 2008
Nothing could be more exciting than a night flight on Bill`s plane. But in The Valley of Adventure, Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack and Kiki the parrot fly straight into terrible danger. In The Sea of Adventure, the children find themselves marooned on a desolate coast, playing a dangerous game of hide-and-seek with an unknown enemy.
ISBN: 978-0-330-39836-7
Издательство:
Pan Macmillan
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
Previously adapted into a critically acclaimed film by Sofia Coppola starring Kirsten Dunst, this is the story of the five Lisbon sisters - beautiful, eccentric, and obsessively watched by the entire neighbourhood. The boys that once loved them from afar are now grown men, determined to understand a tragedy that has always defied explanation. For still, the question remains - why did all five of the Lisbon girls take their own lives? This hypnotic and unforgettable novel treats adolescent love and death with haunting sensitivity and dark humour, and creates a coming of age story unlike any of our time.
Оливер Голдсмит - знаменитый английский писатель, драматург XVIII века, являющейся ярчайшим представителем сентиментализма. "Векфильдский священник" - наиболее известное его произведение, Англия, XVIII век. Семейство пастора Чарльза Примроза наслаждается безмятежным существованием «в прекрасном доме среди живописной природы». Но вот семью постигает несчастье: купец, ведавший её состоянием, разоряется....
ISBN: 978-5-521-05782-5
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: август 2017
The shocking thing about the five Lisbon sisters was how nearly normal they seemed when their mother let them out for the one and only date of their lives. Twenty years on, their enigmatic personalities are embalmed in the memories of the boys who worshipped them and who now recall their shared adolescence: the brassiere draped over a crucifix belonging to the promiscuous Lux; the sisters` breathtaking appearance on the night of the dance; and the sultry, sleepy street across which they watched a family disintegrate and fragile lives disappear.
Вирджиния Вулф - легендарная британская писательница, одна из главных фигур в литературе первой половины XX века. Её прозе свойственен изысканный язык, яркие персонажи и трогательные сюжеты, которые никого не оставляют равнодушным. "По морю прочь" - самое первое произведение Вирджинии. Герои романа - англичане, отправившиеся, кто по делам, кто для развлечения, в Южную Америку: пресыщенная светской жизнью и...
ISBN: 978-5-521-05794-8
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: август 2017
A board book to feel as well as read and hear. A beautifully executed work for the very young that satisfies the needs of both visually handicapped and sighted children without losing its artistic integrity. Both sighted and blind children will follow the action with Visually and verbally, this is a winner.
