Women have participated in war throughout history, but their experience in Russia during the First World War was truly exceptional. Between the war`s beginning and the October Revolution of 1917, approximately 6,000 women answered their country`s call. These courageous women became media stars throughout Europe and America, but were brushed aside by Soviet chroniclers and until now have been largely neglected by history. Laurie Stoff draws on deep archival research into previously unplumbed material, including many first-person accounts, to examine the roots, motivations, and legacy of these women. She reveals that Russia was the only nation in World War I that systematically employed women in the military, marking the first time that a...
Victoria Jones has an adventurous streak, and connects with Edward, a handsome and mysterious traveler. However, no whirlwind affair can prepare Victoria for what happens in Baghdad. She witnesses the murder of a secret agent in her hotel room. And when she discovers a rival for Edward`s affection arranged for her kidnapping, Victoria fears her impetuous nature could be the death of her.
ISBN: 978-0-312-98164-8
Издательство:
Macmillan USA
Дата выхода: июль 2011
A new tie-in edition of one of Agatha Christie`s most well-loved Marple mysteries, published to coincide with major ITV series starring Julia McKenzie as Miss Marple. Miss Marple senses danger when she visits a friend living in a Victorian mansion which doubles as a rehabilitiation centre for delinquents. Her fears are confirmed when a youth fires a revolver at the administrator, Lewis Serrocold. Neither is injured. But a mysterious visitor, Mr Gilbrandsen, is less fortunate - shot dead simultaneously in another part of the building. Pure coincidence? Miss Marple thinks not, and vows to discover the real reason for Mr Gilbrandsen`s visit.
ISBN: 978-0-00-731089-0
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: июль 2011
"Встреча в Багдаде" - одна из шпионских историй Агаты Кристи повествует о том, как уволенная с работы стенографистка разоблачает политических заговорщиков.
ISBN: 978-5-94962-149-3
Издательство:
Антология
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2009
Издание полностью на английском языке. Miss Marple senses clanger when she visits a friend living in Stoneygates, a rehabilitation centre for delinquents. Her fears are confirmed when someone shoots at the administrator. Though he is not injured, a mysterious visitor is less fortunate - shot dead simultaneously in another part of the building. Pure coincidence? Miss Marple thinks not, and must use all her cunning to solve the riddle of the stranger's and his murder.
ISBN: 978-0-00-712087-1
Издательство:
HarperCollins
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Baghdad is holding a secret superpower summit, but the word is out, and an underground organisation in the Middle East is plotting to sabotage the talks. Into this explosive situation appears Victoria Jones, a girl with a yearning for adventure who gets more than she bargains for when a wounded spy dies in her hotel room. The only man who can save the summit is dead. Can Victoria make sense of his dying words: "... Lefarge…" Формат: 11 см x 17,5 см.
ISBN: 978-0-00-715493-7
Издательство:
HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Chin-Ning Chu is one of the world s foremost experts on Asian business psychology, a frequent guest on "Larry King Live" and other high-profile TV shows. Now he shows how to apply ancient Chinese military wisdom to the competitive world of business today. "Could become the Think and Grow Rich of the 1990s".--Success magazine.
ISBN: 9780446670203
Издательство:
Warner Books
Дата выхода: октябрь 1994
Thidwick the big-hearted moose is happy his antlers can be of some use to a menagerie of animals who move in and make themselves at home. A host has to put up with all kinds of pests. For a host, above all, must be kind to his guests. With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Suess has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK`s top ten favourite children`s authors, Dr. Seuss is a global best-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide. As part of a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins is relaunching Dr. Seuss`s best-selling books. In response to consumer demand,...
ISBN: 978-0-00-717517-8
Издательство:
HarperCollins
Дата выхода: август 2011
