Elizabeth Moynihan, a young journalist, has hit the jackpot. It`s 1992 and a chance remark has sent her to a small farm in the middle of nowhere in Colorado. There resides Russia`s most notorious sniper-turned-spy, the one-time beautiful assassin, Tat`yana Levchenko, and she`s ready to tell her story. During the Second World War, Tat`yana was Russia`s secret weapon. After the Germans killed her daughter, aged four, she enlisted as a sniper for the Russian army. Having finally achieved her goal of killing three hundred Germans, she was badly injured in a siege and shipped back to Moscow. She was presented to Stalin, paraded among the ranks of high society and before the world`s press. Her duty to her country not yet over, she was sent to...
ISBN: 978-0-85738-133-0
Издательство:
Quercus Publishing (MacLehose Press)
Дата выхода: август 2011
A selection of Austen`s dark and hilarious early writings - featuring murder, drunkenness, perjury, theft, poisoning, women breaking out of prison, men forging wills and babies biting off their mothers` fingers...Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin`s 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.Jane Austen...
ISBN: 9780141397078
Издательство:
Penguin Group
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2022
When Beauty reads this letter from her father, she bravely rides to the Beast`s enchanted castle in his place. The Beast is truly terrifying, but, as Beauty soon realizes, nothing is quite as it seems. This book comes with a CD that brings the story to life through lively music and superbly characterized readings. A listenalong version is followed by a readalong version with prompts for page turns. Retold by Louie Stowell.
ISBN: 978-1-4095-0079-7
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Is falling in love the the end? In Ethan Wate`s hometown there lies the darkest of secrets. There is a girl. Slowly, she pulled the hood from her head. Green eyes, black hair. Lena Duchannes. There is a curse. On the Sixteenth Moon, the Sixteenth Year, the Book will take what it`s been promised. And no one can stop it. In the end, there is a grave. Lena and Ethan become bound together by a deep, powerful love. But Lena is cursed and on her sixteenth birthday, her fate will be decided. Ethan never even saw it coming. Don`t miss the Warner Brothers and Alcon Entertainment blockbuster movie of "Beautiful Creatures" directed by Richard LaGravenese (" I Love You") and featuring an all star cast including Emma Thompson, Jeremy Irons, Viola...
ISBN: 978-0-14-132608-5
Издательство:
Penguin Group
Дата выхода: июль 2011
The Beauty of the Beast is an exciting book offering lasting value. The poetic parade of the animal king dom ranges from the lowly earthworm to the majestic whale an d just about every creature in between. All poems are brief and fun to read aloud.
Everyone has heard of the Beaufort twins, but few have ever seen On the eve of their 21st birthday, at one of the most lavish parties society has ever seen, Octavia and Flora Beaufort are launched into the world. For Octavia, it is one of the most thrilling nights of her life, an evening glittering with the promise of her future. But Flora shrinks from the limelight, fearful of what lies beyond the walls of her over-protective aunt`s house. As Octavia is swept into a whirlwind of lavish spending and fashionable society, she grasps eagerly at whatever she wants: clothes, houses, even a department store. But Flora yearns for security - and when she is rescued from harm by a kind stranger, she seems to have found the love and protection she...
ISBN: 978-0-09-955045-7
Издательство:
Random House
Дата выхода: июль 2011
When it comes to home decorating, creating the right window treatments can be the most challenging task of all. Now, Beautiful Windows provides the essential guide for adding just the right personal touch to your decor. Whether you are redecorating the whole house or just want to add instant flair to a room, this is the only book you`ll need. With over 200 gorgeous photos and discerning advice, this easy-to-follow handbook clearly illustrates every step you`ll need for creating beautiful, do-it-yourself window treatments. From handsome shades to dramatic drapes to charming ruffled panels, each style comes with: inspirational tips for choosing just the right print and color fabrics; step-by-step instructions that make creating any style a...
"Beauty, I love you. Do you love me? Will you marry me?" What should she say? She was afraid of him ... And so she said, "No, Beast. You are kind, but I dont love you. And I dont want to marry you." At this the Beast let out a roar of anger and pain. "Why dont you love me? Am I so ugly?!" he shouted at the terrified Beauty and left the room...
ISBN: 9781842166536
Издательство:
Express Publishing
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2018
"The Doors" are rock royalty. Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore reinvented rock`n`roll in the 60s, and their influence can be felt even today. Now, for the first time, the living members of the band are opening up their personal archives to their fans, telling their story in their own words. This book is filled with untold anecdotes and never-before-seen photos from their private collections. Fans can learn first-hand what really went on in America`s most enigmatic and mythical band.
ISBN: 978-1-405-01836-4
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: январь 2011
The BEC Testbuilders for Higher level are designed to improve exam performance and increase language competence for success in the Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) exam. B2 / Upper intermediate - Advanced KEY FEATURES * Thorough preparation for the BEC exam and a full range of typical BEC-type tasks * Accompanying Audio CD contains all four Listening Tests * Test-specific exercises to develop exam techniques * Pointers to common problem areas in the tests * Tasks to build confidence in all exam question types
ISBN: 978-0-230-71703-9
Издательство:
Macmillan ELT
Дата выхода: январь 2011
This title contains The BEC Preliminary Testbuilder And Audio CD. The BEC Testbuilders Are Designed To Improve Exam Performance And Increase Language Competence For Success In The Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) Exam. The Audio CD Contains All Four Listening Tests.
ISBN: 978-1-4050-1833-3
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 2011
The Speaking Test Preparation Packs are comprehensive teacher resource packs from Cambridge ESOL to help teachers who are preparing students for their Speaking tests. Written by experienced examiners, they provide clear explanations of what each part of the test involves. The step-by-step guidance and practical exercises help your students develop their speaking skills so that they perform with confidence on the day of the test. Each Speaking Test Preparation Pack includes: * Teacher’s Notes which explain in detail how to use the Student Worksheets with your class * Student Worksheets which you can photocopy or print * a set of candidate visuals for you to use in class for realistic Speaking test practice * a DVD showing real students...
ISBN: 978-1-906438-62-3
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
A new addition to the Masterclass series providing preparation for the revised Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) Vantage examination. BEC Vantage is ideal for pre-service and in-service learners. The course has a practical approach and is suitable for classroom use or self-study.
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
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: 978-1-4058-8545-4
Издательство:
Pearson
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Contemporary / British English 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: 978-1-4058-6767-2
Издательство:
Pearson
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
In a climate when iconoclasm is the smartest intellectual stance - whether against bankers, traders, politicians, the energy industry, or journalists - one of today`s most prominent rabble-rousers gives his quick-witted and snappy guide to questioning the status quo. With characteristic panache and brio, Taleb uses aphorisms to condense his rambunctious ideas and style. This paperback edition will serve as a perfect reference for anyone searching for the right questions to ask.
ISBN: 978-0-241-95409-6
Издательство:
Penguin Group
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Wedding florist Emma Grant gets to play with flowers every day and work with her three best friends in the process. She couldn`t ask for a better job. And her love life seems to be thriving. Though men swarm around her, she still hasn`t found Mr. Right. And the last place she`s looking is right under her nose. But that`s just where Jack Cooke is. He`s so close to the women of Vows that he`s practically family. Now though, the architect has begun to admit to himself that his feelings for Emma have developed into much more than friendship. And when Emma returns his passion - kiss for blistering kiss, they must trust in their history - and in their hearts…
