Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (1814 —1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic novels, one of the most influential ghost story writers of the nineteenth century. Combining the elements of drama, psychological thriller, and gothic horror, "The Wyvern Mystery" tells the story of a young woman Alice Maybell. Raised by Squire Fairfield, she starts to attract the attention of his two sons, Charles and Harry. This happy life ends when Alice begins to dive into the family\'s history, trying to unveil the dark secrets of her stepfather.
ISBN: 978-5-521-07133-3
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: май 2018
Anthony Trollope (1815—1882) was an English novelist of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. "The Way We Live Now" is a satirical novel, published in London in 1875. The main character of the story, Augustus Melmotte, is a financier with a mysterious past. He is rumoured to have Jewish origins, and to be connected to some failed businesses in Vienna. When he moves his business and his family to London, the city`s upper crust begins buzzing with rumours about him.
ISBN: 978-5-521-08353-4
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: февраль 2020
This outstanding collection features short stories by great writers from America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Western Europe. Ranging from the 19th to the 20th centuries, writers include Poe, Chekhov, Joyce, Kafka, Faulkner, Pirandello, Mann, and other major writers of world literature. A wonderfully wide-ranging and enjoyable anthology.
ISBN: 9780486447162
Издательство:
Daedalus
Дата выхода: апрель 2006
Страшила мечтает получить мозги. Дровосек — сердце. Хотите ли вы получить знание английского? Великий и ужасный волшебник страны Оз исполнит вашу мечту! Но для этого вам придется пройти длинный путь по дороге из желтого кирпича и одолеть злую ведьму. Справитесь?«Удивительный волшебник страны Оз» Лаймена Фрэнка Баума — нестареющая классика детской литературы — теперь доступен и для тех, кто еще не до...
ISBN: 9785171610753
Издательство:
АСТ
Дата выхода: январь 2024
The first book in the incredible Tiffany Aching series. Now in a brand-new gift edition!A nightmarish danger threatens from the other side of reality . . .Armed with only a frying pan and her common sense, young witch-to-be Tiffany Aching must defend her home against the monsters of Fairyland. Luckily she has some very unusual help: the local Nac Mac Feegle - aka The Wee Free Men - a clan of fierce, sheep-stealing, sword-wielding, six-inch-high blue men.Together they must face headless horsemen, ferocious grimhounds, terrifying dreams come true, and ultimately the sinister Queen of the Elves herself . . .
Издание на английском языке.Мечтаете выучить язык инопланетян? Начните с английского! "Война миров" Герберта Уэллса поможет вам, и заодно объяснит, почему стоит опасаться таинственных пришельцев.Герберт Уэллс был по-настоящему талантливым писателем, визионером. Его книги во многом предсказали будущее. "Война миров" - один из первых его романов, и один из наиболее известных. Речь в нем идет о столкновении...
ISBN: 9785171660932
Издательство:
АСТ
Дата выхода: январь 2025
“In Britney Spears’s memoir, she’s stronger than ever.” —The New York TimesThe Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope.In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history.Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears’s groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love—and the importance of a woman telling her own...
Meet Jen. Flight attendant. Mum to a grown-up daughter. Permanently single.Age: Fifty (gulp)Number of children: OneNumber of husbands: Zero (it`s complicated)Number of failed first dates in the last month: Too depressing to contemplateNumber of tickets for a romantic, once-in-a-lifetime trip: TwoNumber of days left to find her Mr Right to take on holiday: Quickly running out…A heart-warming and hilarious novel that proves age is just a number and it`s never too late for a second chance. Fans of Kristen Bailey, Sophie Kinsella and Jill Mansell will be totally hooked from the very first page.
Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930) was an English writer best known for his detective stories about Sherlock Holmes. "The Wanderings of a Spiritualist" is an essay compiling author`s memories of lecturing tours across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Canada. As the title suggests, it`s all about advocating Spiritualism, which preoccupied Conan Doyle near the end of his life.
ISBN: 978-5-521-07199-9
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июнь 2018
Герберт Уэллс (1866-1946) знаменит прежде всего своими фантастическими произведениями, основные темы которых (полеты в космосе, атомное оружие, применение лазера, идея невидимости) в современной литературе стали общим местом, а некоторые сменили жанровую принадлежность, обретя реалистичность не только в книгах, но и в обыденной жизни. Роман <Война миров> (1897) изображает вторжение марсиан на Землю: целью...
ISBN: 978-5-6044158-3-2
Издательство:
Банда умников
Дата выхода: июнь 2020
For this new edition of The Writer`s Tale, Russell T. Davies and Benjamin Cook expand their in-depth discussion of the creative life of Doctor Who to cover Russell`s final year as Head Writer and Executive Producer of the show, as well as his work behind the increasingly successful Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures spin-offs. Candid and witty insights abound throughout two years` worth of correspondence, covering David Tennant`s last episodes as the Doctor and the legacy that Russell and David leave behind as a new era of Doctor Who begins. With over 300 pages of new material, and taking in events from the entire five years since the show`s return in 2005, The Writer`s Tale: The Final Chapter is the most comprehensive - and...
ISBN: 9781846078613
Издательство:
Random House
Дата выхода: февраль 2010
For a time I believed that mankind had been swept out of existence, and that I stood there alone, the last man left alive.In this thrilling tale of alien invasion, H. G. Wells rewrites the science fiction genre. Following the travails of an unnamed narrator, The War of the Worlds reveals the true terror of life under an implacable and enigmatic foe. Armed with terrifying killing machines, black smoke and Heat-Rays, the Martians arrive in London and quickly subdue the resistance put up by British forces. Faced with extraordinary odds and a world changed beyond all recognition, nothing less than the survival of the human race is at stake.
Thomas Hardy (1840—1928) was an English novelist and poet. «The Well-Beloved» completes the cycle of Hardy\'s great novels, reiterating his favourite themes of man\'s eternal quest for perfection in both love and art, and the suffering that ensues. Jocelyn Pierston, celebrated sculptor, tries to create an image of his ideal woman — his imaginary Well-Beloved — in stone, just as he tries to find her in the flesh.
ISBN: 978-5-521-06912-5
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: апрель 2018
Julia Lambert is in her prime, the greatest actress in England. On stage she is a true professional, in full possession of her emotions. Off stage, however, she is bored with her husband, less disciplined about her behaviour. She is at first amused by the attentions of a shy but ambitious young fan, then thrilled by his persistence - and at last wildly but dangerously in love Although Maugham is most celebrated as a novelist and short-story writer, it was as a playwright that he first knew success. Theatre is both a tribute to a world from which he had retired and a persuasive testimony to his enthusiasm for drama and the stage.
ISBN: 9780099286837
Издательство:
Random House
Дата выхода: январь 2001
`The universe is, instant by instant, recreated anew . . . The perfect moment is now. Be glad of it.`Time is a resource. Everyone knows it must be managed. You can let it move fast or slowly, but what you mustn`t do is allow it to stop.On the Discworld, the History Monks have the important job of ensuring that tomorrow always comes. But the construction of the world`s first truly accurate clock starts a race against, well . . . time.Monk Lu-Tze, his apprentice Lobsang Ludd and Death`s granddaughter Susan must stop the clockmaker before he completes his task. Because a truly accurate clock will stop time completely.And then, there really will be no tomorrow . . .Thief Of Time is the fifth book in the Death series, but you can read the...
Challenge and inspire your teenage learners to think beyond language.Think is a fresh, vibrant course designed to engage teenage learners and make them think. As well as building students` language skills, it offers a holistic approach to learning: developing their thinking skills, encouraging them to reflect on values and building their self-confidence. Topics are chosen to appeal to and challenge teenagers, firing their imagination and ensuring effective learning. Exam-style exercises and tips help students prepare for Cambridge English Key, Preliminary and First. Informed by the Cambridge English Corpus, the course reflects real language usage and `Get it right` sections help students avoid common mistakes.
ISBN: 9781107574700
Издательство:
Cambridge
Дата выхода: январь 2016
Think is a fresh, vibrant and upbeat course designed to engage teenage learners and make them think. As well as building students` language skills, it offers a holistic approach to learning: developing their thinking skills, encouraging them to reflect on values and building self-confidence. Topics are chosen to appeal to and challenge teenagers, firing their imagination and ensuring effective learning. This version of the Workbook includes access to the online learning management platform with extra resources and interactive activities. Teachers can use the platform to track students` progress and ensure more effective learning.
Challenge and inspire your teenage learners to think beyond language. Think is a vibrant course designed to engage teenage learners and make them think. As well as building students` language skills, it offers a holistic approach to learning: developing their thinking skills, encouraging them to reflect on values and building self-esteem. Topics are chosen to appeal to and challenge teenagers, firing their imagination and ensuring effective learning. This version of the Workbook includes access to the online learning management platform with extra resources and interactive activities. Teachers can use the platform to track students` progress and ensure more effective learning.
ISBN: 9781107587847
Издательство:
Cambridge
Дата выхода: январь 2019
