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Paddington in Garden (+ Audio CD)
Автор: Bond Michael Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2008 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20102010-10-13
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«When Paddington starts to make a list of all the nice things he can think of about being a bear and living with the Browns he is sure to include «the garden». Paddington feels very lucky to have such a nice garden, especially as he has his own little patch in it, to keep him out of mischief!»
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The Book of Lost Tales (part 2)
Автор: Tolkien J.R.R. Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 1992 Страниц: 385 Дата загрузки: 27 октрября 20091993-06-28
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«The second of a two-book set that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkiens epic tale of war, «The Silmarillion». This second part of «The Book of Lost Tales» includes the tale of Beren and Luthien, Turin and the Dragon, and the only full narratives of the Necklace of the Dwarves and the Fall of Gondolin, itself the finest and most exciting depiction of a battle that Tolkien ever wrote. Each tale is followed by a commentary in the form of a short essay, together with texts of associated poems, and contains extensive information on names and vocabulary in the earliest Elvish languages. This series of fascinating books has now been repackaged to complement the distinctive and classic style ofe black cover A-format paperbacks of «The Hobbit», «The Lord of the Rings», «The Silmarillion» and «Unfinished Tales».»
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The Shaping of Middle-Earth
Автор: Tolkien J.R.R. Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2002 Страниц: 400 Дата загрузки: 14 сентября 20092003-12-20
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«The fourth volume that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkiens epic tale of war, «The Silmarillion». In this fourth volume of «The History of Middle-earth», the shaping of the chronological and geographical structure of the legends of Middle-earth and Valinor is spread before us. We are introduced to the hitherto unknown Ambarkanta or Shape of the World, the only account ever given of the nature of the imagined Universe, ccompanied by maps and diagrams of the world before and after the cataclyusms of «The War of the Gods» and the «Downfall of Numenor». The first map of Beleriend is also reproduced and discussed. In «The Annals of Valinor» and «The Annals of Beleriend» we are shown how the chronology of the First Age was moulded: and the tale is told of Aelfwine, the Englishman who voyaged into the True West and came to Tol Eressea, Lonely Isle, where he learned the ancient history of Elves and Men. Also included are the original Silmarillion of 1926, and the Quenta Noldorinwa of 1930 — the only version of the myths and legends of the First Age that J. R. R. Tolkien completed to their end.»
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The Treason of Isengard
Автор: Tolkien J.R.R. Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2002 Страниц: 504 Дата загрузки: 18 марта 20092005-04-17
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«This is the seventh volume of «The History of Middle-earth». The story reaches the beginning of «The Lord of the Rings» and ends at the point where the author halted in the story as the «Company of the Ring», still lacking Legolas and Gimli, stood before the tomb of Balin in the «Mines of Moria».»
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The Book of Lost Tales (part 1)
Автор: Tolkien J.R.R. Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 1991 Страниц: 304 Дата загрузки: 15 декабря 20091992-12-30
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«The first of a two-book set that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war, «The Silmarillion». «The Book of Lost Tales» stands at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth and Valinor for the Tales were the first form of the myths and legends that came to be called «The Silmarillion». Embedded in English legend and English association, they are set in the narrative frame of a great westward voyage over the Ocean by a mariner named Eriol to the lonely Isle where the Elves dwelt; from them he learned their true history, the «Lost Tales of Elfinesse». In the Tales are found the earliest accounts of Gods and Elves, Dwarves, Balrogs and Orcs; of the Silmarils and the Two Trees of Valinor; of the geography and cosmology of Tolkien's invented world. This series of fascinating books has now been repackaged to complement the distinctive and classic style of the 'black cover' A-format paperbacks of «The Hobbit», «The Lord of the Rings», «The Silmarillion» and «Unfinished Tales».»
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The War of the Ring
Автор: Tolkien J.R.R. Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2002 Страниц: 496 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20092005-09-27
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«This takes up the story of the writing of «The Lord of the Rings» with the Battle of Helms Deep and the drowning of Isengard by the Ents. It is the next volume in a series which looks at the ideas behind the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien.»
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The Return of the Shadow
Автор: Tolkien J.R.R. Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 1994 Страниц: 512 Дата загрузки: 13 февраля 20091999-08-14
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«In this sixth volume of «The History of Middle-Earth», Bilbos magic ring becomes evolved into the dangerous Ruling Ring of the Dark Lord and a Black Rider first rides into the Shire. The book comes complete with reproductions of the first maps and facsimile pages from the earliest manuscripts.»
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The War of the Jewels
Автор: Tolkien J.R.R. Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2002 Страниц: 496 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20092005-09-27
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«The second of two companion volumes which documents the later writing of «The Silmarillion», Tolkiens epic tale of war. In «The War of the Jewels» Christopher Tolkien takes up his account of the later history of «The Silmarillion» from the point where it was left in Morgoths Ring. The story now returns to Middle-earth, and the ruinous conflict of the High Elves and the Men who were their allies with the power fothe Dark Lord. With the publication in this book of all J.R.R. Tolkiens later narrative writing concerned with the last centuries of the First Age, the long history of «The Silmarillion», from its beginning in «The Book of Lost Tales», is completed; and the enigmatic state of the work at his death can be understood. This book contains the full text of the Grey Annals, the primary record of «The War of the Jewels», and a major story of Middle-earth now published for the first time: the tale of the disaster that overtook the forest people of Brethil when Hurin the Steadfast came among them after his release from long years of captivity in Angband, the fortress of Morgoth.»
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Hobbit (Illustrated graphic novel)
Автор: Tolkien J.R.R. Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 1998 Страниц: 144 Дата загрузки: 18 марта 20092001-09-10
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«This is a brand new revised edition of the best-selling graphic novel based on the enchanting prelude to «The Lord of the Rings». First published in 1990, David Wenzel's comic book adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's «The Hobbit» was an immediate success and has become one of the best-loved graphic novels of the last 20 years. «The Hobbit» is the story of Bilbo Baggins, a quiet and contented hobbit whose life is turned upside down when he joins the wizard Gandalf and thirteen dwarves on their quest to reclaim their stolen treasure. It is a journey fraught with danger — and in the end it is Bilbo alone who must face the guardian of this treasure, the most-dreaded dragon, Smaug. Illustrated and hand painted in full colour throughout, and accompanied by the carefully abridged text of the original novel, this handsome authorised edition will introduce new generations to a magical masterpiece — and be treasured by Hobbit fans of all ages, everywhere. This new edition has been completely re-scanned from the original paintings to achieve more accurate and vibrant colours of any edition, with David Wenzel revisiting the work to provide sensitive improvements and additions to the original edition. The book includes a magnificent and completely new cover design by Wenzel himself.»
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Hobbit
Автор: Tolkien J.R.R. Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2001 Страниц: 300 Дата загрузки: 27 октрября 20092004-02-19
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«Marking 70 years since publication, the definitive edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's first book, sporting a facsimile of his original cover design and complete with fold-out maps and his own drawings and paintings. Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services — as a burglar — on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo's life is never to be the same again. Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as J.R.R. Tolkien's classic tale, «The Hobbit». Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the world, and its hero, Bilbo Baggins, has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals: Alice, Pooh, Toad!»
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Bright Shiny Morning
Автор: Frey James Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2008 Страниц: 502 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 20112009-06-15
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«Welcome to LA. City of contradictions. It is home to movie stars and down-and-outs. Palm-lined beaches and gridlock. Shopping sprees and gun sprees. Bright Shiny Morning takes a wild ride through the ultimate metropolis, where glittering excess rubs shoulders with seedy depravity. Frey's trademark filmic snapshots zoom in on the parallel lives of diverse characters, bringing their egos and ideals, hopes and despairs, anxieties and absurdities vividly to life. Some suffer, like the otherworldly wino who tries to save a spoilt teenage runaway. Others gain, like the canny talent agent who turns sexual harassment to blackmailing advantage. Some are loaded, or grounded, and have luck on their side. Others, like the countless actresses-turned-hookers, or schoolboys-turned-gangsters, are doomed. Книга «Bright Shiny Morning» выпущена в издательстве «Hodder & Stoughton» в 2009 году. »
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Collins Russian Pocket Dictionary
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2008 Страниц: 768 Дата загрузки: 26 марта 20112011-02-29
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The Collins Russian Pocket Dictionary offers the learner of Russian extensive coverage of Russian and English in a compact, handy format. The Collins Russian Pocket Dictionary is designed for all those studying Russian, whether at school, for business, or as a hobby. It is the ideal text for learners of Russian, and comes with a useful guide to Russian grammar. / The Collins Russian Pocket Dictionary offers extensive coverage of Russian and English. / The grammar supplement is a compact and useful guide — a perfect complement to the dictionary with its clear, easy-to-use layout. / The clear layout ensures that users find the information they want quickly and easily. Other titles in the Collins Russian Dictionary range include: Collins Russian Dictionary and Collins Gem Russian Dictionary.
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Collins Russian Gem Dictionary
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2009 Страниц: 768 Дата загрузки: 26 декабря 20112011-10-30
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Fully revised and updated, this latest edition from Collins’ bestselling Gem Dictionary range is the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable up-to-the-minute Russian dictionary. Features include: • All the latest words in both languages, such as downloadable, Wi-Fi, carbon footprint, podcast • User-friendly business language supplement • Useful tables of nouns, verbs, pronouns and numerals • New clear layout • Helpful examples and cultural notes • Special treatment of difficult words The Collins Gem Russian Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, students, business people and the general user alike all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format. Includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of difficult words such as can, that, of, some, and notes about life in Russia. Also in this dictionary is a handy business language supplement, ensuring you have all the up-to-date business vocabulary you need at your fingertips. Also available in the Collins Russian dictionary range are Collins Pocket Russian Dictionary and Collins Russian Dictionary.
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Night Without End
Автор: Alistair MacLean Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2005 Страниц: 384 Дата загрузки: 14 апреля 20092008-09-30
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From the acclaimed master of action and suspense. The all time classic. An airliner crashes in the polar ice-cap. In temperatures 40 degrees below zero, six men and four women survive. But for the members of a remote scientific research station who rescue them, there are some sinister questions to answer — the first one being, who shot the pilot before the crash?
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Ice Station Zebra
Автор: Alistair MacLean Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2005 Страниц: 400 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20092008-09-20
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A classic thriller from the bestselling master of action and suspense. The atomic submarine Dolphin has impossible orders: to sail beneath the ice-floes of the Arctic Ocean to locate and rescue the men of weather-station Zebra, gutted by fire and drifting with the ice-pack somewhere north of the Arctic Circle. But the orders do not say what the Dolphin will find if she succeeds – that the fire at Ice Station Zebra was sabotage, and that one of the survivors is a killer…
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The Unexpected Guest
Автор: Agatha Christie Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2000 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 15 октрября 20092005-08-14
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«A young man, broken down in the fog, witnesses a murder he is asked to conceal… A full-length novel adapted by Charles Osborne from Agatha Christie’s acclaimed play. When a stranger runs his car into a ditch in dense fog in South Wales and makes his way to an isolated house, he discovers a woman standing over the dead body of her wheelchair-bound husband, gun in her hand. She admits to murder, and the unexpected guest offers to help her concoct a cover story. But is it possible that Laura Warwick did not commit the murder after all? If so, who is she shielding? The victim’s retarded young half-brother or his dying matriarchal mother? Laura’s lover? Perhaps the father of the little boy killed in an accident for which Warwick was responsible? The house seems full of possible suspects… «The Unexpected Guest» is considered to be one of the finest of Christie’s plays. Hailed as ‘another Mousetrap’ when it opened on 12 August 1958 in the West End, it ran for 604 performances over the succeeding 18 months and has been staged many times around the world over the last 40 years.»
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The Infinite Plan
Автор: Isabel Allende Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2001 Страниц: 400 Дата загрузки: 14 сентября 20092004-02-19
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Isabel Allende’s powerful tale of one boy’s escape from the slums of Los Angeles. This magnificent novel tells the story of Gregory Reeves, the son of Charles, an itinerant preacher. As a boy, Gregory accepts the endless journeying and poverty which is his family’s lot, never questioning the validity of his father’s homespun philosophy of life – the Infinite Plan. But, as manhood approaches, Gregory finds himself increasingly possessed by a yearning to escape. Hankering after worldly wealth, he longs to break away from the barrio, the teeming Hispanic ghetto of downtown Los Angeles where his family has finally settled. Gregory’s quest, so different from his father’s, takes him first to the killing fields of Vietnam, and thence to law school at Berkeley from where he pitches headlong into a hedonistic pursuit of the American Dream
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The Sirian Experiments
Автор: Doris Lessing Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 1994 Страниц: 336 Дата загрузки: 07 апреля 20091997-09-24
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The third in Doris Lessing s visionary novel cycle Canopus in Argos: Archives . It is a mix of fable, futuristic fantasy and pseudo-documentary accounts of 20th-century history.
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Mara and Dann
Автор: Doris Lessing Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2000 Страниц: 416 Дата загрузки: 16 февраля 20092004-03-28
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A visionary novel from Doris Lessing, Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature 2007. It is sooner than you might think. And the earth’s climate is much changed – it’s colder than ever before in the north, and unbearably dry and hot in the south. Mara, who is seven, and her four-year-old brother Dann find themselves somewhere very strange, not home… They are taken in by a kindly, grandmotherly woman, but this new life is hard: hunger, dirt, thirst and danger are the children’s constant companions. Drought and fire carry off their adoptive home and force them to set off northward into the unknown, to experience a series of adventures that bring them through to an altogether altered world, where they can start to learn and build anew. Doris Lessing has written a compelling, troubling and entertaining novel that, through the remarkable odyssey of a brother and sister living in the imagined future, manages to tell us a great deal about the present we only dimly perceive and scarcely know how to value.
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Daughter of Fortune
Автор: Isabel Allende Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2000 Страниц: 416 Дата загрузки: 16 февраля 20092004-03-28
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A magnificent sweeping tale from the international bestselling author of ‘The House of the Spirits’. Set in Anglophile Chile and goldrush California during the middle years of the nineteenth century, this magnificent romance tells the story of English foundling Eliza Sommers who grows up in the bustling entrepot of Valparaiso. Eliza is a spirited, sparky and ambitious romantic who becomes embroiled in a forbidden love affair with the charismatic but capricious Joaquin Andieta. When he disappears suddenly for California, and the promise of riches that rumours of gold strikes have brought him, she can but follow after him
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