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Vaz Mark Cotta: Beautiful Creatures the Official Illustrated Movie Companion

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: Explore the making of the film Beautiful Creatures in this ultimate visual companion, lavishly illustrated with full-color photos of the cast, locations, and sets. This beautiful paperback edition celebrates the on-screen creation of Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl's fascinating world, brought to life by screenwriter and director Richard LaGravenese. With never-before-seen images, exclusive…

Day Sylvia: Pride and Pleasure

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Pursued by fortune hunters, heiress Eliza Martin is the victim of diabolical scheming to get her to the altar. She won't be bullied, however, and she will get to the bottom of this plot. She needs a man to infiltrate her suitors and find the villain.

Figes Orlando: Just Send Me Word: A True Story of Love and Survival in the Gulag

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Lev and Svetlana, kept apart for fourteen years by the Second World War and the Gulag, stayed true to each other and exchanged thousands of secret letters as Lev battled to survive in Stalin's camps. This book tells the story of two young Russians whose love survived Stalin's Gulag.

Dodd Lynley: Hairy Maclary, Sit

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Hairy Maclary causes trouble again when he is simply not in the mood for the Kennel Club's Obedience Class. He feels mischievous and mad and not only does he scamper away but all his friends — Bottomley Potts, Muffin McLay, Hercules Morse, Schnitzel von Krumm and the rest follow Galloping here, galloping there, rollicking, frolicking everywhere.

Eggers Dave: A Hologram for the King

Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: In a rising Saudi Arabian city, far from weary, recession-scarred America, a struggling businessman pursues a last-ditch attempt to stave off foreclosure, pay his daughter's college tuition, and finally do something great. In A Hologram for the King, Dave Eggers takes us around the world to show how one man fights to hold himself and his splintering family together in the face of the global…

Cain Susan: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: In Quiet, the international bestseller, Susan Cain shows how the brain chemistry of introverts and extroverts differs, and how society misunderstands and undervalues introverts. She gives introverts the tools to better understand themselves and take full advantage of their strengths. Passionately argued, superbly researched, and filled with real stories, Quiet will permanently change how we see…

French Nicci: Tuesday's Gone

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: Nicci French, the bestselling author of What to do When Someone Dies and Losing You, returns with the second book in the gripping new series that began with Top Ten Bestseller Blue Monday. Fans of Peter James' Roy Grace series and Peter Robinson's DCI Banks series will love central character psychotherapist Frieda Klein, who is consulted on a grisly and seemingly unsolvable crime. Sometimes the…

Robinson Lucy: A Passionate Love Affair with a Total Stranger

Скачать книгу (размер 2 360 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 464) Аннотация: A Passionate Love Affair with a Total Stranger by Lucy Robinson, author of The Greatest Love Story of All Time, is a hilariously funny and gorgeously romantic story about falling in love when you least expect it. Charley Lambert has put considerable effort into achieving a perfect life. She has The Job. The Wardrobe. And The Flat. Her womanising, junk food-loving housemate Sam lowers the tone a…

Moyo Dambisa: Winner Take All: China's Race for Resources and What it Means for Us

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Our planet's resources are running out. The media bombards us with constant warnings of impending shortages of fossil fuels, minerals, arable land, and water and the political Armageddon that will result as insatiable global demand far outstrips supply. But how true is this picture? In Winner Take All, Dambisa Moyo cuts through the misconceptions and noise surrounding resource scarcity with a…

Diamond Jared: The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies

Скачать книгу (размер 2 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 512) Аннотация: Visionary, prize-winning author Jared Diamond changed the way we think about the rise and fall of human civilizations with his previous international bestsellers Guns, Germs and Steel and Collapse. Now he returns with another epic — and groundbreaking — journey into our rapidly receding past. In The World Until Yesterday, Diamond reveals how traditional societies around the world offer an…

Alex Grecian: The Yard

Скачать книгу (размер 2 962 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 582) Аннотация: Victorian London — a violent cesspool of squalid depravity. Only twelve detectives — The Murder Squad — are expected to solve the thousands of crimes committed here each month. Formed after the Metropolitan Police’s spectacular failure in capturing Jack the Ripper, the Murder Squad suffers the brunt of public contempt. But no one can anticipate the brutal murder of one of their own… A Scotland…

Abram David: The Rough Guide to Goa

Скачать книгу (размер 1 585 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 312) Аннотация: The Rough Guide to Goa will guide you through this colourful former Portuguese colony with reliable, practical information and clearly explained cultural background. You'll find detailed accounts of every major tourist sight, along with candid reviews of all the best places to sleep, eat, drink and shop, for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Goa includes first-hand coverage of the region's resorts,…

Edwards Nick: The Rough Guide to Greece

Скачать книгу (размер 4 277 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 840) Аннотация: The Rough Guide to Greece has been the definitive guidebook to the country for 30 years. This new full-colour edition has been completely revamped and updated, keeping all our best features like detailed background and a journalistic eye for detail, but with new user-friendly accommodation, eating reviews and crystal-clear maps. Get the lowdown on Greece's world class attractions from the…

Richmond Simon: The Rough Guide to Japan

Скачать книгу (размер 4 318 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 848) Аннотация: The award-winning Rough Guide to Japan is the definitive guide to this fascinating country with its stunning landscapes, dynamic pop culture, world-class dining and rich history. It will guide you with reliable information and a clearly explained background on everything from Japan's history, religions, arts, movies and music to the country's pressing environmental issues. Whether you're looking…

Humphreys Rob: The Rough Guide to London

Скачать книгу (размер 2 523 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 496) Аннотация: Full-colour throughout, The Rough Guide to London is the ultimate travel guide to one of the world's most exciting cities. With 30 years experience and our trademark 'tell it like it is' writing style Rough Guides cover all the basics with practical, on-the-ground details, as well as unmissable alternatives to the usual must-see sights. At the top of your to-pack list, and guaranteed to get you…

Whitfield Paul: The Rough Guide to New Zeland

Скачать книгу (размер 4 318 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 848) Аннотация: The new Rough Guide to New Zealand is the definitive guide to the world's adventure capital. Now in full-colour throughout, it contains dozens of tempting colour photos illustrating the country's iconic landmarks and its stupendously diverse scenery. Detailed accounts of every attraction along with crystal-clear maps and plans will show you the very best New Zealand has to offer: from white-sand…

Brown Jules: The Rough Guide to Sicily

Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: The Rough Guide to Sicily is the ultimate guide to this fascinating island. From flamboyant Arabo-Norman cathedrals to stunning galleries and the best collection of Greek temples outside Greece, all Sicily's attractions are thoroughly covered. Sicily's natural beauties are also taken care of; including the ascent of Europe's greatest volcano, Etna, hiking trails in the Monti Madonie and the most…

Teller Matthew: The Rough Guide to Switzerland

Скачать книгу (размер 2 686 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 528) Аннотация: The Rough Guide to Switzerland is the ultimate travel companion to this clean and idyllic country with detailed coverage of all the top attractions. From the medieval streets of Bern to the stunning views of Lake Geneva and the iconic Matterhorn to the best spots to enjoy sensational alpine scenery, discover Switzerland's highlights inspired by dozens of colour photos. You'll find practical…

The Rough Guide to the Netherlands

Скачать книгу (размер 1 829 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 360) Аннотация: The Rough Guide to The Netherlands is an indispensable travel guide with clear maps and coverage of the country’s unique attractions. From the pretty village of Edam and the gritty port city of Rotterdam to Amsterdam’s famous canals and vibrant nightlife The Rough Guide to The Netherlands unearths the best sites, hotels, restaurants, coffee houses and nightlife across every price range inspired…

Dalton David: The Rough Guide to The Philippines

Скачать книгу (размер 2 360 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 464) Аннотация: The Rough Guide to the Philippines is the ultimate companion for exploring this stunning Southeast Asian archipelago. Discover the Philippines' highlights in full-colour with information on everything from the sun-kissed islands of the Visayas to the lagoons of Palawan and the tribal villages of the northern Cordilleras. This guide includes detailed listings and essential information on where to…