About 4000 years ago the lands of modern Bulgaria were inhabited by people who built fortifications and cities, buried their dead in monumental tombs, drank wine from gold and silver cups, and warred, traded and did politics with the ancient Greeks and Romans, with the Persians, the Scythians and the ancient Macedonians.
Who were these people? What do we know about them?
This book will take you to all of the sites related to Thracians, a mysterious nation that had no written language but that left behind a lot of marvelous heritage. It will guide you from their rock niches in the Rhodope to the richly decorated royal ... |
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Энергетическая биомедицина - это область познания для всех тех, чье воображение простирается за грани реальности, там, где пребьвает "носитель" биофизической информации.
Игнат Игнатов ... |
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"Друг мой, задумьıвался ли тьı над тем как оно к нам приходит - то, что должно случиться? А оно приходит не сразу, постепенно созревая в круговерти сошедшего с ума ежедневия, переполненного ложью, абсурдом и преступлениями. Созревая, оно наливается неизбежностью, напирает изнутри себя в ничего не подозревающую явь и может неожиданно прийти сначала именно к тебе, через твою фантазию о будущем, потому, что ему нужьı вестоносцьı. Оно ищет таких как тьı, пожелавших остаться независимьıми, когда уже все вокруг принимают ложь за сущую провдю, абсурд за норму и не замечаюъ преступлений."
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300 years before "A Game of Thrones" dragons ruled Westeros.
A history of the Targaryen Kings from Aegon the Conqueror to Aegon III. ... Set 300 years before the events in "A Song of Ice and Fire", Fire and Blood is the definitive history of the Targaryens in Westeros as told by Archmaester Gyldayn, and chronicles the conquest that united the Seven Kingdoms under Targaryen rule through to the Dance of the Dragons: the Targaryen civil war that nearly ended their dynasty forever. The thrilling history of the Targaryens comes to life in this masterly work by the author of A Song of Ice and Fire, the ... |
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Illustrated by Alan Lee. ... Central to this enmity of the gods is the city of Gondolin, beautiful but undiscoverable. It was built and peopled by Noldorin Elves who, when they dwelt in Valinor, the land of the gods, rebelled against their rule and fled to Middle-earth. Turgon King of Gondolin is hated and feared above all his enemies by Morgoth, who seeks in vain to discover the marvellously hidden city, while the gods in Valinor in heated debate largely refuse to intervene in support of Ulmo's desires and designs.
Into this world comes Tuor, cousin of Túrin, the instrument of Ulmo's designs. Guided ... |
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Epic heroes, legendary adventures from the creator of Percy Jackson. ... An all-new collection of short stories from the world of Magnus Chase!
How well do you know the nine Norse realms? Do you get all those heims mixed up?
Well, this collection of rollicking short stories - each set in a different world and told by a different character from the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series - will help straighten you out.
And even if it doesn't, you'll enjoy reading about how Alex saves Amir's pants, Samirah plucks a giant's harp, Mallory teaches a dragon how to throw down insults, and much more.
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Travels through a lost empire. ... Alev Scott's odyssey began when she looked beyond Turkey's borders for contemporary traces of the Ottoman Empire. Their 800-year rule ended a century ago - and yet, travelling through twelve countries from Kosovo to Greece to Palestine, she uncovers a legacy that's vital and relevant; where medieval ethnic diversity meets 21st century nationalism, and displaced people seek new identities.
It's a story of surprises. An acolyte of Erdogan in Christian-majority Serbia confirms the wide-reaching appeal of his authoritarian leadership. A Druze warlord explains the secretive ... |
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Twelve stories of the Villains from "Doctor Who". ... On every planet there is a winter...
The winter festivals of Old Earth were a time to huddle together against the cold; a time to celebrate being halfway out of the darkness. But there are some corners of the universe that the light never touches. Who knows what lurks in the dark and the cold between the stars? Here are twelve stories - one for each of the Twelve Days of Christmas - to remind you that we are not alone. That we are not safe.
And whatever you do, don't blink. ... |
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The sequel to "Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard - book 2: Hammer of Thor".
Epic heroes, legendary adventures from the creator of Percy Jackson. ... My name is Magnus Chase. These days, I'm one of Odin's immortal warriors, but that doesn't stop people trying to kill me all the time.
Loki the trickster god is free from his chains. He's put together a crew of giants and zombies to sail Naglfar, the Ship of the Dead, in a battle against the Norse gods. If he succeeds, the final battle of Ragnarok will extinguish all the worlds.
With help from Percey Jackson and my cousin Annabeth, I have ... |
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#1 New York Times bestselling author.
Her journey began with a blade. Her destiny will end with a crown. ... Aelin Galathynius's journey from slave to assassin to queen reaches its heart-rending finale as war erupts across her world... She has risked everything to save her people - but at a tremendous cost. Locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will to endure the months of torture inflicted upon her. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve is unravelling with each passing day... With Aelin imprisoned, Aedion ... |
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School's out and glamping is go! ... Summer's here...
The school holidays are finally here, but Lucy's dreams are shattered when her trip to America is cancelled. That is until her parents surprise her with a week-long camping trip and a ticket to the legendary Chesterbury Music Festival! What's more, the whole "Girls Can Vlog" squad is invited too!
The trip is full of fun new experiences to vlog, but soon tensions are running high between some of the girls - and when Sassy makes a bad decision, Chesterbury looks like it might be off the cards.
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Big dreams and tough competition! ... Jessie's got a lot going on...
As well as having to give up her bedroom to the new lodger, she's busy filming her popular pranking videos for the Girls Can Vlog channel, there's an important gymnastics competition to prepare for, and the SummerTube convention is just around the corner!
But there are only so many hours in a day, and the girls are getting fed up with Jessie constantly running late. When a huge row breaks out, she is faced with an impossible choice...
Includes tips for making your own vlogs! ... |
