Complete and unabridged with an afterword by David Stuart Davies. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Mole and Rat have a pleasant life by the river, where they talk, boat and wile away the days. The wise and private Mr. Badger lives sedately in the Wild Woods, content in his solitude. Then there's Mr. Toad - wealthy, impulsive and utterly obsessed with motor cars, he's always getting into scrapes and can't survive without the help of his friends. One of the most celebrated works of classic literature for children, "The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame remains a timeless tale of ... |
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The book featured 3D models of historical monuments. ... A legend has it that in Roman times there were strongholds here that guarded the way to the magnificent Nicopolis ad Istrum. When the barbarians invaded, they besieged and destroyed the great city. Then the Romans settled in the fortresses. Under the fortresses, there were large tunnel-connected dungeons. The Romans carried the treasures of Nicopolis to the galleries. They fortified and managed to hold the fortresses for some time. When they had to retreat, they made lethal mechanisms in the galleries and smeared them with poison. Then they masked the secret ... |
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"The Catcher in Rye" is the ultimate novel for disaffected youth, but it's relevant to all ages. The story is told by Holden Caulfield, a seventeen-year-old dropout who has just been kicked out of his fourth school. Throughout, Holden dissects the "phony" aspects of society, and the "phonies" themselves: the headmaster whose affability depends on the wealth of the parents, his roommate who scores with girls using sickly-sweet affection. Lazy in style, full of slang and swear words, it's a novel whose interest and appeal comes from its observations rather than its plot intrigues (in ... |
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Prepare for the jaw-dropping finale of Sabaa Tahir's beloved New York Times bestselling "An Ember in the Ashes" fantasy series, and discover: Who will survive the storm? Picking up just a few months after A Reaper at the Gates left off... The long-imprisoned jinn are on the attack, wreaking bloody havoc in villages and cities alike. But for the Nightbringer, vengeance on his human foes is just the beginning. By his side, Commandant Keris Veturia declares herself Empress, and calls for the heads of any and all who defy her rule. At the top of the list? The Blood Shrike and her remaining family. Laia of ... |
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Адът и раят на безсмъртната рок легенда Ronnie James Dio. Автобиографията на Рони Джеймс Дио е откровената изповед на един човек, постигнал мечтите си, открил любовта на живота си и призванието, което му е помогнало да вдъхновява поколения наред фенове по целия свят. Това е история за силата на любовта и верността, за мечтите, амбициите, приятелството и трънливия път към славата. За музиката като изкуство и капаните на музикалната индустрия. За битката със собственото его и за сблъсъка на характери в един свят, обитаван от величия. Рони Джеймс Дио започва да пише своята автобиография малко преди смъртта си през 2010 г. ... |
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Classic Scottish Poems. A glorious anthology of poetry and verse by the greatest classic Scottish poets, introduced by acclaimed poet John Glenday. With poems from famous Scottish writers such as Robert Burns , Sir Walter Scott and Mary Queen of Scots herself, there is plenty here to enjoy and inspire. The collection roams across so many aspects of Scottish life and culture - its landscape and history, its people and celebrations. It is a country that has always inspired poets to write about love, nature and heritage, and to reflect on the important things of life. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library ; a ... |
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An illustrated tour of the night sky. ... What We See in the Stars Kelsey Oseid is a richly illustrated guide to the myths, histories, and science of the celestial bodies of our solar system, with stories and information about constellations, planets, comets, the northern lights, and more. Combining art, mythology, and science, What We See in the Stars is a tour of the night sky through more than a hundred magical pieces of original art, all accompanied by text that weaves related legends and lore with scientific facts. This beautifully packaged book covers the night sky's most brilliant features such as ... |
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Laia is a slave. Elias is a soldier. Neither is free. Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear. It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire's impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They've seen what happens to those who do. But when Laia's brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for ... |
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Изданието е двуезично - на български и английски език. ... Книгата Птици в утрото включва хайку, сенрю и тристишия. Стихосбирката представя разнообразни теми и ракурси, насочени към живота и мястото на човека в него. Стиховете носят послание за свобода - и в пространството на природата, и в полета на човешкия дух, както и поетическото усещане за очакване на нещо ново, което предстои да се случи. В текстовете авторката споделя своето философско разбиране за моментите, в които природата докосва човешката душа. А също и за времето, което събира в себе си миналото, настоящето и бъдещето и се оглежда във всичките сезони на ... |
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20 years of Traditions in the Center for Korean Studies at Sofia University. This volume entitled In the Focus of Korean Language, Culture and Society contains contributions to the International Conference on Korean Studies which was held at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski on May 26 - 27, 2023. The conference was dedicated to the 20th Anniversary of the Center for Korean Studies, named after its founder Prof. Dr. Habil. Alexander Fedotov . The initiation and successful implementation of the Center for Korean Studies is entirely credited to Prof. Dr. Habil. Alexander Fedotov. ... |
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Dr. Cliff Miyashiro arrives in the Arctic Circle to continue his recently deceased daughter's research, only to discover a virus, newly unearthed from melting permafrost. The plague unleashed reshapes life on earth for generations. Yet even while struggling to counter this destructive force, humanity stubbornly persists in myriad moving and ever inventive ways. Among those adjusting to this new normal are an aspiring comedian, employed by a theme park designed for terminally ill children, who falls in love with a mother trying desperately to keep her son alive; a scientist who, having failed to save his own son from ... |
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Стенното учебно табло е на английски език е посветено на темата за парковете и детските площадки. Ламинираната му повърхност дава възможност на детето да пише върху него с неперманентен маркер, без да се страхува, че ще сбърка. Само с едно изтриване на салфетката и упражнението може да се повтори стотици пъти от десетки деца. Характеристики: размер: 52 x 77 cm цветни илюстрации двустранно ламинирано ... |