They say that the eyes feed first, then the body follows."The idea behind this book started in the land of smiles - Thailand. The specific aroma of Asian cuisine embraces everyone who sets foot in this land. This fragrance lingers in the mind, enriching the memories associated with the exotic. One of the festivals celebrated there, which is deeply connected to the story of this book, is the festival of the floating lanterns. Its preparation begins with the crafting of small boats made out of banana leaves in the shape of lotus flowers, lavishly adorned with petals and candles, before being set afloat in flowing water ... |
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Award-winning readers series of original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Dr Mark Latto travels to California USA to learn about an alternative medical treatment from Deborah Spencer. But on arrival he finds that Deborah has died and the book she was writing about the treatment has vanished. The police don't suspect murder but Mark does. ... |
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The perfect crime doesn't exist. The perfect getaway... that's another story. Billy Summers is a killer for hire. He's among the best snipers in the world, a decorated Iraq war vet who can blend into any neighborhood and disappear after the shot is taken. But he'll only agree to a contract if the target is a truly bad guy. Now Billy wants out. But first he's offered one final job - an offer which is just too big to refuse. As the days count down to the hit, Billy senses something is wrong. He doesn't yet know just how wrong, or about the woman who will help him try to set things right. Part ... |
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This beautiful story collection by Catherine Veitch tells the tales of four animals from snowy regions of the world. Children will be captivated by a grizzly bear cub who won't sleep, a very bossy tawny owl, a panda who is always hungry and a wolf cub who wants to have an adventure. Each story unfolds through a wonderful backdrop of vibrant artwork, packed with charm and detail, and explores simple themes that children can relate to. ... |
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In The Whistler, Lacy Stoltz investigated a corrupt judge who was taking millions in bribes from a crime syndicate. She put the criminals away, but only after being attacked and nearly killed. Three years later, and approaching forty, she is tired of her work for the Florida Board on Judicial Conduct and ready for a change. Then she meets a mysterious woman who is so frightened she uses a number of aliases. Jeri Crosby's father was murdered twenty years earlier in a case that remains unsolved and that has grown stone cold. But Jeri has a suspect whom she has become obsessed with and has stalked for two decades. Along ... |
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Vicky is a super-speedy Velociraptor who races through life, and often straight into trouble. When Vicky loses sight of her family, she's in a hurry to find them but she'll need to slow down before she can join them again. This fabulous story features stunning artwork from Louise Forshaw and is a terrific read for any little dinosaur fan. ... |
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The photoguide contains colour photographs and short morphological descriptions of 287 of the most attractive species and subspecies in the Rhodopean flora. It is intended for all visitors to the Rhodope Mts who would enjoy the beauty and richness of the vascular plant diversity. The book could be used for identification of many plant species in the other Bulgarian mountains as well. ... |
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Five original stories in gift book format will transport little dinosaur fans to prehistoric times. Read about a noisy T rex, a day-dreaming Stegosaurus, a selfish Plateosaurus, a Velociraptor who can t stay still, and an Iguanodon who can't sleep! With fabulous full colour artwork from a range of experienced illustrators, this book is a fantastic first collection of stories to share with young children. The cover has been designed using a wealth of special effects. ... |
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Meet a tiger who keeps asking questions, an orangutan who wants to be good at everything, a bear cub who doesn't want to sleep, a gorilla who refuses to eat plants, and a wolf cub who just wants to go adventuring. Children will love the stories with their simple messages, and illustrations that will hold them spellbound. Beautiful gift book with stunning cover effects, contemporary illustration styles and entertaining original fiction, topical themes of the natural world. ... |
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This humorous twist on the perennially popular "Questions & Answers" format takes a sideways look at all that is super and strange about life in the oceans. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out who has picnics on the seabed, how long it takes to make an island, and why a dolphin is more like a hippo than a herring. ... |
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The universal symbol of relationships, which is the couple formed by man and woman (the eternal yin and yang), replaced here by situations and archetypes of the gay experience and identity. A tool of knowledge and introspection for those who are not afraid of diversity. Art by Antonella Platano. 78 cards with dimensions 6.6 x 12 cm and instruction booklet included. ... |
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Зловещата и мистериозна сянка на вулкана Попокатепетъл е надвиснала над съдбата на Джефри Фърмин, бивш британски консул в Куаунауак, Мексико. Докато Джефри се бори с последиците на унищожителната си зависимост от алкохола, при него се завръща съпругата му Ивон в опит да спаси разпадащия им се брак. Разказът преплита драматичните им съдби с тези на Хю - полубрат на Джефри, и Жак Ларюел - негов приятел от детинство. Романът проследява събитията от един-единствен ден: Деня на мъртвите. ... |
