The Juvenilia and shorter works of Jane Austen with an afterword by Kathryn White. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... This rare collection is a must for all Jane-ites, representing what Richard Church regarded as Jane Austen's literary work-basket. It contains not only her hilarious History of England, illustrated by her favourite sister Cassandra, but the unfinished Sanditon, the novel of her maturity on which she was working at her death, aged 42. Also included are the two epistolary novels, "Lady Susan" and "Love and Friendship" [sic], and other, shorter works: "The Watsons", & ... |
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Return to the wonderful characters of beloved, bestselling, award-winning The Goldfish Boy, one of the most talked-about debut children's books of recent years. Melody Bird has discovered an old abandoned house in the corner of the graveyard, and a mysterious boy hiding out there... Hal tells her that he's a spy-in-training, using the house as a base for his undercover surveillance of a known local criminal. Her friends Matthew and Jake don't believe that a teenager would be entrusted with this mission and turn the tables to spy on him, uncovering secrets and untravelling a mystery as they go. ... |
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Сборникът включва статии на участниците в 7-мата международна конференция "Писмено наследство и информационни технологии. El’Manuscript - 2018" 14-18 септември 2018 г. във Виена и Кремс (Австрия). Форумите се организират и провеждат съвместно от европейски и руски университети, академични институции и обществени организации от 2006 г. насам. Участниците от 12 страни (Австрия, България, Германия, Грузия, Гърция, Италия, Русия, Словения, Франция, Чехия, Швеция и Япония) са академични изследователи и университетски преподаватели, работещи в областта на историческата лингвистика, историята на книжовността, ... |
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Fifteen-year-old Sam is not a famous vlogger, he's never gone viral, and he doesn't want to be the Next Big Thing. In fact he's ordinary and proud of it. None of which was a problem until Dad got rich and Mum made the whole family move to London. Now Sam's off to the North London Academy for the Gifted and Talented, where everyone's busy planning Hollywood domination or starting alt-metal psychedelica crossover bands. Sam knows he'll never belong, even if he wanted to. And that's before he ends up on stage wearing nothing but a fur onesie. A brilliantly funny look at fitting in, falling out ... |
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"The Rough Guide to Florida" is the essential handbook to the Sunshine State with full coverage of the best beaches, theme parks, cultural attractions, state parks and outdoor activities. There are detailed reviews of all the top hotels and restaurants to suit every budget, plus a new "Authors' Picks" feature to highlight the very best options. The guide includes descriptions of Walt Disney World and the other Orlando theme parks, complete with insider tips for making the most of your holiday. Whether it's hiking the Apalachicola Trail or snorkeling around the Florida Reef, there is a full ... |
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"To Reuturn to Your Father's House" contains poems by Dimcho Debelyanov , selected and translated by Christopher Buxton . Christopher Buxton is a novelist and translator of Bulgarian literary texts into English. From 1977 onwards he has been an active advocate for Bulgarian culture in the United Kingdom. This work was recognised in 2015 by an award and medal from The Bulgarian Ministry of Culture. Dimcho Debelyanov, whose life was ended by a British sniper's bullet on the Doiran Front in 1916, deserves a place alongside fellow poets Wilfred Owen and Isaac Rosenberg. ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Oft-copied but never bettered, Jane Austen's "Emma" is a remarkable comedy of manners that follows the charming but insensitive Emma Woodhouse as she sets out on an ill-fated career of match-making in the little town of Highbury. Taking the pretty but dreary Harriet Smith as her subject, Emma creates misunderstandings and chaos as she tries to find Harriet a suitor, until she begins to realize it isn't the lives of others she must try to transform. Gorgeously illustrated by the celebrated Hugh Thomson, this "Macmillan Collector' ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Jane Austen's final novel is her most mature and wickedly satirical. It follows the story of Anne Elliott, who as a teenager, was engaged to a seemingly ideal man, Frederick Wentworth. But after being persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that he is too poor to be a suitable match, Anne ends their engagement. When they are reacquainted eight years later, their circumstances are transformed: Frederick is returning triumphantly from the Napoleonic War, while Anne's fortunes are floundering. Will their past regrets prevent them from finding future ... |
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Whether you want to shop on Michigan Avenue, listen to blues on Lincoln Park or simply ride the El around The Loop, "The Rough Guide to Chicago" will help you all the way. The 16-page, full-colour section introduces all of the city's highlights, from the spectacular city skyline to boat tours along the Chicago River, with two new, 4-page, full-colour inserts: Chicago Food and Chicago Architecture. The guide includes a new author pick' section of the city's top hotels and restaurants to suit every taste and budget plus, lively reviews of hundreds of shops, clubs and live-music venues. There are new ... |
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The hilarious and moving new book from funny fiction superstar Sam Copeland, author of the bestselling "Charlie Changes Into a Chicken". Uma Gnudersonn has a head full of questions: How can I save my home from being sold? Will my dad ever start talking again? And how do alpacas get drunk? But since her mum died, Uma's life has been short on answers. Then she finds a genius artificial intelligence called Athena who knows everything. Suddenly Uma has the answer to any question she can imagine - from the capital of Mozambique to the colour of her headteacher's underpants - and she's going to use them ... |
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Penguins. Race to the South Pole is a Level 5 reader. Its fun and informative subject matter will capture a child's interest in reading and learning English while reinforcing the basic structures and vocabulary found in most primary courses. Activities pages and picture dictionary can be found at the back of each reader. The book can be used as supplementary reading material with any primary course. The Macmillan Children's Readers series offers simplified English reading. The series is divided into six levels. The series brings children real and imaginary stories to arouse their interest. The book contains a ... |
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Пътувайте във времето с календара на Playmobil . Комплектът включва 2 фигурки на Марти Макфлай 1955 г. и от 1885 г., 2 фигури на Док Браун 1955 г. и от 1885 г., Бъфорд Танен 1885 г. и Клара Клейтън 1885 г. Животните в кутията са куче Коперник 1955 г. и кон. Може да се насладите на колекционерски аксесоари като 3 динамитни пръта, кутия с експлозиви, фенер, минен шлем с лампа и каишка, бяла западна шапка, надгробен камък, шал, писмо от 1885 г., 4 бели стенни гуми, тръбен компютър с корпус, 4 залепващи точки, 2 ръчни часовника, 3 револвера, пушка, фотоапарат със статив, уестърн седло, колекционерска пощенска картичка и ... |
