The story of Edmund Dantes, self-styled Count of Monte Cristo, is told with consummate skill. The victim of a miscarriage of justice, Dantes is fired by a desire for retribution and empowered by a stroke of providence. In his campaign of vengeance, he becomes an anonymous agent of fate. The sensational narrative of intrigue, betrayal, escape, and triumphant revenge moves at a cracking pace. Dumas' novel presents a powerful conflict between good and evil embodied in an epic saga of rich diversity that is complicated by the hero's ultimate discomfort with the hubristic implication of his own actions. Our edition ... |
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Трета част от трилогията "Наемниците" ... Оцелелите от битката с драколича в оживелия с магия замък ще бъдат посрещнати като герои в Кървав камък и удостоени с почетни титли. Ентрери и Джарлаксъл са станали мишена на Цитаделата на убийците и привличат вниманието на разузнавателната мрежа Тайна песен. Мрачният елф Джарлаксъл обаче не иска да се върне в Мензоберанзан, затова се опитва да съгради собствено кралство заедно с Ентрери в земите на Кървав камък. Крал Гарет отмъщава на Джарлаксъл и Ентрери за това своеволие, като ги изпраща на заточение в родното място на Артемис - Мемнон. Мемнон е обвит в тайни от ... |
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"The Rough Guide to Melbourne" is the most extensive guidebook available to Australia's second-largest city. The guide features lively accounts of the sights and discerning reviews of the best bars, hotels and restaurants. Now published as a larger B-format guide, the 16-page introduction includes full-colour photos of the authors selection of "Things Not to Miss" and large easy-to-read maps througout. ... |
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Two dark comedies with ghost/mystery themes which are set around the period of the American War of Independence. Ichabod Crane is the hero of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Peculiar-looking and socially inept, this schoolmaster is a joke to the people of Sleepy Hollow as he tries to win the love of the beautiful daughter of a rich farmer." - The horseman's head still lies somewhere on the battlefield - the people of Sleepy Hollow said. – Every night, he rides back to the battlefield to look for it. One dark night, Ichabod Crane - the village schoolmasters - saw the Headless Horseman. Or did he?" From the book ... |
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"Ancient Egypt. The Book of Thoth" 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. ... |
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България и Източна Европа са пейзажите, на чиито фон се развива действието на "Историкът" (2005) и "Земя на сенки" (2017), световните бестселъри на американската писателка Елизабет Костова. Някои от описаните места са действителни, други са старателно изобретени чрез слепянето на късчета от действителността. "Shadow Journey: A Guide to Elizabeth Kostova's Bulgaria and Eastern Europe" е великолепно илюстриран пътеводител към действителните и въображаеми места, събития и реалии в двата романа на Костова. Книгата е вълнуващо пътешествие в комунистическа България, Румъния на Дракула, ... |
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In this celebrated work, his only novel, Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late 19 th century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of ... |
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Whether you're skiing in Vermont, hiking the northern Appalachian Trail or exploring the back streets of old Boston, "The Rough Guide to New England" tells you all you need to know about this picturesque region. The 28-page, full-colour section introduces all of New England's highlights, from the beauty of the Berkshires to the windswept Maine coast, with two additional 4-page, full-colour inserts: Literary History' and Food and Drink'. The guide includes a new author pick' section of the very best hotels and restaurants, plus in-depth reviews of hundreds of shops, bars and clubs to suit all ... |
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Three bestsellers by Napoleon Hill. ... Together in one volume for the first time three Napoleon Hill Bestsellers: Think and grow rich The master-key to riches The magic ladder to success "Think and grow rich" will help you to: identify your goals; master the secret of true and lasting success; obtain what you most want in life; join the ranks of the super-successful. In "The Master-key to riches" you'll learn: Andrew Carnegie's "Master mind" method; the magic of going the extra mile; the twelve true riches of life; the obligation to share wealth; the twenty great ... |
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"Volcanoes. The Legend of Batok Volcano" 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 ... |
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Книгата е двуезично издание - на български и английски език. ... Иванка Сокерова е художник с богато творчество. Макар и цял живот над нея да тегне сянката на неизлечима болест, тя работи неуморно до самия си край. В галериите из България са запазени стотици нейни рисунки, колажи, живопис върху керамични плочки, релефи, статуетки. Тази малка книжка съдържа скромна част от творчеството на Иванка Сокерова, но тя открехва врата към нейния необятен, вълшебен свят. Донка Стоянова завършва през 2008 година Националната академия специалност "Скулптура" при проф. Ангел Станев. през 2012 година получава научна степен ... |
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The textbook of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry's Care of Magical Creatures class comes to life in this one-of-a-kind collectable featuring the sound and movement of the famous "Monster Book of Monsters". Kit includes: 3 1/2" Monster Book of Monsters replica featuring audio of the book in chomping action and movement. Both special features are sound-activated, prompted by a simple sound such as hand-clapping. 48-page book on magical creatures, featuring descriptions, quotes, and full-colour illustrations and photos from the films throughout. Requires two AAA batteries (not included). ... |
