Трета част от трилогията "Долината на мразовития вятър" ... Убиецът Артемис Ентрери отвлича жертвата си, полуръстът Риджис, на юг в Калимпорт, към отмъщението на Пук паша. Ако пашата успее да установи контрол над магическата пантера Гуенивар, Риджис ще умре в истинска игра на котка и мишка. Използвайки вълшебна маска, с която скрива своя произход и раса, мрачният елф Дризт До'Урден се заема да спаси заедно с варваринът Уолфгар "сръчния" си приятел. Един неочакван съюзник пристига точно, когато Ентрери залага своя капан. Но ще успее ли Риджис да се измъкне невредим? Съмишлениците от Долината на ... |
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„Историята на еврейския етнос и неговата материална култура са неотделими от историята и културата на България Независимо от редицата съвестно извършени отделни студии, последната дума по отношение на предпоставките за възникването на съответните местни еврейски общности и особено техните синагоги, явяващи се „сърца" на тези общности и едновременно техни най-видни артистични творения в дългата епоха на изгнаничеството, досега не беше казана или написана. Със своята многостранност настоящата монография е „обречена" да стане основа за следващи национални и наднационални изследвания в областта на историята, ... |
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Shortlisted for the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books. ... Life's Greatest Secret is the story of the discovery and cracking of the genetic code. This great scientific breakthrough has had far-reaching consequences for how we understand ourselves and our place in the natural world. The code forms the most striking proof of Darwin's hypothesis that all organisms are related, holds tremendous promise for improving human well-being, and has transformed the way we think about life. Matthew Cobb interweaves science, biography and anecdote in a book that mixes remarkable insights, theoretical dead-ends and ... |
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The year is 1547. In London, two boys from different families live very different lives. One is Edward Tudor, a prince and the future King of England; the other is Tom Canty, the son of a thief. One day they meet and their lives change forever. What happens when the two boys wear each others clothes? Why does the prince need the help of a poor man? Who becomes king when Henry VIII dies? And how can a beautiful gold object save the prince? Mark Twain's classic story of two young boys who swap lives has the answers. "A few minutes later, Tom was wearing the prince's expensive clothes and the hat with purple ... |
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По романа на сър Артър Конан Дойл , преразказан от Джанет Борсби и Рут Суон. ... An old family document says that everyone who lives at Baskerville Hall is in danger from a terrifying animal which lives on Dartmoor. When Sir Charles Baskerville dies in a mysterious way, his nephew, the young Sir Henry Baskerville, comes to live on Dartmoor. Is he in danger too? Is there really a dangerous animal on the moor, or did someone murder Sir Charles? Sherlock Holmes , the world-famous detective, is the only person who can solve the case. Or can he? Even Holmes is worried. In this Reader you will find information about Sir ... |
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That night, neither Louise or Julien could sleep. Louise thought about Julien's kisses and she was frightened. She knew that it was wrong to betray her husband. But she was in love with Julien Sorel. She had never felt love like this before! Julien thought about Louise's husband. The mayor was an important and powerful man. If Julien seduced Rênal's beautiful wife, he would be in danger. He was sure that he would lose his job. Perhaps Rênal would kill him! This book is in British English. Here you can find: notes about the life of Stendhal ; points for understanding comprehension questions; ... |
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Illustrator: Charlotte Cooke. ... "Princess Time: The Princess and the Pea" picture book is a beautifully illustrated, simple retelling of this classic story for children aged 3+. It's a fantastic large format picture book, with stunning illustrations by Charlotte Cooke, that brings fairytale characters to life in kids' imaginations. Children will giggle along as the princess does something most unexpected! The book: Perfect for bedtime reading with you; Beautiful, full-page artwork full of detail and charm; Fairy tale has been simply retold for capture the imagination of young readers. Features ... |
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From the eccentric museum La Specola in Florence comes this amazing collection of waxworks depicting human anatomy in all its dazzling complexity. A selection of wax bodies and body part and organ studies from the museum's collection is presented here; from skeletons to vein structures, organs to nerves, and arteries to the delicate pores of the skin, the human body is mapped out in meticulous and exacting detail. Texts explaining the human anatomy in layperson's terms and exploring the historical and cultural significance of the wax figures complete this total body experience. This book is from the Bibliotheca ... |
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Let Frodo, Sam, Gandalf, and other beloved inhabitants of Middle- earth guide your tarot practice with this epic tarot deck and guide, inspired by the iconic The Lord of the Rings novels. Join the Fellowship of the Ring with the only official The Lord of the Rings tarot deck! Featuring original artwork inspired by classic tarot iconography, this 78-card deck depicts fan-favorite characters, creatures, and scenes from The Lord of the Rings novels, including everyone from heroes like Sam Gamgee and Legolas to sinister antagonists Gollum and Sauron. Comprising both major and minor arcana, the deck also comes with a helpful ... |
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Bestselling author of "The Bear and the Nightingale". ... For a young woman in medieval Russia, the choices are stark: marriage or life in a convent. Vasya will choose a third way: magic. The court of the Grand Prince of Moscow is plagued by power struggles and rumours of unrest. Meanwhile bandits roam the countryside, burning the villages and kidnapping its daughters. Setting out to defeat the raiders, the Prince and his trusted companion come across a young man riding a magnificent horse. Only Sasha, a priest with a warrior's training, recognises this 'boy' as his younger sister, thought to be ... |
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Тази книга включва подбор от осъвременени въпроси, както и нови теми; дава отговорите на 120 забавни и интересни главоблъсканици, с които ще смаете приятелите си. Текстът е групиран по основни области, което ви дава възможност да прескачате според вашите интереси. Пълен с многобройни истории, способни да изненадат и най-запалените ловци на факти, този сборник ще раздвижи сивото ви вещество и ще разшири кръгозора ви. Тук са засегнати всякакви аспекти на познанието - от чумата през Средновековието и наследството на владетелите на Древен Египет, та чак до наши дни. С въпросниците и с рубриката "Накратко" за нула ... |
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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 ... |
