As variegated as the American experience itself, this original treasury reflects the vibrant role of the short story in our national literature. Fourteen outstanding tales by famous American authors unfold in settings ranging from the decaying family mansion of Edgar Allan Poe's dark psychological thriller, "The Fall of the House of Usher", to the bustling modern apartment building of John Cheever's domestic drama, "The Enormous Radio". Moods and attitudes shift from the simmering menace of a lynch mob in William Faulkner's "Dry September" to the gentle optimism of an elderly ... |
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Based on the story of Oscar Wilde. Text adaptation by Bill Bowler. ... The Happy Prince is a beautiful golden statue high up on a column in the city. Everyone loves him. He feels sad about the city's poor people, but what can he do? He can't leave his column. Then the swallow arrives, and helps the Happy Prince to do many good things. But what about the swallow's dream of flying to Egypt? And what does the Mayor do when the Happy Prince loses all his gold? Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading experience while building their language skills. With ... |
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The 10th anniversary edition of the bestselling foundational business training manual for ambitious readers, featuring new concepts and mental models: updated, expanded, and revised. Many people assume they need to attend business school to learn how to build a successful business or advance in their career. That's not true. The vast majority of modern business practice requires little more than common sense, simple arithmetic, and knowledge of a few very important ideas and principles. "The Personal MBA 10th Anniversary Edition" provides a clear overview of the essentials of every major business topic: ... |
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From "New York Times" bestselling author - Christie Golden. ... Now, on the legendary continent of Pandaria, he will stand trial for his transgressions. Renowned leaders from across the world have gathered to witness this historic event. As the trial unfolds, agents of the bronze dragonflight present shocking visions of Garrosh's atrocities. For many of those in attendance, these glimpses into history force them to relive painful memories and even question their own innocence or guilt. For others, the chilling details stoke the flames of their hatred. Unbeknownst to anyone, shadowy forces are at work on ... |
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For over 25 years, "World of WarCraft" has offered a land rich in mystery and wonder. Now players can get an in-depth look at the artifacts, gear, weaponry, and trinkets they have collected... and some they might not have just yet. With exquisite art and a brand new story, this book covers the continent of the Eastern Kingdom, from Stormwind to Stranglethorn, plaguelands to palaces, and all the lands in between. ... |
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"New York Times" bestseller. ... His evil is legend. Lord of the undead Scourge, wielder of the runeblade Frostmourne, and enemy of the free peoples of Azeroth. The Lich King is an entity of incalculable power and unparalleled malice his icy soul utterly consumed by his plans to destroy all life on the World of WarCraft. But it was not always so. Long before his soul was fused with that of the orc shaman Ner'zhul, the Lich King was Arthas Menethil, crown prince of Lordaeron and faithful paladin of the Silver Hand. When a plague of undeath threatened all that he loved, Arthas was driven to pursue an ill- ... |
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Мнозина на запад от Япония мислят, че гейша означава елитна куртизанка, но нашумелият роман на Артър Голдън показва истинската ѝ същност. Тя е артистка, владееща до съвършенство изкуството на развлечението. Авторът успява да "свали" кимоното на една прочута гейша и да разкрие нейната драматична история невероятно увлекателно и елегантно. Продадена на девет години, красивата сивоока дъщеря на беден рибар става една от най-търсените гейши в квартала на удоволствията Гион. Четирийсет години по-късно, когато всички мъже в нейния живот са си отишли, прочутата Сюари повдига завесата пред един тайнствен и ... |
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100 Bulgarian Folk Tales will give you one hundred reasons to love Bulgaria and its people. Broadly divided into six chapters, this book covers a wide range of the most common topics and characters, pertaining to Bulgarian folklore. Starting with the practical wisdom of everyday stories, the collection then dips into tales of magical adventures and encounters with supernatural creatures. Further, it will make you relax with witty sketches, sprinkled with local humour. Following the trail, you will gradually discover a closer and deeper bond to the life of our ancestors. The surviving legends of creation and shared ... |
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Когато смъртта е навсякъде, можеш ли да избягаш от нея? Колимската магистрала, или Пътят на костите, разсича вечния студ на Сибир в продължение на 2000 километра. Изградена от затворниците от близо 80 трудови концлагера на Сталин, тя се оказва лобно място за стотици хиляди от тях, много от които невинни. Труповете им остават там, където са паднали безжизнени, завинаги във вечно замръзналата земя, без опело и погребение. Когато телевизионният продуцент Феликс Тигланд чува за тази история, е зашеметен от потенциала ѝ. Заедно със свой приятел оператор той наема местен водач и тримата тръгват по Пътя на костите към ... |
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Пленена от краля на мрака. Принудена да открие светлината в себе си. Кралството на оникса е на път да отнеме всичко, което Арвен Валъндейл обича, включително свободата ѝ. Една от малкото лечители с рядка магическа дарба, младата жена се оказва затворничка в крепостта на врага и принудена да лекува палачите на собствения си народ. А светлината, която носи в себе си, ще я превърне в мишена за тъмни сили, много по-опасни от всяко острие... Черна магия, дворцови интриги и ужасяващи създания сякаш дебнат зад всеки ъгъл. А единственият ѝ съюзник, изглежда, е тайнствен непознат, настанен в килията до нейната. Който ... |
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Gabriel, Reese, Sal and Heath are best friends, bonded in their small rural town by their queerness, their good grades and their big dreams. But now it's the summer before their last year of high school, and each of them is going on a huge new adventure. Reese has a design internship in Paris, Gabriel is going to Boston for an internship with a charity organisation and Sal is volunteering on Capitol Hill for a senator - while Heath is stuck going to Florida to help his aunt's business. What will this summer of new experiences and world-expanding travel mean for each of them - and for their friendship? A sweet and ... |
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Картите Ленорман без съмнение са най-използваните карти оракул в света. Golden Lenormand Oracle представлява класическите оракул карти Ленорман от XIX век, но с детайли от златисто фолио. Към тях е добавено ръководство с 128 страници на английски, испански, италиански, френски, португалски и китайски език. Картите са 36 на брой и всяка е с размери 8.8 x 12.5 cm. ... |
