Edited by Gaby Morgan. ... Poems of the Sea is an anthology of classic poetry that celebrates the sea; from the power of a stormy ocean to ships and sailors and beaches strewn with shells. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by author Adam Nicolson. For generations, poets have taken inspiration from ocean mists and rugged coastlines to conjure up adventures on the high seas and joyous days at the seaside. From Emily Dickinson 's ... |
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The thrilling conclusion to "Scythe", the New York Times sci-fi bestseller. ... I do not speak with the voice of the thunder. But the thunder does speak through me. Everything has changed in the world of the scythes. Citra and Rowan have disappeared. The floating city of Endura is gone. It looks like nothing stands between Scythe Goddard and absolute power. Now that the Thunderhead is silent, the question remains: Is there anyone left who can stop him? The answer lies in the Tone, the Toll, and the Thunder. ... |
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The deadliest power. The fiercest passion. The cruellest fate. Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar have made a pact. As they process the events of the Spring they will keep things... platonic... until Winter Solstice. But can they resist when the crackling tension between them is enough to set the whole of Crescent City aflame? And they are not out of danger yet. Dragged into a rebel movement they want no part of, Bryce, Hunt and their friends find themselves pitted against the terrifying Asteri - whose notice they must avoid at all costs. But as they learn more about the rebel cause, they face a choice: stay silent while ... |
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Прекрасно подаръчно издание, изработено изключително луксозно. Книгата съдържа в себе си вечните Шекспирови сонети както в оригинал на английски език, така и в най-добрия български превод - този на Валери Петров. Книга за ценители!"Красавецо, младежкия си чар прахосваш ти за собствена изгода, но този чар го дава не във дар, а само в заем щедрата Природа. А щом е тъй, скъпернико красив, защо ѝ харчиш влога без остатък - нали затуй, чаровнико, си жив, живот и чар да предадеш нататък? Ти алчен си за себе си, но знай, човек така сам себе си предава, и щом Природата ти каже: "Край!", каква ще ти е ... |
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Why do we do develop habits? And how can we change them? We can always change. In The Power of Habit, award winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg translates cutting edge behavioural science into practical self improvement action, distilling advanced neuroscience into fascinating narratives of transformation. Why can some people and companies change overnight, and some stay stuck in their old ruts? The answer lies deep in the human brain, and The Power of Habits reveals the secret pressure points that can change a life. From Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps to Martin Luther King Jr., from the CEO of ... |
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How looking backward moves us forward. Drawing on research in social psychology, neuroscience, and biology, Pink debunks the myth of the no regrets philosophy of life. And using the largest sampling of American attitudes about regret ever conducted as well as his own World Regret Survey which has collected regrets from more than 15,000 people in 105 countries he lays out the four core regrets that each of us has. These deep regrets offer compelling insights into how we live and how we can find a better path forward. As he did in his bestsellers Drive, When, and A Whole New Mind, Pink lays out a dynamic new way of ... |
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One of the most powerful self-help guides ever written. "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" introduces and explains the mind-focusing techniques that remove the subconscious obstacles that prevent us from achieving the success we want - and deserve. This authorised edition of Dr. Murphy 's keystone work is the first premium mass market edition to feature additional commentary drawn from his unpublished writings. As practical as it is inspiring, Dr. Murphy's work demonstrates with real-life examples the way to unleash extraordinary mental powers to build self-confidence, create harmonious relationships, ... |
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It is getting dark over the mountain lake; the passing winter freezes the quiet northern land. A little boy dressed in fur, girded with a sword decorated with a raven head, struggles with uneven terrain, mud, and unbearable load - the remains of his father - Edsgar, the mighty warrior of the Great North. A stream of white light splashes from the sky to the funeral pyre. A ringing sound fills everything around. It is as if billions of metal particles are sprinkled on a steel shield. Edsgar bids farewell to Erik, the lovely Valkyries take on the spirit of the warrior, and he flies with them to the gates of Valhalla to take ... |
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Chief Inspector Morse and Sergeant Lewis went into the house. Inside the sitting-room, the light was still switched on and a gas fire was burning. The dead body of a young man was lying on the carpet, in front of the fire. Near the body, on a small table, stood a bottle of sherry and a wine glass. The bottle almost full, the glass was almost empty. Morse smelt the sherry which was left in the glass. "This smells like cyanide, Lewis", he said. "This man was probably poisoned." From the Book This book is in British English. Here you can find: notes about this story; points for understanding ... |
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Десет карти, разкриващи бъдещето на нашия свят. Вижте защо следващата бежанска криза в Европа е по-близо, отколкото си мислим, заради проблемите в Сахел; защо Източното Средиземноморие е една от най-взривоопасните точки през XXI век и защо земната атмосфера предстои да се превърне в следващото световно бойно поле. В настоящата книга Тим Маршъл разглежда десет региона, които ще формират световната политика в предстоящата епоха на съперничество между велики сили."Интересно и достъпно изследване на силите, оформящи нашето бъдеще на Земята и отвъд нея." Ед Хюсеин, автор на Ислямът. Световна история " ... |
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Над планинското езеро притъмнява, отиващата си зима сковава притихналата северна земя. Малко момче, облечено в кожи, препасано с меч, украсен с гарванова глава, се бори с неравния терен, калта и непосилния си товар - тленните останки на неговия баща - Едсгар, могъщият войн на великия Север. Поток от бяла светлина плисва от небесата към погребалната клада. Звънлив звук изпълва всичко наоколо. Сякаш милиарди метални частици се посипват върху стоманен щит. Едсгар се обръща към Ерик за последно сбогом, прелестните валкирии поемат духа на война и той полита с тях към двери на Валхала, за да заеме достойното си място до Один. ... |
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The sequel to the book The Atlas Paradox. Destiny is a Choice. Only the extraordinary are chosen. Only the cunning survive. An explosive return to the library leaves the six Alexandrians vulnerable to the lethal terms of their recruitment. Old alliances quickly fracture as the initiates take opposing strategies as to how to deal with the deadly bargain they have so far failed to uphold. Those who remain with the archives wrestle with the ethics of their astronomical abilities; elsewhere, an unlikely pair partner to influence politics on a global stage. And still the outside world mobilizes to destroy them - while the ... |
