George Orwell 's dystopian masterpiece, Nineteen Eighty-Four is perhaps the most pervasively influential book of the twentieth century, making famous Big Brother, newspeak and Room 101. 'Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past' Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith skilfully rewrites the past to suit the needs of the Party. Yet he inwardly rebels against the totalitarian world he lives in, which demands absolute obedience and controls him through the all-seeing telescreens and the watchful eye of Big Brother, ... |
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"Down and Out in Paris and London" was George Orwell 's first published book. It is at once a very personal account, and a vivid exposé of hard lives weighed down by poverty in France and England between the wars. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is introduced by writer Lara Feigel. Towards the end of the 1920s, whilst living in Paris, George Orwell's few remaining funds are stolen and he quickly ... |
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На дъното в Париж и Лондон е първата книга на Джордж Оруел (1903 - 1950). В тази донякъде автобиографична творба, забележителна с трезвото и несантиментално описание на мизерията, Оруел разказва за приключенията на беден английски писател, който открива себе си, навлизайки в потайностите на две големи европейски столици. В търсене на работа, прехрана и подслон той се сблъсква със странни персонажи, попада в невероятни ситуации, и всичко това е разказано с характерните за Оруел хумор и искреност."Докато преживява в пълна степен мизерната реалност на своето време, Оруел остава като по чудо неосквернен... Той запазва ... |
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The Science of Achieving Greater Things. We live in a world that's obsessed with talent. We celebrate gifted students in school, natural athletes in sports, and child prodigies in music. But admiring people who start out with innate advantages leads us to overlook the distance we ourselves can travel. We underestimate the range of skills that we can learn and how good we can become. We can all improve at improving. And when opportunity doesn't knock, there are ways to build a door. Hidden Potential offers a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations. Adam Grant weaves together ... |
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Well-informed and richly illustrated, this book is the third volume of the popular Hidden Treasures of Bulgaria series. It takes the reader to lesser or completely unknown places in Bulgaria that fully live up to the promise of being "hidden treasures". Often located off (or off-off) the beaten track, they are integral part of what makes today's Bulgaria such a fascinating travel destination. Many of the forts, urbex sites, waterfalls and traditional villages are not to be found in any guidebook, and neither are some of the events and festivals described and photographed in detail here. This book provides ... |
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Making right desicions when you don't have all the facts. ... Even the best decision doesn't yield the best outcome every time. There's always an element of luck that you can't control, and there's always information hidden from view. So the key to long-term success (and avoiding worrying yourself to death) is to think in bets: How sure am I? What are the possible ways things could turn out? What decision has the highest odds of success? Did I land in the unlucky 10% on the strategy that works 90% of the time? Or is my success attributable to dumb luck rather than great decision making? Annie Duke, a ... |
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This is the story of one lost poem, two great rivers, and three remarkable lives - all connected by a single drop of water. In the ruins of Nineveh, that ancient city of Mesopotamia, there lies hidden in the sand fragments of a long-forgotten poem, the Epic of Gilgamesh. In Victorian London, an extraordinary child is born at the edge of the dirt-black Thames. Arthur's only chance of escaping poverty is his brilliant memory. When his gift earns him a spot as an apprentice at a printing press, Arthur's world opens up far beyond the slums, with one book soon sending him across the seas: Nineveh and Its Remains. In ... |
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Милион значения, вместени в едно-единствено име. Богата наследница. Купонджийка. Проблемно дете. Повелителка на селфито. Модел. Момичето от кориците на лъскавите списания. Риалити звезда. Това са етикетите, които другите прикачват на Парис Хилтън. Новаторка. Предприемач. Активистка. Създателка на поп култура. Жена, която оцелява при всякакви обстоятелства. Дъщеря. Сестра. Съпруга. Майка. Това са ролите, които Парис избира сама за себе си вече като напълно реализирана жена. Прочула се като наследница на империята, която стои зад веригата хотели Хилтън, Парис успява да намери своето място в преломната епоха на ... |
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The book featured 3D models of historical monuments. ... A legend has it that in Roman times there were strongholds here that guarded the way to the magnificent Nicopolis ad Istrum. When the barbarians invaded, they besieged and destroyed the great city. Then the Romans settled in the fortresses. Under the fortresses, there were large tunnel-connected dungeons. The Romans carried the treasures of Nicopolis to the galleries. They fortified and managed to hold the fortresses for some time. When they had to retreat, they made lethal mechanisms in the galleries and smeared them with poison. Then they masked the secret ... |
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Съставители: Krassimir Leshtakov, Mila Andonova. ... Cultural Interactions during the 3rd - 2nd Millenium BC. Proceedings in the International Conference 24 - 27 October 2018 in the Town of Galabovo."The archeological site Asara or Galabovo, as it is known in the literature, is a prehistoric settlement mound - one of the largest in the Upper Thrace. Whether there were later settlements and whether there was a fortress on the top of the tell in the Middle Ages, we may suggest relying on indirect archaeological evidence. Only the old name Asara (meaning fortress) and separate archeological materials without a certain ... |
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Two royal heirs arranged to be married. They made their own arrangements. The first book in an epic, heart-pounding fantasy duology about two royal heirs betrothed to be married, but whose loyalties are torn, and a ruthless enemy who threatens their world. Perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir, Susan Dennard, and Mary E. Pearson. Adraa is the royal heir of Belwar, a talented witch on the cusp of taking her royal ceremony test, and a girl who just wants to prove her worth to her people. Jatin is the royal heir to Naupure, a competitive wizard who's mastered all nine colors of magic, and a boy anxious to return home for ... |
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A stunning tribute to Art Nouveau pioneer Alphonse Mucha, this deck embraces the fresh beauty of the early 20th century, along with the eternal wisdom and understanding of tarot cards. This special edition contains a booklet that reveals every secret hidden in the cards. Art by Giulia F. Massaglia, colors by Barbara Nosenzo. 78 cards with dimensions 7 x 12 cm and multilingual instruction booklet included. ... |
