Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Explosive and unforgiving, Confessions of an English Opium-Eater describes in searing detail the pleasure, pain and mind-expanding powers of opium. 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 biographer, critic and academic Dr Frances Wilson. Thomas De Quincey takes us on a journey from his grammar school childhood to his homeless adolescence in Wales, ... |
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An essential companion to the Harry Potter books, "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" is a collection of fairytales from the wizarding world, via the enchanted pen of J.K. Rowling . Rich with allusions and symbols from the Harry Potter stories, and enhanced with fascinating commentary from beloved sage Professor Albus Dumbledore, this is a Hogwarts Library book to treasure and enjoy for years to come. All of the gorgeous, grim and gothic detail of the Bard's five bewitching tales has been brought to life by Chris Riddell, thrice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. Much loved by generations of witches and ... |
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Книгата е двуезично издание на български и английски език. ... В този дневник от стихове, поетът Антон Баев споделя с нас 63 меланхолии. Тези меланхолии са далеч от отчаянието. Тия зрели стихотворения, изпълнени с опита и радостта от живота, ни увличат в едно пътуване, в което отново ще открием човечността, поезията и, разбира се, себе си. "Има родство по кръв и родство по избор, както знаем от Гьоте, но има и друго родство, родство по тъга. Четейки поезията на Антон Баев, споделям такова родство, усещам близък този юг на тъгите ни, тяхната митология и биография. Да, тъгите ни имат особена география и биография. ... |
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This book surveys the major linguistic and social changes which shaped the English language. It begins with the Proto-Indo-European common ancestor, goes through Old English and Middle English providing illustrations of the changes with authentic texts, and finishes with Early Modern English. The text is written for advanced non-native students of English who are curious to find out how from some obscure Germanic dialects spoken in an abandoned Roman colony on the edge of Europe a new global language evolved. ... |
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Edited by Francis Turner Palgrave. ... The Golden Treasury is one of the most loved anthologies of English poetry ever published. The book was meticulously compiled by poet and scholar Francis Turner Palgrave, in collaboration with Alfred Tennyson, who was then poet laureate. It is arranged chronologically in four books which each celebrate a different era in the evolution of English poetry, from Elizabethan to the 19th century. All the greats are here, including Shakespeare and Milton, Marvell and Pope, Wordsworth and Keats. First published in 1861, it became the standard anthology for over 100 years. This Macmillan ... |
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"World of Warcraft: Comic Collection - volume 1" brings together eleven digital World of Warcraft comic books for the first time ever in print! Featuring all-new stories from the eras of Warlords of Draenor, Legion and Battle for Azeroth, go deeper into the lore of "World of Warcraft" with fan favorites such as Jaina Proudmoore, Magni Bronzebeard, Gul'dan and many more! Includes never seen concept art and sketches from Alex Horley, Nesskain and more acclaimed artists! ... |
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In the year in which the debut novel Life in 3 was born, Stanimir Kiskinov won Bulgarian National Culture funding for translation of Bulgarian fiction into foreign languages. The author holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and a B.A. in Astrology. He holds dual US-Bulgarian citizenship. He teaches in the sociology department at Sofia University and through the foundation Europartners 2007. The entirety of his entire professional and emotional experience is in evidence in his literary project–including short theatrical and journalistic careers, 15 years in the Cultural Office of the US Embassy in Bulgaria, and extensive ... |
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Учи английски с Джастис, Питър и Боб. Криминална история за четене и слушане. ... Новата поредица детективски истории "Трите ???" включва 8 адаптирани книжки. Увлекателните истории на английски с превод на трудните думи ще заинтригуват учениците, а многобройните упражнения за работа с текст, английско - българският речник и отговорите в приложението правят книжките удобни за работа в клас и у дома. Всички истории са записани на приложените дискове на английски език с достъпно темпо. Скелетът на саблезъбия тигър в природонаучния музей на Роки Биийч наистина е доста стряскащ, Джастис обаче не може да си представи ... |
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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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Луцифериада. ... Станислав Хвърчилков е роден през 1984 година и започва да свири на китара на 5-годишна възраст. Завършва НМУ Любомир Пипков в София със специалност класическа китара, след което продължава висшето си образование в Кралската Музикална Академия в Лондон при Майкъл Левин. Има над 20 награди от национални и от международни конкурси за китара, сред които международният конкурс за млади китаристи Андрес Сеговиа в Германия през 2002 г. Носител е на отличието Музикант на годината за 2003 на предаването Allegro Vivace на БНР. Печели награди и стипендии от Hattori Foundation, Musician Benevolent Fund и Royal ... |
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"Tales of Horror" is an adapted Elementary Level reader written by Bram Stoker . This book consists of three short stories that are strange and frightening. The stories are "The Judge's House", "The Iron Maiden" and "The Return of Abel Behena". This book is in British English. Here you can find: extra grammar and vocabulary exercise; points for understanding comprehension questions; free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheets at www.macmillanreaders.com . The book is two versions available: book + audio download (You have to buy these ... |
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Part 1: Fro the Beginings to 1700 Part 2: 1700-1832 ... В настоящата книга се проследява развоят на английската литература от времето на първите литературни паметници (VII в.) докъм 1830 г., когато завършва периодът на романтизма. На фона на историческото, общественото, културното и техническото развитие на Англия от онова време авторът представя английската литература като постоянно развиващ се процес, очертава новите тенденции в съответните епохи, новите идеи и разкрива пътя, който поезията, драмата и прозата са изминали за десет века: през старо- и средноанглийския период, през епохата на ренесанса, барока и ... |
