Complete and unabridged. ... As well as being one of the major literary figures of the twentieth century and the recipient of the 1923 Nobel Prize for Literature, William Butler Yeats (1865 - 1939) is the greatest lyric poet that Ireland has produced. His early work includes the beguiling When You are Old, The Cloths of Heaven and The Lake Isle of Innisfree but, unusually for a poet, Yeats's later works, including Parnell's Funeral, surpass even those of his youth. All are present in this volume, which reproduces the 1933 edition of W. B. Yeats's Collected Poems and also contains an illuminating ... |
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Compiled by Vic Parker. ... "Magical Stories" is an enchanting anthology that will whisk young readers aged 6+ into imaginary worlds of curious characters, fantastical creatures and spellbinding events. The book includes tales spanning several centuries from renowned authors such as Rudyard Kipling , E. Nesbit , Lewis Carroll , Joseph Jacobs and Andrew Lang. The stories weave a rich and colourful tapestry of magic and fantasy, and are brought to life by captivating illustrations. "Magical Stories": Enchanting illustrations by renowned artists; Contains short stories and extracts; Five clear ... |
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Though numbering just 35 known works, the œuvre of Johannes Vermeer (1632 - 1675) is hailed as one of the most important and inspiring portfolios in art history. His paintings have prompted a New York Times bestseller, a film starring Scarlett Johansson, and record visitor numbers at art institutions from Amsterdam to Washington. Vermeer's subjects focus on daily domestic activities, from letter writing to music playing to preparations in the kitchen. The scenes astound with their meticulous detail, majestic planes of light, and with Vermeer’s extraordinary ability to draw out narrative intrigues. In such ... |
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Madrid, 1957. Daniel, young, wealthy and unsure of his place in the world, views the city through the lens of his camera. Ana, a hotel maid whose family is suffering under the fascist dictatorship of General Franco. Lives and hearts collide as they unite to uncover the hidden darkness within the city. A darkness that could engulf them all..."Gripping. Ruta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today." The Wall Street Journal "A master of historical fiction." Elizabeth Wein on "Salt to the Sea" "Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret ... |
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This beautiful gift book presents 100 poems, organised by theme to encourage the discovery of new favourites. Bright, colourful illustrations are packed with charm and detail to capture the imaginations of young children. Poems include classics from Robert Burns , William Wordsworth, Christina Rossetti, Louisa M Alcott and Edward Lear. ... |
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Тежкият труд, ниското заплащане и волята за оцеляване на една майка. На 28 години Стефани Ленд е готова да загърби родния си град и да тръгне в посока на мечтите си - да учи в университет и да стане писател. Но един летен флирт, прераснал в нежелана бременност, преобръща живота ѝ. Когато двете с новородената ѝ дъщеря се оказват на прага на оцеляването и са принудени да живеят в приют за бездомни, Стефани започва работа като прислужница - почиства чужди къщи с надеждата да сложи ред в собствения си живот. Физическият труд е тежък, но по-непосилна се оказва стигмата на бедността - укорителните погледи, когато ... |
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"Аз съм Моли, вашата камериерка. Знам всичките ви тайни. Знам и кътните ви зъби. А вие какво знаете за мен?" Из книгата Камериерката Моли е сам-сама на белия свят. След смъртта на ексцентричната си баба си няма никого. И сякаш е невидима, докато се труди неуморно в грандхотел Риджънси, докато чисти и заличава следите от гостите. Никой не я забелязва, никой не ѝ обръща внимание. Но един прекрасен ден тя намира баснословно богатия господин Блек, един от постоянните посетители на хотела, много мъртъв в леглото. Сега вече всички погледи са вперени в камериерката, основна заподозряна за странната смърт на ... |
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Fifteen-year-old Sam is not a famous vlogger, he's never gone viral, and he doesn't want to be the Next Big Thing. In fact he's ordinary and proud of it. None of which was a problem until Dad got rich and Mum made the whole family move to London. Now Sam's off to the North London Academy for the Gifted and Talented, where everyone's busy planning Hollywood domination or starting alt-metal psychedelica crossover bands. Sam knows he'll never belong, even if he wanted to. And that's before he ends up on stage wearing nothing but a fur onesie. A brilliantly funny look at fitting in, falling out ... |
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Георги Моравски започва да свири на класическа китара на 12 години при Симеон Симов. През 1992 година се завършва НМА Проф. Панчо Владигеров - София в класа на Александър Пумпалов, а от 1994 до 1996 година преподава там. Печели множество награди от различни конкурси - Първа награда от Националния китарен конкурс Аполония в Созопол - 1985, втора награда (първа не е присъдена) от Международния китарен конкурс в Гоце Делчев - 1986 и награда за транскрипция на българска пиеса. През 1996 се мести в Германия. Георги Моравски изнася концерти като солист или в ансамбъл в България Унгария, Германия, Гърция, Кипър, Нидерландия, ... |
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For the first time ever, a very special edition of the classic masterpiece, illustrated throughout in colour by the author himself and with the complete text printed in two colours. Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy and epic adventure has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Over 150 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional collectors' editions become prized and valuable items of publishing. This one-volume hardback edition contains ... |
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A short history of Bulgaria. ... Ivan Ilchev (b.1953) is full professor in Modern Balkan History at the Sofia University. He teaches modern history of the Balkans (18th-20th centuries), social history of the Balkans, history of Bulgaria, international relations in the Balkans, theory and history of propaganda, history of advertising in Bulgaria, history and theory of nationalism in the Balkans. This is a very useful edition of the Bulgarian history. ... |
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Video, Game Compendium. ... Based on a series of Polish novels extremely popular in Eastern Europe, "Тhe Witcher" games have sold more then 5.5 million copies and collectively won over 250 awards worldwide. There are currently two games available across multiple platforms, and a third is slated for release in 2014. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be released in 2014 on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. Dark Horse is introducing a new series of graphic novels chronicling the adventures of Geralt, a witcher, one of the few remaining monster hunters. Dive deep into the world of monster hunters, as the prominent characters from ... |
