Filled with relentless drinking in seamy bars and glamorous nightclubs, wild, drug-fuelled parties, and dispassionate sexual encounters, Less Than Zero is narrated by Clay, an eighteen-year-old student returning home to Los Angeles for Christmas. Bret Easton Ellis's debut novel is a fierce coming-of-age story, justifiably celebrated for its unflinching depiction of hedonistic youth, its brutal portrayal of the inexorable consequences of such moral depravity, and its author’s refusal to condone or chastise such behaviour. In 1985, Bret Easton Ellis, stunned and disturbed with his debut novel, Less Than Zero. ... |
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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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Този сборник включва разкази за любовта, приятелството и саможертвата. Любовта между двама американци в Париж, бедно, но талантливо момиче и еднорък художник, която минава през различни перипетии и разочарования, накрая намира своя покровител и завършва щастливо. Разказът за Чичо Джим и чичо Били пък ни представя историята за едно трогателно приятелство между двама мъже, цял живот живели суровия живот на златотърсачи, успели накрая да си купят собствена ферма. Много романтика има в Целувката на Саломи Джейн, смела млада жена спасява от бесилото конекрадец и двамата успяват да преживеят голямата си любов. В тръстиките е ... |
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Приказките на барда Бийдъл съдържат пет различни истории със свой вълшебен дух и докато ги четете, ту ще се радвате, ту ще се смеете, ту ще усещате тръпката на смъртна опасност. И на мъгъли, и на магьосници ще им бъде интересно да прочетат бележките след всяка приказка на професор Албус Дъмбълдор, който разсъждава върху поуките в тях и разкрива някои подробности от живота в "Хогуортс". Илюстрации: Джони Дъдъл, Томислав Томич. ... |
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Книжка за оцветяване на български и английски език. ... От теб зависи как ще изглежда черно-белият постер, изобразяващ крепостта Баба Вида, когато завършиш цветното си приключение из него. Образователният постер за оцветяване е с размери 50 х 35 cm. Той пристига в красива и удобна опаковка, която улеснява съхраняването и транспортирането му. Той е подходящ и за чужденци, тъй като информацията за всеки обект е налична и на английски език. Книгата е част от поредицата Оцвети и научи на издателство Сдружение Българска история. За да оцветите тази книжка препоръчваме да използвате моливи или пастели, за да избегнете ... |
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Paddington Bear had traveled all the way from Peru when the Browns first met him in Paddington Station. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same... for ordinary things become extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is involved. First published in 1958, A Bear Called Paddington is the first novel by Michael Bond, chronicling the adventures of this lovable bear. Paddington has charmed readers for generations with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This brand-new edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum. The classic ... |
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The national bestseller. Write. Burn. Repeat. Now with new covers to match whatever mood you're in. Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, TikTok, VSCO, YouTube...the world has not only become one giant feed, but also one giant confessional. "Burn After Writing" allows you to spend less time scrolling and more time self-reflecting. Through incisive questions and thought experiments, this journal helps you learn new things while letting others go. Imagine instead of publicly declaring your feelings for others, you privately declared your feelings for yourself? Help your heart by turning off the comments and ... |
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The Sunday Times bestseller. ... London, 1941. Amid the falling bombs Emmeline Lake dreams of becoming a fearless Lady War Correspondent. Unfortunately, Emmy instead finds herself employed as a typist for the formidable Henrietta Bird, the renowned agony aunt at "Woman's Friend" magazine. Mrs Bird refuses to read, let alone answer, letters containing any form of Unpleasantness, and definitely not those from the lovelorn, grief-stricken or morally conflicted. But the thought of these desperate women waiting for an answer at this most desperate of times becomes impossible for Emmy to ignore. She decides she ... |
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Write. Burn. Repeat. Now with new covers to match whatever mood you're in. Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, TikTok, VSCO, YouTube...the world has not only become one giant feed, but also one giant confessional. "Burn After Writing" allows you to spend less time scrolling and more time self-reflecting. Through incisive questions and thought experiments, this journal helps you learn new things while letting others go. Imagine instead of publicly declaring your feelings for others, you privately declared your feelings for yourself? Help your heart by turning off the comments and muting the accounts that drive ... |
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The bestselling author of "The House with Chichen Legs". Illustrated by Kathrin Honesta. ... "They call me Yanka the Bear. Not because of where I was found - only a few people know about that. They call me Yanka the Bear because I am so big and strong." Found abandoned in a bear cave as a baby, Yanka has always wondered about where she is from. She tries to ignore the strange whispers and looks from the villagers, wishing she was as strong on the inside as she is on the outside. But, when she has to flee her house, looking for answers about who she really is, a journey far beyond one that she ever ... |
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Full of Alice Oseman's trademark charm, warmth and empathy, I Was Born For This revolves around Angel Rahimi's devotion to a popular boyband trio as she comes into unexpectedly close contact with their lead singer. The third novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless, Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper - now a major Netflix series. For Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark - a pop-rock trio of teenage boys who are taking the world by storm. Being part of The Ark's fandom has given her everything she loves - her friend Juliet, ... |
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The line between love and obsession has never been wider. While Sera is finally free of Kolis and back with those she loves, not everything is calm. Memories of all she's endured still haunt her, but Sera finally has hope for a future with the other half of her heart and soul. Nyktos desires, loves, and accepts every part of her even the monstrous bits she still battles. More than ever, Sera and Ash have everything under the realms to fight for, and Nyktos has no doubt Sera is fit to be the Queen of the Gods. But she must find that faith within herself if they hope to convince the other Courts to support them against ... |