Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell. We once thought of our Earth as unique, but we have now discovered thousands of alien planets, and that's barely a fraction of the worlds that are out there. And there are more stars in the Universe than grains of sand on every planet in the Solar System. But amid all this vastness, the Milky Way Galaxy, our Sun and the Earth are home to the only known life in the Universe - at least ... |
|
Следват резултати с по-слабо съвпадение на търсеното: |
|
"Treasure Island" is a tale of pirates and villains, maps, treasure and shipwreck. When young Jim Hawkins finds a packet in Captain Flint's sea chest, he could not know that the map inside it would lead him to unimaginable treasure. Shipping as cabin boy on the Hispaniola, he sails with Squire Trelawney, Captain Smollett, Dr. Livesey, the sinister Long John Silver and a frightening crew to "Treasure Island". There, mutiny, murder and mayhem lead to a thrilling climax. ... |
|
|
Complete and unabridged with an afterword by Sam Giplin. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... When young Jim Hawkins finds a mysterious map in a dead sailor’s sea trunk, it marks the start of a thrilling treasure hunt - and a very dangerous adventure. Accompanied by the local doctor and squire, he sets off on the high seas as a cabin-boy, determined to find the buried hoard. But they are not alone in their quest, a band of pirates - led by the enigmatic, one-legged Long John Silver - will stop at nothing to take back what they believe is theirs. One of the best-loved children's stories of all time, Robert Louis ... |
|
|
Continuation of the story in the book Your Fault. ... How did i fall? Easy. He turned my world upside down. Nick and Noah's rocky relationship is struggling through its worst moment, and it seems that nothing can go back to the way it was before. They will have to surmount a new and frightening set of challenges to finally understand if they are really made for each other or if being apart is their only chance to be happy. Love is not always enough, and forgiveness sometimes doesn't fix what's been broken. But can you forget such a strong connection? How can memories tattooed on the heart be erased? Will ... |
|
|
A dead body is dredged from the Thames, presumed to be the son of wealthy miser John Harmon, in Charles Dickens final novel, "Our Mutual Friend". 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 has an introduction by Lucinda Dickens Hawksley and original illustrations by Marcus Stone. John Harmon made his fortune collecting "dust", and on his death his estranged son is due to inherit his wealth on the condition that ... |
|
|
When Luna’s family win an island, Luna thinks it will solve everything AND she can finally get a donkey! But things don’t go entirely to plan - no one expects Luna’s younger brother to win a Sheep Pageant, for example – and the secret festival they hold soon spirals out of control. But the island is beautiful, and the family are happy, and maybe Luna will get her donkey after al. ... |
|
|
Twelve-year-old Jim Hawkins sails with the Squire Trelawney to search for Captain Flint's treasure. But Long John Silver is on board The Hispaniola and he and his friends want the treasure for themselves. The story of Jim's adventure has been popular with young readers since it was first published in 1883. ... |
|
|
Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Life in pre-revolutionary Cuba is not easy and James Wormold, a failing vacuum cleaner salesman, is struggling to fund the increasingly lavish lifestyle of his manipulative sixteen year-old daughter, Milly. So when an enigmatic Englishman offers him an extra income in return for a little spying, he is sorely tempted... But when the fake reports he's been sending to London start to come true, Havana suddenly becomes a very dangerous place indeed. Both a brilliant Cold War thriller and hilarious work of satire, "Our Man in Havana" is Graham ... |
|
|
The multi-million worldwide bestseller. "You laugh, you cry, and then you come back for more."Markus Zusak, bestselling author of "The book thief". ... Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten. Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, "The Fault in Our Stars" is award-winning author John Green’s most ambitious and ... |
|
|
Банда крадци успява да проникне в трезора на библиотеката в Принстънския университет. Оригиналните ръкописи на "Великият Гетсби" и останалите четири романа на Ф. Скот Фицджералд изчезват. Те са застраховани за 25 милиона долара, но искане за откуп на ценната плячка така и не пристига. Четирийсет агенти на ФБР се заемат да разследват дръзкия обир. Брус Кейбъл е собственик на успешна книжарница на райския остров Камино край Флорида. В луксозната му къща са отсядали почти всички известни американски писатели. Но богатството на Брус се дължи на търговията с редки издания. Почти никой не знае, че той си има вземане- ... |
|
|
Отмъщението е занимание на паметта. Тяло, покрито с необичаен бял прах... Гангренясали крайници... Лице, застинало в изражение на нечовешка болка... Докато изследва трупа на баща си, Сара Геринген е потресена. Но когато съдебният лекар ѝ дава ключа, намерен в стомаха на възрастния мъж, страхът я парализира. Ами ако Андре Васили не е бил мъжът, за когото се е представял? От мрачните гори на Норвегия до ледените степи на Сибир бившата инспекторка от специалните части е на път да се изправи пред една ужасяваща семейна тайна. Какво ще открие в тайнствения замък, скрит сред дърветата? И ще посмее ли да стигне чак до ... |
|
|
Даяна и Матю получават официална призовка от Паството: Трябва да подложат на тест за магически способности седемгодишните си близнаци Пип и Ребека. Загрижена за тяхната сигурност и отчаяна да не ги застигне същата съдба, довела до решението на нейните родители да я омагьосат, Даяна решава да поеме по нов път и се отзовава на призива на своята пралеля Гуинет Проктър, за чието съществуване дори не е подозирала, който гласи: Време е да се прибереш у дома. На свещената земя на Рейвънсуд, в дома на рода Проктър и под ръководството на Гуинет - вещица, с дарба за висша магия, за Даяна започва нова ера: сблъсък с тъмното минало ... |
