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Divided Kingdom

Rupert Thomson, 2006

It is winter, somewhere in the United Kingdom, and an eight-year-old boy is removed from his home and family in the middle of the night. He learns that he is the victim of an extraordinary experiment. In an attempt to reform society, the government has divided the population into four groups, each representing a different personality type. The land, too, has been divided into quarters. Borders have been established, reinforced by concrete walls, armed guards and rolls of razor wire. Plunged headlong into this brave new world, the boy tries to make the best of things, unaware that ahead of him lies a truly explosive moment, a revelation that will challenge everything he believes in and will, in the end, put his very life in jeopardy… Подробнее

Easier English Basic Dictionary 2nd edition The Easier English™ Basic Dictionary is designed especially for elementary and pre-intermediate students of English. With over 11,000 terms, it includes the basic vocabulary needed to understand and study written and spoken English at this level, and is particularly useful for students taking the Preliminary English Test (PET) or the Key English Test (KET) exams. With definitions written in simple English, clear notes on grammar, irregular verbs and easily confused words, as well as pronunciations for all entries, this is an invaluable aid to students of English. Подробнее

Easier English Students Dictionary

P.H. Collin, 2003

The fully revised and updated edition of this bestselling general English dictionary is especially useful for those working towards FCE (First Certificate Examination), and IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examinations. The new edition includes 28,000 expressions used in international English. The selection is based on word-frequency counts and analyses of the CAT (Certificate in Advanced English) exam syllabuses. Entries include examples from everyday speech, irregular forms, derived words, differences between English and American usage, and help with confusable words (e.g. insure and ensure). Encyclopedic comments highlight historical and cultural terms (Guy Fawkes, Pancake Day) and technical terms such as the periodic table, the metric system and greenhouse gases. • 35,000 entries provide clear, up-to-date terms and expressions used in British, American and International English • Terms defined in clear, simple English, using our 1,500-word limited defining vocabulary • Each entry includes part of speech, phonetic pronunciation guides and example sentences showing how terms are used. Подробнее

Easier English Intermediate Dictionary With over 28,000 entries, the Easier English™ Intermediate Dictionary is designed especially for intermediate or lower-intermediate students of English. It includes the vocabulary needed to understand and study written and spoken English at this level, and is particularly useful for students working towards intermediate or lower-intermediate level examinations such as the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), FCE (First Certificate in English), and TOEFL® (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exams. Example sentences show how words are used in context. There are also clear notes on grammar, irregular verbs and easily confused words, as well as pronunciations for all main entries. Подробнее

Easier English Dictionary Handy Pocket Edition

P.H. Collin, 2003

This new compact general English dictionary for intermediate-level students of English provides clear and concise definitions of terms and includes over 30,000 references. Each entry includes part of speech, phonetic pronunciation, a clear definition and example sentences to show how the word is used in context. In addition, entries include collocations and grammar information. In its convenient pocket-sized format, the Easier English Dictionary is perfect for portable use on its own or as a companion to a larger desk reference. • Over 30,000 references; each entry includes simple definitions, example sentences and a pronunciation guide • Example sentences show how a word is used, demonstrating its meaning in context • Entries include collocations, synonyms and grammar information Подробнее

Empress Orchid

Anchee Min, 2005

It is the final days of the Chinese Empire. Trade in opium with Europe is slowly corroding the power of the Ch’ing Dynasty. Orchid, a beautiful seventeen-year-old from an aristocratic but impoverished family, is pushed into the maelstrom when she finds herself unexpectedly chosen to become a lower-ranking concubine of the Emperor. The world inside the Forbidden City is erotically charged and highly ritualised, but beneath its immaculate face lie whispers of murders and ghosts. The thousands of concubines will go to any lengths to bear the Emperor a son and become his Empress. Determined not to be a victim of the jealousies and foul play, Orchid trains herself in the art of pleasuring a man, bribes her way into the royal bed and seduces the monarch. Little does she know that China will collapse around her, and she will be its last Empress. Подробнее

Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy

Christine Wildwood, 2000

A guide to aromatherapy. It discusses aromatherapy's history and theories, then matches physical disorders with natural remedies and cures, with guidance for the care of mind, body and soul. Massage skills are covered, and at the end, a list of aromatic oils outlines the properties of each. Подробнее

English Dictionary This new edition defines the language we use in the 21st century and brings English to life. It includes over 12,000 new terms, over 400,000 words, phrases and meanings, and extensive help to solve spelling and language problems. Подробнее

Essential English Dictionary The Encarta® Essential English Dictionary is a companion to English that fits neatly into a briefcase or holdall. Packed in among more than 40,000 headwords are innovative features that focus on correct use of English, such as 200 Usage Notes providing answers to common language queries; 200 Spellchecks contrasting easily confused pairs such as horde/hoard; 1,000 incorrect spellings highlighting typical spelling blunders; and 700 Synonym Essays. Подробнее

Essential Thesaurus

Susan Jellis, 2002

The Encarta® Essential Thesaurus is a handy guide for choosing just the word you are looking for. 200,000 synonyms (words of similar meaning) and antonyms (words of opposite meaning) can be accessed from a quick-reference A-Z list of 20,000 entries. Its format means it can be easily slipped into a briefcase or college holdall. For words which have similar meanings, the Encarta® Essential Thesaurus provides Compare and Contrast panels to highlight the differences. There are also thematic groupings of selected nouns in Word Banks, e.g. words for male and female animals, types of jewellery and parts of a bike. The Encarta Essential Thesaurus is based on the electronic thesaurus in the popular Word word-processing program which is used by thousands of people daily. 200,000 synonyms and antonyms Over 20,000 entries Essential companion to the Encarta® Essential English Dictionary Подробнее

Flyte

Angie Sage, 2006

The evil necromancer DomDaniel has been disposed of, but something Darke is stirring. A Shadow pursues ExtraOrdinary Wizard Marcia Overstrand around, following her every move, growing stronger every day. Septimus senses something sinister is afoot, but before he can act, Jenna is snatched — taken by the most unlikely kidnapper. Septimus must rescue his sister but does not, at first, realise what he will be facing. Подробнее

Gossip Girl

Ziegesar C., 2003

The Gossip Girl series is the ultimate in glamour and cool — set in New York's glamorous Upper East Side the narrative follows the thrills and spills (with Jimmy Choo shoes and shopping at Barneys mixed in along the way) of its richest and most beautiful teenage residents. Gossip Girl is the ultimate in sophistication, scandal and luxury — in fact if Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and the City had a younger sister, there is no doubt she would be 'gossip girl'! Подробнее

Gossip Girl 2 You Know You Love Me

Ziegesar C., 2003

The Gossip Girl series is the ultimate in glamour and cool — set in New York's glamorous Upper East Side the narrative follows the thrills and spills (with Jimmy Choo shoes and shopping at Barneys mixed in along the way) of its richest and most beautiful teenage residents: in this second novel, this is the time they are interviewing for college (Ivy League only, naturally). Gossip Girl is the ultimate in sophistication, scandal and luxury — in fact if Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and the City had a younger sister, there is no doubt she would be 'gossip girl'! Подробнее

Gossip Girl 3 All I Want is Everything

Ziegesar C., 2003

It’s Christmas and Blair and Serena are best friends again and up to their old tricks — partying hard and breaking hearts from Park Avenue to the Caribbean. Blair’s mother and Cyrus are having their honeymoon in Salt Key. And when school finishes, Blair, Serena, Aaron and company head down to blow off steam after their exams, and in between Pina Coladas, Blair and Serena plot revenge on super-jerk Chuck Bass. Then it is back to NYC for Serena’s New Year’s Eve party, during which Nate and Blair need to sort out their relationship, and Serena may or not be revealed to be the secret fling of Hollywood’s hottest young leading man… Подробнее

Gossip Girl 4 Because I’m Worth It

Ziegesar C., 2004

It's February and most cities are a cold, grey wasteland, but not New York. Everyone who's anyone has sent in their college application and now it's time to run a little wild! Could it be that Serena is smitten with Blair's stepbrother or will the Fashion Week parties pull her away from true love? Dan and Vanessa are mad about each other and pursuing their creative dreams — but be careful of what you wish for. Nate hits an all-time low as Blair's Yale interview with a tall, handsome man takes an unexpected turn and Jenny makes a new friend who gets a little too close for comfort. Wintertime has never been hotter in NYC as things steam up all over Fifth Avenue. Подробнее

Gossip Girl 5 I like it like that

Ziegesar C., 2004

It's the Spring break and love is in the air. Or is that a blend of Chanel no 9 and Gucci Rush? Blair moves in with Serena and they're back to being best friends. But will the love-fest last or will they end up tearing out one another's newly highlighted hair? Nate is on the straight and narrow with his crazy girlfriend, Georgie. And Vanessa, wait, is that Vanessa shopping at Barneys with a guy in a Lacoste shirt? The long cold winter is over and the sun is finally shining along Fifth Avenue. The trees are in bloom and NYC's most fabulous are ready for a truly outrageous vacation! Подробнее

Gossip Girl 6 You’re The One That I Want

Ziegesar C., 2004

Also... the moment of truth has finally arrived. Everyone's back from a week of apres-ski hot tub fun in Sun Valley and cream-coloured envelopes from the Ivy League are beginning to drop all over Fifth Avenue doorsteps. The question is: are the envelopes thick or thin? Has Nate's devotion to his misbehaving heiress dimmed his chances of getting into Brown? Is Blair too busy daydreaming in Eric's old pinstriped Oxfords to remember her real mission in life — Yale?? Hopefully Serena can snap her newest-and-oldest best friend out of it. That is, if Serena hasn't already become too much of a vapid, celery-eating supermodel to even care. But we know that Serena is made of sterner stuff ... don't we? Подробнее

Gossip Girl 7 Nobody Does It Better

Ziegesar C., 2005

Read on to catch up with more gossip-licious pleasure from the anonymous narrator who made her catty debut with Gossip Girl and has enthralled readers in the juicy sequels, You Know You Love Me and All I Want is Everything. In Because I'm Worth It, Gossip Girl dishes up more doses of hefty dirt on all her friends — New York's wealthiest private school teens. In fact, wintertime has never been hotter in NYC as things steam up all over Fifth Avenue. Sharp wit, intriguing characters, and high-stakes melodrama drive the action of this wildly popular series. Подробнее

Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince

Rowling J.K., 2005

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince takes up the story of Harry Potter’s sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at this point as Voldemort's power and followers are increasing day by day, in the midst of this battle of good and evil. Подробнее

Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince

Rowling J.K., 2005

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince takes up the story of Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at this point as Voldemort's power and followers are increasing day by day, in the midst of this battle of good and evil. Подробнее

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