Daedalus Books

Magical Horses: A Spellbinding Ride Through Classic Tales of Wonder

Katherine Roberts, 2009

When kids open the magic stable door — a large and inviting flap — they'll enter a thrilling world where unicorns sparkle, horses pull the sun on a chariot, and the great Pegasus soars in the sky. Eight wondrous stories, ranging from ancient Greek, Norse, and Indian myths to fairy tales, are guaranteed to capture young imaginations, along with the enchanting art, charming sidebars, and breathtaking interactive features. «Interactive features include» — Magnificent stable doors gatefold showing the book's cast of characters — Midnight Stables spread featuring flap doors that open to reveal the sky horses — Flap of horseshoe charm to call a fairy horse — Stunning pop-up of the winged horse Pegasus — A magical horse race game, complete with playing pieces. Подробнее

Martyr: An Elizabethan Thriller

Rory Clements, 2009

This ingenious debut of Rory Clements' historical series introduces John Shakespeare, Will's older brother and an intelligencer for Elizabeth I's spymaster Sir John Walsingham. In a burnt-out house, one of the queen's aristocratic cousins is found murdered, her flesh marked with profane symbols. At the same time, a plot to assassinate Sir Francis Drake is discovered, which, if it succeeds, would leave the country vulnerable to the Spanish Armada. Shadowed by his rival, the Queen's chief torturer, who employs his own methods of terror, Shakespeare begins to piece together a complex conspiracy whose implications are almost too horrific to contemplate. «There is a great deal going on in this novel... A beautiful and highborn young woman, a cousin of the queen, is found tortured to death, in a manner that suggests a Catholic killer. Another woman's beloved infant is kidnapped and a deformed infant left in its place. We glimpse England's 'first ever state funeral for a nonroyal', that of the beloved soldier and poet Sir Philip Sidney: 'Seven hundred official mourners followed the cortege as it wove slowly through the streets of London from Aldgate to St Paul's'. Shakespeare encounters a witch and falls in love with a beautiful Catholic, not a good career move. Clements, a former London journalist, shows us not only great lords and ladies in his first novel but also whores and cutthroats. We meet the delightfully named prostitutes Starling Day and Parsimony Field and the brave soldier Boltfoot Cooper. Do those names recall some in Shakespeare? The author does have Shakespeare on his mind, in that his hero has a younger brother named William, an actor. The handsome and resourceful Will appears only briefly in Martyr, but given that the novel is presented as the first of a series, we can expect to see more of the brothers Shakespeare. On the basis of this outing, they will be welcome». Подробнее

Peter and the Secret of Rundoon

Dave Barry, 2007

In the action-packed finale to the bestselling «Starcatchers» series by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and Molly find themselves in the dangerous land of Rundoon, ruled by an evil king who enjoys watching his pet snake consume those who displease him. But thats just the beginning of their problems, in this wild desert adventure that zooms toward an unforgettable climax. Подробнее

The Princess Bride

William Goldman, 2007

In this 30th anniversary edition, Goldman frames the famous fairy tale with an «autobiographical» story: his father abridged the book as he read it to his son. Now, Goldman is publishing an abridged version, interspersed with comments on the parts he cut out. Подробнее

Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters

Jane Austen, 2009

The Dashwood sisters are evicted from their childhood home and sent to live on a mysterious island full of savage creatures and dark secrets. While sensible Elinor falls in love with Edward Ferrars, her romantic sister Marianne is courted by both the handsome Willoughby and the hideous man-monster Colonel Brandon. Following the massive success of «Pride Prejudice and Zombies», and the impressive pre-pub sales of «Sense and Sensibility» and «Sea Monsters», this title lets the suspense build as we discover what new monster mayhem will descend upon us this Spring. Подробнее

Shopaholic and Baby

Sophie Kinsella, 2007

With over eight million copies of her beloved books in print, Sophie Kinsella is a true phenomenon. Now Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) is back, in a hilarious new Shopaholic novel! Becky's life is blooming! She's working at London's newest big store, The Look, house-hunting with husband Luke (her secret wish is a Shoe Room)... and she's pregnant! She couldn't be more overjoyed — especially since discovering that shopping cures morning sickness. Everything has got to be perfect for her baby: from the designer nursery... to the latest, coolest pram...to the celebrity, must-have obstetrician. But when the celebrity obstetrician turns out to be Luke's glamorous, intellectual ex-girlfriend, Becky's perfect world starts to crumble. She's shopping for two... but are there three in her marriage? Подробнее

Shopaholic and Sister

Sophie Kinsella, 2005

Becky Bloomwood, America's favorite shopaholic, is back in a hilarious, heartwarming tale of married life, best friends, and long-lost sisters (and the perils of simply having to own an Angel handbag!). What's a round-the-world honeymoon if you can't buy the odd souvenir to ship back home? Like the twenty silk dressing gowns Becky found in Hong Kong… the hand-carved dining table (and ten chairs) from Sri Lanka… the, um, huge wooden giraffes from Malawi (that her husband Luke expressly forbade her to buy)… Only now Becky and Luke have returned home to London and Luke is furious. Two truckloads of those souvenirs have cluttered up their loft, and the bills for them are outrageous. Luke insists Becky go on a budget. And worse: her beloved best friend Suze has found a new best friend while Becky was away. Becky’s feeling rather blue — when her parents deliver some incredible news. She has a long-lost sister! Becky is thrilled! She's convinced her sister will be a true soulmate. They'll go shopping together, have manicures together... Until she meets Jessica for the first time and gets the shock of her life. Surely Becky Bloomwood’s sister can't…hate shopping? Подробнее

Shopaholic Takes Manhattan

Sophie Kinsella, 2002

With her shopping excesses (somewhat) in check and her career as a TV financial guru thriving, in this second book in the Shopaholic adventures, Becky's biggest problem seems to be tearing her entrepreneur boyfriend Luke away from work for a romantic country weekend. And worse, figuring out how to «pack light». But packing takes on a whole new meaning when Luke announces he's moving to New York for business and he wants Becky to go with him. Before you can say «Prada sample sale», Becky has landed in the Big Apple, and it's only a matter of time before she becomes an American TV celebrity, and she and Luke are the toast of Gotham society. Подробнее

Shopaholic Ties the Knot

Sophie Kinsella, 2003

Becky is back in her third Shopaholic adventure, a hilarious tale of mothers and daughters, mothers and sons, and one blushing bride who can't say no to saying «I do.» Life has been good for Becky Bloomwood — she's become the top personal shopper at Barneys; she and Luke are living happily in Manhattan's West Village; and her new neighbor is a fashion designer. When Luke proposes, bridal registries dance in Becky's head. The problem is, Becky's overjoyed mother has been waiting forever to host a backyard wedding, with the bride resplendent in Mum's frilly old gown, while Luke's high-society mother is insisting on a glamorous, all-expenses-paid affair at the Plaza. Подробнее

Sister Pelagia and the Red Cockerel

Boris Akunin, 2009

The ship carrying the devout to Jerusalem has run into rough waters, in this third outing for Sister Pelagia. Onboard is Manuila, controversial leader of the Foundlings, a sect that worships him as the Messiah. But soon the polarizing leader is no longer a passenger or a prophet but a corpse, beaten to death by someone almost supernaturally strong. But not everything is as it seems, and soon the clumsy, bespectacled, yet surprisingly astute nun finds her investigation taking her to the most dangerous areas of the Middle East and Russia. She emerges with not just the culprit in the case but also a clue to the earth's greatest secret. Подробнее

Sister Pelagia and the White Bulldog

Boris Akunin, 2007

The Russian creator of the czarist master detective Erast Fandorin here introduces another irresistible sleuth in the form of an orthodox nun in a remote province of late 19th-century Russia. Bishop Mitrofanii has a family crisis on his hands: one of his great aunt's rare white bulldogs has been poisoned on her estate, probably as an attack on the old woman. With a fistful of erratic family members and hangers-on as possible suspects, the bishop knows the only person able to unravel the apparently clueless crime is Sister Pelagia — freckled, bespectacled, lively, curious, clumsy, and extraordinarily persistent. Подробнее

Elephant on Swing Journal

Kevin Hawkes, 2007

An enormous elephant takes a gleeful ride on a positively tiny swing on the cover of this journal. This slim, medium-format book has vividly colored and patterned spines and endpapers, and features pastel tinted pages — lined on the right-hand side and blank on the left. Подробнее

Essential Notebook, Large: Ruled Pages

Piccadilly, 2010

This king-sized journal — a whopping 14 1/2 x 10 inches open, in a no-nonsense black cover — is large enough to swallow the manuscript for your next novel, or any other elephantine project. With a sewn binding, ledger stock paper, and super-thin rules (about four lines to the inch), as well as an expanding pocket, elastic closure band, and ribbon marker, this journal encourages industrious, no-fuss writing. Подробнее

Essential Notebook, Medium: Graph Paper

Piccadilly, 2010

This conveniently sized journal — just 5 x 8 1/4 inches closed, in a no-nonsense black cover — is ideal for carrying around all day, yet it can contain a voluminous amount of notes, plans, thoughts, inventions, poems, diagrams, or diary entries. With a sewn binding, ledger stock paper, and a thin-ruled graph grid (about five lines to the inch), as well as an expanding pocket, elastic closure band, and ribbon marker, this journal encourages industrious designing, diagramming, or writing. Подробнее

Essential Notebook, Medium: Ruled Paper

Piccadilly, 2010

Whether you're an artist doing coffeehouse sketches; working on your next great story; or just trying to get things done; one of these notebooks is just what you need. Features a black cover; expandable interior pocket; satin bookmark; and elastic closure. This package contains one medium (8-1/4x5x3/4 inches) notebook with 240 acid free; off-white lined sheets. Imported. Подробнее

Essential Notebook: Small, Ruled Paper

Piccadilly

Whether you're an artist doing coffeehouse sketches; working on your next great story; or just trying to get things done; one of these notebooks is just what you need. Features a hard cover; expandable interior pocket; satin bookmark; and elastic closure. This package contains one small (5-1/2x3-1/2x1/2 inches) notebook with 192 acid free; off-white lined sheets. Imported. Подробнее

Essential Notebook, Large: Graph Paper

Piccadilly, 2010

This king-sized journal — a whopping 14 1/2 x 10 inches open, in a no-nonsense black cover — is large enough to swallow the plans for your next invention, the manuscript for your next novel, or any other elephantine project. With a sewn binding, ledger stock paper, and a thin-ruled graph grid (about five lines to the inch), as well as an expanding pocket, elastic closure band, and ribbon marker, this journal encourages industrious designing, diagramming, or writing. Подробнее

Essential Unlined Notebook; Large

Piccadilly

Whether you're an artist doing coffeehouse sketches; working on your next great story; or just trying to get things done; one of these notebooks is just what you need. Features a black cover; expandable interior pocket; satin bookmark; and elastic closure. This package contains one large (10x7-1/2x3/4 inches) notebook with 240 acid free; off-white blank sheets. Imported. Подробнее

Essential Notebook, Medium: Plain Pages

Piccadilly, 2010

This conveniently sized blank book — just 5 x 8 1/4 inches closed, in a no-nonsense black cover — is ideal for carrying around all day, yet it can contain a voluminous amount of notes, drawings, thoughts, poems, or diary entries. With a sewn binding and sturdy hard covers, as well as an expanding pocket, elastic closure band, and ribbon marker, it encourages industrious drawing and writing. Подробнее

Fishery: Lined Journal

Alex Beard, 2009

Interlocked, cartoonish images of fishy creatures decorate this lined journal, from Alex Beard's painting Fishery. Measuring 6 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches closed, the book has an elastic band that can be used as a closure or a page-holder. Подробнее

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