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Six Months in 1945

Dobbs Michael, 2012

From the author of the best-selling One Minute to Midnight, a riveting account of the final six months of World War II, during which the promise of Yalta gave way to the open conflict that led inexorably to the Cold War. When Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin met in Yalta in February 1945, Hitler's armies were on the run, and victory was imminent. The task of the three leaders was to forge the decisions that would shape the postwar world — and to divide Europe between Soviet and Western influence. They had fought side by side for nearly four years but their alliance was beginning to fracture, and though the Berlin airlift and the Iron Curtain were three years in the future, by August 1945 it was clear that cold war was inevitable. Six Months in 1945 captures this turning point of the twentieth century, tracing the steady breakdown in relations between the three powers, brilliantly describing the personalities and geopolitics that fueled this descent, and illuminating the aims and frustrations of all three key leaders. It is a vividly rendered story of individual and national interests in fierce competition at a seminal moment in history. Подробнее

Tell Me about Your Day Today

Fox Mem, 2012

A boy and his favorite stuffed animals share their days with one another in this cozy bedtime picture book from Mem Fox. There was once a boy who loved bedtime. What could be more wonderful than sharing bedtime with beloved friends? The little boy in this gentle and fun story loves to talk to his stuffed animals each evening and share with them all the things that happened to him that day — and to hear about their days, too. From bestselling author Mem Fox and award-winning illustrator Lauren Stinger, here is a celebration of imagination, play, friendship, and coziness certain to touch a chord with young children everywhere. Подробнее

Timmy the Tug

Downer Jim, 2010

Ted Hughes was one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. Now, over ten years after his death, Thames & Hudson is publishing a children's poem by him that had been lost for over fifty years. Written in the mid-1950s to accompany his friend Jim Downer's story about Timmy the Tug, the poem recounts Timmy's escape from his moorings and subsequent adventures on the high seas. Downer's illustrations are a charming focus to this enchanting tale that, besides appealing to children everywhere, is set to be one of the biggest literary events of the year. Подробнее

Under the Skin

Faber Michael, 2001

Hailed as original and unsettling, an Animal Farm for the new century (The Wall Street Journal), this first novel lingers long after the last page has been turned. Described as a fascinating psychological thriller (The Baltimore Sun), this entrancing novel introduces Isserley, a female driver who picks up hitchhikers with big muscles. She, herself, is tiny-like a kid peering up over the steering wheel. Scarred and awkward, yet strangely erotic and threatening, she listens to her hitchhikers as they open up to her, revealing clues about who might miss them if they should disappear. At once humane and horrifying, Under the Skin takes us on a heart-thumping ride through dangerous territory-our own moral instincts and the boundaries of compassion. A grotesque and comical allegory, a surreal representation of contemporary society run amok, Under the Skin has been internationally received as the arrival of an exciting talent, rich and assured. Подробнее

Zen Ghosts

Jon J. Muth, 2010

It's Halloween. The trees are ablaze in fiery reds. Excited children don colorful costumes. And there's mystery and fun around every corner! When Addy, Michael, and Karl finish trick-or-treating, their bags are brimming with treats. But the fun isn't over yet. Their good friend Stillwater the panda has one more special surprise in store for them. A mysterious visitor is about to tell them a spine-tingling story — one that will fill each and every reader with wonder. Подробнее

Jack and the Beanstalk

Mayer Mercer, 2010

Illustrated in full color. Little Critter appears as Jack in this simple retelling of the story of the boy who swaps his cow for a bag of magic beans. Подробнее

Pickles to Pittsburgh

Barrett Judi, 2000

In this charming sequel to the classic «Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,» Kate and Henry eagerly await Grandpa's return from a vacation that his postcard says has been one of the best and most unusual ever. Thinking about that postcard Kate drifts off to sleep that night and... «With Henry as my co-pilot...» she visits the strange land of Chewandswallow — a land characterized by massive amounts of food, immense carrots, leafy jungles of lettuce, and tuna fish sandwiches so gigantic they have to be moved by helicopter. What the people of Chewandswallow are doing with all that food is most intriguing of all. Fans of «Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs» will applaud this return trip with its underlying message of generosity and a world community. Подробнее

Tolkien: The Illustrated Encyclopaedia

Day David, 1996

The first encyclopedic illustrated guide to the world of Middle Earth and the Undying Lands, this book brings together every important aspect of Tolkien's vast cosmology. More than five hundred alphabetical entries cover five major subject areas: history, geography, sociology, natural history and biography. The maps, genealogies and time-charts, together with the illustrations of characters, places adn events, reveal to the reader the full dramatic sweep and splendor of Tolkien's world. Подробнее

Defending Middle-Earth: Tolkien, Myth and Modernity

Curry Patrick, 2004

In a particularly insightful examination of the spirituality and ethics of Middle-earth in «The Lord of the Rings,» Curry argues that Tolkien found a way to provide something close to Spirit in a secular age, and focuses on three main aspects of this monumental work of literature. Подробнее

Life, the Universe and Everything

Adams Douglas, 2005

Join Arthur Dent, earthling, jerk, kneebiter and time-traveler; sexy space cadet Trillian; mad alien Ford Prefect; unflappable Slartibartfast; two-headed, three-armed ex-head Honcho of the Universe Zaphod Beeblebrox... and learn to fly. Is it the end? With Douglas Adams it's always up in the air! Подробнее

Mostly Harmless

Adams Douglas, 1993

It's very easy to get a little disheartened when your planet has been blown up, the woman you love has vanished in a misunderstanding about the nature of space-time, the spaceship you are on crashes in flames on a remote and Bob-fearing planet and all you have to fall back on are a few simple sandwich-making skills. However, instead of being disheartened, Arthur Dent makes the terrible mistake of starting to enjoy life a bit and, immediately, all hell breaks loose. Hell takes a number of forms: there is the usual Ford Prefect form of hell, fresh hell in the form of an all-new version of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy which behaves in an altogether more mysterious, sinister and airborn manner, and a totally unexpected hell that arrives in the form of a teenage girl who utterly startles Arthur Dent by being his daughter when he didn't even know he had one. Much as Arthur would love to stay in his rural sandwich-making idyll, he is forced to set off on his travels once again, this time on the back of a mysterious Perfectly Normal Beast. Can he save the Earth from total destruction throughout all dimensional probabilities? Can he save the Guide from a hostile alien takeover? Can he save the Grebulons from completely myopic junked-up idiocy? Can he save his daughter Random from herself? Of course not. He never even works out what is going on, exactly. Will you? Mostly Harmless: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Part Five: The book that gives a whole new meaning to the world trilogy. Подробнее

My Mommy's Tote Now it's mommy's turn! Cuter than a button, My Mommy's Tote is a delicious interactive gift for mothers and their kids. Created by P. H. Hanson, whose previous books My Granny's Purse and My Grandpa's Briefcase this is a die-cut cornucopia stuffed with marvelous adventures and surprises, endearingly written and offering incredible value. Подробнее

Popigami: When Everyday Paper Pops!

Diaz James, 2008

In life, it feels like we are literally overrun with paper: receipts, newspapers, magazines, sales reports, fast-food wrappers, report cards, paper towels — the paper trail never ends. In this quirky and imaginative new title, renowned paper engineer James Diaz explores what would happen if ordinary paper magically transformed itself into origami creatures. Imagine newspaper doves and gum-wrapper cranes. Подробнее

Cool Coloring Book The Ripley's Believe It or Not! Cool Coloring Book is full of amazing and extraordinary pictures to color. This unique children's coloring book is loaded with unbelievable facts, amazing stories, and incredible animals. It is sure to keep kids entertained and make learning fun. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Cool Coloring Book is imaginative and entertaining. The pictures and coloring opportunities inside feature incredible animals, amazing scenes and bizarre facts straight from the Ripley's Believe It or Not! archives. Designed for children ages 6-9, this unique activity book is packed with a range of coloring opportunities and guides that are certain to keep kids laughing and learning for hours! Be sure to check out the other great titles in the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Activity Book series. Подробнее

So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

Adams Douglas, 2005

Back on Earth with nothing more to show for his long, strange trip through time and space than a ratty towel and a plastic shopping bag, Arthur Dent is ready to believe that the past eight years were all just a figment of his stressed-out imagination. But a gift-wrapped fishbowl with a cryptic inscription, the mysterious disappearance of Earth's dolphins, and the discovery of his battered copy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy all conspire to give Arthur the sneaking suspicion that something otherworldly is indeed going on... God only knows what it all means. And fortunately, He left behind a Final Message of explanation. But since it's light-years away from Earth, on a star surrounded by souvenir booths, finding out what it is will mean hitching a ride to the far reaches of space aboard a UFO with a giant robot. But what else is new? Подробнее

Anatomica: The Complete Home Medical Reference The best-selling Anatomica, now completely revised and updated, is a complete medical reference for the home. Organised thematically, the main part of the book covers major body locations, systems, health issues, and diagnostic techniques, from the head, neck, and skin, to infectious diseases and behavioural disorders. Detailed explanations written by a team of medical experts cover the role and function of each body part, while more than 1,000 full-colour illustrations reveal their structure and complex inter relationships. An extensive reference section provides important first-aid advice for the home, and a fully cross-referenced index makes it easy to locate specific information. You can discover the most complex biological mechanism in the world — you. It is an authoritative illustrated guide to the body. All bodily workings are clearly explained by an international team of medical experts, illustrators, researchers, and editors. It features intricate and highly accurate illustrations. Подробнее

Magritte and Photography

Roegiers Patrick, 2006

The extraordinary images of Surrealist master, Rene Magritte, often began in a viewfinder. In this major study, the first of its kind, noted photography critic and Magritte scholar, Patrick Roegiers draws revealing connections between the artist's paintings and his use of the emerging medium of photography, which Magritte used as a hobby, as a serious component of his painting, and as an art in itself. Examining more than 200 previously unpublished photographs from Magritte's personal collection, Roegiers traces Magritte's life and work through his photography, and uncovers important source material for the paintings. We see here pictures of friends (including the Belgian Surrealists Scutenaire, Nouge and Mesens) and acquaintances, often photographed by Magritte in stage-managed tableaux. We glimpse his wife, muse, and model Georgette, posing whimsically and earnestly as the couple decamp for Paris in 1927 and return to Brussels three years later. And perhaps most importantly, Magritte's photographic self-portraits provide crucial insight into the creation of the iconic bowler-hatted figure in Magritte's paintings, and of key works such as Clairvoyance (1936). Every image had meaning for Magritte. Using the lens as a way of confronting the visible, he photographed trivial objects, surroundings and situations in order to explore the most unpredictable reaches of the imaginary. This all-encompassing look at what Magritte saw through the camera, and what he did in front of it, adds substantially to our appreciation of the artist who gave us the eye of The False Mirror. Подробнее

Patch and Millie's Big Day Out

Curry Peter, 2011

In this engaging finger puppet board book featuring Patch and Millie, each scene is cleverly composed with a diecut for children to use the finger puppets in fun and interactive ways. The format encourages hand-eye coordination and will appeal to both child and parent. Подробнее

Robert Capa: A Look Ahead

Carneroli Sandrine, 2011

A co-founder of Magnum and possibly the greatest war photographer of all time, Robert Capa covered five major conflicts in his lifetime before dying at the age of 40 in Vietnam. This retrospective brings together 64 rarely seen duotone photographs from his oeuvre — including images from the Spanish Civil War, the Japanese invasion of China, the 1944 D-Day landings, the Israeli War for Independence, and the French war in Indochina — all highlighting Capa's sympathy for soldiers and civilians caught up in the chaos of war. The introductory essays examine Capa's influence upon photojournalism and his passionate defense of photographers' copyrights. Подробнее

Favorite Folk Songs (+ Audio CD)

Yarrow Peter, 2009

Lively, warm and friendly, this illustrated collection — plus a CD with Peter Yarrow, his daughter Bethany and cellist Rufus Cappadocia — will bring families together to read and to sing. Peter makes every tune sound fresh and irresistible and Terry Widener's appealing pictures capture the spirit of each song, from the wild waves and rocking boat of Sloop John B to happy dancers ready to Skip to My Lou. Included in the book and CD are: The Golden Vanity, Skip to My Lou, Cockles and Mussels, The Fox, Springfield Mountain, The Erie Canal, Rock-a My Soul, I've Been Workin' on the Railroad and Sloop John B. Подробнее

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