HarperCollins Publishers

Graham Jock, 2010

This colourful dictionary is the perfect first reference tool for children starting school, having been especially designed to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 5+. Colour headwords and the alphabet on every page help you find the right word. Collins Word Wizard gives useful word lists, brainteaser quizzes and help with spelling, grammar and writing to build language skills. For ages 5+. Подробнее

Collins Grammar Rules

McIlwain John, 2005

Indispensable grammar support for ages 9+, this lively handbook provides short, clear definitions of all key grammatical concepts plus lots of examples, tips on spelling, and dictionary and thesaurus work. Essential information covered in this guide includes: Parts of speech (Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Interjections, Spotting Parts of Speech), Word building (Affixes — Prefixes and Suffixes; Derivatives and Compounds), Spelling guide (Three simple rules for better spelling; Eleven general rules), Using a dictionary (Alphabetical order, Pronunciation, Parts of speech, Phrases and idioms, Word origins), Synonyms and antonyms (Using a thesaurus to find synonyms, Making antonyms), The Sentence (Word order, Phrases, Clauses, Types of sentence, Sentence construction), Punctuation (Ending a sentence, Punctuation within sentences, Punctuation within words, Punctuation of speech, Punctuation of plays), The Paragraph (The topic sentence, Types of paragraph, Writing a paragraph, Using connectives, Sentence variation), Special uses of language (Register, Standard English, Informal language, Special effects). Подробнее

Collins Junior Dictionary

Goldsmith Evelyn, 2005

For children aged 7 and over, this clear, easy-to-use dictionary contains full sentence definitions, child-friendly example sentences and parts of speech (noun, adjective etc) as well as colour headwords, an A-Z index on every page and homework help with the Collins Word Wizard. Part of the Children's Dictionary range from Collins, Collins Junior Dictionary has been especially written to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 7-8. It introduces key dictionary features such as showing parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective or adverb) and other forms of a word (for example plurals or past tense of a verb). The clear, spacious layout, colour headwords, guidewords and the A-Z on each page ensure that the dictionary is easy to use. Full sentence definitions and example sentences show the headword used in a context familiar to children. The Collins Word Wizard section gives extra help with grammar, writing and using the Internet as well as handy hints for learning tricky spellings and cool new words, themed word lists and games to play with the dictionary. Подробнее

Collins Junior Illustrated Dictionary

Goldsmith Evelyn, 2010

For children aged 6 and over, this best-selling illustrated dictionary contains full sentence definitions and child-friendly example sentences as well as colourful illustrations and photographs, colour headwords and an A-Z on every page. Colour headwords and the alphabet on every page help you find the right word. See words clearly defined and used in a full sentence. Understand how to choose the right word and use it correctly. Collins Word Wizard includes antonyms, themed pages, games and help with spelling, grammar and writing to improve language skills. For ages 6+. Подробнее

Collins Junior Illustrated Thesaurus

Goldsmith Evelyn, 2010

Collins Junior Illustrated Thesaurus is especially designed for children aged 6-8, with all the features you'd expect from the world's favourite dictionary publishers: clear, user-friendly design, up-to-the-minute vocabulary and beautifully illustrated in full colour. A must for all budding writers! Colour headwords, the alphabet on every page and a full index make it easy to find the right word. Full definitions increase understanding of the word. Example sentences for every synonym (similar word) are included to build confidence in writing. Antonyms (opposites), picture pages and word lists improve vocabulary even further. For ages 6+. Подробнее

Collins Maths Dictionary

Gardner Kay, 2005

Built on the strengths of Collins best-selling Maths Dictionary by Kay Gardner, Collins Maths Dictionary is packed with the vocabulary definitions recommended for Years 3 to 6. Contains over 375 entries following the yearly vocabulary recommended for Years 3 to 6 and beyond. Headwords, guidewords and a thumb index follow important dictionary conventions and support independent use. Includes introductory sections for teachers, pupils and parents. For ages 7+. Подробнее

Collins Primary Dictionary

Lapage Ginny, 2005

Especially designed for children aged 8-10, Collins Primary Dictionary combines the features you need with a user-friendly design, making it easy to find words quickly. This clear unillustrated dictionary includes synonyms, word histories and pronunciation guidance, plus weblinks, games, grammar and writing help with Collins Word Wizard. Collins Primary Dictionary has been especially designed to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 8-10. Written in a clear, straightforward style, it places words within a context familiar to the student. Headwords are highlighted in colour so they are easy to find. Parts of speech (for example, whether a word is a noun or verb) and other forms of a word (for example plural forms as well as adjectival forms) are clearly shown. Pronunciation help is given for difficult or easily confusable words, as are synonyms (similar words) and antonyms (opposite words) to widen children's vocabulary. Word histories give extra information about interesting words. Grammar, writing and spelling help as well as games and tests are included in the Collins Word Wizard section, and links to the Internet are built in. Подробнее

Collins Primary Illustrated Dictionary

Lapage Ginny, 2010

Especially designed for children aged 8 and over, Collins Primary Illustrated Dictionary contains full sentence definitions, example sentences, parts of speech (noun, verb, etc) as well as synonyms, word histories, cross-references and pronunciation. Collins Word Wizard gives extra grammar, writing and spelling support. Highlighted headwords, guidewords and an A-Z on every page make it easy to find the right word. Words are clearly defined and used in examples to increase understanding of the word. Collins Word Wizard includes themed pages, games and help with spelling, grammar and writing to improve language skills. For ages 8+. Подробнее

Collins Primary Thesaurus

McIlwain John, 2010

Collins Primary Thesaurus is a clear, practical thesaurus that builds writing and vocabulary skills. Colour headwords, an A-Z on every page and a full index make it easy to find the right word. Examples for every synonym (similar word) give you all the information you need to use words correctly. Essential word lists, antonyms, usage tips and help with pronunciation and writing build language skills even more. For ages 8+. Подробнее

Made in Italy: Food and Stories

Locatelli Giorgio, 2012

Giorgio Locatelli started helping out in the family restaurant at age five. He was raised in Corgeno in northern Italy, close to the Swiss border and Milan. Almost everything his family ate and drank was produced locally. He was told by the head chef at his first real Italian restaurant job that he would never make it as a chef. His grandmother, who shared her great love of food with him, said Giorgio would have to go back and show him. And so he did. After getting suspended from cooking school because of kissing a girl on the school's steps, he went on to become a greatly admired chef. Made in Italy is a 624-page, vibrantly illustrated book full of Locatelli's recipes, insight and historical detail about Italian food. He combines food narrative with hands-on expertise of a top chef. He peppers the book with evocative stories and funny and often outspoken observations on the state of food today. This is the contemporary Italian food bible, from the acknowledged master of modern Italian cooking. Подробнее

Velocity

Koontz Dean, 2011

The new fast-moving thriller from Dean Koontz is the story of an innocent man forced by a serial killer to choose who will be murdered next. William Wiles is an easygoing thirty-something, a bartender who lives a quiet life alone until a serial killer singles him out — not to kill him, but to force him to decide who the next victim will be. On his SUV Billy finds the first note: 'If you don't take this note to the police and get them involved, I will kill a lovely blonde schoolteacher. If you do take this note to the police, I will instead kill an elderly woman active in charity work. You have four hours to decide. The choice is yours.' Billy pays an informal visit to an acquaintance, Lanny Olson, who is a policeman, and who thinks the note is a prank. The schoolteacher dies. The next note reverses the choices: if Billy takes the note to the police, a mother of two young children will die. If he doesn't, an unmarried man who won't be much missed will die. Lanny has to take this note seriously but the deadline runs out before he can decide how to make his involvement official. Billy doesn't hear from him again because Lanny himself, unmarried, who will not be much missed, has become the next victim. There will be more communications from the killer, more hideous choices, with ever tighter decision times, and with each choice Billy is drawn deeper into an accelerating nightmare, which steadily becomes more personal, more confrontational, until he is isolated, with no one to turn to and no one to rely on but himself. Finally he must risk everything to save the intended victims! Подробнее

Stores of the Year: No: 17

Pegler Martin M., 2011

With over 250 full-colour photos, this latest volume in the highly successful Stores of the Year series shows how top professionals in the fields of design, architecture, lighting, and fixtures turn spaces into marketplaces. In Stores of the Year NO. 17, both renowned designers and novices reveal new and innovative solutions to the complex problems of retail design and visual merchandising. Featured projects represent a wide spectrum of retailers from major department store chains to designer shops, boutiques and specialty retailers. This book is an indispensible reference tool for any interior designer, architect, visual merchandiser, or store owner. Подробнее

Hangman

Kellerman Faye, 2011

The next exciting mystery starring Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus and bringing back a familiar face, Chris Donatti, from New York Times bestselling author Faye Kellerman. Подробнее

The Rule of Nine

Martini Steve, 2011

Defense attorney Paul Madriani tracks an extremist hellbent on destroying the entire Supreme Court in one deadly stroke in this latest in the New York Times bestselling series. Подробнее

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Garcia Camilla Rosa, 2010

One of the most beloved children's classics of all time, Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is boldly reinterpreted by Camille Rose Garcia, whose dark yet whimsical style has won her resounding praise and an international cult following. The story of a young girls' strange adventures in a fantasy world comes to life in this stunning, affordably priced edition that will delight the many millions of confirmed Alice fans everywhere and captivate a new generation. The publication of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland will coincide with the release of Tim Burton's 2010 film starring Johnny Depp, Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham-Carter, and Anne Hathaway among others — and the Hollywood buzz has predicted it will be one of the year's biggest hits. The recent success of Collins Design's publication of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald — published in sync with the release of David Fincher's Academy Award-winning film — indicates there is an enormous market for creative interpretations of literary classics. This new, imaginatively illustrated edition holds even greater promise, with an enormous fan base, long literary history, and the timing of its publication with the film. Alice is going Goth — and her adventures are more wondrous than ever before. Подробнее

Bonjour Tristesse

Sagan Francoise, 2011

Endearing, self-absorbed, seventeen-year-old Cecile is the very essence of untroubled amorality. Freed from the stifling constraints of boarding school, she joins her father — a handsome, still-young widower with a wandering eye — for a carefree, two-month summer vacation in a beautiful villa outside of Paris with his latest mistress, Elsa. Cecile cherishes the free-spirited moments she and her father share, while plotting her own sexual adventures with a tall and almost beautiful law student. But the arrival of her late mother's best friend, Anne, intrudes upon a young girl's pleasures. And when a relationship begins to develop between the adults, Cecile and her lover set in motion a plan to keep them apart... with tragic, unexpected consequences. The internationally beloved story of a precocious teenager's attempts to understand and control the world around her, Francoise Sagan's Bonjour Tristesse is a beautifully composed, wonderfully ambiguous celebration of sexual liberation, at once sympathetic and powerfully unsparing. Подробнее

Houses

Gomez Mariette Himes, 2011

The award-winning designer and author of Rooms showcases inspiring opportunities for the exteriors, interiors, and details of houses in this lavishly photographed book. Celebrated designer Mariette Himes Gomez believes that a house becomes a home only when it is infused with personal touches, when its individual parts flow together logically, and when it assumes a warm and welcoming character. In Houses, Gomez begins by inviting readers to consider the many elements that unify a house. She reveals how each detail — from the doors, fireplaces, and staircase, to the more conceptual elements of balance, color, and movement — contribute to the home's overall aesthetic, and how each can be combined to create a certain effect. She provides practical guidelines for building, buying, or renovating to create the perfect home, while illustrating how to instill flow and harmony in your overall design. Subscribing to the philosophy that less is more, Gomez reveals how to create homes of unparalleled beauty and grace. Complementing Gomez's invaluable advice are stunning photographs of the interiors, exteriors, and details of breathtaking houses in a variety of gorgeous settings. An inspirational guide for every design-minded home buyer, builder, or renovator, Houses illuminates the world of possibility that opens up when you create your own home. Подробнее

Domicilium Decoratus

Wearstler Kelly, 2011

With her impeccable taste, fearless technique, and discerning eye for color, shape, pattern, and texture, Kelly Wearstler's status as an internationally acclaimed interior designed is unparalleled. With buoyant ease, she will confidently cover walls in iconic graphics, select a captivating animal figure as a focal point, or add a lush expanse of contrasting color to an otherwise monochromatic space. Combining grace and flawless skill, she can change a simple room into a work of art. Her home is no exception. Domicilium Decoratus reveals the most private and challenging undertaking of her career: her family's timeless, astonishingly designed residence. Readers' imaginations can wander through this personal haven, from its fourteen-foot ceilings and windows, walls of glass and layers of warm, opulent colour, to its witty details, sophisticated materials and finishes, and ornate collection of artifacts gathered from five continents over many years of travel. Hillcrest Estate, Kelly's home, is a tour de force, confirming Wearstler's place as an interior designer of consummate skill and singular flair. Подробнее

In the First Circle

Solzhenitsyn Aleksandr Isaevich, 2012

The thrilling cold war masterwork by the nobel prize winner, published in full for the first time Moscow, Christmas Eve, 1949. The Soviet secret police intercept a call made to the American embassy by a Russian diplomat who promises to deliver secrets about the nascent Soviet Atomic Bomb program. On that same day, a brilliant mathematician is locked away inside a Moscow prison that houses the country's brightest minds. He and his fellow prisoners are charged with using their abilities to sleuth out the caller's identity, and they must choose whether to aid Joseph Stalin's repressive state — or refuse and accept transfer to the Siberian Gulag camps... and almost certain death. First written between 1955 and 1958, In the First Circle is Solzhenitsyn's fiction masterpiece. In order to pass through Soviet censors, many essential scenes — including nine full chapters — were cut or altered before it was published in a hastily translated English edition in 1968. Now with the help of the author's most trusted translator, Harry T. Willetts, here for the first time is the complete, definitive English edition of Solzhenitsyn's powerful and magnificent classic. Подробнее

Fifth Avenue, 5 A: M. : Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman

Wasson S., 2012

Audrey Hepburn is an icon like no other, yet the image many of us have of Audrey—dainty, immaculate—is anything but true to life. Here, for the first time, Sam Wasson presents the woman behind the little black dress that rocked the nation in 1961. The first complete account of the making of Breakfast at Tiffany's, Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. reveals little-known facts about the cinema classic: Truman Capote desperately wanted Marilyn Monroe for the leading role; director Blake Edwards filmed multiple endings; Hepburn herself felt very conflicted about balancing the roles of mother and movie star. With a colorful cast of characters including Truman Capote, Edith Head, Givenchy, «Moon River» composer Henry Mancini, and, of course, Hepburn herself, Wasson immerses us in the America of the late fifties before Woodstock and birth control, when a not-so-virginal girl by the name of Holly Golightly raised eyebrows across the country, changing fashion, film, and sex for good. Indeed, cultural touchstones like Sex and the City owe a debt of gratitude to Breakfast at Tiffany's. In this meticulously researched gem of a book, Wasson delivers us from the penthouses of the Upper East Side to the pools of Beverly Hills, presenting Breakfast at Tiffany's as we have never seen it before—through the eyes of those who made it. Written with delicious prose and considerable wit, Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. shines new light on a beloved film and its incomparable star. Подробнее

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