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Moon Lake

Welty Eudora, 2011

Watch out for the mosquitoes', they called to one another, lyrically because warning wasn't any use anyway, as they walked out of their kimonos and dropped them like the petals of one big scattered flower on the bank behind them, and exposing themselves felt in a hundred places at once the little pangs'. Moon Lake is the story of a summer camp in Mississippi, a surly lifeguard, a rebellious orphan girl, and the fateful day when they learn the secrets of life and death. Pulitzer Prize-winner Eudora Welty's extraordinary short story is a lushly atmospheric and acutely observed portrayal of the strange, surreal time between childhood and adulthood. Подробнее

The Magic Paint

Levi Primo, 2005

'He was blamed for endless disasters, from failed exams to a bridge collapse, an avalanche, even a shipwreck: all due, in the stupid opinion of, first, his fellow-students and, later, his colleagues, to the penetrating power of his evil eye...' Profound and compassionate, Primo Levi was one of the most astonishing literary voices to emerge from the twentieth century. Whether describing the most beautiful poem ever composed or an invention gone horribly wrong, these eight exquisitely wrought stories open up a rich, fantastical world of wonder, adventure and cruel twists of fate, where nothing is as it seems. This book contains: The Magic Paint, The Death of Marinese, Censorship in Bitinia, Knall, Gladiators, The Fugitive, Bureau of Vital Statistics, and Buffet Dinner. Подробнее

Secret Son

Lalami Laila, 2011

Raised by his mother in a one-room house in the slums of Casablanca, Youssef El Mekki has always had big dreams of living another life in another world. Suddenly his dreams are within reach when he discovers that his father-whom he'd been led to believe was dead-is very much alive. A wealthy businessman, he seems eager to give his son a new start. Youssef leaves his mother behind to live a life of luxury, until a reversal of fortune sends him back to the streets and his childhood friends. Trapped once again by his class and painfully aware of the limitations of his prospects, he becomes easy prey for a fringe Islamic group. In the spirit of The Inheritance of Loss and The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Laila Lalami's debut novel looks at the struggle for identity, the need for love and family, and the desperation that grips ordinary lives in a world divided by class, politics, and religion. Подробнее

Life and Laughing

McIntyre Michael, 2010

Britain's funniest comic opens up his man drawer to the nation. Imagine you had a deeply eccentric and possessive Hungarian grandmother who played scrabble for money. Or that everyone thinks Kenny Everett's your dad because he picks you up from school, drunk. Or that your mother is convinced you'll be world-famous after a dodgy Tarot reading. Welcome to the bizarre and hilarious life of Michael McIntyre. In this brilliantly written autobiography, Michael reveals the trials, tribulations and the triumphs that have taken him from birth (easy) to Britain's most-loved comic (not so easy). With a joke and witty observation guaranteed on every page, Michael's memoir is the funniest and most-heartwarming read of the year. Подробнее

3,096 Days

Kampusch Natascha, 2010

On 2 March 1998 ten-year-old Natascha Kampusch was snatched off the street by a stranger and bundled into a white van. Hours later she found herself in a dark cellar, wrapped in a blanket. When she emerged eight years later, her childhood had gone. In 3,096 Days Natascha tells her incredible story for the first time: her difficult childhood, what exactly happened on the day of her abduction, her imprisonment in a five-square-metre dungeon, and the mental and physical abuse she suffered from her abductor, Wolfgang Priklopil. 3,096 Days is ultimately a story about the triumph of the human spirit. It describes how, in a situation of almost unbearable hopelessness, she slowly learned how to manipulate her captor. And how, against inconceivable odds, she managed to escape unbroken. Подробнее

The Black Cloud

Hoyle Sir Fred, 2010

This is a 1959 classic 'hard' science-fiction novel by renowned Cambridge astronomer and cosmologist Fred Hoyle. It tracks the progress of a giant black cloud that comes towards Earth and sits in front of the sun, causing widespread panic and death. A select group of scientists and astronomers — including the dignified Astronomer Royal, the pipe smoking Dr. Marlowe and the maverick, eccentric Professor Kingsly — engage in a mad race to understand and communicate with the cloud, battling against trigger happy politicians. In the pacy, engaging style of John Wyndham and John Christopher, with plenty of hard science thrown in to add to the chillingly credible premise (he manages to foretell Artificial Intelligence, Optical Character Recognition and Text-to-Speech converters), Hoyle carries you breathlessly through to its thrilling end. Подробнее

The Wisdom of Bees

O'Malley Michael, 2010

'It seemed to me that the bees were working on the very same kinds of problems we are trying to solve. How can large, diverse groups work together harmoniously and productively? Perhaps we could take what the bees do so well and apply it to our institutions'. When Michael O'Malley first took up beekeeping he thought it would be a nice hobby to share with his son. But he noticed that bees not only work together to achieve a common goal but, in the process, create a remarkably productive organization, like a miniature but incredibly successful business. O'Malley also realized that bees can teach managers a lot, identifying 25 powerful insights such as: Distribute authority — the queen bee delegates relentlessly and worker bees make daily decisions; Keep it simple — bees exchange only relevant information; and, Protect the future — when a lucrative vein of nectar is discovered, the entire colony doesn't rush off to mine it. Blending practical advice with interesting facts about the hive, The Wisdom of Bees is a useful and entertaining guide for any manager looking to get the most out of his or her organization. Подробнее

Insight Guides: Venice City Guide

Guides Insight, 2010

This brand new edition provides a comprehensive and highly visual introduction to Venice; over 600 superb photographs capture the history, local people and variety of everyday life in Italy's most magical city. The 'Places' section provides a detailed, district-by-district exploration of all the places to visit and principal sites along the way are clearly cross-referenced by number to the full-colour maps found throughout the guide. Expanded and updated restaurant listings feature the best eateries to suit all budgets within each area, providing the address, phone number, opening times and price range, followed by a useful review. A brand new 'Editor's Choice' section illustrates everything you simply can't afford to miss, including lesser-known attractions, family activities and money-saving hints. Expert local writers provide authoritative essays on the city's history along with interesting cultural features. A fully-indexed street atlas enables instant orientation, helping you to navigate around the city with ease and also plots restaurants. The comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides all the essential information you'll need for a hassle-free trip, covering accommodation for all budgets, transport, activities and useful booking information, plus a handy A-Z of further practical advice and contact details. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice makes this guide a fascinating background read and an invaluable on-the-spot companion. Подробнее

Winning Arguments

Heinrichs Jay, 2010

Everyone is always trying to persuade us of something: politicians, advertising, the media, and most definitely our families. With all the wisdom of the ages, from Aristotle and Stalin to Yoda and Monty Python, Winning Arguments will show you how to win more than your fair share of arguments, as well as: how to shine at work, avoid speeding tickets, and outwit argumentative partners; Cicero's secrets to moving an audience and Honest Abe Lincoln's 'shameless trick'; and, tactics like Setting Your Goals, Making Them Listen and Gaining the High Ground. The art of rhetoric, from eloquence and friendship to ready wit and irrefutable logic Winning Arguments is brimming with endless examples of persuasion and plenty of techniques to help you get your way. Подробнее

Paths Not Taken

Green Simon R., 2005

John Taylor just discovered his long-gone mother created the Nightside — the dark heart of London — and intends to destroy it. To save his birthplace, he will have to travel back through a very distant — and probably deadly — past. Подробнее

The Tale of Hill Top Farm

Albert Susan Wittig, 2005

The author of Peter Rabbit and other tales, Beatrix Potter is still, after a century, beloved by children and adults worldwide. In this first Cottage Tale, Albert introduces Beatrix, an animal lover and Good Samaritan with a knack for solving mysteries. With help from her entourage of talking animal friends, Beatrix sets out to win over the human hearts of Sawrey, where she's just bought an old farm — and plans to stay. Подробнее

The Tale of Holly How

Albert Susan Wittig, 2006

Everyone in Sawrey likes Ben Hornby. So when Beatrix finds the shepherd dead in the meadow and suspects foul play, she wonders who would have done such a thing. A trio of village cats has an idea: When Ben breathed his last, his sheep must have seen his killer before scattering. So they set out to find the far-flung flock. Although she's distracted by duties at the farm and the sad plight of a young girl, Beatrix must get to the bottom of this. As the stories intertwine, Beatrix and the creatures realize that, to solve this case, all of Sawrey, both the two and four-legged inhabitants, must work together... Подробнее

Sleeping with Strangers

Dickey Eric Jerome, 2008

Gideon is more than a hit man. In a world of money, violence, women, and love on the run, he's the master of the game. Now Gideon's got the job of a lifetime. The prize is the woman he desires and a cool million. The problem is it's just the kind of hit that can make him more enemies. Like the two beautiful strangers on Gideon's tail. Are they there to protect him or bring him down? There's one way to find out. Follow them into an underworld where killers and victims alike thrive on the darker passions of revenge and desire. Подробнее

Fire from the Rock

Draper Sharon M., 2007

Sylvia Patterson is shocked and confused when she is asked to be one of the first black students to attend Central High School, which is scheduled to be integrated in September 1957, whether the citizens or governor of Arkansas like it or not. Before Sylvia makes her final decision, smoldering racial tension in the town ignites into flame. When the smoke clears, she sees clearly that nothing is going to stop the change from coming. It is up to her generation to make it happen, in as many different ways as there are colors in the world. Подробнее

The Double Agents

Griffin W.E.B., 2008

O.S.S. Agent Dick Canidy returns on another desperate mission behind enemy lines. The O.S.S. has dispatched Dick Canidyaleading a team of operatives with questionable loyaltiesaon a mission to convince the Axis powers that the D-Day invasion will not take place on the beaches of Nazi-occupied France. Подробнее

It Can't Happen Here

Lewis Sinclair, 2008

It is 1936. America has just elected Berzelius Windrip to the presidency-and his fascist policies turn the U.S. into a totalitarian state. Подробнее

Fangland

Marks John, 2008

As the popularity of Elizabeth Kostovaas bestselling The Historian proves, thereas always an audience bloodthirsty for quality, page-turning horror. Now, in a marvelously horrifying turn, John Marksaa former 60 Minutes producerasinks his satirical teeth into twenty-first — century media. In Fangland, Evangeline Harker is an employee of the legendary TV news magazine The Hour, Sent on assignment to Transylvania, she delivers more than a story when mysterious e-mails, coffins, and a creepy guy named Torgu descend on the New York office. This darkly funny tale will appeal to vampire and horror aficionados as well as anyone whoas fed up with what passes for anewsa today. Подробнее

Billy Budd and Other Tales

Melville Professor Herman, 2008

A master of the american short story Included in this rich collection are: «The Piazza, Bartleby the Scrivener, Benito Cereno, The Lightning-Rod Man, The Encantadas, The Bell-Tower», and «The Town-Ho's Story.» Подробнее

Shadowmarch: Volume I

Williams Tad, 2008

Now in mass market paperback-Tad Williams' triumphant return to high fantasy! Подробнее

The Mayor's Tongue

Rich Nathaniel Sir, 2009

One of the most original, dazzling, and critically acclaimed debut novels this year. In this debut novel, hailed by Stephen King as aterrifying, touching, and wildly funny, a the stories of two strangers, Eugene Brentani and Mr. Schmitz, interweave. What unfolds is a bold reinvention of storytelling in which Eugene, a devotee of the reclusive and monstrous author, Constance Eakins, and Mr. Schmitz, who has been receiving ominous letters from an old friend, embark from New York for Italy, where the line between imagination and reality begins to blur and stories take on a life of their own. Подробнее

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