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Russian: The Rough Guide Phrasebook The Rough Guide phrasebook will have you speaking Russian as soon as you arrive. This fully-revised third edition includes 16-pages of additional scenario material, from asking for directions and paying the restaurant bill to checking local train times and ordering a shot of vodka. Recorded by native speakers, the scenarios are available as downloadable audio files either to your computer or iPod — perfect for practising your pronunciation. With A-Z English to Russian and A-Z Russian to English translations, this pocket-sized phrasebook is like taking along your own personal translator! Подробнее

Science: A History

Gribbin J.

Science: A History is the enthralling story of the men and women who changed the way we see the world, and the turbulent times they lived in: from Galileo, tried by the Inquisition for his ideas, to Newton, who wrote his rivals out of the history books; from Marie Curie, forced to work apart from male students for fear that she might excite them, to Louis Agassiz, who marched his colleagues up a mountain to prove that ice ages had occurred. Filled with pioneers, visionaries, eccentrics and madmen, this is the history of science as it has never been told before. Подробнее

Secret Smile

French Nicci

»You have an affair. You finish it. You think it's over. You're dead wrong . . . Miranda Cotton thinks she's put boyfriend Brendan out of her life for good. But two weeks later, he's intimately involved with her sister. Soon what began as an embarrassment becomes threatening — then even more terrifying than a girl's worst nightmare. Because this time Brendan will stop at nothing to be part of Miranda's life — even if it means taking it from her . . .» Подробнее

Skin And Other Stories

Dahl Roald, 2001

This book features a collection of Roald Dahl's extraordinary short stories, specially chosen for teenagers by Wendy Cooling. The thirteen stories have been taken from «The Collected Short Stories of Roald Dahl», published by Michael Joseph. Подробнее

Stuff

Strong Jeremy

Stuff is the nickname of our hero, Simon (because he knows a lot of weird stuff). Stuff's parents have split up, and his dad has brought back a new step-mum (the Sherry Trifle), a step-sister (the awful Natasha) and a radical feminist rabbit called Pankhurst (she only attacks men — spooky). In Stuff's own words, here is how he tries (and fails) to run away from home. How he tries to get off with the beautiful Sky, and dump girlfriend Delfine (without being beaten up by her psycho brother). In fact, how to get through life as a teenage boy. Подробнее

Teachings of Don Juan (B)

Castaneda Carlos, 1990

This is Castaneda's first book in the Don Juan series. He meets Don Juan and is introduced to his magical world and philosophy by means of hallucinogenic plants and special exercises. The author's other books include The Fire Within and The Quest for Ixtlan. Подробнее

Ten Short Stories (на английском языке)

Dahl Roald, 2008

Penguin Student Editions have been specifically designed for readers who are studying a text in detaol. They include a helpful introduction and explanatory notes, character sketches, a text summary, a chronology, language notes, a selection of questions and topics for discussion and analysis, as well as suggestions for further reading. There is not a modern short story writer anywhere to be compared with Roald Dahl. Each of his stories is so clever has such a startling twist at the end of it leaves the reader gasping. The then stories in this book may depict human nature at its darkest, but they are also brilliantly funny and completely unforgettable. Подробнее

True Confessions Of Adrian

Townsend Sue

Penguin Books Ltd.. «The True Confessions of Adrian Mole» is the third in the series to be part of Penguin's Sue Townsend repackaging programme. A chance to sell Sue Townsend to a whole new audience! Adrian Mole has grown up. At least that's what it says on his passport. But living at home, clinging to his threadbare cuddly rabbit «Pinky», working as a paper pusher for the DoE and pining for the love of his life Pandora has proved to him that adulthood isn't quite what he hoped it would be. Still, intellectual poets can't always have things their own way... Included here are two other less well-known diarists: Sue Townsend and Margaret Hilda Roberts, a rather ambitious grocer's daughter from Grantham. Подробнее

Ulysses

Joyce James, 2000

Книга Джеймса Джойса «Улисс» — одна из самых необычных в мировой литературе. Это довольно объемная работа (в ней более 260 тысяч слов) и традиционно «Улисс» считается трудной книгой для прочтения. «Улисс» Джойса сразу после появления вызвал массу противоречивых откликов и споров. Действие книги происходит в родном городе Джойса — Дублине. Каждый эпизод происходит в определенном месте города, а место действия всегда имеет подробное описание. Подробнее

Valhalla Rising

Cussler Clive, 2001

Sabotage, conspiracy and piracy above and below the waves finds Dirk Pitt plunged into his most dangerous adventure yet. When the luxury cruise liner Emerald Dolphin — powered by a revolutionary new propulsion system — becomes a raging inferno and sinks mysteriously it is lucky that NUMA special projects director Dirk Pitt is on hand to rescue the passengers and investigate the tragedy. Sifting through the undersea wreckage for signs of foul play, Pitt is unaware of powerful, dark forces playing their hand against him. Forced to fight for his life — and those of friends and colleagues — against ever-more ruthless enemies from a shadowy organization, Pitt finds himself caught between the secrets of the past and the intrigues of the future. A future that will hold the world to ransom... Подробнее

White Teeth (A)

Smith Zadie, 2010

White Teeth is a comic epic of multicultural Britain which tells the story of immigrants in England over a period of 40 years. Подробнее

The Complete Plain Words

Ernest Gowers, 2004

The Complete Plain Words is established as the classic guide for anyone who needs to express themselves clearly, fluently and accurately in writing. Whether you are working on paper or on a computer, this essential reference work will lead you through the intricacies of the English language with wit, common sense and authority. · Discusses the dangers of jargon, cliché and superfluous words · Lays out the ground rules of grammar and punctuation and shows how to avoid the pitfalls · Gives suggestions for drafting letters · Provides a checklist of words to use with care Подробнее

How to Write Better English (B)

Allen Robert, 2005

The Penguin Writers' Guides series provides authoritative, succinct and easy-to-follow guidance on specific aspects of written English. Whether you need to brush up your skills or get to grips with something for the first time, these invaluable Guides will help you find the best way to get your message across clearly and effectively. This essential guide covers the key rules — and pitfalls — of written and spoken grammar. It covers such areas as: the building blocks of language, common errors and misconceptions, choosing the right level of expression, differences between British and American English, and political correctness. It also discusses various uses of language, from creative writing, CVs and reports to verbal presentations, and business and personal letters, with many useful suggestions for accurate and fluent English. Подробнее

How to Write Effective Emails

Trask R.L., 2010

The Penguin Writers' Guides series provides authoritative, succinct and easy-to-follow guidance on specific aspects of written English. Whether you need to brush up your skills or get to grips with something for the first time, these invaluable Guides will help you find the best way to get your message across clearly and effectively. Many of us are spending more and more time using emails, especially at work. This practical guide steers you through all the basics and netiquette' of emailing strangers, business contacts and colleagues: from setting up an email account, presentation and formatting of your emails to how to avoid offensive blunders and the legal issues surrounding this kind of writing. It offers indispensable guidance for simple and direct writing — including cultural differences, appropriate language and common pitfalls — so that your emails give the best possible impression. Подробнее

Improve Your Spelling

George Davidson, 2005

The Penguin Writers' Guides series provides authoritative, succinct and easy-to-follow guidance on specific aspects of written English. Whether you need to brush up your skills or get to grips with something for the first time, these invaluable Guides will help you find the best way to get your message across clearly and effectively. From silent, double and capital letters to foreign words, proper names and common errors, this easy-to-use book offers expert advice for correct spelling in all your written work. It takes you through the basic rules, traps and snares, and provides invaluable guidance with its seven key ways to improve your spelling. Ideal for both quick browsing and in-depth use, this is the essential route to accurate, confident spelling. Подробнее

The New Penguin Dictionary of Archaeology

Paul Bahn, 2005

Ranging from the temples of the Incas to the cave paintings of Lascaux, from the ancient civilisation of Mesopotamia to the prehistoric cultures of Siberia, The New Penguin Dictionary of Archaeology covers over three million years of human development across the world in articles on topics as diverse as archaeological techniques, artefacts, individual sites, peoples and civilisations. This superb, meticulously researched work will be invaluable both for academics and for general enthusiasts. Подробнее

The New Penguin Dictionary of Business

Bannock, 2003

This brand new dictionary is the ideal handbook for everyone with an interest in the world of business, whether you are studying or are already at work and need to get to grips with the mass of jargon being used. Up-to-the-minute, clearly written by experts in their fields, with practical and relevant examples, The New Penguin Dictionary of Business covers a host of both general and more specialized business terms, from ‘A’ shares to zero-sum game. • Covers all areas of business, including accounting, banking, economics, finance and marketing • International in its coverage, with both UK and US terms included • Invaluable extended notes on key concepts such as ‘economic growth’ and ‘strategic management’ • Includes terms from relevant disciplines such as psychology, sociology, statistics, mathematics and computer sciences that are commonly used in business • Contains concise biographies of a large number of leading figures in the business world Подробнее

The New Penguin Dictionary of Modern Quotations

Andrews, 2003

‘It’s better to be quotable than honest’ Tom Stoppard From the pithy to the provocative, here are 8,000 illuminating and highly topical quotations from the voices of the modern age, covering the key debates and issues of the last century. Ranging from politicians such as Winston Churchill – (‘Give us the tools and we will finish the job’) to film stars like Charlie Chaplin – (‘Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot’), as well as entries from many unusual and unexpected figures, and including famous snippets of popular culture such as the Sun’s unforgettable headlines (‘Freddie Starr ate my hamster’) or quotations from films like Reservoir Dogs (‘Let’s go to work’), this unique reference book offers a brilliant collage of our times. Arranged alphabetically by name, each entry is prefaced by succinct biographical information about the speaker, many followed by a brief note to explain its context and the responses it received. Together they give an unparalleled insight into the global culture, politics and thought of the last nine decades. Подробнее

The New Penguin Guide to the Law

John Pritchard, 2004

This book is established as the best home reference guide to the law. It covers all aspects of the subject in an easy, accessible style which cuts through the legalease of the normal law guides. New topics covered in the fifth edition include pensions, child support changes, tax credits, squatters, unmarried fathers and parental responsibility, pre-nuptial contracts, the Adoption and Children Act 2002, commonhold, leasehold enfranchisement, limited liability partnerships and the Enterprise Act. In particular, there have been extensive updates to the employment section of the book, covering new disciplinary and grievance procedures introduced by the Employment Act 2002, new rights for fixed term and part time workers, adoption leave, paternity leave and maternity leave rights and a new right to request flexible working and changes to discrimination law. Подробнее

The Penguin Concise Dictionary of Computing

Dick Pountain, 2003

This highly accessible concise dictionary is the ideal source of information on all aspects of the world and language of computers. Covering terms from A20 gate to Zip drive, via floppy disk, matrix and Word for Windows, The Penguin Concise Dictionary of Computing will be invaluable not only to the expert, including programmers and engineers, but to anyone who owns or uses a computer and wishes to improve their skills. · Explains fundamental computing concepts in detail, using clear language · Identifies and explains jargon, abbreviations, acronyms and slang, as well as terms relating to the internet, CD-ROMs and numerous software packages · Covers both Macs and PCs · Takes account of the very latest developments Подробнее

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