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The Folio Book of Vintage Christmas Stories contains works by American writers Mark Twain (1835—1910) and L. Frank Baum (1856—1919). Mark Twain’s stories are imbued with philosophical fiction, light and good humor. In particular, you will read his letter, written on behalf of Santa Claus, and L. ...

The Folio Book of Sentimental Christmas Stories contains works by the American writers Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811—1896), Louisa May Alcott (1832—1888) and the Canadian writer Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874—1942). These good stories, combined with a common Christmas theme, are relevant today, they wa...

The Folio Book of Mysterious Christmas Stories includes works by Jacob A. Riis (1849—1914), William John Locke (1863—1930), Charles Dickens (1812—1870), which are united by a common theme. These pages depict elements of traditional Christmas: snow-covered roofs, shiny shop windows, miracles, magi...

The Folio Book of Classic Christmas Stories contains works by Charles Dickens (1812—1870), O. Henry (1862—1910) and Anthony Trollope (1815—1882). These stories depict the merry adventures of Christmas Eve, Dickens wrote some of his works when the British studied and reevaluated the old Christmas ...

Неперевершена збірка з восьми нетрадиційних та захоплюючих оповідань для студентів та дорослих, які вивчають французьку мову. Знання Оллі щодо вивчення мови відповідають найкращому з того, що ми знаємо з нейронауки та когнітивної психології про те, як ефективно вчитися. Мені подобається його роб...

'You betrayed your brother to steal a broken crown'The kingdom stands on the brink of chaos. Atticus' grip on the realm is faltering and, as threats arise ever closer to home, he is driven to increasingly desperate acts to hold onto power. With Islor's fate now in the balance, Zander stands to d...

A profound and explosive novel about a spirited girl alone in the wilderness, trying to survive A servant girl escapes from a settlement. She carries nothing with her but her wits, a few possessions, and the spark of god that burns hot within her. What she finds is beyond the limits of her imagi...

The Chateau de Versailles—the indisputable birthplace of fashion—continues to inspire glamour and style today. The royal residence of Versailles—this unparalleled seat of power and seduction—is an important influence on contemporary fashion, inspiring passions and vocations. Since the establishm...

There are two sides to every story. Husband and wife Archie and Francine Hughes are heroes in their hometown of Philadelphia. Archie is a football star, while Francine is a Grammy-winning singer. So everyone is in a state of shock when news breaks about the seemingly perfect couple. One spouse...

Alec Leamas, a British spy, is worn out and ready to stop working. But his boss wants him to do one final job: to spread false information about an important man in East Germany. Can Alec end his career and finally come in from the cold? Penguin Readers is a series of popular classics, exciting ...

The New York Times bestseller, now updated with new material on cyber attacks, digital sovereignty, and tech in a pandemic. From Microsoft's president and one of the tech industry's broadest thinkers, a frank and thoughtful reckoning with how to balance enormous promise and existential risk as t...

A fantastic journey through the history of esoteric lore. The Hermetic Museum takes readers on a magical mystery tour spanning an arc from the medieval cosmogram and images of Christian mysticism, through the fascinating world of alchemy to the art of the Romantic era. The enigmatic hieroglyphs ...

From the international bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying comes a brand-new addictive thriller. Ivy, Mateo and Cal used to be close - best friends back in middle school. Now all they have in common is a bad day. So for old time's sake they skip school together - one last time. But when t...

From the author of the international bestselling One of Us is Lying A perfect town is hiding secrets. Secrets that somebody would kill to keep hidden. Ellery's never been to Echo Ridge, but she's heard all about it. It's where her aunt went missing at age sixteen, never to return. Where a Home...

He's America's most brilliant president ever. He's also a psychopath. US president Keegan Barrett swept into office on his success as director of the CIA. Six months into his first term, he devises a clandestine power grab with a deadly motive: Revenge. President Barrett personally orders Speci...

Composed for recitation at festivals, these 33 songs were written in honour of the gods and goddesses of the ancient Greek pantheon. They recount the key episodes in the lives of the gods, and dramatise the moments when they first appear before mortals. Together they offer the most vivid picture ...

'Nail-biting!' TESS GERRITSEN 'Spine-tingling!' LISA GARDNER Twelve-year-old Barney Roberts is obsessed with a series of murders. He knows the victims are all boys, just like him. He knows the bodies were found on river banks. And he’s sure the killer will strike again soon. But there’s somet...

These themes are explored through in-depth presentation of twelve completed projects, including six private homes and six hotels. In addition to rich photography, drawings, and in-progress sketches, the book will offer behind-the-scenes peeks into the construction of the projects in various stage...

Only when it's darkest can you see the stars. East of the Black Rock, out on the ice, lies a hole down which broken children are thrown On the vastness of the ice there is no room for individuals. No one survives alone. To resist the cold, to endure the months of night when even the air itself be...

This book of occasional pieces from Daphne du Maurier's workshop is good to have: it is something of a continuation of her autobiography MYSELF WHEN YOUNG. The title piece is the remarkable Notebook she kept when REBECCA was forming itself in her mind - the book that made her a worldwide bestsel...