Based on the story of Anne Tyler . Retold by Jennifer Bassett . ... Everyday life in Baltimore, USA, is full of problems - getting the washing done, buying groceries and dog food, avoiding the neighbours... After the death of his son and the departure of his wife, Macon's attempts to run his own life become increasingly desperate - and more and more odd. Meanwhile, he has to get on with his work, writing tourist guides for business people. Then his dog Edward starts to bite people, and he has to send for Muriel, the dog trainer. And day by day, Macon's life gets more and more complicated. Classics, modern ... |
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Изданието е съвместимо с настоящата учебна програма. ... Modul 3: Language and Culture. Modul 4: Language Practice."Dear students, Congratulations! As school leavers you have embarked on thhe road to mastering your Englishh proficiency. We do believe that Destination English will be of great help in this process. The course book closely follows the syllabus for the 12th grade for level B1.1. The book consists of two parts, each one respectively devoted to Module 3 Language and Culture, and Module 4 Language practice. Module 3 will reveal to you the world of Englishh-speaking countries and important aspects of their ... |
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Rembrandt van Rijn (1606 - 1669) never left his homeland of the Netherlands but in his massive body of painting, drawing, and etching, he changed the course of Western art. His prolific oeuvre encompasses religious, historical, and secular scenes, as well as one of the most extraordinary series of portraits and self-portraits in history. Rembrandt's work foregrounds texture, light, and acute observation. Like sudden, startling apparitions in a shadowy street, his subjects are illuminated against deep, dark backgrounds and rendered with immense physical as well as psychological scrutiny. Whether biblical or ... |
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Building the next business generation. The Business 2.0 provides university students who are preparing for future employment with the language and business skills they need to succeed in a competitive international environment. Based on extensive user feedback, research into Business English studies and the evolving needs of employers, the course builds on the success of the original edition and offers students the confidence, language and skills to thrive in an international work environment. There is a strong focus on the "intangible" business skills - emotional intelligence and interpersonal abilities. So ... |
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Истории за секс и срещи след края на брака. Ако някой бе казал на четирийсет и шест годишната Лора Фрийдман Уилямс, че след няколко години ще преживее най-великолепния секс в живота си, и то с мъже, различни от съпруга ѝ, тя би му се изсмяла в лицето. Лора е щастливо омъжена неработеща майка с три деца и с планове да остарее до съпруга си. Е, сексът е вече донякъде по задължение, а и животът им наистина се върти основно около децата, но нима при другите е по-различно? И тогава идва шокиращото откритие - той има връзка. След пет месеца, изпълнени с бурни емоции, Лора за пръв път от двайсет и седем години се оказва ... |
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A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two children’s bravery to the limit. Discover a brilliantly original fairy tale about the power of hope and friendship to triumph against all odds, from one of the world’s best storytellers. The kingdom of Cornucopia was once the happiest in the world. It had plenty of gold, a king with the finest moustaches you could possibly imagine, and butchers, bakers and cheesemongers whose exquisite foods made a person dance with delight when they ate them. Everything was perfect – except for the misty Marshlands to the north which, according to legend, were home ... |
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n the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. Circe is a strange child - not powerful and terrible, like her father, nor gorgeous and mercenary like her mother. Scorned and rejected, Circe grows up in the shadows, at home in neither the world of gods or mortals. But Circe has a dark power of her own: witchcraft. When her gift threatens the gods, she is banished to the island of Aiaia where she hones her occult craft, casting spells, gathering strange herbs and taming wild beasts. Yet a woman who stands alone will never be left in peace for long - and among her island's guests ... |
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This is a horror story about a scientist and his investigations into his own character, but soon he finds himself under the control of a darker, evil force. "– Mr. Hyde? - Utterson asked. The small man dis not look at Utterson. – That is my name - he said in a low voice. – What do you want? – I am a friend of Dr Henry Jekyll - said Utterson. – You won't find him here - said Mr. Hyde. – How do you know who I am? – Dr. Jekyll told me about you - said Utterson. – He never told you - said Mr. Hyde. – You're lying! Mr. Hyde opened the door quickly. He disappeared into the house and locked the door behind him. – I ... |
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The story of Edmund Dantes, self-styled Count of Monte Cristo, is told with consummate skill. The victim of a miscarriage of justice, Dantes is fired by a desire for retribution and empowered by a stroke of providence. In his campaign of vengeance, he becomes an anonymous agent of fate. The sensational narrative of intrigue, betrayal, escape, and triumphant revenge moves at a cracking pace. Dumas' novel presents a powerful conflict between good and evil embodied in an epic saga of rich diversity that is complicated by the hero's ultimate discomfort with the hubristic implication of his own actions. Our edition ... |
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The Academy Award winning actor, father of three, and bestselling author of "Greenlights" distills more than three decades of journaling experience to help you reflect, seek clarity, and forge your own path with this life-changing practice. "Greenlights: Your journal, your journey" is a guided companion to the New York Times bestselling memoir "Greenlights", filled with prompts, pithy quotes, adages, outlaw wisdom, and advice on how to live with greater satisfaction from Matthew McConaughey. Matthew has been writing in journals since he was fifteen years old. His adventures have taken him ... |
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"За да чуя Дао, трябва да съм в Дао. Ако съм в Дао - съм несътворен. Дао е като мед в устата ми. Не мога да пипна Дао, но Дао умее да ме докосва. Само към Дао се стремя. Дао успя да ме привлече. Когато жадувам за Дао, Дао оживява в мене. Дао е живо, а аз само си въобразявам, че живея. Дао е в мене, а аз все повече се приближавам към себе си. Ако имам Дао, всичко имам, но как става това не знам. Дао умее да ми дава Себе Си, а аз не успявам да Му дам себе си, но Дао ще ме научи. Когато се доверявам на Дао, все едно е каква трудност срещам. Не знам кога Дао е вътре в мен, но ако Дао се издаде, тогава Го узнавам. Дао ми ... |
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Казвам се Лизи Прейн и съм на петдесет и три години. Въпреки че убих и после изядох съпруга си Джейкъб Прейн в нашата къща в Съри Хилс, смело мога да кажа, че живях добре. Имам си приятел, който ме избави от мен самата и ме научи да се смея. Намерих нови познати. Забавлявах се с готвене, работа в градината, разходки и се наслаждавах на компанията на моето куче. Имам въображение, но имам също и практичен ум. Не се измъчвам и не позволявам мислите за онова, което направих, да ме преследват. "Брак, предателство и един месец незабравимо ядене."Натали Йънг Книгата се предлага с 2 различни, атрактивни корици. Избери ... |
