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Автор: Shona Patel

From the acclaimed author of Teatime for the Firefly comes the story of a man with dreams of changing the world, who finds himself changed by love1870s India. In a tiny village where society is ruled by a caste system and women are defined solely by marriage, young Biren Roy dreams of forging a new destiny. When his mother suffers the fate of widowhood–shunned by her loved ones and forced to live in solitary penance–Biren devotes his life to effecting change.Biren's passionate spirit blossoms as wildly as the blazing flame trees of his homeland. With a law degree, he goes to work for the government to pioneer academic equality for girls. But in a place governed by age-old conventions, progress comes at a price, and soon Biren becomes a stranger among his own countrymen.Just when his vision for the future begins to look hopeless, he meets Maya, the independent-minded daughter of a local educator, and his soul is reignited. It is in her love that Biren finally finds his home, and in her heart that he finds the hope for a new world.

Серия: MIRA

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Автор: Emilie Richards

Some betrayals are like rivers, so deep, so wide, they can't be crossed.But – for those with enough courage – forgiveness, redemption and love may be found on the other side.On the night her home is consumed by fire, Janine Stoddard finally resolves to leave her abusive husband. While she is reluctant to involve her estranged daughter, she can't resist a chance to see Harmony and baby Lottie in Asheville, North Carolina, before she disappears forever.Harmony's friend Taylor Martin realizes how much the reunited mother and daughter yearn to stay together, and she sees in Jan a chance to continue her own mother's legacy of helping women in need of a fresh start. She opens her home, even as she's opening her heart to another newcomer, Adam Pryor. But enigmatic Adam has a secret that could destroy Taylor's trust…and cost Jan her hard-won freedom.

Серия: MIRA

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Автор: Maggie Shayne

Foretold centuries ago, it is a destiny they cannot escape…Far older than his legend, the immortal Vlad Dracul has wandered for centuries in search of the reincarnation of his wife, Elisabeta. Now he believes he has found the woman possessed by his beloved's soul and is prepared to make her his for all eternity. Tempest «Stormy» Jones is that mortal.She has long sensed the other, someone inside her fighting to take control, a feeling that becomes even stronger when the dark prince is near. But as Stormy denies the passion that burns between them, she also resists allowing Elisabeta to take over her mind and body to prevent her from claiming Vlad as her own.But when Elisabeta discovers Vlad's feelings for Stormy, her wrath knows no bounds. She demands that her destiny be fulfilled, and seeks to destroy her rival, leaving Vlad in anguish, tormented by what was…and what could be. Now only he can choose–who will live and who will die.

Серия: Mills & Boon Nocturne

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Автор: Rachel Vincent

From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Vincent comes a richly imagined, provocative new series set in the dark mythology of the Menagerie…When Delilah Marlow visits a famous traveling carnival, Metzger's Menagerie, she is an ordinary woman in a not-quite-ordinary world. But under the macabre circus black-top, she discovers a fierce, sharp-clawed creature lurking just beneath her human veneer. Captured and put on exhibition, Delilah in her black swan burlesque costume is stripped of her worldly possessions, including her own name, as she's forced to «perform» in town after town.But there is breathtaking beauty behind the seamy and grotesque reality of the carnival. Gallagher, her handler, is as kind as he is cryptic and strong. The other «attractions»–mermaids, minotaurs, gryphons and kelpies–are strange, yes, but they share a bond forged by the brutal realities of captivity. And as Delilah struggles for her freedom, and for her fellow menagerie, she'll discover a strength and a purpose she never knew existed.Renowned author Rachel Vincent weaves an intoxicating blend of carnival magic and startling humanity in this intricately woven and powerful tale."Blood Bound offers a little something for everyone: a convincing magical system for urban fantasy fans; for romance readers, a love that time and distance can't break; and a twist-and-turn plot for mystery buffs. Readers looking for a light and fluffy ride should go elsewhere."–Shelf Awareness

Серия: MIRA

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Автор: Kimberly Belle

A moving and evocative exploration of grief and guilt in the wake of one family's devastating loss When former DC journalist Abigail Wolff attempts to rehabilitate her career, she finds herself at the heart of a US army cover-up involving the death of a soldier in Afghanistan–with unspeakable emotional consequences for one family. As the story of what happened comes to light, Abigail will do anything to write it.The more evidence she stumbles upon in the case, the fewer people it seems she can trust, including her own father, a retired army general. And she certainly never expected to fall in love with the slain soldier's brother, Gabe, a bitter man struggling to hold his family together. The investigation eventually leads her to an impossible choice, one of unrelenting sacrifice to protect those she loves.Beyond the buried truths and betrayals, questions of family loyalty and redemption, Abigail's search is, most of all, a desperate grasp at carrying on and coping–and seeking hope in the impossible.

Серия: MIRA

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Автор: David Eddings

Here begins a David Eddings trilogy, set a few years after the events of The Elenium…At the conclusion of The Elenium the company of Pandion Knights led by Sir Sparhawk, having freed Queen Ehlana of Elenia from the spell which threatened her life, had marched on Zemoch, routed their enemies and defeated or destroyed the evil god Azash. Sparhawk returned to Elenia, where he and Ehlana were married.But their peaceful reign is destined not to last long. A few years later, in the Tamul Empire far to the east, unrest is brewing which threatens the nation’s stability. Investigations show that the trouble is clearly of paranormal origin, and suspicion at first falls upon the Styrics. These suspicions prove unfounded, and indeed it is the pre-eminent Styric magician Zalasta who suggests that the Empire look westwards for assistance in solving their problems… specifically, to the legendary warrior Sparhawk.

Серия: The Tamuli Trilogy

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Автор: Sophie Cleverly

A breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling SCARLET AND IVY series, beautifully illustrated by Hannah Peck.Violet Veil wants nothing more than to prove her worth and become her father’s apprentice at Veil & Sons Undertakers. And one rain-soaked night she gets her chance when she meets a boy, Oliver, who is wandering around the graveyard. Only, the last time Violet saw Oliver, he was indoors and very much dead, waiting to be buried. Violet has just found her first case, and it doesn’t get bigger than this: can she, with the help of her dog, Bones, help Oliver solve his own ‘murder’?

Серия: The Violet Veil Mysteries

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Автор: Lindsey Kelk

In this second hilarious Cinders and Sparks adventure, our chaotic comedy duo head for Fairyland to find Cinders’s mother – and get more than they bargained for . . . Perfect for readers of 7-9 and fans of Shrek and Frozen.Cinders and her talking dog Sparks are on the run, in the Deep Dark Forest, after Cinders performed magic at the castle and made everyone think she was a witch. The hapless Hansel is on the run with them, but only because he ate some of an actual witch’s gingerbread house and she got cross. If they can reach Fairyland, maybe they’ll all be safe.In the forest they will find three bears, a multitude of ridiculous adventures and one woman called Rapunzel in a tower. But Rapunzel may not be what she seems…Will Hansel eat the three bears’ porridge? Will Sparks offer useless advice at every turn? Will Brian the fairy godmother appear and actually help for once?The answers are: yes, yes and no.

Серия: Cinders and Sparks

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Автор: Robin Hobb

‘Fantasy as it ought to be written’ George R.R. MartinReturn to the world of Fitz, the Fool and Nighteyes in the first book of The Tawny Man Trilogy by international bestselling author, Robin Hobb.Years have passed since Fitz was tortured by Prince Regal. Now he lives in self-imposed exile far from the court. Even his beloved Molly believes him dead. It is safer that way.But safety remains an illusion. Even though war is over dangerous undercurrents still swirl around the Six Duchies and suddenly young Prince Dutiful disappears just before his crucial diplomatic wedding to shore up the peace.The Fools brings Fitz a secret mission. He and his bonded companion, the wolf Nighteyes, must find Dutiful and bring him back to be wed. For if the Outislanders are snubbed, war will surely resume. But what if the prince does not wish to be found?

Серия: The Tawny Man Trilogy

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Автор: Джордж Р. Р. Мартин

HBO’s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R. R. Martin’s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS is the fifth volume in the series.The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance.In the east, Daenerys, last scion of House Targaryen, her dragons grown to terrifying maturity, rules as queen of a city built on dust and death, beset by enemies.Now that her whereabouts are known many are seeking Daenerys and her dragons. Among them the dwarf, Tyrion Lannister, who has escaped King’s Landing with a price on his head, wrongfully condemned to death for the murder of his nephew, King Joffrey. But not before killing his hated father, Lord Tywin.To the north lies the great Wall of ice and stone – a structure only as strong as those guarding it. Eddard Stark's bastard son Jon Snow has been elected the 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, but he has enemies both in the Watch and beyond the Wall, where the wildling armies are massing for an assault.On all sides bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves. The tides of destiny will inevitably lead to the greatest dance of all…

Серия: A Song of Ice and Fire

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Автор: Джордж Р. Р. Мартин

HBO’s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R. R. Martin’s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A FEAST FOR CROWS is the fourth volume in the series.The Lannisters are in power on the Iron Throne.The war in the Seven Kingdoms has burned itself out, but in its bitter aftermath new conflicts spark to life. The Martells of Dorne and the Starks of Winterfell seek vengeance for their dead. Euron Crow’s Eye, as black a pirate as ever raised a sail, returns from the smoking ruins of Valyria to claim the Iron Isles.From the icy north, where Others threaten the Wall, apprentice Maester Samwell Tarly brings a mysterious babe in arms to the Citadel. As plots, intrigue and battle threaten to engulf Westeros, victory will go to the men and women possessed of the coldest steel and the coldest hearts.

Серия: A Song of Ice and Fire

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Автор: Джордж Р. Р. Мартин

HBO’s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R. R. Martin’s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A STORM OF SWORDS is the third volume in the series.The Seven Kingdoms are divided by revolt and blood feud, and winter approaches like an angry beast. Beyond the Northern borders, wildlings leave their villages to gather in the ice and stone wasteland of the Frostfangs. From there, the renegade Brother Mance Rayder will lead them South towards the Wall.The men of the Night’s Watch are ready for the coming of a great cold and the walking corpses that travel with it. But now they face a horde of wildlings twenty-thousand strong – hungry savage people steeped in the dark magic of the haunted wilderness – poised to invade the Kingdom of the North where Robb Stark wears his new-forged crown.But Robb’s defences are ranged against attack from the South, the land of House Stark’s enemies the Lannisters. His sisters are trapped there, dead or likely yet to die, at the whim of the Lannister boy-king Joffrey or his depraved mother Cersei, regent of the Iron Throne. Cersei’s ambition is unfettered while the dwarf Tyrion Lannister fights for his life, a victim of treachery.And on the other side of the ocean, the last of the Targaryens rears the dragons she hatched from her husband’s funeral pyre. Daenerys Stormborn will return to the land of her birth to avenge the murder of her father, the last Dragon King on the Iron Throne.

Серия: A Song of Ice and Fire

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Автор: P.G. Wodehouse

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation starring Michael Hordern as Jeeves and Richard Briers as Wooster.  Steeple Bumphleigh is the sort of picturesque place where you can't throw a brick without hitting a honeysuckled cottage or beaning an apple-cheeked villager. But for Bertie Wooster, it is a place to be avoided, containing not only the appalling Aunt Agatha but also her husband, the terrifying Lord Worplesdon.   So when a certain amount of familial arm-twisting is applied, Bertie heads for the sticks in fear and trepidation despite the support of the irreplaceable Jeeves.   Still, there are good deeds to be done, like extricating 'Stilton' Cheesewright from the clutches of Florence Craye, a girl from whom Bertie himself only escaped by the slimmest of cat's whiskers.   But even Bertie is hideously unaware of the perils which lie in wait before the (accidentally) happiest of endings.

Исполнители: Richard Briers

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Автор: Humphrey Carpenter

A comprehensive collection of letters spanning the adult life (1914-1973) of one of the world’s most famous storytellers.‘It is not possible even at great length to «pot» The Lord of the Rings in a paragraph or two. It was begun in 1936, and every part has been written many times… the labour has been colossal; and it must stand or fall, practically as it is.’J.R.R. Tolkien was one of the most prolific letter writers of this century. Over the years he wrote to his publishers, his family, to friends (including C.S. Lewis, W.H. Auden and Naomi Mitchison) and to fans of his books. The letters present a fascinating and highly detailed portrait of the man in many of his aspects: as storyteller, scholar, Catholic, parent and observer of the world around him. They also shed much light on his creative genius and grand design for the creation of a whole new world – Middle-earth. This collection will appeal not only to the legions of Tolkien fans, but will entertain anyone who appreciates the art of letter-writing, of which Tolkien was a master.‘I am nearly always written to as Tolkein (not by you): I do not know why, since it is pronounced by me always -keen.’

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Автор: Mark Lawrence

The second book in the Broken Empire series, Lawrence takes his young anti-hero one step closer to his grand ambition.To reach greatness you must step on bodies, and many brothers lie trodden in my wake. I’ve walked from pawn to player and I’ll win this game of ours, though the cost of it may drown the world in blood…The land burns with the fires of a hundred battles as lords and petty kings fight for the Broken Empire. The long road to avenge the slaughter of his mother and brother has shown Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath the hidden hands behind this endless war. He saw the game and vowed to sweep the board. First though he must gather his own pieces, learn the rules of play, and discover how to break them.A six nation army, twenty thousand strong, marches toward Jorg's gates, led by a champion beloved of the people. Every decent man prays this shining hero will unite the empire and heal its wounds. Every omen says he will. Every good king knows to bend the knee in the face of overwhelming odds, if only to save their people and their lands. But King Jorg is not a good king.Faced by an enemy many times his strength Jorg knows that he cannot win a fair fight. But playing fair was never part of Jorg’s game plan.

Серия: The Broken Empire

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Автор: Маргарита Николаевна Кузина

В учебно-методическом пособие приведены основные вопросы и категории по темам, написанным в соответствии с программой курса «Управление энергетической безопасностью хозяйствующего субъекта», контрольные вопросы, задания., логические упражнения и тесты. Все разделы содержат основные категории, которые необходимо знать студентам при подготовке к практическим занятиям. Пособие предназначено для студентов и преподавателей экономических специальностей ВУЗов.

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Автор: Эдгар Кейси

Исполнители: Stanley Ralph Ross

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Автор: Sri Aurobindo

Krishna is the immanent Divine, the Divine Presence in everyone and in all things. He is also, sovereignly, the aspect of Delight and Love of the Supreme; he is the smiling tenderness and the playful gaiety; he is at once the player, the play and all his playmates. And as both the game and its results are wholly known, conceived, willed, organised and played consciously in their entirety, there can be room for nothing but the delight of the play. Thus to see Krishna means to find the inner Godhead, to play with Krishna means to be identified with the inner Godhead and to share in his consciousness. – The Mother

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Автор: Sri Aurobindo

"The Birthday is truly a special day in one‘s life. lt is one of those days in the year when the Supreme descends into us – or when we are face to face with the Eternal – one of those days when our soul comes in contact with the Eternal and, if we remain a little conscious, we can feel His Presence within us. If we make a little effort on this day, we accomplish the work of many lives as in a lightning flash. That is why I give so much importance to the birthday – because what one gains in one day is truly something incomparable. And it is for this that I also work to open the consciousness a little towards what is above so that one may come before the Eternal. My child, it is a very very special day, for it is the day of decision, the day one can unite with the Supreme Consciousness. For the Lord lifts us on this day to the highest region possible so that our soul which is a portion of that Eternal Flame, may be united and identified with its Origin." (The Mother)

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Автор: Dieter Janz

Nach einem Unfall auf einer Baustelle findet sich der Architekt David Sch?ttler pl?tzlich als Mr. David Shuttler in einem fremden Land wieder und das gr??te Abenteuer seines Lebens beginnt. Gespickt mit Intrigen, gef?hrlichen Situationen, spannenden Begebenheiten und einer geh?rigen Portion Liebe l?sst dieser Roman seine Leser in eine Welt eintauchen, die es im «normalen» Leben eigentlich nicht gibt, oder doch? In diesem Buch wird auf fast 600 Seiten die Unterhaltung geboten, die man erwartet, wenn man sich auf eine fantastische literarische Reise begibt.

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Автор: Christy Henry

Als Carolines F?higkeiten langsam erwachen, reist sie zum Stammsitz ihrer Familie nach Amerika. Zusammen mit weiteren jungen Erwachsenen der Silubra lernt sie dort, ihre Kr?fte zu kontrollieren, und stellt fest, dass sie st?rker zu sein scheint als die meisten anderen ihrer Sippe – doch warum? Pl?tzlich geraten Caroline und ihre neuen Freunde zwischen die Fronten eines Krieges, der im Verborgenen schon seit Jahrhunderten andauert. Der Tag der Entscheidung r?ckt unaufhaltsam n?her.
„Hier wird keiner lebend rauskommen.“ Caroline lie? ihre Z?hne gef?hrlich aufblitzen. „Da hast du recht. Und mit dir fange ich an.“

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Автор: Angela Madaus

Die Bibel, Gr?ndungsdokument einer Weltreligion, des Christentums, entstanden auf dem Boden eines mannigfaltigen geistigen Erbes, dessen Str?me ineinander geflossen sind: einerseits die griechische Sprache und Kultur, von der Weltmacht Rom in der Kaiserzeit absorbiert, die j?dische Verpflichtung auf Gesetz und Schrift und die Kultivierung der Religion durch den Monotheismus, die Pr?gung der jeweiligen Mehrheits-Gesellschaft durch die in der Diaspora zerstreuten Juden, – aber auch der in den biblischen Erz?hlungen verbliebene mythische Bodensatz auf der anderen Seite.
So stellt die Bibel ein 2000 Jahre w?hrendes und noch nicht abgeschlossenes Rezeptionsph?nomen dar, aus dessen geistigem Fundus sich das Alltagsleben genauso speist wie die Kunst und die Literatur – zumindest in der westlichen Welt.

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Автор: P.C. Cast

Showdown in Tulsa: Neferet, die G?ttin der Dunkelheit, hat allen ihr wahres Gesicht gezeigt. Sie ist jetzt die uneingeschr?nkte Herrscherin in Tulsa und im House of Night. Niemand -weder Mensch noch Vampir- kann ihr mehr gef?hrlich werden. Nur mit Hilfe der alten Magie k?nnte man sie noch stoppen. Zoey Redbird ist die Einzige, die damit umgehen kann. Wer wird diesen allerletzten gro?en Kampf gewinnen?

Исполнители: Marie Bierstedt

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Автор: Christine Kraus

Ihre au?ergew?hnliche Gabe ist zugleich ihre gro?e Leidenschaft: Im Wind liegen, die Erde von oben betrachten, ein Ziel pfeilschnell erreichen – in jedem unbeobachteten Moment bewegt sich Elli schwebend durch die Welt. Doch sie kann ihre Freude mit niemandem teilen: Schon fr?h musste sie lernen, ihre F?higkeit vor anderen zu verbergen. Auch die Frage, warum sie fliegen kann, bleibt unbeantwortet – in ihrer Familie wird nicht dar?ber gesprochen. Am Rand einer gro?en Stadt versucht die junge Frau, ein unauff?lliges Leben zu f?hren, bis der ?berfall auf eine geliebte Freundin alles ver?ndert. Nicht ganz freiwillig weiht Elli ihren besten Freund in ihr Geheimnis ein und entdeckt gleichzeitig Hinweise zu ihrer Herkunft. Elli sch?pft Hoffnung, dem R?tsel endlich auf die Spur zu kommen. Entschlossen, Menschen zu finden, die so sind wie sie, macht sie sich auf die Suche und nimmt mutig jede Herausforderung an, die auf ihrem Weg liegt.

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Автор: Edda Moser

Edda Moser hat mit viel Liebe und Freude Gedichte ?ber den Mond von den unterschiedlichsten Autoren zusammengestellt und mit beeindruckender Interpretationskraft vorgetragen. Sie wird bei ihrem Vortrag harmonisch und untermalend von ihrem Pianisten Ivan T?rsz begleitet.

Исполнители: Edda Moser

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Автор: Dieter Kremp

»Erinnerungen an die gute alte Zeit« und an die b?uerliche Vergangenheit unserer Vorfahren hat der mehrfache Autor Dieter Kremp als einen wahren Schatz unserer Ahnen zusammengetragen. Er spricht von der Weisheit und vom alten Brauchtum unserer b?uerlichen Vorfahren auf dem Dorf, von unseren Urgro?eltern und Gro?eltern – so wie es fr?her einmal war, was alles l?ngst verschwunden ist. Einf?hlsam und nachdenklich schildert der Autor das b?uerliche Leben auf dem Dorf und streut dabei viele eigene Erinnerungen aus seiner Kindheit mit ein. Dieter Kremp entf?hrt die Leser in die fast vergessene Welt des Dorfalltags fr?herer Zeiten. Viele Menschen tr?umen heute vom »Zur?ck zur Natur«, vom einfachen Leben auf dem Lande, und sie schw?rmen eben von der »guten alten Zeit«, in der die Technik noch nicht das Leben beherrschte. Der Leser erf?hrt, was unsere Vorfahren auf dem Lande im Haus, im Stall, in der Scheune, auf dem Hof und auf dem Feld Tag f?r Tag, im Sommer und im Winter, alles leisten mussten und wie sie ihre sp?rliche Freizeit verbrachten. So war es »damals auf dem Dorfe«. »Einst war der Gartenzaun ein h?lzernes Tor zu wundersamen Welten«, erinnert sich Dieter Kremp. »Hier arbeitete man nicht nur tags?ber, hier wohnte und feierte man auch an lauen Sommerabenden. Am sp?ten Abend nach getaner Arbeit sa? man gem?tlich unter dem Walnussbaum zusammen, der als Dorfbaum zu jedem Bauernhof geh?rte, wohl wissend, dass der Geruch der Walnussbl?tter Stechm?cken vertrieb.« Wer Sinn f?r das Alte, kernhaft Gute hat, findet in diesem Buch einen unersch?pflichen Begleiter durch das ganze b?uerliche Arbeitsjahr.

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Автор: Mark B. Mills

Doggo ist der wahrscheinlich h?sslichste Hund der Welt. Und er geh?rt jetzt, mehr so aus Versehen, Daniel. Doggo stellt Daniels Alltag v?llig auf den Kopf – und wird sein ganz spezieller Freund. Und den kann Daniel gut gebrauchen, denn er hat nicht nur einen Gro?vater mit Alzheimer und eine Mutter, die viele Jahre ein ziemlich gro?es Geheimnis mit sich herumgetragen hat, sondern auch Probleme an der Liebesfront. Und dann m?ssen beide eine schicksalhafte Begegnung mit ihrer Vergangenheit meistern -

Исполнители: Stefan Kaminski

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Автор: Antonia Kraus

Cornelia widmet ihre Ferien auf der Insel Usedom ihren zwei gr??ten Hobbys: dem Schreiben und dem Sport. Bei einer ihrer vielen Radtouren durch die idyllische Landschaft st??t sie auf eine H?hle, die ihr Leben ver?ndert. Unter der Insel lagern Millionen von B?chern, alles Erstexemplare. Zuerst f?hlt sich Cornelia dort wie im Paradies, aber schon bald taucht Xaver auf, der die Verantwortung f?r all die B?cher tr?gt. Er h?lt sich f?r einen gro?en Revolution?r und plant, die B?cher zu vernichten. Damit w?rde er auch alle Nachdrucke vollst?ndig ausl?schen; das jeweilige Buch verschw?nde spurlos von der Erde. Dabei orientiert sich Xaver an historischen Ereignissen. Als Cornelia beschlie?t, die B?cher zu retten, wird sie immer tiefer in einen Sog aus Geschichte und Realit?t gezogen. Ein spannendes Abenteuer beginnt, als sie erkennt, dass sie Xaver nur in der Rolle des Grafen von Stauffenberg die Stirn bieten kann.

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Автор: Роберт Торогуд

An all new Death in Paradise mystery featuring DI Richard Poole.Enhance your enjoyment of the series as, for the first time, Robert Thorogood brings the characters to life on the page in an all-new locked-room mystery. One murder victim, five suspects and a room no person entered or left; the classic murder in a locked room conundrum.Aslan Kennedy has an idyllic life: leader of a spiritual retreat for wealthy holidaymakers on one of the Caribbean's most unspoilt islands, Saint Marie. Until he's murdered, that is. The case seems open and shut: when Aslan was killed he was inside a locked room with only five other people, one of whom has already confessed to the murder.Detective Inspector Richard Poole is hot, bothered, and fed up with talking to witnesses who'd rather discuss his 'aura' than their whereabouts at the time of the murder. But he also knows that the facts of the case don't quite stack up. In fact, he's convinced that the person who's just confessed to the murder is the one person who couldn't have done it. Determined to track down the real killer, DI Poole is soon on the trail, and no stone will be left unturned.A must read for fans of the TV series and Agatha Christie crime classics featuring Marple and Poirot.Praise for Robert Thorogood:‘Very funny and dark with great pace. I love Robert Thorogood’s writing’ Peter James‘This second DEATH IN PARADISE NOVEL is a gem’ DAILY EXPRESS ‘Deftly entertaining … satisfyingly pushes all the requisite Agatha Christie-style buttons’ Barry Forshaw, THE INDEPENDENT‘For fans of Agatha Christie’ MAIL ON SUNDAY‘A treat.’ RADIO TIMES ‘This brilliantly crafted, hugely enjoyable and suitably goosebump-inducing novel is an utter delight from start to finish’ HEAT‘Plenty of red herrings and twists to keep readers guessing’ DAILY EXPRESS'Fans will enjoy returning to DI Richard Poole… just switch off and relax' LOVE READING

Серия: MIRA

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Автор: Tracy Chevalier

'A wonderful book; rich, evocative, original. I loved it' Joanne Harris“One in ten trees comes up sweet…”In the inhospitable Black Swamp of Ohio, the Goodenough family are barely scratching out a living. Life there is harsh, tempered only by the apples they grow for eating and for the cider that dulls their pain. Hot-headed Sadie and buttoned-up James are a poor match, and Robert and his sister Martha can only watch helplessly as their parents tear each other apart. One particularly vicious fight sends Robert out alone across America, far from his sister, to seek his fortune among the mighty redwoods and sequoias of Gold Rush California. But even across a continent, he can feel the pull of family loyalties…

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Автор: Gena Showalter

"Showalter's signature blend of sizzling attraction, breathtaking worlds, and lethal stakes rocks me every time!" – Sylvia DayAn Angel Renowed For Ruthlessness and the Woman Who Became His Obsession A tormented past has left Thane with an insatiable need for violence, making him the most dangerous assassin in the skies. He lives by a single code: no mercy. And as he unleashes his fury on his most recent captor, he learns no battle could have prepared him for the slave he rescues from his enemy’s clutches—a beauty who stokes the fires of his darkest desires.Elin Vale has her own deep-rooted scars, and her attraction to the exquisite warrior who freed her challenges her every boundary. But Thane’s unwavering determination to protect her means she must face her greatest fears—and enter a world in which passion is power, and victory means breathtaking surrender.

Серия: MIRA

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Автор: Терри Пратчетт

Twoflower was a tourist, the first ever seen on the Discworld. Tourist, Rincewind decided, meant idiot.Somewhere on the frontier between thought and reality exists the Discworld, a parallel time and place which might sound and smell very much like our own, but which looks completely different. It plays by different rules. Certainly it refuses to succumb to the quaint notion that universes are ruled by pure logic and the harmony of numbers.But just because the Disc is different doesn't mean that some things don't stay the same. Its very existence is about to be threatened by a strange new blight: the arrival of the first tourist, upon whose survival rests the peace and prosperity of the land. But if the person charged with maintaining that survival in the face of robbers, mercenaries and, well, Death is a spectacularly inept wizard, a little logic might turn out to be a very good idea…The Colour of Magic is the first novel in Terry Pratchett's acclaimed Discworld series, of which some 20 million copies have been sold. This special hardcover edition is reissued to commemorate the twenty-first anniversary of its first publication by Colin Smythe Limited in 1983. Since then the Discworld has spawned a further thirty-one titles and become one of the most popular and celebrated sequences in English literature.

Серия: Discworld Novels

Исполнители: Tony Robinson

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Автор: Maria V. Snyder

New York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder brings her Chronicles of Ixia series to its exhilarating conclusion.Despite the odds, Yelena and Valek have forged an irrevocable bond—and a family—that transcends borders. Now, when their two homelands stand on the brink of war, they must fight with magic and cunning to thwart an Ixian plot to invade Sitia.Yelena seeks to break the hold of the insidious Theobroma that destroys a person's resistance to magical persuasion. But the Cartel is determined to keep influential citizens and Sitian diplomats in thrall—and Yelena at bay. With every bounty hunter after her, Yelena is forced to make a dangerous deal.With might and magic, Valek peels back the layers of betrayal surrounding the Commander. At its rotten core lies a powerful magician…and his latest discovery. The fate of all rests upon two unlikely weapons. One may turn the tide. The other could spell the end of everything.

Серия: HQ Fiction eBook

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Автор: Терри Пратчетт

They say that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it is not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance.There are some situations where the correct response is to display the sort of ignorance which happily and wilfully flies in the face of the facts. In this case, the birth of a baby girl, born a wizard – by mistake. Everybody knows that there's no such thing as a female wizard. But now it's gone and happened, there's nothing much anyone can do about it. Let the battle of the sexes begin…

Серия: Discworld Novels

Исполнители: Tony Robinson

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Автор: Lucy Clarke

*Previously published as The Blue*‘A thrilling page turner . . . a beautifully written, compelling mystery that you won't want to put down’ C.L. TaylorWhen there’s danger in paradise, will you be the one to stay alive?With a quick spin of the globe, Kitty and Lana escape their grey reality and journey to the Philippines. There they discover The Blue – a beautiful yacht, with a wandering crew.They spend day after languorous day exploring the pristine white beaches and swimming beneath the stars, and Lana drifts further away from the long-buried secrets of home.But the tide turns when death creeps quietly on deck.A dangerous swell of mistrust and lies threatens to bring the crew’s adventures to an end – but some won’t let paradise go…whatever the price.

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Автор: Lindsey Kelk

‘A corker…hilarious!’ Giovanna Fletcher'Full of heart and very, very funny' Paige ToonEveryone wants that special someone….Annie Higgins has one goal this year: to get her tiny business off the ground. But – infuriated by the advertising agency across the hall making fun of her job – Annie is goaded into accepting their crazy challenge: to make a random stranger Instagram-famous in just thirty days.And even when they choose Dr Samuel Page PhD, historian and hater of social media, as her target, Annie’s determined to win the bet – whether Sam likes it or not.But getting to know Sam means getting to know more about herself. And before the thirty days are out, Annie has to make a decision about what’s really important…Funny, real and heart-meltingly romantic, Annie and Sam’s story is My Fair Lady for the social media age – and the perfect feel-good read.

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Автор: Терри Пратчетт

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a policeman taking a holiday would barely have had time to open his suitcase before he finds his first corpse.And Commander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch is on holiday in the pleasant and innocent countryside, but not for him a mere body in the wardrobe. There are many, many bodies and an ancient crime more terrible than murder.He is out of his jurisdiction, out of his depth, out of bacon sandwiches, and occasionally snookered and out of his mind, but never out of guile.  Where there is a crime there must be a finding, there must be a chase and there must be a punishment.  They say that in the end all sins are forgiven.But not quite all…

Серия: Discworld Novels

Исполнители: Tony Robinson

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Автор: Gena Showalter

Torin… the most dangerous Lord of the Underworld.Fierce immortal warrior. Host to a deadly demon. Torin’s every touch could cause deaths. For Torin, indulging in carnal pleasure is utterly forbidden. He has always overcome temptation with an iron will, but now his control is about to shatter.She is Keeleycael. The Red Queen. When she escapes from a centuries-long imprisonment, the desire that simmers between her and Torin is scorching.His touch could mean her end, but resisting her is the hardest battle he’s ever fought – and the only fight he fears he can’t win.‘Gena Showalter never fails to dazzle’ – Jeaniene Frost

Серия: MIRA

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Автор: Julie Kagawa

‘Julie Kagawa is a strong new voice’ The Sunday ExpressThe final hunt is on.Vengeance will be hers.Allison Sekemoto once struggled with the question, am I human or monster? With the death of her love, Zeke, she has her answer – monster.Now Allie must embrace her cold vampire side to hunt down and end Sarren, the psychopathic vampire who murdered Zeke. But the trail is bloody and long, and Sarren has left many horrifying surprises for Allie and her companions.In a ruined world where no life is sacred and former allies can turn on you in a heartbeat, Allie will face her darkest days. And if she succeeds, triumph is short-lived in the face of surviving forever alone…Return to Julie Kagawa’s dark and twisted world in the final instalment of the Blood of Eden trilogy. Perfect for fans of Holly Black, Sarah J Maas and Tomi Adeyemi.***********************************************Readers adore The Forever Song!‘A perfect end to an amazing series’‘The best series I have ever read’‘Five stars do not seem enough for a book this great’‘WOW what a story’‘I didn't want it to end!’‘An amazing end to the Blood of Eden trilogy’***********************************************The Blood of Eden seriesBook One: The Immortal RulesBook Two: The Eternity CureBook Three: The Forever Song

Серия: MIRA Ink

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Автор: Scott Mariani

AN ADRENALINE-FUELLED THRILLER FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . packs a real punch’ Andy McDermottOnly one man can foil a plot set to change the course of history…Ex-SAS soldier Ben Hope is enjoying life at Le Val, the facility in Northern France where he trains others in the dangerous art of hostage rescue, until a chance incident forces him to take on the role of bodyguard to the Swiss billionaire Maximilian Steiner.The victim of a recent abduction attempt, Steiner believes that a neo-Nazi terror group are bent on seizing a prized document from his personal collection – one that could support claims that the Holocaust never happened.But what initially seemed like a straightforward VIP protection job is turned upside-down by the appearance of a mystery woman from Ben's past. Could he be right about her, or is he losing his edge?On a quest across Europe, Ben finds himself embroiled in a deadly kidnap intrigue and a sinister project that has lain dormant since 1944. The stakes are global – and this time Ben is also fighting to protect the people closest to him…The Ben Hope series is a must-read for fans of Dan Brown, Lee Child and Mark Dawson. Join the millions of readers who get breathless with anticipation when the countdown to a new Ben Hope thriller begins…Whilst the Ben Hope thrillers can be read in any order, this is the fifth book in the series.

Серия: Ben Hope

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Автор: Fiona McIntosh

The second instalment of Fiona McIntosh’s gripping epic fantasy, set in a world torn by revenge, love and ancient magic.Ten years have passed since Loethar, the barbarian warlord from the Likurian steppes, devoured the Devona Set with his army of mercenaries, decimating their ruling families and settling in their primary kingdom of Penraven. Believing the Valisar heirs of Penraven to be dead, he has styled himself as emperor and continues his efforts to integrate his people into the native population.But abandoning his more violent methods of persuasion hasn't quelled the undercurrent of rebellion; for the Valisar heirs do live. Hidden from the barbarian's wrath by loyal allies who risk everything for the future of their kingdom, they are bound to return and seek a tyrant's blood for the havoc he has wreaked.

Серия: The Valisar Trilogy

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Автор: Терри Пратчетт

'Things have to come to an end, see. That's how it works when you turn the world into stories. You should never have done that. You shouldn't treat people like they was characters, like they was things. But if you do, then you've got to know where the story ends.'That's the problem when you let real life get in the way of a good story. You shouldn't let it happen. Especially when a good story involves three witches, including a fairy godmother, travelling to a faraway land to make sure that a servant girl doesn't marry a prince. It looks as though a happy ending may be averted before catastrophe strikes. But unfortunately the forces of good are up against a Godmother who has made Destiny an offer it can't refuse…

Серия: Discworld Novels

Исполнители: Tony Robinson

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Автор: Stephen King

Исполнители: Franziska Pigulla

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Автор: Robert Louis Stevenson

Исполнители: Franco Pati?o

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Автор: Ray Bradbury

The strange and wonderful tale of man’s experiences on Mars, filled with intense images and astonishing visions. Now part of the Voyager Classics collection.The Martian Chronicles tells the story of humanity’s repeated attempts to colonize the red planet. The first men were few. Most succumbed to a disease they called the Great Loneliness when they saw their home planet dwindle to the size of a fist. They felt they had never been born. Those few that survived found no welcome on Mars. The shape-changing Martians thought they were native lunatics and duly locked them up.But more rockets arrived from Earth, and more, piercing the hallucinations projected by the Martians. People brought their old prejudices with them – and their desires and fantasies, tainted dreams. These were soon inhabited by the strange native beings, with their caged flowers and birds of flame.

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Автор: Джеймс Стэньер

Перед вами неожиданно открылась возможность возглавить команду разработчиков ПО? Пора становиться менеджером? Как решить, подходит ли вам такой шаг в карьере? И если да, то чему нужно научиться, чтобы добиться успеха? С чего начать? Как понять, что вы все делаете правильно? Что вообще означает «менеджмент»? Джеймс Стэньер делится секретами, которые необходимо знать, чтобы успешно управлять командой разработчиков. Смена статуса с «инженер-разработчик» на «руководитель команды» не должна вас пугать – инженеры могут быть менеджерами, причем идеальными. Отбросьте болтовню и сосредоточьтесь на практических методах и инструментах. Вы станете эффективным лидером команды, на которого будут равняться ваши сотрудники. Великие менеджеры могут сделать мир лучше. Присоединяйтесь к нам!

Исполнители: Александр Карлов

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Автор: Дейн Хиллард

Код высокого качества – это не просто код без ошибок. Он должен быть чистым, удобочитаемым и простым в сопровождении. Путь от рядового питониста к профи не прост, для этого вам нужно разбираться в стиле, архитектуре приложений и процессе разработки. Книга «Секреты Python Pro» научит проектировать ПО и писать качественный код, то есть делать его понятным, сопровождаемым и расширяемым. Дейн Хиллард – профессиональный питонист, с помощью примеров и упражнений он покажет вам, как разбивать код на блоки, повышать качество за счет снижения сложности и т. д. Только освоив основополагающие принципы, вы сможете сделать так, чтобы чтение, сопровождение и переиспользование вашего кода не доставляли проблем ни вам, ни вашим коллегам. После покупки предоставляется дополнительная возможность скачать книгу в формате epub.

Серия: Для профессионалов (Питер)

Исполнители: Maria Cusick

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Автор: Юрий Александрович Свирин

Настоящий учебник написан в соответствии с учебной программой по дисциплине «Административное судопроизводство» для студентов юридических вузов. В нем в соответствии с системой действующего процессуального законодательства с учетом судебной практики и процессуально-правовых концепций освещены институты учебной дисциплины «Административное судопроизводство». Учебник предназначен не только для студентов, он будет также полезен для магистров, аспирантов и преподавателей юридических вузов, а также для практикующих юристов.

Исполнители: Nici Hope

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Автор: Mark Lawrence

From the critically-acclaimed author of PRINCE OF FOOLS comes the second volume of the brilliant new epic fantasy series, THE RED QUEEN’S WAR.'If you like dark you will love Mark Lawrence. And when the light breaks through and it all makes sense, the contrast is gorgeous' ROBIN HOBBThe Red Queen has set her players on the board…Winter is keeping Prince Jalan Kendeth far from the luxuries of his southern palace. And although the North may be home to his companion, the warrior Snorri ver Snagason, he is just as eager to leave.For the Viking is ready to challenge all of Hel to bring his wife and children back into the living world. He has Loki’s key – now all he needs is to find the door.As all wait for the ice to unlock its jaws, the Dead King plots to claim what was so nearly his – the key into the world – so that the dead can rise and rule.

Серия: Red Queen’s War

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Автор: Cathy Glass

Can I Let You Go? is the true story of Faye, a wonderful young woman who may never be able to parent her unborn child.Faye is 24, pregnant, and has learning difficulties as a result of her mother’s alcoholism. Faye is gentle, childlike and vulnerable, and normally lives with her grandparents, both of whom have mobility problems. Cathy and her children welcome Faye into their home and hearts. The care plan is for Faye to stay with Cathy until after the birth when she will return home and the baby will go for adoption. Given that Faye never goes out alone it is something of a mystery how she ever became pregnant and Faye says it’s a secret.To begin with Faye won’t acknowledge she is pregnant or talk about the changes in her body as she worries it will upset her grandparents, but after her social worker assures her she can talk to Cathy she opens up. However, this leads to Faye realizing just how much she will lose and she changes her mind and says she wants to keep her baby.Is it possible Faye could learn enough to parent her child? Cathy believes it is, and Faye’s social worker is obliged to give Faye the chance.

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Автор: Lucy Clarke

*Lucy Clarke’s stunning new thriller, YOU LET ME IN, is available to pre-order now*‘Impossible to put down' Clare MackintoshSeven years ago, two boys went missing at sea – and only one was brought to shore. The Sandbank, a remote stretch of coast dotted with beach huts, was scarred forever.Sarah’s son survived, but on the anniversary of the accident, he disappears without trace. As new secrets begin to surface, The Sandbank hums with tension and unanswered questions. Sarah’s search grows more desperate and she starts to mistrust everyone she knows – and she’s right to.Someone saw everything on that fateful day seven years ago. And they’ll do anything to keep the truth buried.Twisty, pacy, and superbly plotted, Last Seen is the perfect psychological page-turner for fans of Clare Mackintosh and Sabine Durrant.

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