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Автор: Roger Maxson

Maiali in Paradiso ? una satira, politica, letteraria e divertente. Un esercizio di libert? di espressione, ? anche una critica alla religione in politica, in particolare all'evangelismo americano. Quando Blaise d? alla luce Lizzy, il ”vitello rosso” in una fattoria israeliana, le genti accorrono in massa per assistere alla nascita miracolosa che inaugurer? la fine del mondo e il ritorno o l'arrivo del Messia, a seconda del campo, cristiano o ebreo. Quando la promessa della fine giunge al termine e il vitello rosso diventa macchiato, non pi? degno del sacrificio di sangue, i fedeli di tutto il mondo si affliggono. A questo punto, due ministri evangelici, come rappresentanti di una megachurch in America, sono arrivati. Stringono un accordo con il moshavnik israeliano e gli animali da fattoria israeliani arrivano in America. Nel frattempo, il Papa Benevolo assolve gli ebrei, canta al karaoke con il Rabbino Ratzinger, e Boris, un cinghiale del Berkshire e Messia animale, viene servito come portata principale all'ultima cena. Per non essere da meno, i ministri protestanti tengono un presepe, e poco prima che gli animali si imbarchino per l'America, Mel, il mulo, si eleva e diventa Papa Magnifico, risplendente con il cossack di lino bianco, la croce pettorale e le pantofole papali di pelle rossa. Una volta in America, gli animali vengono trasportati per met? del paese a Wichita, Kansas, in tempo per la parata della Passione prima di arrivare alla loro destinazione finale, una fattoria cristiana. Sette monitor televisivi, sintonizzati sui sermoni della chiesa 24 ore su 24, sono giustapposti a scene di un fienile, un vero circo. Dopo un po', e non riuscendo pi? a sopportare, cacciano Mel dal granaio. E Stanley, Manly Stanley, lo stallone nero belga della leggenda (wink, wink), butta fuori i monitor TV per un momento di silenzio, dando una possibilit? alla pace, anche se solo per un breve periodo. Translator: Simona Casaccia

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Автор: Keith Barret

An hilarious spoof self-help book from the star of Marion & Geoff and host of the hit BBC comedy The Keith Barret Show.‘I don't feel like I have lost a wife but that I have gained a friend. I would never have met Geoff if Marion hadn't left me.’‘Marion and Geoff’ was one of the most-loved and most-acclaimed BBC comedies of recent years. Rob Brydon wrote and starred as cuckolded Welsh cabbie Keith Barret, recording a hopelessly optimistic video diary about his life as a divorcee. It was a heartbreaking show, darkly comic and brilliantly written. The series won Best Drama at the South Bank Awards, and Rob Brydon won a British Comedy Award for his performance as Keith.In summer 2004 Brydon took his character Keith Barret to the Edinburgh Festival with a show (or rather a 'talk' or 'therapy session') entitled ‘Making Divorce Work’, which drew on all of Keith's experience as a divorcee. It was a sell-out, and the Daily Telegraph declared it 'More outright hilarious than the TV series'.Now, after a highly successful series The Keith Barret Show, Keith Barret has settled down and written an indispensable self-help guide to surviving relationship break-ups. In Making Divorce Work, Barret offers advice for the broken-hearted on everything from getting access to the kids (‘my little smashers’) to dating again. It is a brilliant parody of the self-help genre (although Barret has written it with all sincerity), and an intimate portrait of Keith Barret; our favourite eternal optimist.

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Автор: Tony Parsons

A fabulously engaging and exciting novel about a man who has to learn about life and love the hard way.Harry Silver has it all. A successful job in TV, a gorgeous wife, a lovely child. And in one moment of madness, he chucks it all away.Man and Boy is the story of how he comes to terms with his life and achieves a degree of self-respect, bringing up his son alone and, gradually, learning what words like love and family really mean.Very well written, pacy, funny, and heart-breakingly moving.

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Автор: Эдит Несбит

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Автор: Ignacy Krasicki

Ciesz się klasyką! Miłego czytania!

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Автор: Olivia Goldsmith

A wickedly funny comedy of New York life and love, from the bestselling author of The First Wives Club and Bestseller.She’s the despair of her family, she tries to run their lives, and she just won’t act her age. In fact there’s only one way to get Mom out of her children’s hair…When Phyllis Geronomous decides that retirement in Florida is not for her and moves back to the Big Apple, her three grown-up children are horrified. Sigourney is a successful stockbroker and a control freak, Sharon has two young children and a troubled marriage, while Bruce, the baby of the family, is finally feeling comfortable about having a significant other called Todd. They just can’t let crazy Phyllis ruin their lives all over again. Murder is out – purely for practical reasons. Only Sigourney has the ideal solution: they’ll marry Mom off, and then she’ll be someone else’s problem. But where are they going to find a deaf, dumb, old, blind, and, above all, rich groom?

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Автор: Molesworth Mrs

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Автор: Alexandra Brown

A short story from the author of Cupcakes at Carrington’s – and a prequel to Christmas at Carrington’s!Georgie Hart can’t believe her luck. It looks like Tom, the hunky boss of Carrington’s Department Store, in the picture-postcard town of Mulberry-on-Sea, is as hot for her as she is for him. After a romantic Italian get-together leaves her on Cloud Nine, Georgie is brought back down to earth with a bump when she has to get back behind the counter of the Luxury Handbags section.But when Georgie is left open-mouthed by a revelation from one of her well-heeled customers, it seems like Tom hasn’t been entirely honest with her. Has Georgie done her usual trick of adding two and two together to make five?Ever wondered what happened when Georgie first got together with Mr Carrington himself? This deliciously funny short story is perfect for anyone who loved Cupcakes at Carrington’s, and for those discovering the lovable Georgie Hart for the first time. The story also features an exclusive peek at the next book, Christmas at Carrington’s.

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Автор: Ovidia Yu

A delightfully warm and witty mystery from one of Singapore's best-known and most acclaimed writers, perfect for fans of Alexander McCall Smith’s NO. 1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY.Aunty Lee is on the case!There is nothing Rosie ‘Aunty’ Lee, amateur sleuth and proprietor of Singapore’s best-loved restaurant, loves more than solving other people’s problems. So when Beth Kwuan, an ambitious businesswoman, tells Aunty Lee her maid has disappeared, Aunty Lee is happy to let her own maid, Nina, help.Only as the weeks go by, little clues make Aunty Lee worry. And as she digs into what is really going on behind the closed doors of Beth’s grand house, she starts to wonder—did Beth’s maid just run away, or did she meet a darker fate?Now the race is on for Aunty Lee to get to the bottom of the mystery…and save Nina before it’s too late!

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Автор: Claudia Carroll

In a New York minute, everything can change …Holly Johnson is at a crossroads in her life. She wants to make it as a real journalist, and she’s dreaming of falling in love.She’s so close to getting her break at work, and she’s met a very special guy. Well, she hasn’t actually met him … not yet. But everyone knows most relationships start online these days. And she’s on to a winner with this one. Isn’t she?But something is not quite right with Andy McCoy – and he’s about to learn you don’t mess with Holly Johnson. She decides to fly to New York to find the truth.Holly is about to get the shock of her life.What she finds in Manhattan swiftly turns into a nightmare.But maybe – just maybe – if Holly is true to herself, she can turn this nightmare into a dream come true …

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Автор: Claudia Carroll

What if THE ONE isn’t who you think he is?You don’t mess with aspiring journalist Holly Johnson! The man she fell for is not all that he seems – because sometimes dating online doesn’t quite go to plan. She’s decided to fly to the Big Apple to surprise him and to get some answers. And if her plan works she’ll also get the scoop of her career …But as she steps out of her yellow taxi and the first snowflakes start to fall, it’s Holly who has the surprise of her life.What should be a dream come true is looking a little like a nightmare. But Holly is determined to get her New York happy ending!

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Автор: Owen Jones

Kandungan e-buku ini mengenai kolam Koi dalam taman dan subjek yang berkaitan disusun dalam lapan belas bab, yang akan membantu anda memilih tapak Kolam Ikan Koi anda, menyiapkan dan menyelenggarakannya sepanjang tahun dan menjaga ikan berharga anda dalam pelbagai musim dan walaupun dalam keadaan cuaca yang sangat buruk. Malahan ia mungkin juga dapat membantu anda menceburkan diri dalam kerjaya baharu. Kandungan e-buku ini mengenai kolam Koi dalam taman dan subjek yang berkaitan disusun dalam lapan belas bab, yang akan membantu anda memilih tapak Kolam Ikan Koi anda, menyiapkan dan menyelenggarakannya sepanjang tahun dan menjaga ikan berharga anda dalam pelbagai musim dan walaupun dalam keadaan cuaca yang sangat buruk. Malahan ia mungkin juga dapat membantu anda menceburkan diri dalam kerjaya baharu. Paling tidak ia dapat menjimatkan ratusan wang untuk nasihat profesional. Sebagai bonus tambahan, saya memberikan anda kebenaran untuk menggunakan kandungan ini di tapak sesawang anda atau di blog dan buletin anda sendiri, walaupun lebih baik jika anda menulisnya semula dengan kata-kata anda sendiri terlebih dahulu. Anda juga boleh membahagi-bahagikan kandungan buku dan menjual semula artikelnya. Sebetulnya, satu-satunya hak yang tidak anda miliki adalah menjual semula atau memberikan buku tersebut kepada orang lain kerana ia telah dihantar kepada anda. Translator: Kirari Kassy

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Автор: Rebecca Raisin

Join Rebecca Raisin for the final part of the heart-warming Cedarwood Lodge serial and see who might be kissing at midnight…Planning a New Years Eve Party might be the kind of event Clio Winters used to dream about organising, but when everything is feeling a bit up in the air, she has to hope that this New Years her wish really will come true.Cedarwood Lodge is a delectable romance told in three parts – following Clio Winters journey back to her hometown of Evergreen. This is the final part in this feel-good romance serial.

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Автор: Мольер (Жан-Батист Поклен)

Komedia opowiada historię mieszczanina, kt?ry postanawia dostać się do wyższej klasy społecznej. Jest got?w zrobić wszystko byle osiągnąć sw?j cel. Czy mu się uda?Komedia została wydana w 1670 roku przez francuskiego pisarza, aktora i dyrektora teatru, Moliera. Autor uważany jest za najwybitniejszego komediopisarza w historii literatury francuskiej. Założył wędrowną trupę, kt?ra po pewnym czasie zbankrutowała, a sam Molier trafił do więzienia za długi. Po wyjściu z więzienia ponownie zajął się aktorstwem, ale tym razem wystawiona w 1659 roku komedia Pocieszne wykwintnisie odniosła sukces.

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Автор: Guild Caroline Snowden

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Автор: Оскар Уайльд

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Автор: Allen Grant

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Автор: Catherine Ferguson

A laugh-out-loud book from the ebook bestseller that’s sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!Lola Plumpton can’t believe her luck.Christmas is coming and her gorgeous boyfriend, Nathan, has offered up his swanky apartment to host her family’s festive celebrations. It looks set to be a Christmas to remember. And it is – but for all the wrong reasons.As the 25th December draws closer, Lola unexpectedly finds herself missing some key components:1. A job (but who needs one of those anyway, when you’ve got the ultimate family Christmas to prepare for?)2. Money (no job equals no money, it turns out.)3. A boyfriend (yup, Nathan the hunk has said adios to Lola – and in the *most* embarrassing way possible…)4. Somewhere to host her fabulous family Christmas (because of course, no Nathan means no des res apartment.)Lola’s at a loss about what to do. But one way or another, she’s going to make this the best Christmas her family’s ever had…

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Автор: Samantha Tonge

Kimmy Jones has three loves: cupcakes, gossip magazines and dreaming of getting fit just by owning celeb workouts.When Kimmy’s Sensible Boyfriend told her he didn’t approve of her longing for the high life or her dream of starting a cupcake company Kimmy thought she could compromise – after all, she did return those five-inch Paris Hilton heels! But asking her to trade in cake-making for a job sorting potatoes is a step too far.So, newly single – and newly homeless – Kimmy needs a dusting of Christmas luck. And, masquerading as a professional house sitter, her new temporary home is the stunning Mistletoe Mansion. Soon she’s best buds with glamorous next door golf WAG Melissa, and orders are pouring in for her fabulous Merry Berry cupcakes! The only thorn in her side is handsome handyman Luke, a distraction she definitely doesn’t need. And talking of distractions, something very odd is going on at night…Kimmy is finally living the life she’s always wanted. But will her glimpse into the glittering lifestyle of the rich and famous be as glamorous as she’s always imagined…?

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Автор: Brandeis Madeline

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Автор: Мольер (Жан-Батист Поклен)

Mizantrop to komedia Moliera z 1666 roku. Gł?wnym bohaterem jest Alcest, kt?ry zawsze m?wi to co myśli, choć czasami ma przez to kłopoty.Jest on zakochany w Celimenie, kt?ra jest bardzo towarzyska, ma kilku zalotnik?w. Pomimo, że Alcestowi nie podoba się jak traktuje innych mężczyzn, jej urok osobisty przekonuje go o jej miłości. Jednak pewnego dnia chce od niej ostatecznej deklaracji uczuć…

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Автор: Alan Down

A hilarious compendium of weird, wonderful, warped classic and new games.Taken from the brilliant website http://strange-games.blogspot.com/, Montegue Blister's Strange Games is a pocket-sized compendium of the most hilarious, noisy, messy, and often vomit-inducing games ever written.Finally, the official rules for all the games you played at school as a kid, such as Finger Jousting, Peanuts, Slapsies and Thumb Wrestling. But that's not all! Montegue Blister's Strange Games includes dangerous variations on old classics such as Extreme Rock Paper Scissors, Bloody Knuckles, Shin Kicking and Toe Wrestling, plus a whole host of new, weird and wonderful games like Face Ball, Crazy Stair Climbing, Watermelon Skiing and Mosquito Squashing.Some games are violent, some are downright savage – and most involve a tiny bit of blood. But one thing's for sure – they're great fun! Montegue Blister's Strange Games is the perfect gift for Christmas and beyond.Chapters in Strange Games in include:Hand and feet games; Urban Games; Festivals; Party Games; Trick Games; Playground Games; Throwing & Propulsion; Sports; Stand off Games; Animal Games.

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Автор: John Meade Falkner

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Автор: Сара Морган

From the number 1 bestselling author of Sleigh Bells in the Snow‘An absolute delight’ Sunday Times bestselling Veronica HenryDetermined to conquer a lifetime of shyness, Harriet Knight challenges herself to do one thing a day in December that scares her, including celebrating Christmas without her family. But when dog-walker Harriet meets her newest client, exuberant spaniel Madi, she adds an extra challenge to her list – dealing with Madi's temporary dog-sitter, gruff doctor Ethan Black, and their very unexpected chemistry.Ethan thought he was used to chaos, until he met Madi – how can one tiny dog cause such mayhem? To Ethan, the solution is simple – he will pay Harriet to share his New York apartment and provide 24-hour care. But there's nothing simple about how Harriet makes him feel.Ethan's kisses make Harriet shine brighter than the stars over moonlit Manhattan. But when his dog-sitting duties are over, and Harriet returns to her own home, will she dare to take the biggest challenge of all – letting Ethan know he has her heart for life, not just for Christmas?

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Автор: William Schwenck Gilbert

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Автор: James Lark

99p OFFER ENDS DECEMBER 10thThe second coming is nigh . . . it just happens to be coming at rather an inconvenient time.It’s been an eventful month for the village of Little Collyweston: Reverend Andy Biddle, still trying to regain his dignity following an ill-advised omelette analogy during a sermon, teeters on the brink of scandal. Opinionated parishioner Sathan Petty-Saphon has spotted an opportunity to seize control of the church. And young Gerard Feehan has, thanks to the Vicar, embarked on a journey of self-discovery that will quite possibly lead his Mother to an act of homicide.It’s hardly surprising that no one has noticed that the new attendant at their church services is Jesus. Who would believe that the almighty would choose their unremarkable village for the second coming? But he has, and it looks like his arrival could clash terribly with the annual parish entertainment.Funny, touching and original, this charming debut will change the status of the English country village forever.

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Автор: Seni Glaister

‘A sheer delight – wise and insightful, it will make you laugh and cry in equal measure.’Sunday Times best-selling author Veronica Henry.Not every journey takes you far from home.Baked, mashed, boiled or fried, Mr Doubler knows his potatoes. But the same can’t be said for people. Since he lost his wife, he’s been on his own at Mirth Farm – and that suits Doubler just fine. Crowds are for other people; the only company he needs are his potato plants and his housekeeper, Mrs Millwood, who visits every day.Until the day she doesn’t.With Mrs Millwood missing, Doubler’s routine is plunged into chaos – and, more alone than ever, he begins to worry that he might have lost his way. But could the kindness of strangers be enough to bring him down from the hill?Mr Doubler’s New Beginning is a nostalgic celebration of food, friendship, kindness, and second chances, perfect for fans of Rachel Joyce and Joanna Cannon.

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Автор: Salley Vickers

A novel from the best-selling author of ‘Miss Garnet's Angel’ and ‘Instances of the Number 3’.Holiday: a period in which a break is taken from work or studies for rest, travel, or recreation. [literally: holy day]Many years ago Mr Golightly wrote a work of dramatic fiction that grew to be an international bestseller. But his reputation is on the decline and he finds himself out of touch with the modern world.He decides to take a holiday and comes to the ancient village of Great Calne, hoping to use the opportunity to bring his great work up to date. But he soon finds that events take over his plans and that the themes he has written on are being strangely replicated in the lives of the villagers he is staying among.He meets Ellen Thomas, a reclusive artist, young Johnny Spence, an absconding schoolboy, and the tough-minded Paula who works at the local pub. As he comes to know his neighbours better, Mr Golightly begins to examine his attitude to love, and to ponder the terrible catastrophe of his son's death. And as the drama unfolds we begin to learn the true and extraordinary identity of Mr Golightly and how the nature of the secret sorrow that haunts him links him to his new friends.Mysterious, light of touch, witty and profound ‘Mr Golightly's Holiday’ confirms Salley Vickers's reputation as one of our most original and engaging novelists.

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Автор: Eric Morecambe

A long-overdue reissue of this debut novel from a comedy legend.Mr Lonely follows the exploits of a lowly two-bit comedian, Sid Lewis, through his strange and eventful life.Sid plays dingy smoke-filled clubs, earning next to nothing and chasing after the dancing girls. He meets the woman of his dreams and ties the knot – but still has an eye for the ladies.One night, in front of a particularly rough crowd, he tries out a new character… and Mr Lonely is born. The act is seen by someone from the BBC who offers Sid the chance to perform on television. He becomes an overnight success, quickly taking to a new life of champagne and stardom – and continues to chase anything in a skirt.But great comedy is often laced with tragedy and Sid's life is no exception as his excesses and philandering threaten to catch up with him.Mr Lonely was Eric's first novel, written while he was recovering from his second heart attack and contemplating a career away from the stage. It has all the hallmarks of his legendary comic talent and is being brought back into print for the first time in nearly thirty years.

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Автор: Graves Charles Larcom

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Автор: Jenkins Herbert George

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Автор: Susan Edmunds

A hilarious story of the ups and downs of unexpected single motherhood, the perfect laugh-out-loud romance for fans of Why Mummy Drinks, The Unmumsy Mum and The Not So Perfect Mum. With a devilish toddler and baby number two on the way, Rachel’s big dream is to one day go to the toilet on her own. So, she’s surprised to discover that her husband has found the time to have an exciting affair while she’s been bringing up their family. Suddenly, Rachel is left wrangling with a child who will only eat crackers and a 35-week bump. She knows even Mumsnet isn’t going to solve this. What Rachel needs is a handsome, good-with-children, single man. But she can barely leave the house without a stain on her top and child on her hip. How on earth can she claim her life back, let alone thinking about dating? What others are saying about Mummy Needs a Break: ‘Oh my goodness! This book is extremely gripping with lots of twists and things I did not see coming… The mummy parts are totally relatable and there are lots of funny moments mixed with sad, emotional ones too. A great easy-to-read book. I really enjoyed it. ’ Reader reviewer, 5 stars ‘This book was excellent!’ Reader review, 5 stars ‘A fabulous read!’ Reader review, 5 stars ‘Read this in one sitting can’t wait for the next book. ’ Reader review, 5 stars ‘This one is for all the women out there busting butt and getting it done! Love this book. Read the whole thing in one day. You will laugh, relate and just love this book. ’ Reader review, 5 stars ‘Had me giggling out loud… If you are looking for a fun, feel good, uplifting read, with a strong female lead, plenty of humour, drama and a dash of romance, then you will love Mummy Needs A Break!’ Reader review, 4 stars ‘This book had me laughing, shouting and also melted my heart’ Reader review, 4 stars ‘Perfect chick lit! I recommend this for anyone looking for a light and fun read!’ Reader review, 4 stars ‘Absolutely fantastic had me gripped!!! Loved it! Can't wait for more from this author. ’ Reader review, 4 stars

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Автор: Роберт Торогуд

‘Deftly entertaining … satisfyingly pushes all the requisite Agatha Christie-style buttons’Barry Forshaw, The IndependentDEATH IN PARADISE is one of BBC One’s most popular series which averages 9 million viewers.DI Richard Poole is hot, bothered and fed up. He’s stuck on the tropical island of Saint-Marie, forced to live in a rickety old shack on a beach, and there isn’t a decent cup of tea to be found anywhere.When a boat explodes in the harbour, Richard and his team soon realise there’s a new murderer on the loose. But who is it? And why did the killer leave behind a ruby at the scene of the crime?As the police dig deeper, they uncover secrets that go back decades, and a crime from the past that can never be forgiven.Worse still, they soon realise this is only the beginning. They’ve got to catch the killer before there's another death in paradise…An original story from the creator and writer of the hit BBC One TV series, Death in Paradise, featuring on-screen favourite detective, DI Richard Poole.

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Автор: Julia Williams

A little festive eShort treat from the author who brought you, MAKE A CHRISTMAS WISH**A 35 page short story**Dear Mum,I miss you…As a way of coping with his mum’s death, fifteen-year-old Joe writes letters to her. As Christmas comes around, Joe only wishes for one thing. Will his Christmas wish come true?

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Автор: Стивен Ликок

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Автор: Литагент HarperCollins USD

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Автор: Danilo Clementoni

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Автор: Abbott John Stevens Cabot

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Автор: Javier Salazar Calle

Der beste Jugendroman des Jahres 2014 in Spanien! Ein Mann ohne besondere Kenntnisse findet sich allein mitten im Urwald wieder, nachdem sein Flugzeug abgest?rzt ist. Er muss schnell lernen, um die Herausforderungen, die auf ihn warten zu ?berleben. Eine Geschichte, die zeigt, wozu man in der Lage ist, wenn man an seine Grenzen gezwungen wird. Bester Jugendroman des Jahres 2014 in Spanien. Wenn sich ein ganz normaler Mensch, wie du und ich, auf einmal in einer Situation auf Leben und Tod inmitten des Urwalds befindet. KANN ER DAS ?BERLEBEN? Das ist das Dilemma, in dem sich die Hauptfigur dieser Geschichte befindet, als sie von einem beschaulichen Namibia-Urlaub, einer typischen Fotosafari, zur?ckkehrt. Unerwartet sieht sie sich einem extremen ?berlebenskampf im Urwald von Ituri, in der afrikanischen Republik Kongo ausgesetzt, als ihr Flugzeug von Rebellen abgeschossen wird. An einem Ort, an dem die Natur nicht der einzige Feind und ?berleben nicht das einzige Problem ist. Ein Abenteuer, wie in den alten Klassikern, das einem eine ausgezeichnete M?glichkeit bietet, um der Wirklichkeit zu entfliehen. Man kann die Todesangst und die Verzweiflung der Hauptfigur am eigenen Leib sp?ren angesichts der Gefahren, denen sie sich stellen muss. In diesem Buch vermischen sich auf nat?rliche Weise Emotionen und Spannung, in Anbetracht des ?berlebenskampfes und der Verschlechterung des psychischen Zustands der Hauptfigur im Laufe der Geschichte. Auch die gr?ndlichen Recherchen des Autors zum Thema Urwald, seinen Tieren, seinen Pflanzen und seinen Menschen tr?gt dazu bei. Es wird gezeigt, dass die Wahrnehmung unserer Grenzen oft falsch ist. Manchmal zum Guten, manchmal zum Schlechten. Das macht das Buch ganz sicher zu einer empfehlenswerten Lekt?re.

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Автор: Robert Newman

Based on Rob Newman’s live stand-up show and new BBC Radio 4 comedy series, his thought-provoking and wryly amusing new book explores the scientific breakthroughs that have turned received ideas of brain science upside down.After imagining volunteering for a brain-imaging experiment meant to locate the part of the brain that lights up when you’re in love, comedian Robert Newman emerged with more questions than answers.In Neuropolis Newman argues that the current claim that the brain is just a complicated computer derives from science, but from a combination of philosophical stowaways and a version of evolutionary biology that owes little to Darwin. He questions why brain science is devoted to such a peculiarly reductionist world view, when really exciting advances in neuroscience go untold, such as awe-inspiring discoveries about the origins of memory in ancient oceans. He also shows that our brains are inextricably and profoundly intertwined with our bodies, the natural world and the world we have made, including hilarious accounts of his own participation in neurological experiments.Debunking the common, even brainless interpretations of brain science, he celebrates the more intriguing and underreported advances in neuroscience with zest and wit.

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Автор: Tamara Summers

If you think all vampires are brooding, angst and hair gel, this murder mystery, high school romantic comedy will make you think again…Newly-turned vampire Kira has earned a reputation for breaking rules. So when a student is murdered at her high school, all fingers point to Kira.In order to prove her innocence she has to show them that there's another vampire in town. She's pretty sure it's one of three new guys who've moved in recently.Dating three cute boys may be fun, but which one is the murdering vampire? And what if he's the boy she's falling for…?

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Автор: Coco Moodysson

The cult Swedish graphic novel that inspired the critically acclaimed Lukas Moodysson film ‘We Are the Best!’Coco, Klara and Mathilda have known each other since primary school, where they met in folk dancing class. Now they’re almost teenagers, and their anarchist ideals and dreams of forming a world-beating punk band set them apart from the other girls at school. They can’t play any instruments, practice with pillows and pans, and keep getting told that punk is dead. But they’re not going to let any of those things get in their way…Published in English for the first time, Never Goodnight is a hilarious and life-affirming memoir which will remind you that all you need in life is your best friends, a can of hairspray and three guitar chords.

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Автор: Debbie Johnson

You’ve seen Mark Darcy in his reindeer jumper, now meet Marco Cavelli in this season’s Christmas knit!For single mum Maggie, Christmas has always been a family occasion – her daughter Ellen filling the house with her bubbly warmth and mistletoe, her dad Paddy having one too many festive tipples, and the traditional family Christmas tree looking like a drunken elf vomited a rainbow all over it.But this year, with both Ellen and Paddy away for the holidays, Maggie’s facing a truly blue Christmas – alone with nothing but a bottle of Baileys and an M&S turkey dinner.Until walking the snowy streets of Oxford, Marco Cavelli quite literally crashes into her life – and, complete with broken leg, becomes her unexpected houseguest. All dreamy brown eyes and 6’5” of gorgeousness, the man is hotter and more delicious than a freshly baked mince pie.Though Maggie always thought it’s a truth universally acknowledged that you never kiss a man in a Christmas jumper?The next FABULOUS book from Debbie Johnson, author of best-selling Christmas number one, ‘Cold Feet at Christmas’ and the summer hit ‘Pippa’s Cornish Dream’.

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Автор: Musset Alfred

Po piętnastu latach wracają do rodzinnej rezydencji: Perdykan, ukończywszy edukację uniwersytecką i posmakowawszy światowego życia, oraz Kamilla, kt?ra chowała się dotąd w klasztorze.Zgodnie z wolą rodzic?w tych dwoje ma się pobrać. Wydaje się, że nic tym planom nie stoi na przeszkodzie, jednakże wkr?tce sprawy się skomplikują… W jaki spos?b zostanie uwikłana w matrymonialne rozgrywki mieszkająca w okolicznej wsi Rozalka, mleczna siostra Kamilli i towarzyszka dziecięcych zabaw młodych, panicza i panienki?Rozgrywki miłosne w stylu romantycznym, przyprawione szczyptą buffo m.in. w postaci scen rywalizacji dw?ch księży uczepionych u pańskiego stołu.

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Автор: Марк Твен

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Автор: James Smythe

How far would you go to save your family from an invisible threat? A terrifyingly original thriller from the author of The Machine.ClearVista is used by everyone and can predict everything.It’s a daily lifesaver, predicting weather to traffic to who you should befriend.Laurence Walker wants to be the next President of the United States. ClearVista will predict his chances.It will predict whether he's the right man for the job.It will predict that his son can only survive for 102 seconds underwater.It will predict that Laurence's life is about to collapse in the most unimaginable way.

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Автор: Carol Clewlow

Witty and highly entertaining take on being single. Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley. From the author of A Woman’s Guide to Adultery.Riley Gordon has no issues, no life crises and is happily enjoying the single life. But her persistent single status seems to be cause for much unwelcome discussion and everybody, including her own mother, feels the need to give her the benefit of their advice.Why can’t they just mind their own business? And what, exactly, is wrong with being footloose and fancy free into your forties?Carol Clewlow, author of A Woman's Guide to Adultery, has written a wonderfully refreshing, witty novel. Riley is a character all of us would like to have in our lives.

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Автор: Molesworth Mrs

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Автор: Isham Frederic Stewart

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Автор: Tiffanie Darke

What happened to Generation X? Millenials dominate our Facebook feeds and people bang on about the baby boomers – but what about us? The lost generation, the middle youth, the middle child of today. Are we still cool? Generation X? Remember them? The kids who believed they'd never grow up. The generation Douglas Coupland immortalised in his novel of the same name. The wry, knowing navel-gazers obsessed with cool and being cool who today are sandwiched between the boomers of the 60s and the millennials. Gen X'ers came of age against a backdrop of Britpop and the Spice Girls, Tarantino and Pulp Fiction, Madchester and the Stone Roses, acid house and rave, super clubs, Ministry and Cream. They holidayed in Ibiza high on hooch and E and never ever believed there'd be a comedown. So whatever happened to them? We turned 40. And as Tiffanie Darke points out in this witty exploration of the generation who defied generalisation, we're not handling it all that well Where once we wore floaty skirts and Doc Martins, now we’re sporting Scandi fashion and 'interesting' trainers. We still party in Ibiza but now bodyboard in Cornwall. Where once mixtapes were the ultimate mating call, now we take selfies and swap Spotify playlists all the while conspicuously wearing large Dr Beats headphones and casually leaving old packets of Kingsize Rizla lying round our open plan kitchens. More to the point, Gen X are now in charge. In government, in business and the creative industries. The most anti-establishment of generations has now become the establishment. But as tech overtakes the arts as society's great shaping force, Tiffanie ponders does cool and its pursuit still matter? If Gen X had it sorted, gave us Barack Obama and downward facing dogs, why is stress the new flu? Why are we working not for love anymore or cool but to avoid negative equity and depleting pension pots? In Now We Are 40, Tiffanie interviews some of the most iconic Gen X’ers such as Pearl Lowe, Richard Reed and Blur’s bassist Alex James to look at how Gen X live their life in between being young and old, and how it feels to want to burn down the establishment only to realise that now you are the establishment.

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Автор: David Nobbs

From one of the greatest comedic writers of a generation comes a story of love, faith and taxidermy.‘Three mighty obstacles threaten the burgeoning love of childhood sweethearts Timothy Pickering and Naomi Walls. They are Steven Venables, a dead curlew and God.’1978: Two lovers perch precariously on the cusp of adulthood. Timothy’s father decides it’s time for him to take on the family taxidermy business; while Naomi dreams of a career on stage.Across the decades their lives continue to interweave, and occasionally cross – bound by the pull of intoxicating first love. But will their destinies ultimately unite them?Nobbs moves his exceptional comic talent to a new-found depth. Memorable and moving, a tale of love won and love lost. You will never look at the art of taxidermy in the same way again.

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