Keď sa chceš dozvedieť o meste na vode, o ruských cároch, o blokáde vtedajšieho Leningradu počas 2. svetovej vojny, VOSR, ale aj o slávnom ruskom balete, toto je kniha pre Teba. Kniha je doplnená množstvom fotografií. Petrohrad je jedno z najkrajších miest Európy. Mesto sa chváli mnohými prirovnaniami, ako napríklad Benátky severu, okno do Európy, mesto bielych nocí, mesto hrdinov.... Petrohrad je

Fände in der Tschechischen Republik ein Wettbewerb in existenzieller Kurzprosa statt, so würde Vladimíra Valová einen der ersten Plätze belegen. Sie schreibt sparsam, geballt und berührt tief im Inneren. Sie thematisiert Grenzsituationen und Wendepunkte im Leben. Psychologische Mikrodramen des grauen Alltags, die in zwei, drei schnellen Zügen die Pointe erreichen der Rest wird beim Lesen durch die

The third novel from the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman - one of the most talked about YA writers in recent years. For Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark - a pop-rock trio of teenage boys who are taking the world by storm. Being part of The Ark\'s fandom has given her everything she loves - her friend Juliet, her dreams, her place in the world. Jimmy Kaga-Ricci owes everything to The

\'Everyone who cares about freedom and justice for women should read The Second Sex\' Guardian Simone de Beauvoir famously wrote, \'One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman\'. In this groundbreaking work of feminism she examines the limits of female freedom and explodes our deeply ingrained beliefs about femininity. Liberation, she argues, entails challenging traditional perceptions of the social

In his New York Times bestselling memoir, A Work in Progress, Connor Franta shared his journey from small-town Midwestern boy to full-fledged Internet sensation. Exploring his past with humor and astounding insight, Connor reminded his fans of why they first fell in love with him on YouTube-and revealed to newcomers how he relates to his millions of dedicated followers. Now, two years later, Connor

The Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller She will change your life forever...In the south-west of Ireland, rugged mountains meet bright blue lakes and thick forests. Deep in the woods, a young woman lives alone, forever secluded from the world, her life a well-kept secret. She possesses an extraordinary talent, the likes of which no-one has seen before: a gift that will earn her the nickname Lyrebird. When

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Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, low-level reading material for younger learners. This level 2 Popcorn ELT Reader is based on the hit animated film _Turbo_. It tells the story of a young snail who dreams of becoming the fastest snail in the world

With his instantly recognizable decorative style, Czech artist and Art Nouveau master Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) defined the look of the fin-de-siecle. In evocative shades of peach, gold, ochre and olive, his seductive compositions of patterns, flowers and beautiful women became a mainstay of illustration, posters, postcards, and advertising designs of the day. In particular, his posters of star actress

\"If you like horror shows, bloodbaths, lying, stealing, backstabbing and cannibalism, then read on...\". Who could tell the true stories of the gods and goddesses of Olympus better than modern-day demigod Percy Jackson? In this action-packed tour of Greek mythology, Percy gives his hilarious personal views on the feuds, fights and love affairs of the Olympians. Want to know how Zeus came to be top

Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need for contemporary graded material that will stimulate students. In 2008, YouTube.com showed a clip of the reunion between two young men and their pet lion in Kenya. This is the true story of two Australians who bought a pet lion cub called Christian and his subsequent journey back home.

A Vámbéry-sorozat legújabb kötetében, az Oroszország és a Kelet c. könyvben Vámbéry, ahogy azt már tőle megszokhattunk most is pontos elemzést nyújt olvasója számára, ezúttal Oroszország és Ázsia viszonyát illetően a maga idejében. Írásából kiderül, hogy a nagy orientalista előre látta a nagy orosz kolonizációs terveket és az arra való felkészülést, valamint a brit és az orosz érdekek szükségszerű

\'They wanted me to give a concert; I wanted them to beg me. And so they did. I gave a concert.\' A selection of personal correspondence between Mozart and his most important mentor and supporter, his father. Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin\'s 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and

In Tanger betrachtet eine Gruppe von jungen Leuten jeden Abend, wie die Lichter in Spanien angehen und träumt vom Exil. Bis wohin sind sie bereit zu gehen, welchen Preis sind sie bereit zu zahlen, um ihr Land verlassen zu können? Eine der Fragen, der dieser Roman von Tahar ben Jelloun nachgeht.

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A three-volume set containing the ultimate selection of design classics. A three-volume set containing the most comprehensive collection of design classics Featuring the most innovative, beautiful and influential products created in the last 200 years

Romantic, liberating and totally addictive, the \"Fifty Shades\" trilogy will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you for ever ...Daunted by the dark secrets of the tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Ana Steele has broken off their relationship to start a new career with a US publishing house. But desire for Grey still dominates her every waking thought, and when he proposes a new arrangement,

This collection follows a series of stunning young women across the USA and elsewhere. Each location - phone booth, gas station, etc is a pit stop on the road to better things. Although transients, these beauties leave their mark on the landscape. Where do their journeys lead? Who knows? Yet, the mounting tension draws us in - much like a Hitchcock film. Although hard-edged, these portraits are still