Все книги издательства «Daedalus Books»
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Family Christmas Treasures
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Barron Kacey
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2008
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PDF, 240 страниц, 7.20 МБ
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Opening with scenes from E.T.A. Hoffmann's Nutcracker, Willa Cather's My Ántonia, and Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows, this sumptuous treasury celebrates the anticipation, the customs, the memories, and the spirit of Christmas in an oversized, large-type edition with gilt-edged pages and a ribbon marker. Here are 31 short pieces, poems, and excerpts by writers like Louisa May Alcott, L. Frank Baum, Pearl S. Buck, Samuel Coleridge, Charles Dickens, Washington Irving, Clement Clarke Moore, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Dylan Thomas. Equally charming are scores of luminous color plates by Currier & Ives, Gustave Doré, Paul Gauguin, Childe Hassam, Grandma Moses, Thomas Nast, Arthur Rackham, Diego Rivera, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, N.C. Wyeth, and numerous anonymous illustrators and engravers.
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869
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22 марта 2011
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Londongrad
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Nadelson Reggie
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2009
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PDF, 390 страниц, 11.70 МБ
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«If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope I should have the guts to betray my country.» E. M. Forster Through seven previous novels, Reggie Nadelson has created one of the more memorable characters in detective fiction: Artie Cohen, New York police detective and first-generation American with complex ties to his Russian past, especially his close friendship with the enigmatic and flamboyant New York/London club owner T olya Sverdloff. Now, in «Londongrad» — by far Nadelson's most ambitious novel to date — Artie is faced with a murder that strikes at him personally and will ultimately place his best friend's life in his hands as it challenges his own loyalty. In a playground in Brooklyn, Artie is led to a dead girl tied up in duct tape on a children's swing. He soon realizes the killer murdered the wrong girl — the intended victim was Valentina S verdloff, Tolya's daughter, long adored by Artie. Artie flies to London to tell Tolya and finds himself enmeshed on his friend's behalf in a maelstrom of Russian money and crime. Like Berlin at the end of World War II, somebody tells Artie, Londongrad, as it's known, has become an offshore island for the new Russian underworld. Over his head, Artie is drawn further in, to Moscow, where, balancing between the old KGB and the new FSB, between the dazzle and grimness of Russia today, he uncovers a painful truth about his past that puts Tolya's life in the balance.»
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11 октрября 2012
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100 Shapes: Spiral-bound
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Автор: Sugimoto Nao
Издательство: Daedalus Books
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PDF, 6 страниц, 0.18 МБ
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Starting by introducing the reader to drawing with stencils, and ending by helping the reader make a stencil of his or her own hand, 100 Shapes is the ultimate drawing book that readers of any level of artistic ability will enjoy. With ten pages of shapes of absolute diversity and remarkable clarity and complexity, the 100 shapes of 100 Shapes will give readers hours of enjoyment.
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chekina
21 октрября 2009
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The World at Their Fingertips
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Автор: Armitage Geoff
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2012
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PDF, 256 страниц, 7.68 МБ
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Between 1680 and 1807 British publishers produced a sequence of double-hemisphere world maps each printed on two sheets and conjoined. These maps are a peculiarly British phenomenon of this period and they provide a key indicator of the way the British map trade specifically targeted a newly prosperous and upwardly aspiring class of purchasers. The buyers were hungry for geographical information, but were also eager to acquire such maps for display, as a statement of their intellectual pursuits. The scientific appearance of the maps was more important as a selling point than standards of contemporary geographical accuracy, which few of them achieved. This is the first time that this type of map has been studied as a genre, partly because of their great rarity. The British Library holds the most comprehensive collection of these maps and studying them together has enabled the identification of broader themes. In particular, a greater understanding of the British map trade in the 18th century, its business practices, the economics of map-making and new techniques of marketing emerges.
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lawyer_78rus
28 марта 2015
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Retro: A Guide to the Mid-20th Century Design Revival
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Franklin Adrian
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2013
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PDF, 256 страниц, 7.68 МБ
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Retro may be cool, but why are we now in the middle of a love affair with objects and designs from the mid-twentieth century? What unique qualities do they share that make them so special now? Using one of the most spectacular displays of retro objects ever assembled, and covering all the bases — furniture, fashion, ceramics, technology, metal, graphics, plastic and glass — twentieth-century expert Adrian Franklin provides the answers. Spanning the period from the 1950s to the 1980s and beyond, and with international coverage, the book identifies the designers, manufacturers, brands, innovations, technologies and materials that transformed the world and still cast their magic spell. Authoritative, entertaining and beautiful, Retro is itself an object to be treasured.
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lawyer_78rus
28 марта 2016
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Watercolour
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Smith Alison
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2011
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PDF, 208 страниц, 6.24 МБ
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Watercolour has long been seen as a distinctive part of the British cultural heritage, with British artists widely acknowledged to be among its greatest exponents. At the same time it is a universal and much-loved medium, valued and practiced by devoted amateurs around the world as much as by professional artists. What can watercolour achieve in terms of technique and expression that no other medium can, and why is it so central to Britain's idea of itself? While most books on the subject focus on watercolour as an immediate response to nature, associated with Romanticism and Impressionism, this book traces its roots from the Middle Ages through to the present day. Featuring classic works by artists including Turner, Girtin and Samuel Palmer, it also features watercolours by modern and contemporary artists including Anish Kapoor and Terry Frost. Separate sections look at watercolour in cartography and scientific illustration; the way its portability allowed it to capture the impressions of travellers; its arrival as a subject of exhibitions; its facility as a medium of the interior vision of artists including William Blake, Richard Dadd, the Pre-Raphaelites and the Surrealists; and, its adoption as the chosen medium of war artists. Edited by a leading expert in British art, with contributions from many other acknowledged authorities, this visually stunning book casts new light on an outstanding artistic tradition.
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anatoly_24
17 августа 2013
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A is for Apple
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Birkett Georgie
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2011
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DjVu, 26 страниц, 1.04 МБ
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This brilliant, innovative book offers an engaging new way for children to discover and learn basic concepts of the alphabet. By running their finger along large, grooved letters, children can explore each shape. Colorful lift-the-flaps on every sturdy page further reinforce easy learning. Each board page features a capital letter that a child can trace with their finger, a flap to lift to find a surprise, and bright illustrations! The bright illustrations include cuddly animals and familiar objects. Also, included are helpful hints on how to extend the fun with guessing games, writing exercises, and more!
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dav707
15 июля 2012
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Big Noisy Book of Busy Places
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Teckentrup Britta
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2012
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PDF, 40 страниц, 1.20 МБ
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Thrum-thrum. Bong-bong. Choppetta-choppetta-choppetta. The world is a big and noisy place, filled with wonderful things to do, see, and hear. This book shows them all, from an airport, a train station, and a shopping mall, to school and a swimming pool! Kids will happily explore the many sites and sounds captured in Britta Teckentrup's bright and colorful pictures.
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15 июня 2014
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The Buccaneering Book of Pirates
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Pirotta Saviour
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2013
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PDF, 24 страницы, 0.72 МБ
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Ahoy, matey! Meet a larger-than-life buccaneer ready for adventure. This picture book follow-up to The Giant Book of Giants features a removable, pop-up pirate poster that's over four feet tall, with lift-the-flaps and pockets containing treasures tucked inside. Six vibrantly illustrated and action-packed tall tales complete the high-seas fun.
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alibaba65
14 апреля 2017
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How to Massage Your Cat
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Alice M. Brock
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2003
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PDF, 32 страницы, 0.96 МБ
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As kitty gift books go, this is the best, funniest, most inspiring of them all, according to the Village Voice and tens of thousands of dedicated readers. Now out on the prowl with a new cover that's the cat's meow, it's ready to inspire a second wave of cats and their owners to relax into a catnap. Author and illustrator Alice M. Brock (of Arlo Guthrie's Alice's Restaurant fame) counsels cat owners to approach the cat quietly with palms up and open. Beginning at the rear, the masseur works all the way around the cat using a vigorous kneading motion, then rubs, presses, twists, and tugs the cat into a state of complete relaxation. We are assured that a well-massaged cat may remain in a state of prolonged calm for some time. Brock's instructions are accompanied by charming illustrations sure to inspire a mischievous chuckle in both friends and foes of felines everywhere.
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kingofspirit
15 июня 2009
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Leon Trotsky: A Revolutionary's Life
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Rubenstein Joshua
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2011
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PDF, 240 страниц, 7.20 МБ
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Born Lev Davidovich Bronstein in southern Ukraine, Trotsky was both a world-class intellectual and a man capable of the most narrow-minded ideological dogmatism. He was an effective military strategist and an adept diplomat, who staked the fate of the Bolshevik revolution on the meager foundation of a Europe-wide Communist upheaval. He was a master politician who played his cards badly in the momentous struggle for power against Stalin in the 1920s. And he was an assimilated, indifferent Jew who was among the first to foresee that Hitler's triumph would mean disaster for his fellow European Jews, and that Stalin would attempt to forge an alliance with Hitler if Soviet overtures to the Western democracies failed. Here, Trotsky emerges as a brilliant and brilliantly flawed man. Rubenstein offers us a Trotsky who is mentally acute and impatient with others, one of the finest students of contemporary politics who refused to engage in the nitty-gritty of party organization in the 1920s, when Stalin was maneuvering, inexorably, toward Trotsky's own political oblivion. As Joshua Rubenstein writes in his preface, Leon Trotsky haunts our historical memory. A preeminent revolutionary figure and a masterful writer, Trotsky led an upheaval that helped to define the contours of twentieth-century politics. In this lucid and judicious evocation of Trotsky's life, Joshua Rubenstein gives us an interpretation for the twenty-first century.
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870
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23 февраля 2013
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Olive and the Big Secret
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Freeman Tor
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2012
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PDF, 32 страницы, 0.96 МБ
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Olive learns the hard way that keeping secrets is tough, and telling them can make for a whole lot of trouble! When Molly shares a secret with Olive, the urge to tell is just too great! Olive tells Joe who tells Matt who tells Lola. But Lola is best friends with Molly. Uh-oh, the secret is out, and Olive is in for it!
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kingofspirit
16 мая 2015
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Pollyanna
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Eleanor H. Porter
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2013
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PDF, 208 страниц, 6.24 МБ
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Pollyanna Whittier, is a young orphan who goes to live in Beldingsville, Vermont, with her wealthy but stern Aunt Polly. Pollyanna's philosophy of life centers on what she calls The Glad Game, an optimistic attitude she learned from her father. The game consists of finding something to be glad about in every situation.
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anatoly_24
18 июля 2014
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Solar System
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: David H. Hughes
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2011
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DOC, 144 страницы, 1.00 МБ
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Explore the wonders of our solar system — a corner of the universe that astronomers understand more fully every day. Starting at the sun, the center of it all, we move outward, planet by planet, and then beyond. From Mercury's prehistoric cataclysm to Uranus's uncommon axial tilt, the superb research and stunning images will captivate both keen stargazers and newcomers alike. The gorgeous photographs — which include newly taken photos of Mars from Curiosity along with others from recent satellites, manned spaceflights, the International Space Station, and the Hubble telescope — bring the night sky to life.
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alex033ru
21 октрября 2014
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A Tolkien Treasury: Stories, Poems, and Illustrations Celebrating the Author and His World
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Daedalus Books
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Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2012
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PDF, 200 страниц, 6.00 МБ
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J.R.R. Tolkien's admirers form an international community of writers, scholars, and artists. This richly illustrated anthology gathers together three decades of work dedicated to the master of fantasy. With poems, stories, songs, and dozens of illustrations, A Tolkien Treasur, y is a unique celebration of the author and his creations — the mythical world of Middle-Earth and the magical creatures who inhabit it. Critical essays by W.H. Auden, Edmund Wilson, Colin Wilson, and others explore Tolkien's imaginative world. Scenes from, The Hobbit, and, Lord of the Rings, are brought to life in drawings by Michael Green and full-color paintings by Tom Kirk. Also included is a concise biography that offers insights into the author's life, quizzes, recipes, and more.
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726
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25 июня 2014
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The Illustrated Man
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Bradbury Ray
Издательство: Daedalus Books
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PDF, 294 страницы, 8.82 МБ
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«Harper Voyager. this paperback edition 2008. «The Illustrated Man» is a 1951 book of eighteen science fiction short stories by Ray Bradbury that explores the nature of mankind. A recurring theme throughout the eighteen stories is the conflict of the cold mechanics of technology and the psychology of people. It was nominated for the International Fantasy Award in 1952, and today is considered a seminal work of science fiction.»
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rayzor
19 февраля 2009
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Just So Stories
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Автор: Kipling Rudyard
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2014
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PDF, 160 страниц, 4.80 МБ
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Have you ever wondered how the Leopard got his spots, how the Rhinosaurus got his skin, or how the Alphabet was made? This witty and wonderful collection embarks upon a fanciful voyage to unearth the answers to these very questions, and more. The Just So Stories have long been regarded as a true classic of children's literature. This Heritage edition is published with Rudyard Kipling's original 1902 drawings, and color illustrations by Chris Riddell.
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581
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26 декабря 2016
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