Daedalus Books
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Jumpy Jack and Googily
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Rosoff Meg
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2008
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PDF, 32 страницы, 0.96 МБ
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Meet Jumpy Jack, a very nervous snail who's afraid of monsters, and Googily, who is a — well, who is a very good friend, indeed. Wherever they go, Googily kindly checks high and low just to make sure there are no scary monsters about. But as every child knows, monsters come in many shapes and sizes. Some are even blue with hairy eyebrows and pointy teeth. Here is a universal story of friendship and fear of the unknown told with wit and charm by the fantastic team who created the irresistible Meet Wild Boars,
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115
 kingofspirit
15 июня 2010
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The Maltese Falcon
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Hammett Dashiell
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2005
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PDF, 3.36 МБ
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The Maltese Falcon set the standard by which the private eye genre is judged. Sam Spade is hired by the fragrant Miss Wonderley to track down her sister, who has eloped with a louse called Floyd Thursby. But Miss Wonderley is in fact the beautiful and treacherous Brigid O'Shaughnessy, and when Spade's partner Miles Archer is shot while on Thursby's trail, Spade finds himself both hunter and hunted: can he track down the jewel-encrusted bird, a treasure worth killing for, before the Fat Man finds him?
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admin
7 декабря 2009
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Shakespeare's England
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Pritchard R.E.
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2003
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PDF, 288 страниц, 8.64 МБ
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A collection of some of the best, wittiest and most unusual excerpts from 16th- and 17th-century writing. Shakespeare's England brings to life the variety, the energy and the harsh reality of England at this time. Providing a portrait of the age, it includes extracts from a wide variety of writers, taken from books, plays, poems, letters, diaries and pamphlets by and about Shakespeare's contemporaries. These include: William Harrison and Fynes Moryson (providing descriptions of England), Nicholas Breton (on country life), Isabella Whitney and Thomas Dekker (on London life), Nashe (on struggling writers), Stubbes (with a Puritan view of Elizabethan enjoyments), Harsnet and Burton (on witches and spirits), John Donne (meditations on prayer and death), King James I (on tobacco) and Shakespeare himself.
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1040
vitalysev
13 февраля 2009
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The Story of England: A History and Archeology
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Beaumont-James Tom
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2008
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PDF, 240 страниц, 7.20 МБ
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In this new history of England, Tom Beaumont James uses archaeology to present a fresh view of the events that have shaped the country. Both accessible and comprehensive, The Story of England guides us from prehistory to Cool Britannia, through invasions, wars, disease and empire-building, peopled by monarchs, rebels, politicians, and others who have left an indelible mark on England's development.
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869
admin
22 марта 2011
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Absurdistan Passport Journal
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Daedalus Books
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Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2011
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PDF, 128 страниц, 3.84 МБ
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Take a round-the-world trip and bring back a timeless souvenir. Our Passport Journals will allow you to revisit your memories and fulfill that wanderlust long after your travels have been completed. The pocket-sized hardcover books contain designed pages which re-create the international feel of an actual passport.
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464
liego55
21 августа 2013
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The Naive and the Sentimental Novelist
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Pamuk Orhan
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2011
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PDF, 208 страниц, 6.24 МБ
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What happens within us when we read a novel? And how does a novel create its unique effects, so distinct from those of a painting, a film, or a poem? In this inspired, thoughtful, deeply personal book, Orhan Pamuk takes us into the worlds of the writer and the reader, revealing their intimate connections. Pamuk draws on Friedrich Schiller's famous distinction between 'naive' poets — who write spontaneously, serenely, unselfconsciously — and 'sentimental' poets: those who are reflective, emotional, questioning, and alive to the artifice of the written word. Harking back to the beloved novels of his youth and ranging through the work of such writers as Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Stendhal, Flaubert, Proust, Mann, and Naipaul, he explores the oscillation between the naive and the reflective, and the search for an equilibrium, that lie at the center of the novelist's craft. He ponders the novel's visual and sensual power — its ability to conjure landscapes so vivid they can make the here-and-now fade away. In the course of this exploration, he considers the elements of character, plot, time, and setting that compose the 'sweet illusion' of the fictional world. Anyone who has known the pleasure of becoming immersed in a novel will enjoy, and learn from, this perceptive book by one of the modern masters of the art.
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754
anatoly_24
17 августа 2013
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Battle Royal: Composition Books
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Hardy Ed
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2010
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PDF, 184 страницы, 5.52 МБ
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Our Composition Books are a modern statement on a writing tradition. Its durable construction and lined pages are great for academic assignments, notes or daily journal entries. Conversion tables and other helpful information can be found on the inside covers. It also features a removable no-residue label that let's you decide whether or not to keep the classic-look.
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667
yurius
22 мая 2013
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Flaming Tiger: Composition Books
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Hardy Ed
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2010
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PDF, 184 страницы, 5.52 МБ
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Our Composition Books are a modern statement on a writing tradition. Its durable construction and lined pages are great for academic assignments, notes or daily journal entries. Conversion tables and other helpful information can be found on the inside covers. It also features a removable no-residue label that let's you decide whether or not to keep the classic-look.
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667
yurius
22 мая 2013
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Naughty/Nice Journal, Medium
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Piccadilly
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2011
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PDF, 3.36 МБ
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«Portable enough to pack (just 6 x 8 3/4 inches closed) yet spacious enough to wax philosophical about the best and worst of days, this two-sided journal will let you keep your feelings safe even when you're on the go. Whatever your mood, this ruled, wire-bound journal has the place to write about it — open the «Nice» side for entries about kittens and puppies and tea parties; turn it over and open the «Naughty» side to talk about taxes and exes and the outfit you shouldn't have worn last night.»
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admin
7 декабря 2013
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In Search of Norman Rockwell's America
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Rivoli Kevin
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2008
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PDF, 128 страниц, 3.84 МБ
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In this unprecedented collection, photojournalist Kevin Rivoli proves that the idealistic, all-American views found in Norman Rockwell's classic illustrations are, in fact, accurate and timeless portrayals of a nation that truly does exist. Some critics argue that Norman Rockwell's images are overly sentimental, old-fashioned, and contrived. Yet it was always photojournalist Kevin Rivoli's belief that the themes that make Rockwell's illustrations so poignant — patriotism, faith, family, and sports — are also what make our country so great. Determined to dispel the critics' claims against Rockwell's prolific body of work, Rivoli set out with his camera to visit small towns and capture spontaneous Rockwell moments that celebrate the glory of ordinary, everyday life. In Search of Norman Rockwell's America pairs Rivoli's photographs side by side with Norman Rockwell's iconic paintings, demonstrating how Rockwell's scenes were not just imagined on a canvas since they continue to sensitively reflect the American experience today. Each page of In Search of Norman Rockwell's America is filled with inspiring quotes and anecdotes from those who have been touched by Rockwell, including Arnold Palmer, Dick Clark, Beau Bridges, Dolly Parton, former president Jimmy Carter, and even the original subjects of Rockwell's artwork. A must-have for photographers, artists, Rockwell enthusiasts, and those desiring to slow down and focus on what's really important in life — embracing those special Rockwell moments.
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463
liego55
21 августа 2010
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John Lennon: The Illustrated Biography
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Thomas Gareth
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2011
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PDF, 224 страницы, 6.72 МБ
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In 200 page-filling black and white photos from the archives of London's Daily Mail, this album chronicles the singular musical career of John Lennon, from his days with the Quarry Men in 1958, along with Paul McCartney and George Harrison, to the days before and after his murder on December 8, 1980. Among the classic, rarely seen, and never before published photos here are early performances with the Beatles in the Cavern Club, the rise of Beatlemania, the band's psychedelic period, the inauguration of Apple Corp, John's life with Yoko Ono, the Beatles' breakup, and his subsequent career as an activist, musician, and father.
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812
allkonekt
11 октрября 2014
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The Orvis Book of Cabins
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Laughinghouse Amy
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2007
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PDF, 192 страницы, 5.76 МБ
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This lavishly illustrated volume celebrates one of the world's best-loved forms of rustic architecture — the cabin. The ultimate in escapism, the log cabin — whether functional or sophisticated — has the power to make us feel at home yet close to nature. The Orvis Book of Cabins is a compelling illustrated tour of more than twenty cabins, both large and small, rustic and sophisticated. Some have been in a family for generations, while others are newly built or have been completely renovated. All the cabins provide inspiration for living an active outdoor life and getting the most enjoyment possible from the cabin and its environs.
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695
zorkuzz
15 июля 2008
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Precious Jewellery
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Owen Cheryl
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2009
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PDF, 112 страниц, 3.36 МБ
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Jewelery has made a spectacular comeback on the fashion catwalks and is now to be seen in all the popular high-street stores. This fantastic collection of 25 projects, ranging from necklaces, chokers, bracelets, cuffs, brooches, earrings and rings, shows just how easy it is to make your own individual jewelery pieces using simple techniques and the fabulous range of semi-precious beads and stones that are now readily available: pearls, Swarovski crystals, semi-precious gems and stones, along with silver- or gold-plated findings and wire are all used. The designs are simple and sophisticated, and suitable for both daytime and evening wear. The techniques section at the start of the book works through the basic techniques you need to learn before embarking on the projects. Each project is shown in full step-by-step detail and beautifully modeled.
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406
dimon0
05 июня 2011
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Through the Lens: National Geographic's Greatest Photographs
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Daedalus Books
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Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2011
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PDF, 504 страницы, 15.12 МБ
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«This is a smaller, gift version of National Geographic's landmark publication, Through the Lens. «Through the Lens is a cornucopia of National Geographic's best photographs created since 1890 when the Society first started commissioning photographers to go out into the world and bring images back to its readership. Many of the 250 photographs have been previously published in the magazine but a great number of them are images that did not make the final edit but have great merit on their own. Readers can take a virtual tour around the world to see rice sellers in the Mekong Delta, teenagers in Brazil, duck hunters in Nebraska, and stingrays in the Cayman Islands, to name a few examples. You also move seamlessly back and forth in time, from the days when travellers climbed mountain trails by mule to color-filled lofty airplane rides above the Galapagos Islands with a greater appreciation for technological advancements and the chance to suspend time either way.»
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texter
26 мая 2014
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U2: Classic, Rare and Unseen
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Andersen Martin Edwin
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2011
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PDF, 224 страницы, 6.72 МБ
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Winners of 22 Grammy Awards — more than any other band — U2 have sold over 150m records. Whilst maintaining their reputation as one of the top rock bands of the modern era, U2 have pursued personal and ideological goals including relief of world poverty and social justice whilst also on a musical journey that has embraced many different styles.
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812
allkonekt
11 октрября 2014
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The Book of the Dead: Lives of the Justly Famous and the Undeservedly Obscure
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Mitchinson John
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2010
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DjVu, 448 страниц, 17.92 МБ
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The team behind the New York Times bestseller The Book of General Ignorance turns conventional biography on its head — and shakes out the good stuff. Following their Herculean -or is it Sisyphean? — efforts to save the living from ignorance, the two wittiest Johns in the English language turn their attention to the dead. As the authors themselves say, The first thing that strikes you about the Dead is just how many of them there are. Helpfully, Lloyd and Mitchinson have employed a simple — but ruthless — criterion for inclusion: the dead person has to be interesting. Here, then, is a dictionary of the dead, an encyclopedia of the embalmed. Ludicrous in scope, whimsical in its arrangement, this wildly entertaining tome presents pithy and provocative biographies of the no-longer-living from the famous to the undeservedly and — until now — permanently obscure. Spades in hand, Lloyd and Mitchinson have dug up everything embarrassing, fascinating, and downright weird about their subjects' lives and added their own uniquely irreverent observations. Organized by capricious categories — such as dead people who died virgins, who kept pet monkeys, who lost limbs, whose corpses refused to stay put — the dearly departed, from the inventor of the stove to a cross-dressing, bear-baiting female gangster finally receive the epitaphs they truly deserve.
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vtormai
22 сентября 2015
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Les Liaisons Dangereuses
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Laclos Choledos de
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2006
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DjVu, 304 страницы, 12.16 МБ
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A series of intimate letters chronicles the amorous misadventures of the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont — two rivals who use their bodies as weapons in the war of the sexes. Set in the final days of the Ancien Regime, Laclos' dark and erotic epistolary milestone has been a bountiful source of inspiration for filmmakers and stage producers.
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1100
stalker1965
16 марта 2009
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Frost/Nixon: Behind the Scenes of the Nixon Interviews
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Frost Dr David
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2007
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DOC, 368 страниц, 1.00 МБ
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Following the resounding success of the eponymous West End and Broadway hit play, Frost/Nixon tells the extraordinary story of how Sir David Frost pursued and landed the biggest fish of his career — and how the series drew larger audiences than any news interview ever had in the United States, before being shown all over the world. This is Frost's absorbing story of his pursuit of Richard Nixon, and is no less revealing of his own toughness and pertinacity than of the ex-President's elusiveness. Frost's encounters with such figures as Swifty Lazar, Ron Ziegler, potential sponsors, and Nixon as negotiator are nothing short of hilarious, and his insight into the taping of the programs themselves is fascinating. Frost/Nixon provides the authoritative account of the only public trial that Nixon would ever have, and a revelation of the man's character as it appeared in the stress of eleven grueling sessions before the cameras. Including historical perspective and transcripts of the edited interviews, this is the story of Sir David Frost's quest to produce one of the most dramatic pieces of television ever broadcast, described by commentators at the time as a catharsis for the American people.
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1332
lubacha
10 декабря 2009
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