Daedalus Books
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My Town: A Little World for You to Build
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Doreau Delphine
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2013
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PDF, 48 страниц, 1.44 МБ
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My Town contains a mini-community for readers to build — bringing new meaning to the term pop-up store! Unlike typical paper doll books that focus on fashion, My Town is full of perforated buildings and animals ready to be popped out, decorated, and played with by children. Buildings range from various styles of houses to all kinds of boutique storefronts. Set up shop as a baker, a florist, a grocer, a bookseller, or an auto mechanic — there's a store to match every reader's special interest. Dozens of animal characters can be added to the scene and some can be colored in, too. A sturdy fold-out map at the back of the book gives readers a place to arrange their community. Plus, My Town creator Delphine Doreau has prepared a number of free downloads for readers to print, color, and use to expand their towns (address included in book). Instructions are warm and simple and read more like a story than like step-by-step directions, so children will be engaged in reading while they craft. And once completed, the miniature village will complement playtime with beloved toys perfectly — add cars, stuffed animals, and more!
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 hitrets
24 июля 2014
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The Nutcracker
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: McCaughrean Geraldine
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2012
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PDF, 24 страницы, 0.72 МБ
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The glittering Nutcracker fairytale is retold by award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean in this magical novelty book. A beautiful retelling of the story of Marie, who is given a special nutcracker doll for Christmas. The nutcracker comes alive, turns into a handsome prince, and the marvellous adventures begin. Turn the pages and watch as each enchanting scene springs to life in this lavishly illustrated Christmas gift book. The die-cut cover reveals exquisite cut-paper layers and a pop-up character in an enchanting interior backdrop.
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alibaba65
14 апреля 2016
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Officers and Gentlemen
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Waugh Evelyn
Издательство: Hachette Book Group, 2012
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PDF, 323 страницы, 9.69 МБ
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«Fueled by idealism and eagerness to contribute to the war effort, Guy Crouchback becomes attached to a commando unit undergoing training on the Hebridean isle of Mugg, where the whisky flows freely and respect must be paid to the laird. But the comedy of Mugg is soon followed by the bitterness of Crete, where chaos reigns and a difficult evacuation must be accomplished. «Officers and Gentlemen» is the second novel in Waugh's brilliant Sword of Honor trilogy recording the tumultuous wartime adventures of Guy Crouchback («the finest work of fiction in English to emerge from World War II» -»Atlantic Monthly»), which also comprises «Men at Arms «and» Unconditional Surrender.»
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1172
burlutsky
23 декабря 2014
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The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Waugh Evelyn
Издательство: Hachette Book Group, 2012
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PDF, 194 страницы, 5.82 МБ
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Gilbert Pinfold is a reclusive Catholic novelist suffering from acute inertia. In an attempt to defeat insomnia he has been imbibing an unappetizing cocktail of bromide, chloral, and creme de menthe. He books a passage on the SS Caliban and, as it cruises towards Ceylon, rapidly slips into madness. Almost as soon as the gangplank lifts, Pinfold hears sounds coming out of the ceiling of his cabin: wild jazz bands, barking dogs, and loud revival meetings. He is convinced that an erratic public-address system is letting him hear everything that goes on aboard ship... until instead of just sounds he hears voices. And not just any voices. These voices are talking, in the most frighteningly intimate way, about him!
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704
kvadr
03 августа 2014
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Our Kind of Traitor
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: John Le Carre
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2010
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PDF, 320 страниц, 9.60 МБ
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Britain is in the depths of recession. A left-leaning young Oxford academic and his barrister girlfriend take an off-peak holiday on the Caribbean island of Antigua. By seeming chance they bump into a Russian millionaire called Dima who owns a peninsula and a diamond-encrusted gold watch. He also has a tattoo on his right thumb, and wants a game of tennis. What else he wants propels the young lovers on a tortuous journey through Paris to a safe house in the Swiss Alps, to the murkiest cloisters of the City of London and its unholy alliance with Britain's Intelligence Establishment.
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1160
admin
19 марта 2013
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Prime Suspect
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Lynda La Plante
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2012
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DOC, 277 страниц, 1.00 МБ
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An international bestseller, Lynda La Plante's thrilling detective novel Prime Suspect introduced readers around the world to Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison, a gritty investigator locked in a tooth-and-nail struggle to claim the authority, acceptance, and respect she deserves from Scotland Yard's chauvinist detective squad — even as she desperately tracks the maniac now running loose in the streets of London. Fans of Sue Grafton's Kinsey Millhone books and the work of Kathy Reichs or Karin Slaughter will be immediately drawn to La Plante's Jane Tennison, the remarkable, no-nonsense police woman who laid the groundwork for all the rest who followed.
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1005
sanyaberkut
04 июля 2013
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Saints of New York
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Ellroy R.J.
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2011
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PDF, 480 страниц, 14.40 МБ
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Frank Parrish had a famous father: a Saint of New York, an NYPD detective who helped rid the city of Mafia control in the 1980s. John Parrish is a tough act to follow — a legend in his own right — and Frank already has an insubordination rap to beat. Summoned for daily Police Department interviews, he's also trying to work out how the death of a young heroin dealer might connect to his innocent teenage sister, who's just been found dead. There are more questions than answers, not just as the homicides escalate, but as Frank battles with his own demons. He must find the truth, and bring the trail of murder to an end.
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1741
admin
13 февраля 2013
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The Salmon of Doubt: Hitchhiking the Galaxy One Last Time
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Adams Douglas
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2012
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PDF, 400 страниц, 12.00 МБ
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The last full new book, this distinctive and inimitable collection is the ultimate must-have title for Douglas Adams fans. Here is Douglas Adams' indispensable guide to life, the universe and everything. This sublime collection dips into the wit and wisdom of the man behind The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, uncovering his unique comic musings on everything from his school-trousers to malt whisky and from the letter Y through to his own nose, via atheism, hangovers and fried eggs. Including short stories and eleven chapters of a Dirk Gently novel that Douglas Adams was working on at the time of his death, The Salmon of Doubt is for fans and new readers alike. These hilarious collected writings reveal the warmth, enthusiasm and ferocious intelligence behind this most English of comic writers; a man who was virtually an unofficial member of the Monty Python team. Douglas Adams on his passion for P. G. Wodehouse, The Beatles and the perfect cup of tea alone make this a must-have collection and a remarkable sign-off from one of the best loved writers of all time.
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1452
admin
16 декабря 2014
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The Second World War
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Beevor Antony
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2012
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PDF, 863 страницы, 25.89 МБ
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On February 23, 1836, a large Mexican army led by dictator Santa Anna reached San Antonio and laid siege to about 175 Texas rebels holed up in the Alamo. The Texans refused to surrender for nearly two weeks until almost 2,000 Mexican troops unleashed a final assault. The defenders fought valiantly-for their lives and for a free and independent Texas-but in the end, they were all slaughtered. Their ultimate sacrifice inspired the rallying cry Remember the Alamo! and eventual triumph. Exhaustively researched, and drawing upon fresh primary sources in U.S. and Mexican archives, THE BLOOD OF HEROES is the definitive account of this epic battle. Populated by larger-than-life characters — including Davy Crockett, James Bowie, William Barret Travis — this is a stirring story of audacity, valor, and redemption.
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hisbvdis
28 марта 2015
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Theodore Boone: The Activist
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Grisham John
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2014
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PDF, 272 страницы, 8.16 МБ
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Though he's only thirteen, Theodore Boone has spent more time in the courtroom than almost anywhere else, and there's always a new adventure waiting. After having been falsely accused of vandalism and theft, Theo is happy to finally be out of the hot seat, once more dispensing legal advice to friends and community members, when an exciting new case demands his urgent attention.
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radius
14 апреля 2018
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This Sceptred Isle
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Lee Christopher
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2012
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DjVu, 592 страницы, 23.68 МБ
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What is Britishness? What allowed one small island group to rule a quarter of the world and, even today, to have the most spoken language after Chinese? What makes Americans admire the guts, traditions and loyalties of these island Anglo-Saxon and Celtic people? What is it that makes cynical Europeans and once-dominated Asians look to the British for opinion, literature, social norms and justice? The answers lie within the creation of British institutions, both Commoner and Aristocracy, during the past 2000 years. Following the thought-provoking style of the original This Sceptred Isle, this new volume brings to life the character and frustrations so carefully studied by allies and enemies for twenty-one centuries — from Romans to al-Qaeda. Here Lee makes all the connections with institutions and changing industrial and social characteristics that even show us that Britishness is not exclusively British. At a time when a major section of the British, the English, appear to be less and less sure who they are and who they are meant to be, This Sceptred Isle confirms who it is we really are.
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erdik
15 мая 2015
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Walk the Dog: A Parade of Pooches from A to Z
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Barner Bob
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2010
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PDF, 20 страниц, 0.60 МБ
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Bob Barner's colorful collage illustrations; a bouncy, fun-to-read-aloud text; and bonus information about each breed make this book a playful introduction to man's (and kid's) best friend. SALES HANDLE: Brings this lively, energetic story to a new audience of babies and toddlers with bright, friendly colors and simple, rhyming text. HOW WILL THIS TITLE BE DISTINCTIVE: A unique combination of simple, bouncy text, followed by fun facts about dog breeds, as well as an original approach to an alphabet book. SPEAK TO THE EXISTING TREND/DEFINE CONSUMER: Lap-size board books are gaining popularity, particularly in large trade accounts like Barnes'n Noble. QUANTIFY VALUE: We have experienced price resistence for Bob Barner's hardcover editions — the lap-size board book format and lower price point creates an opportunity for his books to gain traction in the trade market. NOTABLE AUTHORS OR CONTRIBUTORS TO PROJECT: Bob Barner is an eager self-promoter and has a great platform in the educational market. This book will keep him in the minds of consumers in between picture books (a new picture book is in the works for spring 11!). RELEVANT SALES COMPARISONS OR SALES INFO: Many of Bob Barner's backlist titles continue to sell steadily. His books have sold a gross total of more than 300,000 copies!
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admin
24 сентября 2015
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The Winter Ghosts
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Mosse Kate
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2011
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PDF, 288 страниц, 8.64 МБ
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By the author of the New York Times — bestselling Labyrinth, a story of two lives touched by war and transformed by courage. In the winter of 1928, still seeking some kind of resolution to the horrors of World War I, Freddie is traveling through the beautiful but forbidding French Pyrenees. During a snowstorm, his car spins off the mountain road. Dazed, he stumbles through the woods, emerging in a tiny village, where he finds an inn to wait out the blizzard. There he meets Fabrissa, a lovely young woman also mourning a lost generation. Over the course of one night, Fabrissa and Freddie share their stories. By the time dawn breaks, Freddie will have unearthed a tragic, centuries-old mystery, and discovered his own role in the life of this remote town.
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1045
vitalysev
14 августа 2013
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Winter King: Henry VII and the Dawn of Tudor England
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Penn Thomas
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2012
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PDF, 480 страниц, 14.40 МБ
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1501 England had been ravaged for decades by conspiracy and civil war. Henry VII clambered to the top of the heap — a fugitive with a flimsy claim to England's crown who managed to win the throne and stay on it for sixteen years. Although he built palaces, hosted magnificent jousts, and sent ambassadors across Europe, for many Henry VII remained a false king. But he had a crucial asset: his family — the queen and their children, the living embodiment of his hoped-for dynasty. Now, in what would be the crowning glory of his reign, his elder son would marry a great Spanish princess. Thomas Penn re-creates an England that is both familiar and very strange — a country medieval yet modern, in which honor and chivalry mingle with espionage, real politik, high finance, and corruption. It is the story of the transformation of a young, vulnerable boy, Prince Henry, into the aggressive teenager who would become Henry VIII, and of Catherine of Aragon, his future queen, as well as Henry VII — controlling, avaricious, paranoid, with Machiavellian charm and will to power. Rich with incident and drama, filled with wonderfully drawn characters, Winter King is an unforgettable tale of pageantry, intrigue, the thirst for glory — and the fraught, unstable birth of Tudor England.
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1742
admin
13 декабря 2014
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The World Until Yesterday
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Jared M. Diamond
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2012
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DOC, 512 страниц, 1.00 МБ
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Most of us take for granted the features of our modern society, from air travel and telecommunications to literacy and obesity. Yet for nearly all of its six million years of existence, human society had none of these things. While the gulf that divides us from our primitive ancestors may seem unbridgeably wide, we can glimpse much of our former lifestyle in those largely traditional societies still or recently in existence. Societies like those of the New Guinea Highlanders remind us that it was only yesterday — in evolutionary time — when everything changed and that we moderns still possess bodies and social practices often better adapted to traditional than to modern conditions. The World Until Yesterday provides a mesmerizing firsthand picture of the human past as it had been for millions of years — a past that has mostly vanished — and considers what the differences between that past and our present mean for our lives today. This is Jared Diamond's most personal book to date, as he draws extensively from his decades of field work in the Pacific islands, as well as evidence from Inuit, Amazonian Indians, Kalahari San people, and others. Diamond doesn't romanticize traditional societies — after all, we are shocked by some of their practices — but he finds that their solutions to universal human problems such as child rearing, elder care, dispute resolution, risk, and physical fitness have much to teach us. A characteristically provocative, enlightening, and entertaining book, The World Until Yesterday will be essential and delightful reading.
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nniikk
18 мая 2015
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Yellow Square: A Pop-Up Book for Children of All Ages
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: David A. Carter
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2008
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PDF, 20 страниц, 0.60 МБ
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First came One Red Dot, next Blue 2, 600 Black Spots... now Yellow Square, the fourth installment of David A. Carter's acclaimed color series Modern and elegant paper engineering and text are certain to awe children of all ages Readers will search beatiful, modern pop-ups to discover the hidden yellow square on each spread in this follow up to David A. Carter's New York Times award winning, 600 Black Spots.
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72
admin
24 сентября 2013
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The Young Elizabeth
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Plowden Alison
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2011
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PDF, 256 страниц, 7.68 МБ
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Elizabeth I is perhaps England's most famous monarch. Born in 1533, the product of the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Her mother was condemned as a witch and after her death, Elizabeth was disinherited and finally imprisoned by her jealous half-sister, Mary. Her childhood was one of fear and danger, she was aware from the outset that the eyes of the world were upon her and that to survive she would have to rely on her own judgement and strength of character. Many tried to use her for their own ends, however she rose out of the shadows and on the death of her sister, she became Gloriana — England's most iconic queen. Alison Plowden's portrayal of this young woman at turns frail and feisty, is a triumph of narrative history.
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lawyer_78rus
27 апреля 2015
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Young Philby
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Littell Robert
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2012
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PDF, 268 страниц, 8.04 МБ
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An elegant, twisty spy story by a true master of the craft Bestselling novelist Robert Littell employs all his considerable skills in telling the story of Kim Philby through the eyes of more than twenty true-life characters. As each layer is revealed, the question arises: Who really was this man? When Kim Philby fled to Moscow in 1963, he became the most infamous double agent in history. A member of Britain's intelligence service since World War II, he had risen to become their chief officer in Washington, D.C. after the war. The exposure of other members of the group of double agents known as the Cambridge Five led to the revelation that he had been working for Russia for even longer than he had been part of MI6. Yet he escaped, and spent the last twenty-five years of his life in Moscow. In Young Philby, Robert Littell tells the story of the spy's early years. In the words of his friends, lovers, and Soviet handlers we see the development of a fascinating, flawed man who kept people guessing about his ideals and allegiances until the very end.
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973
elkameneva
23 октрября 2015
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