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L: A. Noir. The Struggle for the Soul of America's Most Seductive City	Orion Books
Автор: Buntin John Издательство: Orion Books, 2005	DjVu, 448 страниц, 17.92 МБ 7 Оценка:
Mid-century Los Angeles. A city sold to the world as the white spot of America, a land of sunshine and orange groves, wholesome Midwestern values and Hollywood stars, protected by the world's most famous police force, the Dragnet-era LAPD. Behind this public image lies a hidden world of 'pleasure girls' and crooked cops, ruthless newspaper tycoons, corrupt politicians, and East Coast gangsters on the make. Into this underworld came two men — one L.A.'s most notorious gangster, the other its most famous police chief — each prepared to battle the other for the soul of the city. The Mob had to contend with downtown business (the Chandlers, of LA Times fame), City Hall, and above all the LAPD — and the story is gripping. In these pages you will find the kind of gangsters, cops, pols, and madams familiar from The Big Sleep, Chinatown, and LA Confidential — only this time it's non-fiction, a serious portrait of how the 20th century's most dangerously unaccountable, intrusive model of pre-emptive policing got started. It's a story with great resonance today.
1620 vtormai 18 марта 2008	Скачать книгу

Mythago Wood	Orion Books
Автор: Holdstock Robert Издательство: Orion Books, 2014	PDF, 320 страниц, 9.60 МБ 8 Оценка:
Deep within the wildwood lies a place of myth and mystery, from which few return, and of those few, none remain unchanged. Ryhope Wood may look like a three-mile-square fenced-in wood in rural Herefordshire on the outside, but inside, it is a primeval, intricate labyrinth of trees, impossibly huge, unforgettable... and stronger than time itself. Stephen Huxley has already lost his father to the mysteries of Ryhope Wood. On his return from the Second World War, he finds his brother, Christopher, is also in thrall to the mysterious wood, wherein lies a realm where mythic archetypes grow flesh and blood, where love and beauty haunt your dreams, and in promises of freedom lies the sanctuary of insanity...
1162 admin 20 октрября 2017	Скачать книгу

The Slow Regard of Silent Things	Orion Books
Автор: Rothfuss Patrick Издательство: Orion Books, 2014	PDF, 176 страниц, 5.28 МБ 0 Оценка:
A companion novella to Patrick Rothfuss' bestselling Kingkiller Chronicle novels, The Slow Regard of Silent Things shares an enchanting new perspective on the Four Corners realm. Renowned as a bastion of knowledge, the University draws the brightest minds to unravel the mysteries of enlightened sciences, such as artificing and alchemy. Yet deep below its bustling halls lies a complex web of abandoned rooms and ancient passageways. In the heart of this cavernous maze is a young woman named Auri, who calls this Underthing her home. Formerly a student at the University, Auri now spends her days tending to the world around her. She knows that some mysteries are better settled and safe. No longer fooled by the sharp rationality so trusted by those above her, Auri sees beyond the surface of things, into subtle dangers and hidden names. At once joyous and haunting, The Slow Regard of Silent Things is a richly atmospheric and lyrical tale, featuring one of the most beloved characters from Rothfuss' acclaimed fantasy series.
639 kubinec12 12 марта 2017	Скачать книгу

I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban	Orion Books
Автор: Yousafzai Malala Издательство: Orion Books, 2014	PDF, 320 страниц, 9.60 МБ 8 Оценка:
In 2009 Malala Yousafzai began writing a blog on BBC Urdu about life in the Swat Valley as the Taliban gained control, at times banning girls from attending school. When her identity was discovered, Malala began to appear in both Pakistani and international media, advocating the freedom to pursue education for all. In October 2011, gunmen boarded Malala's school bus and shot her in the face, a bullet passing through her head and into her shoulder. Remarkably, Malala survived the shooting. At a very young age, Malala Yousafzai has become a worldwide symbol of courage and hope. Her shooting has sparked a wave of solidarity across Pakistan, not to mention globally, for the right to education, freedom from terror and female emancipation. I Am Malala, the memoir of Malala Yousafzai, will shed insight into the lives of those children who cannot attend school, will tell the inspiring story of a schoolgirl faced the Taliban with courage and bravery.
1162 admin 20 октрября 2017	Скачать книгу

Behind the Sofa: Celebrity Memories of Doctor Who	Orion Books
Издательство: Orion Books, 2014	PDF, 240 страниц, 7.20 МБ 8 Оценка:
Steve Berry decided to do something a little bit different to raise funds for Alzheimer's Research UK. A life-long DOCTOR WHO fan, he began to interview celebrities, writers, actors and people who had worked on DOCTOR WHO, asking for their earliest memories of the show that sent us cowering behind the sofa. Now he presents the fruits of his four years of labour — a beautiful, touching book containing short articles and touching memories of one of the most successful TV shows ever. 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of DOCTOR WHO — this is the perfect way to enjoy those 50 years! This revised and expanded edition includes over 30 new entries from people such as Sophia Myles, Ben Aaronovitch, John Leeson and many more Contributors include comedians Al Murray, Stephen Merchant, and Bill Oddie; actors Lynda Bellingham, Nicholas Parsons, and Rhys Thomas; writers Neil Gaiman, Jenny Colgan, Jonathan Ross and Charlie Brooker and politicians Louise Mensch and Tom Harris. In addition, there is input from a number of the writers, actors and production staff who were involved in creating DOCTOR WHO stories new and old.
872 admin 23 декабря 2016	Скачать книгу

The Black Echo	Orion Books
Автор: Connelly Michael Издательство: Orion Books, 2012	PDF, 496 страниц, 14.88 МБ 0 Оценка:
Special anniversary edition of the first ever Harry Bosch novel. LAPD detective Harry Bosch is a loner and a nighthawk. One Sunday he gets a call out on his pager. A body has been found in a drainage tunnel off Mulholland Drive, Hollywood. At first sight, it looks like a routine drugs overdose case, but the one new puncture wound amid the scars of old tracks leaves Bosch unconvinced. To make matters worse, Harry Bosch recognises the victim. Billy Meadows was a fellow tunnel rat in Vietnam, running against the VC and the fear they all used to call the Black Echo. Bosch believes he let down Billy Meadows once before, so now he is determined to bring the killer to justice.
1800 neptun 16 марта 2015	Скачать книгу

Dead Ever After	Orion Books
Автор: Harris Charlaine Издательство: Orion Books, 2014	DjVu, 352 страницы, 14.08 МБ 5 Оценка:
Sookie Stackhouse has one last adventure in store. Life has taken her from a waitress in Merlotte's Bar, Bon Temps, to part owner; from social outcast to the heart of her community; from a vampire's girlfriend to the wife of one of the most powerful vampires in the state. She has survived explosions, revolutions and attempts on her life. Sookie has endured betrayal, heartbreak and grief... and she has emerged a little stronger, and little wiser, every time. But with life comes new trials... The question is, in the end: who will love, who will live, and who will be dead ever after?
1279 anarho 25 апреля 2018	Скачать книгу

Farewell to the East End	Orion Books
Автор: Worth Jennifer Издательство: Orion Books, 2013	PDF, 336 страниц, 10.08 МБ 0 Оценка:
The hit BBC TV series CALL THE MIDWIFE is based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, chronicling her life as a midwife in London in the 1950s. FAREWELL TO THE EAST END is the third book in the trilogy. Following on from the bestselling CALL THE MIDWIFE and SHADOWS OF THE WORKHOUSE, Jennifer brings her story to a conclusion. Post-war life could be a struggle — the devastating effects of TB, dangerous backstreet abortions, people driven to extremes by poverty — but there was also warmth and humour. Like Megan'mave, the identical twins who share the same browbeaten husband; the eccentric Sister Monica Joan; and gauche debutante Chummy, who wants to be a missionary. FAREWELL TO THE EAST END shines a light on the lives, culture and stories of a bygone era, and is both moving and heartwarming in equal measure.
1220 phoenix7 18 марта 2016	Скачать книгу

Foxglove Summer	Orion Books
Автор: Aaronovitch Ben Издательство: Orion Books, 2015	PDF, 384 страницы, 11.52 МБ 0 Оценка:
In the fifth of his bestselling series Ben Aaronovitch takes Peter Grant out of whatever comfort zone he might have found and takes him out of London — to a small village in Herefordshire where the local police are reluctant to admit that there might be a supernatural element to the disappearance of some local children. But while you can take the London copper out of London you can't take the London out of the copper. Travelling west with Beverley Brook, Peter soon finds himself caught up in a deep mystery and having to tackle local cops and local gods. And what's more all the shops are closed by 4pm... Sales for BROKEN HOMES in trade leapt by 50% over WHISPERS UNDER GROUND, confirming that Ben Aaronovitch is an author with an unrivalled eye for a bestselling story.
1396 yury-m 15 июля 2016	Скачать книгу

The Last Coyote	Orion Books
Автор: Connelly Michael Издательство: Orion Books, 2009	PDF, 464 страницы, 13.92 МБ 0 Оценка:
LAPD detective Harry Bosch is down on his luck — his house is condemned in the aftermath of the earthquake, his girlfriend has left him, and he has been suspended for attacking his superior officer. To occupy time he examines the old case files covering a murder which took place on October 28th 1961. The victim was Marjorie Phillips Lowe — his mother... The case forces Bosch to confront the demons of the past, and as he digs deeper into the case, he discovers a trail of cover-ups that lead to the high-ups in the Hollywood Hills...
1682 biomg 26 февраля 2011	Скачать книгу

The War Amongst the Angels	Orion Books
Автор: Moorcock Michael Издательство: Orion Books, 2014	PDF, 832 страницы, 24.96 МБ 5 Оценка:
The Michael Moorcock collection continues with this trilogy of novels featuring some of his greatest characters, and the terror of the Second Ether. Across the centuries of the human experience and the unimaginable reaches of the Second Ether, Rose Von Bek and Jack Karaquazian travel. They live by a strict moral code, gambling their sanity or their lives on the turn of a card or the roll of a dice. But the Second Ether contains a fault, a crack through which inexhaustible power flows. Power and something else... something which might threaten the entire multiverse... Contains Blood: A Southern Fantasy, Fabulous Harbours and The War Amongst the Angels.
3023 immer 19 февраля 2016	Скачать книгу

Inside HBO's Game of Thrones II: Seasons 3 and 4	Orion Books
Издательство: Orion Books, 2014	PDF, 192 страницы, 5.76 МБ 5 Оценка:
HBO's GAME OF THRONES is one of the most remarkable success stories of recent television. Critically acclaimed, a ratings smash and going from strength to strength, the series will define fantasy for years to come. This second official companion book, following the hugely successful INSIDE HBO'S GAME OF THRONES, gives fans new ways to enter the world of Westeros and discover more about the beloved (and reviled) characters and the electrifying plotlines. Hundreds of set photos, production and costume designs, storyboards and insider stories reveal how the show's creators translate George R.R. Martin's bestselling fantasy series for the screen. Featuring interviews with key actors and crew members that capture the best scripted and unscripted moments from seasons three and four, this special volume offers behind-the-scenes access to this ground-breaking and hugely successful series.
697 zorkuzz 16 мая 2017	Скачать книгу

One Night: Denied	Orion Books
Автор: Jodi Ellen Malpas Издательство: Orion Books, 2014	PDF, 432 страницы, 12.96 МБ 5 Оценка:
The latest addictive installment of the year's hottest trilogy from international bestseller, Jodi Ellen Malpas. Jodi took the nation by storm with Jesse and Ava in her This Man novels. Christian Grey has just found a new wave of admirers in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie. Could there be a man to match these men? Meet Livy and her mysterious 'M'. Aloof, addictive and intriguing — ever since he offered her 24 hours of adoration and satisfaction, M has turned Livy's life upside down. It seems they both have secrets — and following their hearts will risk everything. Passionate, authentic and utterly gripping, this brand new novel will be a must-read for all of Jodi's devoted fans as well as readers of Sylvia Day, J. Kenner and anyone who needs to escape from the day-to-day with a love affair that will take your breath away.
1569 olen33 22 апреля 2018	Скачать книгу

Light of the World	Orion Books
Автор: James Lee Burke Издательство: Orion Books, 2014	PDF, 560 страниц, 16.80 МБ 8 Оценка:
When Detective Dave Robicheaux's daughter, Alafair, declares her intention to interview a convicted serial killer called Asa Surette, he does all he can to dissuade her. Dave has always encouraged her ambitions as a writer, but as a father he doesn't want her to be exposed to a man so nakedly evil. And his fears seem well founded when Alafair is visibly shocked by the encounter. Two years later, the horror Surette evoked is all but forgotten, as Dave and his family are vacationing amidst the natural beauty of Montana. But evil, it seems, has followed them into this wild paradise. Someone is stalking Alafair, and Dave begins to suspect that it's Surette — even though he officially died when the prison truck he was being transported in collided with an oil tanker. Is Alafair now the target of one of the most depraved serial killers ever to have been caught, or has she unwittingly crossed paths with a murderous psychopath closer to home?
2035 admin 10 сентября 2019	Скачать книгу

One Night: Promised	Orion Books
Автор: Jodi Ellen Malpas Издательство: Orion Books, 2005	DOC, 416 страниц, 1.00 МБ 0 Оценка:
Livy notices him the moment he walks into the coffee shop. He's heart-stoppingly stunning, with a blue-eyed gaze so piercing she's almost too distracted to take his order. When he walks out the door, she thinks she'll never see him again. Then she finds the note he left on his napkin... signed M. All he wants is one night to worship her. No feelings, no commitment — nothing but pleasure. Every defense mechanism Livy has adopted during her solitary life is at risk of being obliterated by this confounding man. He's obnoxious but well-mannered. He's a gentleman but aloof. He's passionate but emotionless. Yet the fascination is so powerful, Livy can't deny him... or herself. M awakens something in Livy, something deep and addicting that she never knew existed-and that she fears only he can satisfy. But she senses that behind the fast cars, fancy suits, and posh apartment, he's aching inside. To have him, body and soul, she'll have to brave his dark secrets. Delving into his world and breaking down his defenses becomes her obsession — an obsession that could shatter her heart beyond repair...
1505 delovar 02 сентября 2010	Скачать книгу

Labyrinth	Orion Books
Автор: Mosse Kate Издательство: Orion Books, 2015	PDF, 752 страницы, 22.56 МБ 5 Оценка:
July 1209: in Carcassonne a seventeen-year-old girl is given a mysterious book by her father which he claims contains the secret of the true Grail. Although Alais cannot understand the strange words and symbols hidden within, she knows that her destiny lies in keeping the secret of the labyrinth safe... July 2005: Alice Tanner discovers two skeletons in a forgotten cave in the French Pyrenees. Puzzled by the labyrinth symbol carved into the rock, she realises she's disturbed something that was meant to remain hidden. Somehow, a link to a horrific past — her past — has been revealed.
2734 hitpro 10 декабря 2017	Скачать книгу

Hostage: London	Orion Books
Автор: Household Geoffrey Издательство: Orion Books, 2005	PDF, 224 страницы, 6.72 МБ 0 Оценка:
What happens when a terrorist decides to pull out? Julian Despard is a cell-leader in the ruthless international revolutionary organisation MAGMA. As one of MAGMA's leading activists, he has been responsible for many daring operations, including the recent hijacking of an arms shipment in the Mediterranean. But then Despard finds out that the cargo he stole was not conventional weaponry but nuclear material. And that the MAGMA leadership intends to use it for a devastating attack on London. Sickened, Despard makes a dramatic personal decision to begin a bloody last-minute mission of his own, only to find himself hunted by both MAGMA gunmen and the police in a race against time to stop certain destruction...
810 allkonekt 09 февраля 2009	Скачать книгу

The Beatles Lyrics	Orion Books
Издательство: Orion Books, 2014	PDF, 384 страницы, 11.52 МБ 0 Оценка:
The first-ever collection of the original handwritten Beatles' lyrics. Never before has anyone attempted to track down and publish the original versions of the classic songs, many of which have never yet been published. These documents have ended up in the hands of collectors and friends of the Beatles, scattered across the world at museums and universities. Hunter Davies knew and worked with the Beatles during their heyday, and wrote their first and only authorized biography. In this collection, he has tracked down and reproduced over 100 original handwritten manuscripts of their songs, reproduced here — and, in almost every case, for the very first time. For the Beatles, writing songs was a process that could happen anytime and anywhere — songs might begin as a scribble on the back of an envelope, a napkin or on hotel stationery. From them we gain a unique insight into the remarkable creative process of the greatest songwriters of all time; what they were thinking, how they changed their minds, and then came up with the words which are now known the world over — complete with all the scribbles and crossings out. Each song is given its context: what the Beatles were doing at the time, how and when they came to write and record it, how the original version differs from the final one. Almost every Beatles song has a great story behind it, whether it is 'Yesterday', 'Eleanor Rigby' or 'Yellow Submarine'. Many books have appeared about the Beatles, but in the end what really matters — and will always matter most — is their music. Their music comes out of their lives, just as their lives and emotions are reflected in their music. The Beatles Lyrics is the definitive story of their lives, as uniquely told through their music.
1395 yury-m 15 августа 2016	Скачать книгу

The Wildflower Path	Orion Books
Автор: Harrison Sarah Издательство: Orion Books, 2014	PDF, 480 страниц, 14.40 МБ 8 Оценка:
All families have secrets and many are taken to the grave, but those that aren't can return, generations later, with devastating consequences... For Kate Drake, now a great-grandmother, marriage and family brought peace after years of restless uncertainty. Now, watching her own grown-up children, it seems the world is a no less complicated place. Stella, her fiercely independent daughter, and Will, her handsome, self-indulgent son, have challenges of their own to face, while her granddaughter, Evie, is bringing up a son on her own. But when a secret from the past casts its shadow across four generations of the family, a spoiled war veteran gets a second chance, a stubbornly independent woman opens herself to love, and an older one rediscovers it, while a young boy begins to understand the complexities of adult life.
1744 admin 13 октрября 2017	Скачать книгу

Attachments	Orion Books
Автор: Rowell Rainbow Издательство: Orion Books, 2012	DOC, 368 страниц, 1.00 МБ 7 Оценка:
It's 1999 and for the staff of one newspaper office, the internet is still a novelty. By day, two young women, Beth and Jennifer, spend their hours emailing each other, discussing in hilarious detail every aspect of their lives, from love troubles to family dramas. And by night, Lincoln, a shy, lonely IT guy spends his hours reading every exchange. At first their emails offer a welcome diversion, but as Lincoln unwittingly becomes drawn into their lives, the more he reads, the more he finds himself falling for one of them. By the time Lincoln realizes just how head-over-heels he really is, it's way too late to introduce himself. What would he say to her? 'Hi, I'm the guy who reads your e-mails — and also, I think I love you'. After a series of close encounters, Lincoln decides it's time to muster the courage to follow his heart? and find out whether there really is such a thing as love before first-sight.
1336 lubacha 11 июля 2013	Скачать книгу

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