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Churchill's Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of the Special Forces Desperadoes of WWII
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Quercus/MacLehose Press
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Автор: Lewis Damien
Издательство: Quercus/MacLehose Press, 2015
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DOC, 416 страниц, 1.00 МБ
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In the bleak moments after defeat on mainland Europe in winter 1939, Winston Churchill knew that Britain had to strike back hard. So Britain's wartime leader called for the lightning development of a completely new kind of warfare, recruiting a band of eccentric free-thinking warriors to become the first 'deniable' secret operatives to strike behind enemy lines, offering these volunteers nothing but the potential for glory and all-but-certain death. Churchill's Secret Warriors tells the story of the daring victories for this small force of freelance pirates, undertaking devastatingly effective missions against the Nazis, often dressed in enemy uniforms and with enemy kit, breaking all previously held rules of warfare. Master storyteller Damien Lewis brings the adventures of the secret unit to life, weaving together the stories of the soldiers' brotherhood in this compelling narrative, from the unit's earliest missions to the death of their leader just weeks before the end of the war.
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 delovar
10 декабря 2017
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The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair
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Quercus/MacLehose Press
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Автор: Dicker Joel
Издательство: Quercus/MacLehose Press, 2014
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PDF, 624 страницы, 18.72 МБ
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August 30, 1975. The day of the disappearance. The day a small New Hampshire town lost its innocence. That summer Harry Quebert fell in love with fifteen-year-old Nola Kellergan. Thirty-three years later, her body is dug up from his yard along with a manuscript copy of his career-defining novel. Quebert is the only suspect. Marcus Goldman — Quebert's most gifted protege — throws off his writer's block to clear his mentor's name. Solving the case and penning a new bestseller soon blur together. As his book begins to take on a life of its own, the nation is gripped by the mystery of The Girl Who Touched the Heart of America. But with Nola, in death as in life, nothing is ever as it seems. Joel Dicker's phenomenal European bestseller is a brilliantly intricate murder mystery, a hymn to the boundless reaches of the imagination, and a love story like no other. Nothing you've read or even felt before can prepare you for The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair.
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metroteam
21 июля 2015
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The Director
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Автор: Ignatius David
Издательство: Quercus/MacLehose Press, 2014
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PDF, 384 страницы, 11.52 МБ
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A MAN WITH SOMETHING TO CHANGE. Graham Weber, the new Director of the CIA, is tasked with revolutionising an agency in crisis. Never intimidated by a challenge, Weber intends to do just that. A HACKER WITH SOMETHING TO EXPOSE. Weber's task greatens when a young computer genius approaches the CIA with proof their systems have been compromised. There is a breach. There is a mole. A WOMAN WITH SOMETHING TO PROVE. The agent who takes this walk-in is K. J. Sandoval — a frustrated yet ambitious base chief desperate to prove her worth to the agency and its new Director. Weber must move quickly. And he must choose his allies carefully, if he is to succeed in identifying an enemy that is inside the gates, and out to destroy him.
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yury-m
15 августа 2016
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A Book of Horrors
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Автор: Jones Stephen
Издательство: Quercus/MacLehose Press, 2012
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PDF, 400 страниц, 12.00 МБ
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Many of us grew up on The Pan Book of Horror Stories and its later incarnations. For the first time in a decade or more, there's a successor: A Book of Horrors features brand-new, never-before-published stories by the international Grand Master of horror Stephen King, John Ajvide Linqvist, author of the cult hit Let the Right One In, award-winning playwright Robert Shearman, Sunday Times bestseller Michael Marshall Smith and many others. One word of warning: be sure to read this collection with the lights on!
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1452
admin
16 декабря 2014
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Art
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Издательство: Quercus/MacLehose Press
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PDF, 224 страницы, 6.72 МБ
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Art introduces readers to 100 of the world's most important artists and their paintings, from the 13th century to the modern era. Works by artists including Caravaggio, Vermeer, van Gogh and Warhol are reproduced in superb high quality, arranged chronologically and set in their historical context by Susie Hodge's concise and readable narrative. Including explanations of key periods in art history — from the Early Renaissance to Dutch Realism, and from Rococo to Pop Art — a guide to the world's best art galleries and a helpful glossary of key terms, this is the perfect book for any art lover.
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allkonekt
07 апреля 2009
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The Digital Photography Handbook
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Quercus/MacLehose Press
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Автор: Harman Doug
Издательство: Quercus/MacLehose Press, 2014
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PDF, 224 страницы, 6.72 МБ
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Need to know which digital camera to buy? Want to take better photographs and retouch images? Ready to achieve professional results? This updated edition of The Digital Photography Handbook will allow you to make the most of all the advantages your camera has to offer — as well as guiding you through the latest software to enhance your images, and get professional results with every shot. This book includes expert advice on the art of photography (composition, depth of field and how to photograph a variety of subjects), editing and image manipulation software, how to print your images for the best results, developing a portfolio and mastering the rules of copyright. Doug Harman includes the very latest developments in digital technology, equipping you with everything you need to become a photographer. Contents include: Types of camera, Computers and their software, Memory, Pixels and magnification, Saving images, Exposure, Composition, Light, Camera modes, Special effects, Manipulating images, Photo apps, Retouching old photos, Printing digital images, Selecting printers and paper, Archiving and the cloud, Making money from your images, Copyright rules.
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allkonekt
12 сентября 2019
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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest
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Автор: Larsson Stieg
Издательство: Quercus/MacLehose Press, 2015
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PDF, 720 страниц, 21.60 МБ
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Salander is plotting her revenge — against the man who tried to kill her, and against the government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life. But it is not going to be a straightforward campaign. After taking a bullet to the head, Salander is under close supervision in Intensive Care, and is set to face trial for three murders and one attempted murder on her eventual release. With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his researchers at Millennium magazine, Salander must not only prove her innocence, but identify and denounce the corrupt politicians that have allowed the vulnerable to become victims of abuse and violence. Once a victim herself, Salander is now ready to fight back.
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2617
admin
14 июля 2016
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50 Big Ideas You Really Need to Know
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Quercus/MacLehose Press
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Автор: Dupre Ben
Издательство: Quercus/MacLehose Press, 2009
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PDF, 208 страниц, 6.24 МБ
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50 Big Ideas You Really Need to Know is a concise, accessible and popular guide to the central tenets of Western thought. Every important principle of philosophy, religion, politics, economics, the arts and the sciences is profiled in a series of short illustrated essays, complemented by an informative array of timelines and box features. Platonism, The Soul, Communism, Aristotelianism, Faith, Fascism, The Golden rule, Atheism, Racism, Altruism, Secularism, Feminism, Pluralism, Fundamentalism, Islamism, Liberty, Creationism, Capitalism, Toleration, War, Globalization, Scepticism, Duty, Classicism, Reason, Utopia, Romanticism, Punishment, Liberalism, Modernism, Materialism, Democracy, Surrealism, Relativism, Conservatism, Censorship, Utilitarianism, Imperialism, Big Bang, Existentialism, Nationalism, Chaos, Evil, Social contract, Evolution, Fate, Republicanism, Relativity, Quantum mechanics, Gaia.
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754
anatoly_24
17 сентября 2014
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Spiritual Places: The World's Most Sacred Sites
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Quercus/MacLehose Press
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Автор: Mason Antony
Издательство: Quercus/MacLehose Press, 2014
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PDF, 192 страницы, 5.76 МБ
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Both an inspirational travel guide, and a beautiful reference, Spiritual Places combines awe-inspiring photography and memorable narrative to tell the stories of the holiest temples and ancient ruins, the most hallowed churches and the places of ancient power. Each location has been handpicked for its breathtaking scenery and its uniquely humbling qualities. Spanning every continent on the planet — from the Mayan pyramids of Chichen Itza in Mexico, through the Carnac stones in France and on to the idyllic ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia — acclaimed travel writer Antony Mason has carefully selected the most uplifting places the world has to offer. Encompassing belief systems past and present, this collection of stunning images, enlightening text and essential travel tips will inspire and inform armchair afficionados and seasoned travellers alike.
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697
zorkuzz
16 мая 2017
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Shipwreck: A History of Disasters at Sea
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Quercus/MacLehose Press
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Издательство: Quercus/MacLehose Press
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PDF, 320 страниц, 9.60 МБ
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Shipwrecks have captured our imagination for centuries. Here acclaimed historian Sam Willis traces the astonishing tales of ships that have met with disastrous ends, along with the ensuing acts of courage, moments of sacrifice and episodes of villainy that inevitably occurred in the extreme conditions. Many were freak accidents, and their circumstances so extraordinary that they inspired literature: the ramming of the Essex by a sperm whale was immortalized in Herman Melville's Moby Dick. Some symbolize colossal human tragedy: including the legendary Titanic whose maiden voyage famously went from pleasure cruise to epic catastrophe. From the Kyrenia ship of 300 BC to the Mary Rose, through to the Kursk submarine tragedy of 2000, this is a thrilling work of narrative history from one of our most talented young historians.
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admin
17 августа 2009
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