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A brand new edition of the Carnegie-medal-winning book, from master story-teller Terry Pratchett. With magical illustrations from Laura Ellen-Andersen. Even wizards produce leftovers. But a wizard’s rubbish is laced with magic, and for the rats that forage this rubbish, the magic has changed them – they can speak and read, and have rather grand ambitions for a comfortable retirement. Which is perfect for a con-cat like Maurice. He has his own magical talents, and wants to get rich quick. Together with the rats, and young (rather simple) Keith, the ‘piper’, they work the towns to create their very own plague of rats - then lure them away for cash. But in the run-down town Bad Blintz, this little con goes wrong, and suddenly these educated rodents aren’t playing to the piper’s tune...
| Авторы | Террі Пратчетт |
| Издательство | Penguin |
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The God Delusion caused a sensation when it was published in 2006. Within weeks it became the most hotly debated topic, with Dawkins himself branded as either saint or sinner for presenting his hard-hitting, impassioned rebuttal of religion of all types. His argument could hardly be more topical. While Europe is becoming increasingly secularized, the rise of religious fundamentalism, whether in the Middle East or Middle America, is dramatically and dangerously dividing opinion around the world. In America, and elsewhere, a vigorous dispute between 'intelligent design' and Darwinism is seriously undermining and restricting the teaching of science. In many countries religious dogma from medieval times still serves to abuse basic human rights such as women's and gay rights. And all from a belief in a God whose existence lacks evidence of any kind. Dawkins attacks God in all his forms. He eviscerates the major arguments for religion and demonstrates the supreme improbability of a supreme being. He shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry and abuses children. The God Delusion is a brilliantly argued, fascinating polemic that will be required reading for anyone interested in this most emotional and important subject.
| Авторы | Річард Докінз |
| Издательство | Penguin |
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Scott Schuman just wanted to take photographs of people on the street who looked great. His now famous blog ['the bellwether American site that turned photo blogging into an art form'New York Times] was an attempt to showcase the wonderful and varied sartorial tastes of real people - not only those of the fashion industry. The book is a beautiful anthology of Scott's favourite shots from around the world. They include photographs of well-known fashion figures as well as those shots of the anonymous passerby whose imagination and taste delight the viewer. From the streets of Rio to Bejing, Stockholm to Milan, these are the people that have inspired Scott and in turn, inspired designers and people of all ages, wages and nationalities with an interest in fashion. Intimately designed and created with Scott, the book is a handsome object in its own right, in full colour on hand-picked, quality paper.
| Издательство | Penguin |
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When he hears her favourite Beatles song, Toru Watanabe recalls his first love Naoko, the girlfriend of his best friend Kizuki. Immediately he is transported back almost twenty years to his student days in Tokyo, adrift in a world of uneasy friendships, casual sex, passion, loss and desire - to a time when an impetuous young woman called Midori marches into his life and he has to choose between the future and the past. The Vintage edition of Norwegian Wood has sold over 365,000 copies since 2001. (Other special editions e.g. Waterstones hbk and Vintage East promo have sold a combined 23,000) - Norwegian Wood is Murakami's bestselling novel Norwegian Wood was adapted into a film by Tran Anh Hung, with a soundtrack by Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood, released in the UK in March 2011. The film tie-in edition has sold 83,000 copies (home and export) to date. Murakami's magnum opus, the trilogy 1Q84, was published by Harvill Secker in 2011 to rapturous reviews and his best-ever hardback sales: both volumes were Sunday Times bestsellers and combined hardback sales are nearly at 180,000 copies Over two million copies sold in Japan, 1 million within the first year of publication. Norwegian Wood made Murakami into a celebrity, and he fled Japan with his wife to live in the US Murakami's entire backlist will be rejacketed in a new iconic, witty and collectable series style to coincide with the publication of 1Q84 in Vintage
| Авторы | Мураками Харуки |
| Издательство | Penguin |
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Henry James’ short novel «The Turn of the Screw» belongs to the literary works that have been among the most inspiring pieces to filmmakers, as well as the biography of Count Dracula or the tragic story of Frankenstein. The American writer endows the genre of a mystery short novel with deep psychological veracity and immerses readers in the world of characters’ feelings and concerns. He pays special attention to the problems of conscience, commitment, morality, innocence, and sin, elaborating them in a new way every time. The independence and ingenuousness of a young American — the protagonist of «Daisy Miller» short novel — challenge the conservative and pretentious European society, limited by conventions and restrictions, and the collision of two cultures results in a tragedy.
Повість Генрі Джеймса «Закрут гвинта», як і життєпис графа Дракули або трагічна історія Франкенштейна, належить до літературних творів, що найчастіше надихали кінематографістів. У жанр містичної повісті американський письменник привносить глибоку психологічну достовірність, занурюючи читача у світ почуттів та переживань своїх героїв. Загострену увагу він приділяє проблемам совісті, обов’язку, моральності, невинності та гріховності, щоразу розкриваючи їх по-новому. Незалежність і безпосередність молодої американки — головної героїні повісті «Дейзі Міллер» стають викликом для консервативного й манірного європейського товариства, скутого умовностями та обмеженнями, і зіткнення двох культур призводить до трагедії.
Повість Генрі Джеймса «Закрут гвинта», як і життєпис графа Дракули або трагічна історія Франкенштейна, належить до літературних творів, що найчастіше надихали кінематографістів. У жанр містичної повісті американський письменник привносить глибоку психологічну достовірність, занурюючи читача у світ почуттів та переживань своїх героїв. Загострену увагу він приділяє проблемам совісті, обов’язку, моральності, невинності та гріховності, щоразу розкриваючи їх по-новому. Незалежність і безпосередність молодої американки — головної героїні повісті «Дейзі Міллер» стають викликом для консервативного й манірного європейського товариства, скутого умовностями та обмеженнями, і зіткнення двох культур призводить до трагедії.
| Авторы | Генри Джеймс |
| Издательство | Знання |
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Peppa Pig and her family are having fun sorting and recycling their rubbish. Miss Rabbit is having fun recycling, too, until she tries to recycle something she shouldn't! Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout.
| Издательство | Penguin |
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Джером Клапка Джером — відомий англійський письменник-гуморист і драматург. У його найкращому творі — повісті “Троє у човні (не кажучи про пса!)” немає ні різкої сатири, ні жорсткого глузування, а натомість із блискучим і доброзичливим гумором показано комізм звичайних життєвих ситуацій. Замість серйозного путівника Темзою автор подарував читачам яскравий і незабутній портрет вікторіанської Англії. Герої Джерома дуже колоритні й симпатичні, а жарти смішні та дотепні, тому книга й досі залишається надзвичайно популярною у світі.
| Авторы | Джером К. Джером |
| Издательство | Знання |
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The Catcher in the Rye is J . D. Salinger's world-famous novel of disaffected youth. Holden Caulfield is a seventeen- year-old dropout who has just been kicked out of his fourth school. Navigating his way through the challenges of growing up, Holden dissects the 'phony' aspects of society, and the 'phonies' themselves: the headmaster whose affability depends on the wealth of the parents, his roommate who scores with girls using sickly-sweet affection. Written with the clarity of a boy leaving childhood behind, The Catcher in the Rye explores the world with disarming frankness and a warm, affecting charisma which has made this novel a universally loved classic of twentieth-century literature.
| Авторы | Сэлинджер Джером Д |
| Издательство | Penguin |
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Side Hustle is about much more than just making some extra cash; it’s about freedom and job security in today’s unstable business environment. That’s because when you receive income from multiple different sources, you are no longer dependent on the whims of a single employer. It affords you choices and options. In the style of $100 Startup, full of practical exercises and peppered with inspiring stories, Side Hustle shows readers how to brainstorm, choose, implement, launch and refine their side business in just 27 days – with little to no budget and without having to quit their current job.
| Авторы | Крис Гильбо |
| Издательство | Penguin |
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When a poor miller's son is left a cat by his father, he wonders how he will ever make any money. Perhaps the cat can help him? For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All titles feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. All titles include comprehension questions or puzzles, guidance notes and book band information for schools. This Level 3 title is suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.
| Издательство | Penguin |
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From the master of the absurd, these two stories of an unnamed vagrant contending with decay and death combine bleakness with the blackest of humour. Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to James Baldwin, Truman Capote to Stanislaw Lem and George Orwell to Shirley Jackson; essays radical and inspiring; poems moving and disturbing; stories surreal and fabulous; taking us from the deep South to modern Japan, New York's underground scene to the farthest reaches of outer space.
| Авторы | Самюел Беккет |
| Издательство | Penguin |
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Haunting stories from the Soviet-Afghan War from the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature From 1979 to 1989 Soviet troops engaged in a devastating war in Afghanistan that claimed thousands of casualties on both sides. While the Soviet Union talked about a 'peace-keeping' mission, the dead were shipped back in sealed zinc coffins. Boys in Zinc presents the honest testimonies of soldiers, doctors and nurses, mothers, wives and siblings who describe the lasting effects of war. Weaving together their stories, Svetlana Alexievich shows us the truth of the Soviet-Afghan conflict: the killing and the beauty of small everyday moments, the shame of returned veterans, the worries of all those left behind. When it was first published in the USSR in 1991, Boys in Zinc sparked huge controversy for its unflinching, harrowing insight into the realities of war.
| Авторы | Светлана Алексиевич |
| Издательство | Penguin |
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How the West's six 'killer apps' transformed the history of the world. In 1412, Europe was a miserable backwater ravaged by plague, bad sanitation and incessant war, while the Orient was home to dazzling civilizations. Yet, somehow, the West came to dominate the Rest for most of the next half millennium. In this vital, brilliant book, Niall Ferguson reveals the six 'killer applications' that the Rest lacked: competition, science, property rights, medicine, consumerism and the work ethic. And he asks: do we still have these winning tools? Or is this the end of Western ascendancy? Winner of the Estoril Global Issues Distinguished Book Prize 2013.
| Авторы | Фергюсон Ниал |
| Издательство | Penguin |
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Samantha is a high-powered lawyer in London. She works all hours, has no home life, and cares only about getting a partnership.She thrives on the pressure and adrenalin. Until one day... she makes a mistake. A mistake so huge, it'll wreck her career. She walks right out of the office, gets on the first train she sees, and finds herself in the middle of nowhere. Asking for directions at a big, beautiful house, she is mistaken for the interviewee housekeeper and finds herself being offered the job. They have no idea they've hired a Cambridge-educated lawyer with an IQ of 158 - Samantha has no idea how to work the oven. Disaster ensues. It's chaos as Samantha battles with the washing machine...the ironing board...and attempts to cook a cordon bleu dinner.But gradually, she falls in love with her new life in a wholly unexpected way.
| Авторы | Кинселла Софи |
| Издательство | Penguin |
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Anarchism is a radical scepticism about structures of domination, authority and hierarchy throughout human life, from the patriarchal family to imperialism. The anarchist asks those in power to prove their claims to authority - and argues that if their systems can't be justified then they ought to be dismantled and replaced by something more free and just. In On Anarchism, Noam Chomsky - author, activist and anarchist - offers a vital overview of the meanings of anarchism and the foundations of his thought. Refuting the notion of anarchism as a fixed idea, and disputing the traditional fault lines between anarchism and socialism, this is a book sure to challenge, provoke and inspire. Profoundly relevant to our times, it is a touch-stone for political activists and an essential introduction for anyone interested in deeping their understanding of both anarchism and Chomsky's thought.
| Авторы | Ноам Хомский |
| Издательство | Penguin |
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This sturdy board book contains an abridged version of the classic fairy tale and is great for sharing with the very youngest of children. Enjoy Tony Ross' bright illustrations as you follow the adventures of Goldilocks and find out what happens when the three bears come home from their walk!
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In this tactile early-learning playbook which features artwork from The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle picture books, first concepts such as colours, numbers, shapes and first words are introduced through textures, words and pictures. Ideal for older babies and toddlers, this bright, sturdy board book is perfect for sharing and encouraging interactive play.
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Cook amazing food for every occasion and eating eventuality with Ultimate. This is the cooking bible from the food magicians at Buzzfeed's Tasty. Because this is Tasty, you know you can trust that the 150 recipes in this book are all fun to make, inventive, simple to follow and extremely delicious. Find two sections to choose from: Impress Yourself and Impress Your Friends. Cook both fast and authentic recipes for your favourite classic dishes. Turn to Tasty for inspiration for special occasions like Christmas, birthday, Valentine's, date night, parties... What ever you fancy, you'll find an amazing recipe here. Includes: Garlic Butter Steak, The Best Crispy Chicken Parmesan, Slow-cooked Honey and Spice Lamb Shanks, Sweet and Sour Sunday Brisket, Ultimate Roast Turkey, Scalloped Potatoes, Fancy Party Nachos, Molten Lava Brownies, Perfect Fluffy Pancakes, Easy Brunch Bake, Latte Coffee Cake and so much more. The second official cookbook from Buzzfeed's Tasty.
| Издательство | Penguin |
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Science and fiction interweave delightfully in these playful Cosmicomic short stories.Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to James Baldwin, Truman Capote to Stanislaw Lem and George Orwell to Shirley Jackson; essays radical and inspiring; poems moving and disturbing; stories surreal and fabulous; taking us from the deep South to modern Japan, New York's underground scene to the farthest reaches of outer space.
| Авторы | Кальвино Итало |
| Издательство | Penguin |
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The legendary sixties New York pop artist Andy Warhol's hilarious and insightful vignettes and aphorisms on the topics of love, fame and beauty. Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to James Baldwin, Truman Capote to Stanislaw Lem and George Orwell to Shirley Jackson; essays radical and inspiring; poems moving and disturbing; stories surreal and fabulous; taking us from the deep South to modern Japan, New York's underground scene to the farthest reaches of outer space.
| Авторы | Енді Уорхол |
| Издательство | Penguin |
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