Thorsons The Complete Secrets of Happy Children Biddulph Steve, Biddulph Shaaron

At Edinburgh's Department of Environmental Health, hard-drinking, womanising officer Danny Skinner wants to uncover secrets: 'the bedroom secrets of the master chefs', secrets he believes might just help him understand his self-destructive impulses. But the arrival of the virginal, model-railway enthusiast Brian Kibby at the department provokes an uncharacteristic response in Skinner, and threatens to throw his mission off course. Consumed by loathing for his nemesis, Skinner enacts a curse, and when Kibby contracts a horrific and debilitating mystery virus, Skinner understands that their destinies are supernaturally bound, and he is faced with a terrible dilemma

This is the complete waste of time you've been waiting for! • Cram your cranium full of nonsense as you solve over 40 wacky and absurd puzzles in this collection. Filled with absurd situations, nonsense plays on words and perplexing picture puzzles, these conundrums showcase the best of British humor with hilariously surreal full-colour artwork accompanying each one • Includes • Riddles • Anagrams • Rebus puzzles • Cryptograms • Whether you're looking to curb the boredom for a few minutes or procrastinate your life away*, these highly addictive puzzles are for you • * This book cannot be held responsible for the loss of your job, partner or social life

Особый подарочный сборник произведений Алана Милна к 90-летию первого появления Винни-Пуха в печати • Винни-Пух, наравне с медвежонком Паддингтоном и кроликом Питером, давно стал классическим детским персонажем. Может быть, он простоват и наивен, но всегда готов к приключениям вместе со своими друзьями Пятачком, осликом Иа и, конечно, Кристофером Робином • В издание входят повести «Винни-Пух» и «Дом на Пуховой опушке» и стихи из сборников «Когда мы были совсем маленькими» и «Нам уже шесть». Издание в футляре • Книга «Winnie-the-Pooh. The Complete Collection of Stories & Poems» Алана Александера Милна в оригинальном оформлении художника Э. Х. Шепарда, станет замечательным подарком для детей • По мотивам произведений Алана Милна были сняты культовые американские и советские мультфильмы

Уильям Шекспир (1564–1616) считается величайшим драматургом всех времен. На протяжении веков его произведения очаровывали читателей своими оригинальными сюжетами, великолепной поэзией и остроумным повествованием. Среди известнейших работ классика можно найти как трагедии – «Гамлет», «Король Лир», «Отелло» и «Макбет», – так и исторические пьесы и комедии – «Сон в летнюю ночь», «Укрощение строптивой», «Как вам это понравится» • Сборник The Complete Works of William Shakespeare является перепечаткой издания Shakespeare Head Press. В нем представлены все пьесы в хронологическом порядке, а также сонеты Шекспира и более длинные поэмы «Венера и Адонис» и «Обесчещенная Лукреция». Сборник станет прекрасным подарком для поклонников творчества классика

The second book by the bestselling author of Extraordinary Insects • Trees clean air and water; hoverflies and bees pollinate our crops; the kingfisher inspired the construction of high-speed trains. In Tapestries of Life, bestselling author Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson explains how closely we are all connected with the natural world, highlighting our indelible link with nature’s finely knit system and our everyday lives • In the heart of natural world is a life-support system like no other, a collective term that describes all the goods and services we receive – food, fresh water, medicine, pollination, pollution control, carbon sequestration, erosion prevention, recreation, spiritual health and so much more. In this utterly captivating book, Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson sets out to explore these wonderful, supportive elements – taking the reader on a journey through the surprising characteristics of the natural world

Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches, and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines? • The official screenplay of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is the ultimate companion to the film, and invites readers to explore every scene of the complete script penned by J.K. Rowling & Steve Kloves. Special features include behind-the-scenes content and commentary from David Yates, David Heyman, Jude Law, Eddie Redmayne, Colleen Atwood and more

For years, a battered, brown leather suitcase sat in a loft. It contained a treasure trove: more than 250 children’s books from the Soviet Union, most in Russian, but with some in Ukrainian and even a few in Yiddish, almost all published between 1930 and 1933. The collection reveals aspects of the early USSR after the October Revolution and the central role of children’s literature in Soviet culture. Among the stories designed to educate new young citizens are rare editions by Vladimir Lebedev, Vera Ermolaeva, and Aleksandr Dejneka, as well as a remarkable group of Ukrainian books, until now considered as undiscovered areas for even the most dedicated researchers

It is more than a century since the ascetic, gaunt and enigmatic detective, Sherlock Holmes, made his first appearance in A Study in Scarlet. From 1891, beginning with The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, the now legendary and pioneering Strand Magazine began serialising Arthur Conan Doyle's matchless tales of detection, featuring the incomparable sleuth patiently assisted by his doggedly loyal and lovably pedantic friend and companion, Dr Watson. The stories are illustrated by the remarkable Sydney Paget from whom our images of Sherlock Holmes and his world derive and who first equipped Holmes with his famous deerstalker hat. The literary cult of Sherlock Holmes shows no sign of fading with time as each new generation comes to love and revere the penetrating mind and ruthless logic which were the undoing of so many Victorian master criminals

Lu Xun (Lu Hsun) is arguably the greatest writer of modern China, and is considered by many to be the founder of modern Chinese literature. Lu Xun's stories both indict outdated Chinese traditions and embrace China's cultural richness and individuality. This volume presents brand-new translations by Julia Lovell of all of Lu Xun's stories, including 'The Real Story of Ah-Q', 'Diary of a Madman', 'A Comedy of Ducks', 'The Divorce' and 'A Public Example', among others. With an afterword by Yiyun Li

From the Wright brothers' first powered flight, to Concorde's final voyage and the tragic crash of the Columbia, Flight takes you on a sky-high journey through the history of aviation.Charting the trailblazers, jet test pilots and constant progress at the cutting-edge of technology, every aspect of flight is explored in this stunning book. Recalling memorable events - record-breaking flights, aerial warfare and hijackings - Flight is the story of how man's dream to fly became a reality.This new compact edition features incredible photography and breathtaking stats; the perfect bookshelf addition for everyone interested in how we took to the skies

Timing is everything... How can we use the hidden patterns of the day to build the ideal schedule? Why do certain breaks dramatically improve student test results? When should you have your first coffee of the day? Why is singing in time with other people as good for us as exercise? And what is the ideal time to quit a job, switch careers or get married? In When, Daniel H. Pink distills cutting edge research and data on timing and synthesises them into a fascinating, readable narrative. Packed with irresistible stories and practical takeaways, it provides compelling insights into how we can live richer, more engaged lives

"Чарли и шоколадная фабрика" и "Чарли и большой стеклянный лифт" объединены в одном объемном издании с потрясающим новым брендом Roald Dahl! • В "Чарли и шоколадной фабрике" мистер Вилли Вонка открыл ворота своей удивительной фабрики Чарли Бакету, нашему герою, и четырем отталкивающим детям. Это Огастес Глуп (жадный), Верука Солт (испорченная), Вайолет Борегард (любительница жвачки) и Майк Тиви (телевизионный наркоман) • Далее, в "Чарли и большом стеклянном лифте", Чарли и его семья оказываются на орбите Земли вместе с мистером Вилли Вонкой. Свист! • Так что хватайся за свой желудок! Держите свои шляпы! Пожалуйста, обратите внимание. Мистер Вонка не хотел бы потерять никого из вас на данном этапе разбирательства… • Книга на английском языке • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator together in a single bumper volume with phizz-whizzing new Roald Dahl branding! • In Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Mr Willy Wonka opened the gates of his amazing factory to Charlie Bucket, our hero, and four repulsive children