Shakespeare, Mozart, Madame Curie, Albert Einstein ...what do these people have in common? See the world through the eyes of a genius.
1981 Руб.
The Time Traveller has travelled to the year 802,701. He finds that people have become weak, child-like creatures. They seem happy, but why are they so frightened of the dark? 21,527 words. British English. Retold by David Maule.
2678 Руб.
The Time Traveller has travelled to the year 802,701. He finds that people have become weak, child-like creatures. They seem happy, but why are they so frightened of the dark? 21,527 words. British English. Retold by David Maule.
2141 Руб.
A Chinese politician is assassinated in Hong Kong and Jason Bourne's name is found at the scene. The killer has returned! Who will he kill next? And how can he be stopped? 27,914 words. American English. Retold by David Maule.
2678 Руб.
In these three stories we meet a young woman terrified of a mysterious 'speckled band', a family who think that five orange pips are a sign of death; and a banker who believes that his son is a thief. 15,431 words. British English. Retold by David Maule.
3428 Руб.
The third heart-racing thriller in the bestselling author's King & Maxwell series. . . Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are both haunted by their last case. Realizing that Michelle is teetering on the brink of self-destruction from long-buried demons, Sean arranges therapy for his reluctant partner. But instead of focusing on her recovery, Michelle unearths disturbing secrets in the hospital . . . Sean accepts a much-needed job. A physicist, Monk Turing, has died in mysterious circumstances near Babbage Town - a secretive establishment populated by an eccentric group of scientists and cryptographers, funded by an anonymous but powerful group. Meanwhile the dead man's young daughter, piano-playing prodigy Viggie, has secrets of her own. But what is the significance of the phrase 'codes and blood'? Directly across the York River from Babbage Town lies the sinister CIA training ground, Camp Peary, where Monk Turing's body was found. With both the FBI and CIA breathing down Sean's neck, can he discover the truth? And will he be in time to save Michelle from herself?
628 Руб.
In Simple Genius, David Baldacci returns to the main characters from bestsellers Split Second and Hour Game. Former secret service agents Sean King and Michelle Maxwell must overcome their personal demons to solve two new mysteries. Scarred by the past. Realizing that Maxwell is teetering on the brink of self-destruction, King arranges therapy for his reluctant partner. But is the hospital hiding its own disturbing secrets? A mysterious death. When a physicist dies near a secret compound of scientists and cartographers, funded by an anonymous but powerful group, a down-on-his-luck King takes the case. A larger conspiracy? The body was found opposite the compound, directly across the York River, near Camp Peary – a sinister CIA training ground. And they’re watching King’s investigation. Is Maxwell right in her suspicions of foul play in the hospital? And with both the FBI and CIA breathing down King’s neck, can he discover the truth in time?
2444 Руб.
Inventors are special people. They solve old problems with new ideas. Their inventions can help people or destroy them, but only the greatest ideas will change the world. 15,423 words. American English.
2141 Руб.
Two men, each mysteriously summoned by telegram, witness a bizarre killing. The telegrams are signed "Jason Bourne." Only they know Bourne's true identity and understand that the telegrams are really a message from Bourne's mortal enemy, Carlos, also known as The Jackal, the world's deadliest and most elusive terrorist. And furthermore, they know what the Jackal wants: a final confrontation with Bourne. Now David Webb must do what he hoped never to do again - assume the terrible identity of Jason Bourne. His plan is simple: to infiltrate the Medusan group and use himself as bait to lure the cunning Jackal into a deadly trap - a trap from which only one of them will escape. Retold by David Maule.
1915 Руб.
Inventors are special people. They solve old problems with new ideas. Their inventions can help people or destroy them, but only the greatest ideas will change the world. 15,423 words. American English.
2678 Руб.
Each new book confirms and extends his genius, and this new short story collection is no exception. In the stories that make up Oblivion, David Foster Wallace conjoins the rawest, most naked humanity with the infinite convolutions of self-consciousness - a combination that is dazzlingly, uniquely his.
1974 Руб.
From phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams comes another collection of more hilariously horrible children! Look out! It’s more badly behaved boys and ghoulish girls! Like Boastful Barnabas who is so big-headed he might just explode! And Tandy and her titanic tantrums and who will be crowned bully of the year! From number one bestselling author David Walliams come ten more hilarious and horrendous tales, illustrated throughout by artistic genius Tony Ross.
1147 Руб.
Number one bestselling author David Walliams presents his first picture book for children of 3 and up, illustrated by artistic genius Tony Ross. What's big, blue, bossy, and turns up uninvited? A slightly annoying elephant, of course! Introducing a magnificently warm and funny picture book from two remarkable talents. Adopt your copy today!
1926 Руб.
Ten cautionary tales and a delightfully dreadful cast of characters from number one bestselling author David Walliams! Are you ready to meet the world’s worst children? Five beastly boys and five gruesome girls! Like Sofia Sofa, a TV superfan so stuck to the sofa that she’s turning into one! And Blubbering Bertha, a bawling big sister with a horrid habit of telling tales! From number one bestselling author David Walliams comes this collection of deliciously mischievous tales, illustrated throughout by artistic genius Tony Ross.
4099 Руб.
A highlight amongst Murdoch's novels, shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. It's the midsummer ball at Oxford, and a group of men and women - friends since university days - have gathered under the stars. Included in this group is David Crimond, a genius and fervent Marxist. Years earlier the friends had persuaded David to write a philosophical and political book on their behalf. But opinions and loyalties have changed, and on this summer evening the long-resting ghosts of the past come careering back into the present.
2623 Руб.
Perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and David Solomons, this is a new hilarious adventure from the creative team behind the bestselling I Swapped My Brother On The Internet. Keith has entered the Junior Mega Brain quiz and he's determined to win. The problem is – he's not really a genius. Even worse, his sister Minerva actually is, and Keith will have to go head to head against her. Keith needs to get super smart and fast! Could he just steal Min's brain? Or will some awesome inventions, sneezing rabbits and fearsome flapjacks be the genius way to victory?
2249 Руб.
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