биографии и мемуары
В книге собраны рассказы о Енисее, выдержки из повестей «Мы идём по Западному Саяну» и «Енисейский Север». Она задумывалась как трилогия о великой реке и людях на её берегах, но получила неожиданное продолжение в Алтае как книга о всей мощи и красоте…
В книге собраны рассказы о Енисее, выдержки из повестей «Мы идём по Западному Саяну» и «Енисейский Север». Она задумывалась как трилогия о великой реке и людях на её берегах, но получила неожиданное продолжение в Алтае как книга о всей мощи и красоте…
From the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, a compelling account of her return to the land in which she grew up.In 1956, some seven years after departed for England, Doris Lessing returned home to Southern Rhodesia. It was a journey that was b…
From the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, a compelling account of her return to the land in which she grew up.In 1956, some seven years after departed for England, Doris Lessing returned home to Southern Rhodesia. It was a journey that was b…
“I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve wondered, especially after a spicy meal, why evolution wasn’t smart enough to build us with buttholes made out of something more durable? Titanium, perhaps?”From the hilarious Mara Altman, Gross Anatomy una…
“I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve wondered, especially after a spicy meal, why evolution wasn’t smart enough to build us with buttholes made out of something more durable? Titanium, perhaps?”From the hilarious Mara Altman, Gross Anatomy una…
An updated edition of the bestselling autobiography of Charlie Kray, elder brother of the Kray twins, Ronnie and Reggie, who are brought to the screen this autumn in a major motion picture.Charlie Kray was the only person who knew the truth behind th…
An updated edition of the bestselling autobiography of Charlie Kray, elder brother of the Kray twins, Ronnie and Reggie, who are brought to the screen this autumn in a major motion picture.Charlie Kray was the only person who knew the truth behind th…
Альберт Эйнштейн является выдающимся учёным и одним из основоположников современной теоретической физики, которому принадлежит заслуга разработки теории относительности. Его глубокомысленные цитаты и афоризмы позволяют нам лучше осознать идеи этого г…
Альберт Эйнштейн является выдающимся учёным и одним из основоположников современной теоретической физики, которому принадлежит заслуга разработки теории относительности. Его глубокомысленные цитаты и афоризмы позволяют нам лучше осознать идеи этого г…
Напевно, немає в українській історії особистості більш суперечливої, яка періодично викликає непримиренні дискусійні баталії в середовищі обивателів і знавців. Черговим приводом для такого сплеску стала свого часу книга Т. Таїрової-Яковлєвої «Іван Ма…
Напевно, немає в українській історії особистості більш суперечливої, яка періодично викликає непримиренні дискусійні баталії в середовищі обивателів і знавців. Черговим приводом для такого сплеску стала свого часу книга Т. Таїрової-Яковлєвої «Іван Ма…
В биографическом очерке Шевченко Ю. Г., к.т.н., представлены эпизоды жизни советского ученого: детские годы, учеба, последующее становление специалиста, эпизоды трудовой деятельности, интересные походы по Крыму, Кавказу, Приполярному Уралу, Алтаю, Ко…
В биографическом очерке Шевченко Ю. Г., к.т.н., представлены эпизоды жизни советского ученого: детские годы, учеба, последующее становление специалиста, эпизоды трудовой деятельности, интересные походы по Крыму, Кавказу, Приполярному Уралу, Алтаю, Ко…
Originally published in 1997 and now available as an ebook.It has not been possible to include the illustrations in the electronic edition.Perhaps the bravest and most inspiring actor of his generation, Harvey Keitel has made his menacing presence fe…
Originally published in 1997 and now available as an ebook.It has not been possible to include the illustrations in the electronic edition.Perhaps the bravest and most inspiring actor of his generation, Harvey Keitel has made his menacing presence fe…
Everyone thinks they know the real Gordon Ramsay: rude, loud, pathologically driven, stubborn as hell. But this is his real story…This is Gordon Ramsay’s autobiography – the first time he has told the full story of how he became the world’s most famo…
Everyone thinks they know the real Gordon Ramsay: rude, loud, pathologically driven, stubborn as hell. But this is his real story…This is Gordon Ramsay’s autobiography – the first time he has told the full story of how he became the world’s most famo…
A major biography of the man who, more than any other, made the twentieth century. Written by an author of great repute.The history of the 20th century is Marx's legacy. Not since Jesus Christ has an obscure pauper inspired such global devotion – or …
A major biography of the man who, more than any other, made the twentieth century. Written by an author of great repute.The history of the 20th century is Marx's legacy. Not since Jesus Christ has an obscure pauper inspired such global devotion – or …
J.G. Ballard was a literary giant. His novels were unique and surprising. To the journalists and admirers who sought him out, Ballard was the ‘seer of Shepperton’; his home the vantage from which he observed the rising suburban tide, part of a changi…
J.G. Ballard was a literary giant. His novels were unique and surprising. To the journalists and admirers who sought him out, Ballard was the ‘seer of Shepperton’; his home the vantage from which he observed the rising suburban tide, part of a changi…
Irresistible to the punters, champion jockey Frankie Dettori is a charismatic personality with an easy charm and immaculate dress sense that make him an instant favourite on the track and a household name off it. His autobiography has been fully upda…
Irresistible to the punters, champion jockey Frankie Dettori is a charismatic personality with an easy charm and immaculate dress sense that make him an instant favourite on the track and a household name off it. His autobiography has been fully upda…
Graham Thorpe’s achievements on the cricket field contrasted wildly with his personal problems, where drink and depression combined to send him spiralling off the rails. This is his brutally honest life story, including his dramatic retirement from T…
Graham Thorpe’s achievements on the cricket field contrasted wildly with his personal problems, where drink and depression combined to send him spiralling off the rails. This is his brutally honest life story, including his dramatic retirement from T…
‘“How did a short bald, man with a speech impediment have such an impact?” How indeed? Like his life, “Inside Story” is a pacy romp. Honest and heartfelt, it should be required reading.’ ObserverOn 28 January 2004, four years to the day after becomin…
‘“How did a short bald, man with a speech impediment have such an impact?” How indeed? Like his life, “Inside Story” is a pacy romp. Honest and heartfelt, it should be required reading.’ ObserverOn 28 January 2004, four years to the day after becomin…
Whether skateboarding across the kitchen as a child,or taking part in the world's most prestigious vintage road race, TV chef James Martin has never been oneto sit still. In this entertaining narrative he revealshow his two passions – cooking and car…
Whether skateboarding across the kitchen as a child,or taking part in the world's most prestigious vintage road race, TV chef James Martin has never been oneto sit still. In this entertaining narrative he revealshow his two passions – cooking and car…
Несколько кротких рассказов-историй о людях ушедшей советской эпохи с иронией и не только с иронией, но и всерьез — ибо это поколение заслуживает вечной памяти и уважения потомков.
Несколько кротких рассказов-историй о людях ушедшей советской эпохи с иронией и не только с иронией, но и всерьез — ибо это поколение заслуживает вечной памяти и уважения потомков.
«Пицца МОСГУГ» представляет собой произвольное смешение противоречивых переживаний и рассуждений о повседневной жизни советского школьника и студента геодезического института. Пересказ в художественной обработке реальных случаев из жизни молодого чел…
«Пицца МОСГУГ» представляет собой произвольное смешение противоречивых переживаний и рассуждений о повседневной жизни советского школьника и студента геодезического института. Пересказ в художественной обработке реальных случаев из жизни молодого чел…
Это не просто книга. Это 60 страниц отборной ахинеи, подкрепленной петросянскими шуточками.
Все персонажи не вымышлены, совпадения неслучайны.
Это не просто книга. Это 60 страниц отборной ахинеи, подкрепленной петросянскими шуточками.
Все персонажи не вымышлены, совпадения неслучайны.
The definitive critical study of Tolkien’s greatest works by the respected and world renowned Tolkien scholar Professor T.A. Shippey.Following the unprecedented and universal acclaim for The Lord of the Rings, the respected academic and world-renowne…
The definitive critical study of Tolkien’s greatest works by the respected and world renowned Tolkien scholar Professor T.A. Shippey.Following the unprecedented and universal acclaim for The Lord of the Rings, the respected academic and world-renowne…
Bestselling biographer Sean Smith takes on the world’s number one reality star, Kim Kardashian West. This is the ultimate insight into the reality behind the woman who has defined fame in our modern culture – her childhood, her family, her turbulent …
Bestselling biographer Sean Smith takes on the world’s number one reality star, Kim Kardashian West. This is the ultimate insight into the reality behind the woman who has defined fame in our modern culture – her childhood, her family, her turbulent …