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Richard Holmes’s great work of biographical exploration, published alongside its sister volume ‘Sidetracks’.In 1985, Richard Holmes published a small book of essays called ‘Footsteps’ and the writing of biography was changed forever. A daring mix of …
Richard Holmes’s great work of biographical exploration, published alongside its sister volume ‘Sidetracks’.In 1985, Richard Holmes published a small book of essays called ‘Footsteps’ and the writing of biography was changed forever. A daring mix of …
В настоящую книгу, которая представляет собой собрание сочинений выдающегося российского и польского цивилиста и процессуалиста Е.В. Васьковского, включена его фундаментальная работа в области гражданского процесса – «Курс гражданского процесса». Это…
В настоящую книгу, которая представляет собой собрание сочинений выдающегося российского и польского цивилиста и процессуалиста Е.В. Васьковского, включена его фундаментальная работа в области гражданского процесса – «Курс гражданского процесса». Это…
Новая книга А. Максимова посвящена Герою России, легендарному сотруднику Службы внешней разведки Л.Р. Квасникову, которого называют идеологом и стратегом атомной разведки. С юношеских лет жизненный путь Леонида Романовича был связан с техникой; четве…
Новая книга А. Максимова посвящена Герою России, легендарному сотруднику Службы внешней разведки Л.Р. Квасникову, которого называют идеологом и стратегом атомной разведки. С юношеских лет жизненный путь Леонида Романовича был связан с техникой; четве…
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…
The sequel to the bestselling Silvertown, which tells the story of Aunt Daisy, and all the other Aunt Daisys – the locals of the old East End.For more than a century, hopping was the main event in the East End calendar – an annual expedition of over …
The sequel to the bestselling Silvertown, which tells the story of Aunt Daisy, and all the other Aunt Daisys – the locals of the old East End.For more than a century, hopping was the main event in the East End calendar – an annual expedition of over …
As Britain's most successful and high profile make-up artist, for the past 15 years Gary Cockerill has glossed the lips, curled the lashes and shared the secrets of the famous and fabulous.With his unique style of super-sexy, uber-glamorous make-up, …
As Britain's most successful and high profile make-up artist, for the past 15 years Gary Cockerill has glossed the lips, curled the lashes and shared the secrets of the famous and fabulous.With his unique style of super-sexy, uber-glamorous make-up, …
A former Southampton, Blackburn, Chelsea and England full-back, the erudite and engaging Graeme Le Saux is far removed from the archetypal British footballer. His distinctive commentary on all the major issues in football, on the pitch and beyond, pr…
A former Southampton, Blackburn, Chelsea and England full-back, the erudite and engaging Graeme Le Saux is far removed from the archetypal British footballer. His distinctive commentary on all the major issues in football, on the pitch and beyond, pr…
A charming memoir from one of America’s best-loved novelists, William Wharton, author of war-time classic ‘Birdy’.Before even penning his first novel, William Wharton had left his home in Los Angeles to live with his family in Paris. On a romantic wh…
A charming memoir from one of America’s best-loved novelists, William Wharton, author of war-time classic ‘Birdy’.Before even penning his first novel, William Wharton had left his home in Los Angeles to live with his family in Paris. On a romantic wh…
The brilliant first biography of the man President Nixon called 'the most dangerous man in America'.Timothy Leary was one of the most controversial and divisive figures of the twentieth century. President Nixon called him 'the most dangerous man in A…
The brilliant first biography of the man President Nixon called 'the most dangerous man in America'.Timothy Leary was one of the most controversial and divisive figures of the twentieth century. President Nixon called him 'the most dangerous man in A…
Founder of one of the most influential and successful rock bands of all time, legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has nevertheless remained an enigma. In this definitive and comprehensive biography of his life so far, Chris Salewicz draws on …
Founder of one of the most influential and successful rock bands of all time, legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has nevertheless remained an enigma. In this definitive and comprehensive biography of his life so far, Chris Salewicz draws on …
Join the world's hottest pop star on his rollercoaster ride to superstardom!His debut album has already gone platinum. He's sung for the President of the United States. His screaming fans have stormed TV studios and shut down shopping malls. Justin B…
Join the world's hottest pop star on his rollercoaster ride to superstardom!His debut album has already gone platinum. He's sung for the President of the United States. His screaming fans have stormed TV studios and shut down shopping malls. Justin B…
The authorised life story of the king who gave up his throne for love, by one of our most distinguished biographers.In this masterly authorized biography, Philip Ziegler reveals the complex personality of Edward VIII, the only British monarch to have…
The authorised life story of the king who gave up his throne for love, by one of our most distinguished biographers.In this masterly authorized biography, Philip Ziegler reveals the complex personality of Edward VIII, the only British monarch to have…
Настоящий сборник посвящен памяти двух выдающихся деятелей российской юридической науки – профессоров кафедры международного частного и гражданского права МГИМО Виталия Алексеевича Кабатова, заслуженного деятеля науки РСФСР, и Сергея Николаевича Лебе…
Настоящий сборник посвящен памяти двух выдающихся деятелей российской юридической науки – профессоров кафедры международного частного и гражданского права МГИМО Виталия Алексеевича Кабатова, заслуженного деятеля науки РСФСР, и Сергея Николаевича Лебе…
В книге О. Р. Айрапетова, к. и. н., доцента МГУ, представлена подробная биография Николая Николаевича Обручева – выдающегося русского военного деятеля, одного из основателей службы Генерального штаба, русской военной статистики и журналистики, автора…
В книге О. Р. Айрапетова, к. и. н., доцента МГУ, представлена подробная биография Николая Николаевича Обручева – выдающегося русского военного деятеля, одного из основателей службы Генерального штаба, русской военной статистики и журналистики, автора…
Всеми нами любимы фильмы выдающегося кинорежиссера и актера – Леонида Гайдая. Пользующиеся баснословной популярностью в 60‒80-е годы прошлого века, они и сейчас не теряют своей злободневности и в самые мрачные будни нашей действительности способны за…
Всеми нами любимы фильмы выдающегося кинорежиссера и актера – Леонида Гайдая. Пользующиеся баснословной популярностью в 60‒80-е годы прошлого века, они и сейчас не теряют своей злободневности и в самые мрачные будни нашей действительности способны за…
В книгу Ираклия Андроникова «Всё живо…» вошли его неповторимые устные рассказы, поразительно запечатлевшие время. Это истории в лицах, увиденные своими глазами, где автор и рассказчик совместились в одном человеке. Вторая часть книги – штрихи к портр…
В книгу Ираклия Андроникова «Всё живо…» вошли его неповторимые устные рассказы, поразительно запечатлевшие время. Это истории в лицах, увиденные своими глазами, где автор и рассказчик совместились в одном человеке. Вторая часть книги – штрихи к портр…
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…