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The story of Emma and Carl Jung's highly unconventional marriage, their relationship with Freud, and their part in the early years of Psychoanalysis.Emma Jung was clever, ambitious and immensely wealthy, one of the richest heiresses in Switzerland wh…
The story of Emma and Carl Jung's highly unconventional marriage, their relationship with Freud, and their part in the early years of Psychoanalysis.Emma Jung was clever, ambitious and immensely wealthy, one of the richest heiresses in Switzerland wh…
Это книга писателя-биографа – не врача, книга не столько о медицине – о всей жизни Льва Толстого, от рождения «в Ясной Поляне на кожаном диване» до последних минут на прежде мало кому ведомой железнодорожной станции, по прибытии на которую, он, всеми…
Это книга писателя-биографа – не врача, книга не столько о медицине – о всей жизни Льва Толстого, от рождения «в Ясной Поляне на кожаном диване» до последних минут на прежде мало кому ведомой железнодорожной станции, по прибытии на которую, он, всеми…
An intense and emotive memoir of one girl’s difficult family upbringing in a Singaporean Chinese family during the Second World War.Lucy Lum was the third of seven children, born in Singapore in 1933 into a Chinese immigrant family ruled with an iron…
An intense and emotive memoir of one girl’s difficult family upbringing in a Singaporean Chinese family during the Second World War.Lucy Lum was the third of seven children, born in Singapore in 1933 into a Chinese immigrant family ruled with an iron…
This major best-selling memoir of a poverty-stricken childhood in Liverpool is one of the most harrowing but uplifting books you will ever read.When Helen Forrester’s father went bankrupt in 1930 she and her six siblings were forced into utmost pover…
This major best-selling memoir of a poverty-stricken childhood in Liverpool is one of the most harrowing but uplifting books you will ever read.When Helen Forrester’s father went bankrupt in 1930 she and her six siblings were forced into utmost pover…
A lyrical, haunting, multi-generational memoir of one family’s tempestuous century in Iraq from 1900 to the present.The Chalabis are one of the oldest and most prominent families in Iraq. For centuries they have occupied positions of honour and respo…
A lyrical, haunting, multi-generational memoir of one family’s tempestuous century in Iraq from 1900 to the present.The Chalabis are one of the oldest and most prominent families in Iraq. For centuries they have occupied positions of honour and respo…
So as not to seem completely self-indulgent to his friends and family, Conor started his year-long trip around the world with a three-month stint volunteering in the Little Princes Orphanage in war-torn Nepal. What began as a cover story changed Cono…
So as not to seem completely self-indulgent to his friends and family, Conor started his year-long trip around the world with a three-month stint volunteering in the Little Princes Orphanage in war-torn Nepal. What began as a cover story changed Cono…
An extraordinary, passionate and personal journey into Africa’s past. ‘The most enthralling account out of Africa for years.’ Daily Mail.‘“Livingstone’s Tribe” is excellent…Taylor is an intelligent and stimulating companion.’ Financial Times‘At the b…
An extraordinary, passionate and personal journey into Africa’s past. ‘The most enthralling account out of Africa for years.’ Daily Mail.‘“Livingstone’s Tribe” is excellent…Taylor is an intelligent and stimulating companion.’ Financial Times‘At the b…
Во время первых презентаций Citroen 2CV французы язвительно интересовались: «Куда можно поехать на этой „жестянке“? Не страшно ли отправиться на ней до ближайшего супермаркета?» Пройдет немного времени, и неказистый с виду автомобильчик удивит мир по…
Во время первых презентаций Citroen 2CV французы язвительно интересовались: «Куда можно поехать на этой „жестянке“? Не страшно ли отправиться на ней до ближайшего супермаркета?» Пройдет немного времени, и неказистый с виду автомобильчик удивит мир по…
В пасмурное утро 22 сентября 1941 года мой сын Володя уехал учиться в Томск…
Провожала его я и сестра Тамара, неизменная спутница жизни моей в тяжелые годы войны.
Как тяжело было вернуться домой одним, с сознанием, что, может быть, никогда уже больше…
В пасмурное утро 22 сентября 1941 года мой сын Володя уехал учиться в Томск…
Провожала его я и сестра Тамара, неизменная спутница жизни моей в тяжелые годы войны.
Как тяжело было вернуться домой одним, с сознанием, что, может быть, никогда уже больше…
Двенадцатая книга из серии «Военачальники СССР» — «Комбриги РККА 1935-1940. Том 3» представляет собой подробные военные биографии советских военачальников, служивших в РККА и получивших персональное воинское звание — комбриг с 1935 года по 1940 год. …
Двенадцатая книга из серии «Военачальники СССР» — «Комбриги РККА 1935-1940. Том 3» представляет собой подробные военные биографии советских военачальников, служивших в РККА и получивших персональное воинское звание — комбриг с 1935 года по 1940 год. …
Вторая книга — «На краю Руси обширной» содержит очерки и рассказы, навеянные мне воспоминаниями детства, отрочества и юности. Они охватывают период с 1949 по 1961 год (от 6 до 17 лет). В это время я жил в городе Уральске — центре Уральской (Западно-К…
Вторая книга — «На краю Руси обширной» содержит очерки и рассказы, навеянные мне воспоминаниями детства, отрочества и юности. Они охватывают период с 1949 по 1961 год (от 6 до 17 лет). В это время я жил в городе Уральске — центре Уральской (Западно-К…
A classic of mountaineering literature, The White Spider tells the story of the harrowing first ascent of the Eiger’s North Face, one of the most legendary and terrifying climbs in recorded history.Heinrich Harrer, author of Seven Years in Tibet and …
A classic of mountaineering literature, The White Spider tells the story of the harrowing first ascent of the Eiger’s North Face, one of the most legendary and terrifying climbs in recorded history.Heinrich Harrer, author of Seven Years in Tibet and …
The extraordinary story of an indomitable 95-year-old woman – and of the most extraordinary century in Ethiopia’s history. A new Wild SwansA hundred years ago, a girl was born in the northern Ethiopian city of Gondar. Before she was ten years old, Ye…
The extraordinary story of an indomitable 95-year-old woman – and of the most extraordinary century in Ethiopia’s history. A new Wild SwansA hundred years ago, a girl was born in the northern Ethiopian city of Gondar. Before she was ten years old, Ye…
The key missing piece of Jon Krakauer’s multi million, multi territory bestseller and widely acclaimed Sean Penn film Into the Wild is finally revealed by his best friend and sister, Carine.The story of Chris McCandless, who gave away his savings, hi…
The key missing piece of Jon Krakauer’s multi million, multi territory bestseller and widely acclaimed Sean Penn film Into the Wild is finally revealed by his best friend and sister, Carine.The story of Chris McCandless, who gave away his savings, hi…
A master of the innuendo and the raised eyebrow, Frankie Howerd – inimitable star of the classic ‘Carry On’ films – became a cult hero.As much at home in the Oxford Union as in high-camp pantomime, he was adored by millions, old and young alike. From…
A master of the innuendo and the raised eyebrow, Frankie Howerd – inimitable star of the classic ‘Carry On’ films – became a cult hero.As much at home in the Oxford Union as in high-camp pantomime, he was adored by millions, old and young alike. From…
An inspiring and searingly honest memoir of how one woman had the strength and courage to change her life. Sylvia Harris was homeless, her children had been taken from her, and she was using crack cocaine. She is also a manic depressive. Now she’s a …
An inspiring and searingly honest memoir of how one woman had the strength and courage to change her life. Sylvia Harris was homeless, her children had been taken from her, and she was using crack cocaine. She is also a manic depressive. Now she’s a …
‘Resilience can give you strength to keep moving forwards when you are caught in the rain or a storm, and keep you continuing on your journey through life. And it is a strength which resides in everyone.’Maya Yoshida, one of Southampton FC’s most adm…
‘Resilience can give you strength to keep moving forwards when you are caught in the rain or a storm, and keep you continuing on your journey through life. And it is a strength which resides in everyone.’Maya Yoshida, one of Southampton FC’s most adm…
Since England’s famous 1966 World Cup victory, Alf Ramsey has been regarded as the greatest of all British football managers. By placing Ramsey in an historical context, award-winning author Leo McKinstry provides a thought-provoking insight into the…
Since England’s famous 1966 World Cup victory, Alf Ramsey has been regarded as the greatest of all British football managers. By placing Ramsey in an historical context, award-winning author Leo McKinstry provides a thought-provoking insight into the…
First published in 1994 and now available as an ebook.This edition does not include illustrations.Richard Branson is unique among today's folk heroes. Which other self-made British billionaire could lay claim to the highest esteem of our school child…
First published in 1994 and now available as an ebook.This edition does not include illustrations.Richard Branson is unique among today's folk heroes. Which other self-made British billionaire could lay claim to the highest esteem of our school child…
Данная книга является первой из серии книг, посвященной автором истории борьбы с попыткой российских революционеров-марксистов (большевиков), начиная с В.И.Ленина, осуществить так называемую «Всемирную Коммунистическую революцию». В этой работе на пр…
Данная книга является первой из серии книг, посвященной автором истории борьбы с попыткой российских революционеров-марксистов (большевиков), начиная с В.И.Ленина, осуществить так называемую «Всемирную Коммунистическую революцию». В этой работе на пр…