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As Aristotle understood it, ’there is no great genius without a mixture of madness’ and he may well have had a point: Einstein routinely forgot his way home when out walking the streets of Vienna, Nietzsche wound up in an insane asylum and Bobby Fisc…
As Aristotle understood it, ’there is no great genius without a mixture of madness’ and he may well have had a point: Einstein routinely forgot his way home when out walking the streets of Vienna, Nietzsche wound up in an insane asylum and Bobby Fisc…
Сборник включает два художественно-документальных рассказа и две статьи мировоззренческого характера, посвящённые идеям Антуана де Сент-Экзюпери и Ивана Ефремова.
Сборник включает два художественно-документальных рассказа и две статьи мировоззренческого характера, посвящённые идеям Антуана де Сент-Экзюпери и Ивана Ефремова.
How can you forget your past when it keeps coming back to haunt you? Judy Westwater, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Street Kid, was determined to turn her back on her cruel and violent childhood. She didn't stand a chance. All too soon hope t…
How can you forget your past when it keeps coming back to haunt you? Judy Westwater, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Street Kid, was determined to turn her back on her cruel and violent childhood. She didn't stand a chance. All too soon hope t…
The book presents a concise introduction to the life and works of Russian writer and critic Korney Chukovsky (1882—1969), meant specifically for an English reader. It is illustrated with exclusive and never before published photographs of his Memoria…
The book presents a concise introduction to the life and works of Russian writer and critic Korney Chukovsky (1882—1969), meant specifically for an English reader. It is illustrated with exclusive and never before published photographs of his Memoria…
Following the recent death of Charles Manson – the leader of the sinister 60s cult – Dianne Lake reveals the true story of life with Manson and his ‘family’, who became notorious for a series of shocking murders during the summer of 1969.In this poig…
Following the recent death of Charles Manson – the leader of the sinister 60s cult – Dianne Lake reveals the true story of life with Manson and his ‘family’, who became notorious for a series of shocking murders during the summer of 1969.In this poig…
The highly anticipated first book from award-winning comedian, writer, producer and actress, Amy Schumer.In The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo, Amy shares stories about her family, her relationships, her career, good – and bad – sex, recounting the …
The highly anticipated first book from award-winning comedian, writer, producer and actress, Amy Schumer.In The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo, Amy shares stories about her family, her relationships, her career, good – and bad – sex, recounting the …
Chelsea and England footballer Frank Lampard charts his life story from childhood to young West Ham apprentice to multi-millionaire world footballing celebrity and lynchpin of the national team. Includes a full account of the 2005/06 season and the 2…
Chelsea and England footballer Frank Lampard charts his life story from childhood to young West Ham apprentice to multi-millionaire world footballing celebrity and lynchpin of the national team. Includes a full account of the 2005/06 season and the 2…
From football hooligan to opera singer, from the Cockney Reds to Catullus, from a hectic household to tranquility of spirit, Mark Glanville has travelled many paths, been many people – this is his remarkable story.The story of Mark Glanville’s journe…
From football hooligan to opera singer, from the Cockney Reds to Catullus, from a hectic household to tranquility of spirit, Mark Glanville has travelled many paths, been many people – this is his remarkable story.The story of Mark Glanville’s journe…
‘Shocking, tender and funny… as gripping as a thriller’ Miranda SawyerMind-boggling, heart-rending and darkly comic, this is the full story for the first time, from the writer of the Guardian column Midlife Exwife….When her husband fell in love with …
‘Shocking, tender and funny… as gripping as a thriller’ Miranda SawyerMind-boggling, heart-rending and darkly comic, this is the full story for the first time, from the writer of the Guardian column Midlife Exwife….When her husband fell in love with …
A hundred years ago, the Viennese satirist Karl Kraus was among the most penetrating and prophetic writers in Europe: a relentless critic of the popular media’s manipulation of reality, the dehumanizing machinery of technology and consumerism, and th…
A hundred years ago, the Viennese satirist Karl Kraus was among the most penetrating and prophetic writers in Europe: a relentless critic of the popular media’s manipulation of reality, the dehumanizing machinery of technology and consumerism, and th…
Данная книга переставляет собой авторскую версию биографии А. С. Пушкина, изложенную в трех книгах.
Вторая книга: «Фадей Булгарин и Александр Пушкин. Сравнительное жизнеописание».
Третья книга: «Тайны жизни и смерти Александра Пушкина».
Данная книга переставляет собой авторскую версию биографии А. С. Пушкина, изложенную в трех книгах.
Вторая книга: «Фадей Булгарин и Александр Пушкин. Сравнительное жизнеописание».
Третья книга: «Тайны жизни и смерти Александра Пушкина».
В этом кратком и простом изложении вы узнаете мой взгляд (ВИЧ-инфицированного человека) на статус, который нам присваивают после положительного анализа и на «нашенские» бытовые вопросы.
В этом кратком и простом изложении вы узнаете мой взгляд (ВИЧ-инфицированного человека) на статус, который нам присваивают после положительного анализа и на «нашенские» бытовые вопросы.
Книга посвящена калужскому периоду жизни Булата Окуджавы, когда он, молодой учитель, только делал первые шаги к всенародной известности. Именно тогда были заложены основные принципы его творчества, верность которым он сохранил на всю жизнь. Автор кни…
Книга посвящена калужскому периоду жизни Булата Окуджавы, когда он, молодой учитель, только делал первые шаги к всенародной известности. Именно тогда были заложены основные принципы его творчества, верность которым он сохранил на всю жизнь. Автор кни…
Данная книге представляет собой сравнительное жизнеописание известных российских писателей Ф.Булгарина и А.Пушкина. Оба писателя жили в одно историческое время и остро конкурировали между собой.
В связи с чем данная книга позволяет всем любителя ро…
Данная книге представляет собой сравнительное жизнеописание известных российских писателей Ф.Булгарина и А.Пушкина. Оба писателя жили в одно историческое время и остро конкурировали между собой.
В связи с чем данная книга позволяет всем любителя ро…
Данная книга представляет собой новую версию биографии российского ученного-химика и литератора Михаила Ломоносова.
Данная книга представляет собой новую версию биографии российского ученного-химика и литератора Михаила Ломоносова.
In this wry, resonant and darkly funny memoir, journalist Grace Timothy explores a question most women will face at some point: if becoming a mother means the person you were before has gone; who exactly is left in its place?Best described as The Wro…
In this wry, resonant and darkly funny memoir, journalist Grace Timothy explores a question most women will face at some point: if becoming a mother means the person you were before has gone; who exactly is left in its place?Best described as The Wro…
Waking up bleary-eyed and beaten, Oxana wondered how she had got there. Then she remembered: her abusive husband, the dream of a better life, the 'job' that turned into a nightmare….Tricked into prostitution by her best friend, Oxana was torn from he…
Waking up bleary-eyed and beaten, Oxana wondered how she had got there. Then she remembered: her abusive husband, the dream of a better life, the 'job' that turned into a nightmare….Tricked into prostitution by her best friend, Oxana was torn from he…
Earlier this year John Suchet revealed that his beautiful 67-year-old wife Bonnie, the love of his life, is suffering from Dementia. During the past three years he has gone from lover to carer. And he has found that exceptionally tough. In this movin…
Earlier this year John Suchet revealed that his beautiful 67-year-old wife Bonnie, the love of his life, is suffering from Dementia. During the past three years he has gone from lover to carer. And he has found that exceptionally tough. In this movin…
Born in a prison and removed from his drug-dependent mother, rejection is all that 7-year-old Alex knows.When Cathy is asked to foster little Alex, aged 7, her immediate reaction is: Why can’t he stay with his present carers for the last month? He’s …
Born in a prison and removed from his drug-dependent mother, rejection is all that 7-year-old Alex knows.When Cathy is asked to foster little Alex, aged 7, her immediate reaction is: Why can’t he stay with his present carers for the last month? He’s …
An engaging and informative first-hand account of the last ‘grain race’ of maritime history, from respected travel writer Eric Newby.In 1939, a young Eric Newby – later renowned as a travel writer of exceptional talent – set sail aboard Moshulu, the …
An engaging and informative first-hand account of the last ‘grain race’ of maritime history, from respected travel writer Eric Newby.In 1939, a young Eric Newby – later renowned as a travel writer of exceptional talent – set sail aboard Moshulu, the …