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The inspirational story of the female motorsport pioneer who broke through the gender barrier to compete in and win some of the most iconic rallies in the world.Rosemary Smith is recognised internationally for her outstanding achievements in the worl…
The inspirational story of the female motorsport pioneer who broke through the gender barrier to compete in and win some of the most iconic rallies in the world.Rosemary Smith is recognised internationally for her outstanding achievements in the worl…
Love, corruption, violence and the dangerous politics of aid in the Sudan, by an exciting new writer.Emma McCune’s passion for Africa, her unstinting commitment to the children of the Sudan, and her striking glamour set her apart from other aid worke…
Love, corruption, violence and the dangerous politics of aid in the Sudan, by an exciting new writer.Emma McCune’s passion for Africa, her unstinting commitment to the children of the Sudan, and her striking glamour set her apart from other aid worke…
О декабристах написано много. И сейчас декабризм муссируемая тема. А вот петрашевцы — «закрытая» тема. Наверное, потому, что актуальна. Парадокс?! Ключевой фигурой петрашевцев является Рафаил Александрович Черносвитов. Да, не Петрашевский и не Достое…
О декабристах написано много. И сейчас декабризм муссируемая тема. А вот петрашевцы — «закрытая» тема. Наверное, потому, что актуальна. Парадокс?! Ключевой фигурой петрашевцев является Рафаил Александрович Черносвитов. Да, не Петрашевский и не Достое…
Cal Flyn was very proud when she discovered that her ancestor, Angus McMillan, had been a pioneer of colonial Australia. However, when she dug deeper, she began to question her pride. McMillan had not only cut tracks through the bush, but played a da…
Cal Flyn was very proud when she discovered that her ancestor, Angus McMillan, had been a pioneer of colonial Australia. However, when she dug deeper, she began to question her pride. McMillan had not only cut tracks through the bush, but played a da…
Мой отец пришёл с войны невредимым тридцатисемилетним холостым человеком, весьма недурной наружности. Через четыре года он произвёл на свет меня, а ещё через полтора – мою сестру Ольгу, причём день её появления на земле абсолютно совпал с днём его ро…
Мой отец пришёл с войны невредимым тридцатисемилетним холостым человеком, весьма недурной наружности. Через четыре года он произвёл на свет меня, а ещё через полтора – мою сестру Ольгу, причём день её появления на земле абсолютно совпал с днём его ро…
‘Nevertheless, she persisted’ has become a rallying cry for millions of those fed up with phony promises and governments that no longer serve their people. In this inspiring #1 New York Times bestseller and inspiring book, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warr…
‘Nevertheless, she persisted’ has become a rallying cry for millions of those fed up with phony promises and governments that no longer serve their people. In this inspiring #1 New York Times bestseller and inspiring book, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warr…
A rich historical biography of ‘those wicked wicked Wyndhams’ – three beautiful, cultured aristocratic sisters born into immense wealth in late Victorian Britain.Mary, Madeline and Pamela – the three Wyndham sisters – were raised surrounded by the wo…
A rich historical biography of ‘those wicked wicked Wyndhams’ – three beautiful, cultured aristocratic sisters born into immense wealth in late Victorian Britain.Mary, Madeline and Pamela – the three Wyndham sisters – were raised surrounded by the wo…
The extraordinary life and times of Carl Barat, Libertine.From his childhood in suburban Basingstoke, through times of literally being down and out in London and Paris, to success as one of the co-founders of one of Britain's most revered bands, Carl…
The extraordinary life and times of Carl Barat, Libertine.From his childhood in suburban Basingstoke, through times of literally being down and out in London and Paris, to success as one of the co-founders of one of Britain's most revered bands, Carl…
From the author of the phenomenal Sunday Times bestsellers ‘One Child’ and ‘Ghost Girl’, comes a startling and poignant memoir of three people's victimisation and abuse – and their heartbreaking but ultimately successful steps to recovery, with the h…
From the author of the phenomenal Sunday Times bestsellers ‘One Child’ and ‘Ghost Girl’, comes a startling and poignant memoir of three people's victimisation and abuse – and their heartbreaking but ultimately successful steps to recovery, with the h…
Maria Housden tells of her own transformation, as a mother, a wife and a woman, as she struggled to cope with the death of her daughter Hannah and make the hardest decision of her life. From the author of the bestselling Hannah’s Gift.• At the age of…
Maria Housden tells of her own transformation, as a mother, a wife and a woman, as she struggled to cope with the death of her daughter Hannah and make the hardest decision of her life. From the author of the bestselling Hannah’s Gift.• At the age of…
The acclaimed biography of one of England’s great eccentrics and leading fashion designers.• For three decades, Vivienne Westwood has been Britain’s most consistently original, outrageous, eccentric and controversial designer. In that time she has ev…
The acclaimed biography of one of England’s great eccentrics and leading fashion designers.• For three decades, Vivienne Westwood has been Britain’s most consistently original, outrageous, eccentric and controversial designer. In that time she has ev…
The biggest pop band in the world celebrate 10 years at the top – telling their full story in their own words for the very first time.40 million albums14 UK number 1 singles7 UK number 1 albumsWestlife have had more number ones than any other artist …
The biggest pop band in the world celebrate 10 years at the top – telling their full story in their own words for the very first time.40 million albums14 UK number 1 singles7 UK number 1 albumsWestlife have had more number ones than any other artist …
‘I was spotty, wore an anorak, had biro-engraved flared blue jeans with “purple” and “Sabbath” written on the thighs, and rode an ear-splittingly uncool moped. Oh yes, and I wanted to be a drummer…’Bruce Dickinson – Iron Maiden’s legendary front man …
‘I was spotty, wore an anorak, had biro-engraved flared blue jeans with “purple” and “Sabbath” written on the thighs, and rode an ear-splittingly uncool moped. Oh yes, and I wanted to be a drummer…’Bruce Dickinson – Iron Maiden’s legendary front man …
In Where the Past Begins, bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club and The Valley of Amazement Amy Tan is at her most intimate in revealing the truths and inspirations that underlie her extraordinary fiction. By delving into vivid memories of her trau…
In Where the Past Begins, bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club and The Valley of Amazement Amy Tan is at her most intimate in revealing the truths and inspirations that underlie her extraordinary fiction. By delving into vivid memories of her trau…
Wilfred Thesiger, the last of the great gentlemen explorer-adventurers, became a legend in his own lifetime. This authorised biography by a longstanding friend and associate delves into his little-known character and motivations, as well as recountin…
Wilfred Thesiger, the last of the great gentlemen explorer-adventurers, became a legend in his own lifetime. This authorised biography by a longstanding friend and associate delves into his little-known character and motivations, as well as recountin…
What pushed Blunt, Burgess, Cairncross, Maclean and Philby into Soviet hands?With access to recently released papers and other neglected documents, this sharp analysis of the intelligence world examines how and why these men and others betrayed their…
What pushed Blunt, Burgess, Cairncross, Maclean and Philby into Soviet hands?With access to recently released papers and other neglected documents, this sharp analysis of the intelligence world examines how and why these men and others betrayed their…
В этой книге рассказывается, как на защиту страны в грозовые сороковые встали и мужчины, и женщины, взрослые и дети, русские и эвенки, татары и даже немцы, поволжские. Все вместе они — кто в окопах на передовой, а кто на оборонных работах в глубоком …
В этой книге рассказывается, как на защиту страны в грозовые сороковые встали и мужчины, и женщины, взрослые и дети, русские и эвенки, татары и даже немцы, поволжские. Все вместе они — кто в окопах на передовой, а кто на оборонных работах в глубоком …
полная версияКнига «Семейная история» посвящена истории рода Никифоровых-Зубовых-Моисеевых-Дьякóвых-Черниковых и представляет собой документальную реконструкцию жизненного пути представителей 14 поколений за 400 лет. Они покоряли Кавказ и были первопроходцами Сиб…
Книга «Семейная история» посвящена истории рода Никифоровых-Зубовых-Моисеевых-Дьякóвых-Черниковых и представляет собой документальную реконструкцию жизненного пути представителей 14 поколений за 400 лет. Они покоряли Кавказ и были первопроходцами Сиб…
Знаменитая актриса Алла Демидова работала с Владимиром Высоцким в Театре на Таганке почти 15 лет: со дня основания театра и до самой смерти актера. Их связывали совместные спектакли, концерты, репетиции, поездки на гастроли, годы доброй дружбы. Оттог…
Знаменитая актриса Алла Демидова работала с Владимиром Высоцким в Театре на Таганке почти 15 лет: со дня основания театра и до самой смерти актера. Их связывали совместные спектакли, концерты, репетиции, поездки на гастроли, годы доброй дружбы. Оттог…
К 70-летию Великой Победы. Уникальные воспоминания командира Т-34, отвоевавшего на передовой более года, – для танкиста это был огромный срок, ведь танковые части зачастую дрались буквально «до последней машины»: их отводили в тыл на переформирование…
К 70-летию Великой Победы. Уникальные воспоминания командира Т-34, отвоевавшего на передовой более года, – для танкиста это был огромный срок, ведь танковые части зачастую дрались буквально «до последней машины»: их отводили в тыл на переформирование…