"Boyett's witty, weird, and sometimes even wise Pocket Guides are proof that the best things do come in small packages." —Daniel Radosh, author, Rapture Ready! We name our cities, hospitals, and churches after them. We flock to shrines bearing their remains. We ask for their help when we lose our keys. Who are these saints, what made them so holy, and what in the world are those birds doing on St. Francis's shoulder? Jason Boyett's Pocket Guide to Sainthood takes an intriguing and unflinching look at the fascinating—and fascinatingly weird—lives of the saints. Whether you are a Catholic desperately needing a patron, or a Protestant trying to identify your cabbie's bobblehead, this may be as close as you ever come to true holiness. Make the most of it by learning How St. Denis delivered his best sermon while holding his own decapitated head Why both hair shirts and nakedness are mainstays of saintly fashion Which saints are the patrons of bowel disorders, serial killers, and other useful categories What is involved in the canonization process, should you get so lucky?or martyred With Pocket Guide to Sainthood, virtue just got a whole lot more entertaining.

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христианство

зарубежная религиозная литература

Pocket Guide to Sainthood. The Field Manual for the Super-Virtuous Life

Pocket Guide to the Bible. A Little Book About the Big Book

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фэнтези

учебная и научная литература

современная русская литература

современные любовные романы

современная зарубежная литература

детективы

об истории серьезно

приключения

книги о приключениях

ужасы / мистика

учебники и пособия для вузов

cтихи, поэзия

книги по психологии

стихи и поэзия

гуманитарные и общественные науки

русская классика

мистика

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публицистическая литература

Это интересная и поучительная история о том, как неосторожная шутка едва не разрушила крепкий брак. Давайте разберём её подробнее. К счастью, герои  смогли преодолеть недопонимание. Но в реальной жизни такие истории часто заканчиваются разводом.

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Первое апреля!

Текст о том, как 90-е лишили некого Квашнина П. М. ориентиров. Это семейная хроника как картина русского общества XXI века: с изменами, воровством, предательством и убийствами, с наитиями о жизни, русскости, человеке и его ценностях. Авантюрный, духовный, религиозный, психологический, криминальный, любовный, мистический, эстетический роман. Энциклопедия русской психики.

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Russология. Путь в сумасшествие

Шай - нейросеть, у которой есть чувства. Она хочет изменить мир, чтобы у всех были равные возможности.

Кто её создал такой? Шай предстоит долгий путь, во время которого она спасёт много странных существ, не желавших спасаться. Всё для того, чтобы найти ответы на вопросы: кто она, кто её создал и зачем...

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Приключения нейросети Шай. Часть 1

“Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series, immersing us in a fantasy of valor, honor, courage, magic and faith in your destiny. Morgan has managed again to produce a strong set of characters that make us cheer for them on every page.…Recommended for the permanent library of all readers that love a well-written fantasy.”
–Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Rise of the Dragons)

A bundle of the first two books in Morgan Rice’s new #1 Bestselling epic fantasy series OF CROWNS AND GLORY (SLAVE, WARRIOR, QUEEN and ROGUE, PRISONER, PRINCESS). Here are two bestselling novels, all in one convenient file, which offer a great introduction to the OF CROWNS AND GLORY series. Over 150,000 words of reading, all for an incredible price—it also makes the perfect gift! 

In SLAVE, WARRIOR, QUEEN,17 year old Ceres, a beautiful, poor girl in the Empire city of Delos, lives the harsh and unforgiving life of a commoner. By day she delivers her father’s forged weapons to the palace training grounds, and by night she secretly trains with them, yearning to be a warrior in a land where girls are forbidden to fight. With her pending sale to slavehood, she is desperate. 18 year old Prince Thanos despises everything his royal family stands for. He abhors their harsh treatment of the masses, especially the brutal competition—The Killings—that lies at the heart of the city. He yearns to break free from the restraints of his upbringing, yet he, a fine warrior, sees no way out.

In ROGUE, PRISONER, PRINCESS . 17 year old Ceres, finds herself forced, by royal decree, to fight in the Stade, the brutal arena where warriors from all corners of the world come to kill each other. Pitted against ferocious opponents, her chances of survival are slim. Her only chance lies in drawing on her innermost powers, and making the transition, once and for all, from slave to warrior. 18 year old Prince Thanos wakes on the isle of Haylon to discover he has been stabbed in the back by his own people, left for dead on the blood-soaked beach. Captured by the rebels, he must crawl his way back to life, find who tried to assassinate him, and seek his revenge. Ceres and Thanos, a world apart, have not lost their love for each other; yet the Empire court teems with lies, betrayal and duplicity, and as jealous royals weave intricate lies, they each, in a tragic misunderstanding, are led to believe the other is dead. The choices they make will determine each other’s fate.

Of CROWNS AND GLORY tells an epic tale of tragic love, vengeance, betrayal, ambition, and destiny. Filled with unforgettable characters and heart-pounding action, it transports us into a world we will never forget, and makes us fall in love with fantasy all over again.

Book #3 in OF CROWNS AND GLORY is also available in audio!

детская проза

детская фантастика

Of Crowns and Glory: Slave, Warrior, Queen and Rogue, Prisoner, Princess

The breathtakingly twisty new thriller – guaranteed to shock and surprise I’m alive. But I can’t be saved… When a woman’s body is found submerged in icy water, police are shocked to find she is alive. But she won’t disclose her name, or what happened to her – even when a second body is discovered. And then she disappears from her hospital bed. Detectives Adrian Miles and Imogen Grey follow their only lead to the home of the Corrigans, looking for answers. But the more they dig into the couple’s lives, the less they understand about them. What’s their connection to the body in the river? Why have other people they know been hurt, or vanished? And can they discover the dark truth of their marriage before it’s too late? Smart, shocking and twisty – perfect for fans of Cara Hunter and Karin Slaughter. Readers love Woman in the Water… ‘Left me speechless’ ***** Reader Review ‘So many twists and turns. It kept me on the edge of my seat!’ ***** Reader Review ‘A fantastic author and queen of shocking twists!’ ***** Reader Review ‘One of the year’s best books’ ***** Reader Review

Woman in the Water

PART THREE OF THE TROY QUARTET Bringing ancient myth to life with passion, humour, and humanity, Lindsay Clarke vividly retells the story of Troy and of the heroes who fought there. Troy has fallen. After ten years of fighting and a savage final massacre, the victors quarrel over what remains and turn their minds to home. Menelaus must decide the fate of Helen, whose incomparable beauty ignited the war. And Agamemnon must return to the fury of Clytaemnestra, who has neither forgotten nor forgiven his choice to sacrifice their daughter. ‘An engaging retelling of the whole story, neatly blending mythic archaism with modern psychodrama and satire’ Mary Beard 1 – A PRINCE OF TROY2 – THE WAR AT TROY3 – THE SPOILS OF TROY4 – THE RETURN FROM TROY

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The Spoils of Troy

The highly awaited new novel from the internationally bestselling author of The German Midwife (also published as A Woman of War). #1 GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER. USA TODAY BESTSELLER. KINDLE TOP 10 BESTSELLER. Venice, 1943The world is at war, and Stella Jilani is leading a double life. By day she works in the lion’s den as a typist for the Reich; by night, she risks her life as a messenger for the Italian resistance. Against all odds, Stella must impart Nazi secrets, smuggle essential supplies and produce an underground newspaper on her beloved typewriter. But when German commander General Breugal becomes suspicious, it seems he will stop at nothing to find the mole, and Stella knows her future could be in jeopardy. London, 2017Years later, Luisa Belmont finds a mysterious old typewriter in her attic. Determined to find out who it belonged to, Luisa delves into the past and uncovers a story of fierce love, unimaginable sacrifice and, ultimately, the worst kind of betrayal… Set between German-occupied 1940s Venice and modern-day London, this is a fascinating tale of the bravery of everyday women in the darkest corners of WWII, for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris.

The Secret Messenger

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