Based on the true story of Dita Kraus. Fourteen year old Dita is one of the many imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz. Taken, along with her mother and father, from the Terezin ghetto in Prague, Dita is adjusting to the constant terror that is life in the camp. When Jewish leader Freddy Hirsch asks Dita to take charge of the eight precious books the prisoners have managed to smuggle past the guards, she agrees. And so Dita becomes the secret librarian of Auschwitz, responsible for the safekeeping of the small collection of titles, as well as the living books - prisoners of Auschwitz who know certain books so well, they ... |
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The moving story of a little dog with a huge heart and of the unbreakable bond between an animal and his owner. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by Mary Paulson-Ellis. When Auld Jock, a shepherd, loses his job, he moves to Edinburgh in search of work. But the city isn’t kind to him and he falls into a life of poverty. Lonely, old and ill, his only companion is a plucky little Skye terrier named Bobby, ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Controversial and sexually charged, The Taming of the Shrew is possibly William Shakespeare's first play, and certainly among the most performed. Petruchio's courtship of the unwilling shrew Katherina poses the question: is it an examination of brute male domination or a passionate love story with a powerful moral message? To read it is to gain unique insight into a portrait of a marriage as created by a true master. This Macmillan Collector's Library edition is illustrated throughout by renowned artist Sir John Gilbert (1817 - 1897), and ... |
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Long ago, Andrew made a childhood wish, and kept it in a silver box. When it finally comes true, he wishes he hadn't. Long ago, Ben made a promise and had a dream: to travel to Africa to volunteer at a lion reserve. When he finally makes it, it isn't for reason he imagined... Ben and Andrew keep meeting in unexpected places, and the intense relationship that develops seems to be guided by fate. Or is it? What if the very thing that drwas them together is tainted by past secrets that threaten everything? A dark, consuming drama that shifts from Zimbabwe to England, and then back into the past, "The Lion ... |
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The true story behind "The theory of everything". Now a major motion picture. ... Professor Stephen Hawking is one of the most famous and remarkable scientists of our age and the author of the scientific bestseller "A Brief History of Time", which has sold more than 25 million copies. In this compelling memoir, his first wife, Jane Hawking, relates the inside story of their extraordinary marriage. As Stephen's academic renown soared, his body was collapsing under the assaults of a motor neuron disease. Jane's candid account of trying to balance his 24-hour care with the needs of their growing ... |
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Retold by Alison Ainsworth, illustrated by Galia Bernstein. ... An abridget retelling of the classic story by Rudyard Kipling, suitable for younger readers. Mowgli, the man-cub, is raised by wolves in the jungle in India. His friends are Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. His enemy is the ferocious tiger Shere Khan. Mowgli's life is filled with adventure and the chance to find his true place in the jungle. The story has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children. Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life. ... |
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It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother's coffin as the world watched in sorrow-and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must be thinking and feeling-and how their lives would play out from that point on. For Harry, this is that story at last. Before losing his mother, twelve-year-old Prince Harry was known as the carefree one, the happy-go-lucky Spare to the more serious Heir. Grief changed everything. He struggled at school, struggled with anger, with loneliness-and, ... |
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Book 1 of the "Malice" Duology. ... The princess isn't supposed to fall for an evil sorceress. But in this darkly magical retelling of "Sleeping Beauty", true love is more complicated than a simple fairy tale. Perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Holly Black. Once upon a time, there was a wicked fairy who, in an act of vengeance, cursed a line of princesses to die. A curse that could only be broken by true love's kiss. Utter nonsense. Let me tell you, no one in Briar cares what happens to our princess. I thought I didn't care, either. Until I met her. Princess Aurora, last heir to the ... |
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The sizzling sequel to Wild Love brings a superstar country singer with a bad reputation to Rose Hill and the arms of an irresistibly masculine single dad. A rugged mountain town seemed like the perfect escape from a life in shambles. But on day one, she ran full tilt into the world's hottest single dad, and now all her plans are ruined. As a chart-topping country singer with a recent streak of bad press, it's hard for Skylar Stone to find any peace. But she finds it in Rose Hill. With a little boy and a little girl who steal her heart just as thoroughly as their dad. Weston Belmont. The man is a shameless ... |
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True story. ... На 12 тя започва да експериментира, на 14 е пристрастена към наркотиците. Сутрин е на училище, следобед ходи да проституира. Майка ѝ не подозира нищо... Вероятно по-известна у нас с филмовата си версия и музиката на Дейвид Боуи, тази турбулентна и неподправена житейска история на Кристиане Ф. разказва за цяло едно поколение. С откровеността и емоционалната непосредственост на един действителен живот тя успява да въвлече читателя в съдбите на заредените с енергия, но неосъзнаващите реалността млади хора. Книгата е издадена в 25 държави и има милионни тиражи. Една класика, издадена от "Zамония& ... |
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Торбичката True Gentleman от серията Happy Bags е с връзки и е изработена от 100% памучен плат. Тя е чудесен начин да очаровате и изненадате всеки любител на четенето или просто да съхраните и пренасяте новите си книги. Торбичката е с размери: 22 х 30 cm и е подходяща за стандартен формат книги и за по-големи книги с твърди корици. ... |
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Магнитните мини книгоразделители True gentleman на Simetro books са симпатични и изключително практични разделители за книги, изработени от магнитно фолио. Захващат се стабилно за страницата, което улеснява отбелязването на мястото ви и връщането към читателското приключение, когато пожелаете. С цветните си тематични дизайни, всеки от които притежава собствена уникална индивидуалност ще направят четенето ви още по-приятно. Независимо дали искате да зарадвате себе си или да изненадате приятел, който обича книгите, този комплект със сигурност ще предизвика усмивки. Размер на всеки разделител: 2.5 x 3 cm. ... |
