Книги жанра Daedalus Books
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2006
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Where can you find the 'Devil's footprints'? What happened at the 'hangman's stone'? Did Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street, ever really exist? Where was King Arthur laid to rest? Bringing together tales of hauntings, highwaymen, family curses and lovers' leaps, this magnificent guide will take you on a magical journey through England's legendary past.
Название: Luka and the Fire of Life
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2010
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You've reached the age at which people in this family cross the border into the magical world. It's your turn for an adventure — yes, it's finally here! So says Haroun to his younger brother, twelve-year-old Luka, in Salman Rushdie's thrilling, delightful, lyrically crafted fable for the young and young at heart. The adventure begins one beautiful starry night in the land of Alifbay, where a terrible thing happens: Luka's father, Rashid, the legendary storyteller of Kahani, falls suddenly and inexplicably into a sleep so deep that nothing and no one can rouse him. To save him from slipping away entirely, Luka must embark on a journey through the world of magic with his loyal companions, Bear the dog and Dog the bear, as they encounter a slew of fantastical creatures, strange allies, and challenging obstacles along the way — all in the hopes of stealing the Fire of Life, a seemingly impossible and exceedingly treacherous task. Filled with frolicking wordplay and unexpected twists, and fueled by the power of words and the imagination, this is Salman Rushdie at his best.
Название: The Marriage Plot
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2012
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'There is no happiness in love, except at the end of an English novel'. Anthony Trollope It's the early 1980s. In American colleges, the wised-up kids are inhaling Derrida and listening to Talking Heads. But Madeleine Hanna, dutiful English major, is writing her senior thesis on Jane Austen and George Eliot, purveyors of the marriage plot that lies at the heart of the greatest English novels. As Madeleine studies the age-old motivations of the human heart, real life, in the form of two very different suitors, intervenes. Leonard Bankhead — charismatic loner and college Darwinist — suddenly turns up in a seminar, and soon Madeleine finds herself in a highly charged relationship with him. At the same time, her old friend Mitchell Grammaticus — who's been reading Christian mysticism and generally acting strange — resurfaces, obsessed with the idea that Madeleine is destined to be his wife. Over the next year, as the members of the triangle in this spellbinding novel graduate from college and enter the real world, events force them to reevaluate everything they have learned. Leonard and Madeleine move to a biology laboratory on Cape Cod, but can't escape the secret responsible for Leonard's seemingly inexhaustible energy and plunging moods. And Mitchell, traveling around the world to get Madeleine out of his mind, finds himself face-to-face with ultimate questions about the meaning of life, the existence of God, and the true nature of love. Are the great love stories of the nineteenth century dead? Or can there be a new story, written for today and alive to the realities of feminism, sexual freedom, prenups, and divorce? With devastating wit and an abiding understanding of and affection for his characters, Jeffrey Eugenides revives the motivating energies of the novel, while creating a story so contemporary and fresh that it reads like the intimate journal of our own lives.
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2006
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New title! The first visual dictionary to incorporate dictionary-scale definitions. More than 20,000 clear and concise terms and 6,000 full-color, highly detailed illustrations are grouped into 17 chapters outlining subjects from astronomy to sports. ideal for teachers, parents, translators, and students.
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2012
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Here are the complete scripts for every one of the 45 episodes of Flying Circus and the most entertaining writing to have gone into television anywhere; every silly set-up, every clever conceit, every snide insult, every saucy aside, from these now classic skits, including The Ministry of Silly Walks, the Dead Parrot, Banter in a Cheese Shop, Spam, the Funniest Joke in the World, the Spanish Inquisition, Argument Clinic, the Fish-Slapping Dance, The Lumberjack Song, and all the rest. This celebration of Flying Circus covers the plethora of cultural, historical, and topical references touched upon by this landmark series. Virtually every allusion and reference that appeared in an episode is identified and explained. Sidebars and commentary include profiles of the principles and interviews with cast and crew. Each episode is highlighted with fascinating facts about technical concerns, set design, and shooting locations; insider stories from the set including arguments, accidents, and practical jokes; goofs and gaffes; and much more. Includes hundreds of photo-stills from the shows and Terry Gilliam's artwork.
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2011
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PATTERNS AND ORNAMENTS OF THE 19th CENTURY contains a striking collection of decorative designs from the period referred to in the English-speaking world as the Victorian Age. Design and the decorative arts in this period were known for their intricate ornamentation, reinterpretation of historic styles and the introduction of artistic and cultural influences from Asia and the middle east. This collection includes designs taken from textiles, household furnishings, architectural and interior design and weaponry.
Название: Wintersmith
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2007
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When Tiffany Aching — young witch — steps into a dance she shouldn't, the spirit of winter falls in love with her. He gives her roses and icebergs, says it with avalanches and showers her with snowflakes — and suddenly winter is all around her. All the time. With the help of the Nac Mac Feegle, first met in The Wee Free Men, and a bit of advice from witches Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, Tiffany must put the mess right — or there will never be another springtime...
Название: Cinderella and Other Stories
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2012
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»You shall go to the ball!'' said Cinderella's fairy godmother. Discover the classic nursery story and three more in this beautiful book. Stories Included: Cinderella, Rapunzel, Clever Gretel, Belling the Cat.
Название: Hansel and Gretel and Other Stories
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2012
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Lost in the forest with nothing to eat, two children find a mysterious gingerbread house. Discover the classic nursery story and two more in this beautiful book. Stories Included: Hansel Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Kate Crackernuts.
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Год: 2012
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Foolish Jack gets a big surprise when he sells the family cow for some magic beans! Discover the classic nursery story and three more in this beautiful book. Stories Included: Jack and the Beanstalk, The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids, The Hare and the Tortoise, The Three Sillies.
Название: The Little Mermaid and Other Stories
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2012
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When a little mermaid falls in love with a human prince she faces a terrible choice. Discover the classic nursery story and two more in this beautiful book. Stories Included: The Little Mermaid, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Sun and the Wind.
Название: Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2012
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»Oh, Grandma, what big eyes you have!» said Little Read Riding Hood. Discover the classic nursery story and three more in this beautiful book. Stories Included: Little Read Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, Three Wishes, The Musicians of Bremen.
Название: Princess and the Pea and Other Stories
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2012
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Only a real princess could feel a pea through twenty soft mattresses... Discover the classic nursery story and three more in this beautiful book. Stories included: The Princess and The Pea, Thumbelina, The Twelve Dancing Princesses, The Magic Porridge Pot.
Название: Snow White and Other Stories
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2012
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»Mirror, mirror, on the wall, Who is the fairest one of all»? Discover the classic nursery story and two more in the beautiful book. Stories Included: Snow White, The Frog Prince, The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2010
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The newly updated American Heritage High School Dictionary, Fourth Edition, offers the distinctive qualities that characterize the American Heritage line without including obscene words or offensive slurs. The dictionary features a modern, readable defining style, helpful guidance on English usage, and more than 2,500 photographs and drawings that enhance definitions and invite browsing. New to this updated release are recently prominent terms such as edamame, ringtone, sandboard, spyware, and Texas hold’em, and biographical entries for figures such as newly appointed Supreme Court justices John Roberts and Samuel Alito, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Additionally, the Periodic Table of the Elements now includes the newest element, roentgenium, and the geographical entries reflect up-to-date geopolitical changes, such as the recent dissolution of Serbia and Montenegro. Usage notes based on the opinions of the renowned American Heritage Usage Panel help the reader discern the difference between the conventional and the quirky in language use. Special features on synonyms, regionalisms, and word histories enrich vocabulary and show how language changes over time. The American Heritage High School Dictionary, Fourth Edition, is the most comprehensive high school dictionary available today.
Название: The Big Book of Words You Should Know
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2009
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Do you know what quatrefoil and impolitic mean? What about halcyon or narcolepsy? This book is a handy, easy-to-read reference guide to the proper parlance for any situation. In this book you will find: Words You Absolutely Should Know (covert, exonerate, perimeter); Words You Should Know But Probably Donat (dour, incendiary, scintilla); Words Most People Donat Know (schlimazel, thaumaturgy, epergne); Words You Should Know to Sound Overeducated (ad infinitum, nugatory, garrulity); Words You Probably Shouldnat Know (priapic, damnatory, labia majora); and more. Whether writing an essay; studying for a test; or trying to impress friends, family, and fellow cocktail party guests with their prolixity, you will achieve magniloquence, ebullience, and flights of rhetorical brilliance.
Название: A Brief Guide to William Shakespeare
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2010
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This is an essential guide for new students coming to the Bard for the first time as well as a valuable resource for a dedicated fan. It is an ideal introduction to the life and times of Shakespeare, uncovering the few fragments of his life and placing him within the Elizabethan world. The book also looks at each of his plays and sonnets, giving full explanations and descriptions, putting them in context, and revealing the many great quotes and key scenes.
Название: A Brief History of Henry VIII
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2009
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King Henry VIII remains one of the most controversial figures in our history. Wilson draws together all the most recent discoveries and looks afresh at the fascinating life and times of the Tudor monarch, particularly, looking at the King's childhood which is too often dismissed, and the influences of his father and grandfather. Interwoven with an insightful account of how England became a Protestant nation and Henry VIII's life within the court and, of course, all his wives, this Brief History will bring this enigmatic monarch and the dramatic changes that occurred in Britain during his reign to life.
Название: A Brief History of Robin Hood
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2010
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The story of Robin Hood contains compelling narratives of crusades and outlaws and has become a symbol for justice in an unjust world. Robin Hood became a hero over the centuries and has been immortalized in books, art, and movies, as well as a figure of admiration, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. This Brief History explores the truth behind the myths and the realities behind the images, and reveals an unexpected story that hits close to home.
Название: The Definitive Wit of Winston Churchill
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2009
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Charismatic, erudite, and often controversial, Winston Churchill was one of the most inspiring leaders of the twentieth century, and one of its greatest wits. His much-celebrated sense of fun and mischief has led to many of his jokes and ripostes becoming almost as well known as his famous wartime speeches. Gloriously comprehensive, The Definitive Wit of Winston Churchill includes all Churchill's most famous quips and witticisms, and even an appendix of quotes falsely attributed to Churchill. The only book of its kind to be sanctioned by the Churchill estate and to track down each quotation to its source, it captures the great statesman at his most eloquent, witty, and engaging and makes a great gift for the holidays and special occasions year-round.
