Книги издательства HarperCollins Publishers
Название: Veronika Decides To Die
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2000
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Veronika has everything she could wish for, but she is not happy. Something is lacking, and one morning she decides to die. She takes an overdose, only to wake up in hospital where she realizes she has only days to live. The story follows Veronika through these intense days; The new novel from internationally acclaimed author Paulo Coelho — a dramatic story of love, life and death that shows us all why every second of our existence is a choice we all make between living and dying. Veronika has everything she could wish for. She is young and pretty, has plenty of boyfriends, a steady job, a loving family. Yet she is not happy; something is lacking in her life, and one morning she decides to die. She takes an overdose of sleeping pills, only to wake up some time later in the local hospital. There she is told that her heart is damaged and she has only a few days to live. The story follows Veronika through these intense days as to her surprise she finds herself experiencing feelings she has never really felt before. Against all odds she finds herself falling in love and even wanting to live again...
Название: Virgin Earth
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2006
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Terrific, free-standing suel to the historical bestseller Earthly Joys, as John Tradescant, the Younger witnesses the English Civil War and its aftermath from his position as royal gardener. John Tradescant, the Younger has inherited his fathers unique collection of plants along with his unerring ability to nurture them. But as gardener to Charles I, he confronts an unbearable dilemma when England descends into Civil War. Fleeing from the chaos, John travels to the Royalist colony of Virginia in America. But, the virgin land is not uninhabited. Johns plant hunting brings him to live with the native people, and he learns to love and respect their way of life just as it is threatened by the colonial settlers. In the new world and the old, the established order is breaking down and every family has to find its own way of surviving. For the Tradescants, through the upheavals of the Commonwealth and the Restoration, this means consolidating their reputations as the greatest gardeners in the country.
Название: Virgin’s Lover
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2005
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Sumptuous historical novel set in the court of Elizabeth I, from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Philippa Gregory, the author of The Other Boleyn Girl. Elizabeth I has acceded to the throne of England, a position she has waited and schemed for all her life. She is surrounded by advisers, all convinced that a young woman cannot form political judgements. Elizabeth feels that she can rely on just one man: her oldest friend, Robert Dudley. It is soon plain that he is more than merely a friend. In a house in the countryside waits a very different woman, Amy Robsart — Robert's wife. She has no taste for life at court and longs for the day when her husband will return home. She has loved him since she was a girl, but now they are adults she hardly sees him. Meanwhile, the pressure grows for Elizabeth to marry, for it is unthinkable that a queen should rule on her own. Elizabeth's preference is clear, but he is unavailable. But what if the unthinkable were to happen... Philippa Gregory blends passion, personalities and politics in this stunning novel of the Tudor court and a country divided.
Название: Wideacre
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2006
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Wideacre Hall, set in the heart of the English countryside, is the ancestral home that Beatrice Lacey loves. But, as a woman of the 18th century, she has no right of inheritance. Corrupted by a world that mistreats women, she sets out to corrupt others. She believes that the only way to achieve control over Wideacre is through a series of crimes.
Название: The Zahir
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2006
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One day a renowned author discovers that his wife, a war correspondent, has disappeared leaving no trace. Was she kidnapped, blackmailed, or simply bored with their marriage? His search for her — and for the truth of his own life — takes him from South America to Spain, France, Croatia and, eventually, the bleakly beautiful landscape of Central Asia. More than that, it leads him into a new understanding of the nature of love, the power of destiny and what it really means to follow your heart.
Название: Collins Rhyming Dictionary
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2005
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A lively reference tool for children aged 6+, with rhymes for key sounds and spelling patterns, as well as lots of ideas for writing your own amazing rhymes.
Название: Collins ABC Picture Dictionary
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2005
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Using a range of delightful animal characters throughout the book to depict the familiar, everyday words, artist Chris Fisher adds an abundance of humour and charm that will have readers coming back time and time again. Each head word is incorporated into a simple sentence, to show word usage, and accompanied by an illustration. Key letters are shown very big, so children can copy or trace them with their fingers, and the full alphabet runs across the top of each spread, in capitals and lower case. The book opens with an introduction for adults, explaining how to get the most out of the dictionary, and closes with a range of fun spreads that explore simple concepts such as colour, shapes and numbers.
Название: Collins Dictionary of Business
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2005
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Covers all the main areas of business theory and practice: marketing, production, finance, human resources, business policy and international business Comprehensive coverage of terms such as cash flow, hedge fund, linear programming and cash flow and patent Includes commercial terms such as stocks and shares, options and forward market Wholly relevant to the world of modern business theory and practice
Название: Collins Dictionary of Curious Phrases
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2004
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This new edition contains a selection of new phrases and explanations. It is redesigned to make it easier to use and will also contain references to internet sites where readers will be able to find out yet more about the curious phrases we use. • A guide to the original meaning of metaphorical phrases in common use • Invaluable for the general reader, speechwriter or for anyone interested in language or popular culture • Phrases explained include ‘kick the bucket’, ‘scream blue murder’, ‘a hair of the dog’, ‘cat’s pyjamas’, ‘brass tacks’ and ‘red herrings’ • Compiled by Leslie Dunkling, founder of the Names Society and author of many classic reference works, including the predecessor to this title, the Guinness Book of Curious Phrases
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2005
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This handy paperback has been developed using Collins Word Web, an unparalleled and constantly updated 2.5-billion-word database of lexical data, so you can be sure you're up to speed with the very latest developments in language. Even writers of the most coruscating prose get stumped occasionally. So whenever you need a level of vocabulary above the ordinary, beyond the humdrum, ahead of the pedestrian, the Collins Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms provides all the help you require.
Название: Collins Dictionary Quotations
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2004
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The Gem is designed to make it easy to find appropriate questions. The book is organised around a host of themes, from Acting and Adultery to Cooking and Poetry. Select a relevant theme and pick an appropriate quotations. • Includes over 4000 quotations on themes ranging from Acting and Adultery to Cookery and Poetry, with special sections on Last Words and Epitaphs • Includes all the classic quotes, from Julius Caesar and Tennyson to Max Beerbohm and Oscar Wilde • Modern quotations range from Ringo Starr and Nelson Mandela to Ken Dodd and Patrick O’Brian, and Germaine Greer on Posh n’ Becks
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2005
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Systems of measurement were created to quantify natural phenomena and to allow us to deal more effectively with everyday life. People have measured lengths, weights and time since earliest times. Accurate measurements of weight were needed for trading goods and of length for marking out property and for building – and for these measurements to work they have to be based upon agreed standards. From those early measurements, many other units have been developed, each designed for a particular purpose. This book covers units used in the following areas: numbers; length and distance; areas; volume; time; speed; mass; weight and density; energy; force; temperatures. It provides • units and their sub-division • conversions to other types of unit • formulae for quick calculations • an explanation of how the unit is measured • what the unit is used for In addition there are listings of abbreviations used for units, instruments used for measuring, and individuals who invented particular units.
Название: Collins English Dictionary 14th Edition
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2006
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Developed as part of the Collins Dictionaries' Life Skills stream, this new colour edition of the Gem English Dictionary gives you practical, applied knowledge in your pocket. Have confidence Help with spelling and difficult pronunciation Get it right Clear definitions for all the words you need Get there fast Easily accessible clear, colour layout
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2006
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Developed as part of the Collins Dictionaries' Life Skills stream, this new edition of the Express Dictionary and Thesaurus provides up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English. The dictionary text provides clear, straightforward definitions reflecting today's language while the matching thesaurus text gives a generous choice of synonyms, plus antonyms for key entries. With all main entry words shown in colour, Collins Express Dictionary and Thesaurus helps you find exactly what you want – and fast. Have confidence Discover all the very latest words as they appear in the language with grammar, usage and writing tips Get it right You can rely on Collins; all our definitions, examples, idioms and usage notes are based on the Collins Word Web – our unrivalled and constantly updated 2.5 billion-word database of today's English Get there fast Accessible, colour layout that's easy on the eye, guiding you quickly to what you want
Название: Collins First Dictionary
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2006
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With a clear page design and the alphabet on every page, it’s easy to learn how to look words up, find out how to spell them and what they mean. Extra language support is given with theme pages, games and essential word lists, making this colourful dictionary an invaluable companion for any child starting school.
Название: Collins First Picture Dictionary
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2005
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My First Picture Dictionary contains a selection of common everyday words, grouped in familiar themes such as In the Park, At the Seaside, and Things We Like to Eat. Each word is accompanied by a bold, colourful illustration, and many spreads also feature an action-packed scene incorporating the words. A special feature of the dictionary are the questions posed by the cat, the dog and the family of children who appear throughout the book. These questions help parents and teachers to share the book with their children, encouraging them to look closely at the words and pictures, and talk about what they see. The dictionary opens with an introduction for adults, explaining how to get the most out of the book, and ends with a range of fun spreads that explore simple concepts such as colour, numbers and ‘doing’ words.
Название: Collins First School Dictionary
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2005
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Collins First School Dictionary has been especially designed to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 5+. It introduces early learners to essential dictionary features such as headwords, definitions and other forms of the word (for example, plural forms). It includes example sentences which highlight the headword to show how it can be used. Simple full sentence defintions and example sentences show the headword in a context familiar to the child. The A–Z on each page helps with alphabet skills and ensures that the dictionary is easy-to-use. Guidewords are also given on every page. Bright, colourful illustrations and photographs support language learning and make the dictionary lively and fun. PLUS new, updated word lists, writing help and support for using the internet, as well as an interactive quiz. Researched and developed in consultation with Literacy and Numeracy Consultants, teachers, parents and children.
Название: Collins Junior Illustrated Dictionary
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2005
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Collins Junior Illustrated Dictionary has been especially written to support the needs of children aged 6 to 8. It introduces key dictionary features such as showing parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective or adverb) and other forms of a word (for example plurals or past tense of a verb). The clear, spacious layout, colour headwords, guidewords at the top of each page plus the A–Z ‘tab’ index on each page ensure that the dictionary is easy-to-use. Bright, colourful illustrations and photographs support language learning AND make it fun. Full sentence definitions and example sentences show the headword used in a context familiar to children. The Collins Word Wizard section gives extra help with illustrated topic pages, support for writing and using the Internet as well as really useful word lists and games to play. Written by established children’s dictionary author, Evelyn Goldsmith.
Название: Collins Russian Dictionary 2nd Edition
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2006
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Developed as part of the Collins Education stream, the Collins Russian Dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of today’s Russian and English. Ideal for the intermediate learner of Russian. Have confidence: The Collins Russian Dictionary will help the user understand the language of the Russian media and of contemporary literature, and includes business and computing terms. Get it right: The grammar section is a compact and useful guide, a perfect complement to the dictionary with its clear, easy-to-use layout. Get there fast: The clear layout, with special presentation of key vocabulary, ensures that users find what they are looking for quickly and easily.
Название: Collins Thesaurus A-Z
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2002
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As part of the Collins wordlovers range, the Collins Thesaurus A-Z, Complete and Unabridged in COLOUR is ideal for everyone searching for that elusive word. As well as having the most up-to-date words and a vast number of synoyms and antonyms, this thesaurus also provides illustrative examples from real English. Related words, fixed phrases, and cross-references are also included to help expand your vocabulary. Handy word power notes give advice on good English and subject word lists ensure you access the information you want in the quickest time possible. Have confidence Unrivalled coverage of the most up-to-date words with all the latest alternatives. Get it right Illustrated examples from real English demonstrate usage. Get there fast Clear COLOUR layout for easy accessibility. Go further Quotations and lists for crossword solving and word games.
