Книги издательства HarperCollins Publishers
Название: Feet of Clay
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2004
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It's murder in Discworld! — which ordinarily is no big deal. But what bothers Watch Commander Sir Sam Vimes is that the unusual deaths of three elderly Ankh-Morporkians do not bear the clean, efficient marks of the Assassins' Guild. An apparent lack of any motive is also quite troubling. All Vimes has are some tracks of white clay and more of those bothersome «clue» things that only serve to muck up an investigation. The anger of a fearful populace is already being dangerously channeled toward the city's small community of golems — the mindless, absurdly industrious creatures of baked clay who can occasionally be found toiling in the city's factories. And certain highly placed personages are using the unrest as an excuse to resurrect a monarchy — which would be bad enough even if the «king» they were grooming wasn't as empty-headed as your typical animated pottery.
Название: Hogfather
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2003
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Humorous fantasy author Terry Pratchett returns to his beloved and bestselling Discworld, a flat land of untamed imagination where all manner of oddities and absurdities take place. In his own inimitable fashion, Pratchett turns his mighty talents to satirizing the Santa Claus myth in «Hogfather», where he shows us the ridiculous extent to which some will go to destroy, or preserve, the season of giving. So hop on board for another delightful and hilarious jaunt through Discworld with Terry Pratchett.
Название: OSS Commando: Hitler's A-Bomb
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2008
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World War Two rages on. In the conflict's darkest days, both the U.S. and Germany scramble to achieve nuclear capabilities. And if Hitler's scientists hand him the atomic bomb first, the world will be his. Hand-picked and trained by OSS chief «Wild Bill» Donovan, Captain James Cantrell is expected to do the impossible. He must parachute alone into ravaged Poland, and into the jaws of the Nazi beast, to rescue an aging scientist who's been marked for extermination. With the Russians racing to capture the same prize, one wiry and tough ex-Oklahoma cop faces the most tragically difficult choice he's ever had to make. If the SS realize the value of Professor Jahne's secrets, their war is as good as won. So the fragile old genius must accompany Cantrell out of the country — or else he must die.
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2007
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Jesse James was a fabled outlaw, a charismatic, spiritual, larger-than-life bad man whose bloody exploits captured the imagination and admiration of a nation hungry for antiheroes. Robert Ford was a young upstart torn between dedicated worship and murderous jealousy, the «dirty little coward» who coveted Jesse's legend. The powerful, strange, and unforgettable story of their interweaving paths—and twin destinies that would collide in a rain of blood and betrayal — is a story of America in all her rough, conflicted glory and the myths that made her.
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2008
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How did the James Beard award–winning design and architecture team AvroKO become one of the hottest restaurant design firms in Manhattan? They start with a concept, which blossoms to images, ideas, colours, and objects. One of the design lexicons that stuck with the design team is «best ugly» – a term that AvroKO came across when traveling together in China. The oxymoronic yet interesting term is used to describe something that is beautiful and charming in an offbeat, awkward, and obtuse sort of way. In their design book, «Best Ugly», the thirtysomething design team of best friends shows readers how each idea and concept can be integrated into a sophisticated design touch. For anyone interested in design, restaurants, architecture, or sexy photography, «Best Ugly» is a visual feast.
Название: The Big Book of Lofts
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2006
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Decorating a loft has never been easier with this comprehensive guide. «The Big Book of Lofts» features more than 600 different design ideas covering every part of the loft...and then some. «The Big Book of Lofts» is divided by square footage, with sections titled «small», «medium», «large», and «extra large». Each section opens with text describing the decorating challenges unique to loft design, followed by full–color design ideas showcasing hundreds of different solutions to outfit every size space with a range of current interior style methods. The styles featured focus on the most popular used by today's best interior designers, including New Rococo, Minimalism, New Rustic, Retro and Contemporary. Photographs are accompanied by captions explaining the different approaches from each designer and architect. Whether it's one part of the loft or the entire space, «The Big Book of Lofts» is the ultimate reference for every homeowner ready to redecorate.
Название: Modern Townhouse
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2007
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A townhouse is a residence that combines the best amenities of a single-family home and a condominium. This book provides a look at three types of town house projects that are popular in urban areas and close-in suburbia. It features projects from around the country including Baltimore, San Francisco, Miami, and in smaller metropolitan areas.
Название: Room by Room
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2007
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Seemingly limitless examples of individual expression display the diversity of design solutions that can be applied to each room in your house. Experimentation with arrangement, color, texture, material, and finishes illuminate the myriad ways to personalize spaces and create the dream home. At 650 full–color pages of hundreds and hundreds of ideas, «Room by Room» is an amazing value.
Название: The Sharing Knife Volume Two: Legacy
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2008
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Ill-chance brought young Fawn Bluefield together with Dag Redwing Hickory, the seasoned soldier-sorcerer, but it was love and loyalty that joined their fates. While their unorthodox marriage has been grudgingly accepted by the clever farm girl's people, Dag's Lakewalker kin are less tolerant, greeting their union with derision, suspicion, and prejudice.
Название: Mini House Now
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2006
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As the success of «Mini House» proved, bigger is not necessarily better, certainly not where your home is concerned. «Mini House Now» demonstrates this point, showcasing dozens of homes that ingeniously make the most out of a small amount of space. For anyone living in or building small–scale home, this is the perfect source of inspiration.
Название: New Interiors
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2006
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This lavishly illustrated volume displays dozens of the most spectacular residential interiors created in recent years. Located all over the world, they are set apart by their imaginative and innovative design, as well as their use of the latest technologies in construction, newly developed sophisticated materials, and furnishings from leading designers. Whether it's one room or an entire house, «New Interiors» is sure to provide lots of inspiration on decorating the home.
Название: Storage: Good Ideas
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2007
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Filled cover to cover with beautiful color photographs, «Storage: Good Ideas» provides numerous stylist and effective options for every room in your home. This idea book not only showcases innovative storage solutions, but also includes a resource section with information about featured products and manufacturers. With chapters on Living Rooms, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Studies, Stairs and Hallways, and Accessories, this book is a must-have for design professionals and anyone looking to organize and maximize space.
Название: Unique Packaging
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2007
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The exterior of a product is more attractive and striking than the product it houses. «Unique Packaging», a highly visual sourcebook, shows the contemporary work of important international package designers. Including a wide variety of packaging — from food and drink to music and films — this volume explores the most successful ideas from designers who have put forth innovative creations, and details the complete process for creating high-impact packaging.
Название: Illustrators 48
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2007
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The latest edition of the Society of Illustrators' Annual presents not only the best of illustrations of the past year, but presents the artists' ideas behind the art.
Название: Lemony Snicket 1 — Bad Beginning
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2007
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Dear Reader, I'm sorry to say that the book you are holding in your hands is extremely unpleasant. It tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children. Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery and woe. From the very first page of this book when the children are at the beach and receive terrible news, continuing on through the entire story, disaster lurks at their heels. One might say they are magnets for misfortune. In this short book alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, and cold porridge for breakfast. It is my sad duty to write down these unpleasant tales, but there is nothing stopping you from putting this book down at once and reading something happy, if you prefer that sort of thing. With all due respect, Lemony Snicket
Название: Lemony Snicket 2 — Reptile Room
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2007
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Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In the first two books alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, a lumpy bed, a deadly serpent, a large brass reading lamp, a long knife, and a terrible odour. In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting, or quite so uproariously unhappy.
Название: Lemony Snicket 3 — Wide Window
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2007
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Dear Reader, If you have not read anything about the Baudelaire orphans, then before you read even one more sentence, you should know this: Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are kindhearted and quick–witted, but their lives, I am sorry to say, are filled with bad luck and misery. All of the stories about these three children are unhappy and wretched, and this one may be the worst of them all.If you haven't got the stomach for a story that includes a hurricane, a signalling device, hungry leeches, cold cucumber soup, a horrible villain, and a doll named Pretty Penny, then this book will probably fill you with despair.I will continue to record these tragic tales, for that is what I do. You, however, should decide for yourself whether you can possibly endure this miserable story. With all due respect, Lemony Snicket
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2007
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Features apartments and lofts that highlight the architecture and design innovations, with an emphasis on open space and materials such as glass, plastic, steel, and stone. Including designs, this book explores the joy of living in the carefully designed spaces, showcasing a range of styles from modern to traditional.
Название: Big Book of Layouts
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2007
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Aimed at encouraging creativity, discovery and inspiration, this title includes techniques that can be used to enhance any layout. Featuring more than 750 layouts in a visual gallery with descriptive information, it also provides a look at what goes into an effective layout design.
Название: New Supermarket Design
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2007
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Featuring the work of some of the architects, this book shows 40 of the examples of contemporary supermarket design and architecture, illustrating the creative approaches to store architecture, signage, lighting techniques, and floor design as well as food case innovation, fixturing, wall art and texture, and thematic concepts.
