Книги издательства HarperCollins Publishers
Название: The Great Train Robbery
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2008
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Lavish wealth and appalling poverty live side by side in Victorian London—and Edward Pierce easily navigates both worlds. Rich, handsome, and ingenious, he charms the city's most prominent citizens even as he plots the crime of his century, the daring theft of a fortune in gold. But even Pierce could not predict the consequences of an extraordinary robbery that targets the pride of England's industrial era: the mighty steam locomotive. Based on remarkable fact, and alive with the gripping suspense, surprise, and authenticity that are his trademarks, Michael Crichton's classic adventure is a breathtaking thrill-ride that races along tracks of steel at breakneck speed.
Название: The Dracula Dossier: A Novel of Suspense
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2008
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»The Dracula Dossier» tells the story of the Irish novelist, Bram Stoker's encounter with and conquest of Jack the Ripper-events which pass from the all-too-real into the fictive, and foreshadow Stoker's later «Dracula». Trouncing from Manhattan to London's West End and Whitechapel, from Dublin to a ritualistic denouement in Edinburgh, this sweeping, magnificent novel is a suspenseful trip into the heart of literature and history, as Stoker goes on the 'true' adventure that will inspire him to write «Dracula».
Название: Goldengrove
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2008
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At the centre of Francine Prose's profoundly moving new novel is a young girl facing the consequences of sudden loss after the death of her sister. As her parents drift towards their own risky consolations, thirteen-year-old Nico is left alone to grope towards understanding and clarity, falling into a seductive, dangerous relationship with her sister's enigmatic boyfriend. Over one haunted summer, Nico must face that life-changing moment when children realize their parents can no longer help them. She learns about the power of art, of time and place, the mystery of loss and recovery. But for all the darkness at the novel's heart, the narrative itself is radiant with the lightness of summer and charged by the restless sexual tension of teenage life.
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2008
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In this captivating New York Times bestseller, beloved author Gregory Maguire returns to the land ofOz and introduces us to Liir, an adolescent boy last seen hiding in the shadows of the castle after Dorothy did in the Witch. Bruised, comatose, and left for dead in a gully, Liir is shattered in spirit as well as in form. At the Cloister of Saint Glinda the silent novice Candle tends to him, willing him back to life with her unusual musical gifts. What dark force left Liir in this condition? Is he really Elphaba's son? He has her broom and her cape—but what of her powers? Can he find his half-sister, Nor, last seen in the forbidding prison Southstairs? Can he fulfill the last wishes of a dying princess? In an Oz that, since the Wizard's departure, is under new and dangerous management, can Liir keep his head down long enough to grow up? For the countless fans who have been dazzled and entranced by Maguire's «Oz, Son of a Witch» is the rich reward they have awaited so long.
Название: Lovestruck Summer
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2009
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A fun, flirty teen romance that makes for the perfect beach read, this sweet summer love story is set in the live-music capital of the world, Austin, Texas.
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2008
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The cow. The world's most industrious animal. A beast central to the existence of mankind since the beginning of time, not only as a source of sustenance, but also as an economic measure, a labor resource, and even a religious icon. So how did it come to occupy the sorry state it does today-more factory product than animal? In this fascinating book, Andrew Rimas and Evan Fraser answer that question, telling the story of cattle in its entirety. Beginning with the powerful auroch, a now extinct beast once revered as a mystical totem, and bringing us all the way up to the frozen patties and growth hormones of today, they deliver an engaging, panoramic view of the cow's long and colorful history. From breeding to eating, from worshipping to manipulating, from ancient Mediterranean bullfighting rings to the rugged grazing grounds of 18th century England, Rimas and Fraser leave no stone unturned in their exploration of the cow's legacy. Peppered with lively anecdotes and recipes from across the globe, the narrative serves not only as a compelling story but also as a call to arms, offering practical solutions for changing the dismal state of the wasteful beef and dairy industries. Readers will never look at a steak the same way again.
Название: Year's Best SF 14
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2009
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Unique visions and astonishments—new stories by: Tobias S. Buckell and Karl Schroeder Cory Doctorow Neil Gaiman Kathleen Ann Goonan Alastair Reynolds Michael Swanwick Last year's best short-form SF—selected by acclaimed, award-winning editors and anthologists David G. Hartwell and Kathryn Cramer—offers stunning new extrapolations on what awaits humankind beyond the next dawn. The art of the story is explored boldly and provocatively in this powerful new collection of Year's Best speculative fiction.
Название: Obama: From Promise to Power
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2005
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Barack Obama's meteoric rise from Hawaii high schooler to exemplary Harvard Law School student to well-groomed politico to history-making presidential candidate is the stuff of legend. Since his headline-grabbing speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2004, Obama has come to represent the promise of unity among groups of all types of Americans—blacks and whites; Democrats, Republicans, and moderates; the young and the old; the upper, middle, and lower classes. Veteran Chicago Tribune journalist David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of the candidate's campaign for the Senate. In «Obama: From Promise to Power», the author offers a revealing, detailed portrait based on intensive research and exclusive interviews with Obama's closest aides, mentors, political adversaries, and family—most notably his charismatic wife, Michelle. It is an eye-opening look at the evolution of a brilliant politician whose name has become a catchphrase for hope in a politically jaded society.
Название: I Love You, Beth Cooper
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2009
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Denis Cooverman wanted to say something really important in his high school graduation speech. So, in front of his 512 classmates and their 3,000 relatives, he announced: It could have been such a sweet, romantic moment. Except that Beth, the head cheerleader, has only the vaguest idea who Denis is. And Denis, the captain of the debate team, is so far out of her league he is barely even the same species. And Kevin, Beth's remarkably large boyfriend, is in town on furlough from the United States Army.
Название: Brida
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2009
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The spellbinding new novel from one of the world's best-loved authors, Paulo Coelho, recounting the story of Brida, and her pursuit of wisdom.
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2009
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Brilliant philologist and sexy YouTube sensation Marina Orlova is «Hot For Words»—and you will be too when you join her on a titillating journey through the origins and meanings of words and phrases. Combining fascinating philology and etymology with provocative, full-colored photos of the alluring author, «Hot For Words» makes intelligence almost unbearably sexy…and lots of fun!
Название: Vampire Kisses 4: Dance with a Vampire
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2009
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Dullsville's newest night-faring intruder may be only a tween, but Raven knows that Valentine Maxwell, the younger sibling of two nefarious vampires, is a full-size menace. Valentine becomes even more of a threat when he befriends her brother, Billy. Raven must try to shield Billy, even as the biggest excitement of the year approaches: attending prom with her immortal love, Alexander. And while Alexander is one kind of vampire—sweet—Raven soon learns Valentine is another. Could Valentine somehow know Raven's private thoughts about turning into a vampire?
Название: James Cameron's Avatar: The Na'vi Quest
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2009
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In the futuristic world of Avatar, Jake, a wounded ex-marine is thrust into an elaborate scheme to mine an exotic planet for its rare and valuable natural resources. Scientists have created Avatars — bodies designed to look like the planet's alien inhabitants that have to be operated by a human consciousness. Walking in his Avatar body, Jake finds himself drawn to the planet's way of life. But as the threat of war grows ever closer, Jake finds himself torn between his human roots and the new friends he wants to protect..
Название: The King of Vodka
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2009
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Plumbing recently unearthed archives and mountains of primary sources, Himelstein has uncovered a rich historical record. In prose that's vivid and assured, she takes the reader beyond the formation of one of the oldest brands in business history and into the personal lives of the Smirnov family and the tumultuous events that lead to the Revolution. Authoritative, illuminating, and deeply engrossing, «The Vodka King» is a monumental work of history.
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2009
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Imagine a flat world sitting on the backs of four elephants who hurtle through space balanced on a giant turtle. The Discworld is a place (and a time) strikingly parallel to our own—but also very different. But also very similar. To commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the birth of the Discworld, the first two volumes of the remarkable Terry Pratchett's equally remarkable—and phenomenally successful—series were made available together, right here, in graphic novel form. These beautifully illustrated renditions of «The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic» show and tell the bizarre misadventures of the spectacularly inept wizard Rincewind and Twoflower, Discworld's very first—and possibly, portentously its very last—tourist. Not to mention the Luggage, which has a mind of its own. And teeth.
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2009
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The former muse and creative director for designer label Tuleh, and author of the blog «In Her Eyes» for Men's Vogue, Amanda Brooks is a lifelong fashion chameleon with an unerring eye for the elements of personal style. Smart, glamorous, media-savvy and remarkably practical, Amanda has spent her entire life constructing a unique, eclectic and intimately personal sense of style. With classic roots, bohemian flair, a taste for designer luxuries, and a love for bargains everywhere, Amanda has looked to every imaginable source of fashion inspiration-from high-fashion runways and magazines, to thrift stores and classic movies, to her neighbors in downtown New York and old family photo albums. In I Love Your Style, Amanda helps women of all ages begin to cull through the frighteningly vast world of fashion, from its staid basics to its trendiest moments. I Love Your Style is a sumptuous full-color look-book and style bible, complete with more than 400 classic and modern photographs, that will both empower and inspire women to dive into the challenge of defining, or refining, their personal style. With fully illustrated chapters, sidebars, shopping lists, and personal stories devoted to a range diverse styles and shopping techniques-Classic, Bohemian, Minimalist, Street, High-Fashion, Cheap Chic, Vintage-Brooks walks readers through every angle of the fashion world, from the basic pieces and accessories that define a style, to the small details, combinations, and adaptations that can make it your own. With its focus on embracing creativity, personal history, originality, and the freedom to pick and choose aspects from any distinct «style» — and with no «rules», «commandments», or lengthy lists of «don'ts» in sight — I Love Your Style is a must-read for budding fashionistas, or anyone who finds herself frustrated in front of the mirror each morning.
Название: Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2009
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Every morning seven million listeners wake up with Steve Harvey and his top-rated radio show, «The Steve Harvey Morning Show». And while his Opening and Closing remarks provide daily reaffirmation and spiritual sustenance, it's his advice on relationships that keep listeners hanging on to his every word. Whether he is doling out wisdom on why women need to enforce a «90-Day Probation Period» before they give their men sexual «benefits» the way Ford motor company won't give a worker medical and dental benefits until they've been on the job for 3 months or explaining to women why men would rather «fix it» than talk about it, Harvey's advice is always spot-on and more often than not quite funny. But make no mistake, Harvey knows relationships are among his listeners top concerns and he's committed to helping them «get their mind right» when it comes to finding a sound partner. Co-written with Denene Millner, author of several relationship books, and with liberal use of his own adventures in love and courtship, «Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man» is an honest, compelling, and realistic examination of how men think about love and sex and what women need to know so that they can set realistic expectations of the men in their life.
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2009
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Here at last is the long awaited sequel to the international bestselling phenomenon, Freakonomics. Steven Levitt, the original rogue economist, and Stephen Dubner have been working hard, uncovering the hidden side of even more controversial subjects, from charity to terrorism and prostitution. And with their inimitable style and wit, they will take us on another even more gripping journey of discovery. Superfreakonomics will once again transform the way we look at the world.
Название: The Gift
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2009
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Lou Suffern's successful career demands that he be in two places at one time — and neither of those is with his devoted wife and children. In this season of good cheer he can barely find a minute to spare for his loved ones. Then Lou meets a homeless man named Gabe and buys him a cup of coffee... then gives him some old clothes... then gives him a job — a random act of kindness that surprises Lou most of all. But soon Gabe is meddling uncomfortably in Lou's life, popping up at the most inopportune times — as if Gabe actually can be in two places at once. But if this uncommon vagrant is here to help Lou fix what's broken in his life, can he do so before time runs out?
Название: The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers
Год: 2009
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A deadly love triangle Elena: beautiful and popular, the girl who can have any guy she wants. Stefan: brooding and mysterious, desperately trying to resist his desire for Elena... for her own good. Damon: sexy, dangerous, and driven by an urge for revenge against Stefan, the brother who betrayed him. Elena finds herself drawn to both brothers... who will she choose?
