Книги автора Michael Cox
Название: The Meaning of Night: A Confession
Жанр: Daedalus Books
Год: 2006
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The atmosphere of Bleak House, the sensuous thrill of Perfume, and the mystery of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell all combine in a story of murder, deceit, love, and revenge in Victorian England. After killing the red-haired man, I took myself off to Quinn's for an oyster supper. So begins the extraordinary story of Edward Glyver--booklover, scholar, and murderer. As a young boy, Glyver always believed he was destined for greatness. A chance discovery convinces him that he was right: greatness does await him, along with immense wealth and influence. Overwhelmed by his discovery, he will stop at nothing to win back a prize that he knows is rightfully his. Glyver's path to reclaim his prize leads him from the depths of Victorian London, with its foggy streets, brothels, and opium dens, to Evenwood, one of England's most beautiful and enchanting country houses, and finally to a consuming love for the beautiful but enigmatic Emily Carteret. His is a story of betrayal and treachery, of death and delusion, of ruthless obsession and ambition. And at every turn, driving Glyver irresistibly onward, is his deadly rival: the poet-criminal Phoebus Rainsford Daunt. The Meaning of Night is an enthralling novel that will captivate readers right up to its final thrilling revelation.
Название: Elvis and His Blue Suede Shoes
Жанр: Scholastic
Год: 2011
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Elvis Presley is horribly famous for being the King of Rock'n'Roll. But not everyone knows that Elvis escaped from tornadoes by hiding in a cave, flew halfway across America for 22 giant sandwiches and had a tooth stuck in his lung. This title offers what you ever wanted to know about the man with the pelvis.
Название: Elvis and His Pelvis
Жанр: Scholastic
Год: 2001
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You’ve probably heard of Elvis. He is dead famous for: being the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll; having trouble fitting into his spangly white jumpsuits – and causing a riot with a wiggle of his pelvis! But did you know that Elvis had his hair insured for a million dollars, flew halfway across America for 22 giant sandwiches, and had a tooth stuck in his lung? Yes, even though he’s dead, Elvis is still full of surprises!
Название: 10 Best Viking Legends Ever
Жанр: Scholastic
Год: 2009
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The ten best Viking Legends are revamped and retold with a hilarious modern twist. Readers can find out about Thor's missing hammer, Fenrir the out-of-control giant wolf, how the Vikings thought the world would end, and much more! Plus there are cool cartoons and fantastic fact sections, including a gallery of the gods, and ten Norse monsters to avoid. It's the best book on Viking Legends... ever!
Название: Da Vinci and His Super-brain
Жанр: Scholastic
Год: 2010
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You've probably heard of Leonardo da Vinci... He is dead famous for: painting the most famous picture in the world; designing the first-ever flying machine; and, being 'the' all-round fabulous Renaissance Man. But have you heard that Leonardo: spent ten years making a seven-metre tall horse; thought pink was the coolest colour for clothes; and, loved to play practical jokes? Yes, even though dead, Leonardo's still full of surprises. Now you can get the inside story with Leonardo's lost notebook, flick through the pages of the «Milan Messenger» and discover dozens of the dazzling inventions the great man dreamed up in his amazing super-brain. This work is Dead Funny, Dead Gripping, and Dead Famous.
Название: 10 Best Ghost Stories Ever
Жанр: Scholastic
Год: 2009
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Presents ten ghost stories including «Body Snatchers» — join Dr Fettes on a midnight trip to the graveyard; «Night Mail» — take a ride on board a spectral stagecoach; and, «Turn of the Screw» — tune in to Al Mighty's chat line for a spine-chilling tale of children with some very ghoulish 'friends'.
Название: 10 Best Horror Stories Ever
Жанр: Scholastic
Год: 2009
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This title presents the ten best horror stories... ever! It includes: Hound of the Baskervilles — can Sherlock Holmes save the Baskerville family from the fangs of the demon-dog; Dracula — take a trip to Transylvania and meet the toothy count in an all-singing, all-dancing musical spectacular; and, Pit and the Pendulum — Wicked Interiors Magazine takes us on a terrifying tour of the deepest, darkest, deadliest dungeon of them all.
Название: Pirates and Their Caribbean Capers
Жанр: Scholastic
Год: 2009
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You've probably heard of a few pirates including: horrible Henry Morgan and his flaming fire ships; awful Anne Bonny and her flaming temper; and, barmy Blackbeard and his — er — flaming black beard. But have you heard that: Henry Morgan ate his own shoes? Anne Bonny scared strong men shirtless? Blackbeard guzzled his rum with a dash of dynamite? Now you can get the inside story from pirates' long-lost log-books, read the terrible truth about real pirate life and find out all about the biggest, baddest buccaneers who ever sailed the bounding main! The book is horribly funny, horribly gripping, and horribly famous.
