Sons of the Waves: The Common Seaman in the Heroic Age of Sail

Автор: Taylor Stephen
Название: Sons of the Waves: The Common Seaman in the Heroic Age of Sail
ISBN: 0300245718 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780300245714
Издательство: Wiley yUP
Цена: 24750 T
Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: British maritime history in the age of sail is full of the deeds of officers like Nelson but has given little voice to plain, "illiterate" seamen. Now Stephen Taylor draws on published and unpublished memoirs, letters, and naval records, including court-martials and petitions, to present these men in their own words.

In this exhilarating account, ordinary seamen are far from the hapless sufferers of the press gangs. Proud and spirited, learned in their own fashion, with robust opinions and the courage to challenge overweening authority, they stand out from their less adventurous compatriots.

Taylor demonstrates how the sailor was the engine of British prosperity and expansion up to the Industrial Revolution. From exploring the South Seas with Cook to establishing the East India Company as a global corporation, from the sea battles that made Britain a superpower to the crisis of the 1797 mutinies, these "sons of the waves" held the nation's destiny in their calloused hands.

Автор: Chbosky, Stephen
Название: Perks of being a wallflower
ISBN: 1847394078 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781847394071
Издательство: Simon&Schuster UK
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Цена: 9940.00 T
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Описание: A powerful and perceptive coming-of-age story, in the tradition of The Catcher in the Rye, from a talented young filmmaker, screenwriter and novelist.

Автор: Fry Stephen
Название: Mythos
ISBN: 1405934131 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781405934138
Издательство: Random House - Penguin
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Цена: 11990.00 T
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Описание: No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses. In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling we gaze in wonder as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld. We shiver when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments and watch with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds. Mythos captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance. If you're enthralled by the magic of Greek mythology you'll love Fry's follow-up book Heroes which is OUT NOW, with tales of mortals and monsters, quests and adventures . .

Автор: Stephen Hawking
Название: A Brief History Of Time
ISBN: 0857501003 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780857501004
Издательство: Random House - Penguin
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Цена: 9670.00 T
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Описание: Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? This book examines these questions. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes.

Автор: King Stephen
Название: It : movie tie-in
ISBN: 1473666937 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781473666931
Издательство: Hodder
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Цена: 9100.00 T
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Описание: Film tie-in for the new 2017 film, which will be in theatres from September 8th.

Автор: Fry Stephen
Название: Heroes
ISBN: 1405940360 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781405940368
Издательство: Random House - Penguin
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Цена: 9670.00 T
Наличие на складе: Ожидается поступление.
Описание: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERIn this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry gloriously retells the epic myths of the Greek heroes - which will be loved by young and old alike. 'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant .

. . all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mail___________Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.

In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales. Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples.

Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera. Filled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best. 'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods.

Fry is at his story-telling best . . .

the gods will be pleased' The Times'Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny' Guardian 'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' Evening Standard'Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first.

Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' Herald___________If you like the sound of Heroes, you'll love Mythos - Fry's first foray into the enthralling world of Greek mythology. Praise for Mythos: 'Ebullient and funny' The Times'Entertaining and edifying' Daily Telegraph'A rollicking good read' Independent'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout.

Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy' Guardian

Автор: King Stephen
Название: Green mile
ISBN: 0575084340 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780575084346
Издательство: Orion
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Цена: 8090.00 T
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Описание: A Terror Eight title: dark reads for hot summer nights!

Автор: King Stephen
Название: Pet sematary
ISBN: 1444708139 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781444708134
Издательство: Hodder
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Цена: 11120.00 T
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Описание: King`s #1 bestselling, timeless classic, is among King`s most iconic and beloved novels.

Автор: King Stephen
Название: Shining
ISBN: 1444720724 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781444720723
Издательство: Hodder
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Цена: 11120.00 T
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Описание: Wake up the new reader and shake up the existing reader - between Spring 2021 and Autumn 2024 Hodder is reissuing groups of Stephen King`s books in a wonderful new livery. THE SHINING is an iconic CHILLING CLASSIC, regarded as one of Stephen King`s masterpieces.

Автор: King Stephen
Название: Misery
ISBN: 1444720716 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781444720716
Издательство: Hodder
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Цена: 11120.00 T
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Описание: Wake up the new reader and shake up the existing reader - between Spring 2021 and Autumn 2024 Hodder is reissuing groups of Stephen King`s books in a wonderful new livery. MISERY is a THRILLING SUSPENSE novel, regarded as one of Stephen King`s timeless masterpieces.

Автор: Chbosky Stephen
Название: Perks of Being a Wallflower
ISBN: 147111614X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781471116148
Издательство: Simon&Schuster UK
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Цена: 7920.00 T
Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: A powerful and perceptive coming-of-age story, in the tradition of The Catcher in the Rye, from a talented young filmmaker, screenwriter and novelist.

Автор: King Stephen
Название: Needful things
ISBN: 1444707876 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781444707878
Издательство: Hodder
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Цена: 13150.00 T
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Описание: Hodder are boosting Stephen King`s backlist with new covers, new author brand lettering and a marketing campaign which directs readers to the right King title for them.

Автор: King Stephen
Название: Shining
ISBN: 0307743659 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780307743657
Издательство: Random House (USA)
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Цена: 6130.00 T
Наличие на складе: Ожидается поступление.
Описание: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Before Doctor Sleep, there was The Shining, a classic of modern American horror from the undisputed master, Stephen King.

Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he'll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote . . . and more sinister. And the only one to notice the strange and terrible forces gathering around the Overlook is Danny Torrance, a uniquely gifted five-year-old.