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The tiny Scottish fishing town of Hillmyre is isolated and dying. It’s the perfect hideaway for the jaded and cynical academic Dr John Watson. All Watson wants is to write his novel but when the bodies appear and his help is sought all hopes of a quiet life start to unravel. Will it be the making or breaking of him?

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Cullen of the British Transport Police is back in a brand new mystery and the final part of the Archangel Trilogy. When a body is discovered on tracks in West London, the hunt for a killer begins. But who is the victim? And how does the crime relate to DCI Paul Cullen? The race to uncover the truth commences.

Geoffrey, Alfred's heir, and Denis, King of the Kingdom Across the Southern Sea. Two young men soon to come of age. One, having doubts as he comes to grips with the enormity of what his future holds; the other, eager to end the regency and rule in his own right. Both relying on Alfred's guidance as each birthday marks another milestone in the lives they're destined to lead.

Фавст — новела українського письменника Григорія Косинки, написана в 1923-му році й опублікована в журналі "Український засів". У ній головний герой проведений крізь тюремні випробування: муравйовські застінки і білогвардійську катівню.Розповідається про трагічну долю селянина з Поділля Прокопа Конюшини, який, не стерпівши наруги, створив загін і боровся проти нападників.

Horses of The Aga khan Dynasty is an exploration of the history, tradition, and legacy of the Aga Khan family. Mapping their history from Aga Khan I to the current Aga Khan IV and his eldest child, Princess Zahra, we discover not only insights about equestrian sports, horse breeding, and rearing, but learn why a family has been able to consistently produce excellent horses. This book is not simply about horse racing and its tradition, but it is a look into how thorough understanding has both revolutionized and evolved a simple sport into a careful study.

Les beaux jours sont le temps du réveil des sens et un appel au bonheur. Les textes rassemblés ici (Proust Maupassant Daudet) explorent tous de manière très différente mais toujours avec magie une certaine idée de la joie de vivre.

Les maisons sont ici la cristallisation de tous les rêves de bonheur, le lieu où se dévoile l'intimité profonde de l'âme. Au travers de ces textes tour à tour joyeux et émouvants s'offrent trois regards d'écrivains.

Ludwig Tieck (1773 - 1853) gilt als Inbegriff der deutschen Romantik. In dieser Hörbuch-Box begegnet uns die ganze Bandbreite seines Schaffens: Das Kunstmärchen Der blonde Eckbert, die Komödie Der gestiefelte Kater, die Novelle Der getreue Eckart und der Tannhäuser, die Schauergeschichten Der Runenberg und Der Pokal.

Winifred Holtby was born on 23rd June 1898 to a prosperous farming family in the village of Rudston in Yorkshire. Her early novels met with only moderate success but as a journalist she was both prolific and increasingly well-known. Her articles graced more than 20 newspapers and magazines, including the Manchester Guardian newspaper.

Despite William Shakespeare being regarded as the most significant figure in the Western literary canon, relatively little is known about his early life and his later ‘lost years’. Even the exact date of his birth is uncertain. 23rd April generally accepted to be the date of his birth, could be a scholarly mistake amplified by the coincidence of it also being the date of his death. His iconic status now spans global literature and stems directly from the magnitude of his plays, both tragedies and comedies, and his poetry which is often cited as some of the greatest love poetry ever written.

La tendresse et l’humour de Baptiste Beaulieu au service d’un sujet fort et nécessaire : bienvenue dans le quotidien d’un médecin.

You are Elias. You've run away from home. Your father has left you his blessing. An emailed manuscript. A vanity project- one where he traces over your life, his and the ones who came before him. A plea to remember who you are. India. Dubai. England. Canada. From the sunrise of a sweltering metropolis to the heartbeat of a cathedral city in England's Northeast, come to grips with your life. Whether on the shores of Vancouver or the trains of Hyderabad, history is armed and chasing you.

Невидимець (англ. The Invisible Man) — роман англійського письменника Герберта Велза. Написаний в 1897 році. У своєму романі Велз виступав проти популярних у ті часи ідей надлюдини, що нібито має право управляти слабшими або менш розумними людьми й навіть знищувати їх. Українською роман переклали Микола Іванов і Дмитро Паламарчук в 1977 році.

Octobre 1964. Alors que l’inauguration du Buckingham, navire de la compagnie maritime Barrington, est marquée par un attentat de l’IRA, Emma se trouve en première ligne pour affronter les conséquences de cette attaque sur la société qu’elle dirige désormais. Dans le même temps, Harry, maintenant président d’une organisation d’écrivains engagés, risque tout pour sauver Anatoly Babakov, un écrivain russe emprisonné en Sibérie. Sa quête audacieuse l’amène à traverser des territoires dangereux et met sa vie en jeu.

Questa raccolta di poesie viene dalla voce interiore che sento sgorgare dal profondo, che mi guida nella scrittura. In essa ho riportato i miei pensieri e ciò che mi risuona dentro, rapportandomi con l'interezza dell'esistenza, immergendomi in dinamiche interiori che si rispecchiano in tutto ciò che accade intorno a me. Indicandomi la strada da seguire, in quello che è un sentiero sublime, che rivelando conoscenze meravigliose, provenienti da una fonte interiore fino ad ora ignota, mi mostrano i segreti dell'esistenza.

Sumérgete en el encantador París de principios de siglo con Gigi de Sidonie Gabrielle Colette, un cautivador relato que captura la esencia de una joven en la cúspide de la sociedad. Gilberte, conocida cariñosamente como Gigi, es una adolescente cuya abuela y tía, dos figuras de gran influencia y experiencia, guían meticulosamente su educación en las complejidades del decoro y la alta sociedad. A través de ingeniosas lecciones de etiqueta, conversaciones sobre joyas y amores pasados, y encuentros con personajes tan eclécticos como el encantador.

Mr. Darcy has finally accepted that he wishes only for Elizabeth, and when they meet at Pemberley, he speaks plainly of his devotion. Despite their uncertain future, he is determined to assist the Bennet family – surely no young lady, however foolish, deserves to be Mrs. Wickham. And Darcy has a plan. Jane falls prey to bewilderment and anger as Bingley returns to Hertfordshire. He hopes to renew their courtship, but Jane’s world was shaken by his departure and the cruelty of his sisters, and her views of those around her have changed considerably.

A contrasting collection of light and dark, love and heartache, loss and gain, peace and war, hope and despair. Don't fear the darkness, there are always the guiding words of the poetic outlaw to shine a light and find us. Even when shadows are closing, and imposing thoughts are chasing. We find a safe space, to keep fear at bay until the brightness of a new day.

Entre realidad y deseo, el relato poético de un alto vuelo, su revelación. Albatros es el relato poético de un viaje y de un encuentro. A través de una ambigüedad de voces que se entrecruzan, a veces rozando el terreno de la leyenda y del pasado mítico, a veces más cercanas a la actualidad y a la voz de la propia autora, asistimos a la vieja pugna entre realidad y deseo. Existe una tensión latente entre el mundo claustrofóbico de la casa -del cuarto- y los mundos posibles, que por medio de la imaginación se presentan como un mosaico de paisajes de una naturaleza desbordante.

Duca della città di Carmona, Fosca viene al mondo nel 1279. Un vecchio mendicante, in cambio della vita, gli offre in dono l'elisir dell'immortalità. Avido, bramoso di gloria, conoscenza e potere, Fosca ora sembra non avere più limiti. In realtà, nel tempo umano, qualunque sua impresa è destinata al fallimento. I figli muoiono, gli amori si spengono, e così gli entusiasmi. Ogni cosa rivela il suo volto di sangue e distruzione, miseria, violenza, inutilità. L'unico principio assoluto dell'universo è lo spettacolo eterno della morte.