A spectacular and engaging non-fiction Eyewitness guide to one of history’s most iconic writers, William ShakespeareDid you know special effects were used in Shakespeare’s plays? That devils and ghosts came up through trapdoors in the stage? Find out how in Eyewitness Shakespeare and discover the fascinating life and times of one of the world’s greatest playwrights. Travel back in time and follow Shakespeare from his birth in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon to theatre life in 16th century London.Eyewitness reference books are now more interactive and colourful, with new infographics, statistics, facts and timelines, plus a giant pull-out wall chart; you’ll be an expert on Shakespeare in no time.Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about Shakespeare.

Learning Mandarin Chinese has never been this easy.This trusty travel companion features comprehensive definitions and colourful images of daily life, helping you appreciate the nuances of the language and master pronunciation.Keep the Mandarin Chinese-English Bilingual Dictionary by your side as you shop, eat, socialise, travel, and work. With more than 10,000 fully illustrated terms arranged by theme and an easy-to-use audio app guiding you, learning and retaining key terms is simple. Inside you’ll discover key nouns, verbs, and phrases, and a detailed index for instant reference.Simplified Chinese characters, along with clear instructions for accurate pronunciation in the Pinyin accent, help you further enhance your Mandarin reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. From names of dishes and seasons of the year to parts of the body and furniture around the house, find everything at your fingertips with this practical and stimulating dictionary.The Mandarin Chinese-English Bilingual Dictionary has been updated to include modern technology and contemporary ways of life, and reflects the changes the language has undergone.Whether travelling for business or for pleasure, remember to pack this comprehensive yet accessible bilingual dictionary.

Puzzled by past tenses? Confused be comparatives? The English for Everyone Grammar Guide is packed with easy-to-follow English grammar rules and annotated sample sentences.Ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans, the Grammar Guide uses visual teaching methods to introduce English grammar for beginners, reinforced through a variety of exercises and examples when used alongside our Grammar Practice Book. Once you have built up your confidence in the written English language, the Grammar Guide can act as a reference point for more advanced sentence structures in practical English usage.About English For EveryoneEnglish for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that support English learning for teenagers and adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering an easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading and writing.Whether you are looking for ESL teaching resources, or a structured programme for adults to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Series provides:- Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and colour-coded explanations- Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App).- Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units, mirrored in both the Course and Practice Books for easy referencing and teaching- Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of essential English grammar in use, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences- Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book- Personalised learning: Write-on lines encourage ESL learners to write their prompts and translationsThe English for Everyone Series covers the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including:- CEFR- TOEFL- IELTS- TOEIC

The captivating Sunday Times and New York Times number one bestseller by the Orange Prize-winning author of The Song of Achilles; `spellbinding … a thrilling tour de force of the imagination’ (Mail on Sunday)`Fabulous’ Daily Telegraph`Blisteringly modern’ The Times`Bold and sensuously written’ Daily Mail`An airy delight’ ObserverGod. Mortal. Daughter. Monster. Saviour. Outcast. Lover. Destroyer. Creator. Mother. Witch.Scorned, rejected and at last exiled from her father’s house for her dark gifts, Circe arrives on the remote island of Aiaia with nothing but her wits and magic to help her. But there is danger for a solitary woman in the world, and Circe’s independence and strange powers draw the wrath of men and gods alike. To protect what she holds dear, Circe must decide whether she belongs with the deities she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love.Complicated and wounded, gifted and passionate, Madeline Miller’s captivating Circe steps out of myth and into the present as a heroine for our time, and all times.

In Ancient Greece, a skilled marble sculptor has been blessed by a goddess who has given his masterpiece — the most beautiful woman the town has ever seen — the gift of life. Now his wife, he expects Galatea to please him, to be obedience and humility personified. But she has desires of her own, and yearns for independence.In a desperate bid by her obsessive husband to keep her under control, she is locked away under the constant supervision of doctors and nurses. But with a daughter to rescue, she is determined to break free, whatever the cost…

He snowy Great Hall festooned with Christmas trees, the shimmering Yule Ball, Mrs Weasley’s festive jumpers — Christmas at Hogwarts is filled with magic and wonder.This equally magical scrapbook takes readers on an interactive tour of the Christmas season in the Wizarding World, as seen in the Harry Potter films. With detailed profiles on everything from Harry’s Firebolt broomstick — a festive gift from his godfather, Sirius Black — to Hogsmeade, this book includes concept illustrations, behind-the-scenes photographs, and fascinating reflections from actors and film-makers.Fans can revisit key moments from the films, including Harry Potter’s first Christmas at Hogwarts when he receives the Invisibility Cloak, as well as his holiday spent at number twelve, Grimmauld Place in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.Destined to be a must-have collectable for fans of Harry Potter, this book also comes packed with interactive inserts.

A classic in the making for anyone who ever longed to be wild.October and her dad live in the woods. They know the trees and the rocks and the lake and stars like best friends. They live in the woods and they are wild. And that’s the way it is.Until the year October turns eleven. That’s the year October rescues a baby owl. It’s the year Dad falls out of the biggest tree in their woods. The year the woman who calls herself October’s mother comes back. The year everything changes.Written in Katya Balen’s heart-stoppingly beautiful style, this book is a feast for the senses. And, as October fights to find the space to be wild in the whirling chaos of the world beyond the woods, it is also a feast for the soul.

Quentin Jacobsen has always loved Margo Roth Spiegelman, for Margo (and her adventures) are the stuff of legend at their high school. So when she one day climbs through his window and summons him on an all-night road trip of revenge he cannot help but follow.But the next day Margo doesn’t come to school and a week later she is still missing. Q soon learns that there are clues in her disappearance… and they are for him. But as he gets deeper into the mystery — culminating in another awesome road trip across America — he becomes less sure of who and what he is looking for.Masterfully written by John Green, this is a thoughtful, insightful and hilarious coming-of-age story.

Celebrate all things Gryffindor with this glorious paperback collection of the iconic House Editions. The beautifully crafted slipcase emblazoned with the house emblem the Gryffindor lion contains all seven novels from J.K. Rowling’s classic series in a spectacular alternating colour scheme, with cover artwork and illustrations by celebrated Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold.Home to the brave at heart, Gryffindor house has produced some of the most famous witches and wizards in history, not least the great wizard Albus Dumbledore and Harry Potter himself. The seven lovingly designed covers are individually decorated with enchanting details that capture favourite house themes from each novel. Charming vignettes of the Gryffindor lion in a series of playful poses across the seven book spines complete the decoration scheme. An exclusive colour bookmark depicting house ghost Nearly Headless Nick makes for a highly collectable keepsake.The seven books in this collection are accompanied by a magical miscellany of exciting feature articles, quizzes and fascinating fact files packed with trivia about the history and alumni of Gryffindor house — ideal to dip into and enjoy time and time again. More than twenty exclusive illustrations capture the magic of Gryffindor house and favourite characters — Harry, Ron and Hermione, Albus Dumbledore, Sirius Black and many more…A must-have collection for Gryffindors young and old, this Gryffindor House Editions box set is the perfect tribute to the house famed for its courage, bravery and determination and is sure to be treasured for years to come.Тексты неадаптированные.Книги в мягкой обложке и футляре.

Learn about planets, stars and black holes in The Astronomy Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Astronomy in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Astronomy Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Astronomy, with:- More than 100 big astronomical ideas, theories and discoveries- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Astronomy Book is the perfect introduction to the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover more than 100 of the most important theories and discoveries in the history of astronomy and the great minds behind them. If you’ve ever wondered about the key ideas that underpin the wonders of the universe and the great minds who uncovered them, this is the perfect book for you.Your Astronomy Questions, Simply ExplainedHow do we measure the universe? Where is the event horizon? What is dark matter? If you thought it was difficult to learn the science of celestial objects and phenomena, The Astronomy Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Learn ancient speculations about the nature of the universe, through the Copernican Revolution, to the mind-boggling theories of recent science such as those of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, with superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries. And delve into the work of the scientists who have shaped the subject, with biographies of key astronomers such as Ptolemy, Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Hubble, and Hawking.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Astronomy Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

The last, most profound and elegiac of Tove Jansson’s Moomin novelsThe Moomins, in case you haven’t already met them, are kind, philosophical creatures with velvety fur and smooth round snouts, who live in a beautiful Finnish valley. They sleep through the winter and when spring comes they wake and clamber down rope ladders hanging from their windows, ready for a bright new adventure.But in Moominvalley in November, the Moomins are missing. They have left their beloved Moominvalley – for the mysterious lighthouse island of Moominpappa at Sea – and no one has seen them since. As winter draws near, Snufkin, Mymble, Toft and others move into the Moominhouse to await the family’s return and soon find themselves absorbed in exploits of their own. Only little Toft lingers on. The gentle creature has seen a flicker of light on the horizon. Could this be the Moomins sailing back?Moominvalley in November, the final novel in the series, was published in 1970 and serves as a beautiful and deeply subtle valediction to the world of the Moomins. It has appeared in more than fifty languages

Книга «No Matter What». Издательство: Bloomsbury. Год выпуска: 2025. Автор: Gliori Debi. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует. Страна производитель: Китай.

Книга «The Great When». Издательство: Bloomsbury. Год выпуска: 2025. Переплет: Мягкий переплет. Количество страниц: 324. Автор: Moore Alan. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует. Страна производитель: Соединенное королевство.

Книга «Tom Lake». Издательство: Bloomsbury. Год выпуска: 2025. Автор: Patchett Ann. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует. Страна производитель: Соединенное королевство.

Книга «Collide». Издательство: Bloomsbury. Год выпуска: 2025. Серия: Off the Ice. Автор: Khabra Bal. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует. Страна производитель: Соединенное королевство.

Книга «Crown of Midnight Adult Ed». Издательство: Bloomsbury. Год выпуска: 2023. Серия: Throne of Glass. Переплет: Мягкий переплет. Количество страниц: 420. Автор: Maas Sarah J. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует. Страна производитель: Соединенное королевство.

Книга «Throne of Glass Adult ed». Издательство: Bloomsbury. Год выпуска: 2023. Серия: Throne of Glass. Переплет: Мягкий переплет. Количество страниц: 406. Автор: Maas Sarah J. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: 18+. Страна производитель: Соединенное королевство.

Книга «The Very Hungry Caterpillar`s Very First Encyclope». Издательство: Dorling Kindersley. Год выпуска: 2022. Переплет: Твердый переплет. Количество страниц: 224. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует. Страна производитель: Китай.

Книга «The Very Hungry Caterpillars Very First Animal En’». Издательство: Dorling Kindersley. Год выпуска: 2023. Переплет: Твердый переплет. Количество страниц: 224. Автор: Mills Andrea. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует. Страна производитель: Китай.

Книга «Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book French». Издательство: Dorling Kindersley. Год выпуска: 2025. Серия: Eyewitness Travel Phrase Books. Переплет: Мягкий переплет. Количество страниц: 224. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует. Страна производитель: Китай.