This comprehensive publication will introduce the reader to world masterpieces of architecture, sculpture, painting, and conceptual art. Written by well-known art critics and cultural historians, the vividly illustrated book will help you get an idea of ??the most iconic works. The authors trace the evolution of artistic thinking from ancient times to the present, accompanying the articles with a chronological scale, which facilitates orientation in the relevant historical co...
Whatever your age, this book is for you.TAYLOR SWIFT. Her reputation speaks for itself. Singer, songwriter, composer, actress, director and winner of countless awards. And one of the most influential figures in the modern music industry. But how exactly did TAYLOR SWIFT become one of the icons of 21st-century music? What is it about her work that captivates millions of people and inspires an almost religious devotion among her fans? What is it about her songs that allows an e...
MEET THE ROBOTS THAT ARE CHANGING THE WORLD!Visit the factory where robots make pizza, travel to space where robots assist astronauts, and meet the reptilian robots inspired by snakes! Embark on a technological adventure with robotics professor Henny Admoni. Youll learn how robots are built and whether we should be afraid of artificial intelligence... This book is packed with fascinating and amazing scientific facts and is the perfect companion for budding robotics enthusiast...
Sarah and Angus met whilst out with friends. It was love at first sight and soon they were married, and had twin daughters, Lydia and Kirsty. But tragedy struck the family: one of the daughters, Lydia, died in an accident. Devastated by grief, and finding themselves in a difficult financial situation, they decided to move to a small island in Scotland, Anguss family inheritance. In this way, the couple hoped to save their marriage. However, a new challenge awaits the couple:...
When hatred turns to love... in a hotel. The run-up to Christmas is the busiest time of year for the hotel, and Forest Lodge is literally falling apart. So when Izzy and Lucas are put on a joint shift at reception, they have no choice but to put their differences aside. Only a miracle can save the hotel. So when Izzy returns a lost wedding ring to a guest, the reward convinces the management that everything can be put right. There are four wedding rings in the lost property r...
Lyudmila Kovalenko's Steppe Horizons is a feminine, urban, socio-domestic, realistic, and autobiographical novel about women from Ukrainian and Greek-Ukrainian families in Mariupol. It is a story with a very cosy and warm everyday flavour, a kind of Ukrainian hygge interspersed with socio-historical and, in some places, socio-political events, which, however, do not overshadow the private story of the formation of female personalities in their relationships with men. The ...
Brendan Holmes, Margaret Marple, and August Poe run the most popular private detective agency in New York. Holmes is the brains: deduction and logic are his main weapons. Marple is the eyes: her powers of observation are often underestimated. Po is the muscle: he follows every lead, no matter how dark and dangerous. Together, they are a team that solves crimes that seem impossible to unravel and sheds light on the dark side of the city: from the theft of works of art and the ...
Henry is a brilliant robotics engineer who has achieved the greatest breakthrough in his career: he has created artificial intelligent consciousness. He named the half-finished robot William. No one knows about William. Due to his agoraphobia, Henry stays at home all the time, constantly in his attic laboratory, away from everyone, even his pregnant wife Lily. When Lily's colleagues come to visit, wanting to finally meet Henry and see the new smart house, Henry decides to...
Gideon Cross attractive and flawless on the outside, wounded and tormented on the inside. A bright flame that burns with the darkest pleasures. I couldn't resist. I didn't want to. You became my passion... my desire... my everything. My past is as cruel as yours. My soul is just as wounded. Our relationship was doomed from the start. Every step towards each other was too difficult, too painful... Except for those moments when everything was perfect. Except for those ...
Xander Thorne is the arrogant star heir to a famous family who grew up with classical music. Gwen Jackson never thought she would become a musician until she heard the sound of a violin in a music shop. Both are musical prodigies, but their worlds are very different. Xander doesn't notice the talented girl, even though they've been playing in the same orchestra for a year. He even criticises her harshly. When Gwen is offered the position of first violin, she is overjo...
How do economic crises, cryptocurrency fluctuations, and waves of inflation arise? World-renowned economist Robert Shiller argues that these processes are often driven not by dry figures, but by stories that capture the collective consciousness. He shows how such narratives shape expectations, influence the decisions of politicians and businesses, and can trigger cascades of economic change from cryptocurrency booms to global crises. Drawing on examples from past and present...
Agent with a Teddy Bear is a book that reveals the dual biography of Viktor Petrov (V. Domontovich): archaeologist, author of intellectual novels, and, at the same time, agent of the Soviet secret services. Based on declassified archival files of the Security Service of Ukraine and the Foreign Intelligence Service, the author traces how agent Ivanov collaborated with the authorities, what his activities were during the Great Terror and World War II, in post-war emigration, an...
What could be the hypothetical start of a nuclear war? The author recreates the events minute by minute: from the first missile launched by North Korea towards the United States to a global catastrophe that destroys billions of lives in 72 minutes. The book is based on exclusive interviews with military personnel, nuclear security experts, politicians, people who created weapons, knew the response plans, and were responsible for making fatal decisions. It shows how a chain of...
Ins Olivero belongs to Buenos Aires high society. She has everything she could ever dream of, but she wants only one thing: to see her parents, who often leave her with her aunt when they go travelling. One day, Ins receives terrible news: her parents have died in mysterious circumstances. The girl inherits a huge fortune, and a mysterious guardian appears in her life. The young lady cannot and does not want to believe in the death of her parents, so she goes to Cairo, taking...
In the lonely woods of Massachusetts stands St. Perpetua's College for Women ancient and secluded, it is not for the faint of heart. Here, secrets become currency, ambition fuels students, and strange rituals weave newcomers into the circle of the chosen. On her first day of school, Laura Sheridan is drawn into a fierce rivalry with the charming and mysterious Carmilla. Both are quickly noticed by the charismatic poetry professor De LaFontaine, whose obsession with Carmi...
In a world where the office on Rybalsky is a place where the everyday and the magical intersect, the nymph Natalka works on the Beregynya hotline during the day and, at night, exposes those who are torn between conscience and profit. Together with her friends the Roman sorceress Beatrice and the cyber witch Alina she tries to save Kyiv, which is experiencing invasion, betrayal, and the awakening of ancient forces. Kyiv is under fire, but the real battles are not only on the...
How did Gorilla Grodd manage to become so intelligent? Is Sinestro always such a villain? Did Harley Quinn ever consider a career in stand-up comedy? Take a peek into the lives of famous criminals in DC's Dear Supervillains, where children write to notorious villains and ask about their lives on the dark side! Read between the lines, and you may notice the villains plotting something evil! Will the Justice League arrive in time to stop them? Write to the Sinister Hotline ...
Nothing annoys a witch more than magic that stubbornly refuses to obey! Rain spells are one of the most difficult spells, and Lily can't get it right, no matter how hard she tries. Her magic makes it rain chestnuts, confetti, and even cookies! But Lily does not give up, because she must learn this spell at any cost. After all, without water, the forest is in terrible danger! The witch's strongest magic lives in her heart!
Lily is a witch's apprentice who dreams of becoming a true protector of the forest. She can talk to animals, fly on a broomstick, and is learning to perform real magic. Sometimes she has trouble with spells and potions, but when it comes to protecting her friends, Lily is always up to the task! After all, the strongest witchcraft lives in her heart!
Olivia Smith is a biologist who dreams not of a romantic relationship, but of a doctorate. But what to do when the best friend does not give you peace with that love neither day nor night? Of course, to find a guy who will pretend to be a lover. Not everyone is suitable for this role, but the young and hot Professor Carlsen: hmm, biology, Stanford, kisses... Not a bad start, you must agree! Olivia has a clear plan and is not waiting for understanding or support from the famou...
This unofficial chronicle takes you behind the scenes of the stunning rise and unexpectedly uncertain triumph of the most influential cultural phenomenon of our time the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Twenty years ago, Marvel Entertainment was in the toy business and on the verge of collapse. Today, Marvel Studios is one of the major players in Hollywood and global pop culture. How did an ambitious film studio manage to conquer the world? In this book, the authors demonstrate th...
Amelia Collins is a successful accountant. She would say: successfully single. At work, she is great with taxes and numbers, but on the personal front, it's quiet as a tomb. Her relatives constantly ask her about relationships. So, when she is invited to another wedding, she decides to find someone to pretend to be her boyfriend. Anyone. A chance acquaintance, Reginald Cleaves, is perfect for the role: a little strange and extremely handsome. For Reggie, a centuries-old v...
What can we learn from the ruler of the world's largest empire, who lived in the 2nd century and kept a diary about self-discipline, virtue and peace of mind? Marcus Aurelius was the last great Stoic philosopher of the ancient world, and his Meditations, which have survived to this day, are rightly called a spiritual classic. In Thinking Like a Roman Emperor, psychotherapist Donald Robertson combines fascinating stories from Marcus Aurelius' biography and his philosop...
Stress does not mean that you are weak-willed and give up in the face of adversity. It is a natural part of human existence, a healthy biological phenomenon that helps us cope with the many challenges of life. Stress becomes a problem when it is not in sync with the pace of life, causing burnout, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and many other symptoms. To bring stress back to a healthy level, the author offers five scientifically based steps to reboot that do not require much ti...
Millie Calloway is tired of living in a car and eating sandwiches, so she gladly agreed to work as a maid for the Winchesters. From now on, she will have her own room, a decent salary and a chance to finally change her life. Milly has a secret that she carefully hides. But the woman does not even suspect what her employers do not disclose. Every day, Millie puts the house in order, cooks delicious food, but her relationship with the extremely nervous Nina Winchester is strain...
Zachary Yin never had the opportunity to learn more about his Chinese heritage. His mother raised him alone and was always busy making a living, and at school they only studied Western history and myths. So Zach was completely unprepared when he learned that he was born to receive the spirit of China's first emperor. The boy has an important mission to complete: to close the portal to the Chinese underworld before the Ghost Month begins, otherwise the gateway for spirits ...
The Dragon King is looking for a wife... This news causes quite a stir among women across the country and even reaches my remote village of Popelishcha, located at the foot of Popelova Mountain. However, there is one condition: the king's chosen one must be endowed with enough magic to bear an heir. The royal guard is constantly searching for and delivering suitable women of childbearing age to the royal castle. I know I don't stand a chance, because I'm just an o...
After King Thorin nearly froze me to death, I fell through a portal and ended up in my true homethe kingdom of the Unrighteous. But I am not alone here. Thorin rushed after me to save me. However, when he saw the horns on my head, he realized that I was an enemy of his kingdom. Despite having horns, I am not welcome here either. Queen Meb accuses me of treason, and her soldiers inflict unbearable torment on Torin and me. To survive, we must stay as close to each other as poss...
Like a warrior who sold his sword for gold, Conan arrives in Sukhmet, a gloomy and dirty town south of the Styx River. Here, in the ranks of Zarallo's Free Companions, he serves among a motley crew of mercenaries from all over the world. They are cruel, battle-hardened, and loyal only to the sound of coins. In a local tavern, Conan meets Valeria of the Red Brotherhood, a fearless sea robber with whom he once went on raids. She has a reputation as a dangerous swordswoman, ...
Jess Aroons trained all summer to become the best runner in fifth grade. And he would have achieved his goal if it weren't for the new girl, Leslie Burke, who beat him to it. But this loss does not stand in the way of true friendship, and the children spend their days in the forest, where they invent a magical kingdom called Terabithia. In the real world, they face difficulties at school, tests of strength, minor fears, and... the understanding that you must always move f...
Life for Rose and the animals on their island seems perfect. Suddenly, their small world is on the brink of extinction: resources are rapidly depleting, and the inhabitants are forced to fight for survival. Rose calms and organizes the animals, but soon a toxic wave wreaks terrible damage on the island. So the robot sets off across the ocean, determined to stop it. During her journey, Rose discovers amazing geological formations, encounters incredible creatures, and sees with...
Is there anything more beautiful in the world than a unicorn? Yes, there is a little unicorn! One such baby was born in the Unicorn Sanctuary. All the animals here are magical, and each unicorn is unique, unlike any other, yet they all dream of a family of equally special creatures! But they say that black unicorns bring misfortune... and this little one was born as black as coal! Now we have to prove that he is just as magical as the others! Will we be able to find him a fa...
There is only one thing in the world better than a birthdaya birthday in Yedynorozhzhya! Here you will find magical cakes, candies that change shape and taste, and sparkling magic in an amusement park with a Ferris wheel flying above it! However, Paula's birthday starts off very badly... So we urgently need a celebration plan to fix everything! Can we make her birthday unforgettable?
Hello! My name is Claudia, and I recently moved to Unicornia, the most magical place in the whole world! Here, unicorns fly in the sky, and at school they teach you how to brew potions... and no math! Unicornia is wonderful! But it's not perfect: you still have to take exams at the Higher School of Magic! Tomorrow morning, I have a test on flying on a unicorn! Will I be able to learn to fly in such a short time?
Venice, 1704. In this city of dazzling splendor, despair and poverty are always close at hand. Eight-year-old Anna Maria is one of three hundred girls growing up within the walls of the Pieta, a shelter for children born to prostitutes. Despite the strict rules, the girls are given singing and music lessons from an early age. From childhood, Anna Maria knows that she is not like everyone else. Gifted and obsessed, she aspires to become the most outstanding violinist in Venice...
The pages of this work are inspired by the true story of Tan Yunxian. She was a 16th-century aristocrat who managed to break stereotypes and become a doctor, as well as the author of a book on medicine. This novel is about women and their difficult fate: in China, there were many traditions and rules that they had to follow. Ms. Tan recounts how she lived in her parents' home, how she prepared to become a good wife, and does not hide the details of foot binding and the il...
Life in a provincial town somewhere in Minnesota in the 1980s seems quite happy. Cassie lives on a farm, loves school, and is secretly in love with her cutest classmate. Yes, her parents throw bizarre parties, but the teenager is already used to their eccentric guests. Everything changes when a child predator appears in Lilydale. One by one, the boys disappear. And one by one, they return... changed: aggressive, gloomy loners. What happened to them gives rise to terrible rumo...
Berlin. Late Saturday evening. Jules Tannberg is filling in for a friend at a telephone support service for people who feel anxious about returning home at night and want someone to stay in touch with them, reassure them, and call for help in case of danger. Since leaving the emergency services, Jules has not encountered any life-threatening situations. Until today's conversation with Clara. The young woman is terrified. She believes she is being stalked by a psychopath w...
Recently deceased Delphi Bookham, a 27-year-old woman who never had a romantic relationship, finds herself in the waiting room of the afterlife. Here she meets her soul mate Jonah, a man she can't take her eyes off. And now she has a second chance at life (and love!)... on one condition: she must find Jonah on earth and get a genuine kiss from him within ten days. For Delphi, this is a real challenge: she has never trusted people and has hardly ever known the joy of inti...
On Olympus and in the Underworld, all anyone talks about is the god of the dead and Demeter's lively daughter. However, despite rumours of their romantic relationship, Hades and Persephone have plenty of other problems to deal with. Since her arrival on Mount Olympus, Persephone has tried to maintain the image of an impeccable virgin goddess, and the heavy burden of the other gods' expectations has become even more burdensome since she began to be attracted to Hades. ...
Trauma changes our perception of the world. The traumatic event itself remains in the past, but post-traumatic reactions prevent us from living a full life today. Traumatic experiences remain outside our consciousness and manifest themselves in physical symptoms and self-destructive behaviors. Elizabeth Stanley's book is the key to awareness and, therefore, healing. The author explores cultural norms that hinder resilience, including the collective tendency to separate st...
The goblins killed all our horses and most of our people. They captured our cities, burned our fields and continue to wage war. Now our daughters are taking up arms. Against her family's wishes, Galva joins the newly formed women's division of the army... The inexperienced knights set off for the city occupied by the Horde, accompanied by giant battle ravens. Created with the darkest magic, these terrifying birds can prevent the cruel goblins from turning humanity in...
Leoburg is on the brink of disaster: conspirators within and invaders without are waiting for the right moment to destroy the last bastion of rebellion, suppress freedom, and launch an attack on the Ukrainian Kingdom. Danylo and his friends find themselves in a city engulfed in flames, where every choice has a price. Will they survive this war and save Leoburg without betraying themselves or their love? Will they find their way home? And most importantly, what will they have ...
There were rumors. Legends. About a warrior who could not be killed. Who had seen the rise and fall of thousands of civilizations with his own eyes. He had many names: Unute, Child of Lightning, Death Itself. Now he is simply called Bee. And all he wants is the opportunity to die. Nowadays, an organization in the United States that carries out secret operations has promised to help him fulfill his wish. In exchange, Bee must help them in return. But when an ordinary mortal so...
An inheritance can turn your life upside down especially when you unexpectedly receive not just an ordinary house, but a large estate with towers. But the joy of Danilo, who was made happy by such a gift, is quickly overshadowed: the uncle who bequeathed him his wonderful home has disappeared without a trace, and a secret is hidden within its walls. Exploring his new home, the boy stumbles upon a bizarre portal that transports him to the amazing city of Leoburg a city of in...
Bree is hopelessly in love with Nathan, a popular quarterback and her best friend. She hides her true feelings because she is sure that she cannot be his girlfriend. But how can she resist this handsome guy with a mountain of muscles? No! Enough of thinking about it! All she can hope for is friendship without any contact with the sexiest man in the world. On top of that, she has other things to worry about. She has dreamed of expanding her dance studio for so long, but the re...
Olena Pchilka is actually Olga Dragomanova-Kosach. She is not only Lesya Ukrainka's mother, but also the mother of five other children. What's more, she is also an ethnographer, editor, public figure, educator, partner, as well as a wife, mother-in-law, grandmother... This is where her masquerade begins. The collection Masquerade is a whole gallery of characters who are searching for themselves, learning, traveling, working, loving, raising children. Or dreaming of ge...
Ayla Crown won the love of two powerful rulers and broke the curse that had haunted six realms for centuries. Now, as the leader of two separate peoples, she must earn their respect. Her enemies have been defeated, but they have not been subdued. Even among her own people, there are those who do not believe that Ayla deserves power. As darkness descends on Lightlark and the secrets of the past are about to be revealed, Ayla must take responsibility for her subjects and quell ...
Macy's life is monotonous: she works hard as an intern and prepares for her wedding. She doesn't open her heart to anyone. Until a chance encounter with Elliot, her one true love, destroys her carefully constructed bubble. Elliot used to be everything to Maisie: an awkward bookworm friend, and later a boyfriend who helped her open her heart after her mother's death... only to break it on the very night he confessed his feelings. The novel takes place in two timeli...
Austrian photographer Karl-Josef Zumbrunnen comes to Ukraine to find himself and his purpose. On his bizarre journey, he is accompanied by translator Roma Voronich, her almost adult daughter and poet husband, Professor Doctor, two strippers, and a music video director. Arriving at a very strange Carpathian hotela former weather stationthe group finds itself on the verge of a mystical otherworld. The world of the novel is a carnival of Hutsul folklore, late 1990s culture, mafi...
Don Tillman is a successful genetic scientist who always followed logic and avoided any surprises. Even in his search for a life partner, he used a scientific approach with clear requirements, until he met the capricious and spontaneous Rosie Jarman. Now Don and Rosie are a happy couple living in New York. And everything was fine until his lover announced that she was pregnant. The scientist has no idea what parenthood is, and when he investigates this issue, he gets into tro...
When Atlas hugged Lily during a chance encounter, she suddenlyas if she came back to life. They felt that they wanted to be together. Buthow will Riley react to this relationship, who considers Atlas guilty of theirAre you and Lily divorced? A woman finds herself between two men, oneof which he cannot lose, because he is the father of their daughter, and to the second a long time agobelongs to her heart. But when Atlas asks Lily out on a date, sheagrees, because he believes t...
Hryhoriy Skovoroda's fables are philosophical miniatures, reflections on related work, happiness and gratitude, which should fill every moment of a wise man's life. The heroes of fairy tales will show how important it is to see not only the external but also the internal essence of things, to take up the cause to which you have the ability, not to deceive others and value time. "Fables" were arranged and carefully adapted for children by one of the best connoisseurs o...
Does a Ukrainian patriot dream of personal happiness? Does he want to love and be loved? And what if, contrary to the poet's words, his beloved does not want to love Ukraine? These are simple questions, but they were not easy for the heroes and heroines of Oleksandr Konyskyi to answer. He was a participant in the events and an attentive chronicler of the era. Spiritual loneliness, the struggle for the right to be oneself, the happiness of mutual understanding, the feeling...
Vira leaves Kyiv for Athens, which she dreams of visiting. But her main goal is to look into the eyes of a famous writer. The girl is convinced that he stole her unfinished novel. But with every step, her dream of Greece turns into a trap. Vira dreams of the Eleusinian mysteries, hears hymns to forgotten gods, and sees things that should not be. Eurydice must die, a random woman at the market tells her. Eurydice must die, is written in blood on a house below the Acropolis. He...
Ellie Black disappeared several years ago. And now she has been found alive in a forest in Washington State. The girl seems to be fine, but she won't say where she was or what happened. Her return turns detective Chelsea Calgun's life upside down. Her teenage sister disappeared almost twenty years ago, and since then, Chelsea has been searching for evidence, answers, and other missing girls. Happy endings are rare in Chelsea's work, so Ellie Black's return is ...
In his comics, Chetwind captures familiar moments in relationships with humour and tenderness... For example, your loved one had the audacity to eat all the crisps. Or you both have a habit of changing into your pyjamas as soon as you get home,HuffPost.Are you at that stage in your relationship where you feel comfortable together? Then In Love and Snuggled Up is for you! Katana's comics are extremely popular on the internet (@catanacomics on Instagram), and now they are b...
Oleksandr Irvanets' new stories unfold on the Volyn landscape and Volyn legends, but, as befits the works of Pidskarbiy "Bubabu", in whimsical combinations and accompanied by heart-breaking adventures. Living and dead characters Ukrainians, Germans, Poles, French, Russians take part in the story that gave the book its title. And also zombakis and Tyburtsius with three tattered children. A kind of international, part of which fights on the side of good, and part on the s...
Amid the blooming gardens and golden meadows, a fairy-tale state spread out, where a free and proud people lived. And in the neighboring country, under the rule of the cruel and cowardly king-curduple Boinko, gray and frightened people lived. Somehow, that short man was overcome by fierce envy: he decided to enslave the happy singing people and went to war against him. But brave men stood against him... A bird of steel that ignited hearts in the midst of darkness and pain. De...
Parents from the real world know that touching rhymes about kittens purring sweetly on the rug do not guarantee sound children's sleep and peace of mind for mom and dad. Brutal and at the same time tender, this book honestly shows the well-known and now often silenced tolls of those who every night puts her little angel to sleep Charming, provocative, funny to the core, the lullaby "Just go to sleep" will be useful for both experienced parents and beginners or those who a...
A notebook for a girl" is an irreplaceable helper for every stylish and modern teenager. It is in it that you can record important events in your life. This colorful book will help you make a training plan, develop healthy habits, plan a trip, and share your innermost desires, dreams, and memories. Be in trend - keep a diary!"
Golda Meir was the first female head of state in recent history, one of the founders of Israel, a successful politician, a real "iron lady". Her dedication to the creation and defense of a Jewish homeland against bitter enemies and treacherous allies shaped Middle East politics for decades to come. She became an "anomaly phenomenon" for the patriarchal government of the time, in particular because of her iron determination combined with charm, kindness, uncompromisingness and...
LEARNING IS FUN!After all, active boys and girls will love to guess riddles, go through labyrinths, count, while learning in the game.During classes, the child:- will describe objects;- will study geometric figures;- solve examples; ? will investigate natural phenomena;- will establish logical chains.And even more difficult, a preschooler will be able to independently evaluate the results of his work: after completing the task, put stickers on it. ...
Morrigan Crowe and peace are like flowers growing out of snow: can such a thing be? Only recently, she and her friends had survived their first year in the Society of the Prodigious Chosen in Group 919. Then, a year ago, she had already had to face and defeat a vile evil. Now Morrigan faces a new challenge: to conquer a force that can break out of control at any moment and destroy the girl. But here's the trouble: Nevermoor covers the Voidvirus. This mysterious disease af...
Have you ever peered into bed space?Did they meet aliens there or at least dinosaurs?Did they meet aliens or at least dinosaurs there? If not, don't worry. Romchyk with Darinka If not, don't worry. Romchyk and Darinka did it for you and will gladly share their discoveries.did it for you and will gladly share their discoveries. In addition, you will learn how to fix parents, train courage. regime should wash helicopters. Funny and touching adventures of ordinary childr...
15-year-old Hestia Amalia lives in a cozy world reminiscent of the Belle poque, where people care primarily about artistic pleasures, dance parties and refined manners. However, her life inexplicably intersects with another world - invisible, but caught in whimsical events and vivid dreams. And the further, the more Hessie understands: she must unravel the intricacies of these worlds - only then will she fully know herself... The girl balances between the expectations of othe...
The year 2000. Bright and ambitious Vanessa gets entangled in an affairwith Jacob Strain, a forty-two-year-old English teacherRussian literature.2017 year. Strain is accused of sexual harassment.Rethinking the events of seventeen years ago, Vanessatorn between past and present. Her mind is crowdedthe memories and traumas of an adult woman with troubles are interwovenof a teenage girl. She has to decide: was it love or notwas it simply used? Erotic delight or unhealthy potract...
Ruz Beckman has a spirit companion that no one but her can see. This strange dead creature is the only ray of light in Rose's life. At least, that was the case until Agnes Knup, a wealthy young widow, attended one of the sances Rose was participating in, and the two women took a liking to each other. Ruz decides to move in with Agnes and finds herself in a dilapidated mansion where a sick woman wanders the rooms, strange smells fill the air at night, and eerie stone statu...
Stories for every day to read and listen to before bedtime.Easy-to-read educational texts that evoke positive emotions.Bright, colorful illustrations.This collection includes 365 one- to two-page stories by Polish authors with beautiful, colorful illustrations by Olga and Janusz Baszczak that will entertain you all year long!
Purrfect Tales is a collection of exciting, funny, and touching adventures featuring brave, witty, and very tailed characters! Princess Monroe learns that true friendship does not depend on breed, the cat division under the command of Dobry defends their native land, the artist Mari and her detective friends search for the villain who ruined her business, and little Perchik and his family save Christmas. Each story is filled with warmth, humour, and important life lessons, as...
Lan once had a different name. But after the invasion of the Elantian colonisers, who killed her mother and banned her people's magic, she took on a new identity and began living a double life: by day, she scours the city slums in search of artefacts from the past, and by night, she works as a singer in a teahouse. The only thing left of the girl's former life is a mysterious mark on her hand that no one but Lan herself can see. Until Zhen appears a practitioner from...
Verity Tavmantok is eighteen, a skilled artist, and... she sees ghosts. However, she doesn't know this until she receives an invitation from Duchess Blumska to paint a portrait of her only son, Alexander, on his twentieth birthday. Verity realises that this is perhaps her only chance to escape her older sister's suffocating guardianship and forge her own path into the future, so she runs away from the family estate on the islands and ventures into the continent for th...
