lim thea an ocean of minutes
Lim T. An Ocean of Minutes
A heartbreaking and timely novel about courage, yearning, the cost of holding onto the past - and the price of letting it go.Polly and Frank are young and in love, a lifetime together before them. But one evening in 1980, as the Texas sun sets over their shoulders, the world is suddenly pulled apart by a deadly virus. Within months, Frank is dying. Polly can save him, but only if she agrees to a radical plan: to time travel to 1993 for a corporation who can fund his life-saving treatment. She can only go forward, she cannot go back. And she must leave everything she loves behind, including Frank.All they have is the promise of a future together: they will find each other again in twelve years' time, in Galveston, Texas, where the sea begins.But when something goes wrong and Polly arrives late, Frank is nowhere to be found. Completely alone, Polly must navigate a terrifying new world to find him, and to discover if their love has endured.
710 Руб.
Lim T. An Ocean of Minutes
A heartbreaking and timely novel about courage, yearning, the cost of holding onto the past - and the price of letting it go.Polly and Frank are young and in love, a lifetime together before them. But one evening in 1980, as the Texas sun sets over their shoulders, the world is suddenly pulled apart by a deadly virus. Within months, Frank is dying. Polly can save him, but only if she agrees to a radical plan: to time travel to 1993 for a corporation who can fund his life-saving treatment. She can only go forward, she cannot go back. And she must leave everything she loves behind, including Frank.All they have is the promise of a future together: they will find each other again in twelve years' time, in Galveston, Texas, where the sea begins.But when something goes wrong and Polly arrives late, Frank is nowhere to be found. Completely alone, Polly must navigate a terrifying new world to find him, and to discover if their love has endured.
710 Руб.
Stilton Geronimo The Treasure of the Sea
Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters are needed to help Aquamarina, the magical land of the ocean! The enchanted Music of the Sea has stopped playing, and no one knows why. If it doesn't return soon, the realm will perish! The mouselets and their friend Will Mystery travel to the underwater world to find the magical music. On their mission, they swim through dangerous waters, encounter strange and fantastical creatures, and even reveal an ancient mystery. It's a mousetastic aquatic adventure!
3191 Руб.
Stilton Thea The Journey to Atlantis
At the beach by Mouseford Academy, the Thea Sisters discover a mysterious boy with blue skin washed up on the shore. He speaks an unfamiliar language, so the five mice call Thea Stilton for help. She sets the mouselings on an exciting journey to hunt for clues about the boy's origins. Could he be the prince of the underwater world of Atlantis? It's up to the Thea Sisters to get him home!
2963 Руб.
Stilton Thea Thea Stilton and the Ghost of The Shipwreck
During a marine biology lesson at Mouseford Academy, the Thea Sisters learn about a mysterious shipwreck off Whale Island. According to legend, a very rare diamond called Jasmine's Heart was on the ship when it sank. When biology teacher Professor Van Kraken disappears, the Thea Sisters have to dive into the deep ocean to find him and the jewel. And just when they think their adventures are over, the Thea Sisters receive an invitation to travel to China to find another missing treasure. It's an adventure these five world-traveling mice will never forget!
1914 Руб.
Stilton Thea The Secret of the Snow
Join Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters in their third magical special edition adventure! There's a mystery in the land of the lotus flowers! Thea Stilton and Thea Sisters are called to help to an enchanted land! It's a world linked to the legends of Japan, and it is in danger. The realm's special lotus flowers are disappearing, and no one knows why! The mouselets set off on a quest to solve this mystery. They must discover the secret of the lotus flowers - but can they trust the strange magical creatures that they meet on their way? It's a fabumouse adventure!
2963 Руб.
Stilton Thea Thea Stilton and the Hollywood Hoax
The Thea Sisters are visiting a friend in sunny California, and she invites them to the set of a movie in Hollywood! The mice love being around famouse and fabumouse directors and actors as they're working. But then an important reel of film is stolen from the studio! Can the Thea Sisters catch the thief and save the movie?
1914 Руб.
Stilton Thea Thea Stilton and the Niagara Splash
Join Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship! The Thea Sisters are taking a trip to Canada! They have been invited to do some bird-watching with a group of friends. The girls are enjoying learning more about Canada and their love for hockey. But during their trip, one of their group members mysteriously disappears. They set off to Niagara Falls to find him. Can they solve the mystery?
1914 Руб.
Quinn Kate Mistress of Rome
Thea is a slave girl from Judaea, passionate, musical, and guarded. Purchased as a toy for the spiteful heiress Lepida Pollia, Thea will become her mistress's rival for the love of Arius the Barbarian, Rome's newest and most savage gladiator. His love brings Thea the first happiness of her life-that is quickly ended when a jealous Lepida tears them apart. As Lepida goes on to wreak havoc in the life of a new husband and his family, Thea remakes herself as a polished singer for Rome's aristocrats. Unwittingly, she attracts another admirer in the charismatic Emperor of Rome. But Domitian's games have a darker side, and Thea finds herself fighting for both soul and sanity. Many have tried to destroy the Emperor: a vengeful gladiator, an upright senator, a tormented soldier, a Vestal Virgin. But in the end, the life of the brilliant and paranoid Domitian lies in the hands of one woman: the Emperor's mistress.
1205 Руб.
Stilton Thea Dance Challenge
The Thea Sisters are thrilled about the new performing arts program being offered at Mouseford Academy. That is, until they meet the head of the department -- the demanding and strict Professor Ratyshnikov. The mouselets will have to audition just to get into her class! On top of the that famouse ballerina is an old friend of Headmaster de Mousus, but the two no longer get along. It's up to the Thea Sisters to find out why.
1701 Руб.
Cather Willa The Song of the Lark
The second novel in Willa Cather’s Great Plains trilogy, is a lyrical coming-of-age story charting the struggles of an artists life. Thea Kronberg, gifted with a beautiful voice, defies her humble beginnings in Colorado and finds success far from her small hometown. But her achievements come with painful drawbacks. As the distance between Thea and her roots increases, she must fight to find her inner strength and reach her full potential.
2146 Руб.
Brown D. The Lost Symbol / (супер). Brown D. (Логосфера)
The Capitol Building, Washington DC: Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon believes he is here to give a lecture. He is wrong. Within minutes of his arrival, a shocking object is discovered. It is a gruesome invitation into an ancient world of hidden ... .
2007 Руб.
Brown D. The Lost Symbol / (супер). Brown D. (Логосфера)
The Capitol Building, Washington DC: Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon believes he is here to give a lecture. He is wrong. Within minutes of his arrival, a shocking object is discovered. It is a gruesome invitation into an ancient world of hidden ... .
2007 Руб.
Stilton Thea Thea Stilton and the Mountain of Fire
Thea and her friends the Thea Sisters take off for Australia to solve a mystery. A flock of sheep at Nicky?s family?s ranch is losing all its wool, and the ranch depends on the wool to stay afloat! Maybe the sheep?s cure lies in an Aboriginal medicine containing a strange root. The five mouselings set off on a tour of the whole country to find out. It?s a truly memorable outback adventure!
1777 Руб.
Ocean. The Definitive Visual Guide
A beautifully illustrated newly revised guide to the underwater world of the Earth's oceans. Introducing the most comprehensive, visual, and accessible ocean encyclopedia available on the market! Ocean is illustrated with a blend of beautiful and informative artworks, maps, and photography, it is a broad-ranging, in-depth guide to both physical oceanography and marine life. Thoroughly updated to include the latest research on ocean science and profiles of newly discovered species, Ocean remains an indispensable, all-encompassing visual guide to the marine world. Dive deep into the depths of these pages as you explore: -Unique illustrated directory sections spotlight important sites and species -Double-page feature spreads explore interaction between people and the environment -16-page picture essay and 13 double-page images showcase the best in ocean photography -Covers physical oceanography, marine biology, and the impact humans are having on the oceans -Reliable reference thoroughly authenticated by the American Museum of Natural History A comprehensive introduction explains important principles and processes, from the geology of the seafloor to the chemistry of seawater. The next two chapters look at key environments - from the seashore out to the open ocean - and the main groups of ocean life. The final chapter is a detailed, 60-page atlas of the world's oceans and seas, illustrated with maps compiled from satellite measurements of the ocean floor! More than 285,000 copies have been sold since publication of the first edition in 2006, but now thoroughly updated to include the latest research on ocean science and profiles of newly discovered species, Ocean remains an indispensable, all-encompassing visual guide to the marine world. A must-have volume for readers aged 14+, whether students looking for an introduction to the scientific study of the oceans, or schools and colleges looking for a library purchase to support students of geography and Earth sciences. Doubling up as a perfect gift purchase for the ocean lover in your life, this reliable reference book can be enjoyed by the entire family!
6717 Руб.
McLaughlin Cressida The Cornish Cream Tea Holiday
It's going to be an unforgettable Cornish summer… Thea Rushwood was looking forward to exploring the beautiful Cornish tourist spot of Port Karadow, but when her friend drops out at the last minute, she is forced to go solo. Arriving at her cosy holiday cottage to discover a building site next door, Thea and the annoyingly attractive, but grumpy builder, Ben, don't get off to the best start. Thea starts to wonder if her perfect escape wasn't meant to be. That's before she realizes there is more to Ben - and to the community - than she first thought. As a magical Cornish summer stretches out in front of her, Thea discovers this is one holiday that she never wants to end…
1498 Руб.