A wonderfully original book about contemporary Russia as seen on journeys in search of Pushkin, Tolstoy, Lermontov, Chekhov, Gogol and Turgenev. Shortlisted For The Edward Standford Travel Writing Award 2020 With the writers of the Golden Age as her guides - Pushkin, Tolstoy, Gogol and Turgenev, among others - Wheeler travels the length and breadth of Russia to make connections between then and now. On the Trans-Siberian railway, at sail on the Black Sea, or while watching television with her hosts in Soviet apartment blocks, Wheeler searches for a Russia not in the news - a Russia of humanity and daily struggles. At a time of deteriorating relations between Russia and the West, Wheeler gives a voice to the 'ordinary' people of Russia and discovers how the writers of the past continue to represent their country today.
1351 Руб.
A wonderfully original book about contemporary Russia as seen on journeys in search of Pushkin, Tolstoy, Lermontov, Chekhov, Gogol and Turgenev. With the writers of the Golden Age as her guides - Pushkin, Tolstoy, Gogol and Turgenev, among others - Wheeler travels the length and breadth of Russia to make connections between then and now. On the Trans-Siberian railway, at sail on the Black Sea, or while watching television with her hosts in Soviet apartment blocks, Wheeler searches for a Russia not in the news - a Russia of humanity and daily struggles. At a time of deteriorating relations between Russia and the West, Wheeler gives a voice to the "ordinary" people of Russia and discovers how the writers of the past continue to represent their country today.
691 Руб.
A wonderfully original book about contemporary Russia as seen on journeys in search of Pushkin, Tolstoy, Lermontov, Chekhov, Gogol and Turgenev. With the writers of the Golden Age as her guides - Pushkin, Tolstoy, Gogol and Turgenev, among others - Wheeler travels the length and breadth of Russia to make connections between then and now. On the Trans-Siberian railway, at sail on the Black Sea, or while watching television with her hosts in Soviet apartment blocks, Wheeler searches for a Russia not in the news - a Russia of humanity and daily struggles. At a time of deteriorating relations between Russia and the West, Wheeler gives a voice to the "ordinary" people of Russia and discovers how the writers of the past continue to represent their country today.
691 Руб.
Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward met in the school playground when they were four. They went on to become international stars and inspired a generation with their music, DIY-style and trailblazing attitudes. Told with humour and authenticity, and filled with never-before-seen photos, Really Saying Something takes us behind the scenes of their early days, the world tours, party games with George Michael, a close friendship with Prodigy's Keith Flint, and hanging out with Andy Warhol in New York. This is a celebration of a life-affirming friendship, with an unbeatable soundtrack.
2430 Руб.
Princess Sara is scared of everything: storms, the dark and especially the Twinkleton Dragon. She's hoping her new pet Starpuff can protect her! But when cuddly, cute Starpuff turns out to be more afraid of everything than Sara is, Sara realises it's going to take a lot of work to train her to become brave and fearless. But how can Sara show Starpuff what courage looks like when she's scared of everything too? A magical picture book about overcoming your fears and joining in the fun, filled with friendship and adventure!
1865 Руб.
Sara Tempest never expected to meet a man like Bernard. Charming and captivating, over the course of one hot summer he and Sara fall desperately in love. Without a second's thought, Sara moves into his beautiful home on the wind-battered cliffs of Hastings, ready for her new life to begin. But soon she begins to wonder if Bernard is all he seems . . . He's barely in touch with his children. Stifling reminders of his late wife appear everywhere Sara looks. And then comes Bernard's confession.
1935 Руб.
This beautiful HarperCollins Children's Classics edition is perfect for every bookshelf. Sara Crewe's life is almost a fairy tale, and she is the fairy princess in it, happy and rich with a father who loves her dearly. But, in one horrible moment, that is all taken away. Sara is now alone at Miss Minchin's boarding school in London, orphaned and penniless. What she'd once been called in flattery is quickly whispered in mockery: Princess Sara. However, Sara will realise there is more to a princess than gowns and jewels. Even dressed in rags and tatters, she can be a princess inside. Anyone can. From the author of The Secret Garden comes a story brimming with heart and hope, beloved by generations of readers.
1613 Руб.
‘I pretend I am a princess, so that I can try and behave like one’ Without her beloved father and miles from home, it is very hard for Sara Crewe to like her new life at boarding school. Luckily Sara is always dreaming up wonderful things and her power of telling stories wins her lots of friends. When a letter arrives that brings disastrous news, the wicked headmistress Miss Minchin forces Sara to become a servant. Her lovely clothes and toys are taken away from her. She must work from dawn until midnight. How will Sara cope with her new found poverty? Can her imagination help her overcome this horrible situation?
1485 Руб.
Sara has never left Sweden but at the age of 28 she decides it’s time. She cashes in her savings, packs a suitcase full of books and sets off for Broken Wheel, Iowa, a town where she knows nobody. Sara quickly realises that Broken Wheel is in desperate need of some adventure, a dose of self-help and perhaps a little romance, too. In short, this is a town in need of a bookshop. With a little help from the locals, Sara sets up Broken Wheel’s first bookstore. The shop might be a little quirky but then again, so is Sara. And as Broken Wheel’s story begins to take shape, there are some surprises in store for Sara too…
2419 Руб.
Preschoolers will be captivated by the story of Sara Crewe, a wealthy little girl who becomes a penniless orphan. Sara's rich imagination, and her kindness toward those with even less than she, help her through a difficult time. Then magical things begin to happen through warm, caring people, and soon Sara finds happiness for herself and her best friend. Based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel, this retelling, simply and warmly narrated, will charm little ones. They'll fall in love with Sara, the friends she makes in good times and bad, and her life as a little princess.
730 Руб.
The XUEROUYAR Green Tea Cooling Cleansing Mud Mask is a refreshing and invigorating skincare product that deeply cleanses and detoxifies the skin. This mud mask comes in a generous size of 100g, providing ample product for multiple uses. It helps to improve the skin's overall tone and texture, leaving it looking revitalized and rejuvenated. Formulated with green tea extract, this mud mask helps to remove impurities and excess oil from the skin, leaving it feeling clean and refreshed. It also helps to minimize the appearance of pores, giving the skin a smoother and more refined texture.
0 Руб.
Петух A-HG029, FUJI, BMC, 4EVER, WHEELER, KAWASAKI, KETTLER, MSC, SARACEN, HEAD, COYOTE, KTM. Список моделей: FUJI Fits: 2005 – Adventure, Team Issue and others… Also fits: 4Ever KAWASAKI mtb WHEELER 2010 Passera 15 and others… Passera 15: 2010 KETTLER platinum MSC Koncept Score RC 3.0 SARACEN 2008 Ariel 1 / 2 HEAD – some of the frames COYOTE MT2 KTM Score RC 3.0 Overlord fighterДля модели велосипеда: 4ever / BMC / Coyote / Fuji / Head / Kawasaki / Kettler / KTM / MSC / Saracen / Wheller
666 Руб.
The critically acclaimed bestseller from the number one bestselling author of The Moment and A Special Relationship. A powerful romantic novel set in the tumultuous world of post-war America. New York, 1945 - Sara Smythe, a young, beautiful and intelligent woman, ready to make her own way in the big city, attends her brother's Thanksgiving Eve party. As the party gets into full swing, in walks Jack Malone, a US Army journalist back from a defeated Germany and a man unlike any Sara has ever met before - one who is destined to change Sara's future forever. But finding love isn't the same as finding happiness - as Sara and Jack soon find out. In post-war America chance meetings aren't always as they seem, and people's choices can often have profound repercussions. Sara and Jack find they are subject to forces beyond their control and that their destinies are formed by more than just circumstance. In this world of intrigue and emotional conflict, Sara must fight to survive - against Jack, as much as for him. In this mesmerising tale of longing and betrayal, The Pursuit of Happiness is a great tragic love story; a tale of divided loyalties, decisive moral choices, and the random workings of destiny.
2605 Руб.
Motherless Sara Crewe was sent home from India to school at Miss Minchin's. Her father was immensely rich and she became 'show pupil' - a little princess. Then her father dies and his wealth disappears, and Sara has to learn to cope with her changed circumstances. Her strong character enables her to fight successfully against her new-found poverty and the scorn of her fellows.
824 Руб.
Motherless Sara Crewe was sent home from India to school at Miss Minchin's. Her father was immensely rich and she became ‘show pupil’ - a little princess. Then her father dies and his wealth disappears, and Sara has to learn to cope with her changed circumstances. Her strong character enables her to fight successfully against her new-found poverty and the scorn of her fellows. . . .
511 Руб.
Motherless Sara Crewe was sent home from India to school at Miss Minchin's. Her father was immensely rich and she became ‘show pupil’ - a little princess. Then her father dies and his wealth disappears, and Sara has to learn to cope with her changed circumstances. Her strong character enables her to fight successfully against her new-found poverty and the scorn of her fellows. . . .
511 Руб.
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