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Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: Now, Marc Bennetts takes us straight to the beating heart of the opposition movement, introducing a generation of Russian dissidents, all united by their hatred of Putin and his bid to silence all political adversaries. We meet a bustling cast of urban youth, blogging and tweeting to expose the injustices of the regime, and a rag-tag bunch of dissenters — from Bolshoi ballerinas to skinhead…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 166 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 230) Аннотация: Lavishly produced and elegantly set, with a wealth of material which will please opera lovers, academics and general readers. Includes articles by some of the leading music specialists in the world. Includes more than twenty black-and-white and colour pictures printed on special glossy paper in a separate plate section. Contains a thematic guide, and an up-to-date bibliography, select discography…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: Quite simply, this is a collection of Michel Roux's finest recipes — devised, refined and perfected during the course of his illustrious career. Recipes for all seasons and to suit all occasions are covered in this generous compendium, which contains over 250 recipes plus numerous variations. The book is divided into 9 chapters: Breakfast and brunch; Starters; Fish and shellfish; Poultry, meat…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Boutique Baking has an unrivalled range of recipes that combines traditional baking with chic, simple finishing touches. It captures the essence of Peggy's technical skill and inspired use of colour while also ensuring that each cake is both achievable and delicious to eat.

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: The unnamed narrator of the novel, a former government official, has decided to retire from the world and lead a life of inactivity and contemplation. His fiercely bitter, cynical and witty monologue ranges from general observations and philosophical musings to memorable scenes from his own life, including his obsessive plans to exact petty revenge on an officer who has shown him disrespect and a…

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: A short collection showing Chekhov in an amusing, playful light, poking fun at his characters, with the moral detachment that also characterizes his major, serious works In The Death of a Civil Servant, an administrative clerk accidentally sneezes on a hierarchical superior at the opera, which results in great embarrassment and hilarious and futile attempts at atonement. The other short stories…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Presented as a series of letters between the humble copying-clerk Devushkin and a distant relative of his, the young Varenka, Poor People brings to the fore the underclass of St Petersburg, who live at the margins of society in the most appalling conditions and abject poverty. As Devushkin tries to help Varenka improve her plight by selling anything he can, he is reduced to even more desperate…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: The world's greatest importer and exporter, the European Union is an economic heavyweight with a GDP even larger than the US. But how much do we really know about the nature and aims of the EU, the benefits and costs membership brings, and its impact on peoples' everyday lives? And, in an increasingly multipolar world, can it ever emerge as a global superpower, or do widespread concerns about…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 013 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 200) Аннотация: This collection of lesser-known of short stories — ranging from absurd humorous sketches to psychological pieces and tragic stories — demonstrates Anton Chekhov's mastery of the genre. Although varying in tone and purpose, what these tales have in common is a profound and subtle understanding of the human condition, in its farcical and melancholy aspects, couched in Chekhov's trademark minimalist…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 095 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 216) Аннотация: Packed with fascinating facts and insight, this book will fuel dinner party debate, and provide readers with the science and politics behind the world's most controversial resource. Without oil, there would be no globalisation, no plastic, little transport, and a global political landscape that few would recognise. It is the lifeblood of the modern world, and humanity's dependence upon it looks…