Death on the Nile

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1. 1. Little Birds wer. angielska, Ana s Nin

   Ana?s Nin's Little Birds is published in Penguin Modern Classics. Ana?s Nin's second volume of erotic short stories after Delta of Venus, Little Birds is broader in scope, encompassing the entire breadth of human sensuality. Each of the 13 stories captures a moment of pure desire, in all its complexity and paradoxical simplicity.

2. 2. A Little Life, Hanya Yanagihara

   Over one million copies soldToo many broken hearts to count`A book unlike any other` – The Guardian`This novel challenged everything I thought I knew about love and friendship` – Dua LipaThe million-copy bestseller, Hanya Yanagihara's A Little Life is an immensely powerful and heartbreaking novel of brotherly love and the limits of human endurance.JB, Jude, Malcolm and Willem.Four young men move to New York broke, adrift and buoyed only by friendship and ambition. There is kind, h...

3. 3. New York. Portrait of a City, Golden Reuel

   Skyscrapers and Soul The most evocative shots of the city that never sleeps From the building of the Brooklyn Bridge to immigrants arriving at Ellis Island, the slums of the Lower East Side to magnificent art deco skyscrapers, New York`s remarkable rise, reinvention, and growth is not just the tale of a city, but the story of a nation. This beautiful book lays out the streets, sidewalks, culture, and crowds of the greatest city in the world—in all the greatness of its extremes, contr...

4. 4. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde / Doktor Jekyll i pan Hyde. Czytamy w oryginale, Robert Louis Stevenson

   Seria czytamy w oryginale zawiera adaptacje największych dzieł literatury światowej w wersji dwujęzycznej, przeznaczonej dla uczących się języka angielskiego.   Adaptacja powieści Roberta Louisa Stevensona Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Doktor Jekyll i pan Hyde została przygotowana z myślą o czytelnikach na poziomie średnio zaawansowanym, jednak dzięki obecności polskiego tłumaczenia z książki korzystać mogą również początkujący w nauce języka angielskiego.

5. 5. Moby Dick, Herman Melville

   "Moby-Dick" is the story of Captain Ahab's quest to avenge the whale that 'reaped' his leg. The quest is an obsession and the novel is a diabolical study of how a man becomes a fanatic. But it is also a hymn to democracy. Bent as the crew is on Ahab's appalling crusade, it is equally the image of a co-operative community at work: all hands dependent on all hands, each individual responsible for the security of each. Among the crew is Ishmael, the novel's narra...

6. 6. Miss Marple. At Bertram's Hotel, Agatha Christie

   An old-fashioned London Hotel is not quite as reputable as it makes out... When Miss Marple comes up FROM the country for a holiday in London, she finds what she's looking for at Bertram's Hotel: traditional decor, impeccable service AND an unmistakable atmosphere of danger behind the highly polished veneer. Yet, not even Miss Marple can foresee the violent chain of events SET in motion when an eccentric guest makes his way to the airport ON the wrong day...

7. 7. Curtain: Poirot`s Last Case, Agatha Christie

   A wheelchair-bound Poirot returns to Styles, the venue of his first investigation, where he knows another murder is going to take place? The house guests at Styles seemed perfectly pleasant to Captain Hastings; there was his own daughter Judith, an inoffensive ornithologist called Norton, dashing Mr Allerton, brittle Miss Cole, Doctor Franklin and his fragile wife Barbara , Nurse Craven, Colonel Luttrell and his charming wife, Daisy, and the charismatic Boyd-Carrington. So Hastin...

8. 8. One of us is lying wer. angielska, Karen McManus

   Book One of the international bestselling One of Us Is Lying trilogy - now available in a bold new cover look complete with a blood red background and matching sprayed edges.Five students walk into detention. Only four come out alive.Yale hopeful Bronwyn has never publicly broken a rule.Sports star Cooper only knows what he's doing in the baseball diamond.Bad boy Nate is one misstep away from a life of crime.Prom queen Addy is holding together the cracks in her perfect life.And outsider Simon...

9. 9. Poirot. The Mystery of the Blue Train, Agatha Christie

   The daughter of an American millionaire dies on a train en route for Nice… When the luxurious Blue Train arrives at Nice, a guard attempts to wake serene Ruth Kettering from her slumbers. But she will never wake again – for a heavy blow has killed her, disfiguring her features almost beyond recognition. What is more, her precious rubies are missing.The prime suspect is Ruth`s estranged husband, Derek. Yet Poirot is not convinced, so he stages an eerie re-enactment of the journey,...

10. 10. The Big Four, Agatha Christie

    A ruthless international cartel seeks world domination...Framed in the doorway of Poirot's bedroom stood an uninvited guest, coated from head to foot in dust. The man's gaunt face stared for a moment, then he swayed and fell.Who was he? Was he suffering from shock or just exhaustion? Above all, what was the significance of the figure 4, scribbled over and over again on a sheet of paper? Poirot finds himself plunged into a world of international intrigue, risking his life to uncover the truth ...

11. 11. Romantic Hero, Kirsty Greenwood

    Gertie  Bickerstaff writes happily-ever-afters for a living… or she did, until her own love life fell apart. Now her ex is thriving, her deadline is looming, and she can`t write a single word.The last thing Gertie needs is more drama—like waking up to find a confused and rugged cowboy on her sofa. And not just any cowboy, but  River  Oakley, the villain from her unfinished novel. Somehow very real… and very shirtless.River wants to go home. Gertie wants her lif...

12. 12. Just F*cking Do It, Steven Bartlett

    Steven Bartlett, creator of The Diary of a CEO, returns with his most unique and uncompromising book yet.How do you do the thing when you don`t know how to do the thing?There are two kinds of people in this world: those who talk about changing their lives, and those who actually do it. This book is written for the second group: for anyone ready to cross that line.After close to a decade spent interviewing scientists and spies, monks and misfits, billionaires and athletes, founders and failure...

13. 13. Queer Georgians, Anthony Delaney

    'In this moving and revelatory book, Anthony Delaney gives a voice to women and men whose lives have been written out of history. At heart, Queer Georgians is about the triumph of love in adversity' Hallie Rubenhold`A fascinating story, beautifully told . . . I was utterly enthralled from the first page to the last` Tracy Borman `Anthony Delaney is a superb public historian` Dan SnowIn this dazzling work of restorative history, Dr Anthony Delaney has traced the stories of people daring to cha...

14. 14. Sex Pistols. Poison in the Machine, John Scanlan

    The appearance of the Sex Pistols in 1976 seemed less like the arrival of a band than a warning from a nightmarish future. Sex Pistols: Poison in the Machine examines the group's explosive impact by placing Malcolm McLaren's audacious, self-sabotaging art project at its centre - a scheme forged from radical politics, cultural fatigue and a genius for provocation. John Scanlan traces how this volatile experiment collided with the Pistols' own musical force and John Lydon's uncompromising origi...

15. 15. Ice Cold. A Hip-Hop Jewelry History, Vikki Tobak

    Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundre...

16. 16. Kubuś Puchatek. Winnie the Pooh. Wersja dwujęzyczna, Alan Alexander Milne

    Zastanawiałeś się kiedyś, jak Kubuś Puchatek interpretował świat wokół siebie, a w szczególności to intrygujące "bzykanie"? Klasyczna opowieść o mieszkańcach Stumilowego Lasu od pokoleń fascynuje swoją prostotą, głębią i niepowtarzalnym urokiem. To właśnie w tych rozmyślaniach, pełnych dziecięcej logiki i serdeczności, tkwi sedno ponadczasowej popularności Misia o Bardzo Małym Rozumku. Teraz możesz zanurzyć się w jego świecie na zupełnie nowym poziomie, odkrywając jednocześnie bogactwo polszc...

17. 17. Hot Wheels. Let's Race. Ultimate Garage Takeover

    When the Hot Wheels cars find themselves in a high-stakes race to reclaim their garage from a mischievous villain, Coop and friends must use their speed, skills, and teamwork to overcome obstacles.Can the racers stop Professor Rearview in time to save the Ultimate Garage?Packed with vibrant illustrations and action-packed scenes, this book is perfect for young readers and Hot Wheels fans alike.Don`t miss these other epic Hot Wheels books:Hot Wheels: Let's Race: Ultimate RacersHot Wheels: The ...

18. 18. The Life of a Stupid Man wer. angielska, Ryunosuke Akutagawa

    What is the life of a human being - a drop of dew, a flash of lightning? This is so sad, so sad.' Autobiographical stories from one of Japan's masters of modernist story-telling.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del ...

19. 19. ?Dónde está Laura? Gdzie jest Laura? Hiszpański kryminał z ćwiczeniami. Poziom A2-B1, Angelika Bohn

    Zastanawiasz się, jak połączyć dreszczyk emocji z efektywną nauką języka hiszpańskiego? "?Dónde está Laura? Gdzie jest Laura?" to mistrzowskie połączenie pasjonującego kryminału z kompleksowym podręcznikiem do nauki języka na poziomie A2-B1. To niecodzienna propozycja, która przeniesie Cię w świat hiszpańskiej intrygi, jednocześnie otwierając drzwi do płynności w tym melodyjnym języku. W tej książce zagadka zniknięcia studentki Laury splata się z Twoją osobistą podróżą w kierunku opanowania h...

20. 20. Destination C1&C2. Grammar & Vocabulary with Answer Key + Książka w wersji cyfrowej, Malcolm Mann

    A modern, three-level series focusing on vocabulary and grammar, ideal for students at intermediate, upper intermediate or advanced level. The up-to-date syllabuses are based on the B1, B2, C1&C2 levels of the Council of Europe Framework and exercises are geared towards tasks for the relevant exam at each level. These are the ideal grammar practice books for students preparing for their exams. Each grammar unit begins with a clear one-page presentation of grammar rules and examples...