Alma Books White Fang Лондон Джек

Джек Лондон всегда был и остаётся одним из самых популярных и любимых зарубежных авторов. Книги классика мировой литературы глубоко реалистичны и вместе с тем, овеяны духом романтики опасных и авантюрных приключений. Один из главных героев романа Фрэнсис Морган - сын умершего миллионера - отправляется в Панаму на поиски сокровищ основателя своего рода, грозного пирата Генри Моргана. Там он встречает дальнего родственника, и тоже Генри Моргана, который впоследствии станет его надёжным спутником во всех приключениях и соперником в любви. Ведь к молодым людям решает присоединиться прелестная Леонсия Солано. Всех троих ждёт рискованное путешествие к сокровищам индейцев майя, борьба с жителями Долины Затерянных Душ, странствия по неведомым землям и головокружительные погони

В сборник Джека Лондона вошли его повести "Белый клык", "Зов предков" и серия рассказов. Суровые северные просторы, судьбы людей и животных, постоянная борьба, жизнь и смерть переплетены в книгах Лондона, как и в реальной жизни. Переводы Н.Дарузес, Н. Галь М.Лорие и других

Когда Сара Кру приезжает из Индии, чтобы поступить в лондонскую школу-интернат для девочек мисс Минчин, она похожа на принцессу, и её чемоданы набиты красивейшей одеждой. Несмотря на все свои привилегии, – богатство, личную комнату и служанку, даже собственную карету с пони – Сара не зазнаётся ни на минуту. Наоборот, она относится к другим девочкам с добротой, пониманием и тактом, так что они быстро становятся подругами Сары • Но вскоре в её жизни наступает чёрная полоса: до Лондона доходят вести о гибели её отца, капитана Кру, и его необдуманных финансовых вложениях. Теперь Сара – нищая сирота, которой разрешили остаться в школе в качестве служанки, и жестокая мисс Минчин обращается с ней крайне скверно. Девочке помогают выдержать такую несправедливость лишь подруги и сила её воображения

Приключенческая повесть классика американской литературы Джека Лондона описывает события, которые происходят во время золотой лихорадки на Аляске. Её главный герой – Белый Клык, полуволк-полусобака. Жестокий и суровый мир, который окружает его с рождения, грозит неминуемой гибелью, и только встреча с добрым хозяином помогает ему обрести себя. Эта книга о всепобеждающей силе любви, верности и преданности, о настоящей дружбе, какая только возможна между животным и человеком

В сборник входят повесть "Белый клык" и северные рассказы классика американской литературы. Эти произведения рассказывают о животных, о равенстве всего живого перед законами природы, о преданности и верности долгу. Вступительная статья А.М. Зверева посвящена жизни и творчеству Джека Лондона

Roberta, Phyllis and Peter have their comfortable lives in London thrown into disarray by the unexpected disappearance of their father. They are forced to move to a small cottage in the countryside with their mother, who struggles to make ends meet by writing books. The children find solace in a stretch of railway track and the station nearby, and befriend the railway porter, who teaches them about running the station, and an old gentleman who takes the 9.15 train every day. Through this love of the trains they are led on many exciting adventures, including a quest to discover the secret of their father's disappearance • One of the most popular children's books ever written, E. Nesbit's tale has enchanted generations of readers since it was first released in 1906

The adventures of Mowgli, the young man raised by wolves in the jungles of Central India, and his friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and Kaa the python, as they face the arch villain Shere Khan the tiger, have become so popular that they have achieved an almost mythical status throughout the world. They were collected by Kipling in The Jungle Book and its sequel, The Second Jungle Book, which also contain other stories set in India which prominently feature animals, such as the well-known "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi", which describes the struggles of a mongoose against venomous cobras • Here presented with brand-new illustrations by Ian Beck, these hugely popular tales, inspired by ancient fables and Kipling's own experiences in India, form a vivid account of the relationship between humans and nature, and will continue to inspire readers young and old

When Cyril, Anthea, Robert and Jane accidentally destroy a carpet in their London home with fireworks, their parents replace it with a second-hand one. Upon unfurling it, the children find an egg inside, and, when one of them accidentally drops it into the fire, it hatches into a magical golden , who tells them that he can take them on the carpet to any location they wish. This revelation sets the siblings - and their baby brother Lamb - off on wild adventures, taking them around London and to far-flung destinations such as India and a remote tropical island • After the success of Five Children and It, E. Nesbit decided to recast its much-loved characters in this sequel, which has now become a classic in its own right, enchanting generations of readers and inspiring many film and television adaptations

When the Selfish Giant decides to build a wall around his garden to prevent the children from playing in it, it becomes barren and stuck in perpertual winter. It takes a wonderful event and the heart of a young boy for him to realize the error of his ways. A classic tale for children, The Selfish Giant is presented here with all of Oscar Wilde's other fairy stories - The Happy Prince, The Nightingale and the Rose, The Devoted Friend, The Remarkable Rocket, The Young King, The Birthday of the Infanta, The Fisherman and His Soul and The Star-Child - brought to life by Philip Waechter's bright and imaginative illustrations

On his return to London after serving in the Second Anglo-Afghan War as an assistant surgeon, Doctor Watson is looking for a place to live. He is introduced to a certain Mr Holmes, an eccentric, pipe-smoking gentleman who shows an interest in chemistry and is currently engaged in a test to detect human haemoglobin • What begins as a simple house-sharing enquiry soon turns into a fully fledged “study in scarlet”, a case of blood, murder and betrayal that will transport the reader from the streets of London to the early settlements of Salt Lake City in Utah…

As their father is sick, Hans Brinker and his younger sister Gretel must work to support their family. Despite this life of poverty, they long to take part in the annual ice-skating races on the frozen canal, where the victors win magnificent silver skates. But how can they hope to enter the races – let alone win – when their skates are wooden and home-made? • After meeting the famous surgeon Dr Boekman, and hearing that he might be able to cure their father, Hans doesn’t hesitate in offering to pay for the necessary operation, although he has been saving up all his money to buy two pairs of swift steel skates. As the big day looms, can the children enter their respective races and win the longed-for prize? • “They are going to give a splendid prize to the best skater

Have you ever looked up into the sky and wondered about space, astronomy and the universe? Perhaps you have. But you've probably never looked around you - at the sunglasses you wear or the selfies people take - and thought about space. The truth is, there is more of space on earth than you realize… • Full of amazing facts about everyday innovations inspired by space travel and sections on the people who brought them to us, Space on Earth is an entertaining and fascinating look at space and the untold relationship with the planet we live on, helping children not only to feel the awe and wonder of the universe, but also to understand the reasons why space is relevant to us here on Earth