Arcturus From the Earth to the Moon Верн Жюль

Жюль Верн (1828-1905) был всемирно известен как автор романов, основанных на "необыкновенных путешествиях". Его дальновидное использование новых технологий путешествий вдохновило его читателей обратиться к индустриальному будущему, а не к отдаленному прошлому в поисках своих мечтаний о приключениях. Популярность его романов напрямую привела к появлению современной научной фантастики. В романах "С Земли на Луну" и "Вокруг Луны" Жюль Верн превратил древнюю фантазию о космических полетах в правдоподобную технологическую возможность - инженерную мечту индустриальной эпохи • Книга на английском языке • Jules Verne (1828-1905) was internationally famous as the author of novels based on 'extraordinary voyages.' His visionary use of new travel technologies inspired his readers to look to the industrial future rather than the remote past for their dreams of adventure

In Around the Moon, Verne describes how the gravitational force of a large asteroid can change the course of a space ship, and encouraged readers to dream about the wonders of the Moon’s surface

The best views of wellness in the mountains, gathered in Mountain Escapes • Impressive mountain panoramas, breathtaking architecture and cosy fireside evenings - this new volume from the Review Books series is dedicated to extraordinary places of longing. Discover mountain hotels and resorts from Machu Picchu to the Himalayas. To immerse and unwind at the highest level. With digital extension • In "Mountain Escapes", author Martin N. Kunz presents a finely selected collection of individual houses, all in spectacular surroundings, on more than 250 pages and with almost 500 photographs. There is something for everyone in this compendium: from the remote lodge and chalet in the luxury ski area to the resort on the roof of the world. With stunning images and accompanied by lively and informative text, this new title from the Review Book series brings the holidays home and provides inspiration for the next holiday

When ship after ship goes down in the Atlantic, Dr Pierre Aronnax and his servant, Conseil, journey from Paris to learn more. What - or who - is attacking these ships? • Aronnax, Conseil, and the Canadian, Ned Land, find the answer to this question when they meet the strange Captain Nemo • Text adaptation by Lesley Thompson

Ambitious and groundbreaking, Electric Shock tells the story of popular music, from the birth of recording in the 1890s to the digital age, from the first pop superstars of the twentieth century to the omnipresence of music in our lives, in hit singles, ringtones and on Spotify • Over that time, popular music has transformed the world in which we live. Its rhythms have influenced how we walk down the street, how we face ourselves in the mirror, and how we handle the outside world in our daily conversations and encounters. It has influenced our morals and social mores; it has transformed our attitudes towards race and gender, religion and politics • From the beginning of recording, when a musical performance could be preserved for the first time, to the digital age, when all of recorded music is only a mouse-click away; from the straitlaced ballads of the Victorian era and the ‘coon songs’ that shocked America in the early twentieth century to gangsta rap, death metal and the multiple strands of modern dance music: Peter Doggett takes us on a rollercoaster ride through the history of music

Celebrate the Queen’s remarkable life with this colourful and charming picture book by historian Kate Williams, taking young readers on an amazing journey through Queen Elizabeth II’s seven decades on the throne • Discover everything there is to know about the life and the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II in this beautifully illustrated book. Readers will learn all about Elizabeth II’s youth growing up during WWII, how she came to the throne and what it really meant to be the Queen. Along the way, they’ll see her sparkling crown jewels and magnificent palaces. They will meet her beloved corgis, horses and of course, her very famous family – including King Charles III. Plus they’ll discover lots of amazing facts – such as why the monarch has two birthdays, why the Queen loved to wear bright clothing, and why she was a true world record breaker! • This is a perfect gift for all the family, remembering the extraordinary life of Queen Elizabeth II

Серия книг «Зарубежная классика — читай в оригинале» — это бессмертные произведения великих мастеров пера, написанные ими на их родном языке и наречии. Книги из этой серии помогут читателю углубленно изучать иностранные языки, обогатят его внутренний мир и по-новому откроют произведения известных классиков

Платформа: Windows 10, PC, • Тип издания: стандартное, • Язык: английский, • Возрастное ограничение: 12+, • Дата релиза: 22.08.2019, • Жанр: Экшн

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В книге представлены живописные и графические работы с авторскими комментариями современного испанского художника Карлоса Буро, работающего в уникальной манере синтеза идей мастеров Возрождения и настроений современной эпохи

From Giotto to David Hockney, this invaluable A-Z reference guide introduces some of the most celebrated artists in history • 100 Great Artists showcases the masterworks of one hundred painters who represent eight centuries of artistic tradition, ranging from the 13th century to the 21st. Featuring spectacular full-colour images and biographic timelines, this book is a wonderful resource to browse some of histories most iconic artists and why they remain influential today • Featured artists include • Michelangelo • William Blake • Francisco Goya • Katsushika Hokusai • James McNeill Whistler • The secrets of the masterpieces revealed: does Van Eyck's Arnolfini Marriage portray a secret sadness? What political purpose did Rubens' fat, rosy models serve? And did Seurat's pointillist experiment really work? • A must-have collection for general readers, art students and practitioners alike