Chekhov A The Woman in the Case and Other Stories

This collection of Pushkin’s stories begins with ‘The Queen of Spades’, perhaps the most celebrated short story in Russian literature. The young Hermann, while watching some friends gambling, hears a rumour of how an officer’s grandmother is always able to predict the three winning cards in a game. He becomes obsessed with the woman and her seemingly mystical powers, and seeks to extract the secret from her at any cost. This volume, part of a new series of the complete works of Pushkin in English, also includes ‘Dubrovsky’, the story of a man’s desire to avenge himself after his land is unjustly taken from him by an aristocrat; ‘The Negro of Peter the Great’, a tale inspired by Pushkin’s maternal grandfather; and the unfinished story ‘Egyptian Nights’, a meditation on poetry and the poet

Three favourite stories of Paddington, the beloved classic bear from Peru, are brought together in this entertaining concept book. Paddington is now a major movie star! • Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for more than sixty years • Bringing together three simple concept-based stories, this funny book will delight the youngest of Paddington fans as they learn all about numbers, colours and shapes • Find out what happens at the beach when ten hungry seagulls spot Paddington’s sandwiches, learn which colour Paddington likes best and join him on a surprising hunt for shapes!

In the Twilight, the third collection of short stories compiled by Anton Chekhov himself, was his first major success and won him the prestigious Pushkin Prize when it was published in 1887. This volume represents a clear milestone in the writer's passage from the youthful Antosha Chekhonte, author of slight comic sketches, to the mature master of the short-story genre

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

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is the second part in Douglas Adams' smash hit sci-fi comedy and cult classic series. This stunning gift edition is illustrated by Costa Award winning Chris Riddell • 'One of the greatest achievements in comedy. A work of staggering genius'' – David Walliams • If you've done six impossible things this morning, why not round it off with breakfast at Milliways, the Restaurant at the end of the Universe? • Which is exactly what Arthur Dent and the crew of the Heart of Gold plan to do. There's just the small matter of escaping the Vogons, avoiding being taken to the most totally evil world in the Galaxy and teaching a space ship how to make a proper cup of tea • And did anyone actually make a reservation?

The men and the woman in this book - William Tell, Tom Blood, Lord Bao, King Matthias, Johnny Appleseed, and Lady Godiva - are all real people from history. But every time someone tells an old story, they change things in it, to make them bigger, better, and more exciting. So what is true in this book and what is not? Read all six of the stories, and see what you think • Retold by John Escott

There was once a bear, a great, white bear - Queen of Beasts. But over the years the ice disappeared, slipping away like sand through an hourglass. Slowly, slowly, one by one, the other animals moved on.' • The great bear has no choice but to leave her snowy realm to search for food, friends and a new home • She soon discovers a world that is growing hotter whilst hearts grow colder - until one small act of kindness changes everything • The Bear in the Stars is a heartwarming and inspiring story about the power of kindness • A beautiful and inspirational tale of hope and change, perfect for younger readers

Однажды, когда Салли и её брат остались дома одни, на пороге появился единственный и неповторимый Кот в шляпе, и превратил тоскливый дождливый день в безумный аттракцион, полный хаоса и кутерьмы • Книга «Кот в шляпе» от одного из самых популярных детских авторов, Доктора Сьюза, станет замечательным подарком для детей • Книга на английском языке • The one and only Cat in the Hat from the iconic Dr. Seuss gets a brand new look, introducing his roller-coaster ride of mayhem to a new generation of readers • When Sally and her brother are left alone, they think they're in for a dull day – until the Cat in the Hat steps in on the mat, bringing with him mayhem and madness! This is the classic book that every child should have the joy of reading • The perfect book for early readers, the new style brings a worldwide favourite to a whole new generation

Готовьте карандаши и фломастеры, потому что единственный и неповторимый Кот в шляпе приглашает на свой 60-тый день рождения! Специально к этой знаменательной дате издательство HarperCollins подготовило эту прекрасную книжку-активити с наклейками, играми и картинками для раскрашивания • Книжка-активити «The Cat in the Hat. Sticker Activity Book» от одного из самых популярных детских авторов, Доктора Сьюза, станет замечательным подарком для детей • Книга на английском языке • Celebrate the Cat in the Hat's 60th birthday with sticker and activity fun! • It's the Cat in the Hat's 60th birthday - and you're invited to the party! • Come and celebrate with splendid stickers, amazing activities, and lots of crazy characters to colour! All packed into one fantastically fun book

Ой. Он опять ушиб себе уши • А тут еще Медвежий храп, и бац! Бах! Бах! По Шуму, доносящемуся с верхушки дерева, Кролик понимает, что Просто Обязан Что-То Предпринять • Но, забравшись высоко на ветки, Медведь, возможно, сможет показать Кролику, как посмотреть на мир с другой стороны • "The Pest in the Nest" — это отличная книга в подарок ребенку, история, полная загадок, дружбы и всевозможных приключений, от романиста и драматурга Джулиана Гофа и Джима Филда, лауреата премии Роальда Даля в области юмора • Книга на английском языке • Owch. He's hurt his own ears again • What with Bear's snoring, and a Bang! Bang! Bang! Noise from up in the tree, Rabbit knows that Something Simply Has To Be Done • But high in the branches, perhaps Bear can show Rabbit how to see the world from a different place

Мог - любимая кошка всей семьи! Приходите поиграть с ней в подборку "Мог, я и другие истории" - сборник забавных и душевных историй от Джуди Керр, специально предназначенный для маленьких читателей • Содержит • Мог и я • Мог в саду • Котята Мог • Семейство кошек Мог • Книга на английском языке • Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat… • Mog is everyone’s favourite family cat! Come play with her in this bumper board book collection of funny and warm-hearted stories especially for younger readers • From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes this bumper board book collection filled with four delightful family adventures about a really remarkable cat, perfect for her younger fans! • Contains • Mog and Me • Mog in the Garden • Mog’s Kittens • Mog’s Family of Cats • Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children all over the world with her adventures ever since

"Мог, кролик и другие истории" - восхитительная подборка из любимых приключений, полных ее забавных выходок… • От Джудит Керр, создателя "Тигра, который пришел на чай" и "Мога, забывчивого кота" - три восхитительных семейных приключения о действительно замечательном коте! • Мог и кролик • Мог и В.Е.Т • Мог и бабуля • Книга на английском языке • Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat… • Mog is everyone’s favourite family cat! Join her in this delightful collection of three favourite adventures, full of her warm-hearted and funny escapades… • From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes three delightful family adventures about a really remarkable cat! • The stories included are • Mog and Bunny • Mog and the V.E.T • Mog and the Granny • Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children all over the world with her adventures ever since