Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich In the Twilight

Предлагаем вниманию читателей сборник рассказов великого русского писателя А.П. Чехова (1860-1904). Перевод Констанс Гарнетт дополнен комментарием

This collection of lesser-known early short fiction - ranging from absurd humorous sketches to psychological dramas and tragic tales - demonstrates Anton Chekhov's mastery of the genre, with stories about marital infidelity, betrayal, deception and love in its various forms. Although varying m 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 style

The sparkling debut children's novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country, with sparkling new cover look to tie in with later books • Dennis was different • Why was he different, you ask? • Well, a small clue might be in the title of this book • Charming, surprising and hilarious - The Boy in the Dress is everything you would expect from the co-creator of Little Britain. David Walliams's beautiful first novel will touch the hearts (and funny bones) of children and adults alike

Присоединяйтесь к Мог в фантастическом приключении "Мог в темноте" от Джудит Керр! • Мог сидел в темноте • Мог размышлял в темноте • Но темнота была не там, где хотел бы оказаться Мог… • И кто еще был там, в темноте? • Однажды ночью воображение Мог переносит ее в веселое сумеречное приключение в страну фантастических существ, но, как всегда, все, чего на самом деле хочет Мог, - это ее ужин! • Книга на английском языке • Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat… • An all-time classic Mog story refreshed with a new cover and format • Join Mog for a fantastical adventure with mousedogbird! • Mog sat in the dark • Mog thought in the dark • But the dark was not where Mog wanted to be… • And who else was there in the dark? • One night Mog’s imagination takes her on a hilarious twilight adventure to a land of fantastical creatures, but true to form, all Mog really wants is her supper! • 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

Замечательная книга для счета от Джудит Керр, автора бестселлеров серии "Мог" и "Тигр, который пришел на чай • " Одной лунной волшебной ночью в зоопарке • Слон подпрыгнул в воздух и полетел • Но никто не знал." • Только после того, как все посетители расходятся по домам, в зоопарке начинается настоящее веселье! Учитесь считать весело и с удивительным воображением, наблюдая всю ночь за животными в этой великолепной книжке с картинками и выясняя, в какие переделки они ввязываются • Книга на английском языке • A wonderful counting book from Judith Kerr, the best-selling author of the Mog series and The Tiger Who Came to Tea • "One moonlit, magical night in the zoo • An elephant jumped in the air and flew • But nobody knew." • It's only once all the visitors have gone home that the real fun starts in the Zoo! Learn to count in a fun and wonderfully imaginative way as you follow all the animals through the night in this gorgeous picture book, and find out what mischief they get into

Единственный и неповторимый “Кот в Шляпе” от культового доктора Сьюза обретает совершенно новый облик, представляя новому поколению читателей свою поездку на американских горках • Когда Салли и ее брат остаются одни, они думают, что их ждет скучный день - пока Кот в шляпе не вступает на коврик, принося с собой хаос и безумие! Это классическая, невероятно смешная книга, которую должен иметь счастье прочитать каждый ребенок • Идеальная книга для начинающих читателей, в новом стиле любимая во всем мире книга становится доступна новому поколению • 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

An enchanting bedtime story for toddlers, perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers "How To Catch a Star" • Up high, in the dark, dark sky... a message: LOST, ONE SMALL STAR • When a little boy stumbles across a special star, he puts it in a jar and takes it on adventures. Together with his big sister, he takes his special treasure with him everywhere - to the cinema, to the swimming pool and even to the toilet! • But the poor star is sad and misses it's home... Can the little boy and his big sister find a way to send the star safely back? • Sarah Massini's artwork glows with warmth and humour and perfectly captures the friendship between the two siblings in this warm-hearted bedtime book. Told from the perspective of the big sister, this is the perfect picture book for siblings to share and read together

Claude in the Spotlight is the fifth title in this adorable new young fiction series from the talented Alex T. Smith. Claude was selected for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2012 and the Richard and Judy Book Club 2011 • A gentle stroll through town leads to leg kicking and bottom shaking as Claude dances his way into the theatre and straight into the spotlight! There are two new books to come - Claude in the Country and Claude on the Slopes

Here comes Claude: an utterly adorable new young fiction character from talented young author/illustrator, Alex T. Smith • Claude in the City was selected for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2012 and the Richard and Judy Book Club 2011. This is the fourth title in the series • A quiet walk in the country turns into a busy day on the farm when Claude ends up mucking out the pigs, feeding the chickens, and lassoing a fearsome bull!

Spring is in the air and Mole has found a wonderful new world. There's boating with Ratty, a feast with kindly Badger and rumbustious fun with that reckless ruffian, Mr Toad of Toad Hall. But deep in the Wild Wood the villainous weasels lurk, intent on causing trouble • Surrounded by the secret beauty of riverbanks and forests, this special edition of The Wind in the Willows is inspired by Earth Day, and introduced by actor and environmental activist Bonnie Wright.the much-loved classic tales of Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad

A major literary event 50 years in the making: In the First Circle is the first complete English translation of Nobel Prize–winner Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s “best novel” (Washington Post). With an introduction by Edward Erickson, this work by the author of The Gulag Archipelago is the story of a brilliant mathematician who finds himself locked in a Moscow prison filled with the country’s brightest minds and must decide whether to aid Stalin’s repressive state

They call him Spaz, because his epilepsy prevents him from using mind probes that are rotting everyone else's minds. Which is why he still has a memory - something rare in the frightening world he lives in • Civilization has been destroyed, except for the forbidden place called Eden, where a small group of people have discovered genetic improvement. Yet one old man, the one they call Ryter, has a lot of crazy and wonderful ideas. Nobody remembers books, but Ryter is writing one - even though he knows he may be punished by death • Both chilling and inspiring, the story is ultimately about those who have the courage to become conscious in a world that invites us to choose illusion and denial. Here is a powerful tale of love, loss, and the challenges we all face to make thoughtful, moral choices