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Один из величайших британских философов, епископ Джордж Беркли (1685-1753) был основателем влиятельной доктрины нематериализма - убеждения в том, что нет реальности вне разума и что существование материальных объектов зависит от их восприятия. Книга "Принципы человеческого познания и три диалога между Гиласом и Филонусом" красноречиво излагает эту философскую концепцию и убедительно доказывает, что мир состоит исключительно из конечных разумов и идей и из бесконечного духа, Бога. Отрицая всякую недуховную реальность, теория Беркли поначалу подверглась резкой критике со стороны его современников, которые опасались, что ее идеи приведут к скептицизму и атеизму. Три диалога дают мощный ответ на эти страхи • Книга на английском языке • One of the greatest British philosophers, Bishop Berkeley (1685-1753) was the founder of the influential doctrine of Immaterialism - the belief that there is no reality outside the mind, and that the existence of material objects depends upon their being perceived

For centuries Spain had been the most feared and predatory power in Europe - it had the largest empire and one of the world's great navies to defend it. Nothing could have prepared the Spanish for the devastating implosion of 1805-14. Trafalgar destroyed its navy and the country degenerated into a brutalized shambles with French and British armies marching across it at will. The result was a war which killed over a million Spaniards and ended its empire • This book is the first in a generation to come to terms with this spectacular and terrible conflict, immortalised by Goya and the arena in which Wellington and his redcoats carved out one of the greatest episodes in British military history

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Charles Darwin's seminal formulation of the theory of Evolution, On the Origin of Species continues to be as controversial today as when it was first published. This Penguin Classics edition contains an introduction and notes by William Bynum, and features a cover designed by Damien Hirst • Written for a general readership, On the Origin of Species sold out on the day of its publication and has remained in print ever since. Instantly and persistently controversial, the concept of natural selection transformed scientific analysis about all life on Earth. Before the Origin of Species, accepted thinking held that life was the static and perfect creation of God. By a single, systematic argument Darwin called this view into question. His ideas have affected public perception of everything from religion to economics

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Penguin Readers – серия разделённых на уровни книг для преподавателей английского. Они рассчитаны на подростков и молодых людей, изучающих английский как иностранный или второй язык. Она предлагает вниманию читателей тщательно отобранные адаптированные тексты, новые иллюстрации, упражнения и дополнительные ресурсы. Читателей ждут известные классические и современные произведения художественной литературы и интересные познавательные книги • Восемь уровней серии Penguin Readers соответствуют международному стандарту CEFR. В конце каждой книги читатели найдут упражнения на грамматику, лексику и подготовку к международным экзаменам, а вопросы перед, после и посреди отрывков текста помогут понять текст и развить словарный запас. Обладатели книг могут получить доступ к сетевым ресурсам, включая электронные книги, аудиокниги, планы уроков и ключи к упражнениям

Жестокий, глубокий, барочный и с черным юмором роман "Мельмот странник" - история Мельмота, который продал свою душу в обмен на бессмертие в сатанинской сделке и теперь охотится на беспомощных в их самые мрачные моменты, предлагая облегчить их страдания, если они займут его место и освободят его от многовековых пыток странствия. Мельмот странник (1820) смешал готическую фантастику и психологический реализм, создав произведение галлюцинаторной силы • Книга на английском языке • The Penguin English Library Edition of Melmoth the Wanderer by Charles Maturin • 'My hour is come ... the clock of eternity is about to strike, but its knell must be unheard by mortal ears!' • This violent, profound, baroque and blackly humorous novel is the story of Melmoth, who has sold his soul in exchange for immortality in a satanic bargain, and now preys on the helpless in their darkest moments, offering to ease their suffering if they will take his place and release him from his centuries of tortured wanderings

As children, Charles and Mary Lamb took great delight in exploring their benefactor's extensive library; as adults they began writing children's books together that also appealed to all generations. In Tales of Shakespeare they wished to bring their favourite plays to life for children too young to read and appreciate Shakespeare's work. This collection of twenty of Shakespeare's stories begins with The Tempest, which explores themes of magic, power and reconciliation, and ends with Pericles, Prince of Tyre, an exotic play of love, loss and family ties. Between these two tales are twelve romances and comedies, all written by Mary, and six tragedies, all written by Charles. Each tale is told chronologically and retains much of Shakespeare's lyricism, phrasing and rhythm

'From what is it they flee?' • He took a while to reply. By the time he spoke the men had gone inside. He said quietly, 'They killed the King.' • 1660. Colonel Edward Whalley and his son-in-law, Colonel William Goffe, cross the Atlantic. They are on the run and wanted for the murder of Charles I. Under the provisions of the Act of Oblivion, they have been found guilty in absentia of high treason • In London, Richard Nayler, secretary of the regicide committee of the Privy Council, is tasked with tracking down the fugitives. He'll stop at nothing until the two men are brought to justice. A reward hangs over their heads - for their capture, dead or alive • Act of Oblivion is an epic journey across continents, and a chase like no other. It is the thrilling new novel by Robert Harris

'From what is it they flee?' • He took a while to reply. By the time he spoke the men had gone inside. He said quietly, 'They killed the King.' • 1660. Colonel Edward Whalley and his son-in-law, Colonel William Goffe, cross the Atlantic. Having been found guilty of high treason for the murder of Charles the I, they are wanted and on the run. A reward hangs over their heads - for their capture, dead or alive • In London, Richard Nayler, secretary of the regicide committee of the Privy Council, is tasked with tracking down the fugitives. He'll stop at nothing until the two men are brought to justice • Act of Oblivion is an epic journey across continents, and a chase like no other

Созданный ирландским священником, Мельмот - один из самых дьявольских персонажей в литературе. Заключив сатанинскую сделку, Мельмот обменивает свою душу на бессмертие. История его мучительных скитаний на протяжении веков собрана воедино благодаря тем, кого Мельмот умолял вступить в его договор с дьяволом. Под влиянием готических романов конца 18 века дьявольская повесть Мэтьюрина подняла жанр на новый, жуткий уровень. Среди его многочисленных поклонников - По, Бальзак, Оскар Уайльд и Бодлер • Книга на английском языке • Created by an Irish clergyman, Melmoth is one of the most fiendish characters in literature. In a satanic bargain, Melmoth exchanges his soul for immortality. The story of his tortured wanderings through the centuries is pieced together through those who have been implored by Melmoth to take over his pact with the devil

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