Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich Fathers and Children

Предлагаем вниманию читателей роман И.С. Тургенева "Отцы и дети", ставший знаковым для своего времени, образ Евгения Базарова был воспринят многими читателями как пример для подражания. Бескомпромиссность, нежелание считаться ни с какими авторитетами, приоритет полезного над прекрасным — вот черты "нового человека", "человека 1860-х годов"

Driven to his deathbed by an incurable disease, the thirty-year-old impoverished gentleman Chulkaturin decides to write a diary looking back on his short life. After describing his youthful disillusionment and his family's fall from grace and loss of status, the narrative focuses on his love for Liza, the daughter of a senior civil servant, his rivalry with the dashing Prince N. and his ensuing humiliation. These pages helped establish the archetype of the "superfluous man", a recurring figure in nineteenth-century Russian literature.First published in 1850, 'The Diary of a Superfluous Man' was initially censored by the authorities, as some of its passages were deemed too critical of Russian society. This volume also includes two other masterly novellas, also touching on the theme of disappointed love: 'Asya' and 'First Love'

This delightfully illustrated gift book contains more than seventy-five of the best-loved rhymes and songs of childhood, from soothing lullabies to schoolyard chants. Popular classics such as "Pat a Cake," "Humpty Dumpty" and "Jack and Jill" are joined by lesser-known rhymes and ditties from many different cultures. Kady MacDonald Denton's illustrations add liveliness and humour. Together, parents and children will enjoy sharing A Child's Treasury of Nursery Rhymes

This baby lion is ready to go. He wants to find his friends and say hello • From the hungry baby giraffe to the baby elephant playing in the mud, toddlers will love saying hello to all the animals and joining in with the noises in this fun savannah story • With simple rhyming text from Ian Whybrow, author of the bestselling The Tickle Book, and warm, expressive illustrations from Ed Eaves, Say Hello to the Baby Animals is a charming story and a favourite of parents and children alike

Highlighting timeless love and kindness stories and verses from the Bible, My First Read and Learn Love & Kindness Bible Stories is the ideal storybook for parents and children to enjoy together as they deepen their faith. Featuring passages that highlight key love and kindness virtues from both the Old and New Testaments and simply written and colorfully illustrated throughout, this is a perfect introduction to the heart of the Bible that little readers and their caregivers will cherish

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!

Children can meet a whole hoard of funny, friendly witches and wizards in this madcap, bonkers, spooky sticker book • With over 500 crazy stickers, this weird and wonderful sticker book provides hours of entertainment for young children. Add the dreadful witches to the Witches' Institute and place potions and brews around the wizard's workshop. Bewitching fun for boys and girls to share with friends

When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother start exploring a gravel pit not far from their new countryside home, they make an unexpected and very curious discovery. The gravel pit is home to a Psammead, a sand fairy. This ugly creature has eyes like a snail, ears like a bat and the body of a spider, and is very grumpy indeed. He grants the children one wish every day, and though they are excited to have all their desires fulfilled, they soon realize that having one's wishes come true can have unexpected consequences • E. Nesbit's much loved children's tale has enchanted generations of readers, and has been adapted for the screen numerous times - most notably by the BBC in a hugely popular 1990s series. It remains one of the most cherished children's classics ever written, and an indispensable part of every young reader's library

Jill Murphy's bestselling classic Peace at Last has delighted children for almost forty years, and is equally beloved by tired parents who are all too familiar with the plight of poor Mr Bear • With a snoring Mrs Bear, an excitable Baby Bear and a house full of tapping and dripping and ticking, peace is hard to come by – will Mr Bear ever get a decent night's sleep? • The familiar noises, repetition and beautiful illustrations make Jill Murphy's delightful Peace at Last an all-time favourite bedtime story with children and adults everywhere. This edition comes in a chunky cased board book format, so even the youngest children can enjoy this classic story

A laugh-out-loud cautionary tale (for children and grown-ups) written by Catherine Emmett and illustrated by David Tazzyman, bestselling illustrator of the Mr Gum series and You Can't Take an Elephant on a Bus • Digby David slammed the door, • and dumped his bag upon the floor • "Daddy! I DEMAND a pet, • Why have I not got one yet?" • Digby David wants a pet, but not just any pet - it has to be TWICE as big as Reuben's guinea pig and even better than Lily Jean's cat. Digby David's Daddy does what he's told, and soon Digby has a guinea pig, which he loves with all his heart... for half a day. Digby demands bigger and better, Daddy's hair gets greyer and greyer, and when Digby's dog gets boring too, he insists Daddy buy him... a gorilla! • A hilarious tale with a 'be careful what you wish for' message, especially if you wish for a gorilla and don't look after it properly

A wonderful collection filled with animals of all shapes and sizes by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! • There's a story for every animal-lover inside, from a dog with a long tail and a squirrel with a secret, to a rabbit looking for new whiskers and a cat in a doll's house. Look out for tails and whiskers, and feathers and fur! • These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom • Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers

An engaging introduction to the winter season using interactive touch and feels from Scholastic Early Learners! • Touch and Feel Winter is an exciting board book for very young children. Children will love discovering images of the winter season and feeling the amazing touches that appear on every page • The mini padded format is perfect for small hands to hold, while the vivid photography and fun illustrations will engage young minds, helping to promote observation and language skills, and to develop a love of reading • Small, padded format is perfect for young hands to hold • Packed with tactile areas for young children to touch and explore • Combination of engaging photography and simple word labels provides a fun introduction to animals while promoting observation skills and language skills