The legendary 1951 scroll draft of "On the Road," published as Kerouac originally composed it In Three Weeks i in April of 1951, Jack Kerouac wrote his first full draft of "On the Road" typed as a single-spaced paragraph on eight long sheets ... Zobraziť viac
Twelve-year-old Karana escapes death at the hands of treacherous hunters, only to find herself totally alone on a harsh desolate island. How she survives in the face of all sorts of dangers makes gripping and inspiring reading... Zobraziť viac
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; the quality is complete... Zobraziť viac
A fascinating adventure story, grounded in American history. As the French and Indian war rages, the two daughters of a British officer prepare to return home... Zobraziť viac
William Heinemann: First a legendary radio series, then a bestselling book, and most recently a blockbuster movie, the... Zobraziť viac
In 1920s Tokyo, a prodigy has finally made it to university, only to find himself in a tough spot. He happens upon Ozaki, who invites him to live in his mansion... Zobraziť viac
A powerful and heart-breaking novel about three childhood friends living during the Second World War whose fates are closely intertwined, even when their lives take very different courses.... Zobraziť viac
Ein Meisterwerk der amerikanischen Literatur in neuer Übersetzung... Zobraziť viac
One of Dickens' most popular novels, Great Expectations tells the story of an orphan called Pip and his attempts to rise from a poor childhood and become a gentleman. On his way, he meets memorable characters, such as Magwitch the convict, beautiful... Zobraziť viac
First published in the late 19th century, `Anna Karenina,` by famed Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels of all time. Chronicling the turbulent affair between Anna Karenina and Count Vronsky, Tolstoy weaves a.. Zobraziť viac
One of the most popular novelists ever, Charles Dickens wrote about what he saw in 19th century London: orphans, child labor, and the crime that was rampant in the city at the time. In the 1861 bestseller `Great Expectations,` he wove all of these... Zobraziť viac
The Pearl is Steinbeck's flawless parable about wealth and the evil it can bring. When Kino, an Indian pearl-diver, finds 'the Pearl of the world' he believes that his life will be magically transformed. He will marry Juana in church and their little... Zobraziť viac
A collaborator in ancient Gaul? Chief Cassius Ceramix has gone over to the Roman enemy. There's something very fishy going on, as Legionary Infirmofpurpus discovers when he is sent to spy on the Gauls disguised as a crab apple tree... Zobraziť viac
Growing up in her sleepy Cornish village dreaming of being a writer, seventeen-year-old Lou has always wondered about the grand Cardew house which has stood empty for years. And when the owners arrive for the summer... Zobraziť viac
Hot Key Books: I just can't imagine me without you... It's the mid-1990s, and fifteen year-old Guernsey schoolgirls,... Zobraziť viac
War doesn’t scare Jerusalem. She’s a Saint. Thanks to powerful demigod-style reflexes, endurance, and strength, she’s fearless. And she has one goal - revenge... Zobraziť viac
A devastating story of love, loss and one woman's terrible choice between duty and personal freedom. Fall in love with Brooklyn ahead of its bestselling follow-up, Long Island... Zobraziť viac
Tsey odyn iz naypopulyarnishykh u svitoviy literaturi romaniv spochatku publikuvavsya okremymy rozdilamy v hazeti «Le Sʹyeklʹ» z bereznya po lypenʹ 1844 roku yak tradytsiynyy roman z prodovzhennyam, rozdily yakoho obryvalysya na naytsikavis Zobraziť viac
Amerika in den 30er Jahren. Die Geschwister Scout und Jem Finch wachsen in einer äußerlich idyllischen Welt heran: im Örtchen Maycomb, Alabama, inmitten weißer Villen und tropischer Bäume... Zobraziť viac
This title is soon to be a major film starring Chole Grace Moretz. 'Just listen,' Adam says with a voice that sounds like shrapnel.' I open my eyes wide now. I sit up as much as I can. And I listen. 'Stay,' he says... Zobraziť viac
