Вручение 2014 г. — стр. 2
Страна: Великобритания
Место проведения: город Лондон
Дата проведения: 2014 г.
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Nina Stibbe
3.4
Love, Nina: Despatches from Family Life by Nina Stibbe is the laugh-out-loud story of the trials and tribulations of a very particular family.
In 1982 Nina Stibbe, a 20-year-old from Leicester, moved to London to work as a nanny for a very particular family. It was a perfect match: Nina had no idea how to cook, look after children or who the weirdos were who called round. And the family, busy discussing such arcane subjects as how to swear in German or the merits (or otherwise) of turkey mince, were delighted by her lack of skills. Love, Nina is the collection of letters she wrote home gloriously describing her 'domestic' life, the unpredictable houseguests and the cat everyone loved to hate.
At the age of 20 Nina Stibbe moved from Leicestershire to London to become a nanny. Later she studied at Thames Polytechnic and worked in publishing. She now lives in Cornwall with her partner and children.
Bernard Cornwell
0.0
From the New York Times bestselling author and master of martial fiction comes the definitive, illustrated history of one of the greatest battles ever fought—a riveting nonfiction chronicle published to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s last stand.
On June 18, 1815 the armies of France, Britain and Prussia descended upon a quiet valley south of Brussels. In the previous three days, the French army had beaten the Prussians at Ligny and fought the British to a standstill at Quatre-Bras. The Allies were in retreat. The little village north of where they turned to fight the French army was called Waterloo. The blood-soaked battle to which it gave its name would become a landmark in European history.
In his first work of nonfiction, Bernard Cornwell combines his storytelling skills with a meticulously researched history to give a riveting chronicle of every dramatic moment, from Napoleon’s daring escape from Elba to the smoke and gore of the three battlefields and their aftermath. Through quotes from the letters and diaries of Emperor Napoleon, the Duke of Wellington, and the ordinary officers and soldiers, he brings to life how it actually felt to fight those famous battles—as well as the moments of amazing bravery on both sides that left the actual outcome hanging in the balance until the bitter end.
Published to coincide with the battle’s bicentennial in 2015, Waterloo is a tense and gripping story of heroism and tragedy—and of the final battle that determined the fate of nineteenth-century Europe.
John Lanchester
0.0
How finance really works — by the writer hailed for “explain[ing] complex stuff in a down-to-earth and witty style” (Economist).
To those who don’t speak it, the language of money can seem impenetrable and its ideas too complex to grasp. How to Speak Money is acclaimed writer John Lanchester’s entertaining and informative attempt to bridge the gap between the money people and the rest of us. With characteristic wit and candor (“wickedly funny” — Dwight Garner, New York Times), Lanchester shows how the world of finance and economics really works — from the terms and conditions of your personal checking account to the evasions of bankers appearing in front of Congress. How to Speak Money reveals how the language of money is often a tool to conceal and mislead; he explains hundreds of common economic terms, from GDP to the IMF, amortization to securitization to collateralized debt obligation; and he argues that we all need to speak money lest those who do write the financial rules for themselves.
Rebecca Front
0.0
Sometimes things are more ordinary than you think. And sometimes they're a whole lot odder than you can possibly imagine.
Rebecca Front has always drawn on experiences from her life in her award-winning acting and comic writing. In her debut book, she reveals herself as a master storyteller: sharp, witty, honest and highly attuned to the absurdities of life and the oddities of human nature.
By turns poignant, comic and uplifting, CURIOUS is a book of stories, all of them true, though sometimes perhaps a little bent out of shape in the telling.
We learn, among other things, why a Mexican wave is a symbol of oppression, how to navigate a conversational cul-de-sac with a French vegan train driver, and why keeping a pet rabbit on a lead is perfectly normal.
This is a beguiling celebration of the curiosities of everyday life, and of what it is to be curious - in every sense of the word.
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David Walliams
4.1
A page-turning, rollicking romp of a read, sparkling with Walliams' most eccentric characters yet and full of the humour and heart that all his readers love, Awful Auntie is simply unmissable!
From larger than life, tiddlywinks obsessed Awful Aunt Alberta to her pet owl, Wagner – this is an adventure with a difference. Aunt Alberta is on a mission to cheat the young Lady Stella Saxby out of her inheritance – Saxby Hall. But with mischievous and irrepressible Soot, the cockney ghost of a chimney sweep, alongside her Stella is determined to fight back... And sometimes a special friend, however different, is all you need to win through.
Nina Stibbe
3.8
Not long after her parents' separation, heralded by an awkward scene involving a wet Daily Telegraph and a pan of cold eggs, nine-year-old Lizzie Vogel, her sister and little brother and their now divorcee mother are packed off to a small, slightly hostile village in the English countryside. Their mother is all alone, only thirty-one years of age, with three young children and a Labrador. It is no wonder, when you put it like that, that she becomes a menace and a drunk. And a playwright.Worried about the bad playwriting - though more about becoming wards of court and being sent to the infamous Crescent Home for Children - Lizzie and her sister decide to contact, by letter, suitable men in the area. In order to stave off the local social worker they urgently need to find a new Man at the Helm.By the author of the much loved Love, Nina comes a wildly comic, brilliantly sharp-eyed novel about the horrors of being an attractive divorcee in an English village in the 1970s, and a family's fall from grace.
Дэвид Митчелл
4.0
«Простые смертные» — долгожданный роман от Дэвида Митчелла, каждая книга которого становится событием в мировой литературе. На страницах этого произведения Митчелл создал целый мир, погрузившись в который читатель, доверившись фантазии и воле автора, словно пройдет по лабиринту, где его ждет много интересного: неожиданные открытия, непредсказуемые сюжетные повороты, знакомство с колоритнейшими героями, многих из которых поклонники Митчелла знают по предыдущим романам.
Завязка истории житейская ситуация: 1984 год, главная героиня, Холли Сайкс, убегает из дома, поссорившись с матерью. Но на этом реалистическая составляющая истории исчерпывается. Дальше с Холли произойдут события, которых с простыми смертными произойти не может.
Stephen Fry
3.9
It is a heady tale of the late Eighties and early Nineties, in which Stephen - ever more driven to create, perform and entertain - burned bright and partied hard with a host of famous and infamous friends, regardless of the consequences.
This electric and extraordinary book reveals a new side to Mr Fry.
Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in A Bit of Fry and Laurie (which he co-wrote with Laurie) and Jeeves and Wooster, and was unforgettable as Captain Melchett in Blackadder. He also presented Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive, his groundbreaking documentary on bipolar disorder, to huge critical acclaim. His legions of fans tune in to watch him host the popular quiz show QI each week.
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Йотам Оттоленги
0.0
The hotly anticipated follow-up to London chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s bestselling and award-winning cookbook Plenty, featuring more than 150 vegetarian dishes organized by cooking method.
Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the world’s most beloved culinary talents. In this follow-up to his bestselling Plenty, he continues to explore the diverse realm of vegetarian food with a wholly original approach. Organized by cooking method, more than 150 dazzling recipes emphasize spices, seasonality, and bold flavors. From inspired salads to hearty main dishes and luscious desserts, Plenty More is a must-have for vegetarians and omnivores alike. This visually stunning collection will change the way you cook and eat vegetables
Tom Kerridge
0.0
Tying into a new six-part BBC2 television series, Tom elevates classic recipes with a Kerridge twist
Мэри Берри
0.0
THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER! In this brand-new official tie-in to Mary’s much-anticipated BBC2 series, the nation's best-loved home cook invites you into her kitchen to share the secrets of her favourite dishes to make for family and friends. Mary Berry Cooks features all the recipes from the show, along with Mary’s menus for each episode – from a warming Kitchen Supper or a Sunday Roast to a Summer Buffet or an Afternoon Tea. This all-new collection of 100 mouth-watering, simple recipes offers the perfect meal for any occasion. It includes dinner party staples such as Slow-Roast Shoulder of Lamb or Cottage Pie with Dauphinoise Potato Topping, special summer lunches such as Fiery Red Rice Salad and Summer Pudding, and of course, her trademark cakes and bakes. Accompanied by Mary's no-nonsense, no-fuss advice on preparing ahead, each fool-proof meal is made easy, so that you can cook with confidence. Whether a family lunch or a simple one-pot supper for friends, Mary's carefully tested recipes and comprehensive advice make Mary Berry Cooks the perfect kitchen companion.
Hemsley Jasmine, Melissa Hemsley
0.0
The Art of Eating Well is a revolutionary cookbook that will help anyone who wishes to feel better, lose weight or have more energy. London-based sisters Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley teach their principles of life-long healthy eating with exciting and inventive recipes that are so delicious you forget the purpose is good health and nourishment.
Jasmine and Melissa's philosophy is simple: a healthy gut leads to a healthy body and mind, and a better, happier you; that changing the way you eat doesn't have to involve deprivation, but can be enjoyed everyday - whether you are home, work, with family or friends, or eating out.
This stunning book includes over 150 mouth-watering recipes - all of which are free from grain, gluten, refined sugar, high starch and are alkaline friendly.
The sisters' down-to-earth, encouraging and practical guidance will motivate you to try new foods and no longer crave high sugar and processed foods. They include comprehensive advice on ingredients, techniques, equipment, cooking in advance, meal plans, juicing, and packed lunches and snacks that fit busy lifestyles.
The Art of Eating Well is divided into clear categories – Kitchen and Store Cupboard Basics; Cooking in Advance; Breakfast; Soups; Salads; Sides and Snacks; Main Meals, including meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian; Baking and Desserts; Dips, Dressings and Sauces; Juices and Smoothies; Basics.
Beautifully photographed and designed, The Art of Eating Well is a kitchen bible that delivers maximum taste and maximum nutrition. A bold and beautiful cooking companion for food lovers that will change the way you eat leaving you energized, healthy, slimmer and strong.
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Дэвид Николс
3.9
Как должен поступить мужчина средних лет, с хорошим чувством юмора, счастливо женатый почти двадцать пять лет, когда его жена среди ночи неожиданно заявляет, что покидает его, чтобы вновь обрести себя и почувствовать вкус к жизни?
Дуглас решает бороться за свой брак. Вместе с женой Конни и семнадцатилетним сыном он планирует совершить Большое турне по европейским городам. Они собираются провести последнее лето всей семьей, перед тем как сын покинет дом ради учебы в колледже. Дуглас всей душой рвется в это путешествие, надеясь пробудить былую страсть жены. И вот билеты куплены, номера в отелях забронированы…
Казалось, ничто не может сорвать планы...
Рейчел Джойс
4.3
Роман «Невероятное паломничество Гарольда Фрая» тронул сердца читателей во всем мире. Мы наблюдали за путешествием Гарольда, который шел через всю Британию пешком, превозмогаю усталость и боль от стертых ног, потому что загадал — пока он идет, Куини Хеннесси будет жить. Но о самой Куини мы так почти ничего и не узнали. А ведь женщина, ради которой совершаются такие поступки, должна быть особенной, одной на миллион. Кто она? Что их связывало с Гарольдом? Почему после нескольких десятков лет разлуки он помнил о ней и готов был ради нее на безрассудства? В новой книге Рейчел Джойс расскажет нам о Куини, о ее любви, ее тайне. Постепенно, фрагмент за фрагментом, пазл будет складываться и наконец превратится в историю, которая может по праву встать в ряд с самыми красивыми, самыми яркими историями любви. Ради такой любви стоит жить. Стоит идти пешком через всю страну.
Сара Уотерс
3.7
Сара Уотерс — современный классик, «автор настолько блестящий, что читатели готовы верить каждому ее слову» (Daily Mail). О данном романе газета Financial Times писала: «Своими предыдущими книгами, три из которых попадали в Букеровский шорт-лист, Сара Уотерс поставила планку качества очень высоко. И даже на таком фоне “Дорогие гости” — это апофеоз ее таланта». Итак, познакомьтесь с Фрэнсис Рэй и ее матерью. В Лондоне, еще не оправившемся от Великой войны, они остались совершенно одни в большом ветшающем доме: отца и братьев нет в живых, держать прислугу не позволяют средства. Отчаявшись, Фрэнсис и миссис Рэй сдают полдома совершенно незнакомым людям — молодым супругам Барбер, Леонарду и Лилиане, из «класса клерков». И вся жизнь семейства Рэй меняется, но совершенно не так, как они рассчитывали. «Это книга о старом капризном бойлере, фарфоровых чашках и прогнивших половицах. Это книга о любви и страсти, потрясающей до основания и сводящей с ума. И еще это настоящий детектив, с трупом, полицией и нагнетанием атмосферы в духе Достоевского» (Fem_books).
Впервые на русском.
Али Смит
3.9
Роман «Как быть двумя» — это две истории о любви и несправедливости, сплетенные в одну нить. Здесь время становится вечностью, знание — тайной, фантазия — правдой, а всему живому дается еще один шанс. Али Смит, один из самых блестящих мастеров британской прозы, исследует в своей книге любовь, одержимость, сексуальность и многоликий образ искусства. Ошеломляющее произведение, которое одновременно бросает вызов читателю — и вознаграждает его.
Дэвид Митчелл
4.0
"Простые смертные" – роман-лабиринт, погрузившись в который читатель точно не будет скучать. Вас ждут и неожиданные открытия, и непредсказуемые сюжетные повороты, и знакомство с колоритнейшими героями, многих из которых поклонники Митчелла знают по предыдущим романам.
Завязка истории такова: 1984 год, главная героиня, Холли Сайкс, больше не может мириться с недостатками собственной матери. Девушка решается на крайний шаг – сбегает из дома. На этом реалистическая составляющая истории исчерпывается. Дальше с Холли произойдут события, которых с простыми смертными произойти не может.
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Karen Joy Fowler
3.7
This title is written by the author of worldwide bestseller The Jane Austen Book Club: you can't choose your family, but they can make choices for you. Big, life-defining choices. Rosemary's young, just at college, and she's decided not to tell anyone a thing about her family. So we're not going to tell you too much either: you'll have to find out for yourselves what it is that makes her unhappy family unlike any other. Rosemary is now an only child, but she used to have a sister the same age as her, and an older brother. Both are now gone - vanished from her life. There's something unique about Rosemary's sister, Fern. So now she's telling her story; a looping narrative that begins towards the end, and then goes back to the beginning. Twice. It's funny, clever, intimate, honest, analytical and swirling with ideas that will come back to bite you. We hope you enjoy it, and if, when you're telling a friend about it, you do decide to spill the beans about Fern - it's pretty hard to resist - don't worry.
Jeff Kinney
4.3
A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun unless of course you are the Heffleys The journey starts off full of promise then quickly takes several wrong turns Gas station bathrooms crazed seagulls a fender bender and a runaway pig not exactly Greg Heffleys idea of a good time But even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure and this is one the Heffleys wont soon forget.
Eimear McBride
0.0
Eimear McBride's debut tells, with astonishing insight and in brutal detail, the story of a young woman's relationship with her brother, and the long shadow cast by his childhood brain tumour. Not so much a stream of consciousness, as an unconscious railing against a life that makes little sense, and a shocking and intimate insight into the thoughts, feelings and chaotic sexuality of a vulnerable and isolated protagonist, to read A Girl Is A Half-Formed Thing is to plunge inside its narrator's head, experiencing her world first-hand. This isn't always comfortable - but it is always a revelation.
Touching on everything from family violence to sexuality and the personal struggle to remain intact in times of intense trauma, McBride writes with singular intensity, acute sensitivity and mordant wit. A Girl is a Half-formed Thing is moving, funny - and alarming. It is a book you will never forget.
Ханна Кент
4.2
Исландия, начало XIX века. Молодая женщина Агнес Магнусдоттир приговорена к смертной казни за убийство возлюбленного. В ожидании утверждения приговора Агнес отправляют на отдаленный хутор, где ей предстоит прожить несколько месяцев в обычной семье. Изможденную и закованную в цепи, поначалу крестьяне воспринимают ее как монстра, но с течением времени начинают понимать, что реальная история гораздо сложнее, чем представленная на суде... «Вкус дыма» – это книга о том, чем стали месяцы совместного проживания для Агнес и тех, кто ее приютил. Это психологическая драма, разворачивающаяся на фоне суровых северных пейзажей, среди немногословных и сдержанных людей, способных, тем не менее, на отчаянные поступки.
Jonas Jonasson
4.1
Nombeko Mayeki is on the run from the world's most ruthless secret service - with three Chinese sisters, twins who are officially one person and an elderly potato farmer. Oh, and the fate of the King of Sweden - and the world - rests on her shoulders.
Born in a Soweto shack in 1961, Nombeko is destined for a short, hard life. When she is run over by a drunken engineer, her luck changes. Alive, but blamed for the accident, she is sent to work for the driver - the brandy-soaked head of a project vital to South Africa's security. Nombeko may be good at cleaning, but she's amazing with numbers. The drunken engineer isn't - and has made a big mistake. And only Nombeko knows about it...
As uproariously funny as Jonas Jonasson's bestselling debut, this is an entrancing tale of luck, love and international relations.
