Жанр: Справочная литература

Can you match the double world quiz champion? More than 200 challenging quizzes and 4000 questions from the MindGames section of The Times will test you to the limit. All quizzes and answers are linked for ease of use. Hide the answers or view them alongside each quiz; test yourself or be the quiz master! Includes a picture question in each round.Olav won the inaugural Quiz Olympiad held in Athens, November 2016, by The International Quizzing Association (IQA).Subject areas include Geography, Music, the Arts, Film, Literature, Sport, Politics, Science, History and Wildlife, with each quiz…

В этой книге Вы сможете найти самые остроумные и меткие высказывания Марка Твена, которые не потеряли своей актуальности по сей день. И пускай классик американской литературы со свойственной ему самокритичностью замечал, что его произведения «вода», а «книги великих гениев – вино», ведь как раз «воду пьет…

Сборник мыслей и афоризмов одного из величайших поэтов и мыслителей XIX века Генриха Гейне. Любой сможет найти в этой книге что-то важное для себя, взглянув на мир через призму философской иронии…

Discover the fascinating lives of the iconic figures that have shaped Scotland from the early nineteenth century to the present day.Explore the rich history of Scotland’s cultural, social and political landscape, with more than 100 obituaries carefully curated from The Times archive.The Scots have contributed richly to the world, most notably in literature and science, but also in the arts, law, politics, religion, scholarship and sport. In this volume, The Times brings together a unique and fascinating collection of obituaries. The list includes people who have made the greatest impact in…

A year of political upheaval, sporting thrills, and continuing global conflict. The Times Companion to 2017 is a selection of authoritative and entertaining writing on politics, war, culture, sport and current affairs from the world’s most famous newspaper.No dry chronicle of daily events, it brings together some of the best articles – and photographs and graphics – published by The Times between September 2016 and August 2017. In a lively mix of news features and reportage, profiles and interviews, opinion columns and expert analysis, The Times’ award-winning journalists tell the…

Территория Российской империи со второй половины XIX века, Российской Советской Федеративной Социалистической Республики (РСФСР) с 20 марта 1918 г., Союза Советских Социалистических Республик (СССР) с 30 декабря 1922 г. и после его распада, территория Российской Федерации (РФ) в военно-административном отношении разделялась и…

Многотомное справочное издание «Армия Отечества», посвящённое истории состава Красной, Советской и Российской Армий. В томе 1 представлено руководство военного ведомства России, рассмотрены все стратегические направления 1941-1992 гг., военные округа 1918-2021 гг., фронты 1938-1945 гг., группы войск 1938-1994 гг., армии 1929-2021 гг., флоты и…

The true story of Gerard Mercator, the greatest map-maker of all time, who was condemned to death as a heretic.‘Geographie and Chronologie I may call the Sunne and the Moone, the right eye and the left, of all history.’In ‘The World of Gerard Mercator’, Andrew Taylor chronicles both the story of a great astronomer and mathematician, who was condemned to death as a heretic, and the history of that most fascinating conjunction of science and art: the drawing of maps. Gerard Mercator was born in Flanders in 1512. In addition to creating accurate globes of the earth and the stars, he was…

Многотомное справочное издание «Армия Отечества», посвящённое истории состава Красной, Советской и Российской Армий. В томе 1 представлено руководство военного ведомства России, рассмотрены все стратегические направления 1941-1992 гг., военные округа 1918-2021 гг., фронты 1938-1945 гг., группы войск 1938-1994 гг., армии 1929-2021 гг., флоты и…

Unravel the meaning, origin, and usage of over 6,000 phrases from book and film titles, idioms and cliches, to nicknames, slogans and quotations with this modern and entertaining guide to wonderful phrases by one of the world’s best-known wordsmiths.The ideal replacement or complement to that tatty old copy of Brewer’s Phrase and Fable most of us have about the house, A Word in Your Shell-Like is an entertaining look at both familiar and unfamiliar phrases by one of the key world authorities in English language reference. The articles also contain discussion of meaning, origin and…

Drawing on years of experience, and thousands of readers comments and reviews of her writing, internationally bestselling author Cathy Glass provides a clear and concise, practical guide on writing and the best ways to get published.Bestselling author Cathy Glass has written and published 18 books, sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide, and had no 1 bestsellers in both the UK and the US.In that time she has received thousands of emails from readers asking for her help and advice on writing and being published. This book details how to achieve both.Divided into four sections, Cathy guides you…

The only guide you’ll ever need to help you write better letters, whether for business or pleasure.The world gets smaller and contacts get faster but whether it’s by computer or with pen-and-ink, the need to be able to communicate effectively in writing remains as important as ever. So whether you want to get in touch with a pen-pal, an e-pal, your bank manager, the editor of a newspaper, to make a complaint or declare your undying love, this guide will show you how to make the most of your correspondence. Direct and very accessible, this invaluable book will show you the general rules of…

Get the most out of your time at universityThis e-book prepares you for undergraduate and postgraduate life at English-speaking universities. You will discover what to expect and how to prepare for living and studying in another country.Learn how to:• adjust to a new culture• make new friends• meet academic expectations• stay safe and wellThe authors are based in the US, UK and Australia so the ebook includes specific information relevant to students attending English-speaking universities in each of these countries.Suitable for students whose level of English is Upper Intermediate /…

Another 2,000 Gaelic football and hurling questions to test your knowledge of Ireland’s best-loved sports.Think you know everything there is to know about Gaelic football and hurling? Think again! The GAA Quiz Book 2 is packed with a further 2000 of the most brain-teasing Gaelic football and hurling questions ever. With 200 ready-to-ask quizzes ranging from the very easy to the very hard, there’s something to challenge every Irish sports fan.All aspects of both games will be covered including who won and lost, what records have been set, historic moments, players, teams, awards,…

Use your senses to learn the most important words and phrases in Mandarin Chinese! With colourful images this attractive and practical guide to Chinese language and culture helps you find what you need quickly and easily. Also contains a Chinese-English and English-Chinese Index.Everyday words are arranged by theme with attractive, up-to-date images to guide you.Each topic presents the most practical phrases to support your first steps in Mandarin Chinese.Helpful cultural and country information is included to enhance your appreciation of China and its people.Sections Include:The…

Use your senses to learn the most important words and phrases in Arabic! With colourful images this attractive and practical guide to Arabic language and culture helps you find what you need quickly and easily. Also contains an Arabic-English and English-Arabic Index.Everyday words are arranged by theme with attractive, up-to-date images to guide you.Each topic presents the most practical phrases to support your first steps in Arabic.Helpful cultural and country information is included to enhance your appreciation of Arabic culture and people.Sections Include:The EssentialsTransportIn The…

A handy and affordable Welsh dictionary ebook. Its clear layout and navigation allows for fast and easy access when you most need it. Ideal for use on the go, at home, in the office, classroom or on holiday.Suitable for use in schools.Designed for all those studying Welsh who need maximum information in an accessible format.• Over 28,000 headwords and 44,000 translations• Offers up-to-date coverage.• Delivers the accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With natural, idiomatic example phrases, treatment of the most important core vocabulary and help to find the exact…

The Collins Rhyming Dictionary is the most accessible way to find the rhyme you need. Other rhyming dictionaries are characterised by the use of obscure words for padding, subsections for disyllabic and trisyllabic rhymes, and reverse phonetic order – but the Collins Rhyming Dictionary avoids such complications and, as a result, is the most practical rhyming book available.The Collins Rhyming Dictionary groups together the most satisfactory rhymes, taking stress and vowel assonance into account. An index helps you jump straight to the word you’re looking for, and eye-catching panels…

Fall in love with a royal this spring in Marrying the Rebel Prince – perfect for fans of happy-ever-afters and anyone who loved watching Harry and Meghan say I do…A prince who’s used to getting his way…His Royal Highness Prince Nicolas Verbier d’Arennes has a reputation. His come-to-bed eyes, tousled fiery hair and regal credentials make him one of the world’s most notorious bachelors. Because, much to the royal household’s despair, the prince refuses to settle down.…meets a woman who refuses to be charmed! Artist Lauren Phelps is painting the prince’s portrait and vows to…

A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2019.This practical guide is both an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers. Now includes a section on comets and a map of the moon.Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern Australia, but including events visible from New Zealand and South Africa.Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion.Content includes:• Advice on where to start looking.• Easy-to-use star…