As a general rule we do not want much encouragement to talk about ourselves; yet this little book is the result of a friendly suggestion, and even of a little friendly pressure. A Personal Record is an autobiographical work (or "fragment of biography") by Joseph Conrad, published in 1912. It has also been published under the titles A Personal Record: Some Reminiscences and Some Reminiscences. Notoriously unreliable and digressive in structure, it is nonetheless the principal contemporary source for information about the author's life. It tells about his schooling in Russian Poland, his sailing in Marseille, the influence of his Uncle Tadeusz, and the writing of Almayer's Folly.
Ronnie and Nancy - Their Path to the White House 1911 - 1980
Colacello is the former editor of Interview magazine and currently a special correspondent for Vanity Fair. Six years of research and approximately 200 interviews, including many talks with Nancy Reagan herself, stand behind this first volume in a planned two-part dual biography of the late president and his controversial First Lady. In nice and easy prose, in a tone that is both friendly toward his subjects but also balanced in his estimation of them.
From its fascinating history and friendly people to its stunningly beautiful landscapes, Ireland has it all. Take in breathtaking clifftop views or heather-covered hills. Play championship golf courses or explore ancient castles. Enjoy Celtic music and a pint of Guinness at local pubs. Visit cosmopolitan Dublin, hot-and-happening Belfast, or quaint villages. With this friendly guide, you'll enjoy the best of Ireland.
Here is an exciting and informative guide to the extraordinary world of cats, both wild and domestic. Superb color photographs of large and small cats, and the art and artifacts they have inspired, offer a unique "eyewitness" view that covers the subject from tooth to claw. See a jaguar swimming, a cat with a curly coat, a leopard that has lost its spots, and a black panther stalking its prey. Learn why cats need whiskers, how the Manx cat lost its tail, why a lick form a friendly lion could skin you alive, and why a tiger is striped. Discover how cats communicate, why the black cat has been both persecuted and pampered, why cats are said to have nine lives, and much, much more.
Pierwsza na polskim rynku bogato ilustrowana gramatyka dla uczniów szkoły podstawowej. Zagadnienia gramatyczne zaprezentowano w prosty i przystępny sposób w formie fabularyzowanej historyjki z udziałem sympatycznych bohaterów, którzy są przewodnikami po krainie reguł gramatycznych. Podręcznik pokazuje różnice między polską i angielską gramatyką, kładąc nacisk na zagadnienia szczególnie trudne i kłopotliwe dla polskich użytkowników i ostrzegając uczniów przed czyhającymi na nich pułapkami.
A grammar book intended for kids in primary schools. Crosswords, rebuses, language games, tables, etc. + key
