The Life of Ian Fleming
(1908-1964)

by John Cork, The Ian Fleming Foundation
He is also the author of The James Bond Encyclopedia

Ian Fleming lived a remarkably uncompromising life in a world full of compromises. To sum up his life in the short space available would be an impossible task even for the most efficient writer, so all that follows is a simple pastiche. Further reading is highly recommended.

Family Background

Born in 1908 as the son of Valentine Fleming, and the grandson of the wealthy Scottish banker Robert Fleming, Ian Lancaster Fleming grew up the member of a rare class of Englishmen for whom all options are open. The privilege of class and respect came not merely from his grandfather's money, as wealth alone in England does not guarantee open doors. The Fleming family earned their social stripes with service and blood. Ian's father was a service-oriented land-owner in Oxfordshire and a member of Parliament. W ... Читать дальше »

J. R. R. Tolkien
Tales from the Perilous Realm

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Издательство: HarperCollins, 2008 г.
Суперобложка, 432 стр.
ISBN 978 0 00 725754 6
Язык: Английский

Tales from the Perilous Realm is the definitive collection of J.R.R.Tolkien's acclaimed shorter works of fantasy and adventure.

These five tales are written with the same skill, quality and hallmarks that made "The Hobbit" a beloved classic. Often overlooked, these short works are now brought together in a volume which reaffirms Tolkien's status as a master storyteller for readers of all ages.

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Is a toy dog who, enchanted by a sand sorcerer, gets to explore the wo ... Читать дальше »

Легендарная серия матчей Канада-СССР 1974.

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Русский Синхронный перевод Dolby Digital 2.0
Английский Dolby Digital 2.0

Архивистам пришлось потратить немало времени для того, чтобы отыскать настоящие записи, поскольку подлинные вещательные оригиналы были утрачены. И вот, наконец, они перед Вами, впервые с момента реальной трансляции, семь из восьми баталий между звездной сборной WHA, представленной такими игроками, как: Франк Маховлич, Хендерсон, семейство Хоу (Горди и его сыновья Марк и Марти), Бобби Халл, Чиверс, Трамбле, а также множеством прошлых и будущих знаменитостей и легендарной Советской сборной, наполненной гипнотизирующими талантами Третьяка, Харламова, Якушева, Мальцева ... Читать дальше »

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)
The Final Chapter
It's official! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in J.K. Rowling's magical Harry Potter series, will be released on July 21, 2007. In the February 1 announcement from the book's publisher, Lisa Holton, President of Scholastic Children's Books, said, "We are thrilled to announce the publication date of the seventh installment in this remarkable series. We join J.K. Rowling's millions of readers--young and old, veterans and newcomers--in anticipating what lies ahead." Save the date, and let the countdown begin!
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