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Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons series has stood the test of time. Ransome is not only a great storyteller, writing from first-hand experience, but each story celebrates eternally valuable qualities of practical knowledge, independence, and initiative. The twelve books are for children or grownups—anyone captivated by a world of sailing, adventure, and imagination.Jibbooms and bobstays! In the eleventh book in the series, those two Blackett sisters are back at it again, and Nancy is right there in the thick of it. Their mother (doubtless suffering from exhaustion) has gone off sailing in the North Sea with Captain Flint on a rest cure, but she has allowed her two daughters to stay a fortnight at Beckfoot on the lakeshore with their trusty cook. She’s also permitted their two old friends, Dick and Dorothea Callum, to come up for a visit. But when their redoubtable Great Aunt (aka G. A.) hears of their abandonment, she’s horrified and off on the next train. The Amazons are dismayed; not only will their solo holiday be ruined but now they’ll have to hide their two guests in the woods in an abandoned shepherd’s cottage (where they’ll be forced to live off the land like savages, ergo “The Picts”) while they’ll be required to dress up in white pinafores, practice the pianoforte, and recite reams of parlor poetry aloud (ergo “The Martyrs”). No one dares trifle with the G.A.As usual with Ransome, the fun is gentle, the action nonstop, and the instructions on everything from tickling trout to setting anchors are precise and informed. Even the formidable maiden aunt proves to have virtues, not the least of which is her ability to say she’s sorry.
Swallows and Amazons
Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons series has stood the test of time. Ransome is not only a great storyteller, writing from first-hand experience, but each story celebrates eternally valuable qualities of practical knowledge, independence, and initiative. The twelve books are for children or grownups—anyone captivated by a world of sailing, adventure, and imagination. Swallows and Amazons , the book that started it all in 1930, introduces the Walker family, the camp on Wild Cat Island, the able-bodied catboat «Swallow,» and the two intrepid Amazons, plucky Nancy and Peggy Blackett.
Swallowdale
Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons series has stood the test of time. Ransome is not only a great storyteller, writing from first-hand experience, but each story celebrates eternally valuable qualities of practical knowledge, independence, and initiative. The twelve books are for children or grownups—anyone captivated by a world of sailing, adventure, and imagination. Swallowdale (originally published in 1931) is the second title in the series. It follows the Walker family and friends through a shipwreck, a camp on the mainland, a secret valley and cave, and a thrilling mountain hike.
Pigeon Post
Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons series has stood the test of time. Ransome is not only a great storyteller, writing from first-hand experience, but each story celebrates eternally valuable qualities of practical knowledge, independence, and initiative. The twelve books are for children or grownups—anyone captivated by a world of sailing, adventure, and imagination. The crew’s on holiday for their sixth adventure, and they turn their energies to mining for gold, aided by pigeon messengers Homer, Sophocles, and Sappho. The adventurers comb the nearby hills for a fabled lost claim, while being shadowed by a mysterious figure they dub “squashy hat.” Undeterred by drought, sudden brushfires, and the continuing presence of Squashy Hat, the young prospectors persevere in their quest—with surprising results. Full of the dangers and dark adventures of old mines and forgotten claims, Pigeon Post has an irresistible appeal to the persistent explorer in all of us.
Peter Duck
Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons series has stood the test of time. Ransome is not only a great storyteller, writing from first-hand experience, but each story celebrates eternally valuable qualities of practical knowledge, independence, and initiative. The twelve books are for children or grownups—anyone captivated by a world of sailing, adventure, and imagination. The third book in the series, Peter Duck takes intrepid explorers John, Susan, Titty, and Roger Walker and fearsome Amazon pirates Nancy and Peggy Blackett onto the high seas. Under the command of the infamous Captain Flint (Nancy and Peggy's Uncle Jim), the children brave a real-life pirate and his cutthroat crew, sharks, and the ravenous creatures of Crab Island in the search of buried treasure.
Время приключений. Марселин в свободном полёте
Марселин разбушевалась по необъяснимой причине, и всё королевство Ооо отчаянно пытается остановить её. Стараясь спасти и Ооо, и Марселин, Принцесса Бубльгум случайно отправляет ту в отдалённые уголки космоса и лишает её способностей! Чувствуя себя виноватой, Бубльгум устраивает космическую спасательную операцию. Это настоящая проверка на прочность для её ума… и дружбы! «Марселин в свободном полёте» за авторством сценаристки Мередит Гран («Марселин и “Королевы крика”») и проиллюстрированная инди-художницей Кэри Питч – приключение, в которое ещё не отправлялся никто из жителей Ооо.
Время приключений. Марселин и «Королевы Крика»
Присоединяйся к любимым персонажам Времени приключений, Королеве Вампиров Марселин и Принцессе Бубльгум, в их собственной наикрутейшей серии комиксов! Внезапно обнаружив интерес к рок-н-роллу, Принцесса Бубльгум стала менеджером паранормальной рок-группы Марселин и отправилась вместе с ней в масштабное турне по всему Ооо! Но сможет ли группа справиться с нависшей угрозой от ярых фанатов до неуверенных в себе монстров и провести ПОТРЯСНЕЙШИЙ КОНЦЕРТ ВСЕХ ВРЕМЕН, сохранив дружбу в столь непростые времена?!
Время приключений. Конфетные детективы
Тёмные времена настали в стране Ооо, но не бойся, Мятный Лакей и Булка с Корицей… защитят… тебя? Отчаянные времена требуют отчаянных мер, и у Принцессы Бубльгум нет выбора, кроме как обратиться к самым конфетным из детективов. Мятный Лакей берётся за дело вместе с Булкой с Корицей, но полное отсутствие элементарных навыков дедукции заводит их в самые тёмные уголки Ооо, пока они пытаются найти всеми любимых героев…
An Artist in Venice
The city of Venice has always provided an almost irresistible lure for both writers and artists. Adam Van Doren has created a verbal and visual account of his love affair with the city. His story is personal; like other artists, he sees the city with and through his own eyes and laces his tour with information, opinion, and notes.
Космический Робинзон. Сборник стихотворений
Наша жизнь – долгое путешествие. Являясь частью чего-то необъятного и глобального в самых невообразимых масштабах, мы умудряемся не замечать и детали лучшего творения Вселенной. Делюсь своим внутренним миром, чтобы мы вместе могли рассмотреть детали, за счёт которых каждый может познать себя.