heinlein robert a cat who walks through walls
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As Colonel Colin Campbell and Gwen Novak careen forward and back through millennia of anarchy and vengeance, they alone hold the key to wars that will decide the freedom, the future and the history of the entire Multiverse.
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5,000 years in the future, humanity faces total extermination. Our one defence: highly-trained soldiers who scour the metal-strewn blackness of space to hunt down a terrifying enemy: an insect life-form known only as 'Bugs.' This is the story of trooper Johnny Rico, from his idealistic enlistment in the infantry of the future through his rigorous training to the command of his own platoon. And his destiny is a war that will span the galaxy. Robert A. Heinlein announced himself as a master of modern science fiction with Starship Troopers, his controversial take on modern military politics. His best-known novels include The Moon is a Harsh Mistress and Stranger in a Strange Land
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Роберт Энсон Хайнлайн (1907-1988) - американский писатель, один из крупнейших писателей-фантастов XX века, во многом определивший лицо современной научной фантастики. Наряду с Айзеком Азимовым и Артуром Кларком Хайнлайн оценивается как один из трех Великих Мастеров фантастики. Герой романа "Двойная звезда" актер Лоренцо Смайти не любит марсиан. Ему не нравится, что эти похожие на обрубки существа хотят стать полноправными гражданами Галактической Империи. Но, втянутый в сложную политическую интригу, Лоренцо вынужден играть роль страстного борца за права марсианского племени. Предлагаем вниманию читателей неадаптированный текст романа, снабженный комментариями и словарем.
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America has become the last of the Free Nations to fall. Though scattered resistance flares throughout the continent, the only real hope resides in a mountain redoubt where six men work in secret on a plan to rock the planet.
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История о вторжении на Землю пришельцев с Титана, рассказанная агентом секретной службы США. Действие в романе разворачивается стремительно: инопланетяне-паразиты подчиняют себе волю людей и превращают их в марионеток. Перед секретным отделом стоит непростая задача: освободить людей и уничтожить их новых "хозяев". Текст сокращён и адаптирован. Уровень Upper-Intermediate. Адаптация, сокращение и словарь: И. Б. Загородняя.
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A spellbinding travel book, exploring the psychology of walking, pilgrimage, solitude and escape. 'An extraordinary, dreamlike journey through West Africa' Adharanand Finn At the age of twenty-seven and afraid of falling into a life he doesn't want, Robert Martineau quits his office job, buys a flight to Accra and begins to walk. He walks 1,000 miles through Ghana, Togo and Benin, to Ouidah, an ancient spiritual centre on the West African coast. As he travels alone across rainforest, savannah and mountains, Martineau meets shamans, priests, historians, archaeologists and kings. Through the process of walking each day, and the lessons of those he encounters, Martineau starts to build connections with the natural world and the past - and, at last, to find the meaning he craves.
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A History of Pictures for Children takes readers on a journey through art history, from early art drawn on cave walls to the images we make today on our computers and phone cameras. Based on the bestselling book for adults, this children's edition of A History of Pictures is told through conversations between the artist David Hockney and the author Martin Gayford, who talk about art with inspiring simplicity and clarity. Rose Blake's illustrations illuminate the narratives of both authors to bring the history of art alive for a young audience.
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In a distant galaxy, the atrocity of slavery was alive and well, and young Thorby was just another orphaned boy sold at auction. But his new owner, Baslim, is not the disabled beggar he appears to be: adopting Thorby as his son, he fights relentlessly as an abolitionist spy. When the authorities close in on Baslim, Thorby must ride with the Free Traders - a league of merchant princes - throughout the many worlds of a hostile galaxy, finding the courage to live by his wits and fight his way from society's lowest rung. But Thorby's destiny will be forever changed when he discovers the truth about his own identity. A youth who has known only the primitive life of a galaxy slave is purchased by a beggar who turns out to be a man with many extracurricular activities.
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Crazy Hair is a fantastically fun tale written by New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman and illustrated by the astoundingly talented Dave McKean, the award-winning team behind The Wolves in the Walls. In Crazy Hair, Bonnie makes a friend who has hair so wild there's even a jungle inside of it! Bonnie ventures through the crazy hair, but she may need more than a comb to tame her friend's insane mane.
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История о вторжении на Землю пришельцев с Титана, рассказанная агентом секретной службы США. Действие в романе разворачивается стремительно: инопланетяне-паразиты подчиняют себе волю людей и превращают их в марионеток. Странным образом рабы ощущают спокойную уверенность и силу: они лишены свободы выбора, им не нужно больше принимать сложные нравственные решения. Амбициозные планы пришельцев распространяются на всю планету, и вскоре под их контролем оказывается большинство землян. Перед секретным отделом стоит непростая задача: освободить людей и уничтожить их новых хозяев. В книге представлен сокращённый и адаптированный текст уровня B2.
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When Robert Kemble stumbles across Victoria Lyndon in a hedgerow maze, he can't believe his eyes. The girl who'd torn him in two, who let him plan an elopement and then left him standing by the side of the road, was suddenly within arm's reach, and even though his fury still knew no bounds, she was impossible to resist. Victoria's father had told her an earl would never marry a vicar's daughter, and he was right. Robert had promised her marriage, then danced off to London while she suffered the shame of a foiled elopement. But even though Victoria doesn't particularly enjoy her new life as a governess, when Robert offers her a job of a different sort - his mistress - she refuses, unable to sacrifice her honour, even for him. But Robert won't take no for an answer, and he vows to make her his, through any means possible. Can these star-crossed lovers learn to trust again? And is love really sweeter the second time round?
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“If in doubt, wash!” What is it like to be a cat? Find out in this classic animal story from the renowned writer Paul Gallico. Peter Brown longs for a pet cat. One day, he is following a stray cat through the streets when he is knocked down and seriously hurt. On waking, he is astonished to find that he has turned into a cat… The world is a dangerous place for him, but luckily he is rescued and befriended by Jennie, a kindly stray tabby who has been abandoned by her owners. Adventures wait around every corner for the two new friends, as Jennie teaches Peter all about life as a cat. Humorous and touching, and packed with acutely observed feline behaviour, this is a beloved classic that’s essential for any cat-lover.
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Even the youngest readers are fascinated by the Titanic, and Robert Ballard, the scientist who searched for, and finally found, the lost ship under the sea, has written this account just for them. Using simple language, photos, and drawings, he creates a vivid picture of both his quest and the sinking of the ship, telling that story through the eyes of a twelve-year-old girl who sailed on the Titanic and survived. This exciting true story is a magnificent reading incentive, inviting beginners to share the fascination of their older siblings and friends with this historic tragedy.
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Everything changed the day Jack and his neighbours Bruno and Rocco went to explore the old empty house. There they discovered a strange girl called Blossom, who introduced them to a world of magic - talking to animals, flying like birds, and even... a doorway to another world, hidden within the ivy-covered walls of the old house. Now the gang have gone through the doorway, looking for Blossom's missing dad, the man who made the magic. But finding him will be just the start of the adventure, as Blossom's dad has a mission for the gang, and they're going to need all the magical powers they can get.
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Hidden deep in the wilderness are the cloisters of two dozen monks - men of prayer and music, famous the world over for their glorious voices. But a brutal death throws the monastery doors open to the world. And through them walks the only man who can shine light upon the dark deeds within: Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. Who among the brothers has become an angel of death? As the peace of the monastery crumbles around him, Gamache finds clues in the divine, the human . . . and the cracks in between.
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Find out about more than 70 cat breeds, including their origins and characteristics, in this pocket-sized encyclopedia. This cat-alogue packs a whole lot of information into your pocket! Along with a photo of each breed, discover the facts and stats of each cat, including its size, where the breed originated, colors and markings, and unusual features or behaviors. You'll soon be able to tell apart a Burmese from a Siamese; a rex from a sphynx and a manx; and an American shorthair from a British shorthair. You will also discover a lot about colors and patterns. Did you know that tabby cats and tortoiseshells are not breeds, but colors within breeds? Plus there are pages introducing cat anatomy and behavior; and the book finishes with fun facts. The style of the Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, from reluctant readers who can easily digest the key points through to budding vets and cat-lovers who want to know more about the best pets on the planet. Cats with facts: what more could anyone want?