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Знаете, что такое «правило двух минут»? Ровно столько и ни минутой больше позволяет себе потратить на ограбление банка профессионал. Макс Холмен, бывший грабитель банков, отсидев десять лет в тюрьме, решил, что с прошлым покончено. Ни ограблений, ни этих дурацких «правил», ничего такого, что светит новой тюрьмой. Но жизнь решает иначе…

Краткое описание: From the watch Napoleon used to synchronize with his generals at Waterloo and Chinese David vases believed to be the oldest example of blue and white porcelain to the US Constitution and the Mayan Dresden codex, the oldest book written in the Americas, History of the World in 1,000 Objects provides a completely fresh perspective on the history of the world. With objects revealing how our ancestors lived, what they believed and valued, and how these items helped shape civilization, History of the World in 1,000 Objects contains a treasure trove of human creativity from earliest cultures to the present day.

Краткое описание: Загадки и тайны истории сопровождают человечество на протяжении веков. Некоторые из них давно раскрыты, но по-прежнему вызывают споры, другие же остаются неразгаданными до сих пор. Пытаясь проникнуть в неизведанное, ученые делают грандиозные открытия, писатели создают новые произведения, а режиссеры снимают потрясающие фильмы. Существовал ли такой народ, как гипербореи? Зачем был построен Сфинкс? Как же все-таки кофе попал в Европу? Где была Атлантида? С загадками, которые и сегодня будоражат умы человечества, вы сможете познакомиться, прочитав настоящее издание.

Краткое описание: Have you ever wondered why we often think of mad scientists and nutty professors? Well, you’re about to find out! With the help of a gang of cartoon characters, this fact-filled book guides you through all the revolting realms of science. From the workings of the human body, animals and creepy- crawlies, to planet earth, space and beyond - prepare to be electrified with knowledge! So, hold on to your lab coats... you’re in for a shock!

Краткое описание: Technology, like most aspects of our life that pass us by and we take for granted, has history. Since technological progress has been fast enough to send every one of us into a tizzy, we tend to lose sight of the pioneers, of the technologies that changed our lives. This book is meant to bring us closer to reality, closer to our technology history, closer to the people who made it happen.

Краткое описание: Secretly fascinated by all things grotesque? Like to know the most disgusting things about the world around you? Then this fact-packed book of grossness is just the thing. With inconceivably ghoulish facts about the human body, animate, science and history, our host of cartoon characters leave no stone unturned in their guest for foul facts. "Ready to read on? Hold on to your stomachs...

Краткое описание: Got a thirst for knowledge of all things nasty? – then this yukkopedias for you! A team of cartoon characters guides you through a feast of festering facts so horrible they’re hard to believe. Featuring gross truths about the human body, food, animals, history, science, and even world records in horribleness, its a red! education in all things rotten... Enter ye not, those of a weak constitution...

Краткое описание: If you love discovering weird and wacky things about the world around you, then this amazing book is for you! Impress your friends with awesome facts so incredible they won’t know whether to believe you or not. You’ll find out that subjects like the human body, food, animals, science
and history are far more surprising and exciting than you ever imagined.

Краткое описание: You already knew that; you read it in the paper, hear about it from friends, see it with your own eyes every time you turn on the TV to watch bad singers or dancers subject themselves to abuse from judges with no more talent than the contestants, or see a web video of a teenager shooting a bottle rocket from his ass for amusement, or get plowed from behind in your car by another driver who was texting "LMAO" to his friends instead of noticing that the light had turned red and you had stopped.

Краткое описание: Discover 1000 Facts on Modern History, an amazing guide to historical events spanning the last 1000 years. Short, sharp facts combine with hundreds of pictures and illustrations to deliver information with punch. You’ll find all the things you ever wanted to know plus so much more in one fascinating book. Key subject areas are clearly highlighted so finding information is effortlessly simple with the use of button-like icons. Compact and easy to use, this really is .the complete reference resource for the fact hungry.