Ghost Story

Рождество — время завернуться в плед, обнять руками теплую кружку и слушать, как завывает в окне студеный ветер. Слышите? Это раздраженное и ворчливое «Рождество — вздор!», которое доносит он из детства? Бой часов? Суровый и неумолимый голос духа Рождества? Звуки давно знакомые и вместе с тем подзабытые — не время ли вспомнить, что за историю они рассказывают? В этом сборнике вы найдете три знаменитые рождественские повести Чарльза Диккенса: «Рождественская песнь» — история Эбенизера Скруджа, главного скряги английской литературы, который ни в грош не ставил радость дружеского общения и праздничного тепла; «Колокола» — повесть о трудностях и злоключениях, на которые общество обрекает бедных, и о врожденном стремлении человека к идеалу; «Одержимый, или Сделка с призраком» — история о том, как важно помнить о страданиях, выпавших на нашу долю, но не позволять им захватить разум в кольцо сожалений. Насладитесь изысканным слогом и тонким юмором Чарльза Диккенса на языке оригинала без сокращений и адаптации!

Рождество — время завернуться в плед, обнять руками теплую кружку и слушать, как завывает в окне студеный ветер. Слышите? Это раздраженное и ворчливое "Рождество — вздор!", которое доносит он из детства? Бой часов? Суровый и неумолимый голос духа Рождества? Звуки давно знакомые и вместе с тем подзабытые — не время ли вспомнить, что за историю они рассказывают? В этом сборнике вы найдете три знаменитые рождественские повести Чарльза Диккенса: "Рождественская песнь" — история Эбенизера Скруджа, главного скряги английской литературы, который ни в грош не ставил радость дружеского общения и праздничного тепла; "Колокола" — повесть о трудностях и злоключениях, на которые общество обрекает бедных, и о врожденном стремлении человека к идеалу; "Одержимый, или Сделка с призраком" — история о том, как важно помнить о страданиях, выпавших на нашу долю, но не позволять им захватить разум в кольцо сожалений. Насладитесь изысканным слогом и тонким юмором Чарльза Диккенса на языке оригинала без сокращений и адаптации!

"Рождественская песнь в прозе: святочный рассказ с привидениями" - новелла британского писателя Чарльза Диккенса, вышедшая в 1843 году. Диккенс рассказывает историю Эбенизера Скруджа - вспыльчивого скряги, который ненавидит Рождество и все, что с ним связано. Но вот однажды, накануне Рождества, его посещает призрак бывшего делового партнера Джейкоба Марли и предсказывает появление трех других привидений - призраков прошлого, настоящего и будущего, которые растопят замерзшее сердце Скруджа. Неадаптированное издание на английском языке.

Following in the wake of his highly praised first two books, Jonathan Buckley’s ‘Ghost MacIndoe’ is a bold and ambitious novel that focuses on the life of Alexander MacIndoe, a self-centred man who is characterised only by his physical beauty and a complete lack of will.Jonathan Buckley’s third novel opens with Alexander MacIndoe’s earliest memory: a February morning in 1944, in the aftermath of the second wave of German air-raids. Set mainly in London and Brighton, Ghost MacIndoe is the story of the next fifty-four years of Alexander’s life. We meet his glamorous mother and his father, a pioneering plastic surgeon; a traumatised war veteran called Mr Beckwith with whom Alexander works for several years as a gardener and, most important of all, the orphaned Megan Beckwith, whose relationship with Alexander crystallises into a romance in the 1970s. In the wake of his highly praised first two novels, Jonathan Buckley’s third miraculously brings into being one simple life and the last sixty years of English history.

A powerful debut set in Belfast and London in the latter years of the twentieth century. The Troubles turned Northern Ireland into a ghost factory: as the manufacturing industry withered, the death business boomed. In trying to come to terms with his father’s sudden death, and the attack on his harmless best friend Titch, Jacky is forced to face the bullies who still menace a city scarred by conflict. After he himself is attacked, he flees to London to build a new life. But even in the midst of a burgeoning love affair he hears the ghosts of his past echoing, pulling him back to Belfast, crying out for retribution and justice.Written with verve and flair, and spiked with humour, The Ghost Factory marks the arrival of an auspicious new talent.

'Both a hymn to the joys of being different and an earnest exploration of the serious traumas suffered by teenagers who are lucky enough, and unlucky enough, to be unconventional.' – The Guardian Sitting by himself on a bench during recess, fashion-loving Francis is joined by Jessica. He's surprised when he learns that she's a ghost and that Francis is the first person who has been able to see her since she died. When they become friends, then meet two more outsiders who can also see Jessica the questions arise: Why are they the only ones who can see Jessica? And how did she die? 'Narrating this humorous, beautifully written story taught me that when someone is depressed, instead of trying to fix things, it can be more helpful to just shut up and listen.' -Alison Larkin Releasing on September 10th – National Suicide Prevention Day The audiobook is followed by a candid discussion with three American teenagers about depression, anxiety, bullying, suicide, social media and the healing power of friendship. About the Author Andrew Norriss is the beloved author of dozens of YA novels including Mike and Aquila which won the Whitbread award. He has also created and co-written several successful British sitcoms, including the Brittas Empire and a few adaptations of his children's books. He lives in Hampshire, England. About the Narrator Alison Larkin is an actress, comedienne, bestselling novelist and the award-winning narrator of over 200 audiobooks. Her autobiographical novel The English American won an AudioFile Earphones Award and joined President Obama and E.B. White on Audibles top ten list of Best Author-narrated audiobooks of all time. Her acclaimed 81 hour recording of The Complete Novels of Jane Austen begins with her Earphones Award-winning recording of Sense and Sensibility. She has also narrated many NY Times bestsellers.

A stunning and poignant account of an extraordinary teacher's determination from the author of the #1 Sunday Times bestsellers The Tiger's Child and One Child.Jadie never spoke, never laughed, never cried. She spent every waking hour locked in her own private world of shadows. But nothing in Torey Hayden's experience had prepared her for the nightmare Jadie revealed to her when finally persuaded to break her self-imposed silence. It was a story too painful, too horrific for Hayden's professional colleagues to acknowledge.But Torey Hayden could not close her ears… or her heart. A little girl was trapped in a living hell of unspeakable memories. And it would take every ounce of courage, compassion, and love that one remarkable teacher possessed to rid the «Ghost Girl» of the malevolent spirits that haunted her.

The Compliance Officer for a First Nations Band has been shot in the head and left for dead. Unable to cross over to the great hunting grounds Billy ghostkeeper must stay and discover who murdered him and why. Through strange, funny and sometimes harrowing adventures, Billy and his gang of «detectives» discover there could be three reasons why he was killed. It could be that the culprit is a dangerous person or group willing to do anything or sacrifice anyone, in order to keep control of the band's natural resources.

Can a ghost from the future save a life in the past? A chilling tale of dark forces and revenge…The ghost turns up one summer day, alone in a world she once knew, among people who were once her family. She knows she is one of four sisters, but which one? She can be sure of only one thing – that there's been an accident.As she struggles to find her identity, she becomes aware of a malevolent force stirring around her. Something terrible is about to happen. One of the sisters will die – unless the ghost can use the future to reshape the past. But how can she warn them, when they don't even know she exists?