44 days in prague ann shukman

After discovering that her grandmother had pro-German sympathies, Ann Shukman resolved to investigate her grandfather Walter Runciman’s 1938 Mission to Prague. This government-sponsored British delegation sought to broker peace between the Czechoslovak republic and its Sudeten German minority—a dispute that Hitler was aggravating with virulent anti-Czech propaganda and threats of invasion. Drawing fresh evidence from personal diaries, private papers and Czech publications, 44 Days in Prague exposes the misunderstandings and official ignorance that provoked a calamitous series of betrayals. It reveals that, while Walter Runciman always supported Czechoslovakia’s integrity, his wife Hilda—whose role became crucial—publicly favoured the German cause.This is a moving portrayal of Walter’s declining influence as tensions mounted, from the couple’s efforts to court a divided old aristocracy at glittering social occasions, to Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s fatal undermining of the Mission, in his abrupt decision to negotiate directly with Hitler. Shukman’s vivid narrative combines personal insight with meticulous research to shine new light on this pivotal yet tragic episode of European history.

Objev podobné jako 44 Days in Prague - Ann Shukman

‘Just relishable. Thank God for the balm of good writing’ NIGELLA LAWSON‘A joy to read in a single relaxing afternoon’ JACQUELINE WILSON''Razor sharp on family, love and marriage'' DAVID NICHOLLS''I devoured it in one long lazy afternoon - I laughed and cried'' VICTORIA HISLOPThe happily ever after is only part of the story… A funny, touching, hopeful gem about love, marriage and second chances It’s the day before her daughter’s wedding and things are not going well for Gail Baines. First thing, she loses her job – or quits, depending who you ask. Then her ex-husband Max turns up at her door expecting to stay for the festivities. He doesn’t even have a suit. Instead, he’s brought memories, a shared sense of humour – and a cat looking for a new home.Just as Gail is wondering what’s next, their daughter Debbie discovers her groom has been keeping a secret…As the big day dawns, the exes just can’t agree on what’s best for Debbie. Gail is seriously worried, while Max seems more concerned with whether to opt for the salmon or prime rib at the reception, if they make it that far.The day after the wedding, Gail and Max prepare to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Three Days in June - Anne Tylerová

Weddings aren't just about the happy couple… A funny, touching, hopeful gem about love, marriage and second chances It’s the day before her daughter’s wedding and things are not going well for Gail Baines. First thing, she loses her job (or quits, depending who you ask).Then her ex-husband Max turns up at her door looking for somewhere to stay. He doesn’t even have a suit. Instead, he’s brought memories – and a cat looking for a new home.Just as Gail is wondering what’s next, their daughter Debbie discovers her groom has been keeping a secret which could throw the whole wedding into question.

Objev podobné jako Three Days in June - Anne Tylerová

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The final decade of the Cold War, through the eyes of a laconic and elegant observer In 1979 Richard Bassett set out on a series of adventures and encounters in central Europe which allowed him to savour the last embers of the cosmopolitan old Hapsburg lands and gave him a ringside seat at the fall of another ancien regime, that of communist rule. From Trieste to Prague and Vienna to Warsaw, fading aristocrats, charming gangsters, fractious diplomats and glamorous informants provided him with an unexpected counterpoint to the austerities of life along the Iron Curtain, first as a professional musician and then as a foreign correspondent. The book shows us familiar events and places from unusual vantage points: dilapidated mansions and boarding-houses, train carriages and cafes, where the game of espionage between east and west is often set. There are unexpected encounters with Shirley Temple, Fitzroy Maclean, Lech Walesa and the last Empress of Austria. Bassett finds himself at the funeral of King Nicola of Montenegro in Cetinje, plays bridge with the last man alive to have been decorated by the Austrian Emperor Franz-Josef and watches the KGB representative in Prague bestowing the last rites on the Soviet empire in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Last Days in Old Europe : Trieste ´79, Vienna ´85, Prague ´89 - Richard Bassett

Kniha – autor Renáta Fučíková, 195 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - česky Prague in the Heart is a collection of one hundred and eighty-nine true stories of events that have taken place in Prague over the past two hundred years. They show that the recent past has been no less dramatic and convoluted than in medieval times. Franz Kafka, Jaroslav Seifert, Bohumil Hrabal, Jaroslav Hašek, Jan Patočka, Jiří Dienstbier and Václav Havel were all residents of Prague. Occupying armies marched through Prague. There was a battle for Czechoslovak Radio in the Vinohrady quarter of Prague. Czech patriots were executed in Kobylisy, Prague. Dissidents were detained at Ruzyně in Prague. A Reich-Protector was assassinated in Prague. And neighborhoods like Smíchov, Karlín and Libeň, once industrial areas, recorded the history of the Industrial Age – a time when poverty was intertwined with achievement, progress, and hope for a better future.

Objev podobné jako Prague in the Heart (978-80-7252-605-5)

Prague in the Heart is a collection of one hundred and eighty-nine true stories of events that have taken place in Prague over the past two hundred years. They show that the recent past has been no less dramatic and convoluted than in medieval times. Franz Kafka, Jaroslav Seifert, Bohumil Hrabal, Jaroslav Hašek, Jan Patočka, Jiří Dienstbier and Václav Havel were all residents of Prague. Occupying armies marched through Prague. There was a battle for Czechoslovak Radio in the Vinohrady quarter of Prague. Czech patriots were executed in Kobylisy, Prague. Dissidents were detained at Ruzyně in Prague. A Reich Protector was assassinated in Prague. And neighborhoods like Smíchov, Karlín and Libeň, once industrial areas, recorded the history of the Industrial Age - a time when poverty was intertwined with achievement, progress, and hope for a better future. Prague in the Heart is not an exhaustive historical study, but a remarkable literary statement from a renowned author who loves her city. Anglická verze titulu Praha v srdci.

Objev podobné jako Prague in the Heart - Renáta Fučíková

Prague in the early twentieth century was the city of cubists, surrealists, and the Good Soldier vejk. This book takes a new approach to interwar Prague by identifying religion as an integral part of the city s cultural history. As Prague emerged as a modern city and the Czech nation gained independence, Catholics, Protestants, and those who imagined a non-sectarian religion debated questions of faith and morality. Contrary to the conventional view of modern Czech elites as atheistic, Berglund shows how they were deeply concerned with the place of religion in modern life. Based upon a wide array of sources, the monograph explores the linkages between politics, theology, and architecture in the building of new symbols and a civil religion for the first Czechoslovak republic (1918-1938). Berglund views the contest of the sacred and secular in Prague within the broader context of religious change in twentieth-century Europe. His book lays a foundation for understanding both Czech culture of the interwar period as well as the nation s and Europe s religious history in the modern age. The author takes an approach that is both interdisciplinary and biographical by focusing on important figures in the politics and culture of interwar Prague, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Castle and Cathedral in Modern Prague: Longing for the Sacred in a Skeptical Age - Bruce R. Berglund

Kniha - anglicky THE MOST FAMED PRAGUE SIGHTS SWATHED IN LEGEND Prague‘s charm lies deeply buried in its history and its one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Once you set foot in its dark recesses, you never manage to free yourself from its magical embrace. You fall in love. All your senses come alive. Among the tones of Prague‘s bells and chimes you may catch the distant fiddling of the knight Dalibor from his tower in Prague Castle. On Charles Bridge you may happen to stumble across the right stone and discover Bruncvík‘s magical sword. And you are certain to catch a glimpse of the portrait of the brave barber girl Zuzana in the Old Town Bridge Tower. In the church with the Infant Jesus of Prague you will feel the flurry of wings of the seven guardian angels and in the Jewish Town the shadow of the giant man made of clay will pass over you somewhere behind the Old-New Synagogue. The statue of Prince Wenceslas on Wenceslas Square, the fiery skeleton and mad barber on...

Objev podobné jako Prague in Legends (978-80-7252-618-5)

NEJPROSLULEJŠÍ PRAŽSKÉ PAMĚTIHODNOSTI OPŘEDENÉ LEGENDAMIPůvaby Prahy tkví hluboko v její historii a nezaměnitelné atmosféře. Když jednou vstoupíte do jejích tajemných zákoutí, už se nedokážete z tohoto magického objetí vymanit. Zamilujete se. Vnímáte Prahu všemi smysly. Mezi tóny kostelních zvonů a zvonků možná zaslechnete z věže Pražského hradu i skřipky rytíře Dalibora. Na Karlově mostě se náhodou dotknete kamene, který skrývá čarovný Bruncvíkův meč, a na Staroměstské mostecké věži zahlédnete portrét odvážné lazebnice Zuzany. V kostele u Pražského Jezulátka pocítíte závan křídel sedmi strážných andělů a na Židovském Městě se stín obrovského muže z hlíny mihne kdesi za Staronovou synagogou. Socha knížete Václava na Václavském náměstí, ohnivý kostlivec nebo šílený holič v Karlově ulici ...ti všichni a mnohé další legendární postavy skládají poezii staré Prahy. THE MOST FAMED PRAGUE SIGHTS SWATHED IN LEGENDPrague‘s charm lies deeply buried in its history and its one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Once you set foot in its dark recesses, you never manage to free yourself from its magical embrace. You fall in love. All your senses come alive. Among the tones of Prague‘s bells and chimes you may catch the distant fiddling of the knight Dalibor from his tower in Prague Castle. On Charles Bridge you may happen ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Prague in Legends - Anna Novotná

Prague in the Reign of Rudolph II takes readers back to the days of the Habsburg Emperor Rudolph II (1576-1611) when Prague became the metropolis of the Holy Roman Empire, and when the imperial court was a much sought-after milieu for scholars and artists, as well as magicians and adventurers. As the author notes, almost anyone of importance from inside and even outside the empire had to spend some time in Prague if they wanted to make their name. After an introduction in the form of an historical outline, the reader is guided on an engaging and informative stroll through Rudolphine Prague, which to this day remains full of mystery and legend. On this tour through the period and its monuments, including a peek into the famous imperial collection, the reader is guided by Eliška Fučíková, an outstanding and internationally reknowned expert on Rudolphine art. Her lively and authoritative account is accompanied by about a hundred colour plates of buildings and historic monuments dating from the late Renaissance, together with other graphic documentation, an index of locations with a map of Rudolphine monuments, and an overview of prominent figures.

Objev podobné jako Prague in the Reign of Rudolph II - Eliška Fučíková

Kniha - autor kraig Casebier, 288 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Craig has a long family history of Barbering dating back to 1914. He apprenticed in his father's and grandfather’s Kentucky barbershops from an early age then completed his training at one of the worlds top academies. He then went on to work with his brother in their own shop in Atlanta, Georgia. Kraig's travels eventually landed him in Prague where he decided to plan new roots and open his own barbershop to continue the passion he's held for over forty years. Kraig is regularly featured in European magazines and on TV in both Czech Republic and Germany, including a TV documentary about his life in Prague, and has been recognized as one of Europe’s top barbers by Barbers Quarterly magazine.

Objev podobné jako American Barber in Prague (978-80-277-1234-2)

Vinyl LP album Našrot - Live in Prague 1991 (2022). V rámci série živáků právě u PHR Records vychází koncertní nahrávka havlíčkobrodských NAŠROT. V rámci série živáků právě u PHR Records vychází koncertní nahrávka havlíčkobrodských NAŠROT. Album Live in Prague je vinylovou verzí kazety vydané původně v roce 1991 na Fuck records, vlastním labelu kapely. NAŠROT vznikl v roce 1988 na troskách několika místních androškých kapel. Kapela, která sama tvrdí, že stylově vycházela z Dead Kennedys a The Who, svým pojetím hardcore brzo získala popularitu i mimo hranice svého kraje. Rychlé a krátké skladby doplněné texty s hospodskou tématikou, což bylo domovským tématem členů kapely, daly název i novému stylu - pubcore. Po vydání LP na Monitoru byl na počátku devadesátých let Našrot na vrcholu a v této době odehrál jeden ze svých nejznámějších koncertů v pražském Rock Café. Kapela pod vlivem alkoholu podala strhující výkon, bez ohledu na občasné zapomínání textů ze strany Hraboše. Koncert navštívili i členové The Exploited, kteří byli z výkonu kapely nadšeni, a legendární je historika, kterak Wattie lanařil bubeníka Našrot. Tohle je autentická atmosféra raných devadesátek. Nahrávka na vinylu vychází v kompletní podobě včetně skladby Nemám už naději, která byla v kazetové verzi vynechána. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Našrot - Live in Prague 1991 (Vinyl LP)

Hudební CD - Live nahrávka z Pražského jara 1962 a 1958. Edice Great Artists in Prague. Live nahrávka z Pražského jara 1962 a 1958. Edice Great Artists in Prague. Obsah: Claude Debussy (1862-1918) - 24 preludií (výběr) César Franck (1822-1890) - Preludium, chorál a fuga Nahrávka jednoho z nejvýznamnějších francouzských klavíristů 20. století Roberta Casadesuse (1899-1972). Seznam stop Preludia pro klavír - I. kniha (výběr) Delfské tanečnice. Lent et grave / Vrcholky na Anacapri. Tres modéré / Dívka s vlasy jako len (Plavovláska). Tres calme et doucement expresiff / Co vyprávěl západní vítr. Animé et tumulteux / Potopená katedrála. Profondément calme / Kejklíři. ModéréPreludia pro klavír - II. kniha (výběr) Vinná brána. Mouv de Habanera / Rusalka. Scherzando / Generál Lavine - výstředník. Dans le style et le Mouvement d'un Cake-Walk / Audienční terasa ve svitu luny. Lent / Střídavé tercie. Modérement animé / Ohňostroj. Modérement animé / MaskyRytiny...

Objev podobné jako Casadesuse Robert: Great Artists in Prague - CD (CR0595-2)

The internationally recognised Bible teacher and daughter of Billy Graham unpacks key biblical truths wrapped in personal insights to reveal how the presence of the Holy Spirit shapes the daily life of a Jesus follower. We may know something about God and something about Jesus, but what do we know about the Holy Spirit? Too often we seem to overlook the third person of the Trinity, perhaps because we don't know much about Him. He seems mystical. Reserved for super spiritual Christians. We might even say He intimidates us - or somehow seems optional. Anne Graham Lotz has good news for us. As children of God, we have the Holy Spirit in us - to counsel, to comfort, and to guide us. In Jesus in Me, Anne explores the personal and practical implications of seven aspects of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer, including His presence, purpose, power, and provision. She observes, "One of my deepest, richest joys has been discovering by experience who the Holy Spirit is in every step of my life's journey. Each name that He has been given - Helper, Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor, Counsellor, Strengthener, and Standby - reveals another aspect of His ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Jesus in Me - Anne Graham Lotz

What if a last wish could mean a new love? When Olivia’s beloved Aunt Grace passes, she leaves everything to her niece, with one condition: Travel to Prague and deliver a message to Grace’s long-lost true love, Marek. The trouble is, Olivia’s world is getting smaller. Since her husband left her one heartbreaking Christmas Eve, she has found even getting into town a challenge, let alone travelling by herself to a different country. But this is one adventure she has to take, if she is to honour Grace. The snowy, magical city of Prague slowly starts to awaken her festive spirit, and as Marek’s nephew, Tomas, shows her around the gorgeous Christmas markets, Olivia begins to feel she can truly live again. Grace never had her chance at love, but might Olivia’s secret Christmas wish come true and grant her a second chance at romance? A heartwarming, uplifting second-chance romance perfect for fans of Milly Johnson and Julie Caplin.

Objev podobné jako Christmas in Prague - Jensen Helga

As Prague settles into the European Union club, its rebirth as a vibrant Western-style city continues to blossom, with the traces of East bloc communism increasingly hard to uncover. But the City of 100 Spires is also returning to its roots as a decadent, jubilant place that made the word bohemia into a common noun. The smoky jazz clubs, rowdy, cruisy bars and stunning symphony halls have been restored to the spirit and role they once served. And it's fast making up for lost time with local designers and artists creating confrontational work at dozens of galleries while the frisson of the Cold War remains in Soviet-era meat shops and chilling monuments. *Sightseeing in Prague *Prague hotels *Prague restaurants *Prague bars *Prague shops *Prague maps

Objev podobné jako Time Out: Prague

Elektronická kniha - autor Jakub Marek, Marie Vágnerová a Ladislav Csémy, 310 stran, anglicky Following their engaging study Homelessness among Young People in Prague, the authors of this book turn their attention to an older population facing the same issue, a very different situation since these older adults grew up under a communist regime where an obligation to work was enshrined in law and living on the street could result in a prison sentence. Based on three years of research, this book provides a slew of data-based statistical insights, analyzing the efficacy of relief provided by both the state and nonprofit organizations, detailing how the clients of such organizations rate their services, to what extent they accept assistance, and whether they believe it has helped them. More importantly, it features extensive interviews with real people, making it the first Czech book on this issue to present homelessness from the perspective of those who live with...

Objev podobné jako Homelessness Among Older Adults in Prague (9788024645261)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A real winter warmer of a read'' ❄️☕💗⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''An absolute treat'' Sue Moorcroft, Sunday Times BestsellerIt''s been years since Anna has seen Leo Knight. And of all the apartments in all the cities in all the world, he just happens to walk in to her cosy new attic home – as her new housemate.As the two walk the cobbled streets of Prague, taking in the sights and sounds from Wenceslas Square, frosted with snow, to the soft glow of candlelit Charles Bridge, the enchantment of the City of a Hundred Spires soon starts to work its magic on them…Praise for Julie Caplin:‘One unputdownable story’ Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde‘An irresistible slice of escapism’ Sunday Times Bestseller Phillipa Ashley

Objev podobné jako A Little Place in Prague - Julie Caplinová

The current publication by author Vojtěch Pokorný takes as its subject not only the history of the oldest Christian sacred building in the Prague neighbourhood of Dejvice, but equally the past of the locality itself, starting from its first known settlement in late Neolithic times up to the present. Using a wide range of literature and sources, the author presents a truthful account of the oft-mythicised tales of the earliest traces of human presence in Upper Šárka and the founding of the church consecrated to St. Matthew, and in chronological succession relates the events transpiring there across the following centuries. Research into archival materials and other sources provided the basis for an imposing text that casts light on a history now nearly forgotten. The author unfolds previously neglected topics and opens the curtain for new awareness of our ancestors against the large-scale history of the Czech lands. Though undoubtedly a scholarly text, the book is nonetheless conceived as readable even for the wider public. Among other findings, the reader learns of the origins and gradual expansion of the famous St. Matthew's Fair - until only the recent past, associated with St. Matthew's Church itself. No less intriguing themes addressed are ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The History of St. Matthew´s Church in Prague-Dejvice - Vojtěch Pokorný

This mini pocket Prague travel guidebook is perfect for travellers looking for essential information about Prague. It provides details on key places and main attractions, along with a selection of itineraries, recommendations for restaurants and top tips on how to make the most of your trip. It''s sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.In this Prague guidebook, you will find:Curated recommendations of places – expert picks of main attractions, child-friendly activities and relaxing spots, plus where to take the best photosWhat''s new, when to go and sustainable travel – all-new features direct you to what you need to knowThings not to miss in Prague – Astronomical Clock, Wenceslas Square, St Vitus Cathedral, Sternberg Palace, National Theatre, Charles Bridge, Our Lady Before Týn, Old Royal PalaceThree unique trip plans – itinerary suggestions for those on a short break, including one for a Perfect tourFood and drink – recommendations for local specialities and the best dining experiencesWhat to do in Prague – recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children’s activities, events and nightlifePractical information – how to get there and around, money, health and medical care, and tourist informationOverview maps – handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Prague and aroundCzech section – ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Mini Rough Guide to Prague: Travel Guide with eBook - Marc Di Duca, Rough Guides

Born into a family of barbers, Kraig knew from a young age he too would become a barber. What he didn't know was the many paths his life would take. Adventures and mishaps. Health problems, impulsive decisions and a love of travel. All of this eventually formed a remarkable, adventurous story that took him from the American South to the very heart of Europe. In this book, Kraig reveals secrets and details from his past, and lets the reader embark on a remarkable journey with him through Mexico, the Bahamas, Paris, Italy, Turkey and Ukraine all the way to Prague - however, the story doesn't end here...

Objev podobné jako American Barber in Prague - Kraig Casebier

Do you know why the bridge gate between the Lesser Town bridge towers does not face out on Charles Bridge but is at a slant? Do you know what is written in a message to future generations and which was hidden in the wooden statue of the apostle of Doubting Thomas on the Prague astronomical clock?Do you know that the churches of the Prague New Town are a chronicle of the life of Charles IV and make up the magic cross of the New Jerusalem?Do you know that a tree grows in Prague under which the celebrated composer Ludwig van Beethoven courted the young Countess Josephine?Do you know that during difficult times corpses were stored on the streets of Prague?Come explore with us the mysteries of magical Prague!

Objev podobné jako Secrets of Prague - David Černý

Ten Days in a Mad-House (1887) is a book by American investigative journalist Nellie Bly. For her first assignment for Joseph Pulitzer’s famed New York World newspaper, Bly went undercover as a patient at a notorious insane asylum on Blackwell’s Island. Spending ten days there, she recorded the abuses and neglect she witnessed, turning her research into a sensational two-part story for the New York World later published as Ten Days in a Mad-House.Checking into a New York boardinghouse under a false identity, Bly began acting in a disturbed, unsettling manner, prompting the police to be summoned. In a courtroom the next morning, she claimed to be suffering from amnesia, leading to her diagnosis as insane from several doctors. Sent to the Women’s Lunatic Asylum, Bly spent ten days witnessing and experiencing rampant abuse and neglect. There, she noticed that many of the patients, who were constantly beaten and belittled by violent nurses and staff members, seemed perfectly sane or showed signs of having their conditions severely worsened during their time at the asylum. Served spoiled food, forced to live in squalor, and given ice-cold baths by unsympathetic attendants, the patients she met during her stay seemed as though abandoned ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Ten Days in a Mad House - Nellie Bly

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Prague:City walks and tours: Five detailed self-guided walks, including a walk from the Old Town Square to the Charles Bridge and tours of the Jewish Quarter and Prague Castle Rick's strategic advice on what's worth your time and money What to eat and where to stay: Savor a traditional goulash stew, mingle with locals over a Czech beer or two, and stay in a romantic hotel Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus museum and city maps throughout Full-color, portable, and slim for exploring on-the-go Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around, basic Czech phrases, and more Lightweight, yet packed with info on Prague's history and culture, Rick Steves Pocket Prague truly is a tour guide in your pocket. Extending your trip? Try Rick Steves Prague & the Czech Republic. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rick Steves Pocket Prague (Third Edition) - Rick Steves, Honza Vihan

Hudební CD - Euroradio Jazz Orchestra je unikátní mezinárodní hudební těleso s dlouhou tradicí, do jejíž novodobé historie promluvil klíčovým způsobem Český rozhlas. Euroradio Jazz Orchestra je unikátní mezinárodní hudební těleso s dlouhou tradicí, do jejíž novodobé historie promluvil klíčovým způsobem Český rozhlas. Od roku 2014 se o těleso stará vždy jeden z evropských rozhlasů a svoji péči si rádia jednou ročně vymění. Jako historicky první v řadě převzal v roce 2014 zodpovědnost za fungováním orchestru Český rozhlas ve spolupráci s organizátory festivalu JazzFest Brno. Orchestr, založený na koordinační podpoře mediálních společností sdružených v EBU, se přejmenoval na Euroradio Jazz Orchestra a v této podobě se s ním máme možnost setkat historicky poprvé právě na albu In Prague. Kapela vystoupila pod vedením Jana Jiruchy ml. a provedla skladby Jiruchovy, Štěpánky Balcarové a jednu kompozici rumunského autora. Jako další český člen orchestru se vedle...

Objev podobné jako Euroradio Jazz Orchestra: In Prague - CD (CR0775-2)

This book of over 200 photographs by Bernis and Peter von zur Muehlen covers the sweep of Prague’s history from World War II to the “Velvet Revolution.” The first chapter, illustrated by his mother’s black and white snapshots of the city, is an account of Peter’s life in Prague as a young boy during the months leading up to the end of World War II and of his family’s narrow escape days before the Red Army entered the city. The following chapters describe four visits by Bernis and Peter between 1985 and 1992, an epoch that saw Czechoslovakia’s transformation from Communist dictatorship to the restoration of democracy. The images reveal not only a glorious city, but also the many less prominent sites that give Prague its unique charm.Haunting images of the Old Jewish Cemetery remind the reader of the turbulent history of the Jews, nearly exterminated by the Nazis. One chapter traces the evolution of the Lennon Wall, a famous symbol of Prague’s long struggle for freedom. Lively accounts of the photographers’ travel experiences document a city slowly coming to terms with its own history.An afterword by Ori Z. Soltes, noted lecturer and author of twenty books, illuminates the city’s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Prague Revisited - Muehlen Bernis

**OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD****A TIMES MEMOIR OF THE YEAR **''The best royal book by miles . . . funny, gossipy and riveting''JANE RIDLEY, SPECTATOR''If your jaw doesn''t drop at least three times every chapter, you''ve not been paying proper attention''SUNDAY TIMESA Maid of Honour at the Queen''s Coronation and former Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret, Anne Glenconner has spent her life as a friend of the royal family. In this bestselling memoir, she looks back on an extraordinary life full of glamour, drama and tragedy.The eldest child of the 5th Earl of Leicester, Anne knew as a daughter she would not inherit the family fortune and was instead brought up to secure an eligible husband. Her marriage to the charismatic Colin Tennant - later Lord Glenconner - would prove a test of every strength she possessed, while her friendship with Princess Margaret, which began in childhood, grew ever closer.From the tragic loss of two of her grown-up sons to the cruel surprise of her late husband''s final will, Lady in Waiting is Anne Glenconner''s remarkable testament to the resilience and humour that define her as she emerges from the shadow of her husband and the crown, reminding ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Lady in Waiting - Anne Glenconnerová

A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICKTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER (JUNE 2021)''A sexy, modern love story'' Reese Witherspoon''I absolutely loved it'' Jodi PicoultSeven days to fall in love, fifteen years to forget, and seven days to get it all back again...When Eva Mercy, a single mother and bestselling erotica writer, and the enigmatic, award-winning novelist Shane Hall meet at a literary event in New York, sparks fly. But what no one knows is that fifteen years earlier, teenage Eva and Shane spent one week together, madly in love. While they may pretend to be strangers, they can''t deny their chemistry.Over the next seven days, amidst a steamy Brooklyn summer, Eva and Shane reconnect. But Eva is wary of the man who broke her heart and wants Shane out of the city so her life can return to normal. Before he disappears, though, she needs a few questions answered . . .With its keen observations of creative life in America today, as well as the joys and complications of being a mother and a daughter, Seven Days in June is a hilarious, romantic, and sexy-as-hell story of two writers discovering their second chance at love.''Deliciously witty'' Zoella Book Club''Hilarious, romantic ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Lesson in Dying is the first mystery novel in the Inspector Ramsay series by Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope crime series.Who hung the headmaster in the playground on the night of the school Halloween Party?Almost everyone in Heppleburn either hated or feared the viper-tongued Harold Medburn. Inspector Ramsay is convinced it was the headmaster’s enigmatic wife but Jack Robson, school governor and caretaker, is determined to prove her innocence.With the help of his restless daughter Patty, Jack digs into the secrets of Heppleburn, and uncovers a cesspit of lies, adultery, blackmail and madness . . .Continue the classic whodunit series with Murder in My Backyard.Ann Cleeves Classic Crime - engaging mysteries to savour, beloved characters to meet again.

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A young adult graphic novel that captures the complexities of the war in Ukraine, focusing on the siege of Mariupol (Feb ’22 – May ’22) and the brave people who stayed to defend their city against Russian forces as well as the resulting effects on global politics.A city ruined. In once quiet residential streets, two armies battle, driving people into cellars and basements with little food or water. No lights or heat. Dwindling medical supplies. Shells and bullets deliver cruel, random death to the young and old, men, women, and children. This is Mariupol, a Ukrainian city and early target of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Bordering Russian-occupied territory, the coastal city seemed doomed to a defeat that would come within days, if not hours. Could Mariupol, and Ukraine, survive? As Russian rockets threatened the city, Ukrainians resisted, and with a heroic combination of sacrifice and bravery, the besieged city endured . . . for months. But it all came at a steep cost.With compassion and his keen journalist’s eye, Sibert Honor creator Don Brown illuminates the horrors of Mariupol and the depredations of its people not seen in the city since World War II. He also shows that outside of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako 83 Days in Mariupol: A War Diary - Don Brown

''Prague Spring is a wonderfully atmospheric portrait of the city as well as a political and historical thriller with dashes of espionage. It is as brilliant as anything he has written, which is saying a lot'' The TimesIt''s the summer of 1968, the year of love and hate, of Prague Spring and Cold War winter. Two English students, Ellie and James, set off to hitch-hike across Europe with no particular aim in mind but a continent, and themselves, to discover. Somewhere in southern Germany they decide, on a whim, to visit Czechoslovakia where Alexander Dubcek''s ''socialism with a human face'' is smiling on the world.Meanwhile Sam Wareham, a first secretary at the British embassy in Prague, is observing developments in the country with a mixture of diplomatic cynicism and a young man''s passion. In the company of Czech student Lenka Konecková, he finds a way into the world of Czechoslovak youth, its hopes and its ideas. It seems that, for the first time, nothing is off limits behind the Iron Curtain.Yet the wheels of politics are grinding in the background. The Soviet leader, Leonid Brezhnev is making demands of Dubcek and the Red Army is massed on the borders. How ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Prague Spring - Simon Mawer

Trevor Sage je britský inženýr, který se usadil v Praze. V roce 2018 se rozhodl vyčistit pražské památníky věnované obětem nacistického režimu tzv. Stolpersteine (kameny zmizelých) poté, co se o nich dozvěděl na prohlídce pražského Židovského města. První Stolperstein byl v Praze instalován 8. října 2008 a již čtyřstý byl položen 22. června 2021. Sage sestavil tuto knihu jako poctu obětem nacistického režimu. Kniha spojuje fotografie kamenů zmizelých s portrétními fotografiemi obětí, informacemi o jejich transportech a také dojemné životní příběhy několika obětí, často sepsané přímo jejich příbuznými, kteří do knihy laskavě přispěli. ************************** Trevor Sage is a British expat living in Prague. He started cleaning the cities Stolpersteine, memorials dedicated to victims of Nazism, in 2018, after learning about them on a tour of Prague’s Jewish Quarter. Prague’s first Stolperstein was installed on 8 October 2008. The city’s 400th was laid on 22 June 2021. Sage compiled this book as a tribute to the victims. It brings together: photographs of the Stolpersteine; portrait pictures of the person, and information about their deportation(s); touching stories about victims’ lives are included, many written by relatives who have kindly contributed to this book.

Objev podobné jako Prague Stolpersteine - Sage Trevor

No idea where to go in Prague? We do! Dive into the heart of Prague, with savvy tips on where to stay, eat and explore without breaking the bank. It might be hard to grasp Prague''s essence. Fear not, with this book in hand, you''ll make the city your own. Whether you''re hunting for cool hangouts, vintage treasures, or budget-friendly bites, this book is your ultimate companion. And let''s not forget about things like: Culture, fun facts, sightseeing & museums, How to blend in with the locals, Famous people with intriguing ties to the city, The best photo ops, Bars, street food, takeaways & restaurants, Clubs to dance the night away, And much more!

Objev podobné jako Why Should I Go To Prague - Team WSIGT, Elke Parsa

''Tantalising'' Leo Vardiashvili, author of Hard by a Great Forest ''Profound'' Iqbal Hussain, author of Northern Boy Two strangers meet in Manhattan and spend a perfect night together. In Tokyo, they have seven days to see if that one night might mean something more. Landon’s living alone in Tokyo as a British ‘expat’, Louie’s visiting while he anxiously waits for approval on his US visa. Against the backdrop of a misty Tokyo Spring, their precious time together is spent wandering into side streets and coffee shops, sharing unmade beds and plates of food. But as the days tick by, Louie’s expectations start to overtake reality and he falls too deeply for a life that’s not yet his. Breathtakingly tender, Seven Days in Tokyo is an astonishing debut about the intricacies of desire and a search for belonging. It is a lyrical, immersive portrait of how some things, however beautiful and profound, are destined to be as short-lived as the cherry blossoms. ‘A study of misplaced desire and a poetic love letter to the city itself’ Jemma Kennedy, playwright ''Alvior''s protagonist and love interest are as complexly built as a Sally Rooney couple'' Zahra Barri, author of Daughters of the Nile

Objev podobné jako Seven Days in Tokyo - Jose Daniel Alvior

Existuje-li nějaké místo prodchnuté skrz na skrz tajemstvím je to nepochybně Praha. Město mágů, alchymistů a zasvěcenců. Podivuhodné sídlo, o němž se vypráví, že spočívá na hranici dvou realit a je skutečným prahem, vstupní bránou do jiné dimenze.Kdysi dávno prý přišla skupinka mnichů z Indie, odhalila tuto jedinečnou vlastnost dané lokality a postavila na ní první stavby tak, aby ještě více umocnila schopnost kontaktů s jiným světy, a s tím nadpřirozeným zvlášť.Spisovatel Dan Brown uvedl, že jeho fascinace Prahou „začala její hlubokou historií mystiky a okultismu. Je to labyrint záhadných míst - ideální kulisa pro thriller Roberta Langdona - město tajemství, starověkých i moderních.“A opravdu.V Praze téměř na každém kroku jsou ukryty stopy fascinujících tajemství. Útržky dávno odvátých dějů, ozvěna minulosti plné záhad a nevysvětlených okamžiků.Arnošt Vašíček představuje devět největších záhad města, kde se zrodilo tajemství všech tajemství.----------------------------------- If there is a place permeated by mystery through and through, it is undoubtedly Prague. A city of magicians, alchemists and initiates. A wondrous place said to lie on the border of two realities, a true threshold, a gateway to another dimension.It is said that a long time ago, a group of monks from India arrived, discovered the unique properties of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Mysterious Prague - A City Hiding the Secret of Secrets - Arnošt Vašíček

Prague 22: A Philosopher Takes a Tram through a City is a work of joyful wonder inspired by the encounter between the philosopher of the title and one of the world’s most beautiful cities. The memoir is anchored in the enchanting 22 tram journey linking the author’s flat in Prague with the Castle. The city is unpacked in a torrent of sharp-eyed observations, reflections, and speculations, seasoned with mischievous humour. An attempt to encompass the magic, history, culture, and tragedy of Prague is interwoven with reflections on the enigmas of the human mind, of memory and forgetfulness, of knowledge and ignorance, and our strange nature as embodied subjects. The story of the meeting of a mind and a city widens and deepens into a celebration of the mystery of the world and of the human creatures who have constructed it.

Objev podobné jako Prague 22 - Raymond Tallis

Secret Service agent Clint Hill reveals the stories behind the iconic images of the five tragic days surrounding President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in this 60th anniversary edition of the New York Times bestseller.On November 22, 1963, three shots were fired in Dallas, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, and the world stopped for four days. For an entire generation, it was the end of an age of innocence. That evening, a photo ran on the front pages of newspapers across the world, showing a Secret Service agent jumping on the back of the presidential limousine in a desperate attempt to protect the President and Mrs. Kennedy. That agent was Clint Hill. Now Hill commemorates the sixtieth anniversary of the tragedy with this stunning book containing more than 150 photos, each accompanied by his incomparable insider account of those terrible days. A story that has taken Hill half a century to tell, this is a “riveting, stunning narrative” (Herald & Review, Illinois) of personal and historical scope. Besides the unbearable grief of a nation and the monumental consequences of the event, the death of JFK was a personal blow to a man sworn to protect the first family, and who ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Five Days in November - Clint Hill, Lisa McCubbin Hill

''A page-turner portraying the madness and messiness of family life - I loved it'' Elaine Feeney''Moving, funny, sharp and beautifully written ... stunning'' Andrea Mara''A powerful and thought-provoking read'' Irish Independent''You will fall in love with every one of the Tobin family'' Edel CoffeyStrait-laced Frances Tobin is the ''perfect'' middle child, wife and mother. But when an old flame contacts her out of the blue, she''s tempted to risk everything.Her older brother Conor, a high-achieving CEO, enjoys the perks of his media-darling status. Little does he know the reputation he has spent years building is about to come crashing down.Ten years ago, youngest sibling Sinead was the next big thing in the literary world. Now she''s considering desperate measures to revive her once-promising career.When they receive the news that their complicated, unknowable mother only has days to live, Frances, Sinead and Conor rush to her side. But as they prepare to say goodbye to Joy, they discover she has one last devastating secret to share, one that will finally help them to understand her - and each other.''Authentic, deeply moving and full of hope'' Jacqueline Bublitz''A really engaging, raw, page-turner'' Sinead Moriarty

Objev podobné jako The Last Days of Joy - Anne Tiernan

BIG WHITE (SLV) IN-LINE 44 48V TRACK opál, DALI, spot, černý 14W, 1450lm, 4000K, CRI90 – Moderní lineární svítidlo pro 48V kolejnicové systémyBIG WHITE IN-LINE 44 je inovativní lineární svítidlo určené pro moderní 48V kolejnicový systém. Díky svému štíhlému profilu, elegantní matné černé barvě a opálovému difuzoru vytváří v interiéru jednotný a nenápadný vzhled, který podpoří každý moderní projekt osvětlení. Jeho špičkové parametry a možnost stmívání přes DALI z něj činí ideální volbu pro kanceláře, galerie i rezidenční prostory.Hlavní vlastnosti svítidla Příkon: 14W Světelný tok: 1450 lm Teplota chromatičnosti: 4000K (neutrální bílá) Index podání barev (CRI): 90 – věrné podání barev Stmívatelnost: Ano, DALI Životnost: 50 000 hodin Úhel svícení: 95° – široký rozptyl světla Ochrana: IP20 – vhodné do interiéru Rozměry: délka 435 mm, šířka 22 mm, výška 25 mm Hmotnost: 280 g Materiál: hliník Barva: matná černá Patice: LED integrovaná, včetně světelného zdroje Napájení: 48V DC, proud 350mA Energetická třída: EVýhody a použití Elegantní, minimalistický design vhodný pro moderní a reprezentativní prostory. Široký úhel svícení a vysoký světelný výkon zajistí kvalitní základní osvětlení. Stmívatelnost přes DALI umožňuje regulaci intenzity světla podle aktuální potřeby a nálady. Opálový difuzor pro rovnoměrné, neoslňující světlo – ideální pro pracovní i obytné zóny. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An extraordinary, gripping survival story that reveals the struggles and resilience of the Colombian Amazon’s Indigenous peoples. In June 2023, four Indigenous children were found alive in the Colombian Amazon, forty days after the light aircraft they had been travelling in crashed into deep jungle, killing the three adults on board. For weeks the Colombian public had been transfixed by clues of the children’s survival, of Indigenous tales of malign forest spirits, and of the unconventional tactics of the huge search team. But most now despaired of ever finding the children. Thirteen-year-old Lesly Jacobombaire Mucutuy never gave up hope. Forty Days in the Jungle tells the story of how the eldest child kept her siblings safe and fed during their time in the wilderness. It follows the battle-hardened soldiers and the brave Indigenous volunteers who undertook the search operation. And it delves into the Indigenous mythology — the spirits, shamans, and psychedelic potions — that was central to the drama and made it a rescue mission unlike any other. By investigating the children’s motives for travel, the tragedy of their backstory, and the months that followed their rescue, it also shines a light on the painful history of Colombia’s Amazonian ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A TELEGRAPH AND IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARLONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI FIRST BOOK PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE FORWARD PRIZE FOR BEST FIRST COLLECTIONSHORTLISTED FOR THE JOHN POLLARD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL POETRY PRIZE ''Impressive . . . tender, unflinching'' Guardian''This is poetry in the grand tradition of annihiliation by desire. It''s what the young are always learning, and the old, if they are wise, never forget'' Anne Boyer, author of The Undying''Brilliant . . . heralds the arrival of a frank and vital poetic voice'' Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti''Frank and alert . . . an important voice in British poetry'' Eley Williams, author of The Liar''s Dictionary''Direct and heart-breaking'' Alex Dimitrov, author of Love and Other Poems''A rare thing . . . razor-sharp'' Julia Copus, author of This Rare Spirit: A Life of Charlotte MewIn Rotten Days in Late Summer, Ralf Webb turns poetry to an examination of the textures of class, youth, adulthood and death in the working communities of the West Country, from mobile home parks, boyish factory workers and saleswomen kept on the road for days at a time, to the yearnings of young love and the complexities of masculinity.Alongside individual poems, three sequences predominate: a series ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rotten Days in Late Summer - Ralf Webb

BIG WHITE (SLV) IN-LINE 44 48V TRACK opál, DALI, bílá/bílá – 14W, 1450lm, 4000KElegantní lineární svítidlo pro moderní kolejnicový systémLineární svítidlo BIG WHITE IN-LINE 44 navržené pro 48V kolejnicový systém přináší do interiéru čistý a jednotný světelný efekt s maximálním důrazem na design a funkčnost. Díky opálovému difuzoru vytváří dokonale rozptýlené světlo bez nežádoucích stínů, což je ideální pro moderní kanceláře, komerční prostory i domácnosti.Klíčové vlastnosti svítidla Výkon: 14 W Světelný tok: 1450 lm Barva světla: 4000 K (neutrální bílá) Index podání barev: CRI 90 – věrné zobrazení barev Stmívatelné: Ano, DALI Úhel svícení: 95° – široké pokrytí prostoru Životnost: 50 000 h Konstrukce: Hliník, matná bílá IP ochrana: IP20 – vhodné do interiéru Rozměry: délka 435 mm, šířka 22 mm, výška 25 mm Hmotnost: 280 g Energetická třída: E Napětí: 48V DC, proud 350 mA Včetně světelného zdrojeVýhody a použitíDíky svému minimalistickému tvaru a možnosti stmívání je toto svítidlo ideální pro centrální i doplňkové osvětlení. Varianta s DALI technologií umožňuje napojení na inteligentní řízení světla a snadnou regulaci intenzity podle aktuální potřeby. Opálové provedení spolu s vysokým CRI (90) tvoří optimální volbu pro prostory, kde je kladen důraz na kvalitní a příjemné světlo bez oslnění.Využití ve vašem interiéru Osvětlení ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Towards the end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Prague still possessed its venerable majesty, but now it was fast becoming a modern European metropolis. The old Jewish Quarter had been replaced with broad boulevards, modern bridges spanned the river, and the first steam trains from Vienna were arriving at the station. While only recently the Emperor and his guard had promenaded here, soon independence would be declared and a new country, Czechoslovakia, would be founded. The remarkable photographs in this book capture key moments and everyday life in Prague. Pavel Scheufler has selected over 140 photographs from his family's archive and written a learned commentary on each one. This book is not only a valuable account of a city in transition, but a guide to reading photographs in a way that lets us hear the fascinating stories they tell.

Objev podobné jako Prague at the turn of the century - Pavel Scheufler

Prague appears freshly unveiled, as if emerging from a winter mist, though slightly blackened by soot. This city in the "heart of Europe" boasts over a thousand years of history. An astonishing range of architectural styles have merged together over the centuries. In Prague baroque art dominates as a unifying force, and actually succeeds in tempering the city’s almost violent architectural diversity.

Objev podobné jako Prague. La ville dorée - Marie-France Arlon, Mario Pasa

Ann Cleeves Classic Crime - engaging mysteries to savour, beloved characters to meet againMurder in Paradise is the third mystery novel featuring George and Molly Palmer-Jones by Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope crime series.Cheerful festivities take a dark turn when the groom’s sister slips and tumbles to the perilous rocks below . . .Newlyweds Jim and Sarah are welcomed home from their honeymoon to the Scottish island of Kinness with a huge celebration, and the whole island is present to witness the bitter end. But did Jim’s younger sister Mary fall? Or was she pushed? George Palmer-Jones, retired birdwatcher and amateur detective, suspects the latter. But proving it will be difficult – no one wants to upset the balance of the island’s ancient relationships.There are definitely secrets being hidden, and George, helped by Sarah, begin to piece together a tragic story he wishes he had never heard. Kinness is a paradise lost . . .

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''Magical, romantic, fantastique'' MILLY JOHNSON''A perfect Parisian fantasy every woman will love'' KATIE FFORDE''Wow, wow, WOW. Her best and most perfect book yet. I adored every word. Sublime, as always'' JILL MANSELL''The perfect weekend read. I was so captivated I didn''t notice I was turning the pages'' FANNY BLAKEBecause Paris is always a good idea...Years ago, Juliet left a little piece of her heart in Paris - and now, separated from her husband and with her children flying the nest, it''s time to get it back!So she puts on her best red lipstick, books a cosy attic apartment near Notre-Dame and takes the next train out of London.Arriving at the Gare du Nord, the memories come flooding back: bustling street cafés, cheap wine in candlelit bars and a handsome boy with glittering eyes.But Juliet has also been keeping a secret for over two decades - and she begins to realise it''s impossible to move forwards without first looking back.Something tells her that the next thirty days might just change everything...Your favourite authors are loving Thirty Days in Paris!''Gorgeously romantic. A lovely slice of Paris life'' JO THOMAS''I loved this gorgeous, hopeful story of second chances in the City of Lights!'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Thirty Days in Paris - Veronica Henry

Welcome to the coziest house on the block—where misfits become family, magic lingers in the walls, and healing comes in the most unexpected forms.Iris Collins doesn’t believe in plans. As a self-declared chaos bunny with a track record of unfinished dreams, she’s never been the reliable one in the family. But when she inherits a quaint purple Victorian in the quirky town of St. Claire, she seizes the chance to start over—on her terms.Her grand idea? Turn the rambling house into a haven for anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t quite belong. A cranky vampire with a secret past. A werewolf with anxiety. A ghost with unresolved issues. And maybe even a mysterious man from Iris’s past who seems too good to be true.What begins as a leap of faith quickly becomes something extraordinary: a chosen family built on kindness, second chances, and a little bit of everyday magic.Perfect for fans of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and Payback’s a Witch, this is a heartwarming standalone from Ann Aguirre’s beloved Fix-It Witches universe.If you’ve ever longed for a place to call home, this purple house is waiting for you.

Objev podobné jako The Only Purple House in Town - Ann Aguirre

A wealthy man and his valet race against time to circumnavigate the world in eighty days in one of Jules Verne’s best known tales—now with an arresting new look!Phileas Fogg has always been a quiet, orderly, and predictable English gentleman who reads the newspaper, visits the Reform Club, and dines at exactly the same time each day. But this routine is abandoned when he wagers his fortune in an outlandish bet that he can travel around the entire world in eighty days. Fogg sets off immediately to prove his point, accompanied by his new valet, Passepartout, whose job is turning out to be quite different from the tranquil position he expected. As the pair travels by boat, train, carriage, and elephant from one country to the next, Fogg’s meticulous planning maps out their route. But not even he can anticipate every delay and danger along the way. And unbeknownst to him, the trip is being shadowed by Detective Fix, who is convinced Fogg is a bank robber running from justice. With the clock counting down, the only thing that’s certain is that this trip will end in either glory or ruin.

Objev podobné jako Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne

___________________________________________'An atmospheric novel, with a magnificently unreliable narrator . . . McGrath is a connoisseur of this literary tradition.' Financial Times'The pleasure in a Patrick McGrath novel is the travelling, not the arrival, and this is a rare novel that has pleasure on every page.' The Times'Unfailingly deft in his handling of trauma and deceit.' Guardian___________________________________________'Let there be no more of this clucking and wheedling. Oh Pa, are you sure? Or: Oh Francis, is this really a good idea? Let me be clear. I am always sure, and it is always a good idea.'An old man is sleeping fitfully. It's too hot. The air is thick with Spanish Jasmine floating in from his overgrown garden. And he's not sure whether he'll be woken by General Franco sitting on the end of his bed. It's 1975 and Francis McNulty is nearing the end of his life but feeling far from peaceful. A veteran of the Spanish Civil War, he is tormented by grief and guilt about a brief, terrible act of betrayal from that time; and he's started seeing his old nemesis on the street, in the garden and now in his bedroom. Neither he nor his daughter Gillian, who lives ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Last Days in Cleaver Square - Patrick McGrath

A history of women designers and consumers from 1900 to the present day. The work of women designers has not traditionally been the focus of mainstream histories of design. By revealing the untold story of female design pioneers, this comprehensive introduction celebrates their crucial role in the history of modern processes of making. Arranged chronologically, this guide considers the structural barriers to professional success and how women overcame these hurdles, charting the success of designers including Anni Albers at the Bauhaus, the architect Eileen Grey, interior decorator Elsie de Wolfe and fashion icon Mary Quant, focusing on the key subjects of architecture, craft, fashion, furniture, graphics, interior, product and textile design. The link between early twentieth-century revolutionary design and lifestyle is explored, as well the ideas of shopping and consumerism as a liberating activity. The important contribution of designers during and after the Second World War is also discussed, along with design activism, design collectives and the current success of women working transnationally in architecture and design.

Objev podobné jako Women in Design - Anne Massey