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Ruskin Bond is the most addictive and entertaining writer in modern Indian literature.The author of over a hundred novels and short-story collections, his fiction is especiallycelebrated for the unforgettable misfits, dreamers, small-time con artists, rapscallions,thieves and drifters who populate it.

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"They pass me everyday, on their way to school”boys and girls from the surrounding villages and the outskirts of the hill station. For many of them, it''s a veryong walk to school.''Adventurous children, mischievous children, responsible children”there are children of every kind in this collection of stories about the children of India. Ruskin Bond, one of India''s favourite children''s writers, has created memorable child protagonists in his short stories, novellas and novels. From Bina and Rusty to the Four Feathers, these characters have delighted readers for years.In this collection, Ruskin Bond brings together some of these unforgettable children and brings alive, once more, the happiness, wonder, heartache and freedom of childhood. A Children''s Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor''s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children''s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly readingist includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child''s readingife.

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The Daffodil Case brings together the best of Ruskin Bond''s fiction and non-fiction. From the thoroughly delightful "Dinner with Foster'' and "Who Kissed Me in the Dark'' to spooky talesike "A Fright in the Night'' and "Wilson''s Bridge'', and classicsike "Death of a Familiar'', "Voting at Barlowganj'' and "My Father''s Trees in Dehra''”this volume is a selection of some of Bond''s best works. One of India''s most prolific writers, Ruskin Bond creates a charming portrait of the quiet, unhurriedife for his readers with this collection.

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"Remember the old road, The steep stony path That took us up from Rajpur, Toiling and sweating And grumbling at the climb, But enjoying it all the same..." From "Remember the Old Road" by Ruskin Bond Sometimes, a journey can be of discovery. And, in this compilation, Ruskin Bond has discovered hair-raising stories of other people''s journeys, taken many many years ago. Bond describes the old track from Rajpur to Mussorie, surrounded by Oak trees and colonial buildings in "The Kipling Road''. Braving blizzards and bandits, M. Huc takes a momentous journey toadakh in "Journey to the Forbidden City'', while Osa Johnson, the only woman adventurer in the book, gives her awe-inspiring account of cannibals in "A Woman Among Cannibals''. Be it travelling for shikar or search for newands or just for survival, this book is packed with action!

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In this rib-tickling anthology, Ruskin Bond brings together funny stories, humourous articles and comic verse. These hilarious encounters”from a lunatic who escapes the asylum to watch a cricket match to a goat that goes berserk in a posh drawing room”written by renowned humourists such as Stephen Leacock, Jerome K. Jerome, C.A. Kincaid and, of course, Ruskin Bond himself, are guaranteed to make you smile, chuckle, snort, giggle and laugh out loud!

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Sick was she on Thursday,Dead was she on Friday,Glad was Tom on Saturday nightTo bury his wife on Sunday.Loved for the evocative power of his short fiction, Ruskin Bond is well-known for his riveting stories. Told in his distinctive style, this is an eclectic collection of fourteen stories”from humour and horror to warm and soul-stirring. Classics such as "Aong Walk for Bina'' and "Grandfather''s Earthquake'' rub shoulders with tales of Fosterganj whereizards are chased to prepare magic oil, while spooks and haunted mansions give you goosebumps!Few writers can create as compelling stories and conjure up as eccentric characters, as Ruskin Bond can. When the Clock Strikes Thirteen is storytelling at its effortless best.

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Great Stories for Children is a collection of some of Ruskin Bond''s most delightful children''s stories. It stars Toto, the monkey, who takes a fancy to the narrator''s aunt, much to her dismay, a python besotted by his own appearance, a mischievous ghost who enjoys stirring up the house when things get dull, three young children stranded in a storm on the Haunted Hilland Ruskin Bond himself, who happens to make the acquaintance of a ghost at a resortate one night.

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Unhurried tales: My favourite novellas brings together, for the very first time, Ruskin bond''s favourite (and finest) novellas. The stories in this book include time stops at shamli (written in 1956 and published for the first time in 1987); The blue umbrella, which has been a bestseller for theast forty years; Angry river, which was aonger work when it was first written, bus stop, (No Suggestions), night of theeopard, theast tiger and tales of (No Suggestions), hisatest novella, which was published in 2013. These stories speak of a world that hasong vanished, but it is a world that hasost none of its power to enchant. Whether we are accompanying Sita on her perilous journey down the angry river or bisnu as he gets the better of a dangerouseopard, whether we delight in binya''s joy at owning her blue umbrella or are saddened by the fate of theast tiger, whether weaugh uproariously at the antics of the eccentric guests at the "hotel'' in shamli, get involved in the adventures of the boys in Pipalnagar or plunge into the various goings-on in the "backwater'' of (No Suggestions), we are always entertained, always charmed. All the stories unwind in an unhurried way, even ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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There is an inexplicable pull that we feel towards stories about horror and mystery. The fear of the unknown, coupled with the thirst to know the "truth'', keeps us turning page after page. This is a collection of mysterious horror stories that will make you hold your breath at every turn and gasp with shock at every twist. From a duel gone horribly wrong, and aodger who conducts mysterious experiments in the dead of night; to a fiendish cat who is out for revenge, and a waxwork that eerily seems alive”these tales will make your hair stand on end. Written by the masters of the genre and selected and compiled by Ruskin Bond, here are gems from Wilkie Collins, Arthur Conan Doyle, Bram Stoker and Rudyard Kipling, among others. Dare to read The Duel when you are home alone?

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This enchanting book, adorned with imaginative illustrations, contains a world of wonder for eager minds. This exquisite literary treasure invites young readers to take an unforgettable journey into the captivating world of Ruskin Bond''s storytelling mastery.

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As theight came on, I saw the cat standing at the foot of the bed, tail erect and hair on end. It was very angry. And thenits appearance changed and its head was that of a human”a woman, black-browed with flaring nostrils andarge crooked ears, herips full and drenched with blood”my blood!This is a collection of some of Ruskin Bond''s most pithy short stories ranging from eerie suspense to touching empathy. There''s a bloodthirsty cat in a colonial rest house; an uncle who carries a vial of deadly arsenic with him; a mysterious woman whose seven husbands have disappeared one after another; and the touching tales of animals in the wilderness and theironely struggle for survival against humans.Captivating and addictive, The Chakrata Cat will keep you enthralled till the end.

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About ten yards in front of him, crawling along the floor, was a man''s hand. Eustace stared at it in utter amazement. It was moving quickly in the manner of a geometer caterpillar, the fingers humped up one moment, flattened out the next; the thumb appeared to give a crablike motion all the while. While he wasooking, too surprised to stir, the hand disappeared round the corner.''Terrorurks where youeast expect it!This is a collection of hair-raising horror stories that are bound to make your flesh creep, written by the undisputed masters of the genre. Selected and compiled by Ruskin Bond, these are stories by Rudyard Kipling, W.F. Harvey, Marjorie Bowen and Thomas Burke, among others.From a ghostly animated hand and the walking dead to haunted cemeteries and dressing tables”these tales will send a chill down your spine. Featuring phantoms, beasts and monsters, The Beast with Five Fingers makes for the perfect read when the moon is up!

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"A corpse smiling at you in the middle of the night is not the most pleasant of experiences. It is calculated to give you goosebumps. And when the smile becomes an evil grimace, it is time to say your prayers. But there was no time for prayer. The smile widened even further, and" This is a collection of hair-raising horror and adventure stories written by undisputed masters of the genre. Selected and compiled by Ruskin Bond, these are stories by F.W. Champion, W.F. Harvey, Maurice Hewlett, John Eyton, and many others. From beasts in the form of human hands to explorersost in the wilderness, to rising dead bodies and the kidnapping of aittle girl by a fairy these tales will thrill youike no other. So, dive under the covers and take the Fright or Flight challenge.

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"She was there every morning, chasing butterflies, stalking squirrels and mynahs, her voice brimming withaughter, her slight figure flitting about between the trees.'' Childhood memories are cherished by everybody. They are a reminder of a simpler time, a time when we easily appreciated the mundane, when excitement and joy were aplenty and whenittle caused us worry or even fear. Every experience of childhood is unique and special and only as adults do we realize howittle weet come in our way to fully enjoyingife in those days of unbothered pleasure. In And Girls Will Be Girls, Ruskin Bond anthologizes short stories and personal essays that speak to this unbridled delight. Whether it was a cricket match that changed aife, or an umbrella that became a friend, or nostalgia over oldove”this book has something for everybody!

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As a writer, I have difficulty in doing justice to momentous events, the wars of nations, the politics of power; I am more at ease with the dew of the morning, the sensuous delights of the day, the silent blessings of the night, the joys and sorrows of children, the strivings of ordinary folk and, of course, the ridiculous situations in which we sometimes find ourselves.’ We often view the daily happenings around us as ignorable; as things that aren’t really worthy of being remembered, cherished or recorded. Little do we realize that these days make us who we are, becoming important milestones in our lives where we form eternal bonds, branch out of our comfort zones, experience our first heartbreaks, dream big dreams as well as get struck by failures. It is these ordinary days that contain things, people and moments, that are perhaps, the most magical entities in our lives. In Adventures in Reading, Ruskin Bond weaves together personal memories and his turbulent yet uplifting journey as a writer. His own experiences as well as the diverse characters in his tales teach us not just various lessons on human nature and relationships, but also to make the most ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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For the past ten years, London-based Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd. has been publishing a series titled Director's Choice presenting the world's major museums and galleries through the eyes of their respective directors. One of the 2019 additions to this edition is a selection by Roman Musil, Director of the Gallery of West Bohemia in Pilsen, which introduces - in Czech and English versions - thirty-seven landmark works from the institution's extensive art collections. The book comprises works of art from the mid-fourteenth century to the end of the twentieth century. The Gallery of West Bohemia has thus joined an exclusive club of world institutions such as the Albertina in Vienna, the National Gallery in London, the Alte and Neue Pinakothek in Munich, the Frick Collection in New York, or the Staatliche Museen in Berlin. In the same year as the publication of the Gallery of West Bohemia in Pilsen, similar books were published for the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. The museums and galleries represented are spread over 22 countries on 3 continents. Until recently, the Gallery of West Bohemia had been one of the only two Czech institution and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''One of the very few necessary and inevitable utterances of the century.'' William Morris, in the Preface. The Nature of Gothic started life as a chapter in Ruskin''s masterwork, The Stones of Venice. Ruskin came to lament the ''Frankenstein monsters'' of Victorian buildings with added Gothic which ''The Stones'' inspired; but despite his misgivings the original moral purpose of his writing had not fallen on stony ground. The Nature of Gothic, the last chapter of the second volume, had marked his progression from art critic to social critic; in it he found the true seam of his thought, and it was quickly recognised for the revolutionary writing it was. As Morris himself put it, The Nature of Gothic ''pointed out a new road on which the world should travel''; and in its indictment of meaningless modern labour and its celebration of medieval architecture it could be called the foundation stone of Morris''s aesthetic and purpose in life. 40 years after he first read it, Morris chose Ruskin''s text for one of the first books to be published at his Kelmscott Press, using his own Golden type. It is one of the summits of his career, and one of the most ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A vivid and moving celebration of the ways that Black Americans have shaped and been shaped by photography, from its inception to the present day. Â A Picture Gallery of the Soul presents the work of more than one hundred Black American artists whose practice incorporates the photographic medium. Organized by the Katherine E. Nash Gallery at the University of Minnesota, this group exhibition samples a range of photographic expressions produced over three centuries, from traditional photography to mixed media and conceptual art. Â From the daguerreotypes made by Jules Lion in New Orleans in 1840 to the Instagram post of the Baltimore Uprising made by Devin Allen in 2015, photography has chronicled Black American life, and Black Americans have defined the possibilities of photography. Frederick Douglass recognized the quick, easy, and inexpensive reproducibility of photography and developed a theoretical framework for understanding its impact on public discourse, which he delivered as a series of four lectures during the Civil War. It has been widely acknowledged that Douglass, the subject of 160 photographic portraits and the most photographed American of the nineteenth century, anticipated that the history of American photography and the history of Black American culture and politics would ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The collection of the fin de siécle art from the collections of the Gallery of West Bohemia in Pilsen is one of the best in the context of Czech public collections. It includes all the important styles and trends that appeared on the art scene of the time, i.e. naturalism, symbolism, impressionism and art nouveau. Czech art at this time was in the process of integration into international structures and many artists from the Czech lands studied, exhibited or worked in the key cultural capitals of Europe, such as Vienna, Munich and Paris. Two personalities who achieved worldwide fame are represented in the Pilsen collection: one of the most important representatives of art nouveau, Alfons Mucha, and the later co-founder of abstract painting, František Kupka. In addition to these artists, the Pilsen collection also contains works by other important artists who shaped the art scene of the time - among them Antonín Slavíček, Jan Preisler, Jaroslav Špillar, Luděk Marold and Václav Brožík, to name but a few. This book, which is the third outcome of a long-term joint project of the Gallery of West Bohemia in Pilsen and the prestigious London publishing house Scala Arts & Heritage, presents fifty works ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this collection, Ruskin Bond”the writer from the mountains”brings toife the many facets of the place he calls home. The people here may not have the biguxuries ofife, but they are satisfied with the small joys because Nature provides for them in abundance. Justike the poor boy in a blue pullover, who is overjoyed at finding a coin with which he can buy himself a buckle for his belt;ittle Rakesh, who feelsike God on having successfully grown a cherry tree in his Grandfather''s garden; or Binya and her village folk, who covet not money or jewels, but a pretty blue umbrella. Each short story, essay and poem in Boy in a Blue Pullover isike a whiff of fresh mountain air.

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Czech Cubism is one of the most important contributions of modern Czech art to world culture. These works, created approximately between 1910 and 1935, embrace painting, drawing, graphic art, collage, sculpture, architecture and applied art, and the movement's leading lights - including painters Emil Filla and Bohumil Kubišta, sculptor Otto Gutfreund and architect Pavel Janák - were among the most exciting practitioners of Cubism anywhere in the world. The Gallery of West Bohemia is home to one of the most important collections of the best Czech Cubist art, painstakingly assembled since the early 1960s. This book, expertly compiled by Gallery Director Roman Musil and his team, introduces some of the finest works of Czech Cubism to an international audience.

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The 9th chilling and adrenaline-packed Robert Hunter thriller! 'This is a chilling, compulsive portrait of a psychopath, and proves that Carter is now in the Jeffrey Deaver class' Daily Mail 'Punchy and fast paced' Sunday Mirror 'There's a touch of the Patricia Cornwell about Chris Carter's plotting' Mail on Sunday________________‘Thirty-seven years in the force, and if I was allowed to choose just one thing to erase from my mind, what’s inside that room would be it.’ That’s what a LAPD Lieutenant tells Detectives Hunter and Garcia of the Ultra Violent Crimes Unit as they arrive at one of the most shocking crime scenes they have ever attended. In a completely unexpected turn of events, the detectives find themselves joining forces with the FBI to track down a serial killer whose hunting ground sees no borders; a psychopath who loves what he does because to him murder is much more than just killing – it’s an art form. Welcome to The Gallery of the Dead.​________________Readers can't get enough of The Gallery of the Dead . . .***** 'Carter has perfected quick, funny, disturbing, and educating writing to perfection, it´s his first book I am reading and I am blown away.'***** 'Perhaps ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A stunning desk diary showcasing the finest treasures of our National Gallery.

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Breaking Down Six Decades of James Bond Movies#1 New Release in Action & Adventure Movies & Video, and Movie ReferenceHosts Mike Kalinowski and Brad Gilmore team up in this comprehensive examination of the longest running film series in the history of cinema. In Bond, James Bond, they explore the cinematic history of the James Bond collection to celebrate everything it got right and reflect on everything it got wrong.The complete cinematic biographies of James Bond. Since his initial portrayal by Sean Connery, James Bond has become a timeless icon worldwide. Now, comes the first-ever era-by-era breakdown of the much loved international spy—on and off the silver screen. Following the men who portrayed James Bond—Daniel Craig, Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Dalton, Roger Moore, and Sean Connery—readers will discover the characteristics that made him resonate, as well as the less glamorous relics that made him evolve.For fans of the Ian Fleming James Bond novels and movies. Cinephiles and fans can finally unscramble some of the best action movies of all time. Covering everything from cars to court cases, Bond, James Bond looks at the evolution of the 007 movies from all angles.Featuring bonus chapters on Bond women and musical scores, inside, you’ll also ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Everything on Treasuries, munis,bond funds, and more!The bond buyer’s answer book—updated for the new economy“As in the first two editions, this third edition of The Bond Book continues to be the idealreference for the individual investor. It has all the necessary details, well explained andillustrated without excessive mathematics. In addition to providing this essential content, itis extremely well written.”—James B. Cloonan, Chairman, American Association of Individual Investors“Annette Thau makes the bond market interesting, approachable, and clear. As much asinvestors will continue to depend on fixed-income securities during their retirement years,they’ll need an insightful guide that ensures they’re appropriately educated and served.The Bond Book does just that.”—Jeff Tjornejoh, Research Director, U.S. and Canada, Lipper, Thomson Reuters“Not only a practical and easy-to-understand guide for the novice, but also a comprehensivereference for professionals. Annette Thau provides the steps to climb to the top of the bondinvestment ladder. The Bond Book should be a permanent fixture in any investment library!”—Thomas J. Herzfeld, President, Thomas Herzfeld Advisors, Inc.“If the financial crisis of recent years has taught us anything, it’s buyer beware. Fact is, bondscan be just as risky as stocks. That’s why Annette Thau’s new edition of The Bond Book isessential reading for investors who ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"Entertaining, informative reading." - Kirkus Reviews Discover how in almost every area of our lives, our behaviour is influenced far more by others than we''d like to imagine.Teenage cliques, jihadist cells, army units, polar expeditions, and football hooligans — on the face of it, each of these groups might seem exceptional, but the forces that bind and drive them can affect us all. In recent decades, psychologists have uncovered how and why our innate social urges holds huge sway over how we think and act, propelling us to both high achievement and unthinking cruelty. We are beholden to our peers, even when we think we’re calling the shots. This is the power of others.In this captivating work, science writer Michael Bond investigates the latest breakthroughs in social psychology to reveal how to guard against groupthink, build better teamwork, identify shared objectives, become more ethical, and survive moments of isolation.

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Pantene Pro-V Bond Repair je posilující šampon s biotinem určený pro poškozené vlasy. Pomáhá chránit a obnovovat vlasové vazby na molekulární úrovni a šetrně čistí. Přístrojové testy potvrzují regeneraci poškozené kutikuly.

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Only six men can lay claim to wearing the famous Savile Row tuxedo of James Bond; more people have stepped on the moon. Yet, hundreds more came within an inch of winning the coveted 007 role–the pinnacle for so many actors. For the very first time, The Search for Bond tells the often-extraordinary story of how cinema’s most famous secret agent was cast, featuring exclusive interviews with many of the actors who were at one time either considered to play Bond, interviewed for the role, or went as far as to be screen tested. Their memories and stories are fascinating and give an ‘insiders’ glimpse into the process of how the Bond producers, Broccoli and Saltzman, came up with the right man to play their famous spy. With Daniel Craig having vacated the role, the circus surrounding the announcement of his successor has created a tabloid frenzy, and the release of The Search for Bond ought to generate plenty of interest in the media.

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‘A riveting tale, brilliantly told'' Philippe SandsThe little-known story of Hitler’s war on modern art and the mentally ill.In the first years of the Weimar Republic, the German psychiatrist Hans Prinzhorn gathered a remarkable collection of works by schizophrenic patients that would astonish and delight the world.The Prinzhorn collection, as it was called, inspired a new generation of artists, including Paul Klee, Max Ernst and Salvador Dali. What the doctor could not have known, however, was that these works would later be used to prepare the ground for mass-murder.Soon after his rise to power, Hitler—a failed artist of the old school—declared war on modern art. The Nazis staged giant ‘Degenerate Art’ shows to ridicule the avant-garde, and seized and destroyed the cream of Germany''s modern art collections. This action was mere preparation, however, for the even more sinister campaign Hitler would later wage against so-called "degenerate" people, and Prinzhorn''s artists were caught up in both.Bringing together inspirational art history, genius and madness, and the wanton cruelty of the fanatical "artist-Führer", this astonishing story lays bare the culture war that paved the way for Hitler''s first extermination programme, the psychiatric Holocaust.

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Ever since Sean Connery donned the tuxedo for the first time in 1962’s Dr. No, every James Bond film has been met with much fanfare and excitement the world over. 007 has become an institution and the most successful film series ever produced. During the filming of the early Bond productions, Daily Mirror photographers were granted exclusive access to Pinewood Studios. The relaxed, casual nature of their images is a far cry from the restricted and carefully stage-managed pictures we get for modern Bond films. Now Mirrorpix has opened their archives to this vast collection of behind-the-scenes images of the making of the Bond films. Enjoy this glimpse of what it was really like on the set of a James Bond film when the series was in its early days.

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An instant New York Times bestseller and sequel to the multi-award-winning The Swifts - a gleeful gothic mystery perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Robin Stevens.Shenanigan Swift hates burglars . . .So when the famous criminal gang Ouvolpo target Swift House and swap a valuable painting for an exploding inflatable bird, Shenanigan sets off in pursuit, determined to make them pay.The trail leads to Paris, home of her eccentric French cousins, the Martinets. The two sides of the Family have been squabbling for centuries, but when a body is discovered at the scene of Ouvolpo''s latest robbery, the quarrelsome cousins must join forces to solve the mystery.Did Ouvolpo kill hotel caretaker Bernard? Why is Uncle Maelstrom wearing an earring again? And what does it all have to do with a disappearing clown?Can Shenanigan uncover the answers and set right a century-old injustice? Or will she be left adrift as her Family pulls itself apart?The Swifts won the 2023 Nero Children’s Fiction Award and the Barnes & Noble Children''s Book Award, and was nominated for the Carnegie Medal.

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J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World is full of magical curiosities: a flying car, a hat that sings, an enchanted case, and so much more. This small, deluxe pop-up book showcases three-dimensional renderings of some of the beloved curiosities from the Harry Potter films, including two pops related to the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Pull out flaps will feature text that delves into the items on each spread and how they were achieved in the films.This book will have doors that open from the middle of the front cover, a sturdy magnetic closure, and elastic loops to hold each pop firmly in place making it a perfect stand-alone display.

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The legend continues! Stand by for more adventures with the world’s greatest and most famous secret agent, James Bond, as some of his most thrilling missions are collected for the first time ever in a deluxe collectors’ library edition!This bumper action-packed volume collects ultra rare Bond stories that have not been seen since their original syndication: ‘Flittermouse’, ‘The Scent of Danger’, ‘Snake Goddess’ and ‘Double Eagle’.Also collected is ‘Polestar’, a story never previously published in its entirety. Plus a new introduction by one of the Bond girls and exclusive feature material on the many aspects of the James Bond world, this latest explosive volume is not to be missed!

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Shenanigan Swift hates burglars . . .So when the famous criminal gang Ouvolpo target Swift House and swap a valuable painting for an exploding inflatable bird, Shenanigan sets off in pursuit, determined to make them payThe trail leads to Paris, home of her eccentric French cousins, the Martinets. The two sides of the Family have been squabbling for centuries, but when a body is discovered at the scene of Ouvolpo's latest robbery, the quarrelsome cousins must join forces to solve the mysteryDid Ouvolpo kill hotel caretaker Bernard? Why is Uncle Maelstrom wearing an earring again? And what does it all have to do with a disappearing clownCan Shenanigan uncover the answers and set right a century-old injustice? Or will she be left adrift as her Family pulls itself apart?

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Celebrate Christmas with everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star!Everyone in the Brown family is singing about some wonderful Christmas gifts they’ve received. But Paddington can’t even find the partridge in a pear tree! He sets out to solve the mystery and is soon planning a spectacular Christmas Day surprise …Sing along with Paddington Bear in this funny festive story!* More than 45 million Paddington books sold, worldwide!* Perfect Christmas Picture Book – From Sunday Times bestselling author Michael Bond* Perfect for a Christmas stocking or to pair with the much-loved classic picture book Paddington * Parent & Educator Approved Quality – The story is aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning

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Toaletní voda James Bond Ocean Royale je pánská vůně s dřevitým základem. Kombinuje tóny bergamotu, limetky, cedru a kávy s inspirací mořským prostředím. Vůně je určena pro sebevědomé muže a vyrobená v Anglii.

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Arundhathi Subramaniam’s poems map a wobbling world, trying to find its axis in a season of change. Fabrics tear, lands splinter, stances harden, loved ones die, names dissolve. But wandering through these pages are some extraordinary women – women who vault nimbly over borders, walk naked, walk aslant, and sometimes upside down.

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A perfect introduction to the world of fine art, in this playful and beautiful picture book from the award winning artist Ruth Brown.

Objev podobné jako A Gallery of Cats - Ruth Brown

Welcome to the wise and wonderful world of everyone’s favourite bear.Paddington Bear is a beacon of happiness – well meaning, funny and always kind.Explore Paddington’s unique and universal take on life in this very special collection of warm words about friendship, family, love, laughter … and everything in between.

Objev podobné jako How to Be More Paddington: A Book of Kindness - Michael Bond

Representations of civil war in classical and Christian Latin and their reception in French literature reveal the formative influence of the Roman civil wars on the modern imagination. Optimistic solutions defer resolution beyond the end of history. Within history, a decadent empire resolves republican discord at a terrible price.

Objev podobné jako Civil War and the Collapse of the Social Bond - Barbara Vinken, Michele Lowrie

Marvel Archives: A time capsule of iconic eras! Marvel Comics has shaped pop culture for decades, and now you can relive its most unforgettable moments with the all-new Marvel Archives series. This groundbreaking line of oversized graphic novels takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the most dynamic periods in Marvel''s history. Whether it''s the cosmic adventures of the 70s, the gritty urban tales of the 90s, or the high-flying superheroics of the mid-80s, Marvel Archives captures the essence of each era like never before. Marvel Archive Editions will contain a Deluxe oversized hardcover; the original comic stories presented as they were first printed; bonus features like complete ads, fan letter pages and cover galleries highlighting the work of legendary artists from the era. Each volume is more than just a collection of stories - it''s a portal to the cultural zeitgeist of the time. With every turn of the page, you''ll experience the world as it was, from the political and social upheavals that shaped the stories to the music, movies, and television that defined the era, and laid the groundwork for the Marvel Universe as we know it today. Excelsior, True Believers! Leap into the cosmic chaos of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Marvel Archive Edition: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Gallery Edition - Jim Shooter

Gallery of GWR/BR(W) branch line images from early 1900s to 1965. Some 220 images including a colour section. Emphasis on previously unseen photographs. Views concentrated on working trains with surrounding infrastructure. Reflects rural life in more relaxed times.

Objev podobné jako Great Western Branch Line Gallery - Kevin McCormack

A long overdue monograph on the life and work of artist Ruskin Spear.

Objev podobné jako Humankind: Ruskin Spear - Tanya Harrod

It was an age of mighty heroes, misunderstood monsters, and complex villains. With the publication of Fantastic Four No. 1 in November 1961, comics giant Marvel inaugurated a transformative era in pop culture. Through the next two decades, the iconic Hulk, Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the X-Men leapt, darted, and towered through its pages. Captain America was resurrected from his 1940s deep-freeze and the Avengers became the World's Greatest Super Heroes. Daredevil, Doctor Strange, and dozens more were added to the pantheon, each with their own rogues' gallery of malevolent counterparts. Nearly 60 years later, these thrilling characters from the 1960s and '70s are more popular than ever, fighting the good fight in comics, toy aisles, and blockbuster movies around the world.In The Marvel Age of Comics 1961-1978, legendary writer and editor Roy Thomas takes you to the heart of this seminal segment in comic history-an age of triumphant character and narrative innovation that reinvented the super hero genre. With more than 500 images and insider insights, the book traces the birth of champions who were both epic in their powers and grounded in a world that readers recognized as close to their own; relatable heroes with the same problems, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Marvel Age of Comics 1961–1978. 40th Ed. - Roy Thomas

A GRIPPING HISTORICAL THRILLER SET IN INVERNESS IN THE WAKE OF THE 1746 BATTLE OF CULLODEN. 'This slice of historical fiction takes you on a wild ride' THE TIMES After Culloden, Iain MacGillivray was left for dead on Drummossie Moor. Wounded, his face brutally slashed, he survived only by pretending to be dead as the Redcoats patrolled the corpses of his Jacobite comrades. Six years later, with the clan chiefs routed and the Highlands subsumed into the British state, Iain lives a quiet life, working as a bookseller in Inverness. One day, after helping several of his regular customers, he notices a stranger lurking in the upper gallery of his shop, poring over his collection. But the man refuses to say what he's searching for and only leaves when Iain closes for the night. The next morning Iain opens up shop and finds the stranger dead, his throat cut, and the murder weapon laid out in front of him - a sword with a white cockade on its hilt, the emblem of the Jacobites. With no sign of the killer, Iain wonders whether the stranger discovered what he was looking for - and whether he paid for it with his ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Bookseller of Inverness - S.G. MacLean

Mapping out the world's infamous art thefts, forgeries, and acts of vandalism, this unique and visually striking reference illuminates the prevalence, motivations, and consequences of art crime in every corner of the globe. Art history is filled with stories of art crime-but the depth and breadth of these incidents is not generally understood. The first book of its kind, this atlas illustrates and contextualizes nearly one hundred incidents in a unique format that allows readers to visualize the geography of art crime from the past two centuries. While the most famous crimes have occurred in Europe, this book includes malfeasance and scandals that took place in dozens of countries, including Egypt, Mexico, China, Australia, and Brazil. Divided into sections on thefts, vandalism, and forgeries, the chapters are sub-divided by continent with maps of the regions. Each crime is profiled with an absorbing narrative and images of the artworks, perpetrators, and scenes of the crime. Additional sidebars feature compelling information about the artist and/or the subjects of the work of art. Including world-renowned crimes such as the 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre, the 1975 attach on Rembrandt's Night Watch at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and Han van ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Atlas of Art Crime: Thefts, Vandalism, and Forgeries

''A rich history… Harding writes with energy and insight, wearing a tremendous amount of learning lightly'' - Rana Mitter, Financial Times This rich and enjoyable book by the acclaimed author of Japan Story explores the many ways in which Asia has influenced Europe and North America over centuries of tangled, dynamic encountersFrom the time of the ancient Greeks onwards the West''s relationship with Asia consisted for the most part of outrageous tales of strange beasts and monsters, of silk and spices shipped over vast distances and an uneasy sense of unknowable empires fantastically far away. By the twentieth century much of Asia might have come under Western rule after centuries of warfare, but its intellectual, artistic and spiritual influence was fighting back.The Light of Asia is a wonderfully varied and entertaining history of the many ways in which Asia has shaped European and North American culture over centuries of tangled, dynamic encounters, and the central importance of this vexed, often confused relationship. From Marco Polo onwards Asia has been both a source of genuine fascination and equally genuine failures of comprehension. China, India and Japan were all acknowledged to be both great civilizations and in crude ways seen as superseded ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Light of Asia - Christopher Harding

A vivid, brilliant, darkly humorous and horrifying history of some of the strangest dictators that Europe has ever seen. ''A witty and page-turning narrative full of grotesque characters'' Misha Glenny ''Will leave you astonished, exhausted and curious... An unapologetic page turner'' Spectator ''Essential reading for anyone interested in Romania past and present'' John Simpson ''An engaging introduction to the rich history [of Romania]'' New StatesmanBalanced precariously on the shifting fault line between East and West, Romania''s past is one of the great untold stories of modern Europe. The country that gave us Vlad Dracula, and whose citizens consider themselves descendants of ancient Rome, has traditionally preferred the status of enigmatic outsider. But it has experienced some of the most disastrous leaderships of the last century.After a relatively benign period led by a dutiful King and his vivacious British-born Queen, the country oscillated wildly. Its interwar rulers form a gallery of bizarre characters: the corrupt and mentally unbalanced King Carol; the fascist death cult led by Corneliu Codreanu; the vain General Ion Antonescu. After 1945 power was handed to Romania''s tiny communist party, under which it experienced severe repression, purges and collectivisation. Then in 1965, Nicolae Ceau?escu came to power. And ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Children of the Night - Paul Kenyon

''Ingenious and compelling'' THE TIMES, SCIENCE FICTION BOOKS OF THE MONTH''Mind-bendingly clever and utterly gripping'' DAILY MAIL, SCI-FI BOOKS OF THE MONTH''A fascinating and assured debut'' THE GUARDIAN, BEST RECENT SCIENCE FICTIONIt''s 1962 and physics student Grace Pulansky believes she has met the man of her dreams, Robert Jones, while serving up slices of pecan pie at the local diner. But then the FBI shows up, with their fedoras and off-the-rack business suits, and accuses him of being a bomb-planting mass-murderer.Finding herself on the run with Jones across America''s Southwest, the discoveries awaiting Gracie will undermine everything she knows about the universe. Her story will reveal how scores of lives - an identity-swapping rock star, a mourning lover in ancient China, Nazi hunters in pursuit of a terrible secret, a crazed artist in pre-revolutionary France, an astronaut struggling with a turbulent interplanetary future, and many more - are interconnected across space and time by love, grief, and quantum entanglement.Spanning continents, centuries, and dimensions, this exquisitely crafted and madly inventive novel - a triple-disk, concept-album of a book - is a profound yet propulsive enquiry into the nature of reality - the perfect immersive read for fans of David Mitchell, Emily ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Psalms For The End Of The World - Cole Haddon

CONAN RETURNS, UNLEASHED, UNBRIDLED AND UNCENSORED! This second volume is sure to satisfy fans of the iconic hero and Robert E. HowardÂ’s fantasy universe. Comprising the very best comic industry talent, a myriad of writers and artists create a spectacular array of beautifully illustrated Black and White comic strips and pin-ups, as well as poems, short stories and essays.The Savage Sword of Conan is back from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics! This second volume collects issues 4-6 of the stunning new Savage Sword of Conan magazine.Featuring ALL-NEW Conan comic strips from writers Jim Zub, Jeffrey Shanks, Ron Marz, Fred Kennedy and artists Patch Zircher, Fernando Dagnino, Dean Kotz, Andy Belanger, Eryk Donovan, Mike Perkins. Also featuring a brand-new Solomon Kane strip written and drawn by Patch Zircher and exclusive pin ups and more!SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #4:Prepare for the BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE with this special issue, boasting a roguesÂ’ gallery of comic artists and writers channelling Robert E. HowardÂ’s most iconic characters. Explore captivating stories that set the stage for the mini-series, featuring CONAN (Zub/Dagnino), BRISSA (Zub/Kotz), SOLOMON KANE (Zircher), DARK AGNES (Kennedy/Belanger), CONRAD & KIROWAN (Shanks/Donovan), and EL BORAK (Marz/Perkins).SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #5:An incredible story by ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Savage Sword Of Conan Vol.2 - Ron Marz, Jim Zub, Patch Zircher