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A gripping espionage thriller about an establishment plot to take control of 1970s Britain, by a writer who is ''poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carre'' ''Edward Wilson seems poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carré'' Irish Independent''More George Smiley than James Bond, Catesby will delight those readers looking for less blood and more intelligence in their spy thrillers'' Publishers WeeklyMarch, 1976. A secret plot unfolds on both sides of the Atlantic to remove the British prime minister from power. 1947: As a hungry Britain freezes through a harsh winter, a young cabinet minister makes a deal with Moscow, trading jet engines for grain and wood. 1951: William Catesby executes a Nazi war criminal in the ruins of a U-boat bunker. The German turns out be a CIA asset. Both men have made powerful enemies in Washington, and their fates become entwined as one rises through MI6 and the other to Downing Street. Now the ghosts of the past are returning to haunt them. A coup d''état is imminent, and only Catesby stands in its way.''A fantastic read'' Culture Matters''Le Carré fans will find a lot to like'' Publishers Weekly''The best espionage story you''ll read this ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A thrilling SOE spy novel by a former special forces officer who is 'poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carré' 'Edward Wilson seems poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carré' Irish Independent 'More George Smiley than James Bond, Catesby will delight those readers looking for less blood and more intelligence in their spy thrillers' Publishers Weekly Cambridge, 1941. A teenage William Catesby leaves his studies to join the war effort. Parachuted into Occupied France as an SOE officer, he witnesses remarkable feats of bravery during the French Resistance. Yet he is also privy to infighting and betrayal - some of the Maquisards are more concerned with controlling the peace than fighting the war. Double agents and informers abound, and with torture a certainty if he is taken, Catesby knows there is no one he can trust. Passed from safe house to safe house, with the Abwehr on his tail, he is drawn towards Lyon, a city of backstreets and blind alleys. His mission is simple: thwart an act of treachery that could shape the future of France. 'Edward Wilson's excellent Portrait of the Spy as a Young Man draws on his own special forces training' Independent ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A brilliant Cuban Missile Crisis spy thriller by a former special forces officer who is ''poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carré'' ''Edward Wilson seems poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carré'' Irish Independent''More George Smiley than James Bond, Catesby will delight those readers looking for less blood and more intelligence in their spy thrillers'' Publishers WeeklyOctober, 1962. If the Cuban gamble goes wrong and war breaks out, Britain will cease to exist. Whitehall dispatches a secret envoy to defuse the confrontation. Spawned in the bleak poverty of an East Anglian fishing port, Catesby is a spy with an anti-establishment chip on his shoulder. He loves his country, but despises the class who run it. Though he is loathed by the Americans for his left-wing sympathies, Catesby is sent to Havana and Washington to make clandestine contacts. London has authorised Catesby to offer Moscow a secret deal to break the deadlock. But before it can be sealed, he meets the Midnight Swimmer, who has a chilling message for Washington.''An intellectually commanding thriller'' Independent''An excellent spy novel . . . belongs on the bookshelf alongside similarly unsettling works by le Carré, Alan Furst and Eric Ambler'' Huffington ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The brilliant opening novel of the Catesby series, by a former special forces officer and ''the thinking person''s John le Carre'' ''Edward Wilson seems poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carré'' Irish Independent''More George Smiley than James Bond, Catesby will delight those readers looking for less blood and more intelligence in their spy thrillers'' Publishers WeeklyLondon, 1956. The height of the Cold War. On the face of it, Kit Fournier is a senior diplomat at the US embassy in Grosvenor Square. But that''s not the full story. He is also CIA Chief of Station. With the nuclear arms race looming large, Kit goes undercover to meet with his KGB counterpart to pass on secret information about British spies. In a world where truth means deception and love means honey trap, sexual blackmail and personal betrayal are essential skills. As the H-bomb apocalypse hangs over London, Kit Fournier faces a crisis of the soul. The unveiling of his own dark personal secrets will prove more deadly than any of his coded dispatches. ''A glorious, seething broth of historical fact and old-fashioned spy story'' The Times''A sophisticated, convincing novel that shows governments and their secret services as cynically exploitative and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"A compelling slice of mid-century espionage that expertly blends history with possibility. All comparisons that will inevitably be made with le Carré are entirely apt" Tim Glister''Edward Wilson seems poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carré'' Irish Independent1949: William Catesby returns to London in disgrace, accused of murdering a ''double-dipper'' the Americans believed to be one of their own. His left-wing sympathies have him singled out as a traitor.Henry Bone throws him a lifeline, sending him to Marseille, ostensibly to report on dockers'' strikes and keep tabs on the errant wife of a British diplomat. But there''s a catch. For his cover story, he''s demobbed from the service and tricked out as a writer researching a book on the Resistance.In Marseille, Catesby is caught in a deadly vice between the CIA and the mafia, who are colluding to fuel the war in Indochina. Swept eastwards to Laos himself, he remains uncertain of the true purpose behind his mission, though he has his suspicions: Bone has murder on his mind, and the target is a former comrade from Catesby''s SOE days. The question is, which one.

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A Times History Book of the Year 2022A TLS Book of the Year 2022‘Exhilarating and whip-smart’ THE SUNDAY TIMESFrom award-winning writer Edward Wilson-Lee, this is a thrilling true historical detective story set in sixteenth-century Portugal.A History of Water follows the interconnected lives of two men across the Renaissance globe. One of them – an aficionado of mermen and Ethiopian culture, an art collector, historian and expert on water-music – returns home from witnessing the birth of the modern age to die in a mysterious incident, apparently the victim of a grisly and curious murder. The other – a ruffian, vagabond and braggart, chased across the globe from Mozambique to Japan – ends up as the national poet of Portugal.The stories of Damião de Góis and Luís de Camões capture the extraordinary wonders that awaited Europeans on their arrival in India and China, the challenges these marvels presented to longstanding beliefs, and the vast conspiracy to silence the questions these posed about the nature of history and of human life.Like all good mysteries, everyone has their own version of events.

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WINNER OF THE 2019 PEN HESSELL-TILTMAN PRIZEThe fascinating history of Christopher Columbus’s illegitimate son Hernando, guardian of his father’s flame, courtier, bibliophile and catalogue supreme, whose travels took him to the heart of 16th-century Europe’ Honor Clerk, Spectator, Books of the YearThis is the scarcely believable – and wholly true – story of Christopher Columbus'' bastard son Hernando, who sought to equal and surpass his father''s achievements by creating a universal library. His father sailed across the ocean to explore the known boundaries of the world for the glory of God, Spain and himself. His son Hernando sought instead to harness the vast powers of the new printing presses to assemble the world’s knowledge in one place, his library in Seville.Hernando was one of the first and greatest visionaries of the print age, someone who saw how the scale of available information would entirely change the landscape of thought and society.His was an immensely eventual life. As a youth, he spent years travelling in the New World, and spent one living with his father in a shipwreck off Jamaica. He created a dictionary and a geographical encyclopaedia of Spain, helped to create the first modern maps of the world, spent ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Times History Book of the Year 2022A TLS Book of the Year 2022‘Exhilarating and whip-smart’ THE SUNDAY TIMESFrom award-winning writer Edward Wilson-Lee, this is a thrilling true historical detective story set in sixteenth-century Portugal.A History of Water follows the interconnected lives of two men across the Renaissance globe. One of them – an aficionado of mermen and Ethiopian culture, an art collector, historian and expert on water-music – returns home from witnessing the birth of the modern age to die in a mysterious incident, apparently the victim of a grisly and curious murder. The other – a ruffian, vagabond and braggart, chased across the globe from Mozambique to Japan – ends up as the national poet of Portugal.The stories of Damião de Góis and Luís de Camões capture the extraordinary wonders that awaited Europeans on their arrival in India and China, the challenges these marvels presented to longstanding beliefs, and the vast conspiracy to silence the questions these posed about the nature of history and of human life.Like all good mysteries, everyone has their own version of events.

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What does ''custard and jelly'' mean in cockney rhyming slang?Which biscuit has half of its name on top of the cooker and the other half on the door?And 25 million of what drink are served by British Airways each year?We Brits can''t get enough of a quiz. Stumped for office party chit-chat? Quiz. Midweek visit to the pub? Quiz. Stuck inside in pyjamas on a rainy night and in the mood to cause a big family argument? You got it - quiz.This book is correspondingly filled with questions on all things wonderfully and unequivocally British - you''ll find all sorts of tickly teasers, complex conundrums, worrisome word searches and much more on topics ranging from our iconic weather to types of cake. Best enjoyed with a cup of tea and your favourite biscuit(s).***ANSWERS: Telly, Hobnob, buy the book and find out!***Praise for Very British Problems''Had us guffawing into our Earl Grey tea'' Bella''My favourite twitter account at the moment is Very British Problems (@soverybritish) . . . it makes me laugh out loud'' Tom Hiddleston''Hilarious'' Daily Express''Temple pays affectionate and comic homage to the sheer quirkiness of being British'' Good Book Guide

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NORDLUX Wilson stolní lampa - černáModerní minimalismus pro váš interiér Moderní minimalistický design Nastavitelná poloha stínidlaSpecifikace produktuTyp žárovky: G9Stmívatelné: Ne, nelze stmívatKrytí IP: IP20Vhodné pro prostory: VnitřníMateriál: SkloRozměry: Výška 30,8 cm, Šířka 18,0 cm, Délka 18,0 cmPrůměr stínidla: 15,0 cmDélka kabelu: 150,0 cmDetaily provedeníSoučasná série Wilson se vyznačuje černým kovovým rámem, který podpírá skleněné stínidlo ve tvaru koule. Lampa Wilson vytváří útulnou atmosféru, ať už je umístěna kdekoli, a vyzařuje měkké a jemné světlo, které se rozprostírá po celé místnosti. Skleněné stínidlo lze nastavit podle vašich potřeb.Další informaceČíslo zboží: 2412575003EAN: 5704924018633TUN: 2378670Typ: Stolní lampaMístnost: Obývací pokojMaximální výkon žárovky (W): 5Třída: Třída 2 (Dvojitá izolace)Umístění spínače: Na kabeluParalelní zapojení: NeNapětí (V): 220-240Sekundární materiál: KovBarva: Černá (RAL 9005)Barva kabelu: ČernáPovrchový materiál kabelu: PlastVyměnitelný kabel: NeČistá hmotnost produktu (kg): 0,58Světelný zdroj součástí balení: Není součástíRozměry baleníVýška krabice (cm): 21.0Šířka krabice (cm): 19.0Hloubka krabice (cm): 19.0Objem krabice (m³): 0.0076

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DO YOU SUFFER FROM VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS ABROAD?If you...*Carry emergency teabags in your money belt*Quietly tut at badly formed ''queues''*Cleverly avoid blisters by wearing socks with your sandals...then you may have a serious problem for which there is no know vaccination. But don''t worry: Rob Temple is here to explain the symptoms/make fun of you. (In the nicest possible way.)Critics called the first Very British Problems book ''not bad'' and ''easy to gift-wrap'', so in an attempt to outdo himself, Rob''s taking us outside of our comfort zone. We''re going to that alarming place where crisps don''t quite taste the same and where ordering chips get you... well, crisps. We''re going abroad.From the optimum number of times to carry out panicky pre-trip passport checks to the horror of returning home to a milkless house, this is an affectionate into the cultural quirks and strange obessions that make us all so very British - especially when we leave the country.

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This is the story of a national obsession.Ever since the Ratcliffe Highway Murders caused a nation-wide panic in Regency England, the British have taken an almost ghoulish pleasure in ''a good murder''. This fascination helped create a whole new world of entertainment, inspiring novels, plays and films, puppet shows, paintings and true-crime journalism - as well as an army of fictional detectives who still enthrall us today. A Very British Murder is Lucy Worsley''s captivating account of this curious national obsession. It is a tale of dark deeds and guilty pleasures, a riveting investigation into the British soul by one of our finest historians.

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''I have yet to come away from reading [Bering''s] work and not feel considerably better informed than I was minutes before'' (Forbes)__________________This penetrating analysis aims to demystify a subject that knows no cultural or demographic boundaries.Why do people want to kill themselves? Despite the prevalence of suicide in the developed world, it''s a question most of us fail to ask. On hearing news of a suicide we are devastated, but overwhelmingly we feel disbelief.In A Very Human Ending, research psychologist Jesse Bering lifts the lid on this taboo subject, examining the suicidal mindset from the inside out to reveal the subtle tricks the mind can play when we''re easy emotional prey. In raising challenging questions Bering tests our contradictory superstitions about the act itself. Combining cutting-edge research with investigative journalism and first-person testimony, Bering also addresses the history of suicide and its evolutionary inheritance to offer a personal, accessible, yet scientifically sound examination of why we are the only species on earth that deliberately ends its own life.

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Very British Problems are what make us so, well, British. And what better place to get to the heart of these problems than, urm, Britain? Starting in Land's End and heading all the way up to John O'Groats (via the Irish Sea), this tour of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland covering everything from the national sports of apologising, queueing and bog snorkelling to our national cuisine of chips, bread rolls and... chips in bread rolls. You'll take in sights such as Stonehenge (see the iconic prop from Spinal Tap in all its glory), Loch Ness (legend has it there is no monster) and Platform 9 (after a few hours waiting in a railway station, have your photo taken next to a brick wall) all whilst looking for somewhere decent to stop and eat your packed lunch. Britain is a maze of idiosyncrasies, loveable foibles and outright eccentricities and Rob Temple is here to reveal them in all their glory.

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There's an epidemic sweeping the nation Symptoms include: Acute embarrassment at the mere notion of 'making a fuss' Extreme awkwardness when faced with any social greeting beyond a brisk handshake An unhealthy preoccupation with meteorology Doctors have also reported several cases of unnecessary apologising, an obsessive interest in correct queuing etiquette and dramatic sighing in the presence of loud teenagers on public transport. If you have experienced any of these symptoms, you may be suffering from VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS. VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS are highly contagious. There is no known cure. Rob Temple's hilarious new book reveals all the ways in which we are a nation of socially awkward but well-meaning oddballs, struggling to make it through every day without apologising to an inanimate object. Take comfort in misfortunes of others. You are not alone.

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Will you be flummoxed by this Great British distraction?Do you know queuing etiquette? Twenty-one different ways to describe rain? Then this quiz book might be just your cup of tea.Politely challenge yourself, your family and your friends with questions on British culture, language, etiquette, of course, the weather, as well as lots of other essential, quintessential British subjects. Each quiz comprises 21 questions and answers are based on the real results from national surveys and polls. Hours of brain-bamboozling fun for all the family!

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''A rare writer with the courage to tell Britain some home truths about itself and where it''s headed. A much needed book''. - Ian Dunt''What Britain needs at the moment is not to be talked up or talked down, but simply a sense of itself that''s underpinned by clarity and honesty... This is exactly what Michael Peel provides in this persuasive, good-humoured book.'' - Jonathan Coe''A wake-up call for those still under the illusion that Great Britain plc punches above its weight''. - Chris Mullin, author of A Very British Coup''Entertaining and smart.'' - Geoff Norcott''Michael Peel is a top class thinker and writer. This is a necessary book as well as an extremely entertaining one.'' - Simon Kuper''Sharp, witty and eye-opening. As Peel convincingly argues, we can do so much better.'' - Matthew Parker, author of One Fine Day: Britain''s Empire On the BrinkUPDATED EDITION FOLLOWING 2024 ELECTIONHow do you see Britain? That might depend on your point of view, and as long time British foreign correspondent, Michael Peel has come to understand, it can look very different from outside.It''s tempting to think of the UK as a fundamentally stable and successful nation. But events of the past few ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A rare writer with the courage to tell Britain some home truths about itself and where it''s headed. A much needed book''. - Ian Dunt''What Britain needs at the moment is not to be talked up or talked down, but simply a sense of itself that''s underpinned by clarity and honesty... This is exactly what Michael Peel provides in this persuasive, good-humoured book.'' - Jonathan Coe''A wake-up call for those still under the illusion that Great Britain plc punches above its weight''. - Chris Mullin, author of A Very British Coup''Entertaining and smart.'' - Geoff Norcott''Michael Peel is a top class thinker and writer. This is a necessary book as well as an extremely entertaining one.'' - Simon Kuper''Sharp, witty and eye-opening. As Peel convincingly argues, we can do so much better.'' - Matthew Parker, author of One Fine Day: Britain''s Empire On the Brink''Lively and well-researched... If only Britain knew how it was seen!'' - The SpectatorHow do you see Britain? That might depend on your point of view, and as long time British foreign correspondent, Michael Peel has come to understand, it can look very different from outside.It''s tempting to think of the UK as a fundamentally stable ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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UPGRADE YOUR SMALL TALK GUIDED BY WORLD-LEADING WEATHER EXPERTS!From Foggy and Freezing to Scorching and Stormy, join the ultimate weather adventure through the great British seasons and uncover the extraordinary in every single day*.Are YOU the ultimate weather watcher?Do you know your drizzle from your mizzle?Ever wondered what rainbows are really made of?And could you pinpoint where lightning has struck twice?Pore over beautiful cloudscapes, learn the secrets of sunsets, discover freak weather and fogbows, and why forecasting was so important in British history, from D-Day to the Great Fire of London.Perfect for rainy days in or cloudspotting on the go, the Met Office share the best of almost 170 years of forecasting for the first time in this beautifully illustrated book. Packed with mythbusting, top trivia, stunning visuals and archive gems, shooting the breeze has never been so interesting!*Even when it is tipping it down.

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Epicureanism is commonly associated with a carefree view of life and the pursuit of pleasures, particularly the pleasures of the table. However it was a complex and distinctive system of philosophy that emphasized simplicity and moderation, and considered nature to consist of atoms and the void. Epicureanism is a school of thought whose legacy continues to reverberate today.In this Very Short Introduction, Catherine Wilson explains the key ideas of the School, comparing them with those of the rival Stoics and with Kantian ethics, and tracing their influence on the development of scientific and political thought from Locke, Newton, and Galileo to Rousseau, Marx, Bentham, and Mill. She discusses the adoption and adaptation of Epicurean motifs in science, morality, and politics from the 17th Century onwards and contextualises the significance of Epicureanism in modern life. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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How many possible sudoku puzzles are there? In the lottery, what is the chance that two winning balls have consecutive numbers? Who invented Pascal''s triangle? (it was not Pascal)Combinatorics, the branch of mathematics concerned with selecting, arranging, and listing or counting collections of objects, works to answer all these questions. Dating back some 3000 years, and initially consisting mainly of the study of permutations and combinations, its scope has broadened to include topics such as graph theory, partitions of numbers, block designs, design of codes, and latin squares. In this Very Short Introduction Robin Wilson gives an overview of the field and its applications in mathematics and computer theory, considering problems from the shortest routes covering certain stops to the minimum number of colours needed to colour a map with different colours for neighbouring countries.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Number theory is the branch of mathematics that is primarily concerned with the counting numbers. Of particular importance are the prime numbers, the ''building blocks'' of our number system. The subject is an old one, dating back over two millennia to the ancient Greeks, and for many years has been studied for its intrinsic beauty and elegance, not least because several of its challenges are so easy to state that everyone can understand them, and yet no-one has ever been able to resolve them. But number theory has also recently become of great practical importance - in the area of cryptography, where the security of your credit card, and indeed of the nation''s defence, depends on a result concerning prime numbers that dates back to the 18th century. Recent years have witnessed other spectacular developments, such as Andrew Wiles''s proof of ''Fermat''s last theorem'' (unproved for over 250 years) and some exciting work on prime numbers. In this Very Short Introduction Robin Wilson introduces the main areas of classical number theory, both ancient and modern. Drawing on the work of many of the greatest mathematicians of the past, such as Euclid, Fermat, Euler, and Gauss, he situates some of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"A Strange Story" is a novel written by British author Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The book is a Gothic horror story that explores the themes of love, death, and the supernatural. The plot revolves around a young scholar named Allan Fenwick, who is studying alchemy and the occult. When his beloved wife dies, Fenwick becomes obsessed with the idea of bringing her back to life. He turns to a mysterious and powerful magician named Margrave for help, and together they attempt to raise the dead. As Fenwick delves deeper into the world of the supernatural, he discovers dark secrets and dangerous powers that threaten to destroy him. Will he get successful to bring his wife back? He must navigate a treacherous web of betrayal in order to uncover the truth and save himself from the forces of darkness. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of occult practices and its exploration of the psychological effects of grief and obsession.

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''She imagines the experiences of the sisters with empathy and patience ... and ably manages to coax the few sparks of evidence into flames of personality ... Whoop, whoop! If anyone can find me another clutch of rebel princesses, let''s get crowd-funding.'' Hermione Eyre, SpectatorVirginal, chaste, humble, patiently waiting for rescue by brave knights and handsome princes: this idealized – and largely mythical – notion of the medieval noblewoman still lingers. Yet the reality was very different, as Kelcey Wilson-Lee shows in this vibrant account of the five daughters of the great English king, Edward I. The lives of these sisters – Eleanora, Joanna, Margaret, Mary and Elizabeth – ran the full gamut of experiences open to royal women in the Middle Ages. Living as they did in a courtly culture founded on romantic longing and brilliant pageantry, they knew that a princess was to be chaste yet a mother to many children, preferably sons, meek yet able to influence a recalcitrant husband or even command a host of men-at-arms. Edward’s daughters were of course expected to cement alliances and secure lands and territory by making great dynastic marriages, or endow religious houses with royal favour. But they also skilfully ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A secluded country house. A rogue Anglican priest. Ceremonial sex and mislaid fortunes.This is the almost-forgotten story of Victorian Britain''s strangest religious sect and its wealthy, mostly female, followers who believed they could ascend directly to heaven. Henry James Prince was a rogue Anglican priest with a flare for the dramatic, and the founder of the Agapemone, or ''Abode of Love''. He also claimed to be the immortal conduit of the Holy Spirit and purportedly engaged in free love and ceremonial sex with his female followers. But Prince''s eventual death didn''t mark the end of this strange sect... he was promptly replaced by another: John Hugh Smyth-Pigott - otherwise known as the Clapton Messiah.The Abode transformed a sleepy, rural corner of Somerset into one of England''s most notorious locations. While the followers shut themselves away and waited patiently for the end of the world, outrage grew - the word ''Agapemone'' became a byword for licentiousness or idleness, used by Charles Dickens and Ford Madox Ford. The reclusive Clapton Messiah became a fixture in the nation''s papers, with frenzied efforts to discredit the organisation and undermine its leader. And still the cult grew.Expertly drawing on primary sources to tell the story ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Very British Cult - Stuart Flinders

A secluded country house. A rogue Anglican priest. Ceremonial sex and mislaid fortunes.This is the almost-forgotten story of Victorian Britain''s strangest religious sect and its wealthy, mostly female, followers who believed they could ascend directly to heaven. Henry James Prince was a rogue Anglican priest with a flare for the dramatic, and the founder of the Agapemone, or ''Abode of Love''. He also claimed to be the immortal conduit of the Holy Spirit and purportedly engaged in free love and ceremonial sex with his female followers. But Prince''s eventual death didn''t mark the end of this strange sect... he was promptly replaced by another: John Hugh Smyth-Pigott - otherwise known as the Clapton Messiah.The Abode transformed a sleepy, rural corner of Somerset into one of England''s most notorious locations. While the followers shut themselves away and waited patiently for the end of the world, outrage grew - the word ''Agapemone'' became a byword for licentiousness or idleness, used by Charles Dickens and Ford Madox Ford. The reclusive Clapton Messiah became a fixture in the nation''s papers, with frenzied efforts to discredit the organisation and undermine its leader. And still the cult grew.Expertly drawing on primary sources to tell the story ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Very British Cult - Stuart Flinders

WATERSTONES'' BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023: PUZZLES AND HUMOURThe perfect quiz book to get you in the Christmassy mood, to play at the office Christmas lunch or to pop into a stocking.Q1: In Britain, it''s estimated that 800 million of what traditional Christmas treat are eaten each year?*Q2: Which actor gives the voiceover at the beginning of Love Actually?*Q3: True or False: Queen Elizabeth II wore a Santa hat for her 1996 Christmas Day televised speech.*We Brits can''t get enough of a quiz - and never has this been more true at Christmastime. So if you''re stumped for office party small talk, trying to make it through Christmas dinner with the in-laws, or simply a quiz connoisseur after puzzles with some festive flair, you can''t go wrong with the VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS CHRISTMAS QUIZ BOOK. Inside you''ll find all sorts of tickly teasers, complex conundrums, worrisome word searches and much more on topics ranging from nostalgic Christmas adverts and beloved TV specials to toys through the ages and everyone''s favourite holiday snacks. Best enjoyed with a cup of tea and a mince pie.*Answers: Buy the book and find out!

Objev podobné jako The Very British Problems Christmas Quiz Book - Rob Temple

WATERSTONES'' BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023: PUZZLES AND HUMOURThe perfect quiz book to get you in the Christmassy mood, to play at the office Christmas lunch or to pop into a stocking.Q1: In Britain, it''s estimated that 800 million of what traditional Christmas treat are eaten each year?*Q2: Which actor gives the voiceover at the beginning of Love Actually?*Q3: True or False: Queen Elizabeth II wore a Santa hat for her 1996 Christmas Day televised speech.*We Brits can''t get enough of a quiz - and never has this been more true at Christmastime. So if you''re stumped for office party small talk, trying to make it through Christmas dinner with the in-laws, or simply a quiz connoisseur after puzzles with some festive flair, you can''t go wrong with the VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS CHRISTMAS QUIZ BOOK. Inside you''ll find all sorts of tickly teasers, complex conundrums, worrisome word searches and much more on topics ranging from nostalgic Christmas adverts and beloved TV specials to toys through the ages and everyone''s favourite holiday snacks. Best enjoyed with a cup of tea and a mince pie.*Answers: Buy the book and find out!

Objev podobné jako The Very British Problems Christmas Quiz Book - Rob Temple

Against the odds, former steel worker Harry Perkins has led the Labour party to a stunning victory. Now he''s going to dismantle Britain''s nuclear warheads, bring finance under public control and dismantle the media empires. But the establishment isn''t going down without a fight. As MI5 conspires with the city and press barons to bring Perkins down, he finds himself caught up in a no-holds-barred battle for survival. Described as ''the political novel of the decade'' when it was first published, A Very British Coup is as fresh and relevant now as it ever has been.

Objev podobné jako A Very British Coup - Chris Mullin

Have you ever... Got into a four-hour argument over what does and does not belong in a full English breakfast? Sat perfectly still in terrified silence until the unknown number stops ringing and goes away? Replied to the question 'Can I get you anything? Tea, coffee, water?' with 'Lovely, thanks'? ...then you may (still) be suffering from VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS. Rob Temple is back to guide you through the maze of idiosyncrasies, loveable foibles and - let's admit - outright eccentricities that define this sceptred isle. Featuring groundbreaking original research from his @soverybritish Twitter account (spoiler: 84% of Brits prefer milk in first), this book may not be a remedy for your incurable VBPs, but it will certainly provide amusement as you hide in the loo from an unexpected visitor.

Objev podobné jako Very British Problems Volume III - Rob Temple

The ultimate showcase of the quirks, mishaps and traditions that define British life, all rolled into one bonkers season.

Objev podobné jako A Very British Christmas - Rob Temple

What are the odds?Ethan wakes up one morning to find a very strange cat stuck on his head. The cat, Odds, refuses to budge until Ethan wins a game of probability. Without looking, Ethan must pick out a dime from his coin collection or two matching socks from his dresser, or do something else improbable. If he doesn''t, Odds is there to stay, and Ethan has a 100% chance of missing his big soccer game.A very improbable story about a challenging math concept.

Objev podobné jako A Very Improbable Story - Edward Einhorn

Set přikrývky a polštáře Aloe Vera od 4Home je vyroben z jemného mikrovlákna s výtažky Aloe Vera a výplní z dutého vlákna. Poskytuje celoroční tepelný komfort, je vhodný pro alergiky a certifikován dle OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Přikrývka má rozměry 140 x 220 cm a polštář 70 x 90 cm, obojí se snadno pere v pračce.

• Mikrovlákno obohacené o Aloe Vera s antibakteriálními účinky příznivě působí na pokožku.
• Výplň z dutého vlákna zajišťuje optimální tepelnou izolaci a prodyšnost, vhodné i pro alergiky.
• Certifikace OEKO-TEX Standard 100 garantuje zdravotní nezávadnost všech materiálů.
• Snadná údržba – pratelné v pračce na 40 °C bez nutnosti žehlení.

Objev podobné jako 4Home Set přikrývky a polštáře Aloe Vera, 140 x 220 cm, 70 x 90 cm, 140 x 220 cm, 70 x 90 cm

Polštář Aloe Vera má povrch z mikrovláken s výtažkem z Aloe Vera a výplň z kuličkového dutého vlákna UNICOR. Je vhodný pro alergiky a nabízí vysokou stabilitu a nesléhavost. Zip umožňuje pohodlnou regulaci výplně.

• Povrch z mikrovláken obohacený výtažkem z Aloe Vera pro příjemný spánek
• Výplň z kuličkového dutého vlákna UNICOR s vysokou stabilitou a nesléhavostí
• Vhodný pro alergiky díky hypoalergennímu složení
• Zip pro snadnou regulaci množství výplně

Objev podobné jako Kvalitex Polštář Aloe Vera se zipem 700 g, 70 x 90 cm

Set obsahuje jednu přikrývku o rozměrech 200 x 220 cm a dva polštáře 70 x 90 cm s výplní z dutého vlákna. Povrch je z mikrovlákna s obsahem Aloe Vera, které působí příznivě na pokožku a má antibakteriální vlastnosti. Výrobek je certifikován dle normy OEKO-TEX Standard 100 a je vhodný pro celoroční použití.

• Mikrovlákno obohacené o Aloe Vera s blahodárnými účinky na pokožku
• Výplň z dutého vlákna vhodná pro alergiky a zajišťující celoroční použití
• Certifikace OEKO-TEX Standard 100 zaručující zdravotní nezávadnost materiálů
• Snadná údržba – pratelné v pračce na 40 °C bez nutnosti žehlení

Objev podobné jako 4Home Set přikrývky a polštáře Aloe Vera, 200 x 220 cm, 2 ks 70 x 90 cm, 200 x 220 cm, 2 ks 70 x 90 cm

Nepropustný chránič matrace o rozměru 160 x 200 cm s lemem chrání matraci před vlhkostí, potem a nečistotami. Spodní polyuretanová vrstva je nepropustná, ale prodyšná, zatímco povrch s Aloe Vera působí antibakteriálně. Chránič je vhodný pro matrace do výšky 30 cm, má certifikaci OEKO-TEX a je pratelný na 40 °C.

• Nepropustná polyuretanová vrstva chrání před vlhkostí a nečistotami při zachování prodyšnosti
• Povrch s výtažky Aloe Vera působí antibakteriálně a zklidňujícím dojmem na pokožku
• Praktický lem po obvodu zajišťuje snadné navlékání a pevné uchycení na matraci
• Certifikace OEKO-TEX Standard 100 zaručuje zdravotní nezávadnost a hypoalergenní vlastnosti

Objev podobné jako 4Home Aloe Vera Nepropustný chránič matrace s lemem, 160 x 200 cm

Chránič matrace o rozměru 90 x 200 cm poskytuje nepropustnou ochranu proti vlhkosti a nečistotám díky polyuretanové vrstvě, která zůstává prodyšná. Povrch z polyesteru s Aloe Vera působí pozitivně na pokožku a podporuje relaxaci během spánku. Výrobek je vhodný pro matrace do výšky 30 cm, má certifikaci OEKO-TEX a je pratelný na 40 °C.

• Povrch s výtažky z Aloe Vera pro zklidnění pokožky a antibakteriální účinky.
• Nepropustná a prodyšná polyuretanová vrstva chrání před vlhkostí při zachování ventilace.
• Praktický napínací lem po obvodu zajišťuje pevné uchycení a snadné navlékání.
• Certifikace OEKO-TEX Standard 100 zaručuje absenci škodlivých látek a hypoalergenní vlastnosti.

Objev podobné jako 4Home Aloe Vera Nepropustný chránič matrace s lemem, 90 x 200 cm

Chránič matrace o rozměru 180 x 200 cm poskytuje nepropustnou ochranu proti vlhkosti a nečistotám díky polyuretanové vrstvě. Povrch s Aloe Vera přispívá k pohodlnému spánku a je vhodný pro citlivou pokožku. Výrobek je certifikován OEKO-TEX Standard 100 a lze jej prát na 40 °C.

• Nepropustná polyuretanová vrstva chrání před vlhkostí a nečistotami při zachování prodyšnosti.
• Povrch s výtažky Aloe Vera působí blahodárně na pokožku a podporuje klidný spánek.
• Praktický lem po obvodu zajišťuje snadné navlékání a pevné uchycení na matraci.
• Certifikace OEKO-TEX Standard 100 zaručuje zdravotní nezávadnost a hypoalergenní vlastnosti.

Objev podobné jako 4Home Aloe Vera Nepropustný chránič matrace s lemem, 180 x 200 cm

Set přikrývky a polštáře z mikrovlákna s výtažky Aloe Vera poskytuje antibakteriální povrch a příznivě působí na pokožku. Výplň z dutého vlákna zajišťuje optimální tepelnou izolaci a prodyšnost pro celoroční použití. Produkt je certifikován normou OEKO-TEX Standard 100 a je vhodný pro alergiky.

• Mikrovlákno obohacené o Aloe Vera s blahodárnými účinky na pokožku
• Výplň z dutého vlákna vhodná pro alergiky a zajišťující celoroční použití
• Certifikace OEKO-TEX Standard 100 zaručující zdravotní nezávadnost materiálů
• Snadná údržba – pratelné na 40°C bez nutnosti žehlení

Objev podobné jako 4Home Set přikrývky a polštáře Aloe Vera, 140 x 200 cm, 70 x 90 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 70 x 90 cm

Celoroční přikrývka Aloe Vera o rozměrech 140 x 200 cm obsahuje výtažek z Aloe vera pro změkčující účinek na pokožku. Je vhodná pro alergiky díky použití kvalitních dutých vláken a snadné údržbě. Mikrovláknový povrch je příjemný na omak a prošití zajišťuje stabilitu výplně.

• Obsahuje výtažek z Aloe vera pro změkčení pokožky.
• Vhodná pro alergiky díky kvalitním dutým vláknům a snadné údržbě.
• Příjemný mikrovláknový povrch zajišťuje komfort při odpočinku.
• Prošití zabraňuje posunu výplně.

Objev podobné jako Kvalitex Přikrývka Aloe Vera celoroční, 140 x 200 cm

Set obsahuje přikrývku 140 x 200 cm a polštář 70 x 90 cm s povrchem z mikrovlákna obohaceným Aloe Vera. Výplň tvoří kuličkové duté vlákno UNICO, které je stabilní a vhodné pro alergiky. Gramáž přikrývky je 840 g a polštáře 900 g.

• Povrch z mikrovlákna obohacený výtažkem Aloe Vera pro zdravý spánek a jemnou pokožku.
• Výplň z vysoce kvalitního kuličkového dutého vlákna UNICO zajišťuje stabilitu a nesléhavost.
• Vhodné pro alergiky díky hypoalergennímu složení a celoročnímu použití.
• Příjemný, lehký a vysoce absorpční materiál s gramáží 840 g u přikrývky a 900 g u polštáře.

Objev podobné jako Kvalitex Set přikrývky a polštáře se zipem Aloe Vera, 140 x 200 cm, 70 x 90 cm

Chránič matrace o rozměru 140 x 200 cm poskytuje nepropustnou ochranu proti vlhkosti a nečistotám díky polyuretanové vrstvě. Povrchová tkanina s Aloe Vera působí antibakteriálně a je vhodná pro citlivou pokožku. Výrobek je určen pro matrace do výšky 30 cm a je pratelný na 40 °C.

• Nepropustná polyuretanová vrstva chrání před vlhkostí při zachování prodyšnosti
• Povrch s výtažky Aloe Vera působí antibakteriálně a hypoalergenně
• Praktický lem po obvodu zajišťuje stabilní uchycení jako napínací prostěradlo
• Certifikace OEKO-TEX Standard 100 garantuje absenci škodlivých látek

Objev podobné jako 4Home Aloe Vera Nepropustný chránič matrace s lemem, 140 x 200 cm

Bohemia Sekt USB flash disk ve tvaru korku nabízí stylovou a jedinečnou možnost přenosu a ukládání dat. Má kapacitu 16 GB, což je dostatečné pro uložení velkého množství souborů. Je ideální pro ty, kteří hledají něco výjimečného.

• Stylová a jedinečná design
• Velká kapacita 16 GB
• Lepší ochrana dat proti fyzickému poškození

Objev podobné jako Bohemia Sekt USB flash disk ve tvaru korku

Dřevěné puzzle s motivem dinosaura obsahuje 300 dílků z recyklovaných materiálů. Po složení vytvoří obraz o rozměrech 27,1 x 40,7 cm, který ve tmě svítí. Je vhodné pro děti od 10 let a rozvíjí vizuální vnímání a motorické dovednosti.

• Skládání trénuje trpělivost, soustředění a jemnou motoriku.
• Dílky jsou vyrobeny z recyklovaných materiálů.
• Po složení svítí ve tmě a slouží jako dekorace.
• Součástí balení je úložný pytlíček a lepicí podložky.

Objev podobné jako Epee Wooden puzzle Dinosaur A3 GID - svítící ve tmě

Sada obsahuje kartičky s dinosaury, které děti seškrabávají pomocí přiloženého pera. Vyškrabané obrázky následně svítí ve tmě. Je určena pro děti od 3 let a podporuje jemnou motoriku a kreativitu.

• Vyškrabané obrázky dinosauři svítí ve tmě
• Obsahuje seškrabávací pero a kartičky
• Vhodné pro děti od 3 let pro rozvoj kreativity
• Snadné použití s přiloženým nástrojem

Objev podobné jako SES Vyškrabávací obrázky dinosauři svítící ve tmě

Žlutý antistresový míček o průměru 11 cm svítí ve tmě. Je vyroben z silikonu a slouží k mačkání pro zmírnění napětí v rukou a těle. Vhodný je pro děti od 3 let i dospělé.

• Svítí ve tmě pro zábavný efekt
• Ideální velikost 11 cm pro snadné přenášení
• Vhodný pro děti od 3 let i dospělé
• Vyroben z měkkého silikonu pro příjemný pocit mačkání

Objev podobné jako Antistresový míček 11 cm svítící ve tmě žlutý

Vánoční vonná svíčka ve skle Provence s motivem lineckého pečiva hoří až 95 hodin a vydává sladkou vůni. Sklenici lze po vyhoření svíčky vyčistit a použít jako dekorativní dózu. Svíčka je vhodná jako adventní dekorace nebo dárek.

• Dlouhá doba hoření až 95 hodin
• Sklenici lze po vyhoření použít jako dekorativní dózu
• Tradiční vánoční motiv lineckého pečiva
• Příjemná sladká vůně vhodná pro adventní období

Objev podobné jako Vonná svíčka ve skle PROVENCE 95 hodin linecké