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''Nothing short of a masterpiece'' JAN MORRIS''[This] gloriously ornate account of that epic journey is a classic'' ROBERT MACFARLANE''Not only is this journey one of physical adventure but of cultural awakening. Architecture, art, genealogy, quirks of history and language are all devoured -- and here passed on -- with a gusto uniquely his'' COLIN THUBRON, Sunday Times''One of the most romantic books of the twentieth century, Patrick Leigh Fermor''s account of a long walk across Europe is also a literary treasure, a rich blend of action and observation'' GuardianIn 1933, at the age of 18, Patrick Leigh Fermor set out on an extraordinary journey by foot - from the Hook of Holland to Constantinople. A Time of Gifts is the first volume in a trilogy recounting the trip, and takes the reader with him as far as Hungary.It is a book of compelling glimpses - not only of the events which were curdling Europe at that time, but also of its resplendent domes and monasteries, its great rivers, the sun on the Bavarian snow, the storks and frogs, the hospitable burgomasters who welcomed him, and that world''s grandeurs and courtesies. His powers of recollection have astonishing sweep and verve, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Time of Gifts - Patrick Leigh Fermor

In this, his first book, Patrick Leigh Fermor recounts his tales of a personal odyssey to the lands of the Traveller''s Tree - a tall, straight-trunked tree whose sheath-like leaves collect copious amounts of water. He made his way through the long island chain of the West Indies by steamer, aeroplane and sailing ship, noting in his records of the voyage the minute details of daily life, of the natural surroundings and of the idiosyncratic and distinct civilisations he encountered amongst the Caribbean Islands.From the ghostly Ciboneys and the dying Caribs to the religious eccentricities like the Kingston Pocomaniacs and the Poor Whites in the Islands of the Saints, Patrick Leigh Fermor recreates a vivid world, rich and vigorous with life.

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This is Patrick Leigh Fermor''s spellbinding part-travelogue, part inspired evocation of a part of Greece''s past. Joining him in the Mani, one of Europe''s wildest and most isolated regions, cut off from the rest of Greece by the towering Taygettus mountain range and hemmed in by the Aegean and Ionian seas, we discover a rocky central prong of the Peleponnese at the southernmost point in Europe.Bad communications only heightening the remoteness, this Greece - south of ancient Sparta - is one that maintains perhaps a stronger relationship with the ancient past than with the present. Myth becomes history, and vice versa. Leigh Fermor''s hallmark descriptive writing and capture of unexpected detail have made this book, first published in 1958, a classic - together with its Northern Greece counterpart, Roumeli.

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Patrick Leigh Fermor was only 18 when he set off to walk from the Hook of Holland to Constantinople, described many years later in A Time of Gifts and Between the Woods and the Water. It was during these early wanderings that he started to pick up languages, and where he developed his extraordinary sense of the continuity of history: a quality that deepens the colours of every place he writes about, from the peaks of the Pyrenees to the cell of a Trappist monastery. His experiences in wartime Crete sealed the deep affection he had already developed for Greece, a country whose character and customs he celebrates in two books, Mani and Roumeli, and where he has lived for over forty years. Whether he is drawing portraits in Vienna or sketching Byron''s slippers in Missolonghi, the Leigh Fermor touch is unmistakable. Its infectious enthusiasm is driven by an insatiable curiosity and an omnivorous mind - all inspired by a passion for words and language that makes him one of the greatest prose writers of his generation.

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Coby osmnáctiletý mladík se Patrick Leigh Fermor vydal na v prosinci 1933 na pěší pouť Evropou, kterou zakončil příchodem do Istanbulu na počátku roku 1935. Poté, co prošel Nizozemskem, Německem a dorazil do Vídně se zastávkou v Praze, se vydal dále slovanskými oblastmi, po proudu Dunaje do Maďarska, Sedmihradska, Rumunska a na Balkán. Z kapesného jedné libry týdně hodlal Fermor žít "jako tulák, poutník nebo kočovný učenec" a přespávat v chudobincích, klášterech a stodolách. V druhém díle svého cestopisu, právem pokládaného za jeden ze skvostů novodobé anglické prózy, Fermor opět prokázal nejen pronikavý postřeh a zvídavost, ale i nesporné literární nadání - bohatým a poetickým jazykem podává obraz již zaniklého světa, líčí dějiny a kulturu střední i východní Evropy, přináší fascinující portréty národů. Pokračování pěší výpravy mladého Angličana, který se v rocce 1933 vydal z Rotterdamu do Istanbulu. Mezi lesem a vodou navazuje na knihu Čas darů (2018) a autor v ní líčí cestu od slovenských hranic přes Maďarsko, Sedmihradsko a Rumunsko na Balkán. Vydání knihy podpořilo Ministerstvo kultury České republiky.

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Coby osmnáctiletý mladík se Patrick Leigh Fermor vydal na v prosinci 1933 na pěší pouť Evropou, kterou zakončil příchodem do Istanbulu na počátku roku 1935. Prošel Nizozemskem do střední Evropy, Německem, proti proudu Rýna a dále slovanskými oblastmi, po proudu Dunaje až do Maďarska. Z kapesného jedné libry týdně hodlal Fermor žít "jako tulák, poutník nebo kočovný učenec" a přespávat v chudobincích, klášterech a stodolách, náhodné seznámení v Bavorsku mu však umožnilo prostřídat tento drsný život bezstarostnou zahálkou v komfortním prostředí středoevropských zámků. V Času darů Fermor prokázal nejen pronikavý postřeh a zvídavost, ale i nesporné literární nadání - bohatým a poetickým jazykem podává obraz již zaniklého světa a líčí dějiny a kulturu střední Evropy. Čas darů si všímá stodol i horských vrcholků, zámečků i chalup, zahrnuje zastávky v Mnichově, Vídni i nezbytnou zajížďku do Prahy, přináší fascinující portréty národů i míst a patří ke skvostům novodobé anglické prózy. Vydání knihy podpořilo Ministerstvo kultury České republiky.

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Patrick Leigh Fermor''s Mani compellingly revealed a hidden world of Southern Greece and its past. Its northern counterpart takes the reader among Sarakatsan shepherds, the monasteries of Meteora and the villages of Krakora, among itinerant pedlars and beggars, and even tracks down at Missolonghi a pair of Byron''s slippers.Roumeli is not on modern maps: it is the ancient name for the lands from the Bosphorus to the Adriatic and from Macedonia to the Gulf of Corinth. But it is the perfect, evocative name for the Greece that Fermor captures in writing that carries throughout his trademark vividness of description. But what is more, the pictures of people, traditions and landscapes that he creates on the page are imbued with an intimate understanding of Greece and its history.

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Patrick Leigh Fermor v Čase mlčení putuje po tajemných krajinách ducha, ducha křesťanského mnišství. Je to cesta po podivuhodných místech i cesta časem. V tichu širokých zdí objevuje hlubokou krásu mnišského života, strohosti, kázně a kontemplace. Žije spolu s benediktiny v opatstvích St. Wandrille a Solesmes. Tíhu bažin a definitivního mlčení sdílí s cisterciáky přísné observance, trappisty v La Grande Trappe. Díla cenobitů východního mništsvtí navštíví ve skalních monastýrech v Kappadokii, v Ürgübu, odkud křesťanství bylo vyhnáno, jeho duch však vane stále krajinou. Spíše než rytmen kroků se zde setkáme s rytmem dechu, tajícího se v úžasu nad velkým dílem modlitby, práce a kontempamce.

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From the French Abbey of St Wandrille to the abandoned and awesome Rock Monasteries of Cappadocia in Turkey, the celebrated travel writer Patrick Leigh Fermor studies the rigorous contemplative lives of the monks and the timeless beauty of their monastic surroundings. In his occasional retreats, the peaceful solitude and the calm enchantment of the monasteries was passed on as a kind of ''supernatural windfall'' which A Time to Keep Silence so effortlessly records.

Objev podobné jako A Time to Keep Silence - Patrick Leigh Fermor

Patrick Leigh Fermor (1915-2011) was a war hero whose exploits in Crete are legendary, and above all he is widely acclaimed as the greatest travel writer of our times, notably for his books about his walk across pre-war Europe, A Time of Gifts and Between the Woods and the Water; he was a self-educated polymath, a lover of Greece and the best company in the world.Artemis Cooper has drawn on years of interviews and conversations with Paddy and his cloest friends as well as having complete access to his archives. Her beautifully crafted biography portrays a man of extraordinary gifts - no one wore their learning so playfully, nor inspired such passionate friendship.

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The acclaimed travel writer''s youthful journey - as an 18-year-old - across 1930s Europe by foot began in A Time of Gifts, which covered the author''s exacting journey from the Lowlands as far as Hungary. Picking up from the very spot on a bridge across the Danube where his readers last saw him, we travel on with him across the great Hungarian Plain on horseback, and over the Romanian border to Transylvania.The trip was an exploration of a continent which was already showing signs of the holocaust which was to come. Although frequently praised for his lyrical writing, Fermor''s account also provides a coherent understanding of the dramatic events then unfolding in Middle Europe. But the delight remains in travelling with him in his picaresque journey past remote castles, mountain villages, monasteries and towering ranges.The concluding part of the trilogy was published in September 2013 as The Broken Road.

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A new edition of Sue Tilley’s classic biography of the man described by Boy George as ‘modern art on legs’, updated to include never-before-seen photographs and a new chapter reflecting on Bowery’s legacy. From his arrival in London in 1980, clutching a suitcase and sewing machine, to his death from AIDS in 1994, artist, performer, musician, club promoter and fashion designer Leigh Bowery led an extraordinary life. Chronicled here with candid wit and affection, Leigh’s closest confidante Sue Tilley describes her best friend’s journey as a creative young gay kid growing up in the Melbourne suburbs who burst onto the vibrant London club scene of the 1980s and changed it forever.Brilliantly evoking the hedonistic energy of the city, Tilley’s personal account of her life with Leigh – their best mates, holidays, clubbing, drugs, outfits, flatmates and sex lives – paints a vivid picture of 80s pop culture through their friendship and love of a good time. She also offers irreverent anecdotes of the London art world, and particularly of Leigh’s close relationship with Lucian Freud, who painted Leigh many times from 1990 onwards; and concludes with a poignant and unsentimental recollection of Leigh’s final days in hospital. Written with the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''From humble beginnings to the top of the entertainment tree and everything in between! A beautiful book about a beautiful man'' Paddy McGuinness''Leigh is an artistic genius. This is a unique book'' Davina McCall''Funny, honest and utterly creative. This book is a lot like the man himself!'' Fearne CottonThis is the story of a little boy called Leigh Francis who became a naughty bear. And then a man called Keith Lemon, and also Avid Merrion and whoever else you may or may not know me as (but not Mick Hucknall). All this time behind the neckbrace, bandage or whatever costume I’ve worn, I was still just that little boy called Leigh Francis.From the moment I stepped out in front of the camera, I’ve always been in character. Now the time has come to lift the mask (literally) and reveal myself (not literally): from growing up in Leeds obsessed with TV, films, toys, clothes and dressing up as my favourite superhero,* to my wild adventures,** my first relationships*** and moving to London to pursue my dream of being silly and having a laugh. Oh, and there’s a bit about making it in the wonderful world of telly – the highs, the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF 40TH MIKE LEIGH''S CLASSIC PLAY - WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION FROM THE PLAYWRITE.Forty years on from its first performance at the Hampstead Theatre and original screening on BBC1 soon after, Mike Leigh''s Abigail''s Party - telling of two marriages spectacularly unravelling at an awkward neighbourhood drinks party - remains a pinnacle of British theatre.Here is the original script, complete with a new introduction by Mike Leigh describing the play''s unlikely genesis, how it came to be made and where he believes it fits within his oeuvre as one of the country''s leading writers and directors.''The play came from my intuitive sense of the spirit and the flavour of the times, and from a growing personal fear of, and frustration with the suburban existence'' Mike Leigh, from his new introduction''Leigh''s play isn''t simply about marriage and Essex, but also about the unhappy state of the realm'' Guardian

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''I found my power when I realized it was within me, within my skin and within my soul. It just needed to be set free.'' Leigh-Anne Pinnock''s life changed overnight when she became part of the first ever girl band to win the X-Factor. The multi-platinum selling supergroup Little Mix, went on to become one of the biggest girl bands of all time.Launched into chart-topping global fame, Leigh-Anne was living her childhood dream of becoming a popstar. But behind the scenes, as a Black woman within an industry and team with little diversity, Leigh-Anne was struggling with her identity and felt completely lost. In her highly anticipated memoir, Leigh-Anne shares her journey from growing up in a mixed-race family in Britain to taking the pop world by storm. Honest and direct, she reveals the challenges and prejudices that stood in her path and how she overcame them by embracing her own power. Sharing the experiences and lessons that have shaped Leigh-Anne, this book will empower us all to challenge the status quo, stand up for what we believe in and go after our dreams.

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Why catastrophic risks are more dangerous than you think, and how populism is making them worse.Did you know that you’re more likely to die from a catastrophe than in a car crash? The odds that a typical US resident will die from a catastrophic event—for example, nuclear war, bioterrorism, or out-of-control artificial intelligence—have been estimated at 1 in 6. That’s fifteen times more likely than a fatal car crash and thirty-one times more likely than being murdered. In What’s the Worst That Could Happen?, Andrew Leigh looks at catastrophic risks and how to mitigate them, arguing provocatively that the rise of populist politics makes catastrophe more likely. Leigh explains that pervasive short-term thinking leaves us unprepared for long-term risks. Politicians sweat the small stuff—granular policy details of legislation and regulation—but rarely devote much attention to reducing long-term risks. Populist movements thrive on short-termism because they focus on their followers’ immediate grievances. Leigh argues that we should be long-termers: broaden our thinking and give big threats the attention and resources they need. Leigh outlines the biggest existential risks facing humanity and suggests remedies for them. He discusses pandemics, considering the possibility that the next virus will be more deadly than COVID-19; ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ready to make a change? Thousands of leaders have reached their goals using The BOLD Framework. With this roadmap for success, you will believe in yourself without question, own your destiny, learn from setbacks and success, and design a life you love.A USA Today Bestseller! "Be BOLD Today is an eye-opening self-help guide that celebrates innumerable possibilities, encouraging people to work toward bigger, brighter futures." —Foreword Reviews “Compassionate and practical, Be BOLD Today offers a collection of actionable practices to help you expand your vision and potential. . . . This is not a book just to be read; it is designed to spur life-enhancing action.” —Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School; and author of Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well Do you have a voice inside you that’s nudging you to make a change? Maybe you feel stuck and want to try something completely new or you want to elevate what you are already doing to the next level. Using The BOLD Framework, created by visionary leader Leigh Burgess, Be BOLD Today serves as your personal guide for executing the necessary steps to taking charge of your life. Leigh inspires ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In Mind Over Explicit Matter, Dr. Trish Leigh offers a step-by-step program to end porn addiction and heal the brain. Dr. Leigh integrates the latest neuroscientific research with easy-to-use techniques and strategies to help conquer habits and change lives.Mind Over Explicit Matter is a groundbreaking and comprehensive guide, meticulously designed to leverage the secrets of brain science to empower individuals in their journey to break free from the clutches of addiction to sexualized media. Leveraging the latest neuroscientific research and practical strategies, this holistic step-by-step program offers a transformative experience that goes beyond surface-level understanding. Through this book, you will gain a deep understanding of the addictive nature of pornography, unravelling the intricate workings of the human brain and how it is affected by prolonged exposure.As a cognitive neuroscientist and certified sex addiction recovery coach, Dr. Trish Leigh has dedicated her life to helping people heal their brains and overcome unhealthy addictions. With empathy and compassion, Dr. Leigh acknowledges the societal judgment and shame that often accompanies these struggles while journeying through the insights she has pioneered with thousands of clients. This roadmap for long-term recovery, filled with personal experiential stories and concrete “brain hack” activities, willguide you through the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 - CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEARBeing the fastest cyclist in the world at the start line means nothing if your mind isn''t strong enough to get you to the finish lineIn 2018, Leigh Timmis became the fastest person to cycle across Europe - in just 16 days, 10 hours and 45 minutes - breaking the previous world record by an astonishing 8 days and 17 hours. But when he set out to break the record, Leigh wasn''t just trying to conquer the road.As he prepared his body for this ultra-endurance world record attempt, Leigh realized that he would have to confront deeper problems to make it to the finish line. Although test results showed that he already had the physical ability of an elite athlete, something was holding him back: his troubled mind.With the support of psychologists and sports science experts, Leigh confronted the past that had left him with vulnerabilities he would need to understand and overcome in the pursuit of performance. Then, cycling for 14 hours a day, from the west coast of Portugal to the edge of Siberia, he embarked on far more than just a physical journey.The Race of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Elektronická kniha - ze série Strašidelné domy, autor Darcy Coates, 336 stran, česky Darcy Coates, autorka bestsellerových gotických hororů, přináší další mrazivý příběh o tichém domě na zapomenuté předměstské uličce, který skrývá smrtící tajemství...Tichý dům byl Leigh Harkerové jejím útočištěm více než deset let, dokud se věci náhle nezměnily. Záclony se samy rozhrnují. Rádia se vypínají a zapínají. A ve stínu dveří její ložnice se v noci rýsuje tmavá postava, která ji pozoruje a čeká, až konečně poleví a usne.Leigh, na konci svých možností, ale neochotná opustit svůj domov, se snaží najít odpovědi. Ale každý krok ji nutí k něčemu děsivějšímu, než si kdy dokázala představit.Ze zamčených dveří pod schody prosakuje jedovatý stín. Klika přes noc chrastí a nehty škrábou o dřevo. Její domov skrývá nebezpečná tajemství a teď, když je Leigh uvězněna v jeho zdech, se bojí, že už nikdy neuteče.Myslíte si, že jste v bezpečí?Mýlíte se.

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Kniha - autor Darcy Coates, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Darcy Coates, autorka bestsellerových gotických hororů, přináší další mrazivý příběh o tichém domě na zapomenuté předměstské uličce, který skrývá smrtící tajemství... Tichý dům byl Leigh Harkerové jejím útočištěm více než deset let, dokud se věci náhle nezměnily. Záclony se samy rozhrnují. Rádia se vypínají a zapínají. A ve stínu dveří její ložnice se v noci rýsuje tmavá postava, která ji pozoruje a čeká, až konečně poleví a usne. Leigh, na konci svých možností, ale neochotná opustit svůj domov, se snaží najít odpovědi. Ale každý krok ji nutí k něčemu děsivějšímu, než si kdy dokázala představit. Ze zamčených dveří pod schody prosakuje jedovatý stín. Klika přes noc chrastí a nehty škrábou o dřevo. Její domov skrývá nebezpečná tajemství a teď, když je Leigh uvězněna v jeho zdech, se bojí, že už nikdy neuteče. Myslíte si, že jste v bezpečí? Mýlíte se.

Objev podobné jako Děsy Leigh Harkerové (978-80-277-1347-9)

Darcy Coates, autorka bestsellerových gotických hororů, přináší další mrazivý příběh o tichém domě na zapomenuté předměstské uličce, který skrývá smrtící tajemství...Tichý dům byl Leigh Harkerové jejím útočištěm více než deset let, dokud se věci náhle nezměnily. Záclony se samy rozhrnují. Rádia se vypínají a zapínají. A ve stínu dveří její ložnice se v noci rýsuje tmavá postava, která ji pozoruje a čeká, až konečně poleví a usne.Leigh, na konci svých možností, ale neochotná opustit svůj domov, se snaží najít odpovědi. Ale každý krok ji nutí k něčemu děsivějšímu, než si kdy dokázala představit.Ze zamčených dveří pod schody prosakuje jedovatý stín. Klika přes noc chrastí a nehty škrábou o dřevo. Její domov skrývá nebezpečná tajemství a teď, když je Leigh uvězněna v jeho zdech, se bojí, že už nikdy neuteče.Myslíte si, že jste v bezpečí?Mýlíte se.

Objev podobné jako Děsy Leigh Harkerové - Darcy Coates

Život Leigh sa rozbil na márne kúsky. Osirotená sa dostane do rodiny neuveriteľne bohatých príbuzných, o ktorých ani netušila, že existujú. Do nového sveta nevie zapadnúť, nedokáže prekonať smútok. Keď jej polícia oznámi, že vyšetrovanie vraždy jej rodičov sa dostalo do slepej uličky, pochopí, že jedinou cestou k zmiereniu vo svojej duši je vyriešenie tejto záhady vlastným úsilím. S novou rodinou a priateľmi, medzi ktorými sa ocitne duch s viacerými osobnosťami, Leigh riskuje všetko, aby našla odpovede. Pridajte sa k Leigh na jej dobrodružnej ceste v brutálnom svete organizovaného zločinu a zrady.

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Let MILLION COPY bestselling author Judy Leigh whisk you off to the beaches and beauty of Brittany. Warmhearted, funny and uplifting.Sixty-nine-year-old Fliss has lived a life!A career running her own successful business, a beautiful home, a wardrobe full of designer clothes – Fliss has everything she ever wanted. So why does she feel so lonely?Sixty-six-year-old Shirl didn’t expect to be looking after a baby again, let alone a grown woman who should know better. But with her daughter Gemma struggling to adapt to motherhood, and her boss Fliss increasingly reliant on Shirl to run her life, Shirl never gets a moment to herself. Fliss might not be great at life’s chores, but she is great at seizing opportunities, so when the chance for a jaunt to France’s beautiful Brittany comes her way, she decides it’s just what she and Shirl need. And as the sun-soaked town of Plouvannec-Sur-Mer begins to work its magic on the women, they realise there’s another way to live. From cake-laden patisseries, to joyous local fetes, from food, views and beaches to die for, to a community quick to embrace them, not to mention some rather fine French men for company, perhaps it’s not too late ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Golden Gals' French Adventure - Judy Leigh

Following her success with Lost Charleston, local author and city tour guide Leigh Jones Handal brings a fresh approach to one of the key titles in Pavilion Books’ trademark series.Charleston, South Carolina is one of the most popular East Coast tourist destinations. The flashpoint of the Civil War, what remains of Fort Sumter in Charleston is still a much-visited attraction, and despite bombardment by the Federal Navy, earthquakes and many hurricanes, the South Carolina city has retained its 19th-century charm.City guide Leigh Jones Handal tells the story of the Charleston she loves through archive photos matched with their modern viewpoint, including the Jenkins Orphanage whose band were the likely originators of the Charleston dance. There are vintage photos of the great plantation houses, plus the grand buildings on Meeting Street, and the soaring spires of Charleston’s many churches.Downtown many of the classic mansions, such as the Miles Brewton House, have been retained, along with the Market Hall and the Customs House, and though the trolleys no longer run along Broad Street, it is still recognizable from a century before.Leigh Jones Handal has uncovered a treasury of vintages images which have been matched with modern photos to show new aspects of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Charleston Then and Now - Leigh Jones Handal

Let MILLION COPY bestselling author Judy Leigh whisk you off to the beaches and beauty of Brittany. Warmhearted, funny and uplifting.Sixty-nine-year-old Fliss has lived a life!A career running her own successful business, a beautiful home, a wardrobe full of designer clothes – Fliss has everything she ever wanted. So why does she feel so lonely?Sixty-six-year-old Shirl didn’t expect to be looking after a baby again, let alone a grown woman who should know better. But with her daughter Gemma struggling to adapt to motherhood, and her boss Fliss increasingly reliant on Shirl to run her life, Shirl never gets a moment to herself. Fliss might not be great at life’s chores, but she is great at seizing opportunities, so when the chance for a jaunt to France’s beautiful Brittany comes her way, she decides it’s just what she and Shirl need. And as the sun-soaked town of Plouvannec-Sur-Mer begins to work its magic on the women, they realise there’s another way to live. From cake-laden patisseries, to joyous local fetes, from food, views and beaches to die for, to a community quick to embrace them, not to mention some rather fine French men for company, perhaps it’s not too late ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Golden Gals' French Adventure - Judy Leigh

The Patrick Melrose Novels hilariously dissect the English upper class, conjuring a world of decadence, amorality, greed, snobbery, and cruelty, but never without the possibility of grace. Taken together, they are one of the most thrilling reading experiences in contemporary fiction. Edward St. Aubyn chronicled the life of Patrick Melrose across five short novels, painting an acrid portrait of a beleaguered and self-loathing world of privilege. Never Mind unfolds over a day and an evening at the family’s chateau in the south of France, where the sadistic and terrifying figure of David Melrose dominates the lives of his rich and unhappy American wife, Eleanor, and their five-year-old son, Patrick. Bad News opens as Patrick, now twenty-two years old, sets off to collect his father’s ashes from New York, where he will spend a drug-crazed twenty-four hours.Back in England, Some Hope offers Patrick the possibility of recovery (and the most debauched and riotous dinner party in contemporary fiction). The Booker-shortlisted Mother’s Milk returns to the family chateau, where Patrick, now married and a father himself, struggles with child rearing, adultery, his mother’s desire for assisted suicide, and the loss of the family home. At Last, set over the single day of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Patrick Melrose Novels - Edward St. Aubyn

AS SEEN ON Netflix''s The Playbook''Patrick has an incredible ability to bring out the best in you.'' - NAOMI OSAKA''[Champion Mindset] captures the essence of what it takes to succeed at the highest level, not just in tennis but in life.''- MIKE TYSON''Patrick''s instinct for success and excellence translates across virtually everything he does-and I''m so thrilled he''s finally put down his secrets between two covers to share with the rest of us.'' - ANNA WINTOUR''Champion Mindset is a testament for anyone striving for greatness-a reminder that with the right mindset and guidance, even the impossible can be achieved by those who dare to dream.'' - STEFANOS TSITSIPAS''[Patrick] took me from great to historic.'' - SERENA WILLIAMS--------------------------------------------------- FOREWORD BY COCO GAUFF''Why are you here? Simple. You want to win.''An international icon in the world of tennis, legendary coach Patrick Mouratoglou has been instrumental in shaping the careers of superstar players - from Serena Williams and Holger Rune to Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka. Now, in Champion Mindset, he shares the invaluable principles, skills, and tools that have forged tennis champions, revealing the keys that have unlocked his players'' success over the years - and how we can apply them to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Champion Mindset - Patrick Mouratoglou

Enter the Grishaverse with book one of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by number one New York Times-bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas. Now with a stunning new cover and exclusive bonus material: The Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) and a Q&A with Leigh Bardugo. Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold - a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. But when her regiment is attacked, Alina unleashes dormant magic not even she knew she possessed. Now Alina will enter a lavish world of royalty and intrigue as she trains with the Grisha, her country's magical military elite - and falls under the spell of their notorious leader, the Darkling. He believes Alina can summon a force capable of destroying the Shadow Fold and reuniting their war-ravaged country, but only if she can master her untamed gift. As the threat to the kingdom mounts and Alina unlocks the secrets of her past, she will make a dangerous discovery that could threaten all she loves and the very future of a nation. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Shadow and Bone - Leigh Bardugová

Enter the Grishaverse with book one of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by number one New York Times-bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas. Now with a stunning new cover and exclusive bonus material: The Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) and a Q&A with Leigh Bardugo. Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold - a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. But when her regiment is attacked, Alina unleashes dormant magic not even she knew she possessed. Now Alina will enter a lavish world of royalty and intrigue as she trains with the Grisha, her country's magical military elite - and falls under the spell of their notorious leader, the Darkling. He believes Alina can summon a force capable of destroying the Shadow Fold and reuniting their war-ravaged country, but only if she can master her untamed gift. As the threat to the kingdom mounts and Alina unlocks the secrets of her past, she will make a dangerous discovery that could threaten all she loves and the very future of a nation. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Shadow and Bone - Leigh Bardugová

Audiokniha: Cyklus 12 rozhlasových her o životě Ježíše Krista. Dorothy Leigh Sayersová se této látky chopila jako zkušená spisovatelka- a přitom s pokorou a s úctou k biblické látce, k níž přibrala pár legend, které se k biblickému vyprávění později připojili. V každém příběhu uslyšíte úryvek z Ježíšova příběhu, tak jak jej zachytil některý z evangelistů. Potom kulisy oživnou , rozpovídají se a vy jste svědky mezihry, která v bibli takto zapsána není. Tady už v sobě Dorothy Leigh Sayersová detektivářku nezapře.

Objev podobné jako Zrozen, aby byl králem - Dorothy Leigh Sayersová - audiokniha

Inspired by myth, fairy tale, and folklore, no. 1 New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo has crafted a deliciously atmospheric collection of short stories filled with betrayals, revenge, sacrifice, and love.Love speaks in flowers. Truth requires thorns.Travel to a world of dark bargains struck by moonlight, of haunted towns and hungry woods, of talking beasts and gingerbread golems, where a young mermaid's voice can summon deadly storms and where a river might do a lovestruck boy's bidding but only for a terrible price.Inspired by myth, fairy tale, and folklore, no. 1 New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo has crafted a deliciously atmospheric collection of short stories filled with betrayals, revenge, sacrifice, and love.Perfect for new readers and dedicated fans, these tales will transport you to lands both familiar and strange - to a fully realized world of dangerous magic that millions have visited through the novels of the Grishaverse.This collection of six stories includes three brand-new tales, all of them lavishly illustrated with art by Sara Kiplin that changes with each turn of the page, culminating in six stunning full-spread illustrations as rich in detail as the stories themselves.

Objev podobné jako The Language of Thorns - Leigh Bardugová

AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘A richly imagined, intricate tale of magic and intrigue’ DEBORAH HARKNESS, #1 bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches‘Riveting… Leigh Bardugo''s characters are so three dimensional you want to reach through the page’ DIANA GABALDON, #1 bestselling author of Outlander‘A wonderful, transporting ride through history… a deeply romantic novel’ KATHERINE ARDEN, bestselling author of The Bear and The Nightingale-----FATE CAN BE CHANGED.CURSES CAN BE BROKEN.In a shabby house in the new capital of Madrid, Luzia Cotado uses scraps of magic to get through her days of endless toil. But when her scheming mistress discovers her scullion is hiding a talent for little miracles, she demands Luzia use those gifts to win over the royal court.Determined to seize this chance to better her fortunes, Luzia plunges into a world of power-hungry nobility, desperate kings, holy men and seers, where the lines between magic, science and fraud blur. With the pyres of the Inquisition burning, she must use every bit of her wit and resilience to win fame and hide the truth of her ancestry – even if that means enlisting the help of an embittered immortal familiar, whose own secrets could cost her everything.From the Sunday Times ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Familiar - Leigh Bardugová

From award-winning writer and theorist Tao Leigh Goffe, an urgent investigation into the intertwined history of colonialism and the climate crisis – and the lessons we can learn to fight for a better world. Our planet is on the precipice of dramatic ecological breakdown and climate despair is at an all-time high. But there are many communities who have survived beyond the environmental destruction wrought on them by colonialism – and they hold the solutions for climate repair.Using the Caribbean as a case study, Tao Leigh Goffe traces the vibrant and complex history of the islands back to 1492 and the arrival of Christopher Columbus when the Caribbean became the subject of Western exploitation. Charting the human and ecological forces that have shaped the islands, Goffe examines the legacy of fierce warrior Queen Nanny of the Maroons, engages in pressing cultural debate about stolen artefacts and human remains which are kept hidden in museum archives, and visits Indigenous farming cooperatives who are using ancestral knowledge to rebuild their communities. Using the Caribbean as a both a warning and a guide, Dark Laboratory takes hopeful and galvanizing teachings from the islands communities to offer illuminating solutions to the ecological crisis.From guano ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Dark Laboratory - Dr Tao Leigh Goffe

It''s time to join the party! Adventure awaits readers of all ages on Día de Muertos in this stunningly original and lushly illustrated tour de force about family, love, and overcoming grief from #1 bestselling superstar Leigh Bardugo and World Fantasy Award and Hugo Award-winner John Picacio.Everyone in the neighborhood was getting ready for the party. Everyone knew somebody on the guest list. . . . This was the day the dead returned. There''s a party tonight, but Cala doesn''t want to go. While her family prepares for the celebration, Cala grieves her grandfather and tries to pretend she''s not afraid. But when she is separated from her family at the cemetery, Cala encounters four mysterious riders who will show her she is actually quite brave after all. Brimming with magic and humor, The Invisible Parade is the first picture-book collaboration between award-winner John Picacio and New York Times bestselling Leigh Bardugo. Set on the night of Día de Muertos, Cala''s story is one of love, loss, and the courage that can be found in unexpected places.

Objev podobné jako The Invisible Parade - Leigh Bardugová

From MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda DickinsonNow in his seventies, Robert Parkin is stunned to find himself the unlikely sex symbol of the village gardening club. Living in happy solitude with his cat Isaac Mewton in the Devon village of Millbrook, entertained by his mischievous chickens and goats, Robert has never figured out the rules of romance. But as the local ladies vie for his company, it soon becomes clear that Robert’s Victoria Sponge cake is the lure, and as his baking prowess grows, so does his confidence. Cheesecakes, meringues, puddings, Robert can do it all, but his real masterpieces are his scones – ginger, rosemary, coconut, fruit, his recipes are inspired and soon come to the attention of the local media. Which county does the best cream tea – Devon or Cornwall? It’s time for an age-old debate to be settled with a competition. Robert’s sisters Bunty and Hattie are both at crossroads in their lives, so news of their brother’s baking competition is the perfect excuse to bring them to Millbrook. And as the siblings relish each other’s company, and Robert relishes being at the heart of his community, a summer of scones ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Vintage Village Bake Off - Judy Leigh

See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone -- Season 2 streaming now!Meet Kaz Brekker and his crew: Jesper, Inej, Wylan, and the star-crossed Nina and Matthias, on the heist of a lifetime in Six of Crows from #1 bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can''t pull it off alone. . . . A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can''t walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz''s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don''t kill each other first. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo returns to the breathtaking world of the Grishaverse in this unforgettable tale about the opportunity—and the adventure—of a lifetime. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugová

Founder and Medical Director of the Center for New Medicine and the Cancer Center for Healing Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy shares an integrative approach to preventing and treating cancer, with a practical program and strategies. "This book will empower you with knowledge that just might save your life or the life of a loved one" (Ty M. Bollinger, author of The Truth About Cancer). When it comes to cancer, conventional doctors are trained to treat their patients exclusively with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. These methods are grueling on the whole body - and they don't treat beyond the tumor or the cancer itself. The focus is on the disease, not the whole person - and because of this, the outcomes in conventional medicine can be bleak. But it doesn't have to be this way. Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy has developed a whole-person approach to treating cancer - and these treatments have helped thousands of patients through her Cancer Center for Healing. In The Cancer Revolution, Dr. Connealy shows you how to get to the root causes of cancer and the practical steps you can take to get back on the path to healing -- from balancing your body's chemistry with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Cancer Revolution - Leigh Connealy

From the USA Today bestselling author of Be BOLD Today, Leigh BurgessBold leadership doesn't happen by chance, it happens by choice. Boldness isn't something you're born with. It's something you build. The BOLD Leader is the neuroscience-based leadership guide for executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders ready to create high-performance momentum and the results that matter most. Grounded in real-world tools and the signature D90 Method, this book helps you improve decision-making, lead under pressure, and activate bold, strategic leadership that fuels both personal growth and sustainable success. Bestselling author and Bold Industries Group founder Leigh Burgess delivers a transformative approach informed by neuroscience, leadership psychology, and decades of lived experience. Using the BOLD Framework—Believe, Own, Learn, Design—and the D90 Method, you'll adopt a bold mindset and strategy that drives real, measurable change for yourself and your teams. Inside, you'll learn how to: Use fear as a signal, not a stop sign, to lead with clarity under pressureNavigate high-stakes conversations with trust and presenceMake confident, aligned decisions without overthinkingAccelerate your impact with tools to expand your capacity and sharpen your edgeCreate lasting momentum in just 90 days using the D90 Method The BOLD Leader gives you the mindset, structure, and tools ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The BOLD Leader: Decide What Matters and Deliver What Counts - Leigh Burgess

The hunter arrives in an isolated community in the Tasmanian wilderness with a single purpose in mind: to find the last thylacine, the tiger of fable, fear and legend. The man is in the employ of the mysterious ''Company'', but his sinister purpose is never revealed and as his relationship with a grieving mother and her two children becomes more ambiguous, the hunt becomes his own. Leigh''s Tasmania is a place where the wilderness can still claim lives; where the connection between people and the land is at best uneasy and cannot be trusted. In prose of exceptional clarity and elegance, Julia Leigh creates an unforgettable picture of a man obsessed by an almost mythical animal in a damp dangerous landscape. The Hunter is the work of a compelling storyteller and a truly remarkable literary stylist.

Objev podobné jako The Hunter - Julia Leigh

A funny, charming story about the magic of books from the co-creator of the hit Cbeebies series, Olobob Top.'Leigh Hodgkinson’s delightful picture book about the very real perils of being a much loved and re-read book is both hilarious and adorable.' BookTrust Have you ever wondered what it's like to BE a book? The BEST bits are getting to hang our with your friends and tell amazing stories, but sometimes a good book can end up in the wrong place at the wrong time... And then they might get scribbled on, nibbled on or even lose their last and most important page... And when that happens, it's time to go to... Book Hospital! This funny, reassuring story is a celebration of books and the magic of reading. Because when you love your books, when you're kind to your books and when you read your books, they will take you on a magical journey that you'll never forget...Other books by Leigh Hodgkinson:Pencil DogGoldilocks and Just the One Bear Troll Swap Goldilocks and the Three Potties Colin and the Snoozebox Limelight Larry

Objev podobné jako Book Hospital - Leigh Hodgkinson

This book comprises the memories of more than fifty people who lived and worked in Leigh between 1914 and 1960. They have personally witnessed its transformation from a small fishing village into a bustling commuter town. However, here is the evidence that these now respectable ladies and gentlemen were, in fact, the children who roller skated down Church Hill, rode runaway donkeys, fell into Prittle Brook and flooded the headmistress’s study. They are also the people who were wage earners at fourteen and air-raid wardens at twenty. They went to war for their country, answered the call for help at Dunkirk, and supported soldiers before D-Day. Individually, these stories are interesting; together they create a fascinating picture of a Leigh that has long gone.

Objev podobné jako Voices of Leigh-on-Sea - Judith Williams

''Firefighters are a unique breed. It takes a certain kind of individual to enter a burning building to rescue someone they have never met before.'' A third-generation firefighter, Leigh Hosy-Pickett has seen it all in his twenty-five years in the job. He''s battled infernos and pulled people from the wreckage of twisted metal. He''s experienced pain and trauma in the discharge of his duty, and been supported by the laughter and strength of character you find within every fire station. A family away from home, firefighters share intimate trust and healthy mutual banter - a spark of light often desperately needed amongst the darkness. Leigh shares his deeply personal story and the funniest, most eye-opening and moving experiences from a life lived amongst the smoke. A celebration of the everyday heroism of our Fire Service, Up In Smoke is a clear-eyed and honest record of the many sacrifices made for us all in the line of duty. ''A real insight into the commitment of our firefighters'' Nick Knowles ''Highly inspiring and impossible to put down'' Nazir Afzal OBE

Objev podobné jako Up in Smoke - My True Story of Life as a Firefighter - Leigh Hosy-Pickett

Audiokniha: Všimli jste si portrétu ženy na titulní straně knihy? Líbí? Během pár vteřin ho nakreslila Midjourney – stačilo jí dát pár pokynů a navíc za to nic nechtěla. Midjourney je totiž umělá inteligence a třeba o tisíc originálních obrázků ji můžete požádat i vy. Ještě před půl rokem by to nešlo… O knize Digitální technologie se vyvíjejí překotným tempem a je čím dál těžší s nimi držet krok. Který z dnešních vynálezů je pouze „hype“ – bublina odsouzená k prasknutí, a co skutečný „game-changer“? Na odpovědích záleží naše osobní budoucnost, ale i prosperita celé společnosti. Patrick Zandl patří už třetí dekádu mezi přední znalce nových technologií. V této knize srozumitelně objasňuje, jak fungují, a střízlivě posuzuje jejich budoucí potenciál. Neomezuje se přitom na technologie samotné, důraz klade i na jejich společenské dopady. Protože převratné vynálezy přinášejí nečekané příležitosti i nečekané hrozby. Při čtení knihy mimo jiné pochopíte: - Skutečný princip fungování kryptoměn, jejich možnosti a limity. Sami se pak můžete kvalifikovaněji rozhodnout, jestli do nich investovat. - Jakou budoucnost mají další aplikace blockchainu – nahradí tzv. chytré smlouvy notáře? - Proč umělá inteligence představuje revolučního pomocníka v medicíně či průmyslu, ale nebezpečný prvek v trestním systému. - Jaké možnosti ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Mýty a naděje digitálního světa - Patrick Zandl - audiokniha

Cooking should be simple, accessible, and enjoyableIf you’re looking for a between-meals snack or even a simple but quick dinner, Patrick Zeinali, the personality behind a massive online community hungry for quick and easy recipes of all varieties, has you covered with 80 recipes to satiate your cravings.Having begun his online culinary journey in 2019, Patrick''s determination to spread far and wide the fact that cooking can be as easy as you want it to be has since amassed him millions of followers across platforms.Open up It’s So Easy to Make! and choose the recipe that’s right for you. Many recipes won’t need more than 10 minutes and most will not require many ingredients. Before you know it, you’ll have the perfect sweet or savory dish that can be made just about anywhere–perfect for when you’re short on ingredients, time, or inspiration.In this book, Patrick offers up 40 savory recipes such as Fluffy Cheese Bread, Honey Butter Fried Chicken, and Spicy Potato Noodles, as well as 40 sweet recipes like Jelly Roll Ups, Chocolate Ganache Cake, and the Korean Ice Cream Bar. You''ll find these recipes and more categorized but their savory versus sweet profiles and their status as an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako It's So Easy to Make - Author Patrick Zeinali

Inspired by his own eccentric aunt, Patrick Dennis''s Auntie Mame is a madcap comedy, published with an afterword by Matteo Codignola in Penguin Modern Classics.''Auntie Mame and I learned to love one another in as brief and painless a period as possible. That her amazing personality would attract me, just as it had seduced thousands of others, was a foregone conclusion. Her helter-skelter charm was, after all, notorious ...''When shy young heir Patrick is orphaned at the tender age of ten, the only family he has is his wealthy and eccentric aunt, a fabulous New York socialite named Mame. While prone to dramatic costumes, flights of fancy and expensive whims - not least her lives as a muse and a Southern belle - Auntie Mame will raise Patrick the only way she knows how: with madcap humour, mishaps, unforgettable friends and lots and lots of love. Turned into a play, a musical, and adapted into a 1974 film directed by Gene Saks and starring Lucille Ball, Auntie Mame is the most magnificent and hilarious work of love, style, wit and the life of a very modern Aunt. Patrick Dennis (1921-76) was one of the most widely read American authors of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Auntie Mame - Patrick Dennis

LONGLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE 2021''One of the year''s funniest books'' i Paper''Funny, smart, soulful and sometimes devastating ... It made me laugh and cry'' EMILIE PINE, author of Notes to Self_______________Patrick Freyne has tried a lot of stupid ideas in his life. Now, he is here to tell you about them: like the time (aged 5) he opened a gate and let a horse out of its field, just to see what would happen; or the time (aged 19) he jumped out of a plane for charity, even though he didn''t much care about the charity and was sure he''d end up dead; or the time (aged old enough to know better) he used a magazine as a funnel for fuel when the petrol cap on his band''s van broke.He has also learned a few things: about the power of group song; about the beauty of physically caring for another human being; about childlessness; about losing friends far too young. Life as seen through the eyes of Patrick Freyne is stranger, funnier and a lot more interesting than life as we generally know it. Like David Sedaris or Nora Ephron, he creates an environment all his own - ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako OK, Let's Do Your Stupid Idea - Patrick Freyne

Patrick Hennessey''s The Junior Officers'' Reading Club is a lucid, witty account of all the horror, boredom and exhilaration of war. Patrick Hennessey is pretty much like any other member of Generation X: he spent the first half of the noughties reading books at university, going out, listening to house music and watching war films. He also, as an officer in the Grenadier guards, fought in some of the most violent combat the British army has seen in decades. Telling the story of how a modern soldier is made, from the testosterone-heavy breeding ground of Sandhurst to the nightmare of Iraq and Afghanistan, The Junior Officers'' Reading Club is already being hailed as a modern classic. ''Soldiers who can write are as rare as writers who can strip down a machinegun in 40 seconds'' Christopher Hart, Sunday Times ''An extraordinary memoir ... Hennessey has a reporter''s eye for detail and a soldier''s nose for bullshit'' John Shirley, Guardian ''High tempo, full-on, honest and revealing'' Patrick Bishop, Evening Standard ''The most accomplished work of military witness to emerge from British war-fighting since 1945'' Boyd Tonkin, Independent ''Remarkable ... conveys vividly what it''s like to experience combat'' Jeremy Paxman, Daily Telegraph, Books ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Junior Officers' Reading Club - Patrick Hennessey

The art of the multi-award-winning, beloved Mutts creator Patrick McDonnell and the greatest super heroes of the Marvel Universe come together in this spectacular and bestselling graphic novel“The Super Hero’s Journey is a genuinely moving treatise on the inspiration we can take from others, and an antidote for cynicism.” —Alex Ross, Fantastic Four: Full Circle Imbued with the creativity, artwork, and heart of Patrick McDonnell, this graphic novel love letter features the classic Marvel super heroes including the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Black Panther, and Spider-Man, and is the synthesis of McDonnell’s positive, inspirational sensibility and Marvel’s blockbuster brand. Using the Marvel Universe as avatars, McDonnell muses on how comics changed his life and inspired him to become a cartoonist, instilling a moral sensibility that he carries through his work and his life. Visually striking, The Super Hero’s Journey incorporates panels from classic Marvel comics as a tribute by McDonnell to his heroes—Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and the other creators of the Marvel Universe—alongside inspirational quotes from Eckhart Tolle, Thoreau, and others, presenting an adventure unlike any you have ever read. "McDonnell’s unexpected conceit flies high and makes a perfect landing.” —Publishers Weekly [Starred Review]“A ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Super Hero’s Journey - Patrick McDonnell

Audiokniha: Dáma, která měla ráda čisté záchodky - audiokniha obsahuje humorný příběh o tom, jak se i v neštěstí na vás může osud nečekaně usmát, když si potrpíte na čistých toaletách. Autor James Patrick Donleavy. Čte Petra Špalková, Jan Hartl, Jiří Dvořák. Kronika jedné z nejzvláštnějších událostí, o kterých se kdy v New Yorku povídalo. Román Jamese Patricka Donleavyho vypráví příběh ženy, které se ve třiačtyřiceti letech stalo to, co potkává mnoho lidí v tomto věku – opustí ji životní druh a dospělé děti vyletí z rodného hnízda. Hlavní hrdinka Jocelyn Guenevere Marchantierová-Jonesová (Petra Špalková) se s tím zpočátku vyrovnává se ctí, ale postupem času upadá do podivné strnulosti a čím dál větší materiální bídy. V okamžiku, kdy se už zdá, že její život nemůže dospět jinam než k chmurnému dobrovolnému konci, vyplatí se jí zásada, kterou jí vštěpovala její babička, totiž „používat jen ty nejčistší z čistých záchodků“, a to naprosto nečekaným způsobem. Brilantně vypointovaný, a přitom tak nejednoznačně vyznívající příběh této až do poslední chvíle hrdé, vtipné a ironické hrdinky je zábavný a dojemný zároveň. James Patrick Donleavy James Patrick Donleavy se narodil roku 1926 v New Yorku a většinu svého života prožil v Irsku; proto si ho ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Dáma, která měla ráda čisté záchodky - James Patrick Donleavy - audiokniha