an american tragedy theodore dreiser

An American Masterpiece Clyde Griffiths finds his social-climbing aspirations and love for a rich and beautiful debutante threatened when his lower-class pregnant girlfriend gives him an ultimatum.

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A master of gritty naturalism, Theodore Dreiser explores the corruption of the American dream in The Financier. Frank Cowperwood, a fiercely ambitious businessman, emerges as the very embodiment of greed as he relentlessly seeks satisfaction in wealth, women, and power. As Cowperwood deals and double-deals, betrays and is in turn betrayed, his rise and fall come to represent the American success story stripped down to brutal realities-a struggle for spoils without conscience or pity. Dreiser''s 1912 classic remains an unsparing social critique as well as a devastating character study of one of the most unforgettable American businessmen in twentieth-century literature.

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`When a girl leaves her home at eighteen, she does one of two things. Either she falls into saving hands and becomes better, or she rapidly assumes the cosmopolitan standard of virtue and becomes worse.'' The tale of Carrie Meeber''s rise to stardom in the theatre and George Hurstwood''s slow decline captures the twin poles of exuberance and exhaustion in modern city life as never before. The premier example of American naturalism, Dreiser''s remarkable first novel has deeply influenced such key writers as William Faulkner, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Saul Bellow, and Joyce Carol Oates. This edition uses the 1900 text, which is regarded as the author''s final version. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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"The book''s large format and beautiful color images make this title a worthy addition to any collection in need of information about Native American art and customs, or clothing tradition and design."--Library JournalMore than five centuries of native peoples'' artistry.Native Americans crafted beautiful clothing out of skins, pigment, quills and sinew. The collection of photographs in this outstanding reference celebrates this decorative genius. Many of the 300 photographs from more than 60 leading museums and private collections have never been published previously.The book describes the clothing in fascinating detail, from moccasins and tunics to sashes, bags and ceremonial and burial costumes. Theodore Brasser explains who made what and how, as well as the meanings of the different kinds of decoration, such as beadwork, embroidery, appliqué, patchwork, weaving and dyeing. There are also many examples of native pottery and other historic artifacts that depict themes used in the clothes.Native American Clothing provides a thorough historical background of the many influences on this clothing, including:MythologyClimateSocial statusGeographyPolitical standingContact with European settlers.WealthThe book covers the entire North American continent and is organized by tribal groups and regions whilst numerous maps show the ranges of the tribes and convey how trade and travel spread cultural ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This book is the first comprehensive analysis of a crucial transitional period in American history, when the nation abandoned its previous isolationist tradition and accepted the burdens of global leadership in the aftermath of World War II.American society, culture, economy and politics were all transformed in the postwar era, as an abundant society evolved and confronted crucial issues such as coping with the nuclear age and addressing civil rights. During the presidency of Harry Truman, the United States undertook the reconstruction of Europe, the occupation of Germany and Japan, participated in the judicial prosecution of war criminals and instituted the policies and agencies necessary to confront the expansion of Soviet power as the Cold War took shape. The structure of a modern national security state began to form as the military was reorganized to accommodate the possible use of nuclear weapons and combat newly arisen threats. Alongside analyzing the historical, political and economic developments that led to America’s dramatic transformation, each chapter also sheds light on key figures of the era including Eleanor Roosevelt, Humphrey Bogart and Bayard Rustin.The Genesis of an American Superpower is a unique resource aimed at general readers and undergraduates, graduates and scholars alike interested in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Compelling story of US cricket in the 21st century – a game that was once a proud part of American sports, lost its way and is now returning.Cricket in America? Usually the conjunction of those words is greeted with disbelief. Most Americans, if they are aware of cricket at all, regard it as an esoteric pastime popular with South Asians. Even old world cricket fans are often unaware of America’s long and proud cricketing history. This riveting book:Introduces us to the men and women at the helm of the US cricketing resurgence: from LA ex-gang members to the Bronx woman teaching cricket at a New York high school, to the dreamers and idealists keeping the cricket flag flying in the most unlikely of backwatersTells the full story of the Compton Homies and Popz, the team from South Central Los Angeles that brought cricket to one of the harshest urban environments on the planetFeatures the tragi-comic tale of the dysfunctional governing body and the ups and downs of the national team, from underachievement to exile to an unlikely triumph on the world stageBrings us the views of players, administrators, movers and shakers, plus commentators who have strived to revive the game ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Part of the Hero Classics series“Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.”Douglass cultivated himself to such an extent that the listeners of his lectures doubted if his narratives were true. His autobiography is both a compelling tale of a slave and a contribution to the public discourse on slavery. His language is poetic and precise honed in its simplicity as if something artificially put together but immensely natural at the same time. Opening this book is opening the door into Douglass''s consciousness and tracking his inner journey of finding himself in the world: a story of his childhood and youth – a long and laborious path to freedom. Douglass talks about the explicit punishments and tortures that slaves were exposed to. Despite the suffering, he emphasizes the power of self-education and continuous resistance that pushes one to fight their predicament. The publication of this book was such an unprecedented event that the author had to leave the US for Europe for about two years. The fact that Douglass''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A love letter to America from the pen of actor, producer, immigrant, and activist Wilmer Valderrama.In this timely memoir, Valderrama looks back on his journey from a tiny pueblo in Venezuela to the big city of Los Angeles—how he discovered his calling as an actor and later as a USO Global Ambassador, found work in Hollywood as an unproven Latino actor, and used his determination and success to build a new life for himself, his family, and many others.Raised by two hard working parents as they navigated their family through a rapidly changing country and the rise of Venezuela''s controversial former leader Hugo Chavez, Valderrama delves into his family''s flight from their home and the challenges of emigrating to the United States.After being cast in a school theatre production, Valderrama knew he had found his calling and began thinking of ways to help support his struggling family. He would attempt the impossible: find work in Hollywood as an unproven Latino actor. Following countless auditions and frequent criticisms of his accent, he created the personality that would eventually land him the role as Fez on That 70s Show. It catapulted him to stardom.Over the coming years, he would create the smash ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Blues Brothers hit theatres on June 20, 1980. Their scripted mission was to save a local Chicago orphanage; but Aykroyd, who conceived and wrote much of the film, had a greater mission: to honour the then-seemingly forgotten tradition of rhythm and blues, some of whose greatest artists - Aretha Franklin, James Brown, John Lee Hooker, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles - made the film as unforgettable as its wild car chases. Much delayed and vastly over budget, beset by mercurial and oft drugged-out stars, The Blues Brothers opened to outraged reviews. However, in the 44 years since it has been acknowledged a classic: inducted into the National Film Registry for its cultural significance, even declared a 'Catholic classic' by the Church itself, and re-aired thousands of times on television to huge worldwide audiences. It is, undeniably, one of the most significant films of the 20th century.The saga behind The Blues Brothers, as Daniel de Vise reveals, is epic, encompassing the colourful childhoods of Belushi and Aykroyd; the comedic revolution sparked by Harvard's Lampoon and Chicago's Second City; the birth and anecdote-rich, drug-filled early years of Saturday Night Live, where the Blues Brothers were born as an act amidst turmoil and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Help students who are new to the United States get ready to start high school with this nonfiction book that walks them through a typical American school day! It supports students in grades 9–12 as they build English vocabulary and adjust to school in the U.S.An American School DayOutlines the important parts of the school day including arrival, lunchtime, class changes, and the different school subjectsCovers places to know to help newcomers confidently navigate within and around the schoolIncludes pictures and short captions to help students visualize the school day while strengthening English vocabularyEngages students with vibrant photographsImagine you just moved to a new country and have never attended school there. Would you know what to expect? Would you know how to greet others? Chances are you might not! This nonfiction book helps newcomers gain confidence before they head to school. Families and students will see grade-appropriate examples of what students can expect to encounter on a regular day at school with this useful book.

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This hilarious collection of short stories from the award-winning humorist Simon Rich includes the story that inspired the Seth Rogen comedy An American Pickle. Having skewered the problems of falling in and out of love in The Last Girlfriend on Earth, Simon Rich''s next book is another subject we can all relate to: parents and their kids. From the perils of raising an actual monster in Manhattan - it''s pretty hard to find teachers who really understand the talents of a five-year-old with horns and a taste for blood - to Sell Out, the story of Simon''s ancestor, returned to life decades after an industrial accident involving pickling brine, these stories are inventive, witty and sometimes a bit too much like real life.

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American political theorist Robert Dahl’s 1961 work of political theory exhibits deep levels of creative thinking. When Dahl wrote, the American system of liberal democracy was generally considered to be shaped by a small group of powerful individuals who dominate because they are wealthy and influential. But by connecting the evidence in a new way in Who Governs? Dahl argued convincingly against this view.Dahl suggested that power is actually distributed among a number of competing groups, and that each of those groups seeks to influence decisions. He puts forward a definition of political power as the ability to make others do what you want them to, concluding that – while most people do not actively participate in politics and so do not exert a direct influence – power is still fragmented, and citizens do indirectly shape decision-making.Dahl’s novel explanation of the existing evidence emerged from a study of three areas of policy-making in the city of New Haven: political nominations, urban redevelopment, and public education. His research revealed that different people wielded power in each area, and that only the mayor, whose power is checked by those who vote for him, was powerful in all three. These new connections allowed ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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LP vinyl - Leonard Bernstein byl jedním z nejvýznamnějších dirigentů své doby a prvním americkým dirigentem, který vedl významný americký symfonický orchestr. Leonard Bernstein byl jedním z nejvýznamnějších dirigentů své doby a prvním americkým dirigentem, který vedl významný americký symfonický orchestr. Byl hudebním ředitelem Newyorské filharmonie a dirigoval přední světové orchestry. Jako uznávaný klavírista často dirigoval klavírní koncerty. To je případ této legendární nahrávky Gershwinovy RHAPSODY IN BLUE společně s Columbia Symphony Orchestra. Seznam stop Strana A Rhapsody In Blue Strana B An American In Paris

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The daughter of immigrants and civil rights activists, Vice President Kamala Harris was raised in a California community that cared deeply about social justice. As she rose to prominence as a political leader, her experiences would become her guiding light as she grappled with an array of complex issues and learned to bring a voice to the voiceless. In The Truths We Hold, Harris reckons with the big challenges we face together.Drawing on the hard-won wisdom and insight from her own career and the work of those who have most inspired her, she communicates a vision of shared struggle, shared purpose, and shared values as we confront the great work of our day. A compelling life story and a galvanising account of how meaningful change is made, The Truths We Hold offers essential insight into Kamala Harris’s journey to this pivotal moment in her career and in American history.

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Welcome to the newly legal cannabis industry and Washington state''s ''Green Rush.'' Puffin Farm - one of Washington state''s first legitimate canna-businesses - is the brainchild of growers Jade Stefano and Ben Short, the couple at the centre of this cannabis adventure and the driving force behind some of the world''s purest organic, top-quality weed. Open the book and discover detailed first person texts and jaw-droppingly beautiful photographs of the behind-the-scenes cultivation, extraction, and processing of the finest grade, sun-grown, organic cannabis on the market. A first-of-its-kind book, An American Cannabis Story explores the founders'' odyssey, beginning when they met in high school at the tender age of fourteen, and shows how the pair went on to develop multi-award-winning techniques and skills that led them to become among the most respected cannabis growers in the USA.

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"This is a beautiful book, full of ideas that could help restore America’s genius for freedom and promise.” — Thomas Moore, New York Times bestselling author of Care of the Soul A lifelong Emerson lover, teacher, and spiritual seeker reveals how American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson’s twelve essential teachings hold the answer to living an authentic and fulfilling life, one that is in harmony with our souls.In this wise, illuminating book, award-winning author Mark Matousek reveals how Emerson’s timeless wisdom can help us with the problems we’re facing today. America’s ‘original Stoic’ confronted many of the issues before us, from polarization to fake news, from crooked politicians and rampant materialism, to the scourge of racism.Matousek explains that Emerson’s path of self-reliance can radically improve your quality of life. The mentor and friend of Henry David Thoreau, Emerson (aka the Oracle of Concord) was America’s first self-help author, and his nation’s conscience for half a century. Like the Stoics before him, he emphasized self-knowledge and mindfulness as paths to happiness; also, self-reliance, cooperation, non-conformity, originality, adaptability, and receptiveness.As Americans are once again discovering the power of Stoicism, Matousek shows why Emerson’s vision is precisely the medicine we need today. The principles ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A stunning new volume from the first Native American Poet Laureate of the United States, informed by her tribal history and connection to the land.

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What does it mean to be an American? The story of the African American past demonstrates the difficulty of answering this seemingly simple question. If being "American" means living in a land of freedom and opportunity, what are we to make of those Americans who were enslaved and have suffered from the limitations of second-class citizenship throughout their lives? African American history illuminates the United States'' core paradoxes, inviting profound questions about what it means to be an American, a citizen, and a human being. This book considers how, for centuries, African Americans have fought for what the black feminist intellectual Anna Julia Cooper called "the cause of freedom." It begins in Jamestown in 1619, when the first shipment of enslaved Africans arrived in that settlement. It narrates the creation of a system of racialized chattel slavery, the eventual dismantling of that system in the national bloodletting of the Civil War, and the ways that civil rights disputes have continued to erupt in the more than 150 years since Emancipation. This Very Short Introduction carries forward to the Black Lives Matter movement, a grass-roots activist convulsion that declared that African Americans'' present and past have value and meaning. At a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A compelling account of how a group of Hasidic Jews established its own local government on American soilSettled in the mid-1970s by a small contingent of Hasidic families, Kiryas Joel is an American town with few parallels in Jewish history—but many precedents among religious communities in the United States. This book tells the story of how this group of pious, Yiddish-speaking Jews has grown to become a thriving insular enclave and a powerful local government in upstate New York. While rejecting the norms of mainstream American society, Kiryas Joel has been stunningly successful in creating a world apart by using the very instruments of secular political and legal power that it disavows. Nomi Stolzenberg and David Myers paint a richly textured portrait of daily life in Kiryas Joel, exploring the community's guiding religious, social, and economic norms. They delve into the roots of Satmar Hasidism and its charismatic founder, Rebbe Joel Teitelbaum, following his journey from nineteenth-century Hungary to post–World War II Brooklyn, where he dreamed of founding an ideal Jewish town modeled on the shtetls of eastern Europe. Stolzenberg and Myers chart the rise of Kiryas Joel as an official municipality with its own elected local government. They show ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The American President is an enthralling account of American presidential actions from the assassination of William McKinley in 1901 to Bill Clinton''s last night in office in January 2001. William Leuchtenburg, one of the great presidential historians of the century, portrays each of the presidents in a chronicle sparkling with anecdote and wit.Leuchtenburg offers a nuanced assessment of their conduct in office, preoccupations, and temperament. His book presents countless moments of high drama: FDR hurling defiance at the "economic royalists" who exploited the poor; ratcheting tension for JFK as Soviet vessels approach an American naval blockade; a grievously wounded Reagan joking with nurses while fighting for his life.This book charts the enormous growth of presidential power from its lowly state in the late nineteenth century to the imperial presidency of the twentieth. That striking change was manifested both at home in periods of progressive reform and abroad, notably in two world wars, Vietnam, and the war on terror.Leuchtenburg sheds light on presidents battling with contradictory forces. Caught between maintaining their reputation and executing their goals, many practiced deceits that shape their image today. But he also reveals how the country''s leaders pulled off magnificent achievements worthy of the nation''s pride. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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It takes aliens (or an Emily Jane) to help us see our society for the bizarre, sugary, microplastic-poisoned dream it is. Edgar Cantero. From the author of On Earth as It Is on Television and Here Beside the Rising Tide... Many full moons ago, a young American boy with ambition in his belly and the moon in his veins followed his destiny west, determined to carve a path to success no matter the carnage. Two centuries later, a city is captivated by the strange and savage murder of a young woman. Her roommate, Natasha, no longer able to afford their apartment alone - and hounded by both rumours of wolves and a pop-star''s angry fan-swarm - has resorted to living in her car. There''s nothing left for her... except vengeance. Across town, Shane LaSalle is about to see his wildest dreams come true. He already has a gorgeous apartment and a high paying job in venture capital. Now the partners of Barrington Equity have invited him to board the company''s private jet for an exclusive retreat. But with partnership finally in his reach, Shane realizes he''s losing his taste for just how ruthless and all - consuming the firm is. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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If you ever wondered who becomes an American ambassador and why, this is the book for you. It describes how Foreign Service officers become ambassadors by rising up through the ranks, and why they typically make up about 70 percent of the total number of ambassadors. It also covers where the other 30 percent come from—the political appointees who get the job because they helped elect the president by supporting him as a campaign contributor, a political ally, or a personal friend. It explains why, despite being illegal and a threat to national security, selling the title of ambassador remains a common practice that is also unique to the United States. It considers why some suggestions for reform are misguided, what might be done, and why who the president is matters so much in determining how well the United States will be represented abroad.This updated and revised edition of Jett''s classic book not only provides a timely overview of American ambassadorship for Foreign Service Officers, aspiring diplomats, and interested citizens, but also calls for much-needed reform, describing the dire implications of failing to change our ambassadorial appointments process for the future of American diplomatic practice and foreign policy.

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An incisive memoir of Rachel M. Brownstein’s seemingly quintessential Jewish mother, a resilient and courageous immigrant in New York. When she arrived alone in New York in 1924, eighteen-year-old Reisel Thaler resembled the other Yiddish-speaking immigrants from Eastern Europe who accompanied her. Yet she already had an American passport tucked in her scant luggage. Reisel had drawn her first breath on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 1905, then was taken back to Galicia (in what is now Poland) by her father before she turned two. She was, as she would boast to the end of her days, “American born.” The distinguished biographer and critic Rachel M. Brownstein began writing about her mother Reisel during the Trump years, dwelling on the tales she told about her life and the questions they raised about nationalism, immigration, and storytelling. For most of the twentieth century, Brownstein’s mother gracefully balanced her identities as an American and a Jew. Her values, her language, and her sense of timing inform the imagination of the daughter who recalls her in her own old age. The memorializing daughter interrupts, interprets, and glosses, sifting through alternate versions of the same stories using scenes, songs, and books from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Recasts Italian American food culture as an American "invention" resonant with traces of tradition.

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From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Sierra Simone comes a steamy new polyamorous romance trilogy with a dash of politics and a pinch of magic.Her name is Greer Galloway, and she serves at the pleasure of the president of the United States.The sharp-eyed granddaughter of a former vice president, Greer is well-versed in politics and people-but not romance. Not when she is warned to keep her kisses to herself. Except her first kiss goes to the man who will one day lead the country, war hero Maxen Ashley "Ash" Colchester, and her second goes to his best friend and future vice president, Embry Moore. When the three collide in the Oval Office many years later, the unsaid words between them leave Greer breathless and burning.It starts with a stolen kiss under an English sky, and it ends with a walk down the aisle. It starts when Ash asks Embry to find the girl they both lost, and it ends with Greer''s heart split in two. It starts with buried secrets and dangerous desires...and ends with three people bound together with a ruthless, all-encompassing love sharper than any barbed wire.This is the story of an American Queen.

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From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Sierra Simone comes the next installment in a steamy new polyamorous romance trilogy with a dash of politics and a pinch of magic.His name is Embry Moore, and he serves at the pleasure of the President of the United States...for now.Embry has been many things. He''s been a son and a stepbrother. An army captain and a vice president. But only with Ash is he a prince. Only with Ash and Greer does his world make sense. Only between them, his king and queen, can he find peace from the demons that haunt him and the battles he''s fought inside himself.But men like Embry aren''t made to be happy. When he and Ash''s beloved First Lady is captured, the resulting chaos threatens to snap the delicate balance the three of them have created. Publicly, Embry is thrown headfirst into international crises, political discord, and looming scandal. Privately, he must battle secrets, betrayals, and the deadly burn of jealousy. With his country in danger and his heart on the line, Embry knows sacrifice is inevitable. He knows a love as sharp as his can cut both ways. He knows, as a man ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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For a beloved television star in 1950s America, image and reality clash in an insightful novel about fame, marriage, and secrets by the international bestselling author of The Light After the War.New York City, 1950. Dreams come true for radio personality Maggie Lane when she gets her big break in the exciting new world of television. The Maggie Lane Baking Show is on the air.All she has to do is act like the ideal housewife, create sumptuous desserts, charm the showÂ’s sponsors, and sign a morality clause to ensure that her girl-next-door image remains untarnished. Although newlywed Maggie has never baked so much as a cookie, and knows even less about maintaining a home, keeping up appearances is a necessary ingredient for success. Easy. She has a supportive husband and a legion of fans who canÂ’t wait to know her better and better, week after week.ThatÂ’s what sheÂ’s afraid of. Off camera, cracks are showing in her marriage, an old lover makes an unexpected return, and there are secrets from the past that could ruin everything Maggie has worked for. With every dream on the line, Maggie wonders if she can still have it all when the truth about what ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An American general in Wellington’s army?At the age of fourteen, Frederick Robinson fought for the Loyalists in the War of Independence. With their defeat, his now impoverished family took refuge in England. After serving against the French in the West Indies, he worked in army recruitment in London.In 1813 he joined the Peninsular campaign as a Brigade Major General. His journals and letters shed light on the local topography and the personalities he encounters – the British grandees of Oporto, landed gentry, priests and peasants, Wellington and his generals and the common soldier. He also describes the marches across country and the battles of Vitoria, San Sebastian, the Nime and Toulouse.Subsequently, he commanded a division in America during the War of 1812. After colonial governorships in Upper Canada and Tobago, he continued to contribute as a Regimental Colonel. At his death in 1852, he was the longest-serving soldier in the British Army.

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A new era begins for Captain America, helmed by beloved comic legend Mark Waid! The world is happy to have Captain America back - but as his popularity rises and a wave of ''Capmania'' reaches a dangerous fever pitch, is something sinister going on behind the scenes? Meanwhile, when Cap''s shield is lost at the bottom of the ocean, he must adjust to life without his signature weapon. And he''d better do it fast, because Hydra is rising - with a bizarre new leader. And the lord of the Dream Dimension is plotting to turn Cap''s life into an American nightmare! Plus: Cap teams up with Iron Man to take on M.O.D.O.K. and crosses paths with the new Citizen V! Collecting: Captain America (1998) 1-14, Iron Man & Captain America Annual 1998, Captain America & Citizen V Annual 1998.

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The bestselling author of Four Nights with the Duke returns with a sparkling new Historical romance, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Stephanie Laurens and Lisa Kleypas. The arrogant Duke of Trent intends to marry a well-bred Englishwoman. The last woman he would ever consider marrying is the adventuresome Merry Pelford - an American heiress who has infamously jilted two fiancés.But after one provocative encounter with the captivating Merry, Trent desires her more than any woman he has ever met. He is determined to have her as his wife, no matter what it takes. And Trent is a man who always gets what he wants.The problem is, Merry is already betrothed, and the former runaway bride has vowed to make it all the way to the altar. As honour clashes with irresistible passion, Trent realizes the stakes are higher than anyone could have imagined. In his battle to save Merry and win her heart, one thing becomes clear:All is fair in love and war.''Eloisa James is extraordinary.'' - Lisa Kleypas

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Dětský kostým Princezna Anna je určen pro dívky ve věku 5–6 let s výškou 112–116 cm. Kostým obsahuje šaty s třpytivou výšivkou a odepínací bolerko. Neobsahuje boty.

• Šaty s třpytivou výšivkou a fotografií Anny ozdobené květinami a vločkami
• Odepínací bolerko přes ramena pro variabilitu vzhledu
• Vhodné pro hraní doma i na karnevalové akce
• Vyrobeno z 100% polyesteru pro snadnou údržbu

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Panenka Anna vysoká 38 cm z filmu Ledové království 2. Věrně reprodukuje filmovou postavu v ikonickém kostýmu. Hračka vhodná pro děti od 3 let rozvíjí kreativitu a sociální dovednosti.

• Věrné zpracování podle filmové předlohy
• Rozvíjí fantazii a sociální dovednosti
• Kvalitní ikonický kostým
• Bezpečná pro děti od 3 let

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The autobiography of an American icon, Andy Warhol's The Philosophy of Andy Warhol is published in Penguin Modern Classics.'I never think that people die. They just go to department stores'Andy Warhol - American painter, filmmaker, publisher, actor and major figure in the Pop Art movement - was in many ways a reluctant celebrity. Here, in his autobiography, he spills his secrets and muses about love, sex, food, beauty, fame, work, money, success, New York and America and its place in the world. But it is his reflections on himself, his childhood in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the explosion of his career in the Sixties and his life among celebrities - from working with Elizabeth Taylor to partying with the Rolling Stones - that give a true insight into the mind of one of the most iconic figures in twentieth-century culture.Andy Warhol (1928-1987), was an American painter, filmmaker, publisher, actor, and a major figure in the Pop Art movement. He also produced a significant body of film work, including the famous Chelsea Girls; characterised the epoch with the now-famous expression 'fifteen minutes of fame'; produced the first album by The Velvet Underground; and was nearly killed just two days before the assassination of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''OMG!!! This has to be my best book of the year!... Made me laugh and it made me cry!... So heartbreaking but inspiring at the same time. Loved it!'' Goodreads ReviewerA powerful novel about an intersex Nigerian teenager and the courage to be yourself.Raised as a boy in a grand but unhappy family in Nigeria, Otolorin Akinro escapes to boarding school knowing two things: she is truly a girl, and to stay safe, she must hide that truth.Away from the cruelty of her childhood home, Oto blooms even as she strives to be the best boy she can, finding true friendship and working hard to earn a scholarship to an American university, hoping someone out there might help her understand the secrets her body holds.But she cannot stay away forever. Back home for the holidays, though Oto and her beloved twin sister are overjoyed to see each other, their mother''s violence erupts once more and when a terrible incident rips their lives apart, Oto is left alone.As her world goes up in flames, can Otolorin rebuild a life from the ashes of her true self?An Ordinary Wonder is an utterly gripping, heartbreaking and uplifting coming-of-age story about family, identity, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Set obsahuje panenku Annu v látkových šatech a malé vlče polární lišky spolu s pěti doplňky. Miska se může proměnit na jídlo nebo vodu. Hračka je určena pro děti od 3 let.

• Panenka Anna v autentických látkových šatech
• Součástí je roztomilé vlče polární lišky
• Pět multifunkčních doplňků podporujících kreativní hru
• Vhodné pro rozvoj péče a fantazie u dětí

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Tento kosmetický přípravek kombinuje sprchový gel a šampon v jednom a je určen holčičkám od tří let. Je PH neutrální, neobsahuje alkohol ani barviva a obsahuje vitamíny A a E pro šetrnou péči o dětskou pokožku. Atraktivní design s motivem Anny z Ledového království motivuje děti k pravidelné hygieně a může sloužit jako vhodný dárek.

• 2v1 produkt – sprchový gel a šampon v jednom
• PH neutrální a bez alkoholu a barviv, šetrné k dětské pokožce
• Obsahuje vitamíny A a E pro jemnou péči
• Atraktivní motiv Anny z Ledového království motivuje děti k hygieně

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Korunka princezny Anny je inspirována postavou z Ledového království. Je určena pro děti od 3 let a má univerzální velikost. Hodí se jako doplněk ke kostýmu pro karneval i pro domácí hraní.

• Autentický design podle princezny Anny z Ledového království
• Univerzální velikost vhodná pro většinu dětí
• Vhodná pro karneval i domácí hraní
• Snadno doplní kostým princezny

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BABY born Anna světle růžová je 36 cm vysoká panenka s měkkým látkovým tělíčkem, určená pro děti od 1 roku. Panenka má mrkací oči, které se zavírají při uspání, a je dodávána v pastelově růžovém oblečení. Součástí balení je hrací lahvička.

• Měkké látkové tělíčko vhodné pro nejmenší děti
• Realistické mrkací oči při uspávání
• Součástí balení je hrací lahvička
• Pastelově růžové dupačky s čepičkou

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Stavebnice LEGO Mini Anna a Elsa (43284) obsahuje 65 dílků a je určena dětem od 5 let. Set zahrnuje dvě postavičky s pohyblivými rukami a doplňky. Lze jej rozšířit o další LEGO Disney sady.

• Pohybující se ruce postaviček pro lepší hru
• Přiložené doplňky – ledový blesk a slunečnice
• Interaktivní aplikace LEGO Builder pro pomoc při stavění
• Možnost kombinace s dalšími LEGO Disney sety

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In 1872 the mistress of a neighbouring landowner threw herself under a train at a station near Tolstoy''s home. This gave Tolstoy the starting point he needed for composing what many believe to be the greatest novel ever written. In writing Anna Karenina he moved away from the vast historical sweep of War and Peace to tell, with extraordinary understanding, the story of an aristocratic woman who brings ruin on herself. Anna''s tragedy is interwoven with not only the courtship and marriage of Kitty and Levin but also the lives of many other characters. Rich in incident, powerful in characterization, the novel also expresses Tolstoy''s own moral vision. `The correct way of putting the question is the artist''s duty'', Chekhov once insisted, and Anna Karenina was the work he chose to make his point. It solves no problem, but it is deeply satisfying because all the questions are put correctly. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Kniha - autor Sy Montgomery, 272 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Finalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction * New York Times Bestseller * Starred Booklist and Library Journal Editors’ Spring Pick * A Huffington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the Year * One of the Best Books of the Month on Goodreads * Library Journal Best Sci-Tech Book of the Year * An American Library Association Notable Book of the Year “Sy Montgomery’s The Soul of an Octopus does for the creature what Helen Macdonald’s H Is for Hawk did for raptors.” —New Statesman, UK “One of the best science books of the year.” —Science Friday, NPR Another New York Times bestseller from the author of The Good Good Pig, this “fascinating…touching…informative…entertaining” (The Daily Beast) book explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus—a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature—and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. In pursuit of the...

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1943. The sleepy Suffolk village of Bedenham is jerked into the twentieth century and the harsh realities of war by the arrival on its doorstep of an American bomber base and its three thousand inhabitants. For Billy Street, fourteen, a London evacuee uneasily billeted with the village blacksmith, the American invasion is heaven sent - unlimited opportunities and acceptance at last within a community he loves. Yet a concealed past threatens his new happiness. Billy''s schoolteacher, Heather Garrett, awaits word of a husband missing for eighteen months. A stranger to Bedenham, Heather''s sense of isolation - and village suspicions - are heightened when troubled American pilot John Hooper, reaches for her friendship. And daily the skies fill with the bombers and their ten-man crews who, during that bleak autumn of 1943, suffered losses on a catastrophic scale. For Hooper, tormented by earlier loss, leading Misbehavin'' Martha and her disorderly crew safely through their 25 designated bombing missions becomes a personal crusade.

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''Irresistibly fascinating'' MARIE CLAIRE GREECE''Essential'' VICTORIA HISLOP''Brilliantly conceived'' PAUL CARTLEDGEAn enormous bestseller in Greece, this is a bold, witty retelling of the story of Ancient Greece by a rising star in archaeologyTwo strangers meet in a trapped elevator. One is an archaeologist, the other isn’t. A simple question, ‘What do you do?’, becomes the springboard for a dialogue that weaves a fascinating tale.Archaeologist Theodore Papakostas takes the reader on a spectacularly iconoclastic and hugely engrossing journey through ancient Greece, from its beginnings in prehistory to its end. Marvelling at the exalted moments in history as well as the more mundane, Papakostas introduces the reader to countless fascinating stories about the cradle of western civilisation – many of which upend received wisdom about the empire as well as about archaeology itself. Along the way, he settles questions such as: What did a Minoan princess pack for a trip to Egypt? How did a raunchy dance lead to the birth of Democracy? Why did Heraclitus suggest that Homer should be slapped?A whistle-stop tour through three hundred years of Greek history, How to Fit All of Ancient Greece in an Elevator is an unforgettable love letter to the treasures we’ve inherited from the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Irresistibly fascinating'' MARIE CLAIRE GREECE''Essential'' VICTORIA HISLOP''Brilliantly conceived'' PAUL CARTLEDGEAn enormous bestseller in Greece, this is a bold, witty retelling of the story of Ancient Greece by a rising star in archaeologyTwo strangers meet in a trapped elevator. One is an archaeologist, the other isn’t. A simple question, ‘What do you do?’, becomes the springboard for a dialogue that weaves a fascinating tale.Archaeologist Theodore Papakostas takes us on a spectacularly iconoclastic and hugely engrossing journey through ancient Greece, from its beginnings in prehistory to its end. Marvelling at the exalted moments in history as well as the more mundane, Papakostas introduces the reader to countless fascinating stories about the cradle of western civilisation – many of which upend received wisdom about the empire as well as about archaeology itself. Along the way, he settles questions such as: What did a Minoan princess pack for a trip to Egypt? How did a raunchy dance lead to the birth of Democracy? Why did Heraclitus suggest that Homer should be slapped?A whistle-stop tour through three hundred years of Greek history, How to Fit All of Ancient Greece in an Elevator is an unforgettable love letter to the treasures we’ve inherited from the ancient ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Irresistibly fascinating'' MARIE CLAIRE GREECE''Essential'' VICTORIA HISLOP''Brilliantly conceived'' PAUL CARTLEDGEAn enormous bestseller in Greece, this is a bold, witty retelling of the story of Ancient Greece by a rising star in archaeologyTwo strangers meet in a trapped elevator. One is an archaeologist, the other isn’t. A simple question, ‘What do you do?’, becomes the springboard for a dialogue that weaves a fascinating tale.Archaeologist Theodore Papakostas takes the reader on a spectacularly iconoclastic and hugely engrossing journey through ancient Greece, from its beginnings in prehistory to its end. Marvelling at the exalted moments in history as well as the more mundane, Papakostas introduces the reader to countless fascinating stories about the cradle of western civilisation – many of which upend received wisdom about the empire as well as about archaeology itself. Along the way, he settles questions such as: What did a Minoan princess pack for a trip to Egypt? How did a raunchy dance lead to the birth of Democracy? Why did Heraclitus suggest that Homer should be slapped?A whistle-stop tour through three hundred years of Greek history, How to Fit All of Ancient Greece in an Elevator is an unforgettable love letter to the treasures we’ve inherited from the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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***Perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz''s Alex Rider series*** ''Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist'' - New York Times Woody Lambert is in trouble. He comes from a broken family, suffers bad grades at school and his older brother, Tony, is on probation for a drug offence. When Woody inadvertently gets caught up with Tony and one of his friends, Garth, cruising around Strattenburg in a beaten-up Mustang drinking beer, one thing leads to another and Garth holds up a convenience store with a fake gun. Though he had no involvement in the crime other than being in Garth''s car, Woody is arrested as an accomplice. He''s going to need serious legal advice to avoid juvenile prison. Enter Theodore Boone: after all, Theo has already decided that he will become the best courtroom lawyer in the state. It''s just that, at the age of thirteen, Theo is years from being a qualified lawyer - and Woody needs help right now . . . *********************** Further praise for the Theodore Boone series ''If you aspire to turn your children into lawyers who will keep you in your old age, John Grisham''s Theodore Boone, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Squishmallows Kukačka kohoutí Theodore 20 cmOriginální plyšový kamarád s výraznýma očima, který si okamžitě získá pozornost i sympatie. Kukačka kohoutí Theodore z řady Squishmallows spojuje roztomilý vzhled s typickou marshmallow hebkostí, díky které je radost ho obejmout.S velikostí 20 cm je ideální jako plyšák na spaní, měkký polštářek na gauč i společník na cesty. Každý Squishmallows má své jedinečné jméno a Theodore působí mile, trochu zvídavě a velmi přátelsky.Proč si ho zamilujete Hebký a příjemný materiál, typický pro Squishmallows Neobvyklý zvířecí motiv, který zaujme děti i dospělé Ideální velikost pro mazlení i odpočinek Všestranné využití – plyšák i polštářek Vhodný pro děti od 3 let Obsah balení 1× plyšák Squishmallows – Kukačka kohoutí Theodore Rozměry: 20 × 20 × 14 cm Hmotnost: 140 g Materiál: směs vlákenHezký dárek pro děti, sběratele Squishmallows i všechny, kdo mají rádi měkké plyšové postavičky s osobitým vzhledem.

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''I''m the lawyer, and you''re the client. My advice to you is to bury this and not tell a soul. Never. Got it?''Theodore Boone, courtroom hero and the only kid lawyer in town, is facing a tough week at school with his exams.But things take a turn for the worse when a huge scandal is revealed - by none other than his best friend, April. And when April makes a decision that Theodore advises against, the scandal suddenly blows up and is all over the news. Their futures are on the line and April''s running scared. Can Theodore find a way to reverse the damage and save several lives from ruin?***********************What readers are saying about THEODORE BOONE: THE SCANDAL''A great story'' - 5 stars''Fantastic'' - 5 stars''John Grisham at his best'' - 5 stars''Excellent - another great book by John Grisham'' - 5 stars''An excellent read, as usual'' - 5 stars

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Závěsné svítidlo GLOBO THEODOR 15416-4: Industriální elegance s přírodními prvkyZávěsné svítidlo GLOBO THEODOR 15416-4 je dokonalým spojením moderního industriálního designu a přírodních materiálů. Masivní přírodní dřevo v kombinaci s černým matným kovem a originálními kovovými mřížkovými stínidly vytváří nadčasový vizuální efekt, který vynikne v každém interiéru. Toto svítidlo je ideální volbou nad jídelní stůl, do obývacího pokoje nebo loftových prostor, kde podtrhne osobitý charakter místnosti.Design a materiály Konstrukce: Přírodní dřevo a matně černý kov Stínidla: Kovová mřížka v geometrickém provedení Rozměry: Délka 850 mm x šířka 180 mm x výška 1200 mm Kolekce: THEODORTechnické specifikace Počet světelných zdrojů: 4x E27 (žárovky nejsou součástí balení) Maximální příkon: 4x 60 W (celkový příkon 240 W) Napětí: 230 V Stupeň krytí: IP20 – pouze pro vnitřní použitíDoporučení pro použití a volbu žárovekPro maximální úsporu energie doporučujeme použít LED žárovky E27, které zajistí dlouhou životnost i možnost volby libovolné teploty a intenzity světla podle vašich potřeb. Díky otevřeným stínidlům vynikne tvar dekorativních filamentových žárovek, což podtrhne industriální styl svítidla.Proč zvolit GLOBO THEODOR 15416-4? Trendy spojení dřeva a kovu pro moderní interiéry Variabilní volba žárovek dle stylu i požadované intenzity světla Ideální nad jídelní stůl i do obývacích zón Jednoduchá instalace a snadná údržbaTrust badges ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Elektronická kniha - autor Václav Loukota, 164 stran Tato publikace svým stylem volně navazuje na knihu S Theodorem o hieroglyfech. Je tedy psána jako dialog mezi mladým Martinem a moudrým Theodorem, který tentokráte medituje nad staroegyptským uměním doprovázeným krátkými hieroglyfickými nápisy. V prvních dvou kapitolách je čtenár uváděn do samých počátků egyptského umění, seznamuje se s nejstaršími jeskynními malbami v oblasti Sahary a poznává hlavní rysy a symboliku egyptského umění včetne symboliky barev a pravidel při malování. V následujících dvou kapitolách se Theodor podrobně zamýšlí nad zlatým Tutanchamonovým trůnem a nad reliéfem z chrámu Sethiho I. v Abydu. Při svých meditacích se moudrý učitel dostává také k dalším důležitým tématům egyptské ríše, jako je rituál otevírání úst, putování zemřelého podsvětím nebo mumifikace. Jak je už pro Theodora typické, snaží se některými staroegyptskými myšlenkami inspirovat i človeka dnešní doby. Kniha není...

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