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A SUNDAY TIMES BEST FILM AND THEATRE BOOK OF 2022''Anyone in love with the arts will fall in love with this beautifully written and fascinating book'' Kathy BurkeAstonish Me! is an adrenaline-charged rollercoaster through history''s seismic first nights, exploring how individual artists can change and shape the story of culture - and allow us to see ourselves in new ways. It tells of times when ''the air between people seems to alter'' as art achieves profound change, across the globe and across history. Dominic Dromgoole has created a radical and fresh canon. He begins in New York in 1963, as Lorraine Hansberry remakes American theatre and a nation''s perception of race. And then, as the lights go up, we find ourselves in Renaissance Florence, watching Michelangelo''s David being hauled into the Piazza della Signoria. The dust settles and we are transported to the birth of theatre in fifth-century Athens - and then to Paris to meet with Diaghilev and Stravinsky for the Rite of Spring. We witness kabuki''s creation, as a radical women''s performance, in Kyoto; the Sex Pistols shattering Thatcherite Britain at Manchester''s Free Trade Hall; and watch as Hitchcock directs Psycho.

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The perfect, fun-filled Christmas gift for birdwatching enthusiastsDid you know that a bird''s visible ''knees'' are actually its ankles?Have you ever noticed that owls don''t have eyeballs - they have eye tubes instead?Did you know that millions of house martins disappear in winter? A Little Bird Told Me will answer all your burning questions about British birds. You''ll never run out of wonderful facts to impress your friends and family!This beautiful, illustrated gift book is a dip-in-and-out collection of bird-related trivia, with a mix of science, history, pop culture and everything in between.The book covers birds synonymous with Christmas, activities in the winter, holiday traditions, history, culture and more. Perfect for birdwatchers of all ages, this fun-filled book is the best gift for anyone wanting to learn more about our feathered friends.

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Rabalux Dominic LED 4,5W DIM 4167 – Moderní stolní lampa s dotykovým stmívánímStolní lampa Rabalux Dominic LED 4,5W DIM 4167 v elegantním šampaňském odstínu je ideální volbou pro moderní interiéry, kde oceníte nejen styl, ale i funkčnost. Díky flexibilní konstrukci a integrovanému LED zdroji poskytuje kvalitní pracovní osvětlení na psacím stole, v pracovně i v ložnici. Lampa nabízí 3-stupňové dotykové stmívání, takže si snadno nastavíte intenzitu světla podle aktuální potřeby – ať už pro čtení, práci nebo relaxaci.Hlavní výhody a vlastnosti Moderní design: Elegantní tvar a šampaňská barva podtrhnou styl každého interiéru. Úsporná LED technologie: Integrovaný LED zdroj s příkonem 4,5 W vydává světelný tok 480 lm při příjemné teplé bílé barvě (3000 K). 3-stupňové stmívání: Pohodlné dotykové ovládání umožňuje nastavit intenzitu světla dle potřeby. Dlouhá životnost: LED zdroj s životností až 20 000 hodin garantuje bezstarostné užívání po dlouhá léta. Bezpečnost a certifikace: Stupeň krytí IP20, třída ochrany II, certifikace CE. Flexibilní rameno: Snadné nasměrování světla přesně tam, kde potřebujete. Okamžitý start a bez blikání: Ideální pro dlouhodobou práci u stolu.Technické parametry Příkon: 4,5 W Světelný tok: 480 lm Teplota chromatičnosti: 3000 K (teplá bílá) Stmívatelné: Ano, 3-stupňové (dotykové ovládání) Životnost: 20 000 h Energetická třída: E Krytí: IP20 Materiál: plast Barva: šampaňská (béžová) Rozměry: délka 320 mm, výška 520 mm Napájení: 220–240 V, 50 Hz Hmotnost: 1500 g Záruka: 5 letDoporučení architektaTato LED lampa je skvělým doplňkem pro domácí kancelář, dětský pokoj i ložnici. Vynikne na minimalistickém psacím stole i na nočním stolku, kde oceníte možnost stmívání i elegantní vzhled. Doporučuji ji také pro zónové osvětlení v moderních interiérech, kde je kladen důraz na funkčnost a design.Trust badges & garance Životnost LED: 20 000 hodin Záruka: 5 let Certifikace: CE, třída ochrany IIFAQ – Často kladené dotazy Lze vyměnit LED zdroj? Ne, LED modul je integrovaný a není určen k výměně. Díky dlouhé životnosti 20 000 h však vydrží řadu let bez údržby. Jak se ovládá stmívání? Stmívání se ovládá dotykem na základně lampy, kde si jednoduše nastavíte jednu ze tří úrovní jasu podle aktuální potřeby.Vyberte si Rabalux Dominic LED 4,5W DIM 4167 a dopřejte svému pracovnímu prostoru osvětlení, které spojuje úsporu, komfort i moderní design!

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Never look at makeup in the same way again. This is a revolutionary creative masterclass formulated to match YOU from top Makeup Artist Dominic Skinner.Having watched Dom’s shrewd eye on BBC Three’s Glow Up, you’d be forgiven for thinking his first book is all about precision and perfection. After decades in the beauty industry, Dom has mastered the art of makeup so that you don’t have to. In this book, Dom introduces his philosophy: break the rules, go wild, and stick a finger up at convention.So forget those tired, one-size-fits-all makeup principles and open your mind to creative techniques that work for you, with these three inspired steps:Experiment: Makeup is a means of self-expression. Dom begins with 20 challenges to have fun with. Cover yourself in glitter, try a monochrome approach, be inspired by your favourite sweet wrapper – these challenges will make you think about makeup in a whole new way.Create Your Look: Once you’ve had a go with these, you’ll learn why some looks worked, and others didn’t, by learning all about balance, symmetry, colour theory and more. This will help you create a finessed look for a party, a festival or even just for a day at home. Sharpen Your Skills: Develop your looks and finesse your techniques, with Dom’s expert tips on how to get the little details just right.Dominic Skinner’s Glowography is a brand-new makeup philosophy where everyone is welcome – no matter your age, race, gender or ability. Whether you want to break existing beauty habits or you’ve never worn makeup before, this is the book that will give you all the expertise and confidence you’ll ever need.

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THE BEST CRIME NOVEL OF 2024 - THE TIMES BEST CRIME BOOKS OF 2024 - SUNDAY TIMES BOOKS OF THE MONTH - THE GUARDIAN ''I very much doubt I''ll read a better crime novel this year'' IAN RANKIN''The best crime novel I''ve read this year'' THE TIMES''Quite breathtaking'' DAILY MAIL''Superb'' THE GUARDIAN''Dominic Nolan is a wonderful writer'' CHRIS WHITAKER''A truly excellent crime novel'' MAIL ON SUNDAYIt''s 1952, and London is victorious but broken, a city of war ruins and rationing, run by gangsters and black-market spivs.An elaborate midnight heist, the biggest robbery in British history, sends newspapers into a frenzy. Politicians are furious, the police red-faced. They have suspicions but no leads. Hunches but no proof.For two families, it is more than just a sensational headline, as their fathers fail to return home on the day of the robbery.Young Addie Rowe, daughter of a missing Jamaican postman and drunk ex-club hostess mother, struggles to care for her little sister in a dilapidated Brixton rooming house.Claire Martin, increasingly resentful of roads not taken, strives to make the rent and keep her teenage son Ray from falling under unsavoury influences in Notting Dale.She finds herself caught between the interests of dangerous men who may know the truth behind her husband''s disappearance: Dave Lander, whose reserved nature she finds difficult to reconcile with his reputation as a violent gang enforcer, and Teddy ''Mother'' Nunn, a sociopathic, evangelising outlaw and top lieutenant in Billy Hill''s underworld.Drawn together through the years in the city''s invisible web of crime and poverty, the fates of the broken families and violent men collide in 1958, as the West Indian community of Notting Hill''s slums come under attack from thugs and Teddy Boys. For Addie, Claire, Dave and Mother, old scores will be settled and new dreams chased in the crucible of London''s violent summer.''Dominic Nolan is one hell of a writer'' MARK BILLINGHAM''Dominic Nolan is a brilliant and immersive writer, and this marvellous novel will play havoc with your emotions'' LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON''Incredibly good... one of the most interesting, brilliant crime writers around'' JANE CASEY''What a triumph. What an absolutely magnificent achievement'' A.J. FINN''Mind-blowing...so much more than a crime novel. An amazing piece of work'' SARAH PINBOROUGH''An extraordinary piece of work'' HARRIET TYCE''This is one of the richest, most absorbing novels I''ve read all year'' TOM BENN

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Make room Herodotus, stand down Bede, pipe down Pepys – there’s a new history book in town. From the chart-topping podcast The Rest is History, a whistle-stop tour through the past – from Alexander the Great to Tolkien, the Wars of the Roses to Watergate. The nation’s favourite historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook take on the most curious moments in history, answering the questions we didn’t even think to ask: Did the Trojan War actually happen? What was the most disastrous party in history? Was Richard Nixon more like Caligula or Claudius? How did a hair appointment almost blow Churchill’s cover? Why did the Nazis believe they were descended from Atlantis? Whether it is sending historical figures to Casa Amor in a series of Love Island, ranking history’s most famous eunuchs and pigeons (including Winkie, the unsung hero of the Second World War), or debating the meaning of greatness, there is nothing too big or too small for Tom and Dominic to unpick.So run your Egyptian milk bath, strap up your best Spartan sandals, and prepare for a journey down the highways and byways of the human past. . .

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe second bestselling book from ''the most joyous and brain-enhancing podcast out there'' (The Times) - also including puzzles and a quiz!Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook bring you an alphabetical miscellany, taking on some of history’s best and most bizarre moments. Charge forth against the traitors of the American Revolution, journey through Baghdad to discover the origins of the Arabian Nights and head to Sicily to witness the first face-off between Carthage and Rome. Along the way you''ll find the answers to questions like: - Was Henry V''s great-grandfather, Edward III, the biggest lad in British history?- Which Mitford sister tried to seduce her girlish crush, Adolf Hitler? - Who are history''s top 10 monkeys?- Why did the Romans inspire so much American science fiction?Dust off your tricorne hat, grab your lasso and get ready for a rollicking rollercoaster ride through the past . . . ‘All history podcasts have to be measured against The Rest is History. To listen to anyone else attempt to tell historical stories in audio form is to realise just how good Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland are’ James Marriott, The Times‘Holland and Sandbrook have reached a peak of listenability at which you’d happily hear them chortle through a history of paperclips or phonebooks’ Jasper Rees, Telegraph‘A global sensation . . . Dives into the past with raucous good cheer’ Wall Street Journal

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‘A delightful literary puzzle, posed to the reader in vibrant and clear-cut prose... It's rare for a writer to be this good both at crafting a sentence and at making you want to read the next one.’ Naoise Dolan, author of Exciting Times and The Happy Couple ‘Composed with stylistic brilliance and structural ingenuity, I Want Everything is that rare thing, a great contemporary novel... Dominic Amerena is a fantastic writer. (Seriously.)' Lauren Oyler, author of Fake Accounts and No Judgement You all know this, of course, but years and years ago, acclaimed Australian novelist Brenda Shales went missing. After two explosive, controversial books that would shape the literary canon of the country for decades to come — and that terrible legal scandal about plagiarism, of course — she was simply gone. That was, right up until a frustrated young writer sees an elderly woman swimming at his local pool in Melbourne. She looks familiar…very familiar in fact. No. It couldn’t be. Stunned, he returns home to confirm the impossible truth; it’s Brenda Shales, now in her old age and stranded in a retirement home. He’s determined to pursue her, to discover what happened to her all those years ago, and to possibly fulfil his dreams of literary stardom through a tell-all biography. But when he finds her, a case of mistaken identity and Brenda’s own terrible secrets begin to derail his ambitions, and ultimately, his entire life. From brilliant debut novelist Dominic Amerena, I Want Everything is a wickedly sharp story of desire and deception, authorship and authenticity, and the devastating costs of creative ambition.

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SELECTED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019 BY THE TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, LONDON EVENING STANDARD, DAILY MAIL AND BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE''Magisterial ... If anyone wants to know what has been happening to Britain since the 1950s, it is difficult to imagine a more informative, or better-humoured guide ... a Thucydidean coolness, balance and wisdom that is superb.'' - AN Wilson, The Times ''Who Dares Wins captures the period with clairvoyant vividness. Compulsively readable, the book will be indispensable to anyone who wants to understand these pivotal years.'' - John Gray, New Statesman''Immaculately well-researched, breathtakingly broad and beautifully written ... Sandbrook leaves the reader impatient for the next volume.'' - Simon Heffer, Daily TelegraphThe acclaimed historian of modern Britain, Dominic Sandbrook, tells the story of the early 1980s: the most dramatic, colourful and controversial years in our recent history. Margaret Thatcher had come to power in 1979 with a daring plan to reverse Britain''s decline into shabbiness and chaos. But as factories closed their doors, dole queues lengthened and the inner cities exploded in flames, would her radical medicine rescue the Sick Man of Europe - or kill it off?Vivid, surprising and gloriously entertaining, Dominic Sandbrook''s new book recreates the decisive turning point in Britain''s recent story. For some people this was an age of unparalleled opportunity, the heyday of computers and credit cards, snooker, Sloane Rangers and Spandau Ballet. Yet for others it was an era of shocking bitterness, as industries collapsed, working-class communities buckled and the Labour Party tore itself apart. And when Argentine forces seized the Falkland Islands, it seemed the final humiliation for a wounded, unhappy country, its fortunes now standing on a knife-edge. Here are the early 1980s in all their gaudy glory. This is the story of Tony Benn, Ian Botham and Princess Diana; Joy Division, Chariots of Fire, the Austin Metro and Juliet Bravo; wine bars, Cruise missiles, the ZX Spectrum and the battle for the Falklands. And towering above them all, the most divisive Prime Minister of modern times - the Iron Lady.

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Dominic Sandbrook''s magnificent account of the late 1970s in Britain The late 1970s were Britain''s years of strife and the good life. They saw inflation, riots, the peak of trade union power - and also the birth of home computers, the rise of the ready meal and the triumph of a Grantham grocer''s daughter who would change everything. Dominic Sandbrook recreates this extraordinary period in all its chaos and contradiction, revealing it as a turning point in our recent history, where, in everything from families and schools to punk and Doctor Who, the future of the nation was being decided.''Magnificent ... if you lived through the late Seventies - or, for that matter, even if you didn''t - don''t miss this book'' Mail on Sunday''Sandbrook has created a specific style of narrative history, blending high politics, social change and popular culture ... always readable and assured ... [A] splendid book'' Stephen Robinson, Sunday Times''[Sandbrook] has a remarkable ability to turn a sow''s ear into a sulk purse. His subject is depressing, but the book itself is a joy ... Sandbrook is, without doubt, superb ... Seasons in the Sun is a familiar story, yet seldom has it been told with such verve'' Gerard DeGroot, Seven''A brilliant historian ... I had never fully appreciated what a truly horrible period it was until reading Sandbrook'' A. N. Wilson, Spectator''Nuanced ... Sandbrook has rummaged deep into the cultural life of the era to remind us how rich it was, from Bowie to Dennis Potter, Martin Amis to William Golding'' Damian Whitworth, The Times''Sharply and fluently written ... entertaining ... By making you quite nostalgic for the present, Sandbrook has done a public service'' Evening Standard

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Stolní lampa Dominic váš interiér oživí a současně poskytne dostatek světla. Poslouží jako dekorace ale i jako praktický pomocník při čtení oblíbené knihy. Použitý materiál plast je zárukou dlouhé živostnosti a vysoké odolnosti. K finální podobě tohoto svítidla vývojáři zvolili moderní jednoduchý design a patici světelného zdroje LED. Světelné zdroje pro toto svítidlo vybírejte podle hodnoty maximálního příkonu 5,3 W. Hodnota krytí IP20 označuje vhodnost použití jen do vnitřních a suchých prostorů. Součástí lampy je stmívač s dotykovým spínačem. barva světla: teplá bílá světelný tok světelného zdroje 520lm specifikace zdroje světla: 5,3 W technologie LED: ano Životnost světelného zdroje 20000 hodin energická třída světelného zdroje: E vážená spotřeba energie (kwh / 1000 Ah): 4.5 aplikované napětí: 230V, 50Hz teplota světla 3000K stmívatelnost: ano způsob stmívaní: stmívání 3-stupňového stěnového spínače

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Prague Cuisine is a culinary journey of discovery. From urban chic to fine dining, Dominic James shares his culinary experiences and discoveries, revealing a diverse selection of restaurants, cafés, bistros and confectioners in and around a city rich in history and tradition. With its beautiful collection of photographs and descriptive legends, this treasure trove of culinary destinations will create for gourmets and urban foodies alike a desire to explore and sample the atmosphere of these gastronomical experiences. Featuring introductions from award winning chefs, Prague Cuisine showcases the capital’s finest offerings, the history of places and people and illustrates how the gastronomy scene has developed and evolved over the past few years.

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Fascinující putování lidským tělem od hlavy až k patě. Proč mají naše uši tak legrační tvar? K čemu kýcháme? Jak funguje imunitní systém? Na co jen nám kůže a proč máme dva druhy paměti? Lidské tělo je jedna z nejsložitějších věcí v celém vesmíru! Zvídavý profesor Astrokocour a celá jeho parta nás ve výpravné obrazové encyklopedii provedou všemi částmi lidského těla.Nová kniha z naučné série, z níž česky vyšel před rokem svazek HRANICE VESMÍRU, oceněný Zlatou stuhou České sekce IBBY. Dominic Walliman vystudoval ve Velké Británii fyziku a nyní se v kanadském Vancouveru věnuje programování kvantových počítačů. Vynikl jako znamenitý popularizátor přírodních věd pro děti a mládež. Ben Newman je držitelem řady cen za knižní ilustrace a komiksy, žije a pracuje v Londýně.

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Podľa počtu grandslamových titulov, počtu turnajových víťazstiev a času stráveného na poste svetovej jednotky je Novak Djokovič najúspešnejším tenistom histórie. Autor Dominic Bliss sa zblízka pozrel na neuveriteľný talent športovca predurčeného ku genialite. V knihe je prerozprávaných jeho desať životných zápasov, veľké momenty tenisovej histórie i rivalita s Rogerom Federerom či Rafaelom Nadalom. Jedinečný príbeh je doplnený o množstvo plnofarebných fotografií, ktoré dokresľujú úžasnú kariéru Novaka Djokoviča. Jasné a dômyselné infografiky zase analyzujú jeho výnimočný herný štýl, ktorý si získal srdcia miliónov fanúšikov po celom svete.

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Strhující příběh velkého talentu, touhy po vítězství, zarputilosti, lásky k tenisu i kontroverze.Nejaktuálnější a nejobsáhlejší biografie o Novaku Djokovićovi přináší vedle jeho osobního příběhu i klíčové momenty z jeho dosavadní kariéry. Poutavá kniha plná barevných fotografií sleduje Djokoviće od jeho bouřlivého dětství ve válkou zmítaném Bělehradě přes jeho turnajové začátky, rozhodnutí stát se profesionálem, první grandslamový titul, rodinný život i kontroverze, které hráče provázejí. V knize najdete i analýzy deseti zásadních zápasů, které se pro Djokoviće staly milníky v jeho kariéře, a ikonograficky zpracované statistiky. Mimořádné odhodlání ho dovedlo k rekordnímu počtu grandslamových výher a Novak Djoković je tak podle mnohých expertů nazýván nejlepším tenistou všech dob.Autor knihy Dominic Bliss píše o tenise již 25 let. Někdejší redaktor magazínu Ace Tennis působil jako korespondent Financial Times a je také autorem dalších knih s tenisovou tematikou.Kniha obsahuje desítky dokumentárních fotografií.

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Prague Cuisine is a culinary journey of discovery. From urban chic to fine dining, Dominic James shares his culinary experiences and discoveries, revealing a diverse selection of restaurants, cafés, bistros and confectioners in and around a city rich in history and tradition. With its beautiful collection of photographs and descriptive legends, this treasure trove of culinary destinations will create for gourmets and urban foodies alike a desire to explore and sample the atmosphere of these gastronomical experiences. Featuring introductions from award winning chefs, Prague Cuisine showcases the capital's finest offerings, the history of places and people and illustrates how the gastronomy scene has developed and evolved over the past few years.

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Kniha básniček a říkadel nejen pro Dominičky a Dominiky, ale pro všechny holčičky a kluky. Básničky o všedních věcech, které ještě nikdo nečet. Říkadla jsou tuze krátká, lehčí jsou než školní látka. Děda, babka, když je čtou, jisto jistě neusnou. Dětem se to bude líbit, je to totiž vyzkoušené, nejde všechno jistě slíbit, ale je to potvrzené. Je tam báseň o Agátě, jak se trochu válí v blátě. O Emilovi, co nemyje se, o lišce, která běhá v lese. Jaro, léto, podzim, zima, období co jsou tak prima. Každý měsíc v řadě slok, číst to můžeš celý rok.

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Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won''t believe they''re all true''Winter has come; and in a far distant land, a warrior queen is expecting a child...''Step through these pages into the Tudor world: a dangerous place, where one miss-step could cost your life. Through the eyes of Henry VIII''s six very different queens, from a brave Spanish princess to a wise English widow, historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us on a thrilling journey through the twists and turns of a dramatic age. For no one is safe from the wheel of fortune: it can take you from a golden throne to the Tower of London...The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

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Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won''t believe they''re all true''His mind was clear. It was time to go east. Time to march into Asia, to confront the Persians and to meet his destiny...''Alexander has one, wild dream: to rule the world. And with his childhood friends and his beloved horse Bucephalas, he sets out from his home in Ancient Greece to do just that. With historian Dominic Sandbrook as our guide, join Alexander on his incredible journey through the deserts of Egypt and over the snow-capped mountains of Persia all the way to India, defeating all who stand in his way. For anything is possible with the help of the gods...The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

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*A Children''s Book of the Year 2021 as chosen by The Times and Daily Mail*Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won''t believe they''re all true''The whistles blew, the cheers went up, and thousands of men were scrambling up into the rolling fields of No Man''s Land . . .''Travel back in time to the First World War, as historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us from the soaring heights of an aeroplane cockpit to the desperate depths of the enemy trenches. We are plunged first hand into a conflict like no other as, amid the greatest clash of empires ever known, the future of the world hangs in the balance...The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

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Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won''t believe they''re all truePrepare to enter the most dramatic conflict the world has ever seen, as historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us on a spine-tingling, heart-stopping adventure. We witness the Second World War first-hand through the eyes of ordinary people living in extraordinary times, from the women who worked all night in factories to the chess players who cracked unbreakable codes. Because in total war, no life is left untouched...The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

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Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won''t believe they''re all trueBorn into the richest dynasty in the world, young Cleopatra has always dreamed of glory and empire. And when she defeats her brother and sister to become Pharaoh of Egypt, she is certain the gods have chosen her for greatness. But then Julius Caesar''s war-fleet sails into her harbour -- and suddenly her country''s destiny hangs by a thread ...Join Dominic Sandbrook as we follow the most famous queen of all from Alexandria to Rome, through doomed love affairs and epic battles, to the serpent''s bite which will change the course of history.

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Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won''t believe they''re all true Prepare to meet the most terrifying raiders the world has ever known, as historian Dominic Sandbrook plunges us back into the thrilling drama of the Viking Age. We''ll encounter gods and giants, axemen and shield-maidens, from the warlords rampaging through King Alfred''s England to the sea-captains who first glimpsed the mountains of Iceland. For even in the most glittering cities on earth, no one is safe from the Northmen''s fury...The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

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An engaging classroom playscript. Dominic Cooke's acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company adaptation of the bestselling novel by Malorie Blackman. First performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2007.

Objev podobné jako Oxford Playscripts: Noughts and Crosses - Dominic Cooke

A guide to bird behaviour in the British Isles throughout the year, including ID help, top things to see and do each month, facts and folklore, and practical ideas to help birds.Join Siân Duncan and Dominic Couzens on a journey through the seasons exploring what British birds are doing each month and why. Find out what''s happening in parks, gardens and the wider countryside as they reveal how birds live, from courtship and parenting to migrating and the fight for survival.RSPB Birding Year is packed with information and photos and is ideal for anyone keen to learn more about the birds of the British Isles. Each month includes detailed profiles of five common birds and a more challenging species to try to see, as well as explorations of bird myths and folklore and practical advice from professionals on how to encourage birds into your garden. Meet the bird that can feed under ice, learn why birdsong is loudest in spring and discover the best birding spectacles to enjoy each season wherever you live, including starling murmurations over our towns , dramatic seabird cities around our coasts and millions of migrating birds that pass over or visit the British Isles each year.

Objev podobné jako RSPB Birding Year - Dominic Couzens, Sian Duncan

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''The world''s most successful history podcast . . . Holland and Sandbrook have pretty much reinvented popular history for the modern age'' The TimesFrom the podcast legends who brought you The Rest is History comes The Rest is History Returns!This time Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook bring you an alphabetical miscellany, taking on some of history’s best and most bizarre moments. Charge forth against the traitors of the American Revolution, journey through Baghdad to discover the origins of the Arabian Nights and head to Sicily to witness the first face-off between Carthage and Rome. Along the way you''ll find the answers to questions like: - Who was Jesus’s wife? - What would it have been like to live-tweet through the eruption of Vesuvius? - Why did the Romans inspire so much American science fiction? - Which Mitford sister tried to seduce her girlish crush, Adolf Hitler? - Who are history''s top 10 monkeys? - Was Henry V’s great-grandfather, Edward III, the biggest ‘lad’ in British history? But that’s not all – this book also includes puzzles and a pub quiz. So dust off your tricorne hat, grab your lasso and get ready for a rollicking rollercoaster through the past . . .

Objev podobné jako The Rest is History Returns - Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook, Goalhanger Podcasts

The Repair Shop''s Dominic Chinea takes you on an exploration of 100 essential machines found in the workshops and studios of the world''s finest artisans and heritage craftspeople. Filled with stunning illustrations and lively, engaging text, The Repair Shop''s Dom Chinea guides readers through this celebration of the history and uses of 100 machines that have allowed artisans to create beautiful items for centuries.Fans of prime-time TV series The Repair Shop and Make It at Market will not want to miss Dom’s insightful and complete appraisal of history’s most game-changing mechanisms, with commentary that allows readers to get under the hood of inventions that have defined modern life as we know it.Immerse yourself in the visual history of the world’s most remarkable machines:The sequel to 2022’s Tools: A Visual History.Explores inventions from the potter''s wheel and grain mill to the sewing machine, printing press, wheel maker and plenty more.Each machine is creatively profiled and deconstructed in pinpoint detail, with Dom Chinea’s trademark insight and commentary.Striking illustrations by award-winning artist Lee John Philips highlight the beauty of each tool.A beautiful gift book with a vintage design.Each machine has a fascinating history and story to tell that highlights its contribution to artisanal crafts. And with every machine accompanied by beautifully ornate illustrations by Lee John Philips, Machines: A Visual History is certain to be a treasured volume for all creators, craftspeople and those who like to delve into how things work.

Objev podobné jako Machines A Visual History - Dominic Chinea

''Manual for success'' The AthleticWith an opening chapter by Sir Jim RatcliffeTo mark the 25th Anniversary of the founding of INEOS in 1998, seven leading specialist authors explore the main strands of INEOS''s business, including its core chemical business to its ventures into sport, automotive, consumer goods, sustainability, next generation and philanthropy.* Dominic O''Connell on INEOS'' core petrochemicals and energy business* Patrick Barclay on INEOS''s involvement in sport from the America''s Cup to cycling, athletics to Formula 1 and football* Quentin Willson on the building of the Grenadier from scratch in response to the demise of the Land Rover Defender* Steph McGovern on INEOS'' move into the consumer goods sector with brands such as Belstaff and INEOS Hygienics, so vital during the pandemic* Sean Keach on INEOS'' journey to Net Zero and sustainable investment* Lord Sebastian Coe on the vital importance of exercise for the next generation, with a particular focus on INEOS''s worldwide children''s exercise initiative, ''The Daily Mile'', and the ''Forgotten 40'', the 40% of the UK''s young who are affected by a lack of basic resources to remain fit and healthy* Sir Andrew Likierman on INEOS'' philanthropic projects and investmentsGrit, Rigour & Humour offers an extraordinary and balanced insight into the rise of one of the world''s most successful companies, which produces the essential building blocks used in most of the products you use daily from medical products and packaging to electronics and transport, and has expanded rapidly over the past decade into one with interests in many diverse walks of life.

Objev podobné jako Grit, Rigour & Humour - Barclay Patrick, Quentin Willson, Andrew Likierman, Steph McGovern, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Sebastian Coe, Sean Keach, Dominic O'Co

State of Emergency : Britain 1970-74 is a brilliant history of the gaudy, schizophrenic atmosphere of the early Seventies. The early 1970s were the age of gloom and glam. Under Edward Heath, the optimism of the Sixties had become a distant memory. Now the headlines were dominated by social unrest, fuel shortages, unemployment and inflation. The seventies brought us miners'' strikes, blackouts, IRA atrocities, tower blocks and the three-day week, yet they were also years of stunning change and cultural dynamism, heralding a social revolution that gave us celebrity footballers, high-street curry houses, package holidays, gay rights, green activists and progressive rock; the world of Enoch Powell and Tony Benn, David Bowie and Brian Clough, Germaine Greer and Mary Whitehouse. Dominic Sandbrook''s State of Emergency is the perfect guide to a luridly colourful Seventies landscape that shaped our present, from the financial boardroom to the suburban bedroom. ''Hugely entertaining, always compelling, often hilarious'' Simon Sebag Montefiore, Sunday Telegraph ''Thrillingly panoramic ... he vividly re-creates the texture of everyday life in a thousand telling details'' Francis Wheen, Observer ''Masterly ... nothing escapes his gaze'' Independent on Sunday ''Splendidly readable ... his almost pitch-perfect ability to recreate the mood and atmospherics of the time is remarkable'' Economist

Objev podobné jako State of Emergency - Dominic Sandbrook

Queer, vegan poet Dominic Berry presents his favourite poems forperformance from his collections Tomorrow, I Will Go Dancing, Wizard, No Tigersand Yes Life, along with new poetry designed to engage and inspire.

Objev podobné jako How Can I Be Now? - Dominic Berry

In a quest to find the most fanatical football hooligans on the planet, author Dominic Utton visited nine countries in three months with Danny Dyer, and the team behind the hit TV series.

Objev podobné jako Real Football Factories - Dominic Utton

Fascinating stories of the birds and birdsong from the Tropics for every week of the year, with QR codes to bring the birdsong to life.From the incredible screech of the macaw, who shows amazing intelligence, to the imitations of humans of the mynah bird and the humming sounds of the hummingbird, this is a beautiful collection of stories about one of nature''s wonders: tropical birds. Bird expert and writer Dominic Couzens invites you to enjoy not only their songs but also their amazing feats and colourful displays. With stunning illustrations from award-winning Madeleine Floyd and QR codes to listen to their songs as you read, you can immerse yourself in a tropical wonderland. A natural wonder that has captivated and fascinated generations, tropical birdsong is unique. This book offers the perfect tonic, whether you are an avid birdwatcher or just want to understand the songs from the most iconic birds in the world. With 52 weekly stories, the book takes you through the calendar year of tropical life. Listen and read about jewel-like toucans, mating cries of the cock-of-the-rock bird of paradise, duet songs of sunbirds, the fascinating glossy starling oxpeckers who sit on the backs of elephants and the gorgeous songs of hornbills.The latest research and information about these bright lights of the bird world is captured here by one of the most respected but accessible writers on birds. It''s like joining him on a field trip. Anyone interested in birds and nature will be captivated by these stories and sounds.

Objev podobné jako A Year of Tropical Birdsong - Dominic Couzens

From the acclaimed Wolfson Prize-winning author, a dazzling history of the world''s emperorsFor millennia much of the world was ruled by emperors: a handful of individuals claimed no limit to the lands they could rule over and no limit to their authority. They operated beyond normal human constraint and indeed often claimed a superhuman or divine authority. In practice they ran the gamut from being some of the most remarkable men who ever lived, to being some of the worst and least remarkable.Dominic Lieven''s marvellous new book, In the Shadow of the Gods, is the first to grapple seriously with this extraordinary phenomenon. Across the world peoples, willingly or unwillingly, fell into orbit around figures who reshaped or destroyed entire societies, imposed religions and invaded rivals. Lieven describes the anatomy of imperial monarchy and the principles by which it functioned. He compares the great emperors of antiquity, the caliphs and the warrior-emperors of the steppe before he turns to the Habsburg, Russian, Ottoman, Mughal and Chinese emperors, packing the book with extraordinary stories, astute observations and a sense of both delight and horror at these individuals'' antics. The entire breadth of extreme human behaviour is here - from warlords to patrons of the arts, from political genius to feeble incapacity and pathological violence.As one of the great experts both on empires and on Russian history, Lieven is brilliantly qualified to write a book that brings to life a system of rule that dominated most of human history, as well as some of history''s grandest and most dismaying figures.

Objev podobné jako In the Shadow of the Gods - Dominic Lieven

Death and taxes are our inevitable fate. We''ve been told this since the beginning of civilisation. But what if we stopped to question our antiquated system? Is it fair? And is it capable of serving the needs of our rapidly-changing, modern society? In Daylight Robbery, Dominic Frisby traces the origins of taxation, from its roots in the ancient world, through to today. He explores the role of tax in the formation of our global religions, the part tax played in wars and revolutions throughout the ages, why, at one stage, we paid tax for daylight or for growing a beard. Ranging from the despotic to the absurd, the tax laws of the past reveal so much about how we got to where we are today and what we can do to build a system fit for the future.Featured on Stepping up with Nigel Farage''An important book for investors in gold and bitcoin'' - Daniela Cambone, Stansberry Research''This entertaining, surprising, contrarian book is a tour de force!'' - Matt Ridley, author of The Evolution of Everything''In this spectacular gallop through history, Frisby shows how taxation has warped, stunted and thwarted human progress'' - Mark Littlewood, Director General, Institute of Economic Affairs''Frisby''s historical interpretation and utopian ideas will outrage Left and Right'' - Steve Baker, MP for Wycombe and Member of the House of Commons Treasury Committee ''Fascinating book which exposes the political and economic basis of tax. A must read for those of us who believe in simpler, lower taxes'' - Rt Hon Liz Truss, MP for South West Norfolk, Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade

Objev podobné jako Daylight Robbery - Dominic Frisby

AS SEEN ON ITV'S THIS MORNING*"Dom's wildly inventive recipes bring the fun back to your kitchen, because cooking should always be delicious, daring, and just a little upside down." Donal SkehanThe book that flips your kitchen upside down, with joyfully delicious results. Dominic Franks (@dominthekitchen) shows you how to play with your food and cook easy, impressive meals for every occasion. This is one-pan cooking like you've never seen it before. With 85 recipes including twists on classic one-pot dishes – from mini puff pizzas to chicken pot pies, blueberry muffin tray bakes to banana toffee tarts – Dom gives you the confidence to remix your own one-tray dinners, plus sides, snacks, party treats, and desserts. Simply layer up tasty ingredients in a single pan, cover with puff pastry and other fabulous toppings, bake to gloriously golden perfection – and you’ll be turning out stunning upside down creations in no time at all. No fuss, minimal washing up, and never a soggy bottom in sight!*Upside Down Cooking was featured on This Morning December 2025

Objev podobné jako Upside Down Cooking - Dominic Franks

The ultimate collector’s resource, including hundreds of pieces by both well- and lesser-known designers from around the world. From armchairs and chaises longues to cabinets and nightstands, the period between the late 1930s and early 1970s was one of the most productive, inventive and exciting eras for objects and furniture in the home. Post-war optimism combined with new manufacturing methods and material techniques to create an explosion of new design and objects of desire. The appetite for mid-century modern remains as strong as ever, both for classic designs – many still in production since they were launched – and for rare, hard-to- find or out-of-production pieces from lesser-known designers. While numerous books surveying mid-century modern style have appeared over the years, no publication has been specifically conceived for the increasing collector’s market in mid-century modern design, focusing on each piece of furniture as an object of formal invention, manufacturing intelligence and material innovation. This definitive book profiles hundreds of pieces in a substantial format perfect for reference in design libraries, studios and the homes of private collectors – or as an object of design in its own right. Each item of furniture is presented in detail, illustrated in colour and profiled via in-depth descriptive texts by Dominic Bradbury. The book’s substantial reference section includes essays on materials (eg, plywood) and designer profiles. Work by a host of influential talents is profiled throughout, alongside lesser-known pieces by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Lina Bo Bardi and Alexander Girard.

Objev podobné jako Mid-Century Modern Furniture - Dominic Bradbury

Richly illustrated stories of fascinating insects from across the globe in 366 daily entries. In this beautifully produced collection, nature experts Gail Ashton and Dominic Couzens tell the stories of hundreds of insects with information about behaviour, migration and protection mechanisms, as well as their involvement in folklore, history, literature and more. Learn the scientific name for each bug and why they are important while reading what both poets and scientists have recorded about them over the years. Discover the story of the gnat, whose wings beat at 1000 times a second, the glowworm, who has captured the power of light, and the sacred scarab beetle, worshipped in Egypt thousands of years ago.Illustrated with stunning photographs and works of art, showcasing the colours, textures and strange and unique features of these fascinating creatures, this collection is a celebration of insects and their special place in our ecosystems and culture.

Objev podobné jako An Insect A Day - Dominic Couzens, Gail Ashton

A must-read for makers, tinkerers, fixers and creators, The Repair Shop''s Dominic Chinea shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for the history and practical uses of tools.This book is a beautifully-illustrated celebration of 140 essential tools, their history, their unique appeal and how they are used by creative people to make just about anything. From the workhorses designed to fuel the industrial revolution to the specialist tools that allow highly-skilled artisans to produce ornate creations, this book shines a light on the most interesting tools found in the workshop of expert craftsman Dom Chinea - popular presenter on the BBC''s award-winning The Repair Shop. A tool is an object with endless possibilities. Contained within each item is the chance to create, to inspire, to repair and improve. It''s no wonder that scientific studies have shown humans are hardwired to appreciate hardware! From the workhorses designed to fuel the industrial revolution to the specialist tools that allow highly-skilled artisans to produce ornate creations, this book shines a light on the most interesting tools found in the workshop of expert craftsman Dom Chinea. With each entry accompanied by a stunning illustration, this book will become a trusted reference for all creators and craftspeople.Turn the page to explore:- Striking illustrations by award-winning artist Lee John Philips highlight the beauty of each tool.- Creative profiles summarising each tool, its history and how to care for it. - Top tips and insights that Dom has gained through years of experience. - A beautiful gift book with a vintage design. A must-read for makers, tinkerers, fixers and creators, Dom Chinea shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for the history and practical uses of tools.

Objev podobné jako Tools A Visual History - Dominic Chinea

“Everything is sad,” wrote the Ancient poets. But is this sadness merely a human experience, projected onto the world, or is there a gloom attributable to the world itself? Could the universe be forever weeping the “tears of things”? In this series of meditations, Dominic Pettman and Eugene Thacker explore some of the key “negative affects” – both eternal and emergent – associated with climate change, environmental destruction, and cosmic solitude. In so doing they unearth something so obvious that it has gone largely unnoticed: the question of how we should feel about climate change. Between the information gathered by planetary sensors and the simple act of breathing the air, new unsettling moods are produced for which we currently lack an adequate language. Should we feel grief over the loss of our planet? Or is the strange feeling of witnessing mass extinction an indicator that the planet was never “ours” to begin with? Sad Planets explores this relationship between our all-too-human melancholia and a more impersonal sorrow, nestled in the heart of the cosmic elements. Spanning a wide range of topics – from the history of cosmology to the “existential threat” of climate change – this book is a reckoning with the limits of human existence and comprehension. As Pettman and Thacker observe, never before have we known so much about the planet and the cosmos, and yet never before have we felt so estranged from that same planet, to say nothing of the stars beyond.

Objev podobné jako Sad Planets - Thacker Eugene, Dominic Pettman

Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 1997 psychological horror, Cure, follows a detective (played by Koji Yakusho) as he investigates a string of gruesome murders in Tokyo, where each victim has an ‘X’ carved into their neck.Dominic Lash provides an in-depth analysis of Cure''s themes, generic conventions, cinematography, editing, mise-en-scène, sound, and legacy. In examining the film''s aesthetics he highlights the unique way in which it balances meticulous precision with a persistent and purposeful ambiguity. Lash goes on to situate Cure within its various contexts; firstly, as Kurosawa''s ''breakthrough'' film following a decade of mostly straight-to-video work and then its position in relation to the J-Horror boom of the late 1990s and early 2000s.Through a close reading of Cure''s key scenes, particularly its final scene, Lash analyses the motivations behind Kurosawa''s resistance to a definitive resolution. He argues that, just like its hypnotist antagonist, Mamiya, Cure unsettles some of our basic psychological assumptions. In doing so, he attempts to understand what it is about the film that lingers so disturbingly, long after the credits have rolled.

Objev podobné jako Cure - Dr Dominic Lash

Rowdy Roddy Piper: The Kilted Avenger is an all-new adventure starring the legendary professional wrestler and actor, ''Rowdy'' Roddy Piper! Packed with action, laughs, and guest appearances by some of the biggest names in professional wrestling, this graphic novel written by Dominic Riggio with pencils and inks by Erik Hodson is sure to become your new favourite book on your shelf! In The Kilted Avenger, Roddy is a talk show host by day and a vigilante by night, determined to save the world from the evil Ruth S. Heel!

Objev podobné jako Rowdy Roddy Piper - Dominic Riggio

There are few spirits that command such dedication, interest and affection as whisky. The purpose of this book is to provide a pathway through the whisky maze, to demystify it and to provide a platform from which a lifetime’s hobby can be launched.Whisky expert Dominic Roskrow explores all aspects of this popular drink, delving into its history, dispelling the myths surrounding it and highlighting individualities of the many varieties that exist.Includes:Origins and history of whiskyHow whiskies are made todayGuide to Scottish distilleriesSingle malt whiskiesHow to drink and appreciate whiskySections on whiskies of the world, including Irish whiskey and bourbonDebunking mythsTypes of whiskyBuying whisky

Objev podobné jako Whiskies - Dominic Roskrow

'FULL OF FIZZ AND VARIETY' Sunday Times'JOLLY GOOD FUN' i Paper'WHIP-SMART' Daily Mail'FUN AND FROLICS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON' Saga MagazineFEATURING HUGE NAMES FROM LITERATURE, COMEDY AND BEYOND - INCLUDING RODDY DOYLE, FRANK SKINNER AND ALAN TITCHMARSH - THIS ANTHOLOGY OF STORIES REIMAGINES JEEVES AND WOOSTER THROUGH FRESH EYES. The irrepressible duo first appeared on the page in 1915, coming to feature in more than 35 short stories and eleven novels over the course of Wodehouse’s lifetime. Each story in this new collection offers a delightful and original reimagining of the incomparable Bertie Wooster and his gentleman’s gentleman – seeing them journey to the horse races in Paris, solve puzzles at a wartime Bletchley Park, and even transported forward in time to the year 2025. Frank SkinnerRoddy DoyleAlan TitchmarshDominic SandbrookDeborah Frances-WhiteAndrew Hunter MurrayScarlett CurtisJasper FfordeJohn FinnemoreIan MooreWilliam Rayfet HunterFergus CraigJEEVES AGAIN is a joyful celebration of Wodehouse as a much-beloved British literary icon – as well as a timely and entertaining reminder of the lasting impact of his characters on a whole new generation of readers and writers. ***HEAR FROM THE WRITERS . . . 'A Wodehouse book is a journey into joy.' RODDY DOYLE, Booker Prize-winning author of PADDY CLARKE HA HA HA'Anybody who has even a vague interest in good writing should read Wodehouse.' DOMINIC SANDBROOK, author and co-host of THE REST IS HISTORY'I simply adore Wodehouse.' ALAN TITCHMARSH MBE, broadcaster and writer'To stumble into the world of Wodehouse is like sinking into a warm bath.' SCARLETT CURTIS, Sunday Times bestselling author of FEMINISTS DON'T WEAR PINK (AND OTHER LIES)'What Wodehouse is still today, just as much as ever, is funny.' JOHN FINNEMORE, creator of CABIN PRESSURE

Objev podobné jako Jeeves Again - Jasper Fforde, Dominic Sandbrook, Roddy Doyle, Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, Scarlett Curtis, Andrew Hunter Murray, Deborah Frances-White

‘Whether you are new to wanting to understand birdsong, or are already a fully fledged birdwatcher, this book casts a spell. A truly lovely reading experience’ - Love ReadingThis is a book full of fascinating stories about birdsong for every week of the year, with QR codes to bring each song to life.Leading bird expert and writer, Dominic Couzens, takes you on a journey to enjoy an authentic year of birdsong around the world, one for every week of the year. From the ancient song of the Rifleman that was likely the first sound made by a songbird to the Eurasian Skylark who evokes the zenith of summer, from the constant companion of the American Robin whose song resonates from the top of skyscrapers and complements the howling of a wolfpack in Alaska to the drumming rhythm of the Great Spotted Woodpecker. This book covers a myriad of topics including bird nature and behaviour, stories and literary masterpieces inspired by birdsongs, the musicality of the notes, and what different songs communicate.Each of these fascinating stories are accompanied by illustrations by award-winning artist Madeleine Floyd and a QR code to let you listen to the birdsong while you read.A natural wonder that has captivated and fascinated generations, birdsong is the soundtrack to life. This book offers the perfect tonic whether you are an avid birdwatcher or just want to understand the songs that are often the first thing we hear in the morning and the last thing we hear at night.

Objev podobné jako A Year of Birdsong - Dominic Couzens

Justin was always conflicted over the exalted claims made for the film: for him, The Wicker Man destroyed his family. His brother Dominic has been more distanced. The Wicker Man is a set of fragmented stories: benighted production, brutal editing, critical reception, financial failure, and later revival. Using the newly uncovered sources, the brothers investigate what Robin Hardy’s creative contribution to The Wicker Man was, and consider who was truly sacrificed. They reveal an unlikely heroine: Justin’s mother, who bankrupted herself paying loans to her husband and the film, only for him to leave when it flopped. The brothers agree she should be justly regarded as executive producer of the film she never knew was a success. For all women behind artist husbands, this book reveals a series of heroines: the mothers of the children of The Wicker Man.

Objev podobné jako Children of The Wicker Man - Dominic Hardy, Justin Hardy

Scotland is closely tied to climate change and fossil capitalism, having played a pivotal role in its spread. Journalist Dominic Hinde travels between its Highlands, islands and cities, drawing parallels between his personal recovery and the uncertain transition from fossil fuels. He asks: can past lessons guide a sustainable future? -- .

Objev podobné jako Drifting North - Dominic Hinde

''A rich treasure-chest of a book'' ANTHONY HOWARD, Sunday Telegraph''A spectacular history of the sixties'' NICK COHEN, Observer''Sandbrook''s book is a pleasure to read ... he is a master of the human touch'' RICHARD DAVENPORT-HINES, TLS''Rivetingly readable'' GODFREY SMITH, Sunday TimesFrom the bloodshed of the Suez Crisis to the giddy heyday of Beatlemania, from the first night of Look Back in Anger to the sensational revelations of the Profumo scandal, British life during the late 1950s and early 1960s seemed more colourful, exciting and controversial than ever. Using a vast array of sources, Dominic Sandbrook tells the story of a society caught between cultural nostalgia and economic optimism. He brings to life the post-war experience for a new generation of readers, in a critically acclaimed debut that will change for ever how we think about the sixties.

Objev podobné jako Never Had It So Good - Dominic Sandbrook

The book you can trust to guide you through your teaching career, as the expert authors share tried and tested techniques in primary settings. For this new edition Dominic Wyse, with Andrew Pollard, has worked with top practitioners from around the UK, to create a text that is both cohesive and that continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s primary school teachers. Reflective Teaching in Primary Schools uniquely provides two levels of support: - practical, evidence-­based guidance on key classroom issues – including relationships, behaviour, curriculum planning, teaching strategies and assessment - evidence-­informed ‘principles’ and ''concepts'' to help you continue developing your skills. New to this edition: - More case studies and research summaries based on teaching in the primary school than ever before - New reflective activities and guidance on key readings at the end of each chapter - Updates to reflect recent changes in curriculum and assessment across the UK reflectiveteaching.co.uk provides a treasure trove of additional support.

Objev podobné jako Reflective Teaching in Primary Schools - Dominic Wyse, Professor Steve Higgins, Professor Andrew Pollard, Dr Caroline Daly, Sinead Harmey, Ayshea

‘Essential reading’ Rory Sutherland, author of Alchemy‘Possibly the best-timed book ever’ Merryn Somerset Webb, Bloomberg Gold (noun): A precious, yellow metal, prized for its beauty. Inert, immune to corrosion, highly malleable though with little utility. Seen as pure wealth. The definitive biography of the metal that has shaped our world – and may yet determine its fate. The Secret History of Gold tells the epic tale of the world’s oldest, and most treasured, currency. From its origins in the formation of the solar system to its pivotal role in both ancient myth and modern finance, Dominic Frisby explores, with wit and brevity, how gold has defined the entire course of human civilisation. Gold has inspired men to do the most brilliant – and terrible – things. The most stolen metal in history, it has lured explorers, conquerors and thieves. It has sparked wars, it has built empires, it has empowered leaders – from Alexander the Great to Adolf Hitler – good and bad. As nations today such as China and Russia mine and hoard gold at record rates, Frisby examines its enduring significance in the digital age and its potential to influence global peace and power. This is the untold story of gold: its past, its present and its future. ‘A fabulous, fascinating, fantastical tale’ Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works‘Well-researched and razor-sharp’ Al Murray, comedian and historian

Objev podobné jako The Secret History of Gold - Dominic Frisby

''A compulsive page-turner ... a triumph of brilliant storytelling ... an instant classic that is an awesome, remarkable and exuberant achievement'' Simon Sebag Montefiore Winner of the Wolfson History Prize and shortlisted for the Duff Cooper PrizeIn the summer of 1812 Napoleon, the master of Europe, marched into Russia with the largest army ever assembled, confident that he would sweep everything before him. Yet less than two years later his empire lay in ruins, and Russia had triumphed. This is the first history to explore in depth Russia''s crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars, re-creating the epic battle between two empires as never before. Dominic Lieven writes with great panache and insight to describe from the Russians'' viewpoint how they went from retreat, defeat and the burning of Moscow to becoming the new liberators of Europe; the consequences of which could not have been more important.Ultimately this book shows, memorably and brilliantly, Russia embarking on its strange, central role in Europe''s existence, as both threat and protector - a role that continues, in all its complexity, into our own lifetimes.

Objev podobné jako Russia Against Napoleon - Dominic Lieven