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Beautiful Useful Things: What William Morris Made - Beth Kephart
Award-winning author Beth Kephart and illustrator Melodie Stacey’s poetic picture book, Beautiful Useful Things, is about the life and work of William Morris, maker of beautiful, useful things, sure to engage young dreamers and artists alike. William Morris is best known for his colorful wallpapers and textiles, inspired by the English forests and wild foliage where he grew up. But did you know this icon of the Arts and Crafts Movement was also a poet, a painter, a preservationist, an activist, an environmentalist, and a maker of many other beautiful, useful things, like books?“Created with sweeping lines, repeated shapes, and deep, soft colors, Stacey’s graceful illustrations reflect elements of Morris’ artistic work as well as his affinity for nature. A lovely book introducing a notable Englishman whose life and work are unfamiliar to most American children.” —Booklist“A harmonious picture book whose poetic text and delicate illustrations befit its subject.” —Kirkus Reviews
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William Morris: Pattern & Design (Victoria and Albert Museum) - Jenny Lister
William Morris (1834–1896) was a pioneer of the Arts and Crafts Movement and one of the most influential designers of all time. This exquisitely designed and richly illustrated book brings together more than four hundred of Morris’s ingenious textile and wallpaper patterns in a fascinating, broadly chronological sequence, offering an overview of his work, and an eye-catching glimpse into his life. An invaluable visual reference for designers and Morris admirers alike, this covetable gift book features full-color illustrations throughout.William Morris: Pattern & DesignTrellisSt. James''sStrawberryThiefThe book’s engaging design features a William Morris–inspired green text, and the portable, medium-sized, square format allows readers to flip through the book with ease and enjoy the artistry of Morris''s textile and wallpaper designs.
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News from Nowhere - Morris William
''The only English utopia since More''s that deserves to be remembered as literature.''News from Nowhere (1890) is the best-known prose work of William Morris. The novel describes the encounter between a visitor from the nineteenth century, William Guest, and a decentralized and humane socialist future. Set over a century after a revolutionary upheaval in 1952, these ''Chapters from a Utopian Romance'' recount his journey across London and up the Thames to Kelmscott Manor, Morris''s own country house in Oxfordshire. Drawing on the work of John Ruskin and Karl Marx, Morris''s book is not only an evocative statement of his egalitarian convictions but also a distinctive contribution to the utopian tradition. Morris''s rejection of state socialism and his ambition to transform the relationship between humankind and the natural world, giveNews from Nowhere a particular resonance for modern readers.The text is based on that of 1891, incorporating the extensive revisions made by Morris to the first edition.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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V&A Introduces: William Morris - Morris William
An accessible and exciting approach to William Morris, a true art and design hero. The beautifully designed book will look at William Morris as an artist and culture shaper and include his most famous work.
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News from Nowhere - Morris William
The famous novel News from Nowhere (1890), written by socialist pioneer and artist William Morris, combines utopian socialism and soft science fiction. Starting on January 11, 1890, it was first serialized in the Commonweal newspaper. In the story, William Guest, the narrator, falls asleep on the way home from a Socialist League meeting and wakes up in a world where the means of production are owned by everyone and democratically controlled. This society lacks private property, large cities, authority, a monetary system, marriage and divorce, courts, jails, and class structures. The only reason this agrarian culture is able to function is that people enjoy being in nature and consequently enjoy what they do. The structure of this civilization as well as the interpersonal interactions it fosters are some of the topics covered in the book. When Morris presents himself as an enchanted character in a period and place other than Victorian England, he combines Marxism and the romance genre. Morris, the romance character, runs into romance archetypes dressed in Marxist garb as he searches for love and camaraderie and, through them, a reborn self. Old Hammond is the sage of romance as well as the communist teacher who introduces the modern world to Morris.
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William Morris (Victoria and Albert Museum) - Anna Mason
William Morris’s interests were wide-ranging: he was a poet, writer, political and social activist, conservationist, and businessman, as well as a brilliant and original designer and manufacturer. This book explores the balance between Morris’s various spheres of activity, places his art in the context of its time, and examines his ongoing and far-reaching legacy.A pioneer of the Arts & Crafts Movement, William Morris (1834–1896) is one of the most influential designers of all time. Morris turned the tide of Victorian England against an increasingly industrialized manufacturing process toward a rediscovered respect for the skill of the maker. Morris’s whole approach still resonates today, and his designs are popular and much admired.Published to mark the 125th anniversary of Morris’s death, this book includes contributions from a wide range of Morris experts, with chapters on painting, church decoration and stained glass, interior decoration, furniture, tiles and tableware, wallpaper, textiles, calligraphy, and publishing. Additional materials include a contextualized chronology of Morris’s life and a list of public collections around the world where examples of Morris’s work may be seen today. This study is a wide- ranging, fully illustrated exploration of a great thinker and artist, and essential reading for anyone interested in the history of design.
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William Morris ABC - Morris William
Learn first words with William Morris'' iconic designs in this beautifully illustrated board book. Starting with a for apple and ending with z for zebra, this is a stylish introduction to first words for very young children - the perfect gift for art and design-loving parents. Published in association with the V&A Museum, your purchase helps the V&A to enrich people''s lives as the world''s leading museum of art and design.
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V&A Pattern: William Morris - Linda Parry
A source of inspiration for designers from William Morris to Alexander McQueen, the V&A holds over three million designs for textiles, decorations, wallpapers and prints. Now beautifully re-presented, the bestselling V&A Pattern series invites you to appreciate the work of some of the greatest names and styles in design history, highlighting interesting and imaginative works that are all too rarely seen. This pocket-sized book features 66 carefully selected patterns, and has a concise expert introduction, making it an invaluable source of inspiration for creatives–and the perfect gift for pattern-lovers. V&A: Patterns: William Morris celebrates the unique breadth of the V&AÂ’s archives and showcases some of the most exciting pieces from the collection. Â
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News from Nowhere and Other Writings - Morris William
Poet, pattern-designer, environmentalist and maker of fine books, William Morris (1834-96) was also a committed socialist and visionary writer, obsessively concerned with the struggle to achieve a perfect society on earth. News From Nowhere, one of the most significant English works on the theme of utopia, is the tale of William Guest, a Victorian who wakes one morning to find himself in the year 2102 and discovers a society that has changed beyond recognition into a pastoral paradise, in which all people live in blissful equality and contentment. A socialist masterpiece, News From Nowhere is a vision of a future free from capitalism, isolation and industrialisation. This volume also contains a wide selection of Morris''s writings, lectures, journalism and letters, which expand upon the key themes of News From Nowhere.
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William Morris 123 - Morris William
Learn first numbers with William Morris'' iconic designs in this beautifully illustrated board book. Starting with one tree and ending with ten butterflies, this is a stylish introduction to counting for very young children - the perfect gift for art and design-loving parents. Published in association with the V&A Museum, your purchase helps the V&A to enrich people''s lives as the world''s leading museum of art and design.
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William Morris / Morris Pink Honeysuckle / Bookmark /
William Morris (1834-1896), one of the most celebrated practitioners of the Arts and Crafts Movement, created woven and printed textile designs using the ancient technique of hand woodblock printing. As seen on this bookmark, his evocations of the natural world have become design classics.
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Tulips and Peacocks: William Morris and Art from the Islamic World - Rowan Bain
An introduction to William Morris’s personal collection of artworks from the Islamic world and how they came to influence his pattern-making  One of the principal founders of the Arts and Crafts movement, William Morris was responsible for hundreds of patterns for wallpapers, fabrics, tapestries, and carpets that are iconic of the late nineteenth century and continue to resonate today. It is now widely acknowledged that his artistic production was stimulated by his deep familiarity with embroideries, woven velvets, silks, carpets, and metalwork from Iran, Syria, and Turkey, which he collected throughout his lifetime.  Ranging from popular nineteenth-century tourist merchandise to rare artefacts of historical significance, Morris’s collection is a testament to the interconnectedness of global artistic traditions and the enduring importance of recognising the contributions of various cultures to the evolution of his design and craftsmanship. This highly illustrated publication offers diverse perspectives in contextualising Morris’s role within contemporary debates around colonial collecting, Islam’s representation in the museum context, and issues of cultural appropriation from contributors within the field of British Arts and Crafts and Art from the Islamic world.
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Příběh o Třpytivé rovině - Morris William
Mladý rytíř Hallblith z rodu Ravenů vyráží na zdánlivě beznadějnou pouť za záchranou své milované snoubenky Hostage, jež byla unesena neznámo kým a neznámo kam. Nepříznivé cesty osudu ho zavedou až na mýtický ostrov, na němž leží země Třpytivé roviny, kterou též zvou zemí Nehynoucích. Na tomto místě hrdina nachází mnoho podivného a to, že zde lidé neumírají, je jen jedna ze záhad Třpytivé roviny. Porazí láska v Hallblithově srdci všechny nástrahy a svody? Nalezne svou drahou Hostage? A podaří se mu najít cestu zpět domů? Vůbec poprvé si můžete v češtině vychutnat jeden z prvních fantasy románů. Příběh o Třpytivé rovině je často řazen mezi nejvýznamnější díla celého žánru a neměl by chybět v knihovně žádného fantasy nadšence. William Morris položil základní kámen vysoké fantasy právě tímto příběhem. Zásadně tak ovlivnil tvorbu dalších autorů. K jeho dílu se často odkazoval zejména J. R. R. Tolkien, a román tedy lze doporučit všem milovníkům Pána prstenů.
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William Morris - Rosalind Ormiston, N. M. Wells
Revised edition of the bestselling backlist title. William Morris was an outstanding character of many talents, being an architect, writer, social campaigner, artist and, with his Kelmscott Press, an important figure of the Arts and Crafts movement. Many of us probably know him best, however, from his superb furnishings and textile designs, intricately weaving together natural motifs in a highly stylized two-dimensional fashion influenced by medieval conventions. Following on from the bestselling success of Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Alphonse Mucha, of the same series, this delightful new book offers a survey of his life and work alongside some of his finest decorative work. It is a richly beautiful book.
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What Readers Do - Dr Beth Driscoll
Shining a spotlight on everyday readers of the 21st century, Beth Driscoll explores how contemporary readers of Anglophone fiction interact with the book industry, digital environments, and each other.We live in an era when book clubs, bibliomemoirs, Bookstagram and BookTok are as valuable to some readers as solitary reading moments. The product of nearly two decades of qualitative research into readers and reading culture, What Readers Do examines reading through three dimensions - aesthetic conduct, moral conduct, and self-care – to show how readers intertwine private and social behaviors, and both reinforce and oppose the structures of capitalism. Analyzing reading as a post-digital practice that is a synthesis of both print and digital modes and on- and offline behaviors, Driscoll presents a methodology for studying readers that connects book history, literary studies, sociology, and actor-network theory. Arguing for the vitality, agency, and creativity of readers, this book sheds light on how we read now - and on how much more readers do than just read.
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Beauty Jar Unicorn Kisses What Girls Are Made Of? Sugar & Spice And Everything Nice koupelová bomba s vůní rebarbory a jahod 150 g
Beauty Jar Unicorn Kisses What Girls Are Made Of? Sugar & Spice And Everything Nice, 150 g, Bomby do koupele pro ženy, Bomba do koupele, která promění běžnou koupel v kouzelnou lázeň Ponořte se do kouzelné vůně jahod a rebarbory a proměňte svou koupel v okamžik sladkého úniku. Koupelová bomba Beauty Jar Unicorn Kisses What Girls Are Made Of? Sugar & Spice And Everything Nice se postará o jedinečný zážitek pro všechny smysly – osvěží vůní ovoce, pohladí pokožku mandlovým olejem a zanechá ji hebkou a vyživenou díky vitamínu E. Vlastnosti: navozuje příjemnou atmosféru proměňuje koupel v relaxační zážitek jemně pečuje o pokožku během koupele zanechává pokožku hebkou a voňavou okouzluje barvou i efektem při rozpouštění Složení: mandlový olej vitamín E Jak aplikovat: Kouli do koupele Beauty Jar Unicorn Kisses What Girls Are Made Of? Sugar & Spice And Everything Nice vložte do teplé vody a nechejte ji zcela rozpustit. Notino tip: Chcete si pořídit hned několik koulí do koupele a zpříjemnit si čas pro sebe? Naším tipem je koupelová bomba se sladkým mandlovým olejem a levandulí Beauty Jar Just A Minute Relax.
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The Decorative Arts: Their Relation to Modern Life and Progress and The Manifesto of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings - Morris Will
William Morris is perhaps best known today for the beautiful textile designs he created under the banner of Morris & Co, which continue to decorate homes around the globe. As one of the leading lights of British socialism, however, he is less well known, and this series of Morris''s Manifestos seeks to highlight his extraordinary contribution to the literary canon on subjects socialist and artistic.The second in the Morris''s Manifestos series, The Decorative Arts is a passionate argument against the homogenisation of production, and a cry for art to make itself seen in design – ''art will make our streets as beautiful as the woods, as elevating as the mountainsides.''This edition also includes The Manifesto of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, the society founded by William Morris and his architect friend Philip Webb, which sought to oppose the ''destructive restoration'' that was going on in ancient buildings at the time.
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Zápisník Paperblanks - Morris Pink Honeysuckle - Midi nelinkovaný
Luxusní zápisník Paperblanks z kolekce William Morris. Originální design inspirovaný světovými vzory a uměleckými díly. Pevná vazba. Hedvábná záložka pro nalezení správné strany. Ručně sešívaná vazba. Zadní kapsa pro poznámky. Zesílené listy, kterými neprosvítá inkoust. Velikost midi - 130 x 180 mm. Gramáž papíru 100 gsm. 176 stran. Nelinkovaný. Umění a řemeslo Jeden z nejvlivnějších návrhářů 19. stolení, William Morris, se snažil znovu zavést bohatý kvalitní a jednotný styl do dekorativního umění, atributy, jež považoval za ztracené díky pokroku. William Morris (1834 – 1896) byl jedním z nejslavnějších zastánců hnutí Arts and Crafts. Upřednostňoval ideál řemeslníků a jejich hrdost z vlastního díla před odlidšťujícím náporem průmyslové revoluce. Při vytváření vzorů tkané a potištěné textilie se rozhodl pracovat se starověkou technikou tisku. Tvrdil, že každá výzdoba je marná, pokud vám nepřipomene něco z vás. Pro své vzory hledat inspiraci z přírodního prostředí kolem sebe, tapiserií, starých tisků herbářů a také z ostrosti a množství detailů středověkého umění. Jeho ztvárnění antických květin a rostlin, hloubka tónů a magická gradace odstínů se staly klasikou v návrhu dekorativního umění, včetně naší kolekce William Morris.
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Beth Chatto's Shade Garden - Beth Chatto
First published as Beth Chatto''s Woodland Garden by Cassell in 2002, this Pimpernel Classic edition includes an afterword by David Ward, Head Gardener at Beth Chatto''s Gardens. "Most gardens have dark areas – a north-facing border, an area shaded by a hedge, fence or house wall, a bed in the shade cast by shrubs or trees with greedy roots – and for many gardeners these are a challenge, and often a trial. Fortunately there are plants adapted by Nature to a vast range of conditions and, by choosing suitable plants, we can transform almost any problem site into something beautiful." In this book legendary plantswoman Beth Chatto shows how the problem of shade in a garden can be turned to advantage. She tells how she transformed a dark, derelict site into a woodland garden that is tranquil and serene yet full of life and interest in every season. She describes, too, a wealth of plants that will thrive in shady beds and borders and on walls.
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What's It Made Of? - DK
Unlock the secrets behind everyday items and extraordinary inventions with exploded artworks and photographs that reveal the materials used to create everyday objects.Finding out What''s It Made Of? is just the start of an amazing journey into the world of materials science, in this non-fiction book for science enthusiasts aged 9-12.Learn about the surprising properties of materials and how they are put to thousands of different uses, from sneakers to smartphones and game controllers to glue. This fascinating book reveals the secrets of many everyday objects, and a few more unusual ones.This science book for curious children offers: A breakdown of everyday and futuristic objects, revealing what goes into a range of common and cutting-edge items - from game controllers to space suits!Hyperrealistic artworks and vivid photos show each component and object up close and in incredible detail.STEM learning that supports classroom material science by showing how the properties of different materials determine what they are used for.This visually striking book is perfect for curious minds and science enthusiasts, providing a deeper understanding of how the world around us is constructed.Each item in the book is shown broken apart or shown in photographic detail to explore the hidden hero materials inside it. Along the way, you will find out about the materials that have made our modern world - where they come from, how they are extracted and the toll this can take on the environment.
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Diář 2026 Morris Pink Honeysuckle
Diář 2026 Morris Pink Honeysuckle Mini je stylový denní diář ve formátu mini, inspirovaný klasickým motivem tištěné bavlny od Williama Morrise, významného představitele hnutí Arts and Crafts. Tento elegantní růžový diář je ideální pro každodenní plánování v kapesním formátu a potěší všechny milovníky přírodních vzorů a kvalitního zpracování.Tvrdé desky s dekorativním potiskem jsou vyrobeny z 100% recyklovaného kartonu, doplněné o hladký papír s gramáží 80 g/m² a Smyth šitou vazbu, která zaručuje dlouhou životnost. Praktické prvky jako gumička pro uzavření, dvojitá záložka a vnitřní kapsa na drobnosti dělají z tohoto diáře nejen krásný, ale i velmi funkční doplněk každodenní organizace.Proč si ho oblíbíte Motiv Honeysuckle navržený Williamem Morrisem v roce 1876 zaujme jemnými pastelovými tóny a botanickým dekorem. Denní rozvrh na každé stránce pro důkladné plánování každého dne od ledna do prosince 2026. Obsahuje měsíční a roční přehledy, mezinárodní svátky, adresář, poznámkové stránky i užitečné konverzní tabulky. Mini formát 95 × 140 mm se pohodlně vejde do kabelky či batohu. Technické údaje Formát: Mini (95 × 140 mm) Rozsah: 416 stran Vazba: Smyth šitá Papír: hladký, 80 g/m² Obálka: tvrdá s dekorativním potiskem Uzavírání: elastická páska Záložky: 2 stuhy Další výbava: vnitřní kapsa, adresář, plánovací přehledy, mezinárodní informace Jazyk: angličtina (mezinárodní svátky)
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Arts and Crafts Tiles: Morris to Voysey - Rob Higgins, Will Farmer
The Arts and Crafts Movement was a reaction to the brutality of working life and the sterility of industrial design in Victorian Britain. Although Arts and Crafts was initially a mediaeval revival, the movement was always about the artist craftsman and the appropriate use of materials, rather than any single design tradition.The movement was inspired and led by William Morris, whose company was founded in 1861 and produced a full range of interior furnishings, including tiles. These were designed by Morris himself, and also by leading artists and architects of the day such as Edward Burne Jones and Philip Webb. The term Arts and Crafts was formalised in the late 1880s, and many designers, artists and craftsmen joined Morris in this new movement, and leading designers including Walter Crane and C. F. A. Voysey produced distinctive and now highly collectable ceramic tiles that were used to decorate the bathrooms and the fireplaces of the wealthy and discerning.This book, with its companion on the work of William de Morgan, is the first complete introduction to British Arts and Crafts tiles from 1860 to 1920.
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What You're Made For - Ryan Holiday, George Raveling
''George Raveling is a legend on sports, business, and the great game of life'' TIM FERRISS''I''m proud to call George a mentor and a friend'' MICHAEL JORDAN''George Raveling is the mentor you wish you had'' RICH ROLL''This is a must-read book'' CHARLES BARKLEYGame-changing wisdom from pioneering coach and Nike executive George Raveling, coauthored by bestselling author Ryan Holiday - with a foreword by basketball legend Michael JordanGeorge Raveling knows all about beating the odds. A living legend, he has been a game-changing basketball coach, stood at the side of Martin Luther King Jr, mentored Michael Jordan and shaped the world of sports as a Director at Nike. But his life began in the shadow of segregation, death and mental illness. Here, he teams up with bestselling author Ryan Holiday to share the lessons drawn from his extraordinary life and career. This is not a memoir, but a blueprint for anyone who wants to overcome obstacles and achieve success on their own terms. You''ll find strategies for discovering purpose, insights on how to keep evolving and growing, advice for building meaningful connections, and tactics to compound daily victories into your greatest achievements. From finding a mentor to building a legacy, this book provides tools to not just navigate life, but to live it with intention and impact. And it all starts with the question: what are you made for?
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What Are Santa's Elves Made Of? - Becky Davies
Elves are Santa''s special helpers - they make Christmas magical for every girl and boy. But have you ever wondered what they are made of? This festive board book explores the possibilities and reveals the answers with a fantastic pop-up elf at the end!
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What Souls Are Made Of: A Wuthering Heights Remix - Suri Tasha
In the Remixed Classics series, authors from marginalized backgrounds reinterpret classic works through their own cultural lens to subvert the overwhelming cishet, white, and male canon. Two British Indian teens cut off from their heritage find solace in each other in this gothic Wuthering Heights YA remix that subverts the default whiteness of the original text.Sometimes, lost things find their way home...Yorkshire, North of England, 1786. As the abandoned son of a lascar—a sailor from India—Heathcliff has spent most of his young life maligned as an "outsider." Now he''s been flung into an alien life in the Yorkshire moors, where he clings to his birth father''s language even though it makes the children of the house call him an animal, and the maids claim he speaks gibberish.Catherine is the younger child of the estate''s owner, a daughter with light skin and brown curls and a mother that nobody talks about. Her father is grooming her for a place in proper society, and that''s all that matters. Catherine knows she must mold herself into someone pretty and good and marriageable, even though it might destroy her spirit.As they occasionally flee into the moors to escape judgment and share the half-remembered language of their unknown kin, Catherine and Heathcliff come to find solace in each other. Deep down in their souls, they can feel they are the same.But when Catherine''s father dies and the household''s treatment of Heathcliff only grows more cruel, their relationship becomes strained and threatens to unravel. For how can they ever be together, when loving each other—and indeed, loving themselves—is as good as throwing themselves into poverty and death?Praise for What Souls Are Made Of:"With its brooding characters, gorgeous setting, and a romance that sparkles with electricity, this retelling of Wuthering Heights breathes fresh air into an old classic." —Stacey Lee, New York Times-bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl and Luck of the Titanic
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What Stars Are Made Of - Sarah Addison Allenová
An astonishingly bold and moving middle-grade debut about family, friendship and how it''s OK to be different. "I loved this book . . . A female ''Wonder''." - reader review "This is a brilliant book. I don''t think I''ve ever read anything like it." - reader review "A celebration of difference, a masterclass of empathy - just a massive warm hug of a book!" - reader reviewLibby wants to be a scientist when she grows up, just like her hero, the underrated astronomer Cecilia Payne. She''d also do anything for her family - and when her beloved big sister Nonny is in trouble, Libby comes up with the perfect plan to help her, and at the same time remind the world what stars are made of.
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How to Make AI Useful - Magnus Lindkvist, Bryan Reimer
We’ve heard it all before: AI will upend industries, kill jobs and remake everything from healthcare to art. But between the hype and the hand-wringing lies a simpler, more pressing question: Is AI actually useful? And if so, useful for what, and for whom? In How to Make AI Useful, MIT researcher Dr Bryan Reimer and Swedish futurologist Magnus Lindkvist cut through the noise. Blending decades of research, trendspotting and hands-on experience, they chart AI’s journey from dazzling gimmick to disruptive force – and now to indispensable tool.  This isn’t another book about robot overlords or utopian tech dreams. Instead, it’s a rough guide to AI’s messy middle – the phase where machines meet human complexity. From automating the tedious to amplifying creativity, Reimer and Lindkvist show how to harness AI’s potential for real progress, long after today’s bubble bursts
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Sešit Paperblanks - Morris Windrush A5, čistý
Představujeme ikonický vzhled Paperblanks v novém formátu! Každý zápisník typu cahier obsahuje 80 perforovaných stránek vysoce kvalitního papíru, který povznese každodenní psaní na novou úroveň.Vzor Windrush pochází z tužkové a akvarelové skici, na které William Morris pracoval v letech 1881–1883. Tento design, původně vytvořený pro potisk na bavlněné textilie, zdůrazňuje Morrisův kreativní přístup k zobrazení přírodních prvků v jeho dekorativních textiliích pro bytové zařízení.Vlastnosti produktu: Dekorativní obálka z potištěného papíru (300 g/m²) se zaoblenými rohy Všechny stránky jsou perforované pro snadné odtržení Krémově zbarvený papír (100 g/m²), bez kyselin a ze zodpovědně spravovaných lesů Šité sedlové vazby s nití sladěnou s designem obálky Dekorativní přední předsádky zobrazující design obálky a příběh stojící za uměleckým dílem Jmenovka
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Arts and Crafts Tiles: William de Morgan - Rob Higgins, Will Farmer
William De Morgan was the principal ceramic designer and maker in the Arts and Crafts Movement. Heavily influenced by the art of the Middle East, he was active for nearly thirty years from the 1870s onwards and was never content with an existing technical process if he thought it could be improved. He is famous for his vases and decorative chargers, but it is arguably his tiles – still to be found in homes and museums around Britain and the world – that have made the greatest impact.His tiles portray iconic images of animals, ships and floral designs, blending style influences to produce designs that featured new, stylized interpretations and a whimsical character. He combined a strong design style with rich glaze colours, making blue and green, and a deep orangey red into visual trademarks. There were important commissions from royalty and industry, and his ceramics were marketed to the growing middle classes by William Morris, the founder and leading light of the Arts and Crafts Movement.The tiles of the Arts and Crafts Movement are now highly collectible, and none more so than those made at William De Morgan’s Chelsea, Merton Abbey and Fulham potteries. This highly illustrated book, by acknowledged experts on De Morgan, presents the first study of the tiles to be published in over thirty-five years and features an examination of De Morgan’s lustre glazes using high sensitivity X-ray analysis.
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William Morris’s Flowers (Victoria and Albert Museum) - Rowan Bain
A passionate advocate of craftsmanship over mass-production, William Morris (1834– 1896) designed a huge variety of objects, but it is his highly original carpet, fabric and wallpaper patterns that have continued to capture the imagination and exert their influence on the decorative arts. Around 600 such designs are attributed to Morris, of which the vast majority are based on natural forms, including trees, plants and flowers. This beautifully designed, accessibly priced gift book offers a wealth of designs by Morris in which flowers are the principal motif, bringing together not only completed patterns but also working drawings in pen and watercolour, and examples of his pearwood, floral-pattern printing blocks. It also explores examples of the sources that inspired Morris’s flower-based designs: his own gardens at the Red House in Kent, Kelmscott Manor in Oxfordshire and elsewhere; 16th- and 17th-century herbals; illuminated medieval manuscripts; late medieval and Renaissance tapestries; and a range of decorated objects, particularly from the Islamic world, that Morris studied at the South Kensington Museum (now the V&A). Authored by Rowan Bain, curator at the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow, north London, and lavishly illustrated with almost 100 colour illustrations, this exquisite book will both inform and delight
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Reincarnation and the Law of Karma - William Walker Atkinson
This beautiful hardback edition presents William Walker Atkinson''s classic work, Reincarnation and the Law of Karma, presented with a gold embossed cover design and gilded page edges. Reincarnation is the process of the soul''s successive rebirths, and, in this book, Atkinson explores how past lives influence and shape our present existence. He examines the idea that our actions in previous lives determine our current circumstances, highlighting the karmic implications and the continuity of the soul''s journey through multiple lifetimes.Using explanations from ancient writings and practical insights of his own, Atkinson invites contemplation on personal responsibility, moral choices, and the pursuit of spiritual growth. Irrespective of one''s beliefs, Reincarnation and the Law of Karma fosters a deeper understanding of how different faiths see the profound connection between one''s actions and how they manifest in our past, present, and future lives.This elegant pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic text, presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for anyone interested in religion and spirituality.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.
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100 Selected Poems - William Wordsworth
100 Selected Poems is a beautifully bound collection of William Wordsworth's most beloved poetry. This collectible edition features a hardbound cover and is perfect for lovers of classic literature and poetry. Enjoy some of Wordsworth's most famous works, including ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud' and ‘Tintern Abbey'.?
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The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science - Kate McKinnon
From beloved Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon comes a madcap new adventure about three sisters, a ravenous worm, and a mysterious mad scientist.“Brilliant†– KATHERINE RUNDELL“This book upsets me. It frightens me. I cannot wait to read it again.†– LEMONY SNICKET, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events“An enjoyable reminder that what makes you weird may also make you a winner†– THE TIMES, Children''s Book of the WeekGertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee Porch do not belong. They don’t belong in the snooty town of Antiquarium, where the only dog allowed is the bichon frise. They don’t belong with their adoptive family, where all their cousins are named Lavinia. And after getting kicked out of the last etiquette school that would take them, the girls expect to be sent away for good… until they receive a mysterious invitation.Suddenly the girls are under the tutelage of the infamous Millicent Quibb – a mad scientist with worms in her hair and oysters in her bathtub. Dangerous? Yes! More fun than they’ve ever had? Absolutely! But when the sisters are asked to save their town from an evil cabal of mad scientists, they must learn to embrace what has always made them stand out – before it’s too late!Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science is the unbelievably hilarious, madcap adventure debut from comedic superstar Kate McKinnon – an unforgettable and laugh-out-loud funny story, and a warm-hearted celebration of individuality, imagination, and eccentricity.
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This Beautiful, Ridiculous City - Kay Sohini
At once heartrending and enlivening, this phenomenal graphic memoir is not another ode to New York but a meditation on how easy it is to fall beautifully, ridiculously in love*AN OBSERVER GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE MONTH*''This is such a rich book, both visually and narratively'' - Isabel Greenberg, author of Young Hag''A ravishing new take on a storied city'' - Katherine May, New York Times bestselling author of, Wintering and EnchantmentOn her first night in New York, Kay Sohini sits on the tarmac of JFK airport making an inventory of all she’s left behind in India. Kay realises two things: she''s finally made it to the city that made her in celluloid and prose from across the Pacific – Kerouac, Friends, Plath – and that trauma she’s endured in her relationship has left gaping holes in her memory.In New York, at last, Kay has room to begin the work of piecing herself back together through art and food. But as her personal story becomes a window onto a mystifying metropolis both inhospitable and inspiring to the many who call it home, Kay embarks on an electric exploration of how to forge the self and a life of one’s own today.At once heartrending and enlivening, This Beautiful, Ridiculous City is not another ode to New York but a phenomenal meditation on how easy it is to fall beautifully, ridiculously in love with places – and indeed people – that do not always love us back but somehow still save us in weird, unexpected ways.''A stunning graphic memoir… a praise-song to her adopted home… with its glorious, candy-coloured drawings'' - FINANCIAL TIMES
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Movement Made Us - David J. Dennis Jr., David J. Dennis Sr.
A STEPHEN CURRY''S BOOK CLUB PICKSOUTHERN INDEPENDENT BOOKSELLERS ALLIANCE BESTSELLER“A story of triumph and resilience centered around those who dedicated their lives to the Civil Rights movement. It reminds us that, in order to truly appreciate how far we’ve come—and how far we still have to go—we must acknowledge the past and pay homage to those who laid the foundation. It reminds us that everyday people can be heroes if they stand up for what’s right. It reminds us that we’re not alone in our experiences, and that if we work together, we can make impactful change.”—Stephen Curry “The Movement Made Us takes literature to a momentous Southern Black space to which I honestly never thought a book could take us. This is literally the Movement that made us and both Davids love us whole here with a creation that is as ingenious as it is soulfully sincere. Stunning.”—Kiese Laymon, author of HeavyA dynamic family exchange that pivots between the voices of a father and son, The Movement Made Us is a unique work of oral history and memoir, chronicling the extraordinary story of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and its living legacy embodied in Black Lives Matter. David Dennis Sr, a core architect of the movement, speaks out for the first time, swapping recollections both harrowing and joyful with David Jr, a journalist working on the front lines of change today. Taken together, their stories paint a critical portrait of America, casting one nation’s image through the lens of two individual Black men and their unique relationship. Playful and searching, anxious and restorative, fearless and driving, this intimate memoir features scenes from across David Sr’s life, as he becomes involved in the movement, tries to move beyond it, and ultimately returns to it to find final solace and new sense of self—revealing a survivor who travels eternally with a cabal of ghosts. A crucial addition to Civil Rights history, The Movement Made Us is the story of a nation reckoning with change and the hopes, struggles, setbacks, and triumphs of modern Black life. This is it: the extant chronicle of why we live, why we move, and for what we are made.
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Made for People - Justin Whitmel Earley
Discover the art of fostering life-giving, life-long friendships and the individual habits that make them possible.Loneliness is deadly. We know this psychologically and spiritually. Sin wants us to be alone, and it often feels like today''s world is tailor-made to keep us that way.In Made for People—by bestselling author of The Habits of the Household—Justin Whitmel Earley explains why God made us to experience deep friendship and how we can cultivate them despite a culture of busyness, disconnection, and fear of vulnerability.Through personal stories, research, and biblical wisdom, Justin paints of a picture of God''s design for "covenant friendships." This book will teach you:How loneliness points to our God-given needs.Why vulnerability is the beginning of real friendship.How to deepen the friendships we already have.Key habits that create a lifestyle of friendship. Isolation may be the norm of modern life, but it doesn’t have to be the story of yours, and it isn’t what you were made for. In fact, you were made to be among people who know you fully and love you anyway.Leave behind loneliness and build the life of deep connection you long for.
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What If I Never Get Over You - Paige Toon
***Your next summer read from bestselling author Paige Toon***THE GREATER THE LOVE, THE HARDER THE FALL . . . Ellie didn’t expect to fall in love while travelling in Europe. But she also didn’t expect to meet a man like Ash. Three blistering days in Lisbon is all it takes to form an unforgettable connection – deep enough for them to plan to meet again in Madrid. But Ellie arrives late, and Ash is nowhere to be found. Six years later, the memory of Ash and their time together still burns deeply in Ellie’s heart. She hopes that her dream job as a gardener on a grand estate in Wales will bring the fresh start she desperately needs. But when Ash unexpectedly crashes back into her life, Ellie is forced to question if the universe has other plans... ______________Praise for What if I Never Get Over You: 'What a rollercoaster of emotions! Another beautiful offering of love, heartache, belonging, self-worth, obstacles, passion, duty and strength. A perfect book to escape into. I'm bereft that I've finished - a feeling I always get from Paige's books!' Giovanna Fletcher'What If I Never Get Over You was such a beautiful read. A truly gorgeous love story with a hero everyone is going to fall head over heels for. I loved it' Beth O’Leary'Without a doubt, Paige's best book to date. What If I Never Get Over You has all the hallmarks of a classic Paige Toon read - heartfelt, utterly swoonworthy and full of twists to make you gasp. As always, Paige packs in the emotion and I was smitten with Ellie and Ash's love complicated story from the start. My forever favourite, no one writes romance quite like Paige Toon' Lindsey Kelk'A breathtaking, unforgettable tale of fate, class, family, the universe, and love. Paige Toon's writing is utterly charming' Robinne Lee'A truly unputdownable story drenched in romance and drama... romance at its best' Milly Johnson'A sweeping love story that is deep, complex and so, so riveting. Paige Toon’s ability to weave longing, hope, devastation and joy into one powerful, heart-tugging love story is nothing short of spectacular' Jill Santopolo'An absolute treasure. Paige is a master at toying with the heartstrings and I just keep coming back for more' Christina Lauren'Yet again Paige evokes the most passionate of loves we’ve all longed for and never forgotten with warmth, colour and verve' Zoë Folbigg‘Paige's books have so much emotional depth’ MyWeekly‘Swoon-worthy’ Woman's Weekly'A sweeping romance about first love, and unforgettable connections. It swept me up, and did not put me down until I turned the last page' Sophie Cousens'Five giant stars. Paige Toon is my go-to for an all-consuming, epic love story, and this might be her best yet. I loved it!' Annabel Monaghan'A beautiful story that grabs your heart and doesn’t let go. Unputdownable and utterly entrancing. Paige at her best' Dani Atkins‘Paige Toon’s best yet’ The Mirror___________________________Praise for Paige Toon:‘You’ll love it, cry buckets and be uplifted’ Marian Keyes 'Paige Toon makes me fall in love and then breaks my heart every time' Giovanna Fletcher‘Nobody writes angst and joy and hope like Paige Toon’ Christina Lauren‘Paige’s beautiful, emotional love stories sweep me away’ Beth O’Leary‘Warms your heart, shatters it in pieces, then puts it back together again and again’ Abby Jimenez‘Paige Toon breaks your heart then stitches it back together with expert hands’ Carley Fortune‘A stunning read, full of charm’ Bella'A swoony must-read’ Woman
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What's Inside a Flower? - Rachel Ignotofsky
From pollination and scattering seeds to labelled diagrams of roots, stamens and stems, discover everything there is to know about flowers. Flowers live everywhere, but what are they made of? And how do they grow? Budding backyard scientists can find out with this picture book guide.From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, Rachel Ignotofsky, What''s Inside a Flower? is the perfect book for young botanists who want to grow by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world.
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Very First Questions and Answers What are clouds? - Katie Daynes
Discover what clouds are made of, why storm clouds flash and boom, how tornadoes happen and what makes a rainbow. With lots of flaps to lift, this delightful book encourages children to explore clouds for themselves, spotting shapes in the sky, looking at the simple science behind them and learning a few cloud myths along the way.
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What's Inside a Flower? - Rachel Ignotofsky
From pollination and scattering seeds to labelled diagrams of roots, stamens and stems, discover everything there is to know about flowers. Flowers live everywhere, but what are they made of? And how do they grow? Budding backyard scientists can find out with this picture book guide.From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, Rachel Ignotofsky, What''s Inside a Flower? is the perfect book for young botanists who want to grow by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world.
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What Will You Dream of Tonight? - Frances Stickley
A stunningly atmospheric and warm-hearted picture book about the magic of dreams, with a beautiful, foiled cover. What will you dream of tonight?
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What Are You Making? - Alison Hawes
A non-fiction book about a group of children making a monster. Each stage of the monster-making process is shown – from the body and head, to the eyes, teeth and claws. Repetitive text asks what is being made, and then reveals the answer on the following page.Red B/ Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.Text type – A non-fiction recount.The complete labelled monster on page 14 and the separate labelled parts on page 15 remind children how the monster was put together.This simple text provides great opportunities for Design and Technology.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
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What the Dog Saw - Malcolm Gladwell
In these breathtaking intellectual adventure stories, covering everything from criminology to ketchup, job interviews to dog training, Malcolm Gladwell looks under the surface of everyday life to show how the most ordinary subjects can illuminate the most extraordinary things about us and our world.''Masterpieces in the art of the essay'' Steven Pinker, The New York Times''Beautiful ... brings together the writing that made Gladwell the extraordinary figure he is today ... one of the most imaginative non-fiction writers of his generation'' Ian Sample, Guardian ''Chatty, perceptive, impish and amiable ... Comes exuberantly close to ... what goes on inside other people''s heads'' Philip Womack, Daily Telegraph ''Gladwell makes the world seem fresh and exciting again'' Evening Standard
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William I (Penguin Monarchs) - Marc Morris
Part of the Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England''s rulers - now in paperbackOn Christmas Day 1066, William, duke of Normandy was crowned in Westminster, the first Norman king of England. It was a disaster: soldiers outside, thinking shouts of acclamation were treachery, torched the surrounding buildings. To later chroniclers, it was an omen of the catastrophes to come.During the reign of William the Conqueror, England experienced greater and more seismic change than at any point before or since. Marc Morris''s concise and gripping biography sifts through the sources of the time to give a fresh view of the man who changed England more than any other, as old ruling elites were swept away, enemies at home and abroad (including those in his closest family) were crushed, swathes of the country were devastated and the map of the nation itself was redrawn, giving greater power than ever to the king. When, towards the end of his reign, William undertook a great survey of his new lands, his subjects compared it to the last judgement of God, the Domesday Book. England had been transformed forever.
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The Gifts of Reading - Philip Pullman, William Boyd, Roddy Doyle, Iyer Pico, Robert Macfarlane, Chigozie Obioma, Jackie Morris, Candice Carty-Williams
With contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Robert Macfarlane, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje, David Pilling, Max Porter, Philip Pullman, Alice Pung, Jancis Robinson, S.F.Said, Madeleine Thien, Salley Vickers, John Wood and Markus Zusak''This story, like so many stories, begins with a gift. The gift, like so many gifts, was a book...'' So begins the essay by Robert Macfarlane that inspired this collection. In this cornucopia of an anthology, you will find essays by some of the world''s most beloved novelists, nonfiction writers, essayists and poets. ''You will see books taking flight in flocks, migrating around the world, landing in people''s hearts and changing them for a day or a year or a lifetime. ''You will see books sparking wonder or anger; throwing open windows into other languages, other cultures, other minds; causing people to fall in love or to fight for what is right. ''And more than anything, over and over again, you will see books and words being given, received and read - and in turn prompting further generosity.'' Published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of global literacy non-profit, Room to Read, The Gifts of Reading forms inspiring, unforgettable, irresistible proof of the power and necessity of books and reading.Inspired by Robert Macfarlane Curated by Jennie Orchard
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Make Your Art No Matter What - Beth Pickens
The Artist''s Way for the 21st century—from esteemed creative counselor Beth Pickens.If you are an artist, you need to make your art. That''s not an overstatement—it''s a fact; if you stop doing your creative work, your quality of life is diminished. But what do you do when life gets in the way? In this down-to-earth handbook, experienced artist coach Beth Pickens offers practical advice for developing a lasting and meaningful artistic practice in the face of life''s inevitable obstacles and distractions. This thoughtful volume suggests creative ways to address the challenges all artists must overcome—from making decisions about time, money, and education, to grappling with isolation, fear, and anxiety. No matter where you are in your art-making journey, this book will motivate and inspire you. Because not only do you need your art—the world needs it, too.• EXPERT ADVICE: Beth Pickens is an experienced and passionate arts advocate with extensive insight into working through creative obstacles. She has spent the last decade advising artists on everything from financial strategy to coping with grief.• PRACTICAL AND POSITIVE: This book is both a love letter to art and artists and a hands-on guide to approaching the thorniest problems those artists might face. Pickens offers a warm reminder that you are not alone, that what you do matters, and that someone out there wants you to succeed.• TIMELESS TOPIC: Like a trusted advisor, this book is an invaluable resource jam-packed with strategies for building a successful creative practice. From mixing business and friendship to marketing yourself on social media, this book can help. And it will—again and again.Perfect for:• Visual artists and makers• Writers, musicians, filmmakers, and other creatives• Art and design school graduates and grad-gift givers
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War: What is it good for? - Ian Morris
War is one of the greatest human evils. It has ruined livelihoods, provoked unspeakable atrocities and left countless millions dead. It has caused economic chaos and widespread deprivation. And the misery it causes poisons foreign policy for future generations. But, argues bestselling historian Ian Morris, in the very long term, war has in fact been a good thing. In his trademark style combining inter-disciplinary insights, scientific methods and fascinating stories, Morris shows that, paradoxically, war is the only human invention that has allowed us to construct peaceful societies. Without war, we would never have built the huge nation-states which now keep us relatively safe from random acts of violence, and which have given us previously unimaginable wealth. It is thanks to war that we live longer and more comfortable lives than ever before.And yet, if we continue waging war with ever-more deadly weaponry, we will destroy everything we have achieved; so our struggles to manage warfare make the coming decades the most decisive in the history of our civilisation. In War: What Is It Good For? Morris brilliantly dissects humanity''s history of warfare to draw startling conclusions about our future.
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We Inherit What the Fires Left - William Evans
William Evans, the award-winning poet and cofounder of the popular culture website Black Nerd Problems, offers an emotionally vulnerable poetry collection exploring the themes of inheritances, dreams, and injuries that are passed down from one generation to the next and delving into the lived experience of a black man in the American suburbs today.In We Inherit What the Fires Left, award-winning poet William Evans embarks on a powerful new collection that explores the lived experience of race in the American suburbs and what dreams and injuries are passed from generation to generation. Fall under the spell of Evans’s boldly intimate, wise, and emotionally candid voice in these urgent, electrifying poems. This eloquent collection explores not only what these inheritances are composed of, but what price the bearer must pay for such legacies, and the costly tolls exacted on both body and spirit. Evans writes searingly from the perspective of the marginalized, delivering an unflinching examination of what it is like to be a black man raising a daughter in predominantly white spaces, and the struggle to build a home and a future while carrying the weight of the past. However, in beautiful and quiet scenes of domesticity with his daughter or in thoughtful reflection within himself, Evans offers words of hope to readers, proving that resilience can ultimately bloom even in the face of prejudice. Readers of Ta-Nehisi Coates and Hanif Abdurraqib will find a brilliant, fresh new talent to add to their lists in William Evans.
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Studna na konci světa - Morris William
Tento slavný román byl nejen jedním z prvních zástupců tzv. vysoké fantasy, ale často bývá řazen mezi největší fantasy romány vůbec. Jeho vliv na celý žánr je nepopiratelný a v úctě ho chovali především Morrisem ovlivnění velikáni J. R. R. Tolkien a C. S. Lewis. Romantický příběh o cestě mladého rytíře Ralfa za dobrodružstvím vám připomene středověkou literaturu, okouzlí vás poetickým jazykem a překvapí neobvyklou příběhovou skladbou. Kdo se nenapil ze Studny na konci světa, nemůže si myslet, že má obšírnější představu o čarovnosti a bohatosti nejkrásnějšího literárního žánru. Pro milovníky fantasy je povinný doušek ze Studny dalším obohacujícím zážitkem.
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We Don't Know What We're Doing - Thomas Morris
A young video shop assistant exchanges the home comforts of one mother-figure for a fleeting encounter with another; a brother and sister find themselves at the bottom of a coal mine with a Japanese tourist; a Welsh stag on a debauched weekend in Dublin confesses an unimaginable truth; and a twice-widowed pensioner tries to persuade the lovely Mrs Morgan to be his date at the town''s summer festival...Set in Caerphilly, a sleepy castle town in South Wales, Thomas Morris'' debut collection reveals its treasures in unexpected ways, offering vivid and moving glimpses of the lost, lonely and bemused. By turns poignant, witty, and tender - these entertaining stories detail the lives of people who know where they are, but don''t know what they''re doing. This is the work of a young writer with a startlingly fresh voice, an uncanny ear for dialogue and a broad emotional range. We Don''t Know What We''re Doing is a major launch for the Faber fiction list in 2015.
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