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Cyprus, 1953. As the island fights for independence from British colonial rule, ancient conflicts between Turkish and Greek Cypriots trouble the glittering Mediterranean waters. Into the brewing political storm enters Lawrence Durrell, yearning for the idyllic island lifestyle of his youth in Corfu.He settles into a dilapidated villa, and with his poet's eye for beauty - and passable Greek - vividly captures the moods and atmospheres of island life in a changing world. Whether collecting folklore or wild flowers, describing the brewing revolution or eccentric local characters, Durrell is a magician with words: and the result is not only a classic travel memoir, but an intimate portrait of a community lost forever.

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When a genius inventor is seduced by a mysterious firm to create a robot, technology may save him - or be his undoing ... Lose yourself in this dystopian novel by the bestselling author of The Alexandria Quartet.''A superb craftsman and stylist.'' New York TimesFelix Charlock is a world-famous inventor. His scientific genius draws him into the web of a sinister multinational corporation called Merlin who recruit him for their own ends. When Felix is married into this wealthy family, ''The Firm'' sets him an impossible project, demanding that he reinvents his former lover as a living, breathing replica. But creating this perfect robot facsimile heralds a new era of destruction, threatening not only Felix''s sanity, but his very existence ...Consisting of two novels - Tunc and its sequel, Numquam - The Revolt of Aphrodite is a dystopian novel of ideas, rich in mystery and drama, with an epic global sweep and dazzling cast. Showing literary master Lawrence Durrell at his most conceptually ambitious, this tale of a modern Frankenstein will revolutionise the way you view technology forever.''Scenes of wild and deliberate fantasy ... [of] peculiar and disturbing poignancy.'' New Statesman ''Such readability ... Few writers can tell a story ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lose yourself in this glorious memoir of the island jewel of Corfu by the king of travel writing and real-life family member of The Durrells in Corfu.''In its gem-like miniature quality, among the best books ever written.'' New York TimesIn his youth, before he became a celebrated writer and poet, Lawrence Durrell spent four transformative years on the island jewel of Corfu, fascinated by the idyllic natural beauty and blood-stained ancient history within its rocky shores.While his brother Gerald collected animals as a budding naturalist - later fictionalised in My Family and Other Animals and filmed as The Durrells in Corfu - Lawrence fished, drank and befriended the local villagers.After World War II catapulted him back into a turmoiled world, Durrell never forgot the wonders of Corfu. Prospero''s Cell is his magical evocation of the blazing Aegean landscape, brimming with memories of the places and people that changed him forever.''Cannot be bettered ... A classic ... His words still evoke the magical qualities of the island.'' Telegraph''Some writers reinvent their language; others the world. Durrell did both.'' André Aciman ''Invades the reader''s every sense ... Remarkable.'' Victoria Hislop ''These days I am admiring and re-admiring Lawrence Durrell.'' Elif Shafak''Our last ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''The most exhilarating surge of language, style and sordid English manners [in] literature.'' DBC Pierre ''A wild, passionate, brilliantly gaudy and flamboyant extravaganza ... Richly obscene, energetically morbid, very often very funny ... Above all, stylistically and verbally inventive.'' ObserverDeath Gregory has disappeared, abandoning his diaries in a seedy London hotel. Discovered by Lawrence Lucifer, they depict a clique of intellectuals living a life of squalid debauchery: struggling writers and artists consumed by loves, lusts, and a quest for innovation. But as they satisfy violent appetites of the flesh - and mind - their descent into darkness accelerates ... Written when he was only 24, Lawrence Durrell described his controversial third novel as ''a two-fisted attack on literature by an angry young man of the thirties'' in which he ''first heard the sound of my own voice.'' First published in Paris in 1938, it was banned in Britain for nearly four decades due to its ''obscenity'' (influenced by Durrell''s friend Henry Miller). Vivid, surrealist, and haunting, The Black Book peers into the recesses of our souls: and establishes Durrell as a trailblazing stylist.''Stygian prose ... Words like stones, throwing, rockerying, mossing, churning, sharpening, bloodsucking, melting, and a hard firewater flows ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Rediscover one of the twentieth century''s greatest romances in Lawrence Durrell''s seductive tale of four tangled lovers in wartime Egypt that is ''stunning'' (André Aciman) and ''wonderful'' (Elif Shafak)''A masterpiece.'' Guardian''A formidable, glittering achievement.'' TLS''One of the great works of English fiction.'' Times ''Dazzlingly exuberant ... Superb.'' Observer''Brave and brazen ... Lush and grandiose.'' Independent ''Legendary ... Casts a spell ... Reader, watch out!'' Guardian''Lushly beautiful ... One of the most important works of our time.'' NYTBR Alexandria, Egypt. Trams, palm trees and watermelon stalls lie honey-bathed in sunlight; in darkened bedrooms, sweaty lovers unfurl. But in a world trembling on the brink of the Second World War, passion and death are inextricable. When Darley, a penniless schoolteacher, begins an affair with Justine - a married Egyptian woman of unparalleled glamour - their partners, Melissa and Nessim, are sucked into a whirlpool of jealousy and violence. One of the twentieth-century''s greatest romances, Lawrence Durrell''s scandalous ''investigation of modern love'' set the world alight in 1957. Rich in political and sexual intrigue, his epic masterpiece burns just as brightly today. Introduced by Jan Morris, this oomnibus edition collects all four novels together in all their glory.What Readers Are Saying - Justine ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Avignon Quintet gathers Lawrence Durrell''s five kaleidoscopic, Booker Prize-nominated novels - orbiting around the South of France in World War II - into one epic modern classic, one of ''the greatest novels of our time'' (Sunday Times). ''Durrell is a magician. He juggles with glittering words, he conjures up "cloud capped towers, gorgeous palaces and solemn temples," he entrances, intrigues and impresses.'' The TimesAvignon: the kingdom of kings and Popes, capital of the historic South of France, heart of legendary Provence. The entwined lives of a group of friends - and lovers - are transformed forever by the outbreak of World War II. But their dramatic present only plunges them further into the darkness of an ancient past, as they become entangled in buried plots, gnostic cults, religious rituals, and a mysterious hunt for hidden Knight''s Templar treasure. From Hitler''s Europe to the medieval world, French chateaus to Egyptian deserts, The Avignon Quintet is an epic symphony of ecstasy and terror, madness and memory, passion and death. Consisting of five majestic novels - Monsieur, Livia, Constance, Sebastian and Quinx - it is a wild, wise masterpiece that could only be written by the literary master of his century, Lawrence ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lose yourself in bestselling author Lawrence Durrell''s sublime novel about a group of English tourists trapped in the minotaur''s labyrinth on Crete ... ''Spellbinding ... A fine storyteller.'' Guardian''Superb ... Quite simply a lovely work of art.'' New York TimesA group of English tourists have come ashore from their cruise ship to explore the island of Crete. This motley crew - including a painter, spiritualist, spinster, soldier, convalescent, and elderly couple - are holidaying to seek respite from a broken post-war world. But their journey reaches a disastrous climax when they visit a cave reputed to be the legendary labyrinth of the minotaur, and become trapped within ...Set in the glorious Mediterranean landscapes which Lawrence Durrell so famously evoked in his travel writing and novels, The Dark Labyrinth is a morality tale unlike any other. Artfully blending horror and humour, comedy and tragedy, witty allegory and profound philosophy, it is a sublime novel, as refreshing today as it was decades ago. ''Superb, not only in the great passages of poetical description but also [the] casual wit and the brilliance of comment.'' Observer''Will amuse those who enjoy satires on English manners and morals, engage readers who like a build-up of suspense ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Rediscover one of the twentieth century''s greatest romances: this seductive tale of four tangled lovers in wartime Egypt, introduced by André Aciman (Call Me By Your Name and Find Me), is ''wonderful'' (Elif Shafak)I remembered Justine saying harshly as she lay in bed: ‘We use each other like axes to cut down the ones we really love''.Alexandria: the great winepress of love. Trams, palm trees, and watermelon stalls lie honey-bathed in sunlight; in darkened bedrooms, sweaty lovers unfurl. But in a world trembling on the brink of war, passion and death are inextricable. When a penniless schoolteacher begins an affair with Justine - a married Egyptian lady of unparalleled glamour - their partners are sucked into a whirlpool of jealousy and violence. One of the world''s greatest romances, rich in political and sexual intrigue, Lawrence Durrell''s scandalous ''investigation of modern love'' set the world alight in 1957 and - as André Aciman reveals - it burns just as brightly today.What Readers Are Saying:''Sometimes you discover a new author and know you’re going to be friends for life ... One of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read.''''I absolutely adored this book ... I felt sucked into it with an amazing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lose yourself in this dazzling travelogue of the idyllic Greek Islands by the king of travel writing and real-life family member of The Durrells in Corfu. ''Incandescent.'' André Aciman''A magician.'' The Times''Invades the reader''s every sense ... Remarkable.'' Victoria Hislop ''Nobody knows the Greek islands like Durrell.'' New York Times White-washed houses drenched in pink bougainvillea; dazzling seascapes and rugged coastlines; colourful harbours in quaint fishing villages; shady olive and cypress groves; terraces bathed in the Aegean sun ... The Greek islands conjure up a treasure-chest of images - but nobody brings them to life as vividly as the legendary travel writer Lawrence Durrell. It was during his youth in Corfu - which his brother Gerald fictionalised in My Family and Other Animals, later filmed as The Durrells In Corfu - that his love affair with the Mediterranean began. Now, in this glorious tour of the Greek islands, he weaves evocative descriptions of these idyllic landscapes with insights into their ancient history, and shares luminous personal memories of his time in the local communities. No traveller to Greece or admirer of Durrell''s magic should miss it.''Masterly ... Casts a spell.'' Jan Morris''Charming ... Delightful.'' Sunday Times ''Our last great garlicky ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lose yourself in this vivid travelogue evoking the historic Mediterranean island of Sicily by the king of travel writing and real-life family member of The Durrells in Corfu. ''A magician.'' The Times Despite decades spent poetically chronicling Mediterranean life in Rhodes, Cyprus and Corfu, celebrated travel writer Lawrence Durrell had never set foot on the largest island: Sicily. For years, his friend Martine begged him to visit her on this sun-kissed paradise, but it took her sudden death to finally bring him to its shores - and he is not disappointed. Joining an eccentric tour group, Durrell immerses himself in the island''s spectacular archaeological remains, and becomes dizzy with Sicily''s rich history: its mysterious myths and meanings. Featuring unpublished poems and illustrated with elegant engravings. Sicilian Carousel is a gem that ranks with Durrell''s finest work.''Readers who have been to Sicily will love this book. Readers who have not been to Sicily will love this book.'' Paul Fussell ''Like long letters from a civilized and very funny friend - the prose as luminous as the Mediterranean air he loves.'' Time

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Lose yourself in the thrilling political intrigue and tangled love affairs of wartime Egypt in Durrell''s epic modern classic, introduced by bestselling author Elif Shafak (The Forty Rules of Love).An expat schoolteacher has spent years in exile reflecting on his turmoiled love affair with Justine, a glamorous Egyptian wife. Returning to wartime Alexandria, he finds that his old friends have suffered dramatic changes of body, mind, and fortune - and someone whom he has never really known wishes to see him. His affair with Clea, a bisexual artist, not only changes the lovers, but transforms the dead, forever - and heralds a new beginning, just as Lawrence Durrell''s intoxicating masterpiece ends. ''Durrell has written about a dozen real love stories, entwined them, and explored them with a truly Proustian ferocity ... Superb.'' Observer ''Lushly beautiful ... His style glows ... One of the most important works of our time.'' New York Times Book Review''It is hard now to recapture the impact half a century ago of these novels’ heat, luxuriance and profanity [or] his descriptions of Alexandria — its beauty, cruelty, menace, mystery, decadence ....'' Spectator

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Lose yourself in the thrilling political intrigue and tangled love affairs of wartime Egypt: Durrell''s epic modern classic, introduced by William Boyd (bestselling author of Any Human Heart and Restless).''A master at creating and handling tension ... I was fascinated from the start.'' Wilbur SmithDavid Mountolive, a young English diplomat, has been obsessed with Egypt ever since a youthful love affair. Returning to Alexandria as British Ambassador just before World War Two, he unravels an intricate political and religious conspiracy - one that connects a web of wildly different characters, including an exiled schoolteacher and glamorous Egyptian couple. Mountolive gradually exposes the sinister underbelly of these tangled relationships, their deceptions and betrayals mirroring the explosive turmoil of the modern Middle East - and the result is Durrell''s most cinematic masterpiece. ''Astonishing ... A work of splendid craft and troubling veracity.'' New York Times Book Review''A masterpiece ... Don''t be fooled by the richness of the prose, the depth of the passions ... Wicked and funny.'' Guardian''Dazzlingly exuberant in style and vision, reckless in ambition, wonderfully prolific in invention ... Superb.'' ObserverVOLUME THREE OF LAWRENCE DURRELL''S ALEXANDRIA QUARTET

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Lose yourself in this classic travelogue evoking the idyllic South of France by the king of travel writing and real-life family member of The Durrells in Corfu. ''Full of stories, landscapes, comedy, history, heresies, animals, food, drink, and songs of the Midi.’ Patrick Leigh Fermor ''A richly characteristic bouillabaisse by our last great garlicky master of the vanishing Mediterranean, our old Prospero of the south.'' Richard Holmes Provence, Southern France. Celebrated writer and poet Lawrence Durrell made the Midi his home for more than thirty years: and in his final book, he shares his most evocative, dazzling memories of life as a local. A seductive blend of travelogue, poet''s notebook, and intimate autobiography, Durrell guides us through the rich layers of human history that lie beneath the region''s legendary landscapes. From stories of magic and mythology infusing the rolling vineyards and vivid lavender fields to tales of Roman conquest, bull-worship, and courtly love beneath the wounded blue skies, Caesar''s Vast Ghost is a classic memoir to be treasured.''Casts a spell ... Masterly.'' Jan Morris''A virtuoso.'' New York Times

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Lose yourself in this classic 1950s Cold War spy thriller tracking a British secret agent in Communist Serbia by the celebrated of The Alexandria Quartet, perfect for fans of John le Carre.''A spellbinder ... Desperately exciting.'' Daily TelegraphMethuen is a seasoned British secret agent, weary of espionage missions and desperately in need of a break - but he can''t resist an assignment to investigate dirty dealings in the Balkans. A fellow British spy has been murdered in Serbia by a guerrilla gang of underground royalists, the White Eagles - but when Methuen arrives, he soon finds himself in a life-and-death struggle, pursued by both the royalists and Communists alike ...Inspired by Lawrence Durrell''s own experiences in the British Foreign Office, White Eagles Over Serbia is a classic Cold War espionage thriller: a white-knuckle adventure perfect for fans of John le Carre and Graham Greene.''Exceptionally well written [and] brings back memories of boyhood classics.'' Sunday Times''Vivid ... Beautiful descriptions ... Carries us expertly from one excitement to another.'' PunchWhat Readers Are Saying:''All spy-novel fans should read this wonderful mysterious portrayal of post-war Balkans. Read it now!''''A very good espionage / thriller novel ... Fantastic descriptions of the post war Yugoslav atmosphere ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An authoritative guide to the birds of Cyprus.Cyprus is a great place for birding, and one of the most popular places for birders to visit in Europe. It holds populations of a number of regional scarcities that are very hard to see elsewhere, plus a number of endemic subspecies, and the jewels in the crown – three full endemics, Cyprus Wheatear, Cyprus Scops Owl and Cyprus Warbler, the latter of which graces the jacket of this Helm field guide to the island. Detailed plates are allied to concise identification text, with accurate maps stemming from Colin Richardson''s decades-long programme of population-mapping on the island. Together, these elements make this the definitive guide to the birds of Cyprus, one that no visitor to this beautiful island can be without.

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"For the Love of Lemons is a joy to read and cook from." - Stanley Tucci "This is a book to keep by your bedside to remind you of the zest of life on dull days or in your kitchen for year-round lemony inspiration." - Bee Wilson ???????Sweet, sour, sharp and bitter, lemons provide color, zest and joy on even the darkest of days. From crisp summer salads to deliciously do-able pasta dishes and indulgent sweet delights, For the Love of Lemons celebrates the versatility of this much-loved citrus fruit. Seamlessly weaving history, anecdote and stories, as well as ways to use lemons outside the kitchen, bestselling author Letitia Clark dives into the enchanting world of lemons with a vibrant collection of Italian-inspired recipes that includes dishes such as Lemony Burrata with Spring Vegetables and Pistachio Pesto, Creamy Lemon and Mascarpone Carbonara, Chicken with Lemon, Saffron and Artichokes and Lemon Tiramisu. Complete with beautiful location photography throughout, it showcases the unrivalled ability of lemons to bring freshness and zing to your cooking.Praise for Letitia’s Previous Books:Reading Letitia Clark’s Bitter Honey: Recipes and Stories from the Island of Sardinia feels like being on the loveliest holiday... a beautiful book, infused with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Seven Pillars of Wisdom is the autobiographical account of T.E. Lawrence - also known as ''Lawrence of Arabia'' - of his service in the Arab Revolt during the First World War, published in Penguin Modern Classics.Although ''continually and bitterly ashamed'' that the Arabs had risen in revolt against the Turks as a result of fraudulent British promises of self-rule, Lawrence led them in a triumphant campaign which revolutionized the art of war. Seven Pillars of Wisdom recreates epic events with extraordinary vividness. In the words of E. M. Forster, ''Round this tent-pole of a military chronicle, Lawrence has hung an unexampled fabric of portraits, descriptions, philosophies, emotions, adventures, dreams''. However flawed, T.E. Lawrence is one of the twentieth century''s most fascinating figures. This is the greatest monument to his character and achievements, and formed the basis for the Oscar-winning film Lawrence of Arabia, staring Peter O''Toole and Alec Guinness.This edition includes maps, drawings by Eric Kennington, and index of place names and a preface by A.W. Lawrence.Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888-1935) was born in Wales and educated at Jesus and Magdalen Colleges, Oxford. He was commissioned on the outbreak of the First World War and in 1917 was officially attached to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sun-soaked Cyprus, with its centuries of history, scenic villages, glorious beaches and superb watersports, is an ideal Mediterranean destination. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you''ll find your way around the Cyprus with absolute ease.Our updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Cyprus into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best beaches, villages, convents and monasteries, hikes and snorkelling spots. We''ve also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreakYou''ll discover:- Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week- Detailed Top 10 lists of Cyprus''s must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of Cyprus Museum, Nicosia, Ayia Napa, Pierides Museum, Larnaka, Ancient Amathous, Historic Limassol, Kourion, the Troodos Painted Churches, Kato Pafos Archaeological Park and Akamas Peninsula- Cyprus''s most interesting areas, with the best places for hiking, going out and sightseeing- Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including family activities and things to do for free- A laminated pull-out map of Cyprus, plus five full-colour area maps- Practical advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe- A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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On 15 July 1974, Archbishop Makarios III, the democratically elected president of Cyprus, narrowly escaped death when the Cyprus National Guard shelled the presidential palace in Nicosia. Makarios and his bodyguards fled just as the assault was delayed by a broken tank. The coup was backed by the Greek military dictatorship, or Junta, which had taken power in 1967 and saw Makarios as a communist sympathizer. The Junta’s leader, Dimitrios Ioannidis, assumed that the CIA and the West would support the archbishop's removal, a major miscalculation. The coup's aftermath led to the installation of Nicos Sampson as president, sparking fears in Turkey of Cyprus uniting with Greece (Enosis), which threatened Turkey’s security. In response, Turkey invaded Cyprus, sparking conflict with Greek and Cypriot National Guard forces. The crisis nearly led to war between Greece and Turkey. Efforts by Henry Kissinger and British Foreign Secretary James Callaghan to prevent further escalation were complicated by the political turmoil in the U.S. and Britain’s vulnerability due to its military presence on the island. By August, the conflict resulted in 3,000 deaths and 200,000 displaced people. Cyprus remains divided today. In Cyprus 1974, Andrew Southam explores the perspectives of all parties involved, debunking conspiracy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lonely Planet: The world''s leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Cyprus is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. While away an evening in Kyrenia''s idyllic Old Harbour, explore the ruins of ancient cities, and get out, on or under, the waters surrounding the island''s beautiful beaches, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Cyprus and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Cyprus Travel Guide:Colour maps and images throughout Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - landscapes, food, history, local customs Over35 mapsCovers Larnaka, Troodos Mountains, Pafos, Nicosia and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Cyprus, our most comprehensive guide to Cyprus, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Bradt''s North Cyprus remains the most authoritative guide available to the fascinating and beautiful northern region of the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Thoroughly updated by expert authors and now into its ninth edition, it offers everything you need for a successful trip, from pre-departure and background information including when to visit, red tape, safety, history, culture and natural history, to accommodation, restaurants, shopping, festivals, transport and money. The region is broken down into four areas, each of which is covered in detail, including Girne (Kyrenia), Lefkos¸a (Nicosia), Gazimag?usa (Famagusta) and the Karpas Peninsula, with its population of wild donkeys. Where to go and what to see are detailed for each area and attractions such as Crusader castles, Buyykonuk''s markets and eco-festivals, beaches and turtle watching are all covered. There are also contributions from local specialists on flora and fauna.Steeped in history, soaked in sunshine, North Cyprus offers a great deal both to those who want to delve deep into the past or to those keen to pull up a sunbed and simply relax. Girne is still the most attractive harbour on the whole island, while Lefkosa''s old quarter exudes the ambience of an old Middle Eastern trading town. Gazimag?usa ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Cyprus, spring 1972. Tensions are rising between the Greek South and the Turkish North. Within two years, the country will become divided.It is at this distinctive time in history British travel writer Colin Thubron embarks on a 600 mile trek across the country. Moving from Greek villages to Turkish towns, the author of Shadow of the Silk Road and Night of Fire provides a profound look into the people of Cyprus – from Orthodox monks to wedding parties to peasant families – against the landscape of a beautiful Mediterranean island on the eve of chaos and tragedy. A remarkable quest rich in literature, classics and architecture, Journey Into Cyprus ingeniously intertwines the history and politics of Cyprus and its mythical past with the tumultuous present – from the master of travel books and writing, Colin Thubron. ‘An accomplished linguist and historian, his passionate concern for antiquity in all its aspects - mythological, architectural, conceptual - lends weight and warmth to every chapter’ Financial Times

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This stunning book showcases ​Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s trademark “star style,” from Hollywood glamour and unabashed pop art to Moroccan-inspired and sumptuously cool serenity.Star Style, with a foreword by Cher, takes you inside a collection of sensational, eclectic interiors. First turning the lens on Bullard’s own properties in Los Angeles and Palm Springs, Star Style goes on to peek inside the homes of an array of glitterati from the worlds of music, fashion, stage, and screen, as well as some of Bullard’s most luxurious commissions for private homes and boutique hotels. Step inside Kylie Jenner’s kaleidoscopic Hidden Hills hideaway, Cher’s Malibu mansion, the modernist Mexican aerie Casa El Faro, and more. Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s broad-ranging, sophisticated yet eclectic style is sought the world over and has won him unrivaled acclaim among a huge range of A-list clients. Featuring Bullard’s own range of textile designs, homewares, and jewelry as the backdrop to his strikingly bold interiors, this dazzling volume pays homage to his inimitable signature style. Available in three cover variations, selected at random, each with green edge stain. Packed with stunning color photographs by Douglas Friedman.

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At the age of twenty-six Matthew Fort first visited the Italian island of Sicily. He and his brother arrived in 1973 expecting sun, sea and good food, but they were totally unprepared for the lifelong effect of this most extraordinary of Mediterranean islands.Thirty years later, older and a bit wiser - but no less greedy - Matthew finally returns. Travelling around the island on his scooter, Monica, he samples almond ice cream on the spectacular coast and intoxicating mouthfuls of sausage stew in olive groves, and goes fishing for anchovies beneath a star-scattered sky. Matthew is drawn once again to the intensity of life in Sicily, its dramatic landscape and traditions, and discovers how the island''s vibrant food culture is intertwined with its often turbulent past.

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The authorised biography of the great naturalist and conservationist Gerald Durrell, who died aged seventy in January 1995 in Jersey, where he founded the zoo he’d dreamed of as a small boy and pioneered the captive breeding of animals for conservation.Gerald Durrell was a world-famous naturalist and popular author who wrote, in all, some thirty-seven immensely readable yarns, including the bestselling ‘My Family and Other Animals’. His other books include ‘Birds, Beasts and Relatives’, ‘The Bafut Beagles’ and ‘A Zoo in My Luggage’.Above all, he paved the way in print for the popular presentation of the natural world on television and presented twelve series himself – the early ones, of his own expeditions. Sir David Attenborough has said: ‘He was responsible for changing people’s attitudes to zoology and changing their agenda. He showed them small animals could be as interesting as apes and elephants…He was a pioneer with a marvellous sense of humour.’His brother was the famous writer Lawrence Durrell.

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A lively, accessible history of mathematics throughout the ages and across the globe Mathematics is fundamental to our daily lives. Science, computing, economics—all aspects of modern life rely on some kind of maths. But how did our ancestors think about numbers? How did they use mathematics to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from? In this Little History, Snezana Lawrence traces the fascinating history of mathematics, from the Egyptians and Babylonians to Renaissance masters and enigma codebreakers.Like literature, music, or philosophy, mathematics has a rich history of breakthroughs, creativity and experimentation. And its story is a global one. We see Chinese Mathematical Art from 200 BCE, the invention of algebra in Baghdad’s House of Wisdom, and sangaku geometrical theorems at Japanese shrines.Lawrence goes beyond the familiar names of Newton and Pascal, exploring the prominent role women have played in the history of maths, including Emmy Noether and Maryam Mirzakhani.

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WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY ROBERT FISKSeven Pillars of Wisdom is an unusual and rich work. It encompasses an account of the Arab Revolt against the Turks during the First World War alongside general Middle Eastern and military history, politics, adventure and drama. It is also a memoir of the soldier known as ''Lawrence of Arabia''.Lawrence is a fascinating and controversial figure and his talent as a vivid and imaginative writer shines through on every page of this, his masterpiece. Seven Pillars of Wisdom provides a unique portrait of this extraordinary man and an insight into the birth of the Arab nation

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In the 1990s, Gaia''s family moves from the neglected peripheries of Rome to an idyllic lakeside town in search of a new life that will lift them out of poverty. Each of them bears their own scars: Gaia''s mother is fiercely determined to secure a better future for her children at any cost; her father, a once proud man, now suffers in bitter silence after a devastating accident; her anarchist older brother rebels against the political apathy he sees at home; and her young twin brothers wordlessly bear witness to a family in decay. When Gaia meets two local girls, Agata and Carlotta, the trio builds a fragile friendship. Gaia''s encounters with callous boys and contemptuous teachers convince her that she might always be an outsider - excluded from a privileged life and beyond the possibility of happiness. When tragedy strikes her friend group. As more friends slip away and her family fractures, Gaia vows to make the world pay for all the things it has denied her. Winner of the Campiello Prize, The Bitter Water of the Lake is an unflinching portrait of a generation, striving to make a place for themselves in a world markedly different from the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST SERIES 2025City-by-city, kingdom-by-kingdom, the Palleseen have sworn to bring ‘Perfection’ and ‘Correctness’ to an imperfect world. But before these ruthless Tyrant Philosophers send in their legions, they despatch Outreach – the rain before the storm. Outreach is that part of the Pal machine responsible for diplomacy — converting enemies into friends, achieving through words what an army of five thousand could not, urging the oppressed to overthrow the bloody-handed priests, evil necromancers and greedy despots that subjugate them.Angilly, twelve-years-old, a child of Pal soldiers stationed in occupied Jarokir, does not know it yet, but a sequence of accidents and questionable life choices will lead her to Outreach. As she travels from Jarrokir to Bracinta, Cazarkand, Lemas, The Holy Regalate of Stouk and finally, Usmai, she’ll learn that the price of her nation’s success is paid in compromise and lost chances, and that the falling rain will always be bitter.LIVES OF BITTER RAIN is a novella in Adrian Tchaikovsky''s award-winning Tyrant Philosopher series. It is a prequel to the third novel in the sequence, DAYS OF SHATTERED FAITH.

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The studies here deal with the first half of the period of almost four centuries (1191-1571) when Greeks, Latins, and other groups coexisted on the island of Cyprus. Under the French-speaking Lusignan dynasty, the Kingdom of Cyprus gradually evolved from a fragmented cluster of indigenous and alien linguistic and religious communities to a more unified yet still multicultural society of Cypriots by the end of the reign of King Hugh IV (1324-59), a process that was redirected in the wake of the Genoese invasion in the 1370s. The ecclesiastical history of Early Frankish Cyprus has traditionally been seen as one long national (Greek) struggle against foreign (Latin) efforts at forced doctrinal and ritual assimilation. In this volume Dr Schabel presents a more nuanced view, with new interpretations of general trends and specific events in the history of the Greek and Latin clergies on the island, the involvement of the crown, the papacy, and the eastern and western emperors, and the relations among these groups and individuals.

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The first in Caroline Lawrence''s internationally bestselling Roman Mysteries series, re-issued with a fantastic new cover look. Flavia Gemina is a natural at solving mysteries. The daughter of a ship''s captain living in Ostia, the port of Rome, in AD79, she and her three friends, Jonathan, a Jewish boy (and secretly a Christian); Nubia, an African slave girl; and Lupus, a mute beggar boy, must work together to discover who is beheading the watchdogs that guard people''s homes, and why.A talented storyteller, Caroline Lawrence has created a delightfully readable and accessible series that children will want to read time and time again.

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Turkish Waters and Cyprus Pilot covers the entire coast of Turkey from the Black Sea down the Aegean coast and around to the Syrian border. The coasts, ports and marinas of the island of Cyprus are also described.

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Inventors in the age of the Enlightenment created lifelike androids capable of playing music on real instruments. Music and the Forms of Life examines the link between such simulated life and music, which began in the era's scientific literature and extended into a series of famous musical works by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Music invented auditory metaphors for the scientific elements of life (drive, pulse, sensibility, irritability, even metabolism), investigated the affinities and antagonisms between life and mechanism, and explored questions of whether and how mechanisms can come to life. The resulting changes in the conceptions of both life and music had wide cultural resonance at the time, and those concepts continued to evolve long after. A critical part of that evolution was a nineteenth-century shift in focus from moving androids to the projection of life in motion, culminating in the invention of cinema. Weaving together cultural and musical practices, Lawrence Kramer traces these developments through a collection of case studies ranging from classical symphonies to modernist projections of waltzing specters by Mahler and Ravel to a novel linking Bach's Goldberg Variations to the genetic code. The publisher gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the AMS 75 PAYS Fund of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Stuart Lawrence, brother of Stephen Lawrence, talks to seven inspirationalfigures about their childhood experiences, as well as sharinginsight into his own.

Objev podobné jako Growing Up Black in Britain: Stories of courage, success and hope - Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Stuart Lawrence

This is the story of former England fast bowler Dave ‘Syd’ Lawrence, a man used to facing and overcoming challenges. From becoming the first British-born Black man to play Test cricket for England to owning and running a fixture of the Bristol nightclub scene for more than 25 years.

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The second thrilling adventure in a new historical series from million-copy-selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian.Britannia AD 94. On the run from the Emperor Domitian, fifteen-year-old Fronto has joined the Roman army in order to find the security and structure he craves. But when his younger sister Ursula is captured by a terrifying Druid called Snakebeard, he must make an impossible decision. Can he leave the army, when desertion is punishable by death?His desire: To become a good soldierHis quest: To rescue his sister His destiny: To find his place in Roman BritainFrom the bestselling author of THE ROMAN MYSTERIES, perfect for children studying at Key Stage 2. Historical locations featured in this book are a British Iron Age Village, Bath Spa and the fortress at Caerleon.

Objev podobné jako Roman Quests: The Archers of Isca - Lawrence Caroline

Elektronická kniha - autor Alena Kuzmová, 252 stran, česky Kniha The Bitter Taste of Revenge / Hořká chuť pomsty obsahuje deset povídek zpracovaných podle skutečných kriminálních případů, jejichž společným motivem byla pomsta. Nikoli však pomsta sladká, ale vždy velmi krutá, jež místo vytouženého pocitu zadostiučinění zanechala spíš pachuť hořkosti a pocit prázdnoty.Kniha je určena pokročilým studentům anglického jazyka jako doplňující materiál ke studiu. Kromě napínavých příběhů nabízí prohloubení slovní zásoby o celou řadu frází a anglických idiomů a zevrubné zopakování gramatiky. Anglicko-český text povídky v každé kapitole je doplněn podněty k ústnímu projevu a zamyšlení, vysvětlením klíčových gramatických jevů, výběrem zajímavých frázových sloves a řadou cvičení s klíčem, pomocí nichž si ověříte své znalosti. Přestože povídky nemají právě veselý děj a končí tragicky, jistě zaujmou čtenáře, kteří čtou rádi poutavé příběhy plné emocí, jež zinscenoval sám život.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.LADY CHATTERLEYÂ’S LOVER was banned on its publication in 1928, creating a storm of controversy. Lawrence tells the story of Constance ChatterleyÂ’s marriage to Sir Clifford, an aristocratic and an intellectual who is paralyzed from the waist down after the First World War. Desperate for an heir and embarrassed by his inability to satisfy his wife, Clifford suggests that she have an affair. Constance, troubled by her husbandÂ’s words, finds herself involved in a passionate relationship with their gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors. LawrenceÂ’s vitriolic denunciations of industrialism and class division come together in his vivid depiction of the profound emotional and physical connection between a couple otherwise divided by station and society. LADY CHATTERLEYÂ’S LOVER was banned on its publication in 1928, creating a storm of controversy. Lawrence tells the story of Constance ChatterleyÂ’s marriage to Sir Clifford, an aristocratic intellectual who is paralyzed from the waist down after the First World War. Desperate for an heir and embarrassed by his inability to satisfy his wife, Clifford suggests that she have an affair. Constance, troubled by her husbandÂ’s words, finds herself involved in a passionate relationship with their gamekeeper, Oliver ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Notes and Introduction by David Ellis, University of Kent at Canterbury.With its four-letter words and its explicit descriptions of sexual intercourse, Lady Chatterley''s Lover is the novel with which D.H. Lawrence is most often associated. First published privately in Florence in 1928, it only became a world-wide best-seller after Penguin Books had successfully resisted an attempt by the British Director of Public Prosecutions to prevent them offering an unexpurgated edition. The famous ''Lady Chatterley trial'' heralded the sexual revolution of the coming decades and signalled the defeat of Establishment prudery.Yet Lawrence himself was hardly a liberationist and the conservativism of many aspects of his novel would later lay it open to attacks from the political avant-garde and from feminists. The story of how the wife of Sir Clifford Chatterley responds when her husband returns from the war paralysed from the waist down, and of the tender love which then develops between her and her husband''s gamekeeper, is a complex one open to a variety of conflicting interpretations.This edition of the novel offers an occasion for a new generation of readers to discover what all the fuss was about; to appraise Lawrence''s bitter indictment of modern industrial society, and to ask ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Introduction and Notes by Dr Jeff Wallace, University of Glamorgan.Lawrence''s finest, most mature novel initially met with disgust and incomprehension. In the love affairs of two sisters, Ursula with Rupert, and Gudrun with Gerald, critics could only see a sorry tale of sexual depravity and philosophical obscurity. Women in Love is, however, a profound response to a whole cultural crisis. The ''progress'' of the modern industrialised world had led to the carnage of the First World War.What, then, did it mean to call ourselves ''human''? On what grounds could we place ourselves above and beyond the animal world? What are the definitive forms of our relationships - love, marriage, family, friendship - really worth? And how might they be otherwise? Without directly referring to the war, Women in Love explores these questions with restless energy. As a sequel to The Rainbow, the novel develops experimental techniques which made Lawrence one of the most important writers of the Modernist movement.

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A photographic and verbal account of the landscapes of Palestine. This book offers a portrait of the lives and struggles of Palestinians living in the occupied Palestinian territories on the West Bank, in particular the South Hebron Hills and the Jordan Valley. Among the topics highlighted are house demolitions; confrontations between Palestinian shepherds or farmers and Israeli settlers, soldiers, and police; the daily challenges of sheer existence posed by the occupation system, intent on pushing Palestinians off their land; and the tenacity and courage that these conditions require. The book endeavors to impart to the reader a sense of the beauty of the landscape, the sound of the language, the taste of friendships, and the richness of a way of life that is threatened with extinction. Voices of activists, both Palestinian and Jewish, are also present. The introduction sets forth, in brief, the historical context that generated present realities in Palestine as well as the history of the authorsÂ’ partnership. The bookÂ’s viewpoint reflects many years of activism on the peace and human rights front in Palestine as well as an ongoing conversation between two authors who have experienced together the continually renewed astonishment that comes with such encounters. Â

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There is a whole world of sports to discover! Which sports were played at the very first Olympic Games?What do the different colour jerseys mean in the Tour de France? How on earth do you throw a gumboot? Everywhere on our planet where people can be found, there are different sports that we love to play and compete in, too. From the very first Olympic Games to the modern version we play today, explore all kinds of sports from around the world, including ball sports, gymnastics, athletics, water sports, extreme sports and so much more! Find out how each sport came to be, where in the world it originated and, most importantly, how to play. Featuring more than 100 adrenaline-pumping sports from every corner of the globe, this book will make you sweaty!Bursting with colour and fascinating facts, the World of... series looks at what we have in common, and celebrates our differences. Also look out for World of Food.

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Beyond real GDP, innovative capacity is an important indicator of the economic strength of a nation. By studying innovative capacity and other indicators of success in innovation across the Group-of-Seven (G7) Countries, the East Asian Newly Industrialised Economies (EANIEs) and Mainland China, this book will systematically establish a positive relationship between innovation outputs and inputs of different economies. In doing so, it seeks to answer the question — are there laws of innovation? It seeks to identify the determinants of innovation at the economy-wide level, ascertain whether these determinants are similar across different economies, and find suitable metrics for comparing relative success in innovation across different economies. It concludes that innovation, rather than being a stroke of good fortune, comes from research and development activities conducted over a long period of time, and sheds light on future trends and areas for further research.

Objev podobné jako Are There Laws Of Innovation? - Lawrence Juen-yee Lau, Yanyan Xiong

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER was banned on its publication in 1928, creating a storm of controversy. Lawrence tells the story of Constance Chatterley's marriage to Sir Clifford, an aristocratic and an intellectual who is paralyzed from the waist down after the First World War. Desperate for an heir and embarrassed by his inability to satisfy his wife, Clifford suggests that she have an affair. Constance, troubled by her husband's words, finds herself involved in a passionate relationship with their gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors. Lawrence's vitriolic denunciations of industrialism and class division come together in his vivid depiction of the profound emotional and physical connection between a couple otherwise divided by station and society.

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It''s October AD 79. The arrival of a ragged man at the Geminus household sets in motion a series of events which take Flavia and her three friends to an opulent villa by the sea at Laurentum, a few miles south of Ostia. Just off the coast is a sunken wreck full of treasure which could be the answer to all their problems. But someone else is after the treasure, too. As the four children try to recover it, they solve the terrible mystery of Lupus''s past.

Objev podobné jako The Roman Mysteries: The Dolphins of Laurentum - Lawrence Caroline

Anxious to solve the mystery of whether his mother is still alive, and keen to follow his uncle''s dying wish, Lupus and his friends sail to the island of Rhodes, site of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world - and base of a criminal mastermind!

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It is AD 79 and Mount Vesuvius has erupted, destroying Pompeii. Among the thousands of people huddled in refugee camps along the bay of Naples are Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan the Jewish boy, Nubia the African slave-girl, and Lupus the mute beggar boy. When the friends discover that children are being kidnapped from the camps, they start to investigate and soon solve the mystery of the pirates of Pompeii. A terrifically exciting and dramatic story packed with superb historical detail.

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Featuring images of over 100 species, this book explains the folklore, science and occult of fungi, showing that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of mushrooms should not be underestimated.

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A haunting new imagining of gothic horror set in a dark-mirror version of post-war England that is not to be read alone at night. For fans of Crimson Peak, Shirley Jackson, Mexican Gothic and Rebecca.

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One year after moving to his late wife''s Tuscan hometown of Gravigna, ex-NYPD detective Nico Doyle has fully settled into Italian country life, helping to serve and test recipes at his in-laws'' restaurant. But the town is shaken by the arrival of wine critic Michele Mantelli in his flashy Jaguar. Mantelli holds his influential culinary magazine and blog over Gravigna''s vintners and restaurateurs. Some of Gravigna''s residents are impressed by his reputation, while others are enraged - especially Nico''s landlord, whose vineyards Mantelli seems intent of ruining. Needless to say, Mantelli''s lavish, larger-than-life, and often vindictive personality has made him many enemies, and when he is poisoned, the local maresciallo, Perillo, has a headache of a high-profile murder on his hands - and once again turns to Nico for help.

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