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Beginning with their introduction in the eleventh century, and ending with their widespread abandonment in the seventeenth, Marc Morris explores many of the country’s most famous castles, as well as some spectacular lesser-known examples. At times this is an epic tale, driven by characters like William the Conqueror, King John and Edward I, full of sieges and conquest on an awesome scale. But it is also by turns an intimate story of less eminent individuals, whose adventures, struggles and ambitions were reflected in the fortified residences they constructed. Be it ever so grand or ever so humble, a castle was first and foremost a home.To understand castles – who built them, who lived in them, and why – is to understand the forces that shaped medieval Britain.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''[A] clever, lively ... splendid new book''DAN JONES, SUNDAY TIMES''A big gold bar of delight''SPECTATORSixteen hundred years ago Britain left the Roman Empire and swiftly fell into ruin. Into this violent and unstable world came foreign invaders from across the sea, and established themselves as its new masters. In this sweeping and original history, renowned historian Marc Morris separates the truth from the legend and tells the extraordinary story of how the foundations of England were laid.''Marc Morris is a genius of medieval narrative''IAN MORTIMER, author of The Time Traveller''s Guide to Medieval England''Brilliant ... Beautifully written, incredibly accessible and deeply researched''JAMES O''BRIEN''A much-needed book ... A gripping story, beautifully told''BERNARD CORNWELL, author of The Last Kingdom''Highly informative and hugely enjoyable''IAN HISLOP''A vivid, sharply drawn story of seven centuries of profound political change''THOMAS PENN, author of The Winter King

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The brilliantly compelling new biography of the treacherous and tyrannical King John, published to coincide with the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta.King John is familiar to everyone as the villain from the tales of Robin Hood — greedy, cowardly, despicable and cruel. But who was the man behind the legend? Drawing on contemporary chronicles and the king''s own letters, bestselling historian Marc Morris brings the real John vividly to life. We see how a youngest son with limited prospects became the ruler of the greatest dominion in Europe, but at a terrible cost. His rise to power involved treachery, rebellion and murder, and his reign witnessed oppression on an almost unprecedented scale. It climaxed in conspiracy and revolt, and his leading subjects forced him to issue Magna Carta, a document binding him and his successors to behave better in future. John''s rejection of the charter led to civil war and foreign invasion, bringing his life to a disastrous close. Authoritative and dramatic, Marc Morris''s King John offers a compelling portrait of an extraordinary man at a momentous turning point in the history of Britain and Europe.

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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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‘I loved it. A suitably epic account of one of the most seismic and far-reaching events in British history’ Dan SnowAn upstart French duke who sets out to conquer the most powerful and unified kingdom in Christendom. An invasion force on a scale not seen since the days of the Romans. One of the bloodiest and most decisive battles ever fought.Going beyond the familiar outline, bestselling historian Marc Morris examines not only the tumultuous events that led up to the Battle of Hastings in 1066, but also the chaos that came in its wake – English rebellions, Viking invasions, the construction of hundreds of castles and the destruction of England’s ancient ruling class. Language, law, architecture, even attitudes towards life itself, were altered forever by the Norman Conquest.‘Retells the story of the Norman invasion with vim, vigour and narrative urgency’ Dan Jones, Sunday Times‘A wonderful book’ Terry Jones‘A much-needed, modern account of the Normans in England’ The Times

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A career retrospective on one of the all-time great photographers of both music and black culture, Dennis Morris. When we think of the trailblazing photographer Dennis Morris’s work, music is right there. Morris’s adventures in the 1970s reggae and punk scene laid the groundwork for a six-decade career.It all began with Bob Marley: Morris doorstepped Marley in his early teens while skipping school and went on to capture much of Marley’s tour, which launched his career as a music photographer. He later became the official photographer for the Sex Pistols, and for John Lydon’s next project, Public Image Limited, Morris was art director and designer as well as taking iconic images for the band. He captured the greats of reggae and roots music, from Lee 'Scratch' Perry to Toots and Jimmy Cliff, forming friendships with many of the acts.Morris's documentary and street photography work, with roots in his experiences as a Black teenager in 1970s Britain, bring us visionary projects that explore race, politics and cultural identity. From the miner's strike to squat protests, from civil rights organizations to pop-up studio portraits, his work was a reckoning with his new home, capturing eccentricity and individual spirits with his camera. Edited ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Morris is a little boy who loves using his imagination. But most of all, Morris loves his classroom’s dress-up center and its tangerine dress.Morris is a little boy who loves using his imagination. He dreams about having space adventures, paints beautiful pictures and sings the loudest during circle time. But most of all, Morris loves his classroom’s dress-up center — he loves wearing the tangerine dress.But the children in Morris’s class don’t understand. Dresses, they say, are for girls. And Morris certainly isn’t welcome in the spaceship some of his classmates are building. Astronauts, they say, don’t wear dresses.One day when Morris feels all alone, and sick from the taunts of his classmates, his mother lets him stay home from school. Morris reads about elephants, and puts together a puzzle, and dreams of a fantastic space adventure with his cat, Moo.Inspired by his dream, Morris paints the incredible scene he saw, and brings it with him to school. He builds his own spaceship, hangs his painting on the front of it and takes two of his classmates on an outer space adventure.With warm, dreamy illustrations Isabelle Malenfant perfectly captures Morris’s vulnerability and the vibrancy of his imagination. This is a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The first fully illustrated and comprehensive introduction to May Morris's work as an artist, designer and embroiderer, published in association with the V&A. May Morris (1862–1938), younger daughter of William Morris, was a significant figure in the British Arts and Crafts movement and a pioneer of ‘art embroidery’. She ran the embroidery department of Morris & Co., as well as designing textiles, wallpapers and jewellery. May was also an influential teacher and lectured in the UK and America. May Morris: Arts & Crafts Designer is the first publication to present the full range of May Morris’s work and reveals her exceptional skill and originality. It draws together her designs, exquisite embroideries, watercolours, costume and jewellery from museums around the world, and in particular the rich collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum and the William Morris Gallery, London. The book contains more than 180 items in colour and detailed information on their materials and provenance compiled by leading experts. There are also new insights into May’s personal life and relationships, her social activism and her support for other craftswomen. This authoritative and illuminating study places May Morris, whose reputation has been overshadowed by that of her father, firmly among the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Filmmaker Errol Morris offers his perspective on the world and his powerful belief in the necessity of truth. In 1972, philosopher of science Thomas Kuhn threw an ashtray at Errol Morris. This book is the result.  At the time, Morris was a graduate student. Now we know him as one of the most celebrated and restlessly probing filmmakers of our time, the creator of such classics of documentary investigation as The Thin Blue Line and The Fog of War. Kuhn, meanwhile, was—and, posthumously, remains—a star in his field, the author of The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, a landmark book that has sold well over a million copies and introduced the concept of “paradigm shifts” to the larger culture. And Morris thought the idea was bunk.  The Ashtray tells why—and in doing so, it makes a powerful case for Morris’s way of viewing the world, and the centrality to that view of a fundamental conception of the necessity of truth. “For me,” Morris writes, “truth is about the relationship between language and the world: a correspondence idea of truth.” He has no patience for philosophical systems that aim for internal coherence and disdain the world itself. Morris is after ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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'A marvel of clarity, fluency, and (Morris's favourite word in her final days) kindness.' The Sunday Times'A measured and elegant biography that Morris aficionados will find fascinating.' The TimesThe first full account of a truly remarkable life. When Jan Morris passed away in 2020, she was considered one of Britain's best-loved writers. The author of Venice, Pax Britannica, Conundrum, and more than fifty other books, her work was known for its observational genius, lyricism, and humour, and had earned her a passionate readership around the world. Morris's life was no less fascinating than her oeuvre. Born in 1926, she spent her childhood amidst Oxford's Gothic beauty and later participated in military service in Italy and the Middle East, before embarking on a career as an internationally feted foreign correspondent. From being the only journalist to join the first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 to covering the trial of Adolf Eichmann, Morris's reportage spanned many of the twentieth century's defining moments. However, public success masked a private dilemma that was only resolved when she transitioned genders in the 1960s, becoming renowned as a transgender pioneer. She went on to live happily with her wife, Elizabeth, in Wales for another five ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A memoir by Morris Day of The Time centering around his lifelong relationship and association with Prince"A vital, illuminating, and wildly entertaining autobiography." -Billboard"Great book! Great storytelling!" -LENNY KRAVITZ"Lean, slick, cooler than Santa Claus, and surprisingly tender, this book not only traces Day''s history in Minneapolis funk, but doubles as an intimate recollection of his time with Prince." -BEN GREENMAN, author of Dig If You Will The Picture Brilliant composer, smooth soul singer, killer drummer, and charismatic band leader, Morris Day has been a force in American music for the past four decades. In On Time, the renowned funkster looks back on a life of turbulence and triumph, chronicling his creative process with an explosive prose that mirrors his intoxicating music. A major theme throughout the book is Morris''s enduring friendship and musical partnership with Prince, from their early days on the Minneapolis scene to selling out stadiums and duking it out as rivals in Purple Rain. Eventually, Morris went on to release four albums with a new band of his very own, The Time; however, before long, increasing tensions between the two performers set them down separate paths. Through the years, the fierce brotherly love between Morris and Prince ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A GRANTA BEST YOUNG BRITISH NOVELIST 2023‘Brilliant, funny, unsettling. . . Thomas Morris is a master of the contemporary short story’ SALLY ROONEY‘With precision, wry humour and a generous heart, Morris visits life''s agonies and ecstasies.’ NATHAN FILER‘A fierce and tender suite of stories’ LUCY CALDWELL‘Thomas Morris is incredibly gifted within the form. It’s so heartening to read his work.’ SARAH HALL ‘Funny, sad, complex, unexpected, and worthy of multiple readings.’ JON MCGREGOR‘Pleasurably off-kilter, gently acerbic and sadly wise’ COLIN BARRETTThe new collection from a literary star – five achingly tender, innovative and dazzling stories of (dis)connection.From a child attending his first football match, buoyed by secret magic, and a wincingly humane portrait of adolescence, to the perplexity of grief and loss through the eyes of a seahorse, Thomas Morris seeks to find grace, hope and benevolence in the churning tumult of self-discovery.Philosophically acute. Wincingly humane. Strikingly original. This outstanding suite of stories is bursting with a bracing emotional depth. Open Up cracks the heart as it expands the short story form.Praise for We Don’t Know What We’re Doing:‘Heart-hurtingly acute, laugh-out-loud funny, and one of the most satisfying collections I’ve read for years.’ ALI SMITH, Guardian ''Books of the Year''''Masterly. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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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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At its launch in 1948 the Morris Minor was an exciting and fresh concept, with radical engineering and daring ‘American’ styling.Morris Motors had given a young engineer named Alec Issigonis his first chance to head up a design team and, though he would become most famous for the Mini ten years later, the Morris Minor was just as innovative in its time. Manufactured for twenty-three years, some 1.6 million would be made before production ended in 1972. Behind the Minor’s success as the first British car to reach 1 million sold, however, there was a fierce battle to get it into production in the face of opposition from the company’s founder and chairman, Lord Nuffield.Sold as an estate car, a convertible and a van, and used in motor racing and rallying, the versatile Morris Minor was much loved as a production car and has retained its popularity as a classic, with many clubs devoted to keeping it on the road. Using period illustrations from the BMC archive, Gillian Bardsley tells the story of this iconic British car.This book is part of the Britain’s Heritage series, which provides definitive introductions to the riches of Britain’s past, and is the perfect way ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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At the beginning of the 20th century Morris dancing had all but died out in much of England. It was militant suffragettes and slum girls who kick-started the revival that returned the forgotten dances of the countryside to towns and villages across the nation. As a result of their commitment to preserve and pass on the dances, the Morris survived as a living tradition that is still performed to this day. And the impetus to do so came from the women’s aspiration to change society for the better, the same impetus that drove them to militant action and to prison.The Morris revival and the militant suffrage movement were inextricably linked. The leader of the dance revival, Mary Neal, was a life-long radical campaigner for the rights of women and children. With her friend Emmeline Pethick she ran the Esperance Girls’ Club in one of London’s most deprived areas. She and Emmeline both sat on the national committee of Mrs Pankhurst’s militant Women’s Social and Political Union, the most notorious of the groups campaigning for the vote for women.The women’s embrace of traditional dance was rooted in Mary’s aspirations for equality and her commitment to social and political reform. The beginning ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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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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A concise compendium of the lives and work of the 101 most significant Surrealists by one of the last surviving members of the movement, bestselling author and artist Desmond Morris, who knew several of the key participants personally. 2024 marks the centenary of Surrealism, one of the most influential artistic movements of the modern era. In 1924, André Breton wrote the Surrealist Manifesto, a call to arms which established Surrealism as a literary and artistic movement.Rather than attempting to analyse the work of the Surrealists, bestselling author and Surrealist artist Desmond Morris focuses on them as remarkable individuals. What were their personalities, their predilections, their character strengths and flaws? Did they enjoy a social life or were they loners? Were they bold eccentrics or timid recluses? Featuring 101 artists, from the famous – Duchamp, Dali, Magritte, Miro, Carrington, Kahlo, Picabia, Ernst and others – to the neglected – Mesens, Rimmington, Sage, Fini, Bellmer, Colquhoun and Gonzalez – this book draws on the author’s personal knowledge of the Surrealists, capturing in concise form their life histories, idiosyncrasies and often-complex love lives. Surrealism was both spectacular and international, shaped by the darkest, most irrational workings of the unconscious.Shocking, witty and always entertaining, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dekorativní papírová záložka v designu Paperblanks kolekce William Morris. Oboustranný a texturovaný potisk. Zaoblené rohy. Logo Paperblanks. Rozměry 182 x 40 mm. 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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Often hailed as one of the best travel books ever written, Venice is neither a guide nor a history book, but a beautifully written immersion in Venetian life and character, set against the background of the city''s past. Analysing the particular temperament of Venetians, as well as its waterways, its architecture, its bridges, its tourists, its curiosities, its smells, sounds, lights and colours, there is scarcely a corner of Venice that Jan Morris has not investigated and brought vividly to life. Jan Morris first visited the city of Venice as young James Morris, during World War II. As she writes in the introduction, ''it is Venice seen through a particular pair of eyes at a particular moment - young eyes at that, responsive above all to the stimuli of youth.'' Venice is an impassioned work on this magnificent but often maddening city. Jan Morris''s collection of travel writing and reportage spans over five decades and includes such titles as Sydney, Coronation Everest, Hong Kong, Spain and Manhattan ''45. Since its first publication, Venice has appeared in many editions, won the W.H. Heinemann award and become an international bestseller. ''The best book about Venice ever written'' Sunday Times ''No sensible visitor ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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• Explains how the author became a student of Toltec spiritual teacher don Miguel Ruiz and how he traveled the world, as well as the astral realms, undergoing a deep spiritual journey of change • Details how the author discovered LSD after the Vietnam War and even tripped while skydiving • Recounts his time as a civil rights advocate and war correspondent, and how Toltec shamanism helped prepare him to ease his wife’s long end-of-life journey During his third tour of duty in Vietnam where he served as a Green Beret, Jim Morris was wounded badly enough to be retired from the army. He came home bitter, angry that his career had been ended. After reading The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, he realized that many members of Ken Kesey’s Merry Pranksters had also been combat officers. Following this spiritual “hint,” he spent the next couple of years as an acid head, even skydiving on LSD. Awakened by his LSD experiences, Morris immersed himself in the books of Carlos Castaneda as well as in Kriya yoga, Charismatic Christianity, and A Course in Miracles. From these experiences he was led to Toltec spiritual teacher don Miguel Ruiz and began a deep spiritual ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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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.Based on a lecture given at the Manchester Royal Institution in 1883, Art, Wealth and Riches is a thought-provoking essay that considers art as having educative and aesthetic value that should be shared with the many, rather than financial value that should be hoarded by the few. Morris asks: ''Is art to be limited to a narrow class who only care for it in a very languid way, or is it to be the solace and pleasure of the whole people?''

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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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‘The absorbing story of an uncompromising genius of the dance.’ Salman Rushdie‘Candid, compelling. . . I loved every word of insight into the mind of a master.’ Sunday TimesMark Morris was nineteen when he moved to New York to become a professional dancer. Flat broke, he found a group of like-minded artists that danced together, travelled together, slept together – a collective which became the Mark Morris Group.Suddenly, Morris was on a fast ascent, and with success also came controversy: from the circus of his tenure at La Monnaie in Belgium to his work on the biggest flop on Broadway history. But through the Reagan-Bush era and the worst of the AIDS epidemic, Morris emerged as one of the great visionaries of modern dance, an artist as joyful as he is provocative.

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Winner of the Wolfson History Prize, and described by A.S.Byatt as ''one of the finest biographies ever published'', this is Fiona MacCarthy''s magisterial biography of William Morris, legendary designer and father of the Victorian Arts and Crafts movement. ''Thrilling, absorbing and majestic.'' Independent''Wonderfully ambitious ... The definitive Morris biography.'' Sunday Times ''Delicious and intelligent, full of shining detail and mysteries respected.'' Daily Telegraph''Oh, the careful detail of this marvellous book! . . . A model of scholarly biography''. New StatesmanSince his death in 1896, William Morris has been celebrated as a giant of the Victorian era. But his genius was so multifaceted and so profound that its full extent has rarely been grasped. Many people may find it hard to believe that the greatest English designer of his time - possibly of all time - could also be internationally renowned as a founder of the socialist movement, and ranked as a poet with Tennyson and Browning.In her definitive biography - insightful, comprehensive, addictively readable - the award-winning Fiona MacCarthy gives us a richly detailed portrait of Morris''s complex character for the first time, shedding light on his immense creative powers as artist and designer of furniture, fabrics, wallpaper, stained glass, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''An absorbing work of fiction'' Sunday Times''I was blown away by this dark, enchanting story of witchcraft, power and injustice. ..nothing short of brilliant'' Mary ChamberlainErzsébet Báthory, whose infamous place in history characterises her as the ''Blood Countess'', was accused of the murder of over 600 peasant girls in Hungary, 1610. The Nightingale''s Castle tells the story of a woman fighting for her survival and the complicated, often cruel, household over which she presides.Praise for The Nightingale''s Castle''Moving, fascinating and haunting.. A mesmerising combination of gothic horror and elegant restraint'' Francesca De Tores, author of Saltblood''Gripping... a fascinating exploration of women''s struggle to have their truth heard'' Louise O''NeillIn 1573, Countess Erzsébet Báthory gave birth to an illegitimate child. The infant, a girl, was swiftly bundled up and handed to a local peasant family to be brought up in one of the hamlets surrounding the Castle. Many years later, 15-year-old Boróka reluctantly leaves the safety of the only home she has ever known in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. Trusted members of the countess''s household have been sent out to gather new serving girls, and the kindly old man who has taken care of Boróka for almost all her ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Nightingale's Castle - Sonia Velton

The formidable strongholds built by the crusaders are among the most iconic castles of the Middle Ages. These mighty structures offer fascinating insights into the lives of those who built and occupied them, and the role they played in the region’s deep history of conflict. The castle of Kerak, in modern Jordan, is one of the largest, most imposing and best preserved of them all, and Michael Fulton’s detailed, authoritative and highly illustrated account is the ideal guide to it. His close analysis of the fabric of this monumental building, and his description of the centuries of conflict associated with it, make absorbing reading. He takes the reader through the early military history of the castle – from the time it was constructed in the 1140s by Pagan the Butler, through the provocative actions of Reynald of Châtillon and Saladin’s capture of the castle in 1188. He also recounts its later history under Muslim rule, when the castle served as a treasury for the Ayyubid and Mamluk sultans of Egypt. Falling into decline under the Ottomans, Kerak has since regained its importance as a tourist attraction.A part-by-part examination of the castle and surviving elements of the adjoining medieval town allows ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Crusader Castle - Michael S Fulton

When tragedy strikes on his son’s wedding day, Lord Manfred believes it is a foreboding omen, and will do whatever it takes to stop it—no matter how immoral. Set in the 18th century, The Castle of Otranto begins on the day Manfred’s son, Conrad, was meant to be married. Known for his sickly nature, Conrad is the eldest child of two, and is set to marry Princess Isabella, a union that would reap strong benefits for the noble family. However, when tragedy strikes right before the ceremony, Manfred is terrified that it is a premonition of a bad luck curse. Paranoid that the curse would threaten his bloodline, he leaps into action. Determined to strengthen his legacy before it’s too late, Manfred decides to divorce his wife so that he can marry Isabella in his son’s place. However, when Isabella adamantly refuses, Manfred slips into a manic state of immorality, as he becomes desperate to do whatever it takes to marry Isabella. After Theodore, a brave peasant man with mysterious origins, becomes dedicated to protecting Isabella from Manfred, the lord must outsmart and overpower the couple to get his way. Through coercion, capture, and even murder, Manfred will do anything ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Castle of Otranto - Horace Walpole

In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the beauty of Neuschwanstein Castle, while learning about its history, location, many rooms, and art. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about King Ludwig''s castle and its cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the castle. Children can learn more about King Ludwig’s Castle using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. King Ludwig’s Castle also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. King Ludwig’s Castle is part of Jump!''s Cool Castles and Palaces series.

Objev podobné jako King Ludwig's Castle - Clara Benington

Každý projekt je jiný, každá koupelna vyžaduje individuální přístup – proto jsme v kolekci Morris představili hned 4 typy umyvadlových baterií. To umožňuje přizpůsobit typ baterie různým potřebám a očekáváním. Designéři a investoři si mohou vybrat mezi klasickou stojánkovou umyvadlovou baterií, variantou s otočným výtokem, vysokou baterií na desku a tradičním modelem pro montáž na stěnu. Důležité je, že kolekce obsahuje i všechny ostatní produkty potřebné k zařizování koupelny. V dnešním dynamickém světě je čas cennou hodnotou – pohodlná řešení jsou ta, která vám pomohou pracovat bez zbytečných prodlev. Proto v kolekci Morris nabízíme hotové sady výrobků do koupelen, aby vše potřebné pro koupelnové armatury bylo pohodlně a rychle dostupné. Na výběr jsou dva pohodlné sety. Každý má umyvadlovou baterii, na výběr je bodová sprcha s vanovou baterií nebo posuvná sprcha se sprchovou baterií. Takové balíčky se skvěle hodí pro vybavení více koupelen, například v bytech k pronájmu nebo v hotelech a penzionech. Ruční sprcha MORRIS od výrobce KFA se třemi funkcemi je se standardním připojením G 1/2". Vyrobená je z ABS plastu a je usazena na mosaznou sprchovou tyč s posuvným jezdcem. Hadice je z materiálu PVC a má délku 1500 mm. Povrch setu je opatřen povlakem, který soupravu ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Rabalux Morris 5060 – Závěsné svítidlo s moderním standardemZávěsné svítidlo Rabalux Morris 5060 v šedé barvě je ideální volbou pro všechny, kteří hledají funkční a nadčasové osvětlení s univerzálním využitím. Díky svému čistému designu se dokonale hodí do kuchyně, jídelny, obývacího pokoje nebo kancelářských prostor. Minimalistický tvar stínidla podtrhuje moderní charakter a podporuje optimální rozptyl světla.Hlavní přednosti a technické parametry Styl: Standard – vhodný do moderních i tradičních interiérů Typ: Závěsné svítidlo Barva: Šedá Materiál: Plast Rozměry: Průměr 275 mm, výška 410 mm Patice: E27 (výměnný zdroj světla – není součástí balení) Maximální příkon: 1x 40 W Napětí: 230V, 50 Hz Stupeň krytí: IP20 – určeno pro interiéry Stupeň ochrany: II Hmotnost: 420 gVyužití a doporučeníDíky neutrální šedé barvě a univerzálnímu tvaru je svítidlo vhodné jak do moderních domácností, tak do komerčních prostor. Doporučujeme kombinovat s úspornou LED žárovkou E27 – nejenže snížíte spotřebu energie, ale také prodloužíte interval výměny světelného zdroje. Pokud dáváte přednost tlumenějšímu světlu například nad jídelním stolem, doporučujeme volit žárovku s teplejším odstínem světla.Trust badges & garance Záruka: 2 roky Certifikace: CE Doporučená životnost LED zdroje: až 30 000 h (při použití kvalitní LED žárovky E27)Často kladené otázky (FAQ) Lze zkrátit závěs? Ano, délka závěsu je ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rabalux závěsné svítidlo Morris E27 1x MAX 40W šedá 5060

Závěsné svítidlo Rabalux Morris E27 1x40W zelená – svěží volba pro moderní interiérZávěsné svítidlo Rabalux Morris v poutavém zeleném provedení je ideální volbou pro všechny, kteří hledají jednoduchý a zároveň originální prvek do svého interiéru. Díky své univerzálnosti a čistému designu se skvěle hodí do kuchyně, jídelny, dětského pokoje nebo pracovny. Plastové provedení stínidla je nejen odolné, ale i snadné na údržbu.Hlavní výhody svítidla Rabalux Morris Moderní zelený design – vynikne v každém prostoru a oživí vaši domácnost. Variabilita použití – ideální nad jídelní stůl, do chodby či nad pracovní kout. Snadná montáž a údržba – lehká konstrukce a plastové stínidlo umožňuje rychlou instalaci i čištění. Použití žárovky E27 – můžete zvolit jak úspornou LED žárovku, tak klasickou až do 40 W.Technická specifikace Typ: Závěsné svítidlo Patice: E27 (žárovka není součástí balení) Maximální příkon: 40 W Barva: Zelená Materiál: Plast Průměr stínidla: 275 mm Výška: 410 mm Stupeň krytí: IP20 (vhodné do interiéru) Stupeň ochrany: II Napětí: 230 V, 50 Hz Hmotnost: 420 g Technologie LED: Ne (použití s LED žárovkou je možné)Doporučení architektaDoporučujeme použít LED žárovku E27 pro maximální úsporu energie a dlouhou životnost. Svítidlo vynikne samostatně i v řadě více kusů například nad jídelním stolem nebo barem, kde ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rabalux závěsné svítidlo Morris E27 1x MAX 40W zelená 5058

Kabelka s rozměry š×v×h 7 ×24 ×19 cm o objemu 2,3 l, pohodlně se nosí přes rameno Kabelka Oilily/Lilio s objemem 2,3 l vám perfektně sedne. Tuto kabelku můžete nosit do města, neboť má styl, který skvěle doplní váš outfit. Kabelka LiLiÓ Morris Garden Peacock Green malá je vhodná k nošení přes rameno. Bude se vám skvěle nosit přes rameno, takže ji ani neucítíte. K zapínání využijete zip. Je o rozměrech 24 × 7 × 19 cm. Významné parametry kabelky LiLiÓ Morris Garden Peacock Green malá Praktická kabelka k uložení vašich nejdůležitějších věcí, které chcete mít stále při sobě Využití kabelky Oilily/Lilio: městské Lze ji nosit přes rameno Objem kabelky LiLiÓ Morris Garden Peacock Green malá je 2,3 l

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Sešit Paperblanks Morris Windrush A4 je elegantní čistý zápisník s obálkou inspirovanou tvorbou Williama Morrise, jednoho z nejvýznamnějších designérů 19. století. Motiv Windrush pochází z jeho skici z let 1881–1883 a původně byl určen pro potisk textilií. Sešit v sobě spojuje historický umělecký odkaz s moderním zpracováním a vysokou kvalitou papíru. Formát A4 – prostorný zápisník vhodný pro kresby, skici i volné zápisky 80 perforovaných stran – listy lze snadno a čistě vytrhnout Čistý papír – nelinkovaný, ideální pro kreativní práci Papír 100 g/m² – krémový, bez kyselin, odolný a příjemný pro psaní i malbu Obálka z potištěného papíru (300 g/m²) – s motivem Windrush Zaoblené rohy – chrání proti opotřebení Šitá sedlová vazba – pevné provedení se sladěnou nití Dekorativní předsádky – doplňují motiv a jeho příběh Proč si ho oblíbíteTento sešit je nejen praktickým pomocníkem, ale také výjimečným designovým kouskem. Díky čistým listům poskytuje maximální volnost pro psaní i kreslení a jeho obálka s motivem Windrush vnese do každodenní práce inspiraci přírodní krásou.Technické údaje Typ: čistý (nelinkovaný) Formát: A4 Počet stran: 80 Papír: krémový, 100 g/m², bez kyselin Obálka: potištěný papír 300 g/m², motiv Morris Windrush Vazba: šitá sedlová, sladěná nit Rohy: zaoblené Perforace: všechny listy

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Diář 2026 Morris Pink Honeysuckle Slim přináší do plánování nádech anglické tradice a přírodního motivu podle návrhu Williama Morrise. Tento růžový a pastelový vzor vychází z tištěné bavlny navržené kolem roku 1876 a nese typické znaky hnutí Arts and Crafts, které kladlo důraz na řemeslnou kvalitu a krásu každodenních předmětů.Diář ve štíhlém formátu Slim má tvrdou vazbu s dekorativním potiskem, hladký papír o gramáži 100 g/m² a pevnou Smyth šitou vazbu. Díky přehlednému horizontálnímu rozvržení, elastické pásce, dvojici stužek a vnitřní kapse je vhodný pro každodenní použití doma i na cestách.Proč si ho oblíbíte Design podle Williama Morrise potěší každého milovníka přírodních motivů a historického stylu. Růžový pastelový vzor působí jemně a zároveň originálně. Štíhlý formát 95 × 180 mm je ideální do kabelky či aktovky. Horizontální týdenní rozvržení podporuje praktické plánování. Součástí jsou roční a měsíční plánovač, poznámkové stránky, adresář i mezinárodní informace. Technické údaje Formát: Slim (95 × 180 mm) Rozsah: 160 stran Vazba: Smyth šitá Papír: hladký, 100 g/m² Obálka: tvrdá s dekorativním potiskem Uzavírání: elastická páska Záložky: 2 stuhy Další výbava: vnitřní kapsa, plánovače, poznámky, adresář, mezinárodní informace Jazyk: angličtina (mezinárodní svátky)

Objev podobné jako 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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Diář Paperblanks 2026 - Morris Pink Honeysuckle- 12M, Mini, Day-at-a-Time

Diář 2026 Morris Pink Honeysuckle Maxi oslavuje krásu přírody a řemeslné práce prostřednictvím florálního motivu Williama Morrise, předního představitele hnutí Arts and Crafts. Jemná růžová varianta slavného textilního vzoru Honeysuckle odráží jeho lásku k přírodním barvivům a organickým tvarům. Tento diář je dokonalou kombinací funkčnosti a estetiky inspirované tradicí. Formát Maxi (135 × 210 mm) nabízí dostatek prostoru pro přehledné plánování Horizontální rozvržení s anglickým kalendáriem a mezinárodními svátky Měkká flexibilní vazba s elastickým páskem Hladký papír o gramáži 100 g/m² vhodný pro každodenní psaní Smyth šitá vazba s látkovými výztuhami pro pevnost a odolnost Dvě stužkové záložky a zadní kapsa pro drobnosti Proč si ho oblíbíte Motiv čerpá z originálního tiskařského návrhu Williama Morrise z roku 1876 Jemné přírodní barvy a florální vzor navozují klid a harmonii Součást tradice, která vzdoruje průmyslové uniformitě a oslavuje ruční řemeslo Obsahuje měsíční plánovač, roční přehled, světová časová pásma, převodní tabulky a další užitečné prvky Technické údaje Rozměry: 135 × 210 × 15 mm Rozsah: leden 2026 – prosinec 2026 176 stran Jazyk: angličtina Papír bez obsahu kyselin z udržitelných zdrojů Včetně adresářových stran a jmenovky

Objev podobné jako Diář Paperblanks 2026, Morris Pink Honeysuckle - 12M, Maxi, horizontální

Audiokniha: Ahoj! Tady Hayley Morris, vášnivá přemýšlivka. Mojí životní misí je jednou provždy dokázat, že JSTE NORMÁLNÍ. I pokud vedete imaginární hádky ve sprše nebo nevíte, jak se chovat, když k vám přijde instalatér. Většinu života jsem strávila tím, že jsem říkala a dělala trapné věci, ze kterých mě ve tři ráno poléval studený pot. Můj mozek mi zkrátka připomíná každou drobnost. V této knize jsem ale promyslela úplně všechno za vás! Od randění přes duševní zdraví až po menstruační kalíšky. Možná se mi nepodaří zahnat vaši úzkost nebo přimět vás cítit se stoprocentně dobře, ale doufám, že vám alespoň dopřeju odpočinek od neustálého žvanění vašeho mozku a budeme se moci smát a radovat z toho, jak jsme si vlastně všichni podobní. OVERTHINKING A CO (NE)MUSÍTE VĚDĚ TAKY VÁS VAŠE HLAVA NENECHÁ SPÁT? „Už mi nepiš“ - Hayleyin expřítel „Asi je to v pohodě?“ - Hayley „Jsem rád, že můžeš konečně rozebírat vaginální větry jinde než u rodinné večeře“ - Hayleyin bratr „Počkat, je to vůbec dobrý? Co když to všichni budou nenávidět? Proč jsem tu knihu vůbec psala? Možná jsem měla vynechat tu historku o dovolené s mým prvním přítelem. Je už moc pozdě na to, stáhnout všechny výtisky ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Já vs. Mozek: Taky vás vaše hlava nenechá spát? - Hayley Morris - audiokniha

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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako William Morris (Victoria and Albert Museum) - Anna Mason

'[A] belting debut . . . This is high-concept, high-octane, hi-jinks and I'm here for it' Maz Evans ‘This original read is dark, funny and gripping’ heat, Book of the WeekHow to Kill Your Family meets The Power in this entertaining and thought-provoking read, that asks: If you had the power between life and death, what would you do? Thea has a secret. She can tell how long someone has left to live just by touching them. Not only that, but she can transfer life from one person to another – something she finds out the hard way when her best friend Ruth suffers a fatal head injury on a night out. Desperate to save her, Thea touches the arm of the man responsible when he comes to check if Ruth is all right. As Ruth comes to, the man quietly slumps to the ground, dead. Thea realises that she has a godlike power: but despite deciding to use her ability for good, she can’t help but sometimes use it for her own benefit. Boss annoying her at work? She can take some life from them and give it as a tip to her masseuse for a great job. Creating ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako An Ethical Guide To Murder - Jenny Morris

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''A unique and thoughtful musical memoir'' Observer''Gritty coming-of-age story . . . plenty of anecdotes to keep us hooked, and his memories of Joy Division''s Ian Curtis are poignant'' Daily MirrorBefore he was responsible for some of the most iconic drumming in popular music, Stephen Morris grew up in 1960s and ''70s industrial Macclesfield, on a quiet road that led seemingly to nowhere. Far removed from the bright lights and manic energy of nearby Manchester, he felt stifled by suburbia and feared he might never escape. Then he joined Joy Division - while they were still known as Warsaw - a pioneer of the rousing post-punk sound that would revolutionise twentieth-century rock.Following two landmark albums and widespread critical acclaim, Joy Division were at the height of their powers and poised to break the US, when lead singer, Ian Curtis, committed suicide.Part memoir, part scrapbook and part aural history: Stephen Morris''s innate sense of rhythm and verve pulses through Record Play Pause. From recollections of growing up in the North West to the founding of New Order, Morris never strays far from the music. And by turns profound and wry, this book subverts the mythology and allows us ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Record Play Pause - Stephen Morris

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.

Objev podobné jako V&A Introduces: William Morris - Morris William

'A tantalising glimpse of nature's capacity to heal' -- The Times 'Splendid, warm, and exhaustively researched' -- Sy Montgomery author of The Soul of an Octopus'Full of heart, zest, and honesty' -- Chantal Lyons, author of GroundbreakersFor readers of Jennifer Ackerman and Ed Yong, environmental journalist Alix Morris recounts the year she spent following seals, investigating their fascinating behaviour, the effects of their extraordinary return from near extinction, and how we can try to bring nature back into balance.It might be their large, strangely human eyes or their dog-like playfulness, but seals have long captured people's interest and affection, making them the perfect candidate for an environmental cause, as well as the subject of decades of study. Alix Morris spends a year with these magnetic creatures and brings them to life on the page, season by season, as she learns about their intelligence, their relationships with each other, their ecosystems, and the changing climate.Along with the enigmatic seals themselves, Morris gets to know all of the competing interests in the intense debate about the newly recovered seal populations in our coastal waters, from local fisherman whose catch is often diminished by savvy seals, to tribes who once relied on seal-hunting ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Year with the Seals - Alix Morris

Morris Lessmore loved words. He loved stories. He loved books. But every story has its upsets… Everything in Morris Lessmore''s life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds. But the power of story will save the day. Stunningly brought to life by William Joyce, one of the preeminent creators in children''s literature, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmoreis a modern masterpiece, showing that in today''s world of traditional books, eBooks, and apps, it''s the story that we truly celebrate ~ and this story, no matter howyou tell it, begs to be read again and again.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR''A riveting read that will challenge you to rethink your core beliefs'' Adam Grant''Absolutely spot-on, timely message'' Chip Heath''A vision for collective change'' Arianna HuffingtonTribalism is our most misunderstood buzzword. We''ve all heard pundits bemoan its rise, and it''s been blamed for everything from political polarization to workplace discrimination. But as acclaimed cultural psychologist and Columbia professor Michael Morris argues, our tribal instincts are humanity''s secret weapon.Ours is the only species that lives in tribes: groups glued together by their distinctive cultures that can grow to a scale far beyond clans and bands. Morris argues that our psychology is wired by evolution in three distinctive ways. First, the peer instinct to conform to what most people do. Second, the hero instinct to give to the group and emulate the most respected. And third, the ancestor instinct to follow the ways of prior generations. These tribal instincts enable us to share knowledge and goals and work as a team to transmit the accumulated pool of cultural knowledge onward to the next generation.Countries, churches, political parties, and companies are tribes, and tribal instincts explain our loyalties to them and the hidden ways that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR''A riveting read that will challenge you to rethink your core beliefs'' Adam Grant''Absolutely spot-on, timely message'' Chip Heath''A vision for collective change'' Arianna HuffingtonTribalism is our most misunderstood buzzword. We''ve all heard pundits bemoan its rise, and it''s been blamed for everything from political polarization to workplace discrimination. But as acclaimed cultural psychologist and Columbia professor Michael Morris argues, our tribal instincts are humanity''s secret weapon.Ours is the only species that lives in tribes: groups glued together by their distinctive cultures that can grow to a scale far beyond clans and bands. Morris argues that our psychology is wired by evolution in three distinctive ways. First, the peer instinct to conform to what most people do. Second, the hero instinct to give to the group and emulate the most respected. And third, the ancestor instinct to follow the ways of prior generations. These tribal instincts enable us to share knowledge and goals and work as a team to transmit the accumulated pool of cultural knowledge onward to the next generation.Countries, churches, political parties, and companies are tribes, and tribal instincts explain our loyalties to them and the hidden ways that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Morris Minor expert Matt Tomkins provides practical advice on maintaining and modifying your Morris Minor. With safety information throughout, this book provides a number of step-by-step guides on how to fit a wide range of simple and more sophisticated upgrades to bring your Morris Minor into the 21st century. Includes sections on Routine servicing of the engine, gearbox, clutch, differential, brakes, suspension, electrics and structure. Modifications and upgrades to the engine, gearbox, wheels and tyres, brakes, suspension, electrics and seats. Modifying the body including GRP panels, weather strips and identifying chop top convertibles. Fitting mod cons such as gauges, heaters, radio/ICE, 12 volt accessory sockets, sound deadening, heated screens, wiper upgrades. With six case studies to show what other owners have achieved

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Post-war Morris Minors survive in large numbers, but the passage of time since the first models were launched in 1948 means that many require full or partial restoration. The Morris Minor Restoration Manual provides a wealth of information about the model range, specifications, parts availability and the practical skills required to complete essential tasks. Showcasing skills gained in the restoration of a number of models, including a historically significant Morris 1000 two-door saloon, it gives advice and guidance on a range of specific restoration techniques, which are illustrated and explained in detail.

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