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A beautifully illustrated and packaged study of the cigar - its history, its production and its joys - from world-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes and written in conjunction with Davidoff, the world''s leading cigar importer. A fascinating gift for anyone wanting to be educated and entertained...''I would recommend it for every cigar-smoker''s stocking this Christmas'' -- The Field''Entertained, informed and kept me interested throughout'' -- ***** Reader review''Amazingly entertaining'' -- ***** Reader review''Encyclopaedic, scholarly, elegant, fun'' -- ***** Reader review''A superb book'' -- ***** Reader review******************************************************************************************"The most futile and disastrous day seems well spent when it is reviewed through the blue, fragrant smoke of a Cigar." Evelyn WaughExploring not just the extraordinary story of tobacco and cigars but also a history that has been instrumental in the foundations of societies and cultures, Cigars will take you on an astonishing journey through landscapes, scents and an incredible roll call of the great, the good and the not-so good. The cigar has provided solace and a chance for worldly contemplation to generations of thinkers, businessmen, writers, entrepreneurs and connoisseurs.In this elegiac offering to the pinnacles of hand-rolled tobacco, world-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes guides you through the myths, legends, nuances and delicious realities of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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ChanelÂ’s J12 watch revolutionized the standards of watches for women, combining technical sophistication with the allure of modern design. The J12 has evolved into a classic watchmaking icon of the twenty-first century.Since its arrival twenty years ago, the J12 has drawn its inspiration from ChanelÂ’s drive to shake up the codes by combining a daring artistic approach with superlative technical finesse. The J12 watch transformed ceramic into a precious material, and rewrote two hundred years of watchmaking with the innovative brilliance of its design.A text by noted watch connoisseur Nicholas Foulkes explores the extraordinary conception, execution and history of the Chanel J12. Enhanced by a strikingly original selection of fine photographs, this volume celebrates twenty years of the most beautiful and technically refined watches ever worn on the wrist.

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"As a result, the book should provide fresh, in-depth insight into this seminal Rollie." — Robb Report"The latest release from Rolex is one for die-hard fans and to many many’s surprise, it’s not a watch."— HypeBeast"We haven''t gotten our hands on a copy of Submariner yet, but the prospect of Foulkes writing combined with access to Rolex''s archives has me excited." — Hodinkee"This book is not just for those who love watches but also for anyone fascinated by stories of innovation, design, and cultural influence." — The SubdialFor the first time, Rolex has authorised a wide-ranging account and full history of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner watch, in the first of a series taking a deep dive into the watches of the iconic brand. Oyster Perpetual Submariner. The Watch That Unlocked The Deep, written by author, editor, and watch expert Nick Foulkes, is published by global design authority, Wallpaper*, which brings its sharp, cinematic eye to the project, creating new and original photography in collaboration with Rolex to run alongside testimonies from renowned witnesses to the Submariner''s illustrious 71-year history, including marine biologist Sylvia Earle, photographer David Doubilet, and aquanaut Dr Joe MacInnis – further highlighting the role this iconic ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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As the first of the so-called Fabulous Five (Francoise Sagan, Roger Vadim, Brigitte Bardot and Yves Saint Laurent) Bernard Buffet was a leader of the cultural revolution that seemed to forge a new France from the shattered remains of a demoralized country. While still in his twenties he had a Rolls Royce, a chateau, an island, high society at his feet and a glittering future ahead. Yet his extraordinary fall from grace was engineered by the very establishment that created him. Once hailed as a genius he was later shunned as a joke. Today, almost 70 years after he first shot to fame as a 20 year old prodigy hailed as a successor to Picasso, critical opinion of his work remains sharply divided. His remarkable story is played out against the backdrop of the beau monde of the 1950s and 1960s in locations as diverse as St. Tropez, Tokyo, Paris, Dallas, St. Petersburg and New York. With the cooperation of the Buffet estate, this is the first in-depth biography of the artist to be published in English, and Foulkes has secured unique interviews and access to the Buffet legacy.

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Vonná svíčka PROVENCE cigars&whiskey ve skle je vhodná nejen k dekoraci a zpříjemnění chvil strávených doma, ale i jako malý dárek, který udělá velkou radost. Rozměry: Průměr sklenice - 10 cm Výška – 8 cm Délka hoření – 35-45 hodin Hmotnost 200 g Materiál: Parafín, sklo Barva: tmavě hnědá - cigars&whiskey Použití: domácnost TIPY A VÝHODY: Široký výběr vůní svíček ve skle Provence , v nabídce najdete i velký výběr dekorativních i aromatických svíček různých tvarů a velikostí Sklenici můžete po vyhoření svíčky a důkladném vyčištění použít i jako dekorativní dózičku na drobnosti

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Vonná svíčka PROVENCE cigars&whiskey ve skle je vhodná nejen k dekoraci a zpříjemnění chvil strávených doma, ale i jako dárek, který udělá radost. Rozměry: Průměr sklenice - 9,8 cm Výška – 14,3 cm Délka hoření – 85-95 hodin Hmotnost 510 g Materiál: Parafín, sklo Barva: Hnědá - cigars&whiskey Použití: domácnost TIPY A VÝHODY: Široký výběr vůní svíček ve skle Provence , v nabídce najdete i velký výběr dekorativních i aromatických svíček různých tvarů a velikostí Sklenici můžete po vyhoření svíčky a důkladném vyčištění použít i jako dekorativní dózičku na drobnosti

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One of the most iconic characters in children’s literatureHergé’s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children’s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.The world’s most famous travelling reporter must unearth the truth behind the strange cigars bearing a pharaoh’s symbol.On the hunt for an Egyptologist and a mysterious ancient pharaoh, Tintin scours Egypt and India. He makes friends with elephants, narrowly avoids falling victim to the poison of madness and saves a maharajah from a killer tiger.Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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One of the most iconic characters in children’s literatureHergé’s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children’s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.The world’s most famous travelling reporter must unearth the truth behind the strange cigars bearing a pharaoh’s symbol.On the hunt for an Egyptologist and a mysterious ancient pharaoh, Tintin scours Egypt and India. He makes friends with elephants, narrowly avoids falling victim to the poison of madness and saves a maharajah from a killer tiger.Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Cambridge International AS & A Level Chemistry Exam Success Guide brings clarity and focus to exam preparation, with detailed and practical guidance on raising attainment. The guide helps students to recap content through easy-to-digest chunks, apply knowledge with targeted revision activities, review and reflect on work done, and raise their grades with sample answers, examiner commentary and exam-style practice.The Cambridge International AS & A Level Chemistry Exam Success Guide is written by Philippa Gardom Hulme, an experienced author and former Chemistry teacher. Students can benefit from her vast experience and her commitment to doing all she can to support them in achieving their potential in exams. Other resources available include a Student Book which offers a rigorous yet accessible approach for covering the whole syllabus and an Enhanced Online Student Book which provides extra digital hotspots including downloadable questions and additional activities. These are also available in a great-value Print & Enhanced Online Student Book Pack.

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''Fierce, ruthless and unputdownable'' - Karen McManus, bestselling author of One Of Us Is LyingI point at my hair, and I say, This color. You know what it''s called? She shakes her head: No. I say, REVENGE. She says Good girl. Kill him. Revenge is a bitch. Jade Khanjara and her three best friends rule their glittering LA circle. They control everything. Until one night. The night four boys spike Jade''s drink, lock her in a room and attack her. When they try to ruin her.But they chose the wrong girl. Jade is made of claws and fangs and cruel sharp edges. Jade will have them clutching at their throats and choking on blood. She wants revenge. She has no mercy. And now she won''t rest until she gets satisfaction. This is the thriller for fans of Killing Eve and One of Us is Lying. This isn''t for the light hearted. ___________________Praise for Foul is Fair."Foul is Fair embedded itself into my heart. This is a book that I won''t be forgetting anytime soon and it became an instant favourite." - Netgalley Reviewer, 5* "It made me feel too much and made me grin ear to ear when revenge came ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Why is Mozart the best known and most popular of all the great Western classical composers? More than 250 years after his birth, his reputation stands higher than ever before. It also provides all you need to listen to and enjoy Mozart''s music, and will also introduce a new generation of concert-goers and record-listeners to his life and key works, from opera to symphony, concerto to song. In a crisp, sharp style, with recommendations of good recordings, Nicholas Kenyon shows how Mozart''s music has communicated with unique power across many generations.

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Exam Board: Pearson BTECAcademic Level: BTEC NationalSubject: Applied LawFirst teaching: September 2017First Assessments: Summer 2018 Ideal for classroom or independent study, this Revision Guide with ActiveBook is the smart choice for learners studying for the externally assessed units 1 and 3 of the new BTEC Nationals in Applied Law qualifications. The Revision Guide is accompanied by an ActiveBook (eBook) so that learners have the choice and flexibility to access materials anytime or anywhere. The visually engaging format breaks the content down into easily-digestible sections for students and provides hassle-free instant-access revision for learners. Clear specification fit, with revision activities and annotated sample responses for each unit to show students how to tackle the assessed tasks. Written with students in mind - in an informal voice that talks directly to them. Designed to be used alongside the Workbook with clear unit-by-unit correspondence to make it easy to use the books together.

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“This stirring memoir proves what readers of Nicholas’s debut novel, Freshwater Road, already know: that Nicholas, a pioneer Black actress, is also a writer of deep talent and understated eloquence. This is not your typical Hollywood tell-all, full of ‘I did this, and I did that,’ complete with cheap shots and horrible reveals about the rich and famous with whom she worked. Rather, it’s a long thoughtful moment, in which an artist peers into the looking glass and reflects on her life in a manner that allows us to see every corner of every room she’s ever been in—and every corner of every room we’ve ever been in. Because her story is ours. Nicholas is a distinct American voice. Her inspiring story, written with deep humility and refreshing honesty, is further proof that women will one day save this country. And I’m a witness.” —James McBride, National Book Award winnerA poignant, revelatory memoir from acclaimed novelist and actor Denise Nicholas that offers an episodic exploration of her multifaceted life, delving intimately into themes of artistic self-invention, race, and grief. Long before writing her acclaimed novel Freshwater Road, or her career as a path-breaking TV and film star, Denise Nicholas was ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year—but how much do you know about the real story behind Saint Nicholas?We love Christmas. Not only because of the carefully wrapped presents and the twinkling lights, the loving family, the holiday parties, the singing. We love Christmas because we’re hungry for miracles.For Christmas this year, discover the history as well as the origins of the myths and the legends of Saint Nicholas—a man who was hungry for miracles too. Nicholas made children feel seen, and he let them know they were loved. He paid attention to the people around him and asked how he could help. If they needed money, or a protector, or a prayer, Nicholas provided it for them as a servant of God. He showed them the miraculous love of the Father.In Praying with Saint Nicholas, you’ll find twenty-five devotions with readings sharing a glimpse into Nicholas’s life and prayers for insights that will bring us more deeply into the Advent season and help us be transformed to see the world through God’s eyes, just as Nicholas worked to do. Prayers include:A Prayer for Light in Times of DarknessA Prayer for the Children of the WorldA Prayer to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A hilarious, fantastical, middle-grade novel full of magic, hijinks, gangsters and a talking dog! Welcome to the world of Nicholas Quick! Full of guffaws, this book will get you rooting for the most unlikely team of magicians since Harry Potter. When twelve-year-old boy Nicholas Quick and his parents try to run from gangsters, Nicholas is shocked to find himself left behind when their car just disappears. The last thing his parents tell him to do is to run, so he does... and is pursued by a pair of magical gangsters. In his efforts to evade capture, Nicholas encounters Max, a private magical investigator who has lost his powers. Max agrees to help Nicholas and they embark on a non-stop, comedic adventure. This is the first of a series featuring Nicholas Quick and magical P.I. Max, as they work to stop the villainous Mr. Blackwell from destroying the world.

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'Brilliant' PANDORA SYKES'Myth-busting, eye-opening' GUARDIAN'Fascinating, moving ... clear-eyed' DAILY MAIL'Reveals adolescence's unwritten rules' JO BRANDWhy do teenagers act as they do?What we experience during adolescence shapes us for life, but psychologist Lucy Foulkes shows that too often we fear, dismiss or even try to prevent aspects of it that are crucial to our development. Drawing on decades of psychological research, and including profoundly moving interviews, Coming of Age gets beneath the recent myths and age-old stereotypes of adolescence to reveal the real reasons why teens behave the way they do.Above all, Foulkes shows that adolescents have an extraordinary capacity for resilience, empathy and mutual support, and that even the most challenging encounters are part of an essential process of self-discovery. 'Excellent and insightful ... Foulkes is steeped in knowledge about, as well as respect for, teenage life' OBSERVER'A wonderful and deeply moving book' MARK HADDON'Shows how today's adolescents can be helped to flourish in life' DR GAVIN FRANCIS

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The new epic love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Longest Ride and The Best of Me. Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved authors. Colin Hancock is giving his second chance his best shot. At twenty-eight, he's focused only on walking in a straight line - getting his teaching degree and avoiding all the places and people that proved destructive in his past. The last thing he's looking for is a relationship. But when Maria Sanchez, a hardworking lawyer and daughter of Mexican immigrants, crosses his path one rainswept night in North Carolina, the foundations of his carefully structured life are completely upended. Before the couple has a chance to envision what a life together might be, ominous reminders of events in Maria's past begin to surface. And as the threat of violence begins to shadow her every step, she and Colin will be tested in increasingly terrifying ways. Will their respective demons destroy the tentative bonds they've forged, or will their love protect them, even in the darkest hour? The new epic love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Lucky One and The Longest Ride. Nicholas Sparks is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Elegantní 510 g svíčka Cigars & Whiskey s víčkem. Hoří 85–95 h, provoní prostor tabákovu vůní s whisky a dodá interiéru hřejivé kouzlo.

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Svíčka Provence Cigars & Whiskey s vůní tabáku a whiskey navodí noblesní atmosféru. Skvělý doplněk interiéru i dárek s charakterem. Doba hoření 35 až 45 hodin.

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Snuggle up with little ones this Christmas season and read about the origin of St. Nicholas, the story of a man who spent his life secretly helping the poor all over the world, giving gifts on Christmas Eve to remind people of the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ.This captivating picture book about thefaith-based origin of St. Nicholas is illustrated by?New York Times bestselling illustrator Richard Cowdrey and written by Dandi Daley Mackall.The Legend of St. Nicholas: Is perfect for readers 4-8 who are curious about the origin of St. Nicholas or Santa Claus Celebrates the holiday season and teaches little ones about thejoy of giving to others and helping those in need Shows how countries celebrate Christmas traditions across the world Is a faith-based look at the Christmas holiday and giving or receiving gifts With beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming story,?The Legend of St. Nicholas?is a great family read for the Advent and Christmas season.

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The music of J.S.Bach has a unique power and attraction some 300 years after it was written. From annual performances of the great Passions and BBC Radio 3''s hugely successful Bach Christmas, to its use in adverts, films and popular arrangements, the imaginative strength of Bach''s music continues to draw listeners to explore its mysteries.This new Pocket Guide looks at all Bach''s music, sacred and secular, and explores why he speaks so profoundly to our age about both the spiritual and the sensual in life.Among the features of this easy-to-use book:The Bach Top TenBach: The music work by workPerforming Bach today Bach: The life year by yearWhat people said about Bach

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Audiokniha: Jednoho dne dostane osamělý voják kdesi v Iráku dopis, začínající oslovením Milý Johne… John Tyree je vojákem americké armády, k níž se nechal naverbovat po střední škole jen proto, aby nějak naložil se svým bezcílným životem. Po letech strávených ve válce na Balkáně se vrací domů na pár dní… – aby se nečekaně a neodvolatelně zamiloval do dívky svých snů. Půvabná a laskavá Savannah jeho city opětuje a na jediný letní týden se celý svět stane hřištěm pro jejich lásku. Savannah se s Johnem rozloučí s jednoznačným příslibem: Jestliže se vrátíš, provdám se za tebe. Ani jeden si nepřipouští, že vzdálenost mezi nimi může narušit upřímné, ale křehké pouto... Potom přijde 11. září roku 2001–a svět se navždy změní. John musí volit mezi slibem Savannah a přísahou, kterou složil pro svou vlast. Vrátí se do armády a Savannah mu slíbí, že na něj počká – jenže zároveň zjišťuje, že odloučení je pro lásku krutou zkouškou. Na motivy knihy byl natočen úspěšný film oscarového režiséra Lasse Hallströma s Amandou Seyfried a Channingem Tatumem v hlavních rolích. Kolem projelo auto a zlomilo kouzlo okamžiku. Ustoupila o krůček k domu, zastavila se, položila mi dlaň na paži a políbila mě na tvář. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Before the Elf on the Shelf, there was a young boy called Nicholas who had to find the courage to save the enchanted world of the elves, One True North.Shipwrecked in the Arctic Tundra, a young Nicholas and his loyal dog, Barry, stumble upon the enchanted and mysterious world of One True North–home to gnomes, fairies, and, of course, magical elves. Nicholas discovers that these special creatures protect a powerful relic known as the Lumistella Stone, a shard of the Christmas star that fell to Earth thousands of years ago. To those who believe, the stone holds the power to spread goodwill and love throughout the universe. But its strength can be extinguished. Gangleri, a powerful force driven by greed and hate, seeks to snatch the Lumistella Stone for his own sinister ambitions. With his army of twisted monsters and beasts known as Lightalfs, Gangleri will launch an attack that will end One True North forever.Now caught in the crosshairs of an ancient prophecy, Nicholas and his new fellowship must battle Gangleri and his army. Can a little boy find the courage to become the noble hero that One True North–and the rest of the universe–so desperately needs? Only if ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In 1980, while Nelson Mandela languished in jail, an enthusiastic and hopelessly naïve British teenager arrived at a local school in Mandela’s home state of Transkei. Wide-eyed and faced with an unfamiliar world, Treive Nicholas was about to embark on an adventure he would never forget.Looking back on this year forty years later, A Nun and the Pig offers a remarkable insight into this politically charged but little-known part of Africa and a lived experience ranging from the surreal to the heart-warming; the wonderful to the tragic. One minute Nicholas could be entertaining local Thembu chiefs or coaching the Transkei paraplegic sports team for a rare non-racial sporting competition, the next he could be witnessing the terrible death of an infant in a neglected Umtata township.Scrapes with law enforcement agencies increased in frequency and risk as Nicholas railed against the injustices of the apartheid system, and at one point found himself smuggling Communist black liberation literature across South Africa’s borders. Armed only with a camera and bag of dried apricots, his hitchhiking adventures took him thousands of kilometres north to Zambian bush, where events took a dangerous turn near one of Robert Mugabe’s camps.Fear, shock, joy and self-discovery were a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Find where you belong and make that place your own...'' Tanner has spent his whole life moving from place to place, belonging nowhere. So when his dying grandmother reveals the name and location of the father he never knew, he plans to visit Asheboro to lay the past to rest, then move on - just as he always has. Kaitlyn knows exactly where she belongs. In Asheboro, she''s built a life for herself and her kids that she''s proud of, especially after the turmoil of divorce. But when she meets lone wolf Tanner, she can''t help but feel something has been missing until now.Jasper will never belong again. He had everything - and he lost it all. Now with only his old dog Arlo for company, he lives quietly, haunted by the tragic accident that took place decades before. Three strangers'' worlds are about to collide, changing the trajectory of all their lives. Because some paths cross, some merge, and others guide you home... From the much-loved bestselling author of The Notebook comes a brand-new emotional and powerful novel about the journeys we take and those who touch our hearts along the way.Real readers loved meeting Tanner, Kaitlyn and Jasper:''Full ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The character of the last Tsar, Nicholas II (1868-1918) is crucial to understanding the overthrow of tsarist Russia, the most significant event in Russian history. Nicholas became Tsar at the age of 26. Though a conscientious man who was passionate in his devotion to his country, he was weak, sentimental, dogmatic and indecisive. Ironically he could have made an effective constitutional monarch, but these flaws rendered him fatally unsuited to be the sole ruler of a nation that was in the throes of painful modernisation. That he failed is not surprising, for many abler monarchs could not have succeeded. Rather to be wondered at is that he managed, for 23 years, to hold on to power despite the overwhelming force of circumstances. Though Nicholas was exasperating, he had many endearing qualities. A modern audience, aware - as contemporaries were not - of the private pressures under which he lived, can empathise with him and forgive some of his errors of judgement. To some readers he seems a fool, to others a monster, but many are touched by the story of a well-meaning man doing his best under impossible conditions. He is, in other words, a biographical subject that engages readers ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A revelatory and exhilarating tour de force, Nicholas Ostler''s The Last Lingua Franca: The Rise and Fall of World Languages explores the rise of a linguistic diversity we could never before have imagined. In the twenty-first century, can we really take the dominance of English for granted? In their time, Greek, Latin, Arabic, Sanskrit and Persian have each been world languages, sweeping the globe for centuries at a time. And yet they have all been displaced, just as Nicholas Ostler predicts English will be. What forces drive these linguistic currents? What characteristics do lingua francas share? And most importantly, how do they lose their power? ''Frequently jaw-dropping and never less than convincing'' Henry Hitchings, Financial Times ''Sweepingly learned and engagingly garrulous'' Sunday Times ''A much-needed challenge to conventional wisdom'' Guardian A linguist of astonishing voracity ... the predictions are striking'' Economist Nicholas Ostler is the author of Empires of the Word: A Language History of the World and Ad Infinitum: A Biography of Latin. He studied Greek, Latin and Philosophy at the University of Oxford and holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from MIT. With a working knowledge of twenty-six languages, Nicholas now runs an institute for the protection of endangered ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The photographs in Nicholas Pollack’s new book Meadow were made between 2015-2020 in and around Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S. Inspired by the landscape of the New Jersey Meadowlands, Meadow is a body of work about a small plot of land and the friendships and interactions between a group of truck drivers who forge a transcendent relationship with the place. Nicholas Pollack’s Meadow is tied to place – specifically, a place that is neglected by society. Meadow tells the story of a group of truck drivers who made a piece of overlooked salt marsh their own. Operating in the tradition of documentary style photography, Pollack shows both the social and the physical landscapes of America in Meadow. This book is Nicholas Pollack’s ode to a small portion of the sprawling New Jersey Meadowlands, to its people and its landscape, and to the humanity enveloped in a post-industrial landscape.

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Step into a land where being bad is one BIG adventure. A hilarious journey filled with naughty magical creatures and unexpected friendships from Alex Foulkes, the bestselling author of Rules for Vampires, illustrated by Nikolas Ilic. Perfect for Halloween! Joey and Harry do NOT like each other. Stuck together on a school trip to a museum, things couldn’t get any worse, until they meet some incorrigible monsters! The monsters are on a field trip of their own, bringing BAD LUCK to the human world. Quickly, they decide to take the children back to where they’ve come from and feed them to their king. But what exactly lies ahead for Joey and Harry at the Ministry of Mischief? Will they make it back home in time for tea? Or will they be stuck with these misbehaving monsters forever?Praise for Rules for Vampires by Alex Foulkes: 'Fans of fast-paced, well-written gothic romps will devour Rules for Vampires' Phil Earle, bestselling author of When the Sky Falls ‘Deliciously dark, fangtastically feisty and gloriously gothic!' Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang ‘Brilliant! It’s a deadly funny, twisty, gothic romp with the loveliest vampire. Sara Ogilvie’s illustrations are the perfect match’ Jenny McLachlan, bestselling ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Drawing on decades of psychological research, Coming of Age gets beneath the recent myths and age-old stereotypes of adolescence to reveal the real reasons why teens behave as they do.''Fascinating, moving . . . clear-eyed, unerringly sensible . . . there is insight and kindness throughout this book'' Daily MailWhy do teens take risks? What is it that makes them anxious? How do they think about sex, love, bullying and friendship? Adolescence is often difficult and it shapes us for life, but psychologist Lucy Foulkes shows that too often we fear, dismiss or even try to prevent aspect of it that are crucial to our development. Overturning many mistaken assumptions, she shows that apparent recklessness is usually calculated; that teenagers are socially conservative as much as rebellious; that being popular can be just as hard as being lonely; and that self-consciousness and sensation-seeking are not just normal but useful. Above all, she shows that adolescents have an extraordinary capacity for resilience, empathy and mutual support, and that even the most challenging experiences are part of an essential process of self-discovery.''Excellent and insightful . . . expertly presented . . . Foulkes is steeped in knowledge about, as well as respect ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Straighten your cape and sharpen your claws . . . being a vampire is harder than it looks! The spookiest story you'll read this year from Alex Foulkes, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.'A wickedly fun debut, with a wonderfully strong girl hero' Cressida Cowell, Children's Laureate There are highs and lows to being a vampire. On one claw, you get cool powers like beastly strength and hypnotism and the ability to GRIMWALK. On the other claw, however, vampires are bound by the Vampiric Laws: rules to protect the balance between the worlds of the Living and the Undead. And unfortunately, 11-year-old Leo has just forgotten rule number one . . . The Rules for Vampires don't tell you what to do when you make a ghostly enemy, or accidentally restart an ancient war. But Leo and her very unusual family are more than up to the job.A monstrously funny and devilishly dark new adventure from debut talent Alex Foulkes, illustrated throughout by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, Rules for Vampires is the series that fans of Lemony Snickett and Skulduggery Pleasant will devour for breakfast.*A spooky sequel to Rules for Vampires will BITE BACK soon – coming this Autumn* Praise for Rules ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rules for Vampires - Alex Foulkes

Straighten your cape and ready your fangs . . . the ghosts are biting back. The spookiest story you'll read this year is the ghoulish follow-up to Alex Foulkes's highly acclaimed Rules for Vampires. A vampire and a ghost being friends is unheard of. It makes no sense. The two factions have despised one another for all eternity. But . . . Leo the vampire and Minna the ghost have battled together side-by-side, they're sisters-in-arms, they're best friends, and they'll have to work together to vanquish a new, deadly threat.Summoned to the Ghostly Realm for the murder of the Orphanmaster, Leo must complete three tasks to prove herself worthy of her unlife, each more treacherous than the last. Can Leo convince the Ghostly Realm of her innocence and earn her freedom, or will she be trapped there forever? A monstrously funny and devilishly dark new adventure in Alex Foulkes's Rules for Vampires series, illustrated throughout by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, Ghosts Bite Back is perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Skulduggery Pleasant to sink their claws into.Praise for Rules for Vampires:'A wickedly fun debut, with a wonderfully strong girl hero.' Cressida Cowell, Children's Laureate 'Fans of fast-paced, well-written gothic ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Foul Play: the second book in this crime fighting series by Tom PalmerDanny is obsessed with two things: football - especially City Football Club - and investigating crimes. So when England and City footballing hero Sam Roberts is reported missing the day after Danny saw him being taken, blindfolded, into the bowels of the City FC stadium late at night, he''s determined to get to the bottom of it. But is Danny getting into something he can''t handle?As well as being a huge football fan, Tom Palmer has an international reputation in reader development. He is a coordinator of the Reading Partners consortium, works with The Reading Agency, Booktrust and the National Literacy Trust, and has been the official writer for the Premier League Reading Stars scheme for five years. He is the author of the Football Detective series, also for Puffin Books. Tom lives in West Yorkshire with his wife and daughter.Also by Tom Palmer:Football Academy:Boys United; Striking Out; Free Kick; Captain FantasticFoul Play:Foul Play; Killer Pass; Dead Ball; Own Goal; Off SideThe Squad:White Fear; Black Op

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Step into a land where being bad is one BIG adventure. The second title in a series filled with naughty magical creatures and unexpected friendships from Alex Foulkes, the bestselling author of Rules for Vampires, illustrated by Nikolas Ilic. Perfect for Halloween! Joey and Harry are back in another epic adventure with the imps from the Ministry of Mischief! This time, though, the imps are trapped in the Humanrealm and only Joey can help them return! Back through the magical portal door, Impworld has changed in the fortnight the gang has been away. The imps have stopped bringing their usual misfortune to humans and instead are spreading good luck. And all because the Sprite Queen and her sprites have overthrown the imp king! Will Joey, Harry and the imps be able to get him to take back control? After all, can we really be lucky if all we have is good fortune?Praise for Rules for Vampires by Alex Foulkes: 'Fans of fast-paced, well-written gothic romps will devour Rules for Vampires' Phil Earle, bestselling author of When the Sky Falls ‘Deliciously dark, fangtastically feisty and gloriously gothic!' Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang ‘Brilliant! It’s a deadly funny, twisty, gothic ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A must-read... Fascinating'' JO BRANDWe need to rethink the conversation around mental health - psychologist Lucy Foulkes explores how and why.How do mental health problems arise?How do we distinguish between the ''normal'' challenges of modern life and actual illness?Is society really experiencing a new mental health crisis?In this urgently needed book, psychologist Lucy Foulkes investigates what we know about mental illness - and shines a light on what we don''t. It offers a profound new approach to how we think, talk and help when it comes to mental health.(Previously published in 2021 in hardback under the title Losing Our Minds.)''Captivating...engaging and lucid'' Sarah-Jayne Blakemore''Clear-headed, compassionate and, ultimately, optimistic'' Mark Haddon''Thorough, wise...much needed'' Mark Rice-Oxley

Objev podobné jako What Mental Illness Really Is… (and what it isn’t) - Lucy Foulkes

Welcome to Dunhollow Academy, where magic and status means the world, and death lurks in every corridor. . .‘An evocative fantasy imbued with mystery, ghosts, and an enemies-to-lovers sapphic romance. In compelling prose, its suspenseful gothic atmosphere is interwoven with magic to create the perfect spooky season read’ India Holton, bestselling author of the Dangerous Damsels series --- Rose Thenlif has never felt at home in these elite halls.An outcast for her inability to cast spells, she keeps her head in books, away from the critical eye of her headmistress mother, and the sneers of her fellow scholars – especially the talented but insufferable Sylvie. But in the corridors of Dunhollow, something strange and threatening is stirring. Classmates are going missing and Rose discovers that she alone can see their ghosts. Are they dead, or enchanted? Or is something more sinister at work? Worse yet, Rose’s latest ghostly vision is Sylvie – who’s just as displeased as Rose is to find herself magically tied to her greatest academic rival. The reluctant pair must team up to uncover the deadly mystery that lies at the heart of the academy, before time runs out for Sylvie. But are either of them prepared ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Whispers Most Foul - Emma MacDonald

Every Good Boy Deserves FavourA dissident is locked up in an asylum. If he accepts that he was ill and has been cured, he will be released. He refuses. Sharing his cell is a real lunatic who believes himself to be surrounded by an orchestra. As the dissident''s son begs his father to free himself with a lie, Tom Stoppard''s darkly funny and provocative play asks if denying the truth is a price worth paying for liberty.Every Good Boy premiered at the Festival Hall, London, in July 1977. It was revived at the National Theatre, London, in January 2009.Professional Foul''Professor Anderson, a somewhat devious academic, went to Prague to deliver a lecture on "Ethical Facts in Ethical Fiction" and to see a football match. Politics intruded when a former pupil of Anderson begged him to smuggle out a thesis arguing that "the ethics of the State can only be the ethics of the individual writ large" . . . Mr Stoppard''s BBC television debut was sheer delight.'' - Richard Last, Daily Telegraph''Plays which enhance civilization itself, which is what this does, are not seen once and laid away.'' - Bernard Levin, Sunday TimesProfessional Foul was first shown on BBC TV ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Every Good Boy Deserves Favour & Professional Foul - Tom Stoppard

It’s not all about winning, but…James Hogan’s career as an English teacher is in tatters. All he has left is the boys’ football team he coaches, but rival manager Kieran Butcher threatens to take that away too. After years of doing things the right way, he is determined to come out on top, by any means necessary.But just how far will James go to succeed?Single mother and police officer Hayley Birnham is worried about her career, her son, and the string of unusual crimes connected to the local football community.Fair is foul and foul is fair as James and Hayley try to balance doing the right thing with getting the right result. Game on.

Objev podobné jako Foul and Fair - Steve Couch

Kniha – autor Barbara Wintonová, 286 stran, česky, pevná s přebalem matná Na světě je dnes přes 6000 lidí, kteří za svůj život vděčí Nicholasi Wintonovi – jsou to potomci dětí, jež sir Nicholas v roce 1939 zachránil z nacisty okupovaného Československa. Co tehdy motivovalo mladého anglického makléře, aby se pustil do podobného monumentálního úkolu? Na tuto otázku a na mnohé další s ní spojené hledá odpověď Wintonova dcera Barbara. Její působivá, osobně laděná kniha čerpá z historických dokumentů i otcových vzpomínek a ukazuje, kým sir Nicholas – jenž se letos dožívá neuvěřitelných 105 let – byl a je a jak došel ke svému životnímu heslu: „Není-li to nemožné, musí existovat způsob, jak to udělat.“

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In this in-depth, engaging guide to the Mahabharata, Hindu Studies scholar Nicholas Sutton explores the central messages of the work’s core narratives and passages of instruction, demonstrating how the questions the text poses are as relevant today as they were to those who composed this mighty treatise on human existence.The Mahabharata is a truly vast work of early Sanskrit literature that reflects on a wide range of issues which have concerned people throughout different epochs. Within the context of Indian culture, the significance of the Mahabharata cannot be overstated, as its themes, characters, narratives, and preoccupations have reverberated across the region for centuries. It is well-known that the whole of the epic is structured around a central narrative that tells of an ancient conflict between two branches of the same royal house, the Pandavas and Kauravas. Yet it is also a clearly didactic work that addresses the fundamental meaning of human existence. In Light on the Mahabharata: A Guide to India’s Great Epic, Nicholas Sutton examines the multi-faceted manner in which the Mahabharata does this, elucidating the diverse and multi-layered answers the text offers to the many questions it raises. Sutton’s book explores why the main characters behave in the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this sutra-by-sutra translation and study of the Yoga Sutras, Hindu Studies scholar Nicholas Sutton offers an accessible guide to the complex philosophical ideas on which the ancient practice of Yoga is based, illuminating the meaning of Patañjali’s seminal Yoga treatise and the manner in which it seeks to integrate Yoga into life as a whole.The Yoga Sutras, composed by Patañjali nearly two millenia ago, is foundational to the Yoga systems, and widely regarded as a seminal text for students and practitioners of Yoga alike. While Patañjali’s work is centrally concerned with the exposition of a practice aimed at self-realisation, it is as much interested in the philosophical ideas that underpin the forms of practice it advocates. In Exploring the Yoga Sutras, Nicholas Sutton offers a new translation of the text accompanied by a systematic examination of its ideas, with reference to some of the principal traditional commentaries. Unpacking the layers of meaning embedded in the text, Sutton demonstrates how the Yoga Sutras weaves the philosophy and practice of Yoga together in a subtle blend that provides a framework for understanding the position of the embodied living being within this world and the means by which the world may be ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Before there was a Mysterious Benedict Society there was simply a nine-year-old orphan named Nicholas Benedict. When Nicholas is sent to a new orphanage, he encounters vicious bullies, selfish adults - and a mystery that could change his life for ever. On his quest to solve the mystery, Nicholas finds enemies around every corner, but also friends in unexpected places - and discovers along the way that the greatest puzzle of all is himself.

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A writer of “enormous sophistication” (The New York Times), Nicholas Delbanco has established himself as an intelligent and erudite fount of American literature. Reprise collects three volumes of short stories, bringing together half a century of Delbanco’s writing for the first time. Nicholas Delbanco has been many things: a student of John Updike; a teacher of noteworthy authors like Bret Easton Ellis, Andrea Barrett, and Jesmyn Ward; and even, for a while, the next-door neighbor of James Baldwin. Across a career spanning nearly six decades, Delbanco has published more than thirty books of fiction and nonfiction and edited a dozen more. He is the recipient of numerous awards. The stories collected here represent a sort of retrospective, capturing the restless and boundlessly intelligent Nicholas Delbanco at key moments in his artistic life. With painterly eye for detail and texture, Reprise offers readers an invitation to glimpse American literature at its most elegant and graceful.

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A fully illustrated biography of mystic, artist, and explorer Nicholas Roerich. Nicholas Roerich (1874–1947) was a Russian artist, writer, archaeologist, explorer, mystic, theosophist, and peacemaker who left a rich legacy of nearly 7,000 visionary paintings and 30 books on the mystic East. Twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize due to the Roerich Peace Pact—a remarkable treaty signed by President Roosevelt that sought to preserve cultural monuments during times of war—Roerich had a profound love for folk traditions of Russia, India, and Tibet, especially legends of lost cities and paradise. Together with his wife and two sons, from the 1890s into the 1950s, Roerich embarked on a number of spiritual quests through India, the Gobi Desert, the Altai and Kunlun Mountains, Mongolia, and Tibet, crisscrossing the Himalayan Mountains many times before settling in Kullu, India in the shadows of the great mountain range. Through his explorations throughout the world and the immersive art he created during those travels, he was seeking the grains of spiritual truth behind the legends of paradise lost, including during his pilgrimages in search of Shambala. Revealing the mystical world of Nicholas Roerich in stunning full color, Jacqueline Decter invites us to witness Roerich’s far-reaching vision ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Hudební CD - Album L.i.t.a.n.i.e.s. vydali Nick Cave a Nicholas Lens Album L.i.t.a.n.i.e.s. vydali Nick Cave a Nicholas Lens Rok vydání : 2020 Seznam stop Litany of Divine Absence / Litany of the First Encounter / Litany of Blooming / Litany of the Sleeping Dream / Litany of The Yearning / Litany of Fragmentation / Litany of the Forsaken / Litany of Gathering up / Litany of Transformation / Litany of Godly Love / Litany of The Unnamed / Litany of Divine Presence

Objev podobné jako Cave Nick & Lens Nicholas: L.I.T.A.N.I.E.S. - CD (4839745)

Kniha Skleněná klec je oslavou technologie a současně varováním před jejím nesprávným používáním. Její autor, Nicholas Carr, popisuje osobní, společenské a ekonomické důsledky automatizace; jak změnilo používání počítačů a softwaru k vykonávání činností, které jsme dříve dělávali sami, náš život. Výhody počítačového zpracování dat, robotizované výroby, digitalizovaného lékařství nebo samořídicích automobilů jsou zjevné: automatizace nám výrazně usnadňuje život, šetří náš čas a umožňuje nám činit věci dříve nemožné. Automatizace však má i hlubší a skrytější účinky. A ne všechny z nich jsou prospěšné. Vybírá si svou daň - na naší práci, talentu, životě. Automatizace může zúžit naši perspektivu a omezit možnost volby. Může nás vystavit dohledu a manipulaci. Je načase uvědomit si, že rozhodnutí týkající se používání moderních technologií jsou rovněž rozhodnutími o tom, jak budeme pracovat a jak budeme žít. Je načase položit si otázku, co znamená být člověkem. Nemusíme o nás nechat rozhodovat jiné, můžeme poodstoupit a přemýšlet o technologii kriticky, nemusíme se nechat strhnout vlnou pokroku. A můžeme se bránit. Bránit se invenci neznamená ji odmítat. Znamená to ji pokořit, vrátit pokrok nohama na zem. Nicholas Carr je uznávaný autor píšící o moderních technologiích a jejich vlivu na kulturu. Jeho knihy byly přeloženy do více než dvaceti ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A house full of love. A house full of secrets.#1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks is back with his best novel yet.*Trevor Benson never intended to return to North Carolina. But here he is, back where it all began.Trevor found himself unable to resist the call home when he inherited a tumbledown cabin from his grandfather. He''s come back to live the simple life but nothing here is simple. There''s Callie, the sullen local teenager who seems to know more than she should about Trevor''s grandfather''s death. And there''s Natalie, the deputy sheriff intent on making a point and lingering in Trevor''s mind long after she''s left his porch.In a bid to unravel Natalie and Callie''s secrets and to find out what really happened to his grandfather, Trevor is about to learn more than he''s bargained for - that sometimes, in order to move forward, we have to return to the place where it all began.Praise for Nicholas Sparks:''A fiercely romantic and touching tale'' Heat''An A-grade romantic read'' OK!''Pulls at the heartstrings'' Sunday Times''An absorbing page-turner'' Daily Mail''This one won''t leave a dry eye'' Daily Mirror

Objev podobné jako The Return - Nicholas Sparks

Introduction and Notes by Dr T.C.B. Cook Illustrations by Hablot K. Browne (Phiz). Following the success of Pickwick Papers and Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby was hailed as a comic triumph and firmly established Dickens as a 'literary gentleman'. It has a full supporting cast of delectable characters that range from the iniquitous Wackford Squeers and his family, to the delightful Mrs Nickleby, taking in the eccentric Crummles and his travelling players, the Mantalinis, the Kenwigs and many more. Combining these with typically Dickensian elements of burlesque and farce, the novel is eminently suited to dramatic adaptation. So great was the impact as it left Dickens' pen that many pirated versions appeared in print before the original was even finished. Often neglected by critics, Nicholas Nickleby has never ceased to delight readers and is widely regarded as one of the greatest comic masterpieces of nineteenth-centure literature.

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A revised and refreshed edition of Culpeper’s classic book on herbal remedies. “[An] updated and beautifully designed guide . . . ” —Booklist For more than 360 years, Nicholas Culpeper’s historic guide to herbal remedies has been THE definitive book on the subject. Culpeper, an English herbalist, is the author of the bestselling herbal guide of all time. He offered valuable and sometimes unusual advice on using, gathering, and preparing herbs. Now, this beautifully illustrated new edition, edited and with commentary by acclaimed US herbalist and bestselling author Steven Foster, combines the charm and information of Culpeper’s original seventeenth-century text with up-to-date, modern, practical usage. It includes details about where to find each herb, astrology, and medicinal benefits.[back flap] Bestselling author, photographer, consultant, and herbalist Steven Foster has forty years of experience in the herbal field. He started his career at Sabbathday Lake (Maine) Shaker Village Herb Department—America’s oldest herb business, dating to 1799. Foster is the author or coauthor of eighteen books, including the Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America, 3rd ed. (with James A. Duke). Foster is also senior author of National Geographic’s A Desk Reference to Nature’s Medicine (with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Exam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: LawFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2018This title has been approved by AQAAccurately cover the breadth of content in the new 2017 AQA A-level specification with this textbook written by leading Law authors, Jacqueline Martin and Nicholas Price. This engaging and accessible textbook provides coverage of the new AQA A-level Law specification and features authoritative and up-to-date material on the important changes to the law.- Book 1 covers all mandatory units for AS-level and for year 1 of a two-year course.- Important, up-to-date and interesting cases and scenarios highlight key points.- Discussion and activity tasks increase your understanding of more difficult concepts.- Practice questions and ''check your understanding'' questions to help your students prepare for their exams.Authors:- Jacqueline Martin LLM has ten years'' experience as a practising barrister and has taught law at all levels.- Nicholas Price is an experienced teacher of Law and an A-Level Law textbook author.

Objev podobné jako AQA A-level Law for Year 1/AS - Martin Jacqueline, Nicholas Price