comedy rules jonathan lynn

150 essential rules from the award-winning co-writer of Yes Minster and Yes Prime Minister, Hollywood movie director, producer, novelist and actor. A host of hugely enjoyable examples drawn from Lynn''s varied and successful career bring these rules to life, covering everything from inspiration, collaboration and the Seven Deadly Sins to the perils of unmotivated comic business, pitching screenplays in LA, sexist jokes and lunch with the Inland Revenue. Along the way, we meet a cast of luminaries including Leonard Rossiter, John Landis, Nigel Hawthorne, Paul Eddington, Jack Rosenthal and Jonathan''s long-time co-writer, Antony Jay. As we travel with him from his first digs in Coventry to the sushi bars of Hollywood, Comedy Rules offers an enlightening journey into the world of comedy and an indispensible companion to the elusive art of its creation.

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Audiokniha: Pokračování dnes již klasického britského komediálního seriálu Jistě, pane ministře, které vás nenechá na pochybách, že břitký britský humor je nezničitelný a jeho dokonalé pointy vám zacloumají bránicí kdykoli a kdekoli. Antony Jay a Jonathan Lynn napsali po třiceti letech od vysílání prvních dílů slavného „britcomu“ divadelní komedii, která ve Velké Británii od roku 2010 láme divácké rekordy a aspiruje na nejúspěšnější hru desetiletí. V satiře ostré jako žiletka, plné vtipných situací, řízných slovních smečů a přívalů nových hlášek jde opět jen o jedno: o politiku. Příběh je situován do prostředí vysoké politiky a jeho vtipné zápletky a dialogy vás určitě skvěle pobaví. Premiér Jim Hacker a tajemník Sir Humphrey Appleby jsou totiž zpět! Nesmrtelná britská satira, demonstrující odstrašující chování politiků, si od osmdesátých let získala prostřednictvím televizního vysílání BBC spoustu příznivců. Dokonce mezi samotnými politiky – krátký skeč na motivy seriálu napsala i bývalá premiérka Spojeného královstí Margaret Thatcherová. Seriál třikrát vyhrál ocenění britské televizní akademie BAFTA, obsadil šesté místo v hlasování o nejlepší britský sitcom všech dob a v roce 2013 si vynutil i televizní remake s obměněným obsazením. Vzlety a pády Sira Humphreye Applebyho si mohou posluchači v české verzi vychutnat už potřetí – nahrávka navazuje ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Audiokniha: Závěrečný díl dnes již klasického britského komediálního seriálu vás opět nenechá na pochybách, že břitký britský humor je nezničitelný a jeho dokonalé pointy vám zacloumají bránicí kdykoli a kdekoli. Antony Jay a Jonathan Lynn napsali po třiceti letech od vysílání prvních dílů slavného Jistě, pane ministře divadelní komedii, která ve Velké Británii láme divácké rekordy a aspiruje na nejúspěšnější hru desetiletí. V satiře ostré jako žiletka, plné vtipných situací, řízných slovních smečů a přívalů nových hlášek jde opět jen o jedno: o politiku. Příběh je situován do prostředí vysoké politiky a jeho vtipné zápletky a dialogy vás určitě skvěle pobaví. Premiér Jim Hacker a tajemník Sir Humphrey Appleby jdou do finiše! Nesmrtelná britská satira, demonstrující odstrašující chování politiků, si od osmdesátých let získala prostřednictvím televizního vysílání BBC tolik příznivců, že štábu bylo v závěrečných dílech umožněno natáčet přímo v Downing Street 10.

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vodítko s brzdicím systémem na jednu ruku
kempingové křeslo s opěrkami rukou
vodotěsné víčko SNAPSEAL jednou rukou
bílá proutěná komoda Ruby 2
komoda Ruby 2 starobílá 40x42x29 cm
romantická komoda Ruby do obýváku
nerezová termo lahev s ovládáním jednou rukou
věšák s botníkem Rupa Oak
jídelní sada pro osoby se sníženou pohyblivostí rukou
systém AUTOSPOUT pro pití jednou rukou
jednoduchá výměna fólií jednou rukou
vysoušecí helma s volnýma rukama
sušák s rameny ovladatelnými jednou rukou
povlečení na praní po rubu
termo lahev s AUTOPOP systémem na pití jednou rukou
dětská lahev s tlačítkem na pití jednou rukou

''Scalpel-sharp in observation, deceptively simple in construction... at its frequent bestYes Prime Minister exhibits the classical perfection of a Mozart sonata'' - Richard Last in The Times''Its closely observed portrayal of what goes on in thecorridors of power has given me hours of pure joy''- Rt Hon. Margaret Thatcher MP''Yes Prime Minister... is not only a continuing marvel ofediting by Jonathan Lynn and Antony Jay but also a collector''s must'' - John Coldstream in the Daily Telegraph''Yes Prime Minister is a comedy in a class of its own'' - Celia Brayfield in The Times

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''We have had diaries from other Cabinet Ministers, but none I think which have been quite so illuminating... It is a fascinating diary... It is shorter than Barbara Castle''s... and although it is rather more accurate than Dick Crossman''s, itis distinctly funnier'' - Lord Allen of Abbeydale (formerlyPermanent Secretary at the Home Office) in The Times''It has an entertainment and educational value which isunique. It is uproariously funny and passes the acid test ofbecoming more amusing at every subsequent reading... I willgo so far as to claim that in the characters of Jim Hacker andSir Humphrey Appleby, Messrs Lynn and Jay have createdsomething as immortal as P.G. Wodehouse''s Bertie Woosterand Jeeves'' - Brian Walden in The Standard

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A guide to the secrets of rune-reading, an ancient predictive art, that teaches you how to lay out runes and interpret them instantly.This handy guide to the secrets of rune-reading, an ancient predictive art, teaches you how to lay out runes and interpret them instantly. Runes (meaning a secret or mystery) were words of power, once carved on amulets, rings, and weapons, and found as inscriptions on tombstones. In this insightful book, each of the runes is fully described, together with the symbolic images and celestial phenomena associated with them. Methods of laying out or "casting" the runes are described in order to give a full and comprehensive reading to answer any question. There are six spreads to choose from, from Odin’s Rune, a simple reading with one rune stone, to using up to nine runes for deeper insight into the past, present and future.

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Panenka Lavender Lynne ze série Shadow High Color Shine má výšku 28 cm a je vyrobena z plastu. Součástí balení jsou dva outfity, módní doplňky, hřeben a doplňky jako notebook či telefon. Panenka je vhodná pro děti od 4 let.

• Detailně zpracované rysy obličeje s dlouhými řasami
• Ohebné ruce a nohy pro snadné pózování
• Odnímatelné ruce v zápěstí usnadňující převlékání
• Bohatá výbava včetně dvou outfitů a módních doplňků

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The Dwarves of Death is a hilarious black comedy by Jonathan CoeWilliam has a lot on his mind. Firstly, there''s The Alaska Factory, the band he plays in. They''re no good, and they make his songs sound about as groovy as an unimpressed record. In fact they''re so bad he''s seriously thinking of leaving to join a group called The Unfortunates.Secondly, there''s Madeline, his high-maintenance girlfriend whose idea of a night of passion is an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical followed by a doorstep peck on the cheek. Maybe they''re not soulmates after all?Lastly, there''s the bizarre murder he''s just witnessed. The guiding force behind The Unfortunates lies bludgeoned to death at his feet and, unfortunately for William, there aren''t too many other suspects standing nearby. . .''It''s about being young, poor, confused and in love. It''s also very funny. . . sharp, lucid and witty'' Guardian''Notable for its fresh, contemporary flavour and its bristling intellectual energy. Coe has huge powers of observation and enormous literary panache'' Sunday TimesJonathan Coe''s novels are filled with biting social commentary, moving and astute observations of life and hilarious set pieces that have made him one of the most popular writers of his generation. His ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Robotická ruka je mechanická hračka, která simuluje pohyb lidské končetiny a umožňuje uchopit vzdálené předměty. Je vyrobena v různých barevných variantách a měří 49 cm na délku. Funguje pomocí pružinového mechanismu, který sevře prsty při stažení.

• Simuluje pohyb lidské ruky pro realistickou hru
• Umožňuje uchopit předměty mimo dosah dítěte
• Mechanický pružinový systém pro snadné ovládání
• Vhodná pro děti od 3 let, podporuje motoriku

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Čertík maňásek na ruku o výšce 30 cm je plyšová hračka určená pro interaktivní hru. Podporuje rozvoj představivosti a vyjadřovacích schopností dětí. Je vhodný pro děti od narození.

• Rozvíjí dětskou představivost a slovní zásobu
• Vhodný pro interaktivní hru rodičů s dětmi
• Vyroben z měkkého plyšového materiálu
• Snadno se navléká na ruku pro okamžité hraní

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Sada dvou plyšových chrastítek ve tvaru opice a pandy s kontrastním černobílým provedením. Hračky se upevňují suchým zipem na zápěstí dítěte a při pohybu chrastí díky kuličkové náplni. Jsou určeny pro děti od narození a rozvíjejí hmat, jemnou motoriku a zrakové vnímání.

• Dvě kontrastní černobílé hračky vhodné pro vývoj zraku novorozenců
• Suchý zip pro snadné upevnění na dětské zápěstí
• Chrastící kuličková náplň stimuluje sluch a pozornost
• Měkký plyšový materiál vhodný pro první úchop a hmatový rozvoj

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Dvojlinka EMOS S8280 je nestíněný vodič s průřezem 2x1,0 mm² v černo-rudém provedení. Je dodáván v délce 100 metrů a je určen pro elektroinstalace. Výrobek patří do kategorie dvojlinek bez koncovek.

• Délka 100 metrů pro rozsáhlé instalace
• Průřez 1,0 mm² vhodný pro běžné aplikace
• Barevné rozlišení červená/černá pro snadnou identifikaci
• Nestíněná konstrukce pro jednoduchou instalaci

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Dante''s Divine Comedy in Early Renaissance England compares the intellectual, emotional, and religious world of Dante in 13th-century Florence with that of a group of English intellectuals gathered around Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, uncle of the King, Henry VI. Here, Jonathan Hughes establishes that there was a Renaissance in 15th-century England, encouraged by the discovery and translations of works of Greek philosophers and developments in science and medicine; and that vernacular writers in Gloucester’s circle, such as John Lydgate and Robert Hoccleve, were of fundamental importance in exploring the meaning of the self and man’s relationship with the natural world and the classical past. However, the appearance in 15th-century England of Dante’s ''Commedia'', the most popular work of the Middle Ages, served to remind writers and readers of the cost of intellectual enquiry: the loss of faith in a harmonious and beautiful world; the redemptive power of the love of a woman; and the tangible presence of an afterlife.Engagingly written and meticulously researched, this innovative study shines a new perspective on Dante scholarship as well as offering a unique anaylsis of intellectual thought and culture in 15th-century England.

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A former historian is spending time in a residential home - but is it an artist''s retreat, a sanatorium, or a mental institute? In hypnotic and digressive prose, Tillman''s narrator spins tales of her life while ruminating on her many and varied preoccupations: chair design, the Manson family, the Zulu alphabet, the death of a pet, family trauma, loneliness - and above all, skin and the meaning of ''sensitivity'' in contemporary society. Meanwhile, these reveries and reminiscences are constantly interrupted by the presence of her fellow residents, each with their own obsessions and neuroses. In this masterful novel, now available in the UK for the first time, Tillman fashions nothing less than a microcosm of troubled American democracy. American Genius, A Comedy reinvents the modernist novel for our distracted and hypermediated era - it is the tale of a cons

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In this intimate national bestselling memoir, actress and musician Jamie Lynn Spears opens up for the first time, telling her unfiltered story on her own terms. You’ve read the headlines, but you don’t know Jamie Lynn Spears. The world first met Jamie Lynn as a child star, when it was her job to perform, both on set and for the press. She spent years escaping into different characters—on All That, Zoey 101, and even in the role as Britney’s kid sister. But as she grew up, faced a teen pregnancy, raised her daughter on her own, pursued a career, and learned to stand on her own two feet, the real Jamie Lynn started to take center stage - a raw, blemished, and imperfect woman, standing in her own power. Despite growing up in one of America's most tabloid-famous families, Jamie Lynn has never told her story in her own words. In Things I Should Have Said, she talks frankly about the highs and lows, sharing what it was like traveling the world as a kid, how she moved into acting and performing herself, what life as a child star took from her, and the life-changing reality of becoming a teen ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lessons on how to tap the true potential in every horse from one of the world''s leading female trainers. For six decades, Lynn Palm has been a mainstay of the horse training, showing, and clinicing industry. Her successes in diversity in training and the development of willingness and ability across disciplines are unparalleled. She has four Superhorse Titles - a prize awarded to a horse that demonstrates a broad skillset and proficiency in multiple sports. In these pages, Lynn shares the eight keys to her success in training and competing, and how you, too - whether you''re eventing or ranch riding - can shape a horse with a good attitude, correct movement, healthy biomechanics, and top-notch conditioning. A ''Superhorse'' will take you farther for longer, and you''ll enjoy every minute of it. Readers will learn how: Not all knowledge is good knowledge, and which knowledge is best. Groundwork in the form of in-hand, longeing, liberty work, long-lining, and trick training is integral to attaining training goals To incorporate longevity training with progressive lessons that have the ''long game'' in mind The rider''s ability directly impacts the horse''s A competitive edge serves both the recreational rider and the one who shows ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This new volume presents highlights of the Taft Museum of Art's exceptional collection, which spans over 750 years of creative endevour. Donated to the city of Cincinnati in 1927, Charles and Anna Taft's collection features beautiful porcelain from the Ming and Qing dynasties, paintings by masters including Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Goya, Ingres, Corot, Whistler, and Sargent, and decorative objects including crystal, gold, silver, and enamel-work. The 80 works that feature in this volume, chosen from the 740-piece collection, are presented in four sections, coinciding with the museum's major areas of specialization: European painting, European decorative arts, American art, and Chinese art. Each piece is accompanied by an entry detailing its history and that of its artist or maker written by Taft curatorial staff. Lynne D. Ambrosini's essay explores the collecting practice of Charles and Anna Taft. Deborah Emont Scott's foreword provides a history of the Taft bequest and its lasting significance to the city of Cincinnati and its present day inhabitants. AUTHOR: Lynne D. Ambrosini is deputy director and the Sallie Robinson Wadsworth Chief Curator, Taft Museum of Art. Lynne Ambrosini has overseen the collection and exhibitions at the Taft since 2004, having earlier worked at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Unlock the Art of Knitting: Expert Guidance, Easy Projects, and Essential Tips to Begin Your Knitting Journey with Confidence!Renowned knitting expert Lynne Rowe will be your trusted mentor, walking you through every step of the way. With Lynne''s expert guidance, you''ll effortlessly learn how to hold your needles, select the perfect yarn, decipher knitting patterns, execute various stitches, employ seamless sewing techniques, and conquer your very first knitting projects.Lynne’s friendly approach, easy-to-follow advice and clear tutorials will ease you into the welcoming world of knitting. By taking small steps and familiarizing yourself with the knitting terminology and techniques, you''ll swiftly grasp the basics and become a confident knitter in no time at all.There are 8 bright and contemporary projects, each clearly set out with easy-to-follow patterns. Choose from:Tranquility spa setCozy scarfHygge headbandsColor block cushionBaby blanketBuntingRibbed beanie hatFingerless mittensWhat makes this book truly exceptional is that each project progressively builds upon your knitting skills, so you’ll soon be creating your own knitted wearable accessories and home décor items with all things bright and woolly!Whether you aspire to knit heartfelt gifts for loved ones, express your creativity through handmade fashion, or simply find solace in the rhythmic motions of knitting, this book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Return to Sue Lynn Tan’s highly acclaimed, bestselling Celestial Kingdom fantasy romance duology with this new compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events in Daughter of the Moon Goddess and Heart of the Sun Warrior.Each chapter is illuminated with black and white illustrations by acclaimed artist, Kelly Chong, and the cover features foil accents that make this a truly special collection. Journey once more to the Immortal Realm, a world of gods, magic, and legendary creatures—and embark upon new adventures of valor, danger, and love.Tales from the Celestial Kingdom collects nine spellbinding stories—two previously published, seven original, including the epilogue to the duology—set in the enchanting world of Sue Lynn Tan’s stunning debut. Filled with magic and mythology, friendship and love, these stories intertwine through the past, present, and future of the two novels, told from the perspectives of multiple characters, including Chang’e, Shuxiao, Liwei, and Wenzhi.With beautiful illustrations from Kelly Chong throughout, these wondrous tales make the perfect complement to Sue Lynn Tan’s breathtaking series.

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A mesmeric, harrowing and uplifting childhood memoir that will open up much-needed conversations about identity and mental health''This will blow you away''- Stylist''Joly''s prose is sensitive and heartbreaking...darkly compelling'' - Business Post''An extraordinary and thought-provoking memoir'' - Belfast TelegraphIt was an ordinary day in 2016. In Gatwick Airport, Jonathan and his wife Anna were having breakfast with their two little children while waiting for their flight to be called. And then it happened, a familiar sensation that Jonathan hadn''t had for decades: an out-of-body experience that transported him to another place, the safe place he used to escape to in his mind when he was a boy. Because growing up in conservative 1980s Dublin, where there was little tolerance for children who were ''different'', Jonathan Joly was, indeed, a different sort of child: creative, expressive, and - on the inside - a girl. The limitations of the people around him to understand his differences led to years of tyrannical bullying and abuse, forcing him to withdraw within himself to the point of clinical absence. His only chance for survival was the inner world he created for himself, rich with loving and supportive friends and playmates, that only he could see. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Routledge Comedy Studies Reader is a selection of the most outstanding critical analysis featured in the journal Comedy Studies in the decade since its inception in 2010.The Reader illustrates the multiple perspectives that are available when analysing comedy. Wilkie’s selections present an array of critical approaches from interdisciplinary scholars, all of whom evaluate comedy from different angles and adopt a range of writing styles to explore the phenomenon. Divided into eight unique parts, the Reader offers both breadth and depth with its wide range of interdisciplinary articles and international perspectives.Of interest to students, scholars, and lovers of comedy alike, The Routledge Comedy Studies Reader offers a contemporary sample of general analyses of comedy as a mode, form, and genre.

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Filtr do čističky vzduchu - uhlíkový, kompatibilní s modelem Comedes Lavaero 280, certifikace HEPA H13, jeden filtr v balení Zásadní vlastnosti filtru do čističky vzduchu Filtr pro alergiky do čističky vzduchu Comedes Lavaero 280 Uhlíkový HEPA H13 filtr do čističky vzduchu Comedes Kompatibilní s čističkami vzduchu Comedes - Comedes Lavaero 280 Pohlcuje bakterie, prach, plísně, kouř i různé pachy Efektivita filtrace až 99,9 % Filtr lze jednoduše vyměnit V balení se nachází jeden filtr

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Filtr do čističky vzduchu - uhlíkový, kompatibilní s modelem Comedes Lavaero 150 Eco, certifikace HEPA H13, jeden filtr v balení Klíčové vlastnosti filtru do čističky vzduchu Filtr do čističky vzduchu Comedes Lavaero 150 Eco (HEPA, uhlíkový) Uhlíkový HEPA H13 filtr do čističky vzduchu Comedes Použitelný pro čističky vzduchu Comedes - Comedes Lavaero 150 Eco Dokáže pohltit mikroskopické částice prachu, plísní a alergenů Spolehlivost filtrace až 99,9 % Filtr můžete snadno vyměnit V balení očekávejte jeden filtr

Objev podobné jako Filtr do čističky vzduchu Comedes Lavaero 150 Eco (HEPA, uhlíkový) (3511000870)

Filtr do čističky vzduchu - uhlíkový, kompatibilní s modelem Comedes Lavaero 280, certifikace HEPA H13, jeden filtr v balení Klíčové přednosti filtru do čističky vzduchu Filtr pro alergiky do čističky vzduchu Comedes Lavaero 279 Uhlíkový HEPA H13 filtr do čističky vzduchu Comedes Kompatibilní s čističkami vzduchu Comedes - Comedes Lavaero 280 Pohlcuje mikroskopické částice prachu a alergeny Míra účinnosti filtrace až 99,9 % Filtr snadno vyměníte Balení obsahuje jeden filtr

Objev podobné jako Filtr pro alergiky do čističky vzduchu Comedes Lavaero 279 (GAV2608nad43)

The Physio is an incredibly powerful, and totally unforgettable, narrative that explores the present and the past of author, Jonathan Smith, a man whose life has been upended by Parkinsons - a condition that threatens to take away his independence and identity. As he painstakingly relearns to perform the simplest tasks with his left hand, he is forced to confront his limitations and the reality of his condition. But it is within the walls of the physiotherapy room that Jonathan finds an unexpected ally in Clare, his physiotherapist - whose expertise and adventurous spirit challenge him to push beyond his boundaries. As Jonathan grapples with the frustrations of daily life, Clare becomes more than just a therapist; she becomes a mentor and confidante. Their relationship, rooted in mutual respect and understanding, blossoms as they share stories, fears, and laughter - each session a step closer to Jonathan''s physical and emotional healing. But the book is also a vivid account of the books and plays that he has written as well as those that he has read, and one begins to understand that this is not just a book about healing but an autobiography, a total life, viewed through the lens ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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‘Epic, stunning, and completely delicious. Jonathan Becker: Lost Time is a fitting legacy for one of the true photographic masters of our age.’ – Graydon Carter, founder and co-editor of Air Mail and former editor of Vanity Fair The first retrospective monograph on photographer Jonathan Becker, one of the great visual storytellers of our time Over the course of five decades, Jonathan Becker has produced a body of evocative photographic work that documents lives of the twentieth-century beau monde. A protégé of legendary Parisian photographer Brassaï and a longtime contributor to Vanity Fair, Becker’s work provides a link between fine-art photography and the notion of the photographer as social observer. Bringing together commissioned and personal work, this stunning collection presents more than 200 images from across Becker’s career, charting his journeys in New York, Paris, London, and Buenos Aires from the 1970s to the 2010s. Portraits of artists Ed Ruscha and Cindy Sherman, writers Arthur Miller and Eudora Welty, musicians David Bowie and Mick Jagger, and others reveal Becker’s exceptional eye and astute sociological observations. The monograph includes an introductory text by the book’s editor, Mark Holborn, along with a narrative text by Becker about his life, travels, and encounters ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST •  Named a Top 10 Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Slate, and PeopleOne of Barack Obama''s Favorite Books of 2023“Brave and nuanced . . . an act of tremendous compassion and a literary triumph.” —The New York Times“Immensely emotional and unforgettably haunting.” —The Wall Street JournalAcclaimed author Jonathan Rosen’s haunting investigation of the forces that led his closest childhood friend, Michael Laudor, from the heights of brilliant promise to the forensic psychiatric hospital where he has lived since killing the woman he loved. A story about friendship, love, and the price of self-delusion, The Best Minds explores the ways in which we understand—and fail to understand—mental illness.When the Rosens moved to New Rochelle in 1973, Jonathan Rosen and Michael Laudor became inseparable. Both children of college professors, the boys were best friends and keen competitors, and, when they both got into Yale University, seemed set to join the American meritocratic elite.  Michael blazed through college in three years, graduating summa cum laude and landing a top-flight consulting job. But all wasn’t as it seemed. One day, Jonathan received the call: Michael had suffered a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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LEARN HOW TO WRITE AND PERFORM STAND UP COMEDY.A new edition of Be A Great Stand-Up, now fully revised and updated with new material on setting up and running a comedy night and mining almost any subject for jokes.Logan Murray has successfully taught the techniques of stand-up comedy to thousands, and in this book he distills his years of experience into the essential skills for a great and enjoyable performance. He will help you find your creative streak and your funny side, build the confidence to deliver, and explain the finer details of stagecraft, from dealing with hecklers to coping with props. There is a full guide to the practicalities, from finding gigs to securing an agent, with plenty of valuable hints, tips and advice. Drawing on Logan''s years of teaching and his own successful stand-up career, with top tips from some of the most well-known people in the business, it is guaranteed to bring a smile to both your face and that of your future audience.As well as full updates throughout the book, this new edition contains fresh material on how to set up and run a comedy night, mine any subject for jokes and advice on festivals.ABOUT THE ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A formally audacious and deeply moving memoir in three timeframes that confronts the defining trauma of the twentieth century, and its effects on a father and son. In 1939, Jonathan Lichtenstein’s father Hans escaped Nazi-occupied Berlin as a child refugee on the Kindertransport. Almost every member of his family died after Kristallnacht, and, arriving in England to make his way in the world alone, Hans turned his back on his German Jewish culture. Growing up in post-war rural Wales where the conflict was never spoken of, Jonathan and his siblings were at a loss to understand their father’s relentless drive and sometimes eccentric behaviour. As Hans enters old age, he and Jonathan set out to retrace his journey back to Berlin. Published to coincide with the eightieth anniversary, this is a highly compelling account of a father and son’s attempt to emerge from the shadows of history.For readers who enjoyed East West Street, The Berlin Shadow is a beautiful memoir about time, trauma and family. Praise for Jonathan Lichtenstein's work: ‘The writing is keenly observed and emotionally resonant. . . an impressive achievement given the breadth of its reach, from Berlin in the 1930s to Bethlehem today’ New York Times ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Hudební CD - Loretta Lynn s radovým albem Still Woman Enough z roku 2021. Loretta Lynn s radovým albem Still Woman Enough z roku 2021. Seznam stop Still Woman Enough (ft. Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood) / Keep on the Sunny Side / Honky Tonk Girl / I Don't Feel at Home Any More / Old Kentucky Home / Coal Miner's Daughter Recitation / One's on the Way (ft. Margo Price) / I Wanna Be Free / Where No One Stands Alone / I'll Be All Smiles Tonight / I Saw the Light / My Love / You Ain't Woman Enough (ft. Tanya Tucker)

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LP vinyl - Loretta Lynn s radovým albem Still Woman Enough z roku 2021. Loretta Lynn s radovým albem Still Woman Enough z roku 2021. Seznam stop Still Woman Enough (ft. Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood) / Keep on the Sunny Side / Honky Tonk Girl / I Don't Feel at Home Any More / Old Kentucky Home / Coal Miner's Daughter Recitation / One's on the Way (ft. Margo Price) / I Wanna Be Free / Where No One Stands Alone / I'll Be All Smiles Tonight / I Saw the Light / My Love / You Ain't Woman Enough (ft. Tanya Tucker)

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Invázia nacistov do neutrálneho Holandska dramaticky zmení životy troch žien. Každá z nich musí prekľučkovať zložitou spleťou rozhodnutí a ich následkov. Lena si spokojne nažíva na vidieckej farme so svojou rodinou. Odjakživa sa riadila kompasom viery; zachová sa však správne aj zoči-voči nečakane zložitým dilemám, ktorých riešenie môže rozhodnúť o živote alebo smrti? Lenina dcéra Ans, ktorá sa nedávno presťahovala do rušného Leidenu, má hlavu plnú ideálov o novej práci a romantických predstáv o istom mladom policajtovi. Po zapojení sa do odboja však naráža na nepríjemnú realitu, že boj proti nepriateľovi môže byť nebezpečný. Miriam je mladá huslistka židovského pôvodu, ktorá v Holandsku hľadá útočište. V novej krajine nachádza životnú lásku, ale udalosti, ku ktorým v Leidene dôjde, preskúšajú ju i jej rodinu spôsobom, o akom sa jej nesnívalo. Životné cesty týchto troch žien sa v dôsledku nacistickej invázie nečakane a neraz aj dojímavo pretnú. Román je povznášajúcim svedectvom o prekvapivej odolnosti ľudského ducha a sile viery a lásky, ktoré nás dokážu previesť aj tými najťažšími skúškami. „Málokto dokáže tak výborne opísať hĺbku ľudských vzťahov ako Lynn Austinová.“— Susan Meissnerová, autorka románu The Last Year of the War „Túto knihu si nesmie nechať ujsť žiadny milovník románov z obdobia druhej ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Anxious about the apostrophe? Confused by the comma? Stumped by the semicolon? Join Lynne Truss on a hilarious tour through the rules of punctuation that is sure to sort the dashes from the hyphens.We all had the basic rules of punctuation drilled into us at school, but punctuation pedants have good reason to suspect they never sank in. ‘Its Summer!’ screams a sign that sets our teeth on edge. ‘Pansy’s ready’, we learn to our considerable interest (‘Is she?’) as we browse among the bedding plants.It is not only the rules of punctuation that have come under attack but also a sense of why they matter. In this runaway bestseller, Lynne Truss takes the fight to emoticons and greengrocers’ apostrophes with a war cry of ‘Sticklers unite!’

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Tiki drinks immediately conjure beach front paradise, tropical fruit, and gloriously lost afternoons. This book by tropical drink master and owner of Lynn’s Hula Hut, Lynn Calvo, gives readers refreshed recipes for nostalgic classics, such as the Mai Tai and the Zombie; original creations such as April Showers and Bayou Berry Tea; and tiki twists on familiar drinks, like the Island Old Fashioned and Guava Mint Caipirinha. Vibrantly illustrated with images of finished drinks, along with expert information on mugs and glassware, infusions, and garnishes, this book is a celebration of the art and technique of this iconic category of drinks—with a twist.

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A gripping and heart-warming new saga of love, betrayal and secrets from Lynne Francis, author of A Maid''s Ruin, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie GoodwinKent, 1828. Lizzie Carey of Castle Bay is trapped in a life she never chose - endless days of cooking, cleaning, and caring for her five younger siblings after her elder sister Nell''s marriage. She longs to escape, but it seems like an impossible dream.That is, until she meets the enigmatic Mrs. Simmonds, who promises Lizzie a future far beyond the confines of her small town. The allure of a new life in Canterbury draws Lizzie into a world she never imagined, but it soon becomes clear that nothing is as it seems . . . Torn between family loyalty and the tantalising unknown, Lizzie is drawn into a situation she would never have thought possible. How far will she go for freedom?Praise for Lynne Francis''Impressively researched . . . I loved this five-star book'' Kay Brellend''An engaging, thoroughly researched tale of youthful naivety and courage in the face of adversity, full of rich detail and imagination. Highly recommended!'' RoNA award-winning, bestselling novelist Tania Crosse''A compelling and captivating historical saga rich in atmosphere, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Get ready for a new series that brings readers deeper into the lush, romantic, and puzzle-filled world of the #1 bestselling Inheritance Games series (over 6 million copies sold!), set a year after we last saw Avery and the Hawthornes.Seven tickets. An island of dreams. The chance of a lifetime. Welcome to the Grandest Game, an annual competition run by billionaire Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers, whose family fortune she inherited. Designed to give anyone a shot at fame and fortune, this year's game requires one of seven golden tickets to enter. With millions on the line, those seven players will do whatever it takes to win. Some of the players are in it for the money. Some for power. Some for reasons all their own. Every single one of them has secrets. Amidst it all is Grayson Hawthorne, tasked with a vital role in this year's game. But as tensions rise and the mind-bending challenges push the players to their limitsphysically, mentally, and emotionallyit soon becomes clear that not everyone is playing by the rules.#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes delivers a new series in the world of The Inheritance Games, where fan-favorite ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''She can pick up personal facts impossible to fathom by deduction or guesswork.'' JEANETTE WINTERSON''A marvellous book.'' DR EBEN ALEXANDER__________________________________''We all have psychic experiences in our lives that connect us to one another and to those we love on the Other Side. Not just once in a while, but all the time.''Laura Lynne Jackson has been receiving communications from the afterlife since she was a child. In The Light Between Us she takes us through her struggle to come to peace with her gift and use it to help others.Through her moving and uplifting stories of the people she has helped, Laura Lynne shares her knowledge of how to understand these messages of love, and how we can use those lessons to help us live more peacefully in the present.What The Light Between Us has meant to readers:''A genuine and honest testimonial''''This book has made me laugh, made me cry and make me think''''I love this book. It really helps you realise that the ones we love are never far from us.''''The stories are heartfelt and had me in tears towards the end''''Very uplifting''''It has given me so much comfort and understanding''

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Ever wondered if your intentions, prayers or wishes have a real, calculable effect on the world? Here, from Lynne McTaggart, groundbreaking author of ‘The Field’, comes riveting accounts of scientific investigations and real case histories with evidence that we are all connected and our intentions can be harnessed as a collective force for good.For the last 40 years renegade scientists, experimenting with the limits of quantum physics, have made seemingly impossible discoveries. 1966: a lie-detector expert accidentally discovers that plants can read thoughts. 1982: meditating Buddhist monks in the Himalayas turn their bodies into a human furnace. 1994: a psychologist''s experiments reveal a stream of light flowing from healers during healing.These events form part of an extraordinary scientific story and revolutionary discovery – that thought is a thing that affects other things.In The Intention Experiment, Lynne McTaggart, author of the international bestseller The Field, joins forces with a team of international, renowned scientists to test the effects of focused group intention on scientifically quantifiable targets – animal, plant and human.The Intention Experiment is a truly revolutionary book that invites you, the reader, to take part in the greatest intention experiment in history. The results of McTaggart''s ''global laboratory'' started with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The second edition of Lynn Crilly's unconventional but acclaimed guide to helping people with eating disorders through understanding the individual and choosing from the toolbox of mainstream and alternative treatments what is right for them. Lynn brings hope to sufferers and carers alike based on her experience as a counsellor and as a mother

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Fall in love with Lynn Painter, the global no. 1 bestselling author, with the ultimate rom-com collection: a four book set of her smash-hit love stories, Better Than the Movies, Betting on You, The Do-Over, Nothing Like the Movies. Better than the Movies: Discover the romance everyone's been talking about, with millions of copies sold worldwide. Wes has been irritating Liz since they were kids. But as senior year begins and the two are thrown into a scheme to win the guy of Liz's dreams, maybe the boy-next-door is the movie romance she always dreamed of?  Nothing Like the Movies: For a few beautiful months, Wes and girl-next-door Liz were together. But right as the two were about to set off to college together, tragedy struck and their relationship ended.  Will his plan to win to scheme like a rom-com hero and break out the big gestures be his second chance at happily ever after? Betting on You: The first time Bailey meets Charlie, he is the worst.  A few years later, she's working with her nemesis for the summer, but he's drawn her into a ridiculous bet. Will their fake-dating romance have you betting on love? ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes delivers a star-crossed, enemies-to-lovers, tragic love story like no other! Read her side of the story, then flip the book over to experience their love anew through his eyes in this lushly designed deluxe novel that you can read backward or forward. Hannah Rooney knows how to be invisible. At twenty, she keeps her head down and her eyes open, and so far, she’s managed to avoid being pulled into the dealings of her notorious criminal family. Hannah lives her life in countdown mode, biding her time in nursing school as she waits for her beloved sister, Kaylie, to turn eighteen so Hannah can get them both far, far away from Rockaway Watch and start a new life. Tobias Hawthorne II acts every inch the entitled heir that he is. As the only son of one of the country's richest men, there isn't a door that isn't open to him. Yet behind his razor sharp cheekbones and devil-may-care attitude, Toby is guarding a nest of deadly secrets and a fiery anger fierce enough to burn everything in his path. Their lives collide in one tragic, stormy night, where an act of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Same Backward as Forward - Jennifer Lynn Barnesová

Do you know a child with a favourite storytime character? Crochet them a hooded blanket, then settle down to complete the entourage!Bedtime bookworms will love snuggling up and listening to their favourite story in a cosy hooded blanket. Bring storytime to life as they act out the characters - will they be a goodie or a baddie, Little Red Riding Hood or the wolf?Lynne Rowe''s latest new book has ten fun, fairytale projects to crochet, including a deer, a dragon, a lion and a unicorn. Each blanket can be made in two sizes: for toddlers (age 2 to 4) and for young children (age 5 to 7).Along with crochet techniques, there are suggestions for varying the yarn colour to create a different character (changing a polar bear into a brown bear, for example) and you can choose between a rounded or a pointed hood. Lynne has also designed a strip of matching bunting to accompany each project.Every blanket tells a story, with pockets on the sides for snuggly paws and different tails. Perfect for unwinding for a bedtime story and animating the oral tradition of storytelling - little listeners, as well as their parents, will find themselves enchanted.

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Peat starts out as Lynn Jenners study of the Kāpiti Expressway, built between 2013 and 2017 and passing, at its nearest point, about a kilometre from her own house. She decides to create a kind of archive of the construction of this so-called Road of National Significance. How did it come to be built? What is its character? Who will win and who will lose from its construction? What will be its impact on the local environment? Jenner begins a quest to find a fellow writer with different sensibilities to help her think about the natural world the road traverses. New Zealand-born poet, editor, art collector and philanthropist Charles Brasch is her choice. Researching Brasch will be her refuge from the constant pile-driving and the sprawling concrete, and perhaps the poet will offer some ways of thinking that will help her understand contemporary events. She reads and reflects on Braschs memoir, some of his poems, his journals and his letters to the local paper. She thinks about Brasch in the context of his family and New Zealand in the 1940s60s, and she reads local papers. She reads the official handouts about the road and listens to people in her local ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In ancient, pre-literate cultures across the globe, tribal elders had encyclopedic memories. They could name all the animals and plants across a landscape, identify the stars in the sky and recite the history of their people. Yet today, most of us struggle to memorize more than a short poem.Using traditional Aboriginal Australian song lines as a starting point, Lynne Kelly has since identified the powerful memory technique used by our ancestors and indigenous people around the world. In turn, she has then discovered that this ancient memory technique is the secret purpose behind the great prehistoric monuments like Stonehenge, which have puzzled archaeologists for so long.The stone circles across Britain and northern Europe, the elaborate stone houses of New Mexico, huge animal shapes in Peru, the statues of Easter Island - these all serve as the most effective memory system ever invented by humans. They allowed people in non-literate cultures to memorize the vast amounts of information they needed to survive. But how? For the first time, Lynne Kelly reveals the purpose of these monuments and their uses as ''memory places'', and shows how we can use this ancient technique to train our minds.

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Anxiety expert Lynn Lyons, whose advice appears regularly in Psychology Today and the New York Times, offers an eye-opening look at the 7 sneaky ways that anxiety and worry weave their way into our families, our friendships, and our jobs, and provides actionable steps to reverse the cycle and reclaim our emotional well-being. Ask people to describe anxiety and they’ll start with the familiar physical symptoms: racing heart, sweaty palms, difficulty breathing. Anxiety, they might add, is “freaking out,” a panic attack, or a frightening loss of control. But anxiety isn’t always what we think it is, especially now. Anxiety has become the new normal, constant and simmering, disguising itself in patterns and responses we don’t even recognize as anxiety. These patterns include:· Ruminating and worrying (and mistaking it for problem solving) · Going global, or seeing the world through an overwhelming, all-or-nothing lens· Isolating and disconnecting, all too common in our "new normal"· Creating chaos and “busy-ness”, for example, over-scheduling and multitasking· Embracing your irritability · Confusing self-medication with self-careThe Anxiety Audit is a guide for us all: with no overly scientific or diagnostic language--just real talk and time-tested tactics from a respected therapist--it is a relatable and practical ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Delaney might have done her job a little TOO well...and now her life has once again been turned upside down by aliens, this time by a deadly (and devastatingly handsome) alien prince in this explosive second installment of Chani Lynn Feener''s The Xenith Trilogy. Delaney has been kidnapped by aliens. Again. After only a month back on Earth with her hot new alien boyfriend Ruckus, the deadly and devastatingly handsome prince Trystan has dragged her right back to his planet. While some girls may dream of winning a prince’s heart, Delaney just wishes this one would leave her alone. Instead, she finds herself at the center of both a tense political battle between two alien kingdoms and Trystan’s romantic attentions, both of which are absolutely ruining the life she’s built on Earth. Not to mention the fact that she’s about to be crowned queen of a planet she’s barely even visited. Just another day in the life of an ordinary human girl. Readers won’t want to miss Between Frost and Fury, the compelling, fast-paced sequel to Chani Lynn Feener’s Amid Stars and Darkness.Praise for Amid Stars and Darkness:"Give to fans of Melissa Landers’s Alienated and Ally Condie’s Matched." —School Library ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Times Crime Novel of the Year, the perfect murder mystery read for fans of Richard Osman and Elly GriffithsIn the second instalment of Lynne Truss''s joyfully quirky crime series, our trio of detectives must investigate the murder of a hapless romantic; an aristocratic con man on the prowl; and a dodgy Brighton nightspot...It is summer in Brighton and the Brighton Belles are on hand to answer any holidaymaker’s queries, no matter how big or small. The quickest way to the station, how many pebbles are on the beach and what exactly has happened to that young man lying in the deckchair with blood dripping from him?Constable Twitten has a hunch that the fiendish murder may be connected to a notorious Brighton nightspot and the family that run it, but Inspector Steine is – as ever – distracted by other issues, not least having his own waxwork model made, while Sergeant Brunswick is just delighted to have spied an opportunity to finally be allowed to go undercover…Our incomparable team of detectives are back for another outing in the second instalment of Lynne Truss''s joyfully quirky crime series.

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Academics are not just researchers, but writers too. Using her many years of practical experience gained as a teacher and editor, Lynn Nygaard guides you through the whole process of writing and presenting your research in order to help you make your voice heard within the academic community. Grounded in real world advice rather than abstract best practice, Nygaard demonstrates a number of approaches to writing in order to help you identify those most suited to your own project. This updated new edition includes: Revised and expanded sections in each chapter More focus on the social sciences A more international focus Updated discussions on publishing practices Annotated biographies for each chapter New illustrations and images Additional practical tips and exercises From defining your audience, to forming your argument and structuring your work, this book will enable you to communicate your research passionately and professionally. Lynn Nygaard is Special Adviser on Project Development and Publications at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). This updated new edition includes: Revised and expanded sections in each chapter More focus on the social sciences A more international focus Updated discussions on publishing practices Annotated bibliographies for each chapter New illustrations and images Additional practical tips ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER! The deluxe limited edition of For Whom the Belle Tolls features full-color stenciled edges, endpapers featuring exclusive character art, a beautifully designed stamped book case, and a jacket with metallic effects and embossing! This breathtaking hardcover edition is available only on the first printing, and is a must-have for any book lover while supplies last in the US and Canada.AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER! From Hell's Belles BookTok sensation Jaysea Lynn comes a hotter-than hell-romantasy about a young woman who finds a different side of the Afterlife, for fans of Sarah A. Parker and Callie Hart. They told her to go to Hell. She went, but on her own terms. Lily isn't exactly thrilled with her arrival in the Afterlife, but what awaits her there is more fantastical than she ever could have imagined: Deities wait in line at the coffee shop. Fae flit between realms. Souls find ways to make death a beginning. As she explores the many corners of the Afterlife, Lily finds herself surprisingly drawn to a place most people would avoid at all costs: Hell. Armed with years of customer service experience and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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“All that have ever tried to impose change in their organization will immediately recognize and truly value the in-depth knowledge and experience captured in this book. It contains a collection of eye-openers that is a treasure chest for pioneers of new organizational ideas, A fantastic toolbox for use in future missions!”—Lise B. Hvatum, product development manager, Schlumberger “If you have need of changing your organization, and especially of introducing new techniques, then you want to understand what is in this book. It will help you avoid common pitfalls that doom many such projects and will show you a clear path to success. The techniques are derived from the experience of many individuals and organizations. Many are also fun to apply. This stuff is really cool—and really hot.” —Joseph Bergin, professor of computer science, Pace University, New York “If change is the only guarantee in life, why is it so hard to do? As this book points out, people are not so much resistant to change itself as they are to being changed. Mary Lynn and Linda have successfully used the pattern form to capture and present the recurring lessons of successful change efforts and have placed a powerful knowledge resource ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Fearless Change - Linda Rising, Mary Lynn, Ph.D. Manns