dark fire matthew shardlake 2 c j sansom

England, 1540.Out of favour with Thomas Cromwell, Matthew Shardlake is intent on keeping a low profile in the courts. But his involvement with a murder case, defending a girl accused of brutally killing her young cousin, brings him once again into contact with the King’s chief minister – and a new assignment . . . The secret of Greek Fire, the legendary substance with which the Byzantines destroyed the Arab navies, has been lost for centuries. Now an official of the Court of Augmentations has discovered the formula in the library of a dissolved monastery.When Shardlake is sent to recover it, he finds the official and his alchemist brother brutally murdered – the formula gone. Now Shardlake must follow the trail of Greek Fire across Tudor London, while still trying to prove his young client’s innocence. But very soon he discovers nothing is as it seems .. . This is the second novel in C.

Objev podobné jako Dark Fire (Matthew Shardlake 2) - C.J. Sansom

England, 1541.King Henry VIII has set out on a spectacular Progress to the North to attend an extravagant submission by his rebellious subjects in York. Already in the city are lawyer Matthew Shardlake and his assistant Jack Barak, whom have reluctantly undertaken a special mission for Archbishop Thomas Cranmer – to ensure the welfare of an important but dangerous conspirator who is to be returned to London for interrogation. But the murder of a York glazier involves Shardlake in deeper mysteries, connected not only to the prisoner in York castle but to the royal family itself.And when Shardlake and Barak stumble upon a cache of secret documents which could threaten the Tudor throne, a chain of events unfolds that will lead Shardlake to face the most terrifying fate of the age . . .This is the third novel in C. J. Sansom's internationally bestselling Shardlake series.

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After one of Cromwell's commissioners is brutally murdered, Matthew Shardlake is drawn into an investigation that becomes darker than he could have ever imagined . . . England, 1537.It is a time of revolution that sees the greatest changes in England since 1066. Henry VIII has proclaimed himself Supreme Head of the Church. The country is waking up to savage new laws, rigged trials and the greatest network of informers it has ever seen.And under the orders of Thomas Cromwell, a team of commissioners is sent throughout the country to investigate the monasteries. There can only be one outcome: dissolution. But on the Sussex coast, at the monastery of Scarnsea, events have spiralled out of control.Cromwell's commissioner, Robin Singleton, has been found dead, his head severed from his body. His horrific murder accompanied by equally sinister acts of sacrilege. Matthew Shardlake, lawyer and long-time supporter of Reform, has been sent by Cromwell to uncover the truth behind the dark happenings at Scarnsea.But Shardlake's investigation soon forces him to question everything that he hears, and everything that he intrinsically believes . . .Follow Shardlake into the dark heart of Tudor England with the next book in the series, Dark Fire.

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Do you feel prepared to initiate and facilitate meaningful, productive dialogues about race in your classroom? Are you looking for practical strategies to engage with your students?Inspired by Frederick Douglass''s abolitionist call to action, "it is not light that is needed, but fire," Matthew Kay has spent his career learning how to lead students through the most difficult race conversations. Kay not only makes the case that high school classrooms are one of the best places to have those conversations, but he also offers a method for geting them right, providing candid guidance on:How to recognize the difference between meaningful and inconsequential race conversations.How to build conversational "safe spaces," not merely declare them.How to infuse race conversations with urgency and purpose.how to thrive in the face of unexpected challenges.How administrators might equip teachers to thoughtfully engage in these conversations.With the right blend of reflection and humility, Kay asserts, teachers can make school one of the best venues for young people to discuss race.

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A special 10th anniversary edition of the standalone bestseller, Winter in Madrid, by the author of the much-loved Shardlake series, C. J. Sansom.1940: The Spanish Civil War is over, and Madrid lies ruined, its people starving, while the Germans continue their relentless march through Europe. Britain now stands alone while General Franco considers whether to abandon neutrality and enter the war.Into this uncertain world comes Harry Brett: a traumatized veteran of Dunkirk turned reluctant spy for the British Secret Service. Sent to gain the confidence of old school friend Sandy Forsyth, now a shady Madrid businessman, Harry finds himself involved in a dangerous game – and surrounded by memories.Meanwhile Sandy''s girlfriend, ex-Red Cross nurse Barbara Clare, is engaged in a secret mission of her own – to find her former lover Bernie Piper, a passionate Communist in the International Brigades, who vanished on the bloody battlefields of the Jarama.In a vivid and haunting depiction of wartime Spain, Winter in Madrid by C. J. Sansom is an intimate and compelling tale which offers a remarkable sense of history unfolding, and the profound impact of impossible choices.

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Píše sa rok 1540. Henrich VIII. je na tróne už tridsaťdva rokov, keď právnik Matthew Shardlake, známy ako „najbystrejší hrbáč anglického súdnictva“, musí neodkladne pomôcť priateľovej mladej neteri, ktorú obvinili z vraždy. Napriek hrozbám týrania a škripca dievča nevysvetliteľne mlčí. Shardlake takmer prehrá jej prípad, no v poslednej chvíli získa odklad – taký, ktorý ho opäť zapletie do intríg Thomasa Cromwella, Henrichovho obávaného generálneho vikára. Výmenou za dva týždne navyše, ktoré dostane na vyriešenie vraždy, prijme Shardlake Cromwellovu úlohu nájsť tajné zásoby Temného ohňa – starovekej zbrane hromadného ničenia. Cromwell, ktorý je v kráľovej nemilosti, odkedy sprostredkoval Henrichovo katastrofálne manželstvo s Annou Klévskou, sa spolieha, že Shardlakov objav mu udrží miesto na dvore hemžiacom sa sprisahaniami. C. J. Sansom vyštudoval históriu na Birminghamskej univerzite, kde neskôr získal aj doktorát. Vystriedal niekoľko zamestnaní a napokon sa rekvalifikoval na právnika. V Sussexe si založil prax a právnickému povolaniu sa venoval, až kým sa nestal spisovateľom na plný úväzok. Román Temný oheň je druhá časť jeho slávnej shardlakovskej ságy.

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From Beachy Head to Brighton, and from Chichester to Rye, Flaming Sussex sees our intrepid trio plunge once again into the dark heart of England‘Beautifully crafted by Sansom, Professor Morley promises to become a little gem of English crime writing; sample him now’ Daily MailAt about four o’clock on 5th November 1937, Miss Lizzie Walter, a teacher at the King’s Road Primary School in Lewes, said goodbye to her young pupils. The children clattered out into the dark streets, preparing for that night’s revelries – and Miss Lizzie Walter was never seen alive again.Hitler, Mussolini and Pope Paul V are on fire. Fireworks explode and flaming tar barrels are being dragged through the streets. Bonfire Night in Lewes is the closest England comes to Mardis Gras. In their fifth adventure, Morley, Miriam and Sefton find themselves caught up in the celebrations and the chaos.On the morning after the night before, Sefton goes for a swim in Pells Pool, the oldest freshwater lido in England – in the very centre of Lewes – where he discovers a woman’s body. She has drowned. Is it a misadventure or could it be … murder?Join Morley, Miriam and Sefton on another journey into the dark heart of England.

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Léto roku 1549. Dva roky po smrti Jindřicha VIII. se Anglie propadá do zmatku. Dědici trůnu, Eduardovi VI., je pouhých jedenáct let. Jeho strýc Edward Seymour, vévoda ze Somersetu, za něj vládne v postavení lorda protektora. Obyvatelstvo těžce nese snahu radikálních protestantů vymýtit starou víru a lord protektor vede zdlouhavou a neúspěšnou válku ve Skotsku, která hrozí obnovením konfliktu s Francií. Nejhorší se všeho však je hospodářský úpadek - inflace roste závratným tempem a mezi rolníky se začíná zvedat odpor. Matthew Shardlake si po smrti starého krále našel práci jako právník ve službách Jindřichovy mladší dcery, princezny Alžběty. Shardlake je i se svým pomocníkem, Nicholasem Overtonem, vyslán k letnímu porotnímu soudu v Norwichi. V tomto městě vyšetřuje úděsnou vraždu Edith Boleynové, manželky Johna Boleyna, vzdáleného příbuzného Alžbětiny matky, proslulé Anny Boleynové. Tuší politické pozadí vraždy, ale důkazů je pramálo. V Norwichi se setkává i se svým bývalým pomocníkem Barakem. Všichni tři se společně snaží proniknout pod povrch tajemných - a jak brzy zjistí - i nebezpečných okolností Edithiny smrti, když je spáchána další vražda. Právě v té době však ve východní Anglii, stejně jako na mnoha jiných místech království, propuká rolnické povstání. Zeman Robert Kett se staví do čela tisíců mužů, jež spojuje touha svrhnout útlak. Zakládají na kopci nad Norwichem velký povstalecký tábor a netrvá dlouho, než si povstalci toto město, v té době druhé největší v celé Anglii, vojensky podrobí. Barak se staví na stranu rebelů a Nicholas proti nim - proto je uvězněn v cele norwichského hradu. Shardlake se musí rozhodnout, na čí stranu se vlastně chce přidat, zatímco královská rada v Londýně vypravuje na sever vojsko, jež má za úkol povstání potlačit. Mezitím Shardlake zjišťuje, že souvislosti vraždy, kterou vyšetřuje, sahají mezi povstalce, ale i do řad norfolské šlechty…

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Je jeseň roku 1541. Kráľ Henrich VIII. sa vydáva na veľkolepé ťaženie na sever, aby sa zúčastnil výstredného kajania sa poddaných, ktorí sa vzbúrili v Yorku. Právnik Matthew Shardlake a jeho pomocník Jack Barak sa už nachádzajú v meste. Okrem pomoci s vybavovaním žiadostí pre kráľa Shardlake neochotne prijal od arcibiskupa Cranmera nevšednú úlohu – zaistiť blahobyt dôležitého, no nebezpečného sprisahanca, ktorého majú doviezť do Londýna na výsluch. Vražda miestneho sklenára však zapletie Shardlaka do temných tajomstiev spojených nielen s väzňom na Yorskom hrade, ale aj so samotnou kráľovskou rodinou. Keď Shardlake a Barak narazia na skrýšu tajných dokumentov, ktoré môžu ohroziť tudorovskú vládu, spustí sa sled udalostí, pre ktoré bude Shardlake čeliť najväčšej skaze storočia. Čoskoro ako seriál na Disney+ C. J. Sansomvyštudoval históriu na Birminghamskej univerzite, kde neskôr získal aj doktorát. Vystriedal niekoľko zamestnaní a napokon sa rekvalifikoval na právnika. V Sussexe si založil prax a právnickému povolaniu sa venoval, až kým sa nestal spisovateľom na plný úväzok. Román Panovník je tretia časť jeho slávnej shardlakovskej ságy. Spoločnosť Disney+ uvedie seriál podľa románov C. J. Sansoma. Natáčanie sa začalo v marci 2023 a hlavnú postavu Matthewa Shardlaka si zahrá britský herec Arthur Hughes.

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England, 1546.King Henry VIII is dying. Meanwhile, his Protestant and Catholic councillors are engaged in a final and decisive power struggle to control the government of Henry’s successor, eight–year–old Prince Edward. As heretics are hunted across London, the Catholic party focus their attack on Henry’s sixth wife, Matthew Shardlake’s old mentor, Queen Catherine Parr, and Shardlake is unexpectedly summoned to Whitehall Palace.For the Queen has a secret. She has written a confessional book, Lamentation of a Sinner, so radically Protestant that if it came to the King’s attention it could bring both her and her sympathizers crashing down. When the book inexplicably vanishes, and a single page is found clutched in the hand of a murdered printer, Shardlake must help the desperate Queen.His loyalty will drive him into a swirl of intrigue inside the palace, where Catholic enemies and Protestant friends can be equally dangerous, and the political opportunists, who will follow the wind wherever it blows, more dangerous than either . . .

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England, 1549.Two years after the death of Henry VIII, England is sliding into chaos. The economy is in collapse, inflation rages and rebellion is stirring among the peasantry . . . Since the old king’s death, Matthew Shardlake has been working as a lawyer in the service of Henry’s daughter, the Lady Elizabeth. The gruesome murder of Edith Boleyn – a distant relative in Norfolk – sends Shardlake and his assistant Nicholas Overton to the summer Assizes at Norwich.And then East Anglia explodes, as peasant rebellion breaks out across the country. The yeoman Robert Kett leads a force of thousands in overthrowing the landlords and taking over Norwich, England’s second largest city. Now Shardlake must decide where his ultimate loyalties lie, as government forces in London prepare to march north and destroy the rebels.Meanwhile he discovers that the murder of Edith Boleyn may have connections reaching into both the heart of the Norfolk gentry and the rebel camp itself . . .

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England, 1543.King Henry VIII is wooing Catherine Parr, whom he wants for his sixth wife. Archbishop Thomas Cranmer and the embattled Protestant faction at court are watching keenly, for Lady Catherine is known to have reformist sympathies. Matthew Shardlake, meanwhile, is working on the case of a teenage zealot detained in the Bedlam insane asylum, and whom he fears could be burned as a heretic.But when an old friend is horrifically murdered, Shardlake determines to bring the killer to justice. His search leads him to Cranmer and Catherine Parr – and to the dark prophecies of the Book of Revelation. As London’s Bishop Bonner prepares a purge of Protestants, Shardlake, together with his assistant Jack Barak and physician friend Guy Malton, uncovers a series of terrible murders which soon bring talk of sorcery and demonic possession – for what else would the Tudor mind make of a serial killer . . .

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England, 1545.England is at war. Henry VIII’s invasion of France has gone badly wrong, and a massive French fleet is preparing to sail across the Channel. Meanwhile, Matthew Shardlake is given an intriguing legal case by an old servant of Queen Catherine Parr.Asked to investigate claims of ‘monstrous wrongs’ committed against a young ward of the court, Shardlake and his assistant Jack Barak journey to Portsmouth. There, Shardlake also intends to investigate the mysterious past of Ellen Fettiplace, a young woman incarcerated in the Bedlam. Once in Portsmouth, Shardlake and Barak find themselves in a city preparing for war.The mysteries surrounding the two cases involve Shardlake in reunions both with an old friend and an old enemy close to the throne. And soon, events will converge on board one of the King’s great warships gathered in Portsmouth harbour, waiting to confront the approaching French fleet . . .

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A Theology of Matthew''s Gospel develops the perspective that Matthew wrote his Gospel to identify, defend, and proclaim Jesus Immanuel, "God with us," as the Davidic Messiah who fulfilled the OT expectations of humanity''s redemption. Matthew''s Gospel establishes Jesus''s identity as the heir to the promises of Israel''s throne through king David, and heir to the promises of blessing to all the nations through the patriarch Abraham (1:1). So, this first Gospel offers evangelistic hope in Jesus''s message of the gospel to Jews, contending that they should turn to Jesus as their long-awaited Messiah (Matt 11:2-6). But, strikingly, Matthew''s Gospel also offers evangelistic hope to Gentiles, emphasizing that salvation through Jesus Messiah is available to all the nations (28:19).The book emphasizes the three horizons that comprise Matthew''s gospel: history, theology, and literature. The first horizon focuses on Jesus''s historical ministry. Here Matthew provides for us a record of God''s activities in history in the arrival of Jesus Messiah and the kingdom of heaven. The second horizon develops Matthew''s theological perspective for his audience(s). Here we attempt to understand and isolate Matthew''s unique theological perspective of God''s activities in Jesus Messiah. This is a central focus, emphasizing Matthew''s theological perspective of the Old Testament, Christology, the kingdom of heaven, discipleship, the Church/church, Israel (past, present, and future), the death and resurrection of Jesus, mission/commission, and eschatology/eternity. The third horizon emphasizes today''s reader(s) engaging with Matthew''s Gospel as literature. Here we attempt to capture the significance of the perspective of today''s reader''s understanding of Jesus Messiah''s activities in history and Matthew''s theological perspective for the contemporary church.In this book we view Matthew''s perspective of God''s activities in Jesus''s unfolding earthly ministry. The alternating sections of narrative and discourse provide for his readers Jesus''s example to follow and Jesus''s words to obey. Therefore, Matthew''s Gospel is at least in part a manual on discipleship to Jesus Messiah in the kingdom of heaven. In the six Narratives, Matthew reveals Jesus''s true identity in his deeds, and introduces themes that will lead to instructions to Jesus''s disciples in the Discourses. The six Narratives provide the example that Jesus''s disciples are commanded to obey. In the five Discourses, Matthew records Jesus''s instructions, commands, parables, directives and prophecies that will guide his followers in their discipleship to Jesus until the end of the age. Combined, the narratives of Jesus''s life provide Jesus''s example to follow, and the discourses give Jesus''s instructions to obey, and are the basis of our ongoing transformation to become like Jesus.

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The Gospel of Matthew, like the other Gospels, is a story. The narrative nature of Matthew''s account of the life of Jesus unfolds as a plotted sequence of words and events, beginning with his birth and closing with his presence to the disciples as their risen Lord. The location of any single passage within the flow of the unfolding story is a major guide to understanding this Gospel. Matthew is best known for his account of the birth of Jesus (Matt 1—2); Peter''s recognition of Jesus as the Son of Man, the Son of God (16:13–20); and the final commission of all the disciples to preach the gospel to all nations (28:16–28). But where do these famous passages appear in the story? What preceded them and what follows? The first Gospel famously highlights five major discourses, during which only Jesus speaks. How do they contribute to Matthew''s story of the life of Jesus?The Shape of Matthew''s Story focuses upon the temporal and geographical flow of the unfolding narrative, and the interacting roles of the protagonists within it. It traces an early Christian storyteller''s single-minded presentation of God, Jesus Christ, the call to discipleship, and the Christian Church.Endorsements:"Throughout his long and productive career, Fr. Francis Moloney has published many works of serious scholarship along with books that address the general public. His ability to speak clearly and intelligently on both levels, often at the same time, is truly remarkable. The Shape of Matthew''s Story is a prime example of his making academic research available to the educated laity."—John P. Meier, University of Notre Dame"In typical Moloney fashion, The Shape of Matthew''s Story delivers an accessible, insightful, and lucid introduction to the first Gospel. Students and clergy alike will benefit from Moloney''s careful attention to the narrative, historical, and theological concerns of the text."—Kelly Iverson, Baylor University"Employing considerable skills as narrative critic, Francis Moloney offers a compelling account of Matthew''s story of the Messiah, from birth to death and beyond. With Moloney as reliable guide, Matthew''s complex yet profound narrative emerges from the page, inviting the reader into a community of disciples that is taught by Jesus."—Ian Boxall, University of OxfordFrancis J. Moloney, SDB, is a graduate of the Pontifical Biblical Institute and the University of Oxford. He was Dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies and Professor of New Testament at the Catholic University of America (1999–2005). Now in semi-retirement, he is a senior professorial fellow of Catholic Theological College, within the University of Divinity, Melbourne, Australia.â€

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The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistence.'Hi, my name is Matthew, although you may know me by another name. My friends call me Matty. AndI should be dead.'So begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was five-year-old Matthew, who travelled from Montreal to Los Angeles, shuffling between his separated parents; fourteen-year-old Matthew, who was a nationally ranked tennis star in Canada; twenty-four-year-old Matthew, who nabbed a coveted role as a lead cast member on the talked-about pilot then called Friends Like Us. . . and so much more.In an extraordinary story that only he could tell - and in the heartfelt, hilarious, and warmly familiar way only he could tell it - Matthew Perry lays bare the fractured family that raised him (and also left him to his own devices), the desire for recognition that drove him to fame, and the void inside him that could not be filled even by his greatest dreams coming true. But he also details the peace he's found in sobriety and how he feels about the ubiquity of Friends, sharing stories about his castmates and other stars he met along the way. Frank, self-aware, and with his trademark humour, Perry vividly depicts his lifelong battle with addiction and what fuelled it despite seemingly having it all.Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that is both intimate and eye-opening - as well as a hand extended to anyone struggling with sobriety. Unflinchingly honest, moving, and uproariously funny, this is the book fans have been waiting for.

Objev podobné jako Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing - Matthew Perry

Co kdyby se v roce 1940 nestal britským premiérem Wisnton Churchill, ale lord Halifax? Británie by rychle uzavřela mír s Hitlerem, odpovídá C. J. Sansom, a v roce 1952 by byla dávno v úplném područí Německa. A právě v roce 1952 začíná román Nadvláda. Pojem "druhá světová válka" neexistuje, místo toho se říká "Dunkirkské tažení" - a německo-sovětská válka se vede daleko na východě na frontě táhnoucí se skoro dva tisíce kilometrů. Z Británie se stal totalitní stát, britský tisk, rozhlas a televize jsou přísně kontrolovány, ulice hlídají násilničtí příslušníci Zvláštních pomocných sborů. Hlavní hrdina románu, vládní úředník David Fitzgerald, pečlivě zatajuje svůj židovský původ, protože britští Židé čelí stále větším omezením. V pozadí se skrývá Winston Churchill, který je vůdcem odboje. A v Briminghamu je v blázinci uvězněn vědec Frank Muncaster a s ním i jeho tajemství, které by mohlo navždy změnit rovnováhu světových sil. Pečlivě prostudované reálie toho, "co by bylo, kdyby", dokreslují věrohodnost napínavých dobrodružství, špionážní zápletky i čtivost napínavě napsaného románu.

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''There''s never been a more honest or raw memoir . . . and it may just save lives'' Daily Mail''Funny, fascinating, compelling . . . also a wonderful read for fans of Friends'' The Times''HI, MY NAME IS MATTHEW, although you may know me by my full name. My friends call me Matty.''So begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was five-year-old Matthew, who travelled from Montreal to Los Angeles, shuffling between his separated parents; fourteen-year-old Matthew, who was a nationally ranked tennis star in Canada; twenty-four-year-old Matthew, who nabbed a coveted role as a lead cast member on the talked-about pilot then called Friends Like Us . . . and so much more.In an extraordinary story that only he could tell - and in the heartfelt, hilarious, and warmly familiar way only he could tell it - Matthew Perry lays bare the fractured family that raised him (and also left him to his own devices), the desire for recognition that drove him to fame, and the void inside him that could not be filled even by his greatest dreams coming true. But he also details the peace he''s found in sobriety and how he feels about the ubiquity of Friends, sharing stories about his castmates and other stars he met along the way. Frank, self-aware, and with his trademark humour, Perry vividly depicts his lifelong battle with addiction and what fuelled it despite seemingly having it all.''An unflinching and often harrowing must-read for 90s pop culture fans'' Guardian''Written with Chandler''s trademark sarcasm and self-deprecation'' Telegraph''A hopeful read . . . I started to think of [it] not as a celebrity memoir about addiction, but as an addiction memoir written by a man who understands his own history through the prism of showbiz'' Independent

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At once a vivid, haunting reimagining of 1950s Britain, a gripping, humane spy thriller and a poignant love story, with Dominion C. J. Sansom once again asserts himself as the master of the historical novel.1952. Twelve years have passed since Churchill lost to the appeasers and Britain surrendered to Nazi Germany after Dunkirk. As the long German war against Russia rages on in the east, the British people find themselves under dark authoritarian rule: the press, radio and television are controlled; the streets patrolled by violent auxiliary police and British Jews face ever greater constraints. There are terrible rumours too about what is happening in the basement of the German Embassy at Senate House.Defiance, though, is growing. In Britain, Winston Churchill''s Resistance organization is increasingly a thorn in the government''s side. And in a Birmingham mental hospital an incarcerated scientist, Frank Muncaster, may hold a secret that could change the balance of the world struggle for ever.Civil Servant David Fitzgerald, secretly acting as a spy for the Resistance, is given the mission to rescue his old friend Frank and get him out of the country. Before long he, together with a disparate group of Resistance activists, will find themselves fugitives in the midst of London''s Great Smog; as David''s wife Sarah finds herself drawn into a world more terrifying than she ever could have imagined. And hard on their heels is Gestapo Sturmbannfuhrer Gunther Hoth, brilliant, implacable hunter of men . . .''An absorbing, thoughtful, spy-politico thriller set in the fog-ridden London of 1952 . . . Part adventure, part espionage, all encompassed by terrific atmosphere and a well-argued “it might have been”. – The Times

Objev podobné jako Dominion - C.J. Sansom

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER The BELOVED STAR OF FRIENDS takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this “CANDID, DARKLY FUNNY...POIGNANT” memoir (The New York Times) A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK by Time, Associated Press, Goodreads, USA Today, and more!“Hi, my name is Matthew, although you may know me by another name. My friends call me Matty.”So begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was five-year-old Matthew, who traveled from Montreal to Los Angeles, shuffling between his separated parents; fourteen-year-old Matthew, who was a nationally ranked tennis star in Canada; twenty-four-year-old Matthew, who nabbed a coveted role as a lead cast member on the talked-about pilot then called Friends Like Us. . . and so much more.In an extraordinary story that only he could tell—and in the heartfelt, hilarious, and warmly familiar way only he could tell it—Matthew Perry lays bare the fractured family that raised him (and also left him to his own devices), the desire for recognition that drove him to fame, and the void inside him that could not be filled even by his greatest dreams coming true. But he also details the peace he’s found in sobriety and how he feels about the ubiquity of Friends, sharing stories about his castmates and other stars he met along the way. Frank, self-aware, and with his trademark humor, Perry vividly depicts his lifelong battle with addiction and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that is both intimate and eye-opening—as well as a hand extended to anyone struggling with sobriety. Unflinchingly honest, moving, and uproariously funny, this is the book fans have been waiting for.

Objev podobné jako Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing - Matthew Perry

Funny, fascinating, compelling ... also a wonderful read for fans of Friends' The TimesThe beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistence.Here is the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, who takes us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was five-year-old Matthew, who travelled from Montreal to Los Angeles, shuffling between his separated parents; fourteen-year-old Matthew, who was a nationally ranked tennis star in Canada; twenty-four-year-old Matthew, who nabbed a coveted role as a lead cast member on the talked-about pilot then called Friends Like Us. .. and so much more. In an extraordinary story that only he could tell - and in the heartfelt, hilarious, and warmly familiar way only he could tell it - Matthew Perry lays bare the fractured family that raised him (and also left him to his own devices), the desire for recognition that drove him to fame, and the void inside him that could not be filled even by his greatest dreams coming true.But he also details the peace he's found in sobriety and how he feels about the ubiquity of Friends, sharing stories about his castmates and other stars he met along the way. Frank, self-aware, and with his trademark humour, Perry vividly depicts his lifelong battle with addiction and what fuelled it despite seemingly having it all. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that is both intimate and eye-opening - as well as a hand extended to anyone struggling with sobriety.Unflinchingly honest, moving, and uproariously funny, this is the book fans have been waiting for.

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This book is a comprehensive course in watercolour landscape painting by expert Society of All Artists tutor, Matthew Palmer. Matthew is renowned for his beautiful, detailed paintings and his ability to teach effective painting using simple techniques. He teaches over 150 pupils per week and also appears regularly on TV. The book begins with excellent advice for the beginner, including, easy drawing for painting, composition, easy perspective, light and shade, colour, and how to paint skies, tree, water and figures in watercolour. There are then six simple step by step painting exercises, and each exercise leads into a more developed step by step painting project, including a windmill, seascape, snow scene, mountains and lakes, bluebell stream and an all-rounder featuring a landscape with buildings and figures. The exercises are ideal for beginners and the main projects will also build skills for improving artists. A pull-out outline drawing is provided for every exercise and main project, and Matthew shows step by step how to transfer these onto watercolour paper. Like best-selling artist, Terry Harrison, Matthew has an accessible style, plenty of tips and tricks for beginners and his own range of brushes and colours to make things easier (though readers can use alternatives).

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This is the book that single women have been waiting for! Written by the hottest dating coach on the scene, Matthew Hussey, it offers clear, honest and practical advice for women on how to find their ideal man - and, importantly, how to keep him. Using simple steps, Matthew guides us through the complex maze of dating and shows us just how to find the guy, get the guy and keep the guy. Through his work as a peak performance coach, Matthew has gained unparalleled access into what makes guys tick when it comes to women. He is now using this 'insider information' to advise women who have been unsuccessful in their quest for a lasting relationship with the right man. His Get the Guy coaching events are hugely successful and the glowing testimonials he receives from those he has helped to find love just go to show that his advice really does work. In Get the Guy, Matthew shares his dating secrets and provides women with the toolkit they need to approach men, and to create and maintain relationships. Along the way, he explodes some commonly held myths about what it is that guys really want, shares strategies on how women can take control of their dating destinies and empowers them to go out there and find an exhilarating, adventurous love life.

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Poems and photographs from a painter whose gestural articulations and lush, textured landscapes draw comparisons to Klimt, Van Gogh and SoutineThis book comprises never before published or exhibited poetry and photography by the Canadian artist Matthew Wong (1984–2019), whose too-brief life yielded astonishing paintings in addition to work featured here. An introduction by Wong’s friend and fellow poet John Wall Barger sheds light on the genesis of the poems and the ambition in Wong to faithfully describe the wonder and desolation of an artist’s inner life. John Cheim, founder of New York gallery Cheim & Read and an accomplished book designer, selected the photographs and designed this volume.The institutional recognition of Matthew Wong’s achievements can be gauged by his four solo exhibitions at prominent galleries in New York, two museum shows in North America and Matthew Wong | Vincent Van Gogh: Painting as a Last Resort, the artist’s first European survey at the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam.The critical and popular appeal of Wong’s paintings and drawings is considerable. Six Feet Short of the Moon is the definitive introduction to Wong’s poetic and photographic artistic practice, two critical components of his creative life.

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FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & CREATOR OF #1 NETFLIX FILM INTERCEPTOR COMES THIS HEART-POUNDING ACTION NOVELLA, ALSO FEATURING TWO BONUS SHORT STORIES!''Undeniably addictive.'' FINANCIAL TIMES****For 35 years, the United States and Russia each had their own superhero. Ever since an experimental space mission bestowed extraordinary powers on two individuals - a Russian military commander and an American scientist - the two nations have been locked in an uneasy truce.But three days ago, America''s hero died. With ''Cobalt'' gone, the only thing standing in Russia''s way is her legacy: seven children, each possessing a fraction of her powers. ''The Fury of Russia'' sets out to eliminate them all.Now one young woman might be the world''s only hope. In the face of an overwhelming attack, an unlikely hero emerges - unassuming and anonymous Cassie Cassowitz, Cobalt''s secret eighth child. Her codename... COBALT BLUE.****READERS LOVE MATTHEW REILLY''Action packed to the gills and fast-paced from start to finish.'' (FIVE STARS)''Heart-in-mouth excitement from beginning to end.'' (FIVE STARS)''Twists and turns all the way through.'' (FIVE STARS)''Immensely entertaining and satisfying... Breezed through it in a day!'' (FIVE STARS)''Matthew Reilly''s books are fast-paced, enthralling action from start to finish.'' (FIVE STARS)****PRAISE FOR #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER MATTHEW REILLY ''Thrilling, action-packed adventure from cover to cover'' Guardian ''Nobody writes action like Matthew Reilly'' Vince Flynn ''Get ready for a wild ride'' Daily Telegraph''Exciting and entertaining'' Chicago Sun-Times''An action hero worthy of Lee Child'' Sydney Morning Herald''Undeniably addictive'' Financial Times

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The New York Times bestselling WINGS OF FIRE saga soars to the mysterious land of the NightWings, where Starflight must face a terrible choice -- his tribe, or his friends?In the shadows, trouble is brewing. . .The mysterious NightWings keep everything hidden, from their home and their queen to their allegiance in the war. Now they''ve kidnapped their own dragonet of destiny, and Starflight is finally meeting the rest of his tribe -- whether he wants to or not.The NightWings have also kidnapped several innocent RainWings, now trapped in the dark, barren, miserable place that is the NightWing kingdom. Starflight wants to help the RainWings, but he''s busy saving his own scales and trying to find a way back to his friends. The fate of two kingdoms rests in his talons, and with no one to save him, Starflight will have to find a way to be brave . . . before it''s too late.

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In the shadows, trouble is brewing... When Starflight is stolen by his own tribe, he hopes to at least discover some of the long-held NightWing secrets - what magical powers they really have, who they're allied with in the war, and where they've been living all this time. But the truth about Starflight's tribe is more terrible than he ever imagined: Not only do the NightWings live in a dark, miserable place, they've imprisoned several innocent RainWings there, too. Stranded and alone, Starflight only wants to get back to his friends. But the fate of two kingdoms now rests in his talons, and with no one to save him, Starflight will have to find a way to be brave ... before it's too late. An epic dragon fantasy series for 9+ readers With vibrant and captivating illustrations by Mike Holmes, this is a one-of-a-kind reading experience The Wings of Fire series has been a New York Times bestseller

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The fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series, now in a special edition paperback with colorful stenciled edges! This edition includes exclusive never-before-seen sketches and a Q&A about Starflight with author Tui T. Sutherland. A must-have for FanWings of all ages! In the shadows, trouble is brewing...The mysterious NightWings keep everything hidden, from their home and their queen to their allegiance in the war. Now they've kidnapped their own dragonet of destiny, and Starflight is finally meeting the rest of his tribe - whether he wants to or not. The NightWings have also kidnapped several innocent RainWings, now trapped in the dark, barren, miserable place that is the NightWing kingdom.Starflight wants to help the RainWings, but he's busy saving his own scales and trying to find a way back to his friends. The fate of two kingdoms rests in his talons, and with no one to save him, Starflight will have to find a way to be brave ... before it's too late.

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“We Set the Dark on Fire burns bright. It will light the way for a new generation of rebels and lovers.” —NPR“Mejia pens a compelling, gripping story that mirrors real world issues of immigration and equality.” —BuzzfeedFive starred reviews!!In this daring and romantic fantasy debut perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and Latinx authors Zoraida Córdova and Anna-Marie McLemore, society wife-in-training Dani has a great awakening after being recruited by rebel spies and falling for her biggest rival. At the Medio School for Girls, distinguished young women are trained for one of two roles in their polarized society. Depending on her specialization, a graduate will one day run a husband’s household or raise his children. Both paths promise a life of comfort and luxury, far from the frequent political uprisings of the lower class.Daniela Vargas is the school’s top student, but her pedigree is a lie. She must keep the truth hidden or be sent back to the fringes of society.And school couldn’t prepare her for the difficult choices she must make after graduation, especially when she is asked to spy for a resistance group desperately fighting to bring equality to Medio.Will Dani cling to the privilege her parents fought to win for her, or will she give up everything she’s strived for in pursuit of a free Medio—and a chance at a forbidden love?

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A beautifully illustrated exploration of the artistic and personal connections between Matthew Wong (1984–2019) and Vincent van Gogh. Shortly before his early death, the Chinese-Canadian artist Matthew Wong (1984–2019) emerged as a phenomenon. He started drawing and painting in 2011, at the age of 27, and within the space of just a few years had developed a highly personal style, using intense colours to paint imaginative landscapes.Wong’s expressively lyrical works were inspired by both traditional Chinese painting and Western art. He was especially influenced by Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), not only in terms of his painting style and choice of motifs, but also in some aspects of his life. Both artists were self-taught, acquiring their drawing and painting skills without tuition, and both faced mental health issues.Wong saw his own life reflected in that of Van Gogh, and once said: ‘I see myself in him. The impossibility of belonging in this world.’ Published to accompany the exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, this book explores the artistic and personal connection between the two artists, bringing around 45 paintings and drawings by Wong into dialogue with a group of Van Gogh masterpieces. Kenny Schachter, who knew Matthew Wong, contributes a personal introduction, which is followed by essays exploring the artists’ biographical and artistic kinship.

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The current publication by author Vojtěch Pokorný takes as its subject not only the history of the oldest Christian sacred building in the Prague neighbourhood of Dejvice, but equally the past of the locality itself, starting from its first known settlement in late Neolithic times up to the present. Using a wide range of literature and sources, the author presents a truthful account of the oft-mythicised tales of the earliest traces of human presence in Upper Šárka and the founding of the church consecrated to St. Matthew, and in chronological succession relates the events transpiring there across the following centuries. Research into archival materials and other sources provided the basis for an imposing text that casts light on a history now nearly forgotten. The author unfolds previously neglected topics and opens the curtain for new awareness of our ancestors against the large-scale history of the Czech lands. Though undoubtedly a scholarly text, the book is nonetheless conceived as readable even for the wider public. Among other findings, the reader learns of the origins and gradual expansion of the famous St. Matthew's Fair - until only the recent past, associated with St. Matthew's Church itself. No less intriguing themes addressed are the church's famous gingerbread Nativity scene, or the depictions of the church by various artists. The text was reviewed by four professional historians, each addressing the relevant epoch of scholarly expertise - prehistory, medieval times, the Baroque era, and modernity. The publication is illustrated with a wealth of archival and contemporary photographs, historic engravings and maps, all capturing and enlivening the sacred structure and site that is its central theme Kniha autora Vojtěcha Pokorného pojednává nejen o dějinách nejstarší křesťanské svatyně v pražských Dejvicích, ale i o minulosti lokality samotné, počínaje prvním osídlením v pozdní době kamenné až po současnost. Autor uvádí pomocí bohatého poznámkového aparátu na pravou míru mýty o nejstarších stopách lidské činnosti na Horní Šárce a o vzniku kostelíka sv. Matěje a navazuje v chronologickém sledu líčením zdejších událostí v následujících staletích.Výzkum dobových archiválií a dalších pramenů dal vzniknout monolitnímu textu, který osvětluje dnes již téměř zapomenutou historii. Autor předkládá doposud nezpracované téma a otevírá nová poznání o našich předcích na pozadí velkých dějin českých zemí.

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''I like listening to people who know things that I don''t,'' Gareth Southgate told me. ''That''s how you learn.'' Former Olympian and best-selling author Matthew Syed is one of the advisors Gareth Southgate engaged from outside football in order to find new ways of working as a team. In Rebel Ideas, discover how Southgate ''the man with the plan'' replaced 50 years of hurt with two major tournament semi-finals in three years.'' Matthew Syed''s phenomenal book will change the way you think about success - for ever. ''Syed is a superb storyteller. I couldn''t put the book down, and I learned so much. A stunning achievement'' Tim Harford, author of The Undercover EconomistRebel Ideas examines the power of ''cognitive diversity'' - the ability to think differently about the world around us.It explains how to harness our unique perspectives, pool our collective intelligence and tackle the greatest challenges of our age - from climate change to terrorism. It draws on a dazzling range of case studies, including the catastrophic failings of the CIA before 9/11, a fatal communication breakdown on top of Mount Everest and a moving tale of deradicalisation in America''s Deep South.Rebel Ideas will strengthen any team or organisation, but has dozens of individual applications, too: from the art of reinvention to the remarkable benefits of personalised nutrition. It shows us how to become more creative, how to collaborate in a world becoming more interconnected, and how to break free of echo chambers that surround us all.''A gripping read, full of intelligence and perspective'' James Dyson''Will change the way you think about success and even about life'' Judy Murray''A master of the genre'' The Times

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THE UNMISSABLE NEW BERNICIA CHRONICLES NOVEL BANE OF BERNICIA AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOW!For young Anglo-Saxon fighter Beobrand, the blood and fury of battle brings him renown... but also makes him deadly enemies. The second action-packed instalment in the Bernicia Chronicles.AD 634. Warlords battle across Britain to become the first King of the English. After a stunning victory against the Waelisc, Beobrand returns to Bernicia and a hero''s welcome. His valour is richly rewarded by his king.But Beobrand cannot enjoy his bounty for long. With powerful enemies eager to see him slaughtered, he must leave his bride and his new lands to fight once more. Beobrand soon finds himself on a quest for revenge and redemption, heading into the darkest of nights and the bloodiest of battles to save all he holds dear.From bestselling author MATTHEW HARFFY, the Bernicia Chronicles are gripping historical action-adventure novels set in Anglo-Saxon Britain and beyond. The epic story of warlord Beobrand and his life of battle and bloodshed, guile and glory, the Bernicia Chronicles are perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and David Gemmell.READERS LOVE MATTHEW HARFFY:''Beobrand is the warrior to follow'' David Gilman''Historical fiction at its finest'' Stephanie ChurchillREAD ALL OF MATTHEW HARFFY''S BREATHTAKING BERNICIA CHRONICLES:#1 The Serpent Sword#2 The Cross and the Curse#3 Blood and Blade#4 Killer of Kings#5 Warrior of Woden#6 Storm of Steel#7 Fortress of Fury#8 For Lord and Land#9 Forest of Foes#10 Shadows of the Slain

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A Sunday Times Book of the Year 'For anyone interested in Lee's legacy, this is a roundhouse kick of a biography' – Sunday Times'At last, Bruce Lee has the powerful biography he deserves... It will thrill Lee's fans and fascinate the unfamiliar' – Jonathan Eig, author of Ali: A Life and Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig'Meticulously researched' – Jimmy McDonough, author of Shakey: Neil Young’s Biography and Soul Survivor: A Biography of Al Green'You won't find a better match for a biographer with his subject than Matthew Polly and Bruce Lee... A definitive biography, told with passion and punch' – Brian Jay Jones, author George Lucas: A Life and Jim Henson: The Biography. More than forty years after Bruce Lee’s sudden death at age 32, journalist and author Matthew Polly has written the definitive account of Lee’s life. It’s also one of the only accounts; incredibly, there has never been an authoritative biography of Lee. Following a decade of research that included conducting more than one hundred interviews with Lee’s family, friends, business associates and even the mistress in whose bed Lee died, Polly has constructed a complex, humane portrait of the icon. There are his early years as a child star in Hong Kong cinema; his actor father’s struggles with opium addiction and how that turned Bruce into a troublemaking teenager who was kicked out of high school and eventually sent to America to shape up; his beginnings as a martial arts teacher, eventually becoming personal instructor to movie stars like Steve McQueen; his struggles as an Asian-American actor in Hollywood and frustration seeing role after role he auditioned for go to white actors in eye makeup; his eventual triumph as a leading man; his challenges juggling a sky-rocketing career with his duties as a father and husband; and his shocking end that to this day is still shrouded in mystery.Polly breaks down the myth of Bruce Lee and argues that, contrary to popular belief, he was an ambitious actor who was obsessed with martial arts—not a great kung-fu master who just so happened to make a couple of movies. The book offers an honest look at an impressive yet flawed man whose personal story was even more entertaining and inspiring than any fictional role he played on-screen.Praise for Matthew Polly'Hypnotic...Tapped Out manages to humanize a sport once demonized as "human cockfighting" by deconstructing the stereotype of the martial-arts tough guy.' – New York Times'Tapped Out is a knockout for MMA fans, who will laugh at the intimate portraits Polly sketches of some of the sport's most famous personalities. But it also works for those not familiar with the sport...You won't be disappointed.' – OpposingViews.com 'A delight to read.' – TheFightNerd.com 'Polly's self-deprecation in the painful learning process stands out as much as the witty prose. His delivery is Plimpton-esque.' – ESPN.com 'Smoothly written . . . Polly has a good eye for characters.' – Publishers Weekly

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"The most joyful, inspirational interiors, with a fascinating personal story from the master of colour himself! Matthew shows us how to live life bright!" - Sienna Miller, actress A practical guide and personal invitation from the king of colour to find your own style and embrace the paint pot whether designing a castle or a cupboard. Think beige, grey and white are the only neutrals? Think again. As a lifelong fan of rich jewel tones, fashion designer turned interiors expert Matthew Williamson makes the case for living cocooned in colour. Pink can be subtle, warming and very liveable, while used sparingly fiery red can get you going. Let Matthew help you find your style DNA and you’ll soon be getting out the paint brush and turning bland corners of your home into a technicolour paradise. Packed with inspirational images of interior decorating projects, including his own homes in London and Mallorca, as well as visual references that will transport you to the places that are close to his heart, Living Bright is the hardworking handbook to take on your journey to colourful living. No space is too small and no project too big. Just follow his simple instructions, work out which shades speak to you and a lifetime of kaleidoscopic colour awaits. Now is the time to banish boring and learn to live bright with joyful interiors that will lift your mood without punishing your bank balance. Whether serene, soft pink, or lively mustard yellow, earthy olive green or rich, regal purple, there’s a shade that will work for everyone and every home.

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What is your name?'' asked General Mohammad. ''Matthew,'' I said. I had stopped saying Matt a while ago because it means ''dead'' in Arabic. On New Year''s Eve in 2012, Matthew Schrier was headed home from Syria, where he''d been photographing the intense combat of the country''s civil war. Just 45 minutes from the safety of the Turkish border, he was taken prisoner by the al Nusra Front -- an organization the world would come to know as the Syrian branch of Al Qaeda. Over the next seven months he would endure torture and near starvation in six brutal terrorist prisons. He''d face a daily struggle just to survive. And, eventually, he''d escape. In this gripping, raw, and surprisingly funny memoir, Schrier details the horrifying and frequently surreal experience of being a slight, wisecracking Jewish guy held captive by the world''s most violent Islamic extremists. Managing to keep his heritage a secret, Schrier used humor to develop relationships with his captors -- and to keep himself sane during the long months of captivity. The Dawn Prayer (Or How to Survive in a Secret Syrian Terrorist Prison): A Memoir is a tale of patriotism and unimaginable bleakness shot through with light ... of despair and friendship, sacrifice and betrayal, in a setting of bombed-out buildings and shifting alliances. It''s the story of the first Westerner to escape al Qaeda -- not a battle-hardened soldier, but an ordinary New Yorker who figured out how to set his escape plan in motion from a scene in Jurassic Park. From the prisoners'' fiercely competitive hacky sack games and volleyball tournaments (played using a ball made of shredded orange peels and a shoelace) to his own truly nail-biting outbreak, Matthew Schrier''s story is unforgettable -- and one you won''t want to miss.

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PREORDER THE THRILLING NEW MATTHEW HARFFY NOVEL, DOMINION OF DUST - AVAILABLE NOW!Anglo-Saxon warlord Beobrand marches to war in this epic historical adventure.AD 636. Warlord Beobrand has won renown and riches. He should be content, but he cannot find peace: not until his enemies are food for the ravens. Before Beobrand can embark on his bloodfeud, King Oswald of Northumbria orders him south, to escort holy men bearing sacred relics. When Penda of Mercia marches a warhost into the southern kingdoms, Beobrand and his men are thrown into the midst of the conflict. Beobrand finds himself fighting for his life and his honour as dark secrets are exposed in the chaos that follows.Can Beobrand exact the vengeance he craves? Or will the blood-price prove too high, even for a mighty warrior such as he?From bestselling author MATTHEW HARFFY, the Bernicia Chronicles are gripping historical action-adventure novels set in Anglo-Saxon Britain and beyond. The epic story of warlord Beobrand and his life of battle and bloodshed, guile and glory, the Bernicia Chronicles are perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and David Gemmell.''Beobrand is the warrior to follow'' David GilmanREAD ALL OF MATTHEW HARFFY''S BREATHTAKING BERNICIA CHRONICLES:#1 The Serpent Sword#2 The Cross and the Curse#3 Blood and Blade#4 Killer of Kings#5 Warrior of Woden#6 Storm of Steel#7 Fortress of Fury#8 For Lord and Land#9 Forest of Foes#10 Shadows of the Slain

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The quick way to watercolor success is here! If you have ever wanted to learn to paint animals, then this is for you.Part of the bestselling Absolute Beginner Art series from Search Press.Packed easy-to-follow techniques, quick exercises and 9 outlines – so there’s no need to draw anything - let best-selling author, artist and teacher Matthew Palmer show you how to use watercolors with confidence to paint a range of animals in simple steps. Matthew expertly demonstrates how to paint realistic eyes, mouths, noses, fur markings and feathers in watercolor, and clearly explains all the techniques needed for the projects, including wet into wet, lifting out, adding shadows and the all-important dry-brush blending.Full-size, fold-out outline sketches are provided for all projects, allowing you to simply trace the sketches onto watercolor paper and start painting with ease. A clear and comprehensive color-mixing section is included to allow you to confidently choose and mix the colors you need.3 starter projects to start you off with a simple: Bird, Dolphin, Penguin - are the perfect introduction to the basic techniques before moving on to 6 larger projects, each set in a simple scene: Parrot, Cheetah, Panda, Giraffes, Sea turtle, Polar bear.Matthew includes many handy hints and tip for beginners and improving artists alike to fill you with confidence to create your own stunning watercolor animals.

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

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Learn to paint a variety of mountain scenes with Matthew Palmer using just three colors, three brushes and nine easy projects.Even if you''ve never picked up a paintbrush, Matthew Palmer will show you how to paint convincing watercolor mountain scenes using just 3 colors, 3 brushes, a plastic palette and a watercolor pad.From only 3 affordable watercolor paints in red, blue and yellow you can mix a huge range of colors and paint beautiful landscapes you''ll be proud to hang on your wall. Starting from the simplest of mountain scenes, Matthew builds your skills as you progress through the 9 easy projects in the book, and by the end you''ll be amazed at what you have achieved.Clear instructions and step-by-step photographs show you how to add detail, shadow and distance to a scene, and there are numerous handy tips and helpful ''jargon busters'' to help you learn the basic watercolour techniques. Before you know it, you''ll have acquired all the skills you need to paint your own wonderful mountain scenes in watercolour.

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THIS IS HOW IT FEELS TO BE ANAKIN SKYWALKER...FOREVER__________REVENGE OF THE SITH: THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITIONThis stunning deluxe edition of Revenge of the Sith, the bestselling novelization of the final film in George Lucas’s epic Star Wars prequel trilogy• Over 170 annotations and a new introduction by author Matthew Stover• Full-sized poster jacket• Black digital edges with red text of an iconic quote• Illustrated endpapers depicting two pivotal scenes• A red-satin ribbon marker• Foil design on board featuring an iconic quoteBased on the story and screenplay by George Lucas, bestselling author Matthew Stover’s Revenge of the Sith novelization captures the iconic characters of Star Wars in all their complexity and brings a space opera masterpiece full circle. The pivotal final steps of Anakin Skywalker’s fall to the dark side, the end of the Republic, and the rise of the Empire are rendered in stunning style.In celebration of the twentieth anniversary of Revenge of the Sith, this deluxe fully annotated edition features never-before-shared insights into the creation of a masterpiece, with over 170 annotations and a special new introduction by New York Times bestselling author Matthew Stover.

Objev podobné jako Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Matthew Stover

Get up close and personal with fierce and fascinating ocean predators in this pop-up book by renowned paper engineer and author Matthew Reinhart!Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water…pop-up master Matthew Reinhart reveals the underwater world where creatures such as the colossal squid, the anglerfish, and the goblin shark lie in wait. Full of captivating images, breathtaking pop-ups, and jaw-dropping facts about animals’ behavior and anatomy, this incredible pop-up book will astonish and amaze anyone who dares to journey to the depths of the savage sea. DOZENS OF DETAILED POPS: Dangerous sea creatures leap off the page in intricate and elaborate pop-up scenes. 50+ FASCINATING CREATURES: See and learn about the denizens of the sea from the colossal squid to the anglerfish to the goblin shark. STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS: Beautiful artwork depicts both brilliant and fierce sea creatures and habitats. LEARN BY DOING: Amazing flaps, pull tabs, and other interactive features reveal even more secrets of the ocean! FOR EXPLORERS OF ALL AGES: Kids and adults alike can dive deep into the world of the ocean’s predators! MASTER PAPER ENGINEER: Created by Matthew Reinhart, one of the most honored and bestselling pop-up book paper engineers in the world!

Objev podobné jako Teeth, Tentacles, and Tail Fins (Reinhart Pop-Up Studio) - Matthew Reinhart, Susan B. Katz

Matthew Dennison's elegant and magisterial biography of Her late Majesty, updated following the death of Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III. 'A worthy and balanced overview of the Queen's life. Dennison is especially good on her childhood... quietly, tactfully, tastefully reverent.'The Times The death of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022 was more than just a moment of profound sadness; her passing marked the end of an era in our national life – and the final closing of the Elizabethan Age. For millions of people, both in Britain and across the world, Elizabeth II was the embodiment of monarchy. Her long life spanned nearly a century of national and global history, from a time before the Great Depression to the era of Covid-19. Her reign embraced all but seven years of Britain's postwar history up to the accession of her son King Charles III; she was served by fifteen UK prime ministers from Churchill to Truss, and witnessed the administrations of fourteen US presidents from Truman to Biden. In this brand-new biography of the longest-reigning sovereign in British history, Matthew Dennison traces her life and reign across an era of unprecedented and often seismic social change. Stylish in its writing and nuanced in its judgements, The Queen charts the joys and triumphs as well as the disappointments and vicissitudes of a remarkable royal life; it also assesses the achievement of a woman regarded as the champion of a handful of 'British' values endorsed – if no longer practised – by the bulk of the nation: service, duty, steadfastness, charity and stoicism.

Objev podobné jako The Queen - Matthew Dennison

Hvězda oblíbeného seriálu Přátelé nás ve svém otevřeném, vtipném, nesmlouvavě upřímném a mnohé odhalujícím životopise zavede nejen do zákulisí natáčení legendárního sitcomu, ale i vlastního boje se závislostí. Matthew Perry nechává ve svém výjimečném životním příběhu čtenáře nahlédnout do nahrávacího studia nejúspěšnějšího komediálního seriálu všech dob a zároveň se otevřeně svěřuje se svým bojem se závislostí.S jedinečným stylem, bezmeznou upřímností a svým typickým humorem barvitě líčí podrobnosti z celoživotního zápasu se zdravotními problémy a odhaluje, co k nim přivedlo člověka, kterému alespoň na první pohled nemůže v životě nic chybět. Přátelé, lásky a ten ohromný průšvih je nezapomenutelný osobní příběh, ve kterém autor sdílí nejintimnější podrobnosti o ztracené lásce, o nejtemnějších hodinách svého života a o těch nejlepších přátelích. Neotřesitelně upřímná, dojemná a zároveň vtipná. Právě taková je Perryho autobiografie, na kterou nejen fanoušci seriálu Přátelé dlouho netrpělivě čekali.Matthew Perry je americko-kanadský herec, komik a producent.

Objev podobné jako Přátelé, lásky a ten ohromný průšvih - Matthew Perry

Audiokniha: Spánok patrí k najdôležitejším, ale najmenej pochopeným aspektom nášho života, zdravia a dlhovekosti. Donedávna vedci nedokázali odpovedať na otázky prečo spíme, ako spánok pomáha nášmu telu a mozgu, prečo nás postihnú ničivé zdravotné následky, keď nespíme. Najmä v porovnaní s našimi ostatnými základnými životnými potrebami jesť, piť a rozmnožovať sa, sme účel spánku dlhé roky nedokázali pochopiť. Prudký príval vedeckých objavov za ostatné dve desaťročia však do tejto oblasti vniesol nové svetlo. Teraz nám vynikajúci neurovedec a odborník na spánok Matthew Walker umožňuje porozumieť životnej dôležitosti spánku a snívania. Okrem mnohých iných funkcií, spánok posilňuje našu schopnosť učiť sa, zapamätávať si a robiť logické rozhodnutia. Usmerňuje naše emócie, dopĺňa imunitný systém, dolaďuje metabolizmus a reguluje náš apetít. Snívanie upokojuje bolestné spomienky a vytvára priestor virtuálnej reality, v ktorom mozog spája minulé poznanie so súčasným a podnecuje kreativitu. Walker odpovedá na dôležité otázky o spánku: Ako vplýva na spánok kofeín a alkohol? Čo sa skutočne deje počas REM spánku? Prečo sa náš spánok v priebehu života mení? Ako na nás vplývajú bežné lieky na spanie, môžu spôsobiť dlhodobé poškodenie? Vďaka zmapovaniu najnovších prelomových vedeckých objavov a zhrnutiu dekád výskumov a klinickej praxe Walker vysvetľuje, ako nám môže spánok pomôcť s učením, ako nám môže zlepšiť náladu a úroveň energie, regulovať hormóny, preventívne pôsobiť proti rakovine, Alzheimerovej chorobe a cukrovke, ako môže spomaliť prejavy starnutia, zvýšiť dlhovekosť, zlepšiť vzdelávanie a predĺžiť dĺžku života našich detí a podporiť našu efektivitu, úspešnosť a produktivitu. Prenikavá, fascinujúca, vyčerpávajúca a zrozumiteľná kniha Prečo spíme čitateľom úplne zmení chápanie a oceňovanie spánku a snov. Matthew Walker, PhD. je profesorom neurovied a psychológie na Kalifornskej univerzite v Berkeley, riaditeľom univerzitného Laboratória spánku a neurozobrazovania a bývalým profesorom psychiatrie na Harvardovej univerzite. Publikoval viac než sto vedeckých štúdií a vystúpil v televíznych reláciách 60 minutes, Nova, BBC News a v rozhlasovej relácii Science Friday stanice National Public Radio. Dielo Prečo spíme je jeho prvou knihou. Objasňuje, ako si môžeme podmaniť pretvárajúcu silu spánku a zmeniť tak svoj život k lepšiemu.

Objev podobné jako Prečo spíme - Matthew Walker - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Kolik hodin jste dnes v noci spali? Pokud méně než osm, pak asi stejně jako většina lidstva trpíte spánkovou deprivací. A přicházíte o to nejlepší. Lidé, kteří si dopřávají dostatek spánku, jsou zdravější, chytřejší, štíhlejší, atraktivnější a šťastnější. Příčinu své únavy a zdravotních potíží hledejte v nedostatku kvalitního spánku a pak teprve jinde. Audiokniha předního světového neurovědce Matthewa Walkera odkrývá nejnovější poznatky z výzkumu spánku a ukazuje, že evoluce nás touto bezbrannou a neproduktivní fází denního rytmu nevybavila náhodou. Díky převratnému rozvoji a dostupnosti zobrazovacích metod dokáže věda poprvé v historii zodpovědět, proč vůbec spíme, jak spánek prospívá našemu tělu a mozku a proč má neřešená dlouhodobá spánková deprivace tak ničivé následky pro naše zdraví. Walker fascinujícím způsobem objasňuje vliv spánku na logické rozhodování, učení a paměť, na seřizování našich emocí a imunitní systém, ale i metabolismus a chuť k jídlu. A přesvědčivě dokládá, že chronický nedostatek kvalitního spánku nás může nejen mnoha různými způsoby zabít, ale také ovlivnit rozhodování a chování celé společnosti. Seznamte se i vy s posledními vědeckými objevy, díky nimž pochopíte, jaký elixír zdraví, štěstí i moudrosti ve svých životech (a postelích) máme. V knize najdete i rady, jak odstranit různé špatné návyky a další překážky, které brání kvalitnímu spánku vás i vašich blízkých. Kniha byla přeložená do více jak 30 jazyků a již teď mění životy jednotlivců i celých společností. V audioknize se mimo jiné dozvíte: Jak poznat svůj chronotyp a pochopit jeho neměnný vztah s cirkadiánním rytmem těla. Spánek významně snižuje riziko srdečního infarktu a mrtvice, chrání před rakovinou, Alzheimerovou chorobou a diabetem typu II Co nového víme o NREM a REM fázích spánku a jaký mají vliv na odvádění toxických metabolitů z mozku Jak sny zmírňují traumata i bolestivé vzpomínky a podněcují kreativitu. Kdy nejpozději požívat kofein, proč se držet dál od prášků na spaní a kdy si pomoci tabletou melatoninu Jak se mění vzory spánku v průběhu života a proč nechat teenagery ráno dospat. O alarmujícím poklesu imunity po probdělé noci. Stačí spát méně než pět hodin a riziko, že způsobíte za volantem vážnou nehodu vzroste 10x. O kolik procent stoupne počet infarktů myokardu den po přechodu na letní čas. A hlavně, jak se znovu naučit dobře usínat a zdravě spát. Řekli o knize „Důkazy, které Walker předkládá, jsou víc než dostačující k tomu, abyste šli spát. Nejde o otázku volby, ale přežití. Čím kratší dobu spíte, tím kratší dobu žijete.“ — The Guardian „Tohle není kniha, ale manuál k utajené superschopnosti nás všech: kvalitnímu spánku, který léčí, regeneruje a udržuje naše tělo i mozek v perfektní kondici. Jedna z nejdůležitějších knih o zdraví vůbec.“ — Robert Vlach, autor bestselleru Na volné noze „Když vám podstatu spánku vysvětlí ředitel spánkové a neurozobrazovací laboratoře, tak vám pochopení PROČ pomůže i s JAK.“ — People „Neurolog objevil revoluční metodu, jak být chytřejší, atraktivnější, štíhlejší, šťastnější, zdravější a jak nedostat rakovinu – kvalitní noční spánek. Asi je předčasné říkat, že mi Proč spíme zachránilo život, ale už teď můžu říct, že se stalo hlasitým budíčkem.“ — The Guardian „Důležitá a podnětná kniha, kterou byste měli číst s vědomím, že autor, jak sám říká, miluje spánek a všechny, kteří spí. Ale prosím, nezačínejte ji číst před spaním.“ — Financial Times „Většina z nás netuší, co se děje v třetině života věnované spánku. Matthew Walker srozumitelně a poutavě odhaluje všechna tajemství, která spánek provázela po věky. Číst Proč spíme je potěšením, které vás donutí pokračovat navzdory večerce. — Daniel Gilbert, profesor psychologie na Harvardu a autor knih Matthew Walker (1973) působí jako profesor neurovědy a psychologie na Kalifornské univerzitě v Berkeley, kde také založil Centrum pro výzkum lidského spánku. Svému bádání se věnuje více než 20 let a jako „spánkový diplomat“ burcuje veřejnost a politiky po celém světě. Borek Kapitančik (1966) Moderátor, textař, voice-over interpret. Poprvé jeho hlas zazněl v jihomoravském éteru v roce 1991, tehdy na vlnách prvního brněnského soukromého rádia, v letech 1995–2017 působil v Radiu Kiss Hády. Je autorem knihy Pop Story (2003), mapující významná výročí v historii pop-music. Od roku 2006 spolupracuje s brněnským Tyflocentrem, pro nějž načítá časopis Chaloupka a díla nevidomých autorů. Od roku 2008 bývá pravidelně mezi nominovanými na ocenění Brno Top 100 pro nejznámější osobnosti jihomoravské metropole.

Objev podobné jako Proč spíme - Matthew Walker - audiokniha

Kto z nás by nechcel stretnúť toho pravého partnera a žiť s ním šťastne, až kým nepomrie? Napriek tomu často robíme rozhodnutia, ktoré nás od našej ideálnej lásky skôr vzďaľujú a vedú do slepých uličiek, v ktorých sa nechcene ocitáme znova a znova. Matthew Hussey, asi najznámejší vzťahový kouč súčasnosti, vám ukáže, že už tápať nemusíte. Či už ste single, vo fáze rozchodu, zaseknutí v nevhodnom vzťahu, randíte, alebo by ste najradšej hodili flintu do žita a označili sa za beznádejný prípad, riešenie vždy existuje. Kľúčové slová sú láska k sebe, ochota zmeniť sa, základná životná spokojnosť, pevné štandardy, nekompromisnosť vo výbere partnera a úprimnosť. V tejto knihe plytké myšlienky rozhodne nenájdete. Ak ste pripravení rozlúsknuť svoje neprospešné vzťahové vzorce a začať vyžarovať šťastie, Matthew vám ukáže, ako na to úspešne a efektívne.

Objev podobné jako Ako randiť a nezblázniť sa do toho nepravého - Matthew Hussey

Matthew's Gospel tells the complete story of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.Facing every page of Scripture in this elegant presentation of Matthew's Gospel is a lined page for note-taking and journalling. Use it during sermons, Bible studies or as part of your own devotions to capture your response to God's word, be it artistic, academic or somewhere in between.This edition uses British spelling, punctuation and grammar to allow the Bible to be read more naturally.Royalties from all sales of the NIV Bible help Biblica in their work of translating and distributing Bibles around the world.

Objev podobné jako NIV Gospel of Matthew for Journalling - kolektiv autorů

A fascinating guide to decoding the secret language of the churches of England through the medieval carved markings and personal etchings found on our church walls from archaeologist Matthew Champion.''Rare, lovely glimmers of everyday life in the Middle Ages.'' -- The Sunday Times''A fascinating and enjoyable read'' -- ***** Reader review''Superb'' -- ***** Reader review''Riveting'' -- ***** Reader review''Compelling, moving and fascinating'' -- ***** Reader review*****************************************************************************************************Our churches are full of hidden messages from years gone by and for centuries these carved writings and artworks have lain largely unnoticed.Having launched a nationwide survey to gather the best examples, archaeologist Matthew Champion shines a spotlight on a forgotten world of ships, prayers for good fortune, satirical cartoons, charms, curses, windmills, word puzzles, architectural plans and heraldic designs.Here are strange medieval beasts, knights battling unseen dragons, ships sailing across lime-washed oceans and demons who stalk the walls. Latin prayers for the dead jostle with medieval curses, builders'' accounts and slanderous comments concerning a long-dead archdeacon.Strange and complex geometric designs, created to ward off the ''evil eye'' and thwart the works of the devil, share church pillars with the heraldic shields of England''s medieval nobility.Giving a voice to the secret graffiti artists of Medieval times, this engaging, enthralling and - at times - eye-opening book, with a glossary of key terms and a county-by-county directory of key churches, will put this often overlooked period in a whole new light.

Objev podobné jako Medieval Graffiti - Matthew Champion

SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER. This positive and empowering guide, by bestselling mindset author Matthew Syed, will help boys and girls build resilience, fulfil their potential and become successful, happy, awesome adults. I'm no good at sport ... I can't do maths ... I really struggle with exams ... Sound familiar? If you believe you can't do something, the chances are you won't try. But what if you really could get better at maths, or sport or exams? In fact, what if you could excel at anything you put your mind to? You Are Awesome can help you do just that, inspiring and empowering young readers to find the confidence to realise their potential. The first children's book from Times journalist, two-time Olympian and best-selling mindset author Matthew Syed, it uses examples of successful people from Mozart to Serena Williams to demonstrate that success really is earned rather than given, and that talent can be acquired. With hard work and determination, practice and self-belief, and, most importantly, a Growth Mindset, there's no reason why anyone can't achieve anything. Practical, insightful and positive, this is the book to help children build resilience, embrace their mistakes and grow into successful, happy adults.

Objev podobné jako You Are Awesome - Matthew Syed