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In these inspiring essays about why we read, Proust explores all the pleasures and trials that we take from books, as well as explaining the beauty of Ruskin and his work, and the joys of losing yourself in literature as a child. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves – and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives – and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

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One of the greatest, most entertaining reading experiences in any language, Marcel Proust''s In Search of Lost Time Vol. 1: The Way by Swann''s is published in a new translation from the French by Lydia Davis in Penguin Classics.The Way by Swann''s is one of the great novels of childhood, depicting the impressions of a sensitive boy of his family and neighbours, brought dazzlingly back to life by the famous taste of a madeleine. It contains the separate short novel, A Love of Swann''s, a study of sexual jealousy that forms a crucial part of the vast, unfolding structure of In Search of Lost Time. This book established Proust as one of the greatest voices of the modern age - satirical, sceptical, confiding and endlessly varied in his responses to the human condition.Since the original pre-war translation Remembrance of Things Past by C. K. Scott Moncrieff and Terence Kilmartin, there has been no completely new rendering of Proust''s French original into English. This translation brings to the fore a more sharply engaged, comic and lucid Proust. As the great story unfolds from its magical opening scenes to its devastating end, it is this Penguin Classics edition of In Search of Lost Time that makes Proust accessible to a new generation.Marcel Proust (1871-1922) is generally viewed as the greatest French novelist and perhaps the greatest European novelist of the 20th century. He lived much of his later life as a reclusive semi-invalid in a sound-proofed flat in Paris, giving himself over entirely to writing his masterpiece In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps perdu).If you enjoyed In Search Of Lost Time, you might like James Joyce''s Ulysses, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.''The latest Penguin Proust is a triumph, and will bring this inexhaustible artwork to new audiences throughout the English-speaking world''Sunday Telegraph

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One of the greatest translations of all time: Scott Moncrieff''s classic version of Proust, published in three volumes. This third volume includes The Captive, The Sweet Cheat Gone and Time Regained.Proust''s masterpiece is one of the seminal works of the twentieth century, recording its narrator''s experiences as he grows up, falls in love and lives through the First World War. A profound reflection on art, time, memory, self and loss, it is often viewed as the definitive modern novel. C. K. Scott Moncrieff''s famous translation from the 1920s is today regarded as a classic in its own right and is now available in three volumes in Penguin Classics.This third volume includes The Captive, The Sweet Cheat Gone and Time Regained.''Scott Moncrieff''s [volumes] belong to that special category of translations which are themselves literary masterpieces ... his book is one of those translations, such as the Authorized Version of the Bible itself, which can never be displaced'' - A. N. Wilson''For the reader wishing to tackle Proust your guide must be C K Scott Moncrieff ... There are some who believe his headily perfumed translation of À la recherche du temps perdu conjures Belle Époque France more vividly even than the original'' - Telegraph''I was more interested and fascinated by your rendering than by Proust''s creation'' - Joseph Conrad to Scott Moncrieff

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Can we truly know the one we love? In this painfully candid book Marcel Proust looks straight into the green eye of every lover’s jealous struggle. He broods on why we are driven to try possess one another, how jealousy can outlive death, and whether we can ever reclaim those careless days of first love. There is no greater chronicler of jealousy’s darkest fears and destructive suspicions than Proust.Selected from the book In Search of Lost Time by Marcel ProustVINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS.A series of short books by the world’s greatest writers on the experiences that make us humanAlso in the Vintage Minis series:Desire by Haruki MurakamiEating by Nigella LawsonHome by Salman RushdieBabies by Anne Enright

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''The memory of a particular image is only regret for a particular moment...''The Swann Way is the first volume of Marcel Proust''s In Search of Lost Time (1913-27), one of the most important novels of the twentieth century. The work is a portal to Proust''s novel and an introduction to its unforgettable first-person narrator-protagonist. Immersed in themes of time, memory, identity, art, sensation, love, and jealousy, the narrator embarks on the story of his life and the paths he takes towards fulfilling his vocation as a writer. Principally focused on the narrator''s childhood, this volume lays the foundation of Proust''s extraordinary literary edifice. The first volume in a major new translation of In Search of Lost Time, co-edited by Brian Nelson and Adam Watt.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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''I was at one of those periods in youth--vacant, without any particular love object--when, like a lover seeing his beloved in all things, we desire, we seek, we see Beauty everywhere.''In the Shadow of Girls in Blossom, the second volume of Proust''s In Search of Lost Time (1913-27), is a novel of exploration and (self-) discovery, continuing the story of the narrator''s youth and adolescence. From the enclosed spaces of the fin-de-siècle social world that revolves around Madame Swann, we move to the fictional town of Balbec on the Normandy coast, a place where the social classes intermingle with mutual fascination. Against the ever-changing backdrop of the sea--a constant reminder of beauty, mutability, and the vastness of the world beyond individual human affairs--the narrator encounters individuals who will shape his experience and indelibly colour his outlook on that world. He finds a friend in the aristocratic Robert de Saint-Loup and is perplexed by his enigmatic uncle the Baron de Charlus; he finds a tutelary figure in Elstir, the gifted, idiosyncratic painter; and in Albertine he comes to recognise the blossoming girl who will become the love--and the bane--of his life. The novel provides a breath-taking illumination of what it is to encounter beauty and to seek to understand our relation to it, in people, in experiences, in art, or the landscape around us. An exploration of the thrills of infatuation, the fallibility of perception, and how desire builds and ebbs, the narrative prepares readers for the love affair that will define the narrator''s future existence and shape the volumes of In Search of Lost Time to come.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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THE ACCLAIMED FULLY REVISED EDITION OF THE SCOTT MONCRIEFF AND KILMARTIN TRANSLATIONWithin a Budding Grove describes the first shoots of an astonishing love affair. When Proust's adolescent narrator travels from Paris to the sunny seaside town of Balbec he meets an intriguing set of new acquaintances who provide him with both friendship and entertainment. Most significantly of all he meets a dark-haired girl with sparkling eyes and a tiny beauty spot on her chin: the mysterious Albertine, who will become the great love of his life.

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THE ACCLAIMED FULLY REVISED EDITION OF THE SCOTT MONCRIEFF AND KILMARTIN TRANSLATIONIn The Guermantes Way Proust''s narrator recalls his initiation into the dazzling world of Parisian high society. Looking back over his time in the glamorous salons of the aristocracy, he satirises this shallow world and his own youthful infatuation with it. His observations, and his experiences with his lover Albertine, also educate him in the volatile nature of desire as he walks the path towards adulthood.

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In The Guermantes Way Proust's narrator recalls his initiation into the dazzling world of Parisian high society. Looking back over his time in the glamorous salons of the aristocracy, he satirises this shallow world and his own youthful infatuation with it. His observations, and his experiences with his lover Albertine, also educate him in the volatile nature of desire as he walks the path towards adulthood.

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Proust's masterpiece is one of the seminal works of the twentieth century, recording its narrator's experiences as he grows up, falls in love and lives through the First World War. A profound reflection on art, time, memory, self and loss, it is often viewed as the definitive modern novel, and C. K.Scott Moncrieff's famous translation from the 1920s is now regarded as a classic in its own right.

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Proust's masterpiece is one of the seminal works of the twentieth century, recording its narrator's experiences as he grows up, falls in love and lives through the First World War. A profound reflection on art, time, memory, self and loss, it is often viewed as the definitive modern novel, and C. K.Scott Moncrieff's famous translation from the 1920s is now regarded as a classic in its own right.

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Proust's masterpiece is one of the seminal works of the twentieth century, recording its narrator's experiences as he grows up, falls in love and lives through the First World War. A profound reflection on art, time, memory, self and loss, it is often viewed as the definitive modern novel, and C. K.Scott Moncrieff's famous translation from the 1920s is now regarded as a classic in its own right.

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Kniha – autor Jean-Yves Tadié, 664 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Bezmála dvacet let uplynulo od napsání prvního dílu tohoto pozoruhodného životopisu o neméně pozoruhodném muži. Bylo tedy právě načase, aby i čeští čtenáři měli možnost nahlédnout do nejtemnějších zákoutí života a duše velkého spisovatele, jakým byl Marcel Proust. Biografie, kterou vám předkládáme, je bezesporu tou nejhodnotnější knihou, která kdy o Proustovi vyšla. Jen málo odborníků by se mohlo tohoto úkolu zhostit s větší pokorou a zároveň důrazem na fakticitu informací než Jean-Yves Tadié, jenž proustovskému bádání zasvětil mnoho let intenzivní práce. V tomto díle je vše, co se můžeme o Proustovi dozvědět, vše, co je nutné znát, abychom pochopili jeho osobnost a jeho dílo. Konečně máme možnost zjistit, kým autor Hledání ztraceného času skutečně byl a co vše následně utvářelo hodnotu literárního odkazu, co po sobě zanechal. Na devíti stech stranách prvního dílu publikace, jež...

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Audiokniha: Swannova láska je druhou částí prvního dílu monumentálního Proustova Hledání ztraceného času - U Swanna (1913). Marcel Proust zde evokuje bývalého dandyho, který se zamiluje do ženy špatné pověsti, Odette de Crécy. Jeho láska prochází všemi fázemi lidských radostí a utrpení, až skončí v kruté žárlivosti. Samostatný, kompaktní, bohatý a spletitý svět Hledání ztraceného času klade důraz na vnitřní život postav, román rezignuje na klasickou kompozici. Životní skepse vyznívá nakonec v důvěru v hodnotu věci, jež přesahuje a přežije člověka-tvůrce: umělecké dílo. Z překladu Josefa Heyduka pro rozhlas připravil Jan Petrásek. V režii Petra Adlera účinkují Taťjana Medvecká, Pavel Soukup a Otakar Brousek ml.

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Bezmála dvacet let uplynulo od napsání prvního dílu tohoto pozoruhodného životopisu o neméně pozoruhodném muži. Bylo tedy právě načase, aby i čeští čtenáři měli možnost nahlédnout do nejtemnějších zákoutí života a duše velkého spisovatele, jakým byl Marcel Proust. Biografie, kterou vám předkládáme, je bezesporu tou nejhodnotnější knihou, která kdy o Proustovi vyšla. Jen málo odborníků by se mohlo tohoto úkolu zhostit s větší pokorou a zároveň důrazem na fakticitu informací než Jean-Yves Tadié, jenž proustovskému bádání zasvětil mnoho let intenzivní práce. V tomto díle je vše, co se můžeme o Proustovi dozvědět, vše, co je nutné znát, abychom pochopili jeho osobnost a jeho dílo. Konečně máme možnost zjistit, kým autor Hledání ztraceného času skutečně byl a co vše následně utvářelo hodnotu literárního odkazu, co po sobě zanechal. Na devíti stech stranách prvního dílu publikace, jež obnažuje autorův život od jeho narození po první léta 20. století, se nám otevírá překvapující svět génia, který můžeme prožívat takřka po minutách ve Swanovském opojení. Biografie Marcela Prousta není jen biografií muže z vysoké společnosti, který se vyrovnával s vážnou nemocí, homosexualitou i nedostatkem uznání. Je to především biografie člověka, který svou velikost těžil z toho, co tvořil. Neboť právě tomu se zcela obětoval.

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The Seventy-Five Folios and Other Unpublished Manuscripts contain early versions of six episodes later included in Marcel Proust’s In Search of Lost Time. Discovered in 2018 and presented here for the first time in English, the folios reveal the autobiographical extent of Proust’s work and the “sacred moment” when his genius blossomed.

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Get ready to go back to school by counting the first 12 days of kindergarten with this fun-filled picture book inspired by “The 12 Days of Christmas” — perfect for fans of Natasha Wing’s “The Night Before” series. Includes stickers for a great school-time reward! On the first day of kindergarten, a new student finds ONE classroom cubby of his very own. On the second day, he sees TWO yummy snacks. The third day? THREE friends! Each of the first 12 fun-filled days of kindergarten are illuminated in this cumulative rhyming storybook based on “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Kindergartners and their parents and teachers will love spotting all the fun things to find in the classroom. It’s a great way to calm first-day-of-school jitters by talking about what to expect once school is under way. And the book includes stickers—perfect treats for the first 12 days of school. Also available: The 12 Days of Preschool, The 12 Days of Halloween, and The 12 Days of Valentine''s. "Warm and comforting, it shows kids what to expect during their first days at school." —ReadBrightly

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365 Days of Art is an inspiring journal designed to help readers and budding artists nurture their creativity and explore their feelings through the medium of art.Featuring an activity for every day of the year, from simple tasks like drawing shapes and lines to more considered tutorials such as calligraphy writing and shading, each task is designed to expand your creative skills and spark the artist within.With helpful hints and tips as well as more considered tasks to help build your creative confidence, 365 Days of Art is a beautiful keepsake as well as well as a powerful tool for positive change.Discover all the books in the 365 Days of Art series: 365 Days of Art, 365 Days of Art in Nature, 365 Days of Creativity, 365 Days of Drawing.

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The most comprehensive and practical guide to understanding and applying the science of reading to improve literacy instruction. After effectively teaching phonics in the early grades, what does the science of reading tell us should happen in literacy classes? The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading by Doug Lemov, Erica Woolway, and Colleen Driggs, addresses the pressing challenges educators face in effectively incorporating the Science of Reading into their instruction once students already know how to decode. By offering actionable guidance grounded in seven evidence-based principles, this book helps teachers elevate their instructional practices and better prepare students to be lifelong readers and thinkers. Grounded in proven classroom instruction, the book focuses on techniques that can allow teachers to use the science as effectively and actionably as possible. The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading is enhanced with more than 50 video clips from the classroom and covers ways to practically apply the Science of Reading. The book describes the often overlooked role of fluency in reading comprehension, even into the high school years; the profound importance of managing and socializing attention in an age of technology; the central role of background knowledge in understanding text; and the doubly important role of teaching vocabulary as a form of knowledge. It adds a discussion of how writing can make students better readers and how important it is that reading classes focus on reading actual books—great ones, ideally. And it closes with a discussion of close reading and the challenge of preparing students to rise to the challenge of complex text. Inside the book: An innovative approach to building and reinforcing background knowledge in readingOver 50 video demonstrations of effective teaching techniquesSample lesson plans and materials for immediate classroom application The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading is essential for educators, literacy coaches, and administrators who aim to foster rigorous literacy instruction in their classrooms and schools. This guide shows you how to implement techniques that ensure students find joy in reading and become better, wiser, more engaged and more motivated readers, both in their classrooms and in their lives beyond.

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Author of 365 Days of Drawing. Lise Herzog is an accomplished teacher of pen and pencil skills. Her first work with Firefly is notable for the thoroughness of its easy lessons, progressing from a few simple lines to shading and texture... over 365 days. When it comes to drawing, "practice makes perfect." In 365 Days of Drawing People, Herzog shows how, with a few strokes of the pencil, you can make a simple likeness of infant, toddler, young adult and older people -- people with work and age lines in their faces. And progressively, through the year, make more complex drawings of hands and limbs, faces and hair, and have multiple perspectives of the same person, or drawings of bodies in motion. Each drawing is shown in black on the page, but the days of the year and title of the drawing are in 4-color, so that the book is a lively and inspiring presentation. Better still, like the original 365 Days of Drawing, this new book is very thick, and quarter-bound in real cloth, looking like a real traditional artist''s notebook or sketchpad. This feature has been a notable factor in the success of the original book -- despite its modest retail price, it looks like a million!

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This stunning photobook delves into the lives of the thousands of cats that live on the streets of Istanbul. The photographs show the unique personalities of these street cats, each with its own story and charm. From lounging on cobblestones and shop fronts, to perching on colorful market stalls, the cats appear in a variety of urban settings, offering a glimpse into the vibrant spirit and culture of Istanbul and its local inhabitants. The book explores how the feral cats of Istanbul are represented in various media, with social media, notably TikTok and Instagram, a particular medium through which Istanbul’s cats have gained widespread popularity. The historical and contemporary cultural significance of cats in Turkish society is presented in essays by the photographer Marcel Heijnen, haiku by Ian Row, and even first-person accounts written from the perspectives of the cats themselves—all interwoven with Heijnen’s beautiful photography.

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A snobbish Danish literary author is challenged to write a crime novel in thirty days, travelling to a small village in Iceland for inspiration, and then a body appears … an atmospheric, darkly funny, twisty debut thriller, first in an addictive new series. ‘An original and thoroughly enjoyable treat’ Guardian BOOK OF THE YEAR ‘Dark and sharp … A lot of fun’ Val McDermid ‘Witty, dark, meta, ingenious and hugely compelling. I LOVED the Icelandic setting and satirical observations’ Will Dean ‘Hilariously scathing. Satirises genre fiction while creating a first-class example of it, full of suspects, red herrings and twists … wit and originality make it a joy to read’ Mark Sanderson, The Times CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR **Winner of the Harald Mogensen Prize for Best Danish Crime Novel****Shortlisted for the Glass Key Award****Winner of the Crime Fiction Lover Award for Best Crime Book in Translation****Longlisted for the CWA Crime Fiction in Translation Dagger****Shortlisted for the Capital Crime Fingerprint Awards: Best Debut** COMING SOON TO NETFLIX. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Copenhagen author Hannah is the darling of the literary community and her novels have achieved massive critical acclaim. But nobody actually reads them, and frustrated by writer’s block, Hannah has the feeling that she’s doing something wrong. When she expresses her contempt for genre fiction, Hanna is publicly challenged to write a crime novel in thirty days. Scared that she will lose face, she accepts, and her editor sends her to Húsafjöður – a quiet, tight-knit village in Iceland, filled with colourful local characters – for inspiration. But two days after her arrival, the body of a fisherman’s young son is pulled from the water … and what begins as a search for plot material quickly turns into a messy and dangerous investigation that threatens to uncover secrets that put everything at risk … including Hannah… Atmospheric, dramatic and full of nerve-jangling twists and turns, Thirty Days of Darkness is a darkly funny, unsettling debut Nordic Noir thriller that marks the start of a breath-taking new series. ____________________________________ ‘Dark and atmospheric … a bleak and beautiful evocation of Iceland, and Hannah is a pitch-perfect depiction of the bombastic neurosis that we writers know so very well’ Harriet Tyce ‘Such a clever, original twist on the Nordic Noir tradition – darkly humorous and utterly captivating’ Eva Björg Ægisdóttir ‘A fantastic debut … Darkly funny, tense and a lot of poking fun at crime-writing’ Tariq Ashkanani ‘Delightfully dark’ Antti Tuomainen ‘So atmospheric’ Crime Monthly ‘An absolute gem … a superb mix of humour and dark, twisty crime fiction with an added layer of contemplation regarding what makes books 'literary'. The Icelandic setting is perfectly drawn … Not to be missed' Yrsa Sigurðardóttir ‘Shades of Fargo and Twin Peaks – and there’s no higher praise than that. Absolutely brilliant!’ Rod Reynolds ‘A truly original thriller that perfectly balances humour and suspense’ Vogue ‘A hugely enjoyable read with thrills and laughs, as Hannah sticks her nose in where it’s not welcome’ Michael J. Malone ‘So satisfying … a truly great read’ Lilja Sigurðardóttir ‘A skilful, witty mash-up, playing with tropes of romantic fiction (yes, that popular genre writer turns up in the village and is not so bad after all) and crime fiction (closed community, dark secrets) … really entertaining’ Aly Monroe 'This reminded me somewhat of the more recent, meta efforts of the great Anthony Horowitz’ The Bookbag ‘The most original thriller of the year: realistic, suspenseful and romantic to the very last page. And just when you think you've got the plot figured out, the plot twists again' Politiken

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Meet Alice, the great-granddaughter of the original Alice in Wonderland, and her diverse community of Wonderland friends in this 32-page Level Pre-1 World of Reading book. With a sprinkle of creativity, a dash of curiosity, and a can-do attitude, Alice is ready to confront any kitchen challenge, from catering a mad tea party to baking an unbirthday cake for the Queen of Hearts. Her friends Dad Hatter and his son Hattie, Fergie the White Rabbit, AliceÂ’s pet cat Dinah, and the not-evil-Queen of Hearts and her daughter Princess Rosa, who are of Latino heritage, make her world fun and filled with friendship. This book is part of Disney''s World of Reading series, which provides emerging readers with books that inspire and excite them, featuring characters they love. Each level is designed to help readers navigate the wonderful world of reading at just the right pace.If you like this book, you may also want to consider adding these Disney books to your collection: Alice''s Wonderland Bakery: Unforgettable UnbirthdayWorld of Reading: Meet MiraWorld of Reading: Queen of HeartsWorld of Reading: Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures Campy Camper Day

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Listed as one of the Guardian''s 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time. In September 1945 the fate of Adolf Hitler was a complete mystery. He had simply disappeared, and had been missing for four months. Hugh Trevor-Roper, an intelligence officer, was given the task of solving the mystery. His brilliant piece of detective work not only proved finally that Hitler had killed himself in Berlin, but also produced one of the most fascinating history books ever written. The Last Days of Hitler tells the extraordinary story of those last days of the Thousand Year Reich in the Berlin Bunker. Besieged in the shattered capital, but still dominating the remains of his court, Hitler reiterated the original alternative of Nazism: either total victory or annihilation. This book is the record of that carefully prepared, ceremonious finale to a terrible chapter of history.''Brilliantly written and researched, The Last Days of Hitler remains the most vivid account of the final Wagnerian chapter of Hitler''s tyranny'' – Max Hastings ''This is an incomparable book, by far the best written on any aspect of the second German war: a book sound in scholarship, brilliant in its presentation . . . No words of praise are too strong.'' – A. J. P. Taylor, New Statesman

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Count the 12 days of St. Patrick''s Day with this fun-filled picture book inspired by "The 12 Days of Christmas"--perfect for fans of Natasha Wing''s The Night Before series. Includes stickers for a fantastic schooltime reward!Count the 12 days of St. Patrick''s Day! On the first day of St. Patrick''s, I was lucky to find... This festive story starts with a shamrock in a field of green, then adds TWO pots of gold, THREE top hats, and so on through twelve busy days leading up to St. Patrick''s Day. Young readers and their caregivers will enjoy counting all the details of the fun preparation for the big day. This simple rhyming story is paired with cheery illustrations and a full page of stickers, making it the perfect springtime gift for kids.

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Inspired by Robert Macfarlane and curated by Jennie Orchard, an anthology of essays about the joys of giving books to children and young people, from some of the world’s most beloved writers. Remember the books that shaped your childhood, sparked your imagination, and ignited a lifelong love of reading? In The Gifts of Reading for the Next Generation, some of the world’s most beloved authors share their own transformative reading experiences — the books and stories that set them on the path of becoming the readers and writers they are today. Following the success of its first edition, The Gifts of Reading, this heartwarming collection of essays is a testament to the enduring power of books. By exploring the stories that shaped them, our authors provide a powerful guide to fostering a love of reading in the children and young people in your life. With contributions from Tristan Bancks, William Boyd, Shankari Chandran, Horatio Clare, Nicola Davies, Imtiaz Dharker, Ursula Dubosarsky, Maisie Fieschi, Pico Iyer, Wayne Karlin, Colum McCann, JohnMichael McCann, Ann Morgan, Sir Michael Morpurgo, Dina Nayeri, Matt Ottley, Nguy?n Phan Qu? Mai, Alice Pung, Diana Reid, Nilanjana Roy, Nikesh Shukla, Nardi Simpson, Madeleine Thien, Thelma Young Lutunatabua, and John Wood, and an afterword by Julia Eccleshare. All royalties generously donated to the two organisations founded by John Wood, Room to Read, and U-Go, promoting literacy and education for girls and young women.

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In this traditional German fairytale, the animals decide to go to Bremen to become musicians. They spot a little house on the way, but the house is full of robbers. The animals decide to scare the robbers out of the house, but will their plan work? This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

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In this follow-up to Twelve Days of Winter here is another book to read or sing along with children. In this reimagined version of The Twelve Days of Christmas, wildlife is observed during summer. The animals enjoy the greening of the land, the blooming of flowers, and the warmth of the sun. Summer is also a busy time for animal parents who are wrangling their little ones. Read or sing along as you observe animals enjoy the first days of summer. For ages 3 to 8. “On the first day of summer we looked around to see, a porcupine in a fir tree.”

Objev podobné jako Twelve Days of Summer - Sherri Maret

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERDiscover the story of Marilyn Monroe and take a deep dive into the shocking circumstances of her death... Electrifying . . . A spellbinding new account of the star s final days by the world s greatest thriller writer - Daily Mail __________________________________BORN IN THE SHADOWS. LIVED FOR THE SPOTLIGHT. WAS SHE MURDERED?Before Marilyn Monroe, there was Norma Jeane. No one would have thought that the girl who spent her childhood between foster homes and orphanages would one day become a global star.The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe tells the extraordinary story of Marilyn Monroe s life and the shocking circumstances of her death.For decades, fans have speculated about the truth of her final days. Was it suicide? A tragic accident? Murder? Drawn from rigorous research, this book seeks answers.Told in vivid, dramatic scenes, James Patterson and Imogen Edwards-Jones uncover the life and death of the remarkable woman who was Marilyn Monroe.__________________________________'A poignant primer on the life and death of the Hollywood star... skilfully weaves the known details into a poignant biography.' - The Times 'Meticulously researched deep dive into the glamorous life of Marilyn Monroe - and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death in 1962.' - The i Paper __________________________________MORE PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL

Objev podobné jako The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe - James Patterson, Imogen Edwards-Jones

Calling all ghosts and ghouls! Venture into 31 Days of Spooky—a fully illustrated, delightfully scary collection of short stories that will send a chill down your spine every day of the Halloween season.When it''s not lurking on your nightstand, this beautiful book is perfectly designed to sit alongside your fall decorations or tablescapes. With its one-of-a-kind daily format, 31 Days of Spooky includes. . .A month of eerie short stories featuring ghosts of all kinds—helpful, harmful, and even canineAn iridescent foiled cover sure to attract a spirit or two and complement your spooky holiday decorFun and fantastical illustrations that bring every ghostly tale to life Whether you''re reading under the covers (just because it is fun!), cozied up with a cup of cocoa, or with friends around the campfire, 31 Days of Spooky is your essential short story collection for a ghostly good time—all October long.

Objev podobné jako 31 Days of Spooky - Harper Celebrate

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

Objev podobné jako Reading Champion: The Pied Piper of Hamelin - Amelia Marshall

12 Days of Bush Christmas is a children's picture book that adapts the lyrics of yuletide classic 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' with a festive Koorie spin. On the first day of Christmas, there's a kookburra laughing in a gum tree. On the second, a coolamon. What will 12 days of Christmas bring? Written and illustrated by the design duo behind Kinya Lerrk, Emma Bamblett (Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara, Ngadjonji and Taungurung) and Megan Van Den Berg (Dja Dja Wurrung, Yorta Yorta and Boon Wurrung), this book is filled with delightful illustrations and First Nations educational content at the end, a beloved gift for children and adults alike.

Objev podobné jako 12 Days of Bush Christmas - Emma Bamblett, Megan Van Den Berg

Named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon.com and the Washington Post Three years ago, Pulitzer Prize-winner Chris Hedges and award-winning cartoonist and journalist Joe Sacco set out to take a look at the sacrifice zones, those areas in America that have been offered up for exploitation in the name of profit, progress, and technological advancement. They wanted to show in words and drawings what life looks like in places where the marketplace rules without constraints, where human beings and the natural world are used and then discarded to maximize profit. Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt is the searing account of their travels.

Objev podobné jako Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt - Joe Sacco, Chris Hedges

The perfect companion to Wonder, the #1 New York Times bestseller! Choose Kind with 365 Days Of Wonder.In Wonder, readers were introduced to memorable English teacher Mr. Browne and his love of precepts. Join Mr. Browne, Auggie, Julian, Summer and Jack in this collection of essays, quotes and words of wisdom. With a precept for each day of the year-drawn from popular songs to children''s books to inscriptions on Egyptian tombstones to fortune cookies!Packed with words of wisdom from such noteworthy people as Anne Frank, Martin Luther King Jr., Confucius, Goethe, Sappho-and over 100 readers of Wonder who sent R. J. Palacio their own precepts-this book is the perfect celebration of everyday wonder and hope!Praise for 356 Days Of Wonder:Palacio has an uncanny grasp of the minds and hearts of 8- to 12-year-olds, and the people who used to be them - New York TimesI love this beautiful little book so much that I want to carry it around with me every day . . . I really can''t say enough good things about it! - Wondrous Reads

Objev podobné jako 365 Days of Wonder - Raquel J. Palaciová

Sometimes all it takes is one long summer weekend for the person you thought you hated to become something more...''It''s about friendship, it''s about life, it''s about how people change . . . I loved it very much'' MARIAN KEYESAfter a disastrous first meeting, Cassie and Marc become arch nemeses. He might have great cheekbones and a sexy French accent but he''s a terrible person who did a terrible thing. Too bad that Cassie''s best friends Lucy and Russell think he''s wonderful.But years later, when an unexpected tragedy strikes their friendship group, Cassie and Marc team up to give Lucy and Russell the best weekend ever so they can make new memories with all of their favourite people. Which means convincing everyone that Cassie and Marc are head over heels in love.After hating him for so long, it takes four bittersweet days for Cassie to wonder if she got Marc all wrong. Can they let go of their troubled past and together, face whatever the future is going to throw at them?⭐Enemies to lovers⭐Fake relationship⭐Grumpy / sunshine⭐Heartfelt and emotional⭐True love⭐Hot, French, male main character⭐Spicy, including a walk-in pantry scene...READERS ARE SWOONING OVER THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER . . .''A delightful and funny romcom filled with depth that made me feel all the feelings . . . the enemies-to-lovers storyline radiates hatred and chemistry, the spice is sizzling, the humour is sharp, and the emotions are heartbreaking'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Exquisitely written and gloriously romantic. I was completely addicted to the story and didn''t want to put it down . . . my favourite book of Manning''s and one of my favourite books ever'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Sarra Manning never fails to deliver and this book is no exception! . . . the heartache felt so raw and authentic . . . the ending was nothing short of perfect - a touching, satisfying conclusion that felt like the cherry on top of an already delicious cake'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Is it heart-achingly sad? Yes! Does it have proper enemies to lovers? Yes! Is the spice, spicy? Yes! Is it written in the most beautiful way that made me upset that I had to put it down to live life occasionally? 1000% yes'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Such an emotional read, I absolutely adored it! So well written and believable characters it pulled strongly at the heartstrings'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''An emotion-wrecking five-star read. This is easily one of my top five reads of the year, it was just that good'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐AND EVEN YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS ARE FALLING HARD FOR SARRA MANNING...''Romantic, funny, sweet and sexy'' MARIAN KEYES''The funny, clever, deeply romantic, sinfully sexy, devastatingly heartbreaking, perfectly uplifting'' CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN''A very swoony, sexy, warm read'' CESCA MAJOR''Emotional and profound and so so hot'' SOPHIE IRWIN''What a wonderful storyteller Sarra Manning is'' JANE CASEY''Funny and sexy and rips along'' FREYA NORTH''Romantic, relatable and heartfelt, while also being such a compelling, intriguing story'' LUCY VINE''This is Sarra at her best . . . I didn''t want to finish it'' HARRIET EVANS''Simply gorgeous - moving, sexy, bittersweet. Sarra Manning always delivers in spades'' LOUISE O''NEILL

Objev podobné jako The Last Days of Summer - Sarra Manning

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds or those reading book band white.

Objev podobné jako Reading Champion: Great Fire of London, The - Katie Woolley

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 7-9-year-olds or those reading book band white.Ulf really wants to go and fight with Sigurd Spearhead and the other Vikings, but he must first prove that he is brave ...

Objev podobné jako Reading Champion: Ulf and the Spear of Power - Ruth Percival

''It''s about friendship, it''s about life, it''s about how people change . . . I loved it very much'' MARIAN KEYES Sometimes all it takes is one long summer weekend for the person you thought you hated to become something more...After a disastrous first meeting, Cassie and Marc become arch nemeses. He might have great cheekbones and a sexy French accent but he''s a terrible person who did a terrible thing. Too bad that Cassie''s best friends Lucy and Russell think he''s wonderful.But years later, when an unexpected tragedy strikes their friendship group, Cassie and Marc team up to give Lucy and Russell the best weekend ever so they can make new memories with all of their favourite people. Which means convincing everyone that Cassie and Marc are head over heels in love.After hating him for so long, it takes four bittersweet days for Cassie to wonder if she got Marc all wrong. Can they let go of their troubled past and together, face whatever the future is going to throw at them?⭐Enemies to lovers⭐Fake relationship⭐Grumpy / sunshine⭐Heartfelt and emotional⭐True love⭐Hot, French, male main character⭐Spicy, including a walk-in pantry scene...READERS ARE SWOONING OVER THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER . . .''A delightful and funny romcom filled with depth that made me feel all the feelings . . . the enemies-to-lovers storyline radiates hatred and chemistry, the spice is sizzling, the humour is sharp, and the emotions are heartbreaking'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Exquisitely written and gloriously romantic. I was completely addicted to the story and didn''t want to put it down . . . my favourite book of Manning''s and one of my favourite books ever'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Sarra Manning never fails to deliver and this book is no exception! . . . the heartache felt so raw and authentic . . . the ending was nothing short of perfect - a touching, satisfying conclusion that felt like the cherry on top of an already delicious cake'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Is it heart-achingly sad? Yes! Does it have proper enemies to lovers? Yes! Is the spice, spicy? Yes! Is it written in the most beautiful way that made me upset that I had to put it down to live life occasionally? 1000% yes'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Such an emotional read, I absolutely adored it! So well written and believable characters it pulled strongly at the heartstrings'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''An emotion-wrecking five-star read. This is easily one of my top five reads of the year, it was just that good'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐AND EVEN YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS ARE FALLING HARD FOR SARRA MANNING...''Romantic, funny, sweet and sexy'' MARIAN KEYES''The funny, clever, deeply romantic, sinfully sexy, devastatingly heartbreaking, perfectly uplifting'' CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN''A very swoony, sexy, warm read'' CESCA MAJOR''Emotional and profound and so so hot'' SOPHIE IRWIN''What a wonderful storyteller Sarra Manning is'' JANE CASEY''Funny and sexy and rips along'' FREYA NORTH''Romantic, relatable and heartfelt, while also being such a compelling, intriguing story'' LUCY VINE''This is Sarra at her best . . . I didn''t want to finish it'' HARRIET EVANS''Simply gorgeous - moving, sexy, bittersweet. Sarra Manning always delivers in spades'' LOUISE O''NEILL

Objev podobné jako The Last Days of Summer - Sarra Manning

A year of easy to progressively harder daily challenges to learn the fundamentals of drawing. You want to learn to draw. You know you have to practice. Every day. But it is that blank sheet of paper that sets off the "what do I draw?" and "I don''t know how to draw it!" panic. That is where 365 Days of Drawing comes in. There is a step-by-step drawing exercise for every day of the year. Each shows the steps from the first line to the last and a brief text explains the steps. You can move through the book front to back or pick and choose. All 365 drawings start with one shape or line -- a circle, an oval, a square, a rectangle, a curved line, a straight line -- upon which the object or person is built. By mixing these basic strokes anything is achievable. The reader can add perspective to go from two- to three-dimensions: create volume turning a square into a box, add depth turning a circle into a cylinder, create distance making railway tracks disappear. A one-quarter view of a box is different than from the front, and an open box even more different. Facial features can be a beginning drawer''s nightmare but not if you know the lines of halves and thirds on which all faces are drawn. At the same time, you will learn anatomy and what goes where when someone is walking, bowling, sleeping, or more. In all, there are more than 50 drawings of people in various poses. The variety is impressive just by using the basic shapes and lines: all straight lines for a xylophone, an Egyptian pyramid, a house all curved lines for a rhinoceros, a high-heeled shoe, a crying baby curved lines mixed with straight lines for a jetliner, a city center, a tennis racket. With its abundance of approachable drawings as well as loads of tips, instruction and inspiration, 365 Days of Drawing will have even the most artistically challenged mastering the art of drawing. Those with experience can use daily challenges to polish their skills.

Objev podobné jako 365 Days of Drawing - Lise Herzog

The final days of the Confederacy saw a kaleidoscope of action in the Eastern Theater, with most Civil War historians focusing on the imminent demise of the Army of Northern Virginia. However, to both Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant, it was the inexorable advance of the Union armies up through the Carolinas in the spring of 1865 that dictated their final moves.William Tecumseh Sherman’s Carolinas campaign has long been overshadowed by the events in Virginia, even as the Confederates recognized it as the crucial, war-winning blow, and pitted a luminous array of their best generals—Johnston, Hardee, Hampton, A. P. Stewart, D. H. Hill, and others—against it. In this work, career military officers Mark A. Smith and Wade Sokolosky rectify the oversight with “No Such Army Since the Days of Julius Caesar,” a careful and impartial examination of Sherman’s advance up the seaboard now in paperback.After his largely unopposed “March to the Sea,” in March 1865 Sherman struck off again north, aiming to unite with Grant and crush Lee between them. The Confederacy in the Carolinas, however, was not yet finished. While Sherman rampaged through South Carolina, Confederate authorities gathered forces to resist him in its northern neighboring state.In North Carolina, the Rebels conceded their vast arsenal at Fayetteville, which the Federals destroyed, but under General Hardee prepared to receive Sherman’s host in the narrow corridor between the Black and Cape Fear rivers at Averasboro. With a number of untried units (former coastal battalions) plus a scattering of veterans in Lafayette McLaws’ division and Joe Wheeler’s cavalry, Hardee created a defense-in-depth reminiscent of four-score years earlier at the battle of Cowpens.At Averasboro, described here in intimate detail, Hardee arrayed his disparate forces into three lines that nearly fought Sherman’s veterans to a standstill until a flank attack won the day for the Union.Strategically, along with Braxton Bragg’s command fighting off a Union thrust from the coast, the battle of Averasboro provided time for Joe Johnston to assemble his forces and contest Sherman’s advance at Bentonville. Without Averasboro, there would have been no Bentonville.Meticulously researched and gracefully written, “No Such Army” explores a long-overlooked clash that had consequences beyond the gallant sacrifices of the men, who by then on both sides knew that the war was approaching its culmination.

Objev podobné jako "No Such Army Since the Days of Julius Caesar" - Smith Mark S., Wade Sokolosky

Find a sense of peace 365 days of the year with this little book of simple tips and encouraging quotesWhen you are ready to take the first step to understand your past pain, this book will support you on your healing journey, helping you to find your way back to yourself, come to terms with the past and look to the future with hope and positivity.Discover practical guidance for a variety of self-care practices and learn how to incorporate these into your daily routine. Within these pages you will uncover:- Ideas to restore your mental, emotional and physical well-being - Simple breathing exercises and grounding rituals to help reduce stress and anxiety- How to find joy in the everyday to lift your spirits- Insightful quotes to help you connect with your inner strengthWith 365 Days of Healing, you will feel empowered to change your story, recover from past traumas and take charge of your life all year round.

Objev podobné jako 365 Days of Healing - Quinn Clark

Packed with simple ideas and inspiring quotes, this little book will help you practice self-care 365 days of the year A simple act of self-care can do incredible things for your physical, mental and emotional well-being. You might think of self-care as bubble baths or expensive spa treatments, but in reality, it can be as simple as going for a short walk, drinking plenty of water or ensuring you get enough sleep. In fact, finding just a small window of time for self-care each day can completely transform the relationship you have with yourself. Within these pages you will find: - Daily tips on the many ways you can practice self-care - Advice for fitting in "me time" each day - A raft of beautiful quotes to inspire you to take good care of yourself And much more! So, make time for yourself with 365 Days of Self-Care. By prioritizing your own needs and allowing yourself to recharge, you'll be able to live as your happiest, healthiest self all year round.

Objev podobné jako 365 Days of Self-Care - Chris Spriggs

''What a fun ride! You will not be able to stop turning the pages until you see how it ends'' Sarina BowenNew York Times bestselling sensation Kylie Scott''s brand new romcom! ''Be quiet and listen: He is cheating on you. The name of your soulmate is Alistair George Arthur Lennox. You will be passed over for the promotion. The winning numbers are 5-8-12-24-39-43. And I''m very sorry to tell you this, but you will die next Sunday.''When Lilah Goodluck saves a woman''s life as they''re crossing a busy L.A. street, the last thing she expects is five unwanted predictions as a reward. Who gives someone the winning lotto numbers then tells them they''ve only got a week to live? And who believes in that nonsense anyway?But when three of her predictions come true within twenty-four hours, Lilah''s disbelief just turns to mild panic. She''s further horrified when she nearly runs a car off the road that belongs to Alistair Lennox, who just happens to be the illegitimate son of the British king.While Alistair is intrigued by her preposterous story, Lilah is adamant about resisting the heat between her and the playboy prince. If she denies he''s her soulmate, then the last prediction can''t come true, right? As the days count down, they become maybe friends . . . and they maybe more. But between the relentless paparazzi and some disapproving royals, finding time for love isn''t easy, especially when her days may be numbered.Praise for KYLIE SCOTT''The perfect balance of wit, steam and heart-warming romance'' HELENA HUNTING''Sweet and spicy - the unique setup, top-notch banter and charming enigma had me hooked'' ANNA E. COLLINS''Witty, smart and supremely sexy'' KATE SPENCER''Angsty, addictive, warm, and loving!'' TIJAN''Perfect for fans of Sarah Hogle and Tessa Bailey'' Library Journal''Strikingly fresh romance'' Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Objev podobné jako The Last Days of Lilah Goodluck - Kylie Scott

Some 66 million years ago, an asteroid some seven miles across slammed into the Earth, leaving a geologic wound over 50 miles in diameter. In the terrible mass extinction that followed, more than half of known species vanish seemingly overnight. But this worst single day in the history of life of Earth was as critical for us as it was for the dinosaurs, as it allowed for evolutionary opportunities that were closed for the previous 100 million years. In The Last Days of the Dinosaurs, Riley Black walks readers through what happened in the days, the years, the centuries and the million years after the impact. Life’s losses were sharp and deeply felt, but the hope carried by the beings that survived sets the stage for the world as we know it now.

Objev podobné jako The Last Days of the Dinosaurs - Riley Black

Get your pens, pencils and crayons ready for an exciting colouring adventure with Peppa!All aboard with Peppa and friends as they drive through a creepy-crawly safari, ride the slide at the fair and comb for seashells at the beach.With 64 brilliant pages, you''ll have days of fun with these easy-to-colour scenes.Want more Peppa? Also available:Peppa Pig: Peppa''s Super Bumper Colouring BookPeppa Pig: Peppa’s Amazing Bumper Colouring BookPeppa Pig: Peppa’s Big Bumper Colouring BookPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, story and novelty books.

Objev podobné jako Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Days of Fun Bumper Colouring Book - Peppa Pig

In 1944, at the age of fifteen, Marceline Loridan-Ivens was arrested in occupied France, along with her father. They were sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau, and forcibly separated. Though he managed to smuggle one last note to her, Marceline never spoke to her father again. But You Did Not Come Back is Marceline’s letter to the father she would never know as an adult. This is a breath-taking memoir by an extraordinary woman, and a deeply moving message from a daughter to a father.

Objev podobné jako But You Did Not Come Back - Marceline Loridan-Ivens

Kniha - autor Jana Raila Hlavsová, 216 stran, anglicky, pevná s přebalem lesklá Seven Czechoslovak parachutists hidden in the crypt of the Church of St. Cyril and Methodius in Resslova Street in Prague for 21 days. From the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich to the very last battle in the church and the church crypt. This is the story of their fate there and the fate of the Czech resistance outside those very walls. Some of it really happened. Some things we can only hope and some things we will never know. These are fictitious diaries based on the real historical events surrounding the Czech resistance and parachutists in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia during May and June 1942. Every single day is based on historical documents, photos and the statements of the resistance members who survived.

Objev podobné jako Diaries from a crypt: The final days of seven parachutists from the time of the Heydrich Terror (978-80-7557-186-1)

Paddywax 12 Days of Christmas Winter Berry, 127 g, Vonné svíčky Vůně do bytu, Vonná svíčka Paddywax 12 Days of Christmas Winter Berry provoní váš domov nádhernou vůní a vytvoří tak útulnou atmosféru, díky níž se budete vždy cítit skvěle. Vlastnosti: ovocná vůně sladké aroma Složení: s obsahem sójového vosku bavlněný knot Jak používat: Nechte vždy svíčku hořet minimálně po tu dobu, než se roztaví celá horní vrstva. Předejdete tak vzniku nežádoucí prohlubně ve vosku. Pro optimální hoření doporučejeme knot pravidelně zastřihávat na doporučenou délku.

Objev podobné jako Paddywax 12 Days of Christmas Winter Berry vonná svíčka 127 g

Baylis & Harding 24 Days of Beauty The Fuzzy Duck, Tělová másla pro ženy, Předvánoční čas je tím nejkrásnějším obdobím roku. Adventní kalendář Baylis & Harding 24 Days of Beauty The Fuzzy Duck vás však přesvědčí, že může být ještě o kousek lepší. Otevřete každý den jedno okénko a prožijte kouzelnou dobu adventu s novými beauty kousky. Sada obsahuje: sprchový gel 10 ks 30 ml sprchový krém 4 ks 30 ml krém na ruce 4 ks 30 ml pěna do koupele 5 ks 30 ml sůl do koupele 5 ks 25 g tělové mléko 2 ks 30 ml tělové máslo 2 ks 30 ml krém na nohy 30 ml Vlastnosti: myje pokožku a zbavuje nečistot pokožku zanechá sametově jemnou a hebkou navrací pokožce komfortní pocit příjemně voní zanechává osvěžující pocit potěší všechny ženy adventní kalendář 24 dárků k rozbalení – od začátku prosince až do Štědrého dne Jak používat: Každý produkt z kosmetického setu používejte dle jeho návodu na etiketě.

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Architekt, profesor a autor mnoha odborných publikací M. Rajniš se rozhodl sepsat vzpomínky ze svého života plného cestování, netradičních zvratů, úspěchů i pádů. Jako buřič a provokatér, který si celý život razí svojí cestu, chce čtenáři ukázat, že i člověk, nýmand, kterého málem strčili do pomocné školy, může žít bezvadný život. "Přál bych si, aby se čtenář při mým vyprávění odvázal, začal mluvit slangem a vychutnal si krásně vyslovený český nadávky, který se skví jako pralinka na dortu." Prof. Ing. arch. Martin Rajniš (* 16. května 1944, Praha) je český architekt a urbanista, spoluzakladatel České komory architektů, několika architektonických kanceláří a zakladatel ateliéru Huť Architektury. Jako pedagog působil na VŠUP v Praze a na Technické univerzitě v Liberci. Je známý především jako autor nové Poštovny na Sněžce nebo Majáku a muzea Járy Cimrmana v Jizerských horách. Věnuje se experimentální architektuře a vztahu architektury k přírodě a k lidské společnosti. Martin Rajniš o knize… Skutečně mám dobrou paměť a už řadu let mě připadalo potřebný podělit se o příběhy, který jsem za posledních 70 let zažil. Osud mi do cesty přihrál milý stvoření, Magdu (Křížkovou) Šebestovou, která mý košatý zhruba, 100 hodinový vyprávění převedla do 900 stran textu, z kterejch posléze vznikl na 120 stranách týhle knihy koncentrovanej elixír toho, podle nás, nejlepšího. Myslím, že čtenáře budou bavit i krásný fotky, mimo jiný i z mejch četnejch exotických cest, kterých tam bude víc než stovka. Dílo se jmenuje 25 344 dnů vzpomínek, což vystihuje 71 let mého života, během něhož jsem toho zažil skutečně hodně - dětství ve staré Praze s nejrůznějšími výchovnými experimenty svého otce, časy chudoby a vzdoru proti bolševikovi, byl jsem dvanáctkrát v kriminále. Strávil jsem čtyři roky na moři, přeplul na malé lodi s jednou krásnou holkou Atlantik. Projezdil jsem stovky tisíc kilometrů po pouštích, divočinách, pralesech, projel jsem horní toky Amazonky, byl jsem v nejzapadlejších koutech Nové Guiney. Ale zároveň jsem řídil jako architekt velké ateliéry a rukama mi prošlo ve stavebních nákladech skoro 14 miliard korun. Zažil jsem Paříž coby bezdomovec i jako nositel světové ceny za architekturu… Spolupráce s Magdou (Křížkovou) Šebestovou Magdu jsem poznal koncem sedmdesátých let, když jsme v době třeskutýho bolševizmu dělali pavilon na výstavu do Kanady - já jako mladej architekt a ona jako hosteska. Pamatoval jsem si ji ještě z doby, kdy jako malá holka zpívala s Jiřím Suchým v Semaforu. Potom jsme se dlouhý roky neviděli a až při rozhovoru pro Xantypu kterej se mnou přišla udělat,jsem si uvědomil, jak se umí ptát, jak se umí bezvadně tvářit a hlavně jak skvěle umí psát… tak jsem jí nabídl, že bychom spolu mohli zkusit to moje vzpomínání napsat a ona, zaplať pánbůh, kývla... 25000 Twenty Five Thousand Days of Memories Prof. Ing. arch. Martin Rajniš (* 16 May 1944, Prague) is a Czech architect and urban designer, co-founder of the Czech Chamber of Architects and several architectural studios, and personal founder of the atelier Architecture Guild. He has taught at the School of Applied Arts in Prague and the Technical University in Liberec. Among his best-known works are the new Post Office atop Mt. Sněžka or the Jára Cimrman Lighthouse and Museum in the Jizera Mountains. His main interests are experimental architecture and the relation between architecture and nature or human societies. Martin Rajniš about the book: "… Really, I have a good memory and for many years now I've felt a need to share the stories that I've experience over the past 70 years. Fate brought across my path one lovely being, Magda (Křížková) Šebestová, who transferred my digressive 100 or so hours of storytelling into 900 pages of text, out of which she then formed into the 120 pages of this book a concentrated elixir of what, in our eyes, was the best. I also think the reader will like the beauti

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