defending the rock nicholas rankin

Two months before he shot himself, Adolf Hitler saw where it had all gone wrong. By failing to seize Gibraltar in the summer of 1940, he had lost the war. The Rock of Gibraltar, a pillar of British seapower since 1704, looked formidable but was extraordinarily vulnerable. Menaced on all sides by Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, Vichy France and Francoist Spain, Gibraltar also had to let thousands of foreigners across its frontier to work every day. Among them came spies and saboteurs, eager to blow up the Rockâ ™s twenty five miles of secret tunnels. Nicholas Rankinâ ™s revelatory book, whose cast of characters includes Haile Selassie, Anthony Burgess and General Sikorski, sets Gibraltar in the wider context of the struggle against Fascism, from Italyâ ™s invasion of Abyssinia, through the Spanish Civil War, to the end of the Second World War.

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NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES. Terrific, fascinating, very funny Daily Mail Hilarious Sun Gripping Literary ReviewHow do we ensure that the guilty are convicted and the innocent walk free?Shortlisted for the Crime Writers Award Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction, true crime meets humour in Defending the Guilty, a hilariously funny and eye-opening exposé of the criminal justice system.Every day, criminal barrister Alex McBride stands up in court and attempts to save people from conviction, prison, even a lifetime behind bars. Sometimes it s a hopeless case. Sometimes he has the chance to right a wrong. But mostly his clients are just plain guilty.In Defending the Guilty, McBride takes us behind the scenes of Britain s criminal justice system. He introduces us to its extraordinary characters and arcane eccentricities, and tells astonishing stories of courtroom triumph and defeat. Whether he s defending hapless teenagers at Harlow Youth Court or prosecuting gold bullion robbers at the Old Bailey, these hair-raising tales reveal that justice rarely operates in quite the way we expect. Expert, authoritative, hilarious - an insider s fearless account of life at the criminal bar Craig Raine, Times Literary Supplement, Books of the Year McBride details his own cock-ups and disasters with the relish of the born humorous writer. Very funny Daily Mail Rollicks along with a good eye for detail and a neat turn of phrase Observer Gripping, engaging, compelling. The real life of criminal barristers is expertly caught Literary ReviewAlex McBride is a criminal barrister. He is the author of the Common Law column in Prospect magazine, has contributed to the New Statesman and various BBC programmes, including From Our Own Correspondent and is the editor of the Famous Trials Penguin Specials series.

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In this in-depth, engaging guide to the Mahabharata, Hindu Studies scholar Nicholas Sutton explores the central messages of the work’s core narratives and passages of instruction, demonstrating how the questions the text poses are as relevant today as they were to those who composed this mighty treatise on human existence.The Mahabharata is a truly vast work of early Sanskrit literature that reflects on a wide range of issues which have concerned people throughout different epochs. Within the context of Indian culture, the significance of the Mahabharata cannot be overstated, as its themes, characters, narratives, and preoccupations have reverberated across the region for centuries. It is well-known that the whole of the epic is structured around a central narrative that tells of an ancient conflict between two branches of the same royal house, the Pandavas and Kauravas. Yet it is also a clearly didactic work that addresses the fundamental meaning of human existence. In Light on the Mahabharata: A Guide to India’s Great Epic, Nicholas Sutton examines the multi-faceted manner in which the Mahabharata does this, elucidating the diverse and multi-layered answers the text offers to the many questions it raises. Sutton’s book explores why the main characters behave in the manner that they do, the vision of life that motivates them, and the extent to which they are able to prioritise enlightened wisdom over narrow self-interest. Unravelling the Sanskrit epic’s myriad lines of reflection, Light on the Mahabharata demonstrates that the questions the work poses and the range of answers it suggests are as relevant in the present day as they were in remote antiquity. OXFORD CENTRE SERIES: The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Publishing Series offers authoritative yet accessible introductions to a wide range of subjects in Hindu Studies. Each book in the series aims to present its subject matter in a form that is engaging and readily comprehensible to persons of all backgrounds – academic or otherwise – without compromising scholarly rigour. The series thus bridges the divide between academic and popular writing by preserving and utilising the best elements of both. Other books in the series include The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and Study Guide; The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape; and Women in the Hindu World. EXPERT AUTHOR: Nicholas Sutton has spent the four decades studying, teaching, and writing on the Mahabharata. Sutton is the Director of the Continuing Education Department of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, an academy for the study of Hindu cultures, societies, philosophies, religions, and languages. He received his PhD from Lancaster University, writing his doctoral dissertation on the Mahabharata, and currently writes and tutors online courses on Hindu religious traditions. EDUCATION AID: This book serves as a comprehensive resource for both classwork and independent study of Hinduism. With the integration of discussion questions, suggested further readings, and glossary of Sanskrit terms, Light on the Mahabharata offers an accessible introduction to this enduring Sanskrit epic.

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A groundbreaking reassessment of W. H. Audenâ ™s early life and poetry, shedding new light on his artistic development as well as on his shifting beliefs about political belonging in interwar England.W. H. Auden is a towering figure in modern literary history with a complex private self. Hannah Arendt wrote that he had â ˜the necessary secretiveness of the great poetâ ™. The Island lays bare for the first time some of the most telling â ˜secretsâ ™ of Audenâ ™s early poetry, his world, his emotional life, his values and the sources of his art.In a book that is an argument but also a story, Nicholas Jenkins gives compelling readings of iconic poems. He presents Auden in the inter-War years as both a visionary writer, creatively dependent on dreams and intuitions, and a traumatized poet, haunted by war and suffering, and shadowed by his outsider status as a privileged but queer man.The Island considers, as well, Audenâ ™s imaginative flirtations with a lyrical nationalism appealing to a poet who, for a while, felt his psyche was like a map of English culture. The narrative ends in Audenâ ™s disillusionment with these potent myths and beliefs and the time when he left â ˜the islandâ ™.Audenâ ™s preoccupations â “ with the vicissitudes of war and the problems of love, belonging and identity â “ are of their time but they still resonate profoundly today. â ˜A superb, deeply researched study of Audenâ ™s early work and identity. Jenkinsâ ™s understanding of young Auden as a poet shaped and haunted by the First World War â “ assimilating the influence of Wilfred Owen, Edward Thomas, Robert Graves, and W. H. R. Rivers â “ is convincing, original, and poignant. Fusing biography, cultural history, and literary criticism in innovative and elegant ways, The Island is a landmark publication in modernist studies.â ™Heather Clark, author of Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plathâ ˜Nicholas Jenkins is one of our most perceptive and resourceful critics. In this wonderful study of the early Auden, he brings to bear history, biography, and an acute sense of the artistic moment to fashion for us a young genius who is conservative, bucolic, gay, a patriotic adherent of post-imperial Little England. Most people work backwards from a writerâ ™s ultimate reputation, but Jenkins gives us a new, unexpected image of a poet developing in the aftermath of World War I and the collapse of modernism.â ™Edmund White, author of The Humble Loverâ ˜The Island is a Copernican Revolution in Auden studies, a revelatory and often exciting book that presents a new and convincing account of Auden s early years. It explores, for the first time, the deep connections between the inner workings of his poems and the worlds of politics and economics. By bringing to light Auden s ambition to be a national poet, Jenkins transforms our understanding of not only Auden himself but all of modernist literature.â ™Edward Mendelson, author of Early Auden and Later Auden

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Old crimes don t stay buried...From the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES Ian Rankin is a genius Lee Child A first-rate thriller but also a forensic examination of contemporary Scottish society INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAYRebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder. A 30-year-old case is being reopened, and Rebus s team from back then is suspected of foul play. With Malcolm Fox as the investigating officer, are the past and present about to collide in a shocking and murderous fashion? And does Rebus have anything to hide? His old colleagues called themselves the Saints , and swore a bond on something called the Shadow Bible . But times have changed and the crimes of the past may not stay hidden much longer, especially with a referendum on Scottish independence just around the corner. Who are the saints and who are the sinners? And can the one ever become the other?**** Ian Rankin s SAINTS OF THE SHADOW BIBLE was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 8th September 2014

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The sixteenth Inspector Rebus novel from Britain s best crime novelist DAILY EXPRESS and No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES Rankin just gets better. The topicality and eye for detail are awesome Jilly Cooper This is possibly the best novel you will read in your life full stop. Yes, it is that good NEWS OF THE WORLDA murder has been committed - but as the victim was a rapist, recently released from prison, no one is too concerned about the crime. That is, until Detective Inspector John Rebus and DS Siobhan Clarke uncover evidence that a serial killer is on the loose...When Rebus also starts looking into the apparent suicide of an MP, he is abruptly warned off the case, not least because the G8 leaders have gathered in Scotland, and Rebus s bosses want him well out of the way. But Rebus has never been one to stick to the rules, and when Siobhan has a very personal reason for hunting down a riot cop, it looks as though both Rebus and Clarke may be up against their own side...**** Ian Rankin s A HEART FULL OF HEADSTONES was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th October 2022 and w/c 1st May 2023

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A marvelous exploration of the special relationship children find with the natural world and the fascination and friendship they find in special rocks, from poet Mary Lyn Ray and artist Felicita Sala.Somewhere, a rock is waiting for you. One just the right color for your windowsill, or just the right shape for drawing a face. Maybe it is a rock from the heart of a mountain that will remind you of how big YOU are inside, too. Maybe it is a rock washed by the sea that knows all about the backs and forths and ups and downs of things. Maybe it is a small rock, just the right size to close your hand around and know that the rock is with you and it is just right. Through vibrant illustration and evocative text, When You Find the Right Rock carries readers along on a journey of discovery, from the mountains to the sea, that’s all about learning the beauty of being in the moment, connecting with nature, and the thrill of finding a precious keepsake to call your own.COOL ROCKS: Whether it’s a special pebble for a pocket or a colorful collection in a box, rocks offer a special kind of companionship and a portable and lasting connection with the natural world. MINDFULNESS FOR KIDS: Our connections with nature reduce stress and increase happiness and resilience. This book is an ode to the presentness that we find in the natural world. NATURE BOOK FOR ALL: A love of the natural world is easy to instill in kids, and it’s so rewarding—both intellectually and emotionally. Here is a wonderful reminder that when we see ourselves in nature, we get in touch with our own depth and texture and lastingness.Perfect for: Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children who love the natural world Teachers and librarians looking for a poetic picture book on rocks and nature Anyone who has found the secret joy of a special rock Readers of A Stone Sat Still, A Rock Is Lively, and Ricky, the Rock That Couldn #39;t Roll

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Someone knows where the bodies are buried... Taut, dark and expertly crafted tale [GUARDIAN] from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES No one in Britain writes better crime novels today Evening StandardRetirement doesn t suit John Rebus. He wasn t made for hobbies, holidays or home improvements. Being a cop is in his blood.So when DI Siobhan Clarke asks for his help on a case, Rebus doesn t need long to consider his options.Clarke s been investigating the death of a senior lawyer whose body was found along with a threatening note. On the other side of Edinburgh, Big Ger Cafferty - Rebus s long-time nemesis - has received an identical note and a bullet through his window.Now it s up to Clarke and Rebus to connect the dots and stop a killer.Even Dogs in the Wild brings back Ian Rankin s greatest characters in a story exploring the darkest corners of our instincts and desires.**** Ian Rankin s EVEN DOGS IN THE WILD was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2nd November 2015

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The ninth Inspector Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES. Masterly SUNDAY TIMES Ian Rankin is a genius Lee ChildDI John Rebus is hard at work on multiple cases. Not only is he on the trail of a WWII war criminal - he s also become entangled in a dangerous battle between two rival gangs. But when his daughter is the victim of an all too professional hit-and-run, there s nothing Rebus won t do to bring down the prime suspect. Even if it means making a deal with the devil . . .**** Ian Rankin s A HEART FULL OF HEADSTONES was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th October 2022 and w/c 1st May 2023

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Celebrating 25 years of The Notebook - the classic novel which became the heart-wrenching film. *Once again, just as I do every day, I begin to read the notebook aloud...Noah Calhoun has returned from war and, in an attempt to escape the ghosts of battle, he sets his mind and his body to restoring an old plantation home to its former beauty.But he is haunted by memories of the beautiful girl he met there years before. A girl who stole his heart at the funfair, whose parents didn t approve, a girl he wrote to every day for a year.When Allie Hamilton shows up on his doorstep, exactly as he has held her in his memory for all these years, Noah has one last chance to win her back. Only this time, it s not just her parents in the way - Allie is engaged and she s not a woman to go back on her promises. The Notebook is the love story to end all love stories - it will break your heart, heal it back up and break it all over again.Praise for Nicholas Sparks: A fiercely romantic and touching tale Heat An A-grade romantic read OK! Pulls at the heartstrings Sunday Times An absorbing page-turner Daily Mail This one won t leave a dry eye Daily Mirror

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A brand new edition of The Rock Factory from the Science Works series, featuring lively storytelling and fun, engaging illustrations to aid children in their learning.Deep down underground the Earthâ ™s rock factory is mixing and melting, and squeezing and stirring, and baking and making rocks.In this revised edition from Jacqui Bailey, The Rock Factory tells the story of how a special sort of stone formed deep inside the Earth, and came to the surface thousands of millions of years later. The Rock Factory looks at how minerals turn into rock crystals, how the Earth is structured and how volcanoes happen. This book also contains an experiment, useful websites and an index.Book band: LimeIdeal for KS2.

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Boldly reactionary... What looks like feast, Carr argues, may be closer to famine Sunday Times Chilling The EconomistIn this ground-breaking and compelling book, Nicholas Carr argues that not since Gutenberg invented printing has humanity been exposed to such a mind-altering technology. The Shallows draws on the latest research to show that the Net is literally re-wiring our brains inducing only superficial understanding. As a consequence there are profound changes in the way we live and communicate, remember and socialise - even in our very conception of ourselves. By moving from the depths of thought to the shallows of distraction, the web, it seems, is actually fostering ignorance. The Shallows is not a manifesto for luddites, nor does it seek to turn back the clock. Rather it is a revelatory reminder of how far the Internet has become enmeshed in our daily existence and is affecting the way we think. This landmark book compels us all to look anew at our dependence on this all-pervasive technology.This 10th-anniversary edition includes a new afterword that brings the story up to date, with a deep examination of the cognitive and behavioural effects of smartphones and social media.

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In recent decades, we have witnessed an explosion in the number of visual images we encounter, as our lives have become increasingly saturated with screens. From Google Images to Instagram, video games to installation art, this transformation is confusing, liberating and worrying all at once, since observing the new visuality of culture is not the same as understanding it. Nicholas Mirzoeff is a leading figure in the field of visual culture, which aims to make sense of this extraordinary explosion of visual experiences. As Mirzoeff reminds us, this is not the first visual revolution; the 19th century saw the invention of film, photography and x-rays, and the development of maps, microscopes and telescopes made the 17th century an era of visual discovery. But the sheer quantity of images produced on the internet today has no parallels. In the first book to define visual culture for the general reader, Mirzoeff draws on art history, theory and everyday experience to provide an engaging and accessible overview of how visual materials shape and define our lives.

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A NEW picture book from the winner of the Best Illustrated Book, Waterstones Children s Prize 2023.Frida is a musical moth who loves to rock out ­- she puts on her pointy boots and plays her purple guitar really LOUD! But when the Big Bright Light is switched on, more moths appear, ready to rock together, and Frida starts to feel that everyone is much better than her. Perhaps she isn t so rock-and-roll after all . . .With the help of her biggest fan, Auntie Edna, Frida learns to reclaim her style, find her confidence and get up and rock on once more!This positive picture book will inspire readers to find what makes them feel good and let their inner confidence shine.Kim Hillyard creates positive, heart-warming stories that are designed to empower and inspire young readers. Each picture book focuses on a different feeling or belief to help children navigate the world around them.Also available from Kim Hillyard:Mabel and the Mountain: a story about believing in yourselfNed and the Great Garden Hamster Race: a story about kindnessGretel The Wonder Mammoth: a story about overcoming anxietyFlora and Nora Hunt for Treasure: a story about the power of friendship

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Packed with more than 1,200 incredible images you can discover the world s most precious and fascinating objects, from rocks and gems to fossils and shells.Earth s extraordinary minerals, gems, shells, and fossils are all on dazzling display in this essential visual encyclopedia for children.The Rock and Gem Book is an indispensable guide to the natural world s most remarkable treasures the book shows each rock, mineral, fossil, and shell in its natural form, as well as a wide range of everyday and unexpected objects in which they can be found Feast your eyes on the ultimate treasure trove that any pirate would envy!This genius geology book for kids has over 1200 stunning photographs that showcase rocks and gems in glorious detail, ensuring you can recognise sedimentary from sandstone, metamorphic from marble, and pyrite from pearl. The unique qualities of each eye-catching material are described in-depth, together with their broad range of uses in art, industry, architecture, and science. Treasure seekers, get set to start your own collection with this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12. Celebrate your child s curiosity as they explore:-Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page -A highly visual approach to learning -Ideal combination of colourful diagrams with infographic text boxes-CGI reconstructions show whole animals to help understand fossil fragments.Keep your eyes open for rainbow rocks, fluorescent minerals, priceless diamonds, and meteor showers on your geological journey of discovery. Meet dinosaurs in the prehistoric period to understand how fossils form, join the pyramid builders of ancient Egypt to investigate the limestone bricks, and take a dip in the ocean on the hunt for clams, cowries, and cockles.This captivating kids enyclopedia also includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.Learn all about the world one picture at a time!If you like Rock and Gem Book, then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly-visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes and venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People Places.

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The twelfth Inspector Rebus bestseller - a powerfully gripping novel where past and present collide...From the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES This is, quite simply, crime writing of the highest order DAILY EXPRESS The unopposed champion of the British police procedural GUARDIANA student has gone missing in Edinburgh. She s not just any student, though, but the daughter of well-to-do and influential bankers. There s almost nothing to go on until DI John Rebus gets an unmistakable gut feeling that there s more to this than just another runaway spaced out on unaccustomed freedom. Two leads emerge: a carved wooden doll in a toy coffin, found in the student s home village, and an internet role-playing game. The ancient and the modern, brought together by uncomfortable circumstance...**** Ian Rankin s A HEART FULL OF HEADSTONES was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th October 2022 and w/c 1st May 2023

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The brand new John Rebus thriller from the iconic Number One bestseller Ian Rankin: one of the must-read books of the year. Rebus in jail and better than ever ... Surprising, gripping and witty. Rankin has taken the police procedural and transformed into an epic character study of a man and his city ... Nobody does it better. THE TIMES* * * * * JOHN REBUS SPENT HIS LIFE AS A DETECTIVE PUTTING EDINBURGH S MOST DEADLY CRIMINALS BEHIND BARS.NOW, HE S JOINED THEM.As new allies and old enemies circle, and the days and nights bleed into each other, even the legendary detective struggles to keep his head.That is, until a murder at midnight in a locked cell presents a new mystery. They say old habits die hard...However, this is a case where the prisoners and the guards are all suspects, and everyone has something to hide. With no badge, no authority and no safety net, Rebus walks a tightrope - with his life on the line.But how do you find a killer in a place full of them?* * * * *PRAISE FOR MIDNIGHT AND BLUE: Unforgettable ... Proves that Rebus is one of the most remarkable characters in crime fiction. DAILY MAIL With every novel, Rankin leaves us wanting more. Midnight and Blue is no exception. As Rebus ages, he becomes ever more human, ever more relatable, and the books become even better... This is unmissable. MICK HERRON, the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller Midnight Blue is a triumph. Rebus as you ve never seen him before and Rankin at his best. ELLY GRIFFITHS, the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller I was absolutely knocked sideways by it - it is utterly marvellous and so touching. JILLY COOPER, the Sunday Times Bestseller A taut, claustrophobic thriller, that puts a Golden Age twist on a modern-day tale. The perfect book to keep Rebus fans clanging their tin cups against the prison bars, until the riot kicks off... STUART MACBRIDE, the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller Kept me up reading until long after midnight. Blew me away. Absolutely brilliant, as always. JILL MANSELL, the Sunday Times Bestseller Loved this tense, pacy thriller, jam-packed with action but also a surprising vulnerability. B. A. PARIS, the Sunday Times Bestseller**** PRAISE FOR THE ICONIC NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER IAN RANKIN: Ian Rankin is a genius LEE CHILD Rebus is one of British crime writing s greatest characters: alongside Holmes, Poirot and Morse DAILY MAIL Whatever he writes, it will be worth reading ... Rankin has redefined the genre GUARDIAN The arrival of a Rankin novel remains one of life s pleasures EXPRESS Rankin is a phenomenon SPECTATOR Worthy of Agatha Christie at her best SCOTSMAN The king of crime fiction SUNDAY EXPRESS Great fiction, full stop THE TIMES**** Ian Rankin s A HEART FULL OF HEADSTONES was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th October 2022 and w/c 1st May 2023

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This is the first systematic critique of Edward Said s influential work, Orientalism, a book that for almost three decades has received wide acclaim, voluminous commentary, and translation into more than fifteen languages. Said s main thesis was that the Western image of the East was heavily biased by colonialist attitudes, racism, and more than two centuries of political exploitation. Although Said s critique was controversial, the impact of his ideas has been a pervasive rethinking of Western perceptions of Eastern cultures, plus a tendency to view all scholarship in Oriental Studies as tainted by considerations of power and prejudice. In this thorough reconsideration of Said s famous work, Ibn Warraq argues that Said s case against the West is seriously flawed. Warraq accuses Said of not only willfully misinterpreting the work of many scholars, but also of systematically misrepresenting Western civilization as a whole. With example after example, he shows that ever since the Greeks Western civilization has always had a strand in its very makeup that has accepted non-Westerners with open arms and has ever been open to foreign ideas. The author also criticizes Said for inadequate methodology, incoherent arguments, and a faulty historical understanding. He points out, not only Said s tendentious interpretations, but historical howlers that would make a sophomore blush. Warraq further looks at the destructive influence of Said s study on the history of Western painting, especially of the 19th century, and shows how, once again, the epigones of Said have succeeded in relegating thousands of first-class paintings to the lofts and storage rooms of major museums. An extended appendix reconsiders the value of 18th- and 19th-century Orientalist scholars and artists, whose work fell into disrepute as a result of Said s work.

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THE STORY OF THE LIONESSES FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Celebrating the success of the phenomenal Lionesses, this book follows four key players in their journey from the playground to the pitch, as they prepare to defend their European trophy in 2025.Learn how star players Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp, Keira Walsh and Millie Bright keep the pride of England burning bright on the road to the next UEFA Women #39;s Championship.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

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Meet the Rocks. Dad is a rock guitarist, Pops is the singer, Liv is the drummer, and Bo is keyboardist and writes the lyrics. Oh, and Nan and the dog are in the band too. It s a household of big shoes, big hair, and GLAM ROCK. Except for the youngest child, Sam. Sam is a flautist who likes peace, quiet and classical music. He doesn t feel like he fits in and he s dreading his end-of-year school recital. Can he trust his family to sit and listen?But when stage fright hits, maybe Sam s rocking, grooving, clanging family might be just what he needs. A new picture book from Robert Tregoning, winner of the Indie Book Awards 2024, Picture Book Category for The Dress in the Window.

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THE BRAND NEW REBUS THRILLER FROM THE ICONIC NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER. ONE OF THE MUST-READ NOVELS OF THE YEAR. I loved it - Rebus is one of fiction s greatest creations MARIAN KEYESJohn Rebus stands accused: the once legendary detective is on trial, facing the rest of his life behind bars. How does a hero turn villain? Or have times changed, and the rules with them?Detective Inspector Siobhan Clarke tackles Edinburgh s most explosive case in years, as a corrupt cop harbouring huge secrets goes missing.But is her loyalty to the police or the public? And who can she trust when nobody is truly innocent - including her former mentor Rebus - and a killer walks among them? As the time comes to choose sides, it becomes clear: after a lifetime of lies, the truth will break your heart... * * * * *PRAISE FOR A HEART FULL OF HEADSTONES: I loved it hugely! Rebus is one of fiction s greatest creations. MARIAN KEYES Phenomenal ... The ending is going to floor readers. Everyone is going to be talking about this! MICK HERRON Magnificent - beautifully written, clever - and what an ending! KATE MOSSE Peerless. Immaculately crafted, gripping, intricately textured. By turns wry, brutal, unflinching, heart-filled. SARAH VAUGHAN The standout novel from one of the great storytellers of our generation ... The kind of ending you won t ever forget. CHRIS WHITAKER* * * * *PRAISE FOR THE ICONIC NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER IAN RANKIN: Ian Rankin is a genius LEE CHILD Rebus is one of British crime writing s greatest characters: alongside Holmes, Poirot and Morse DAILY MAIL Whatever he writes, it will be worth reading ... Rankin has redefined the genre GUARDIAN The arrival of a Rankin novel remains one of life s pleasures EXPRESS Rankin is a phenomenon SPECTATOR Worthy of Agatha Christie at her best SCOTSMAN The king of crime fiction SUNDAY EXPRESS Great fiction, full stop THE TIMES****Ian Rankin s A HEART FULL OF HEADSTONES was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th October 2022 and w/c 1st May 2023

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Hudební CD - The Rock Album je kolekce písní americké hardrockové skupiny Whitesnake. Jedná se o výběr největších hitů skupiny, vydaných v rozmezí let 1984 až 2011, které však byly znovu smíchány a zremasterovány. The Rock Album je kolekce písní americké hardrockové skupiny Whitesnake. Jedná se o výběr největších hitů skupiny, vydaných v rozmezí let 1984 až 2011, které však byly znovu smíchány a zremasterovány. Jsou zde písně jako Still Of The Night, Restless Heart, Crying nebo Love Ain't No Stranger. Deska je k dispozici na CD nebo 2LP. Po svém odchodu z Deep Purple založil zpěvák David Coverdale v roce 1978 rockovou formaci, která podobně jako Deep Purple vycházela z hard rocku, ale kladla větší důraz na líbivé melodie. V osmdesátých letech Whitesnake natočili několik desek, které se dostaly do britské Top 10, s eponymním albem z roku 1987 se dokázali prosadit i ve Spojených státech. Seznam stop Still Of The Night (2020 Remix) / Best Years (2020 Remix) /...

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FROM THE SHADOWS INTO THE LIGHT...  When a fishing boat is wrecked off the treacherous North Sea coast and the body of a young woman washes up on the beach beside the iconic â ˜Marsden Rockâ ™, DCI Ryan cannot ignore the call to duty.  With one already dead and more human cargo missing from the wreckage, Ryan and his team race to find the remaining souls â ” before itâ ™s too late, and their investigation turns to murder. As they uncover the seedy underbelly of Tyneside, cold and calculated opportunism clashes with the rock-hard arm of the Law, but thereâ ™s one thing that proves stronger than stoneâ ¦  The human spirit.  Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit set amidst the spectacular North Eastern landscape.  ⠜LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers⠝ â “ The Times  ⠜A literary phenomenon⠝ â “ Evening Chronicle Â

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Hitori “Bocchi” Gotoh may dream of becoming a rock legend, but she and the rest of Kessoku Band have a long way to go before they can pay the bills with their musical skills alone—and graduation is approaching fast. Thoughts of the future can wait, however, as all the employees of Starry are pitching in to throw Seika a birthday concert over the holidays! The girls have played plenty of shows at this point, so surely the added task of planning and organizing the event can’t be that hard, right?!

Objev podobné jako Bocchi the Rock!, Vol. 6 - Aki Hamazi

An unusual and authoritative natural history of languages that narrates the ways in which one language has superseded or outlasted another at different times in history. The story of the world in the last five thousand years is above all the story of its languages. Some shared language is what binds any community together, and makes possible both the living of a common history and the telling of it.Yet the history of the world’s great languages has rarely been examined. ‘Empires of the Word’ is the first to bring together the tales in all their glorious variety: the amazing innovations – in education, culture and diplomacy – devised by speakers in the Middle East; the uncanny resilience of Chinese throughout twenty centuries of invasions; the progress of Sanskrit from north India to Java and Japan; the struggle that gave birth to the languages of modern Europe; and the global spread of English. Besides these epic achievements, language failures are equally fascinating: why did Germany get left behind? Why did Egyptian, which had survived foreign takeovers for three millennia, succumb to Mohammed’s Arabic? Why is Dutch unknown in modern Indonesia, given that the Netherlands had ruled the East Indies for as long as the British ruled India? As this book engagingly reveals, the language history of the world shows eloquently the real characters of peoples; it also shows that the language of the future will, like the languages of the past, be full of surprises.

Objev podobné jako Empires of the Word - Nicholas Ostler

May our love for the Sun, the will of God, be as strong as the sunflower?s, so that even in days of hardship and sorrow we will continue to sail unerringly along the sea of life, following the directions of the barometer and compass of God?s will that leads us to the safe haven of eternity.??St John of Tobolsk? This is a thoroughly practical manual of the spiritual life that focuses on the central goal of every Christian: discerning the will of God and struggling to mold our life to it, just as Christ ?humbled Himself and became obedient? (Philippians 2:8). Saint John addresses fundamental questions: Why should we care about God?s will? What are the benefits in following His will? How do we avoid common obstacles to living in accordance with His will? The reader will find practical and eternal wisdom running through these writings that discuss the perennial questions of why a good God permits evil. This is the first English edition of St John?s text, edited and abbreviated for the contemporary reader. St John Maximovitch (1651-1715) was Metropolitan of Tobolsk and all Siberia. He served as a missionary in Siberia and was known for his unpretentiousness and his generosity to the poor. His veneration among the people grew after his repose and he was glorified by the Russian Church in 1916, becoming the last canonized saint of the pre-revolutionary period. He is best known today as the namesake and ancestor of the great 20th-century saint of the Russian diaspora, St John of Shanghai and San Francisco.

Objev podobné jako The Sunflower - Nicholas Kotar, John Maximovitch

Death is a great sacrament. It is the birth of a person from this earthly, temporary life, into eternity.In this third volume of St Ignatius⠙s collected works, published here in English for the first time, the saint examines the mystical boundaries that govern the life of a Christian: the one, between life and death; and the other, between the visible, physical realm and the invisible to most, but no less real, spiritual realm. Included in this volume is St Ignatius⠙s ⠜Homily on Death,⠝ one of his most popular works in his native Russia and often published separately. The reader will also encounter St Ignatius⠙s teachings on the nature of the soul and the essence of the incorporeal beings, the latter theologoumena being a point of contention between the author and his contemporary, St Theophan the Recluse. The text is complemented by a comprehensive scripture index and a short biography of the author.

Objev podobné jako The Threshold - Nicholas Kotar, St Ignatius Brianchaninov

Clay Cooper and his band were once the best of the best - the meanest, dirtiest, most feared and admired crew of mercenaries this side of the Heartwyld.But their glory days are long past; the mercs have grown apart and grown old, fat, drunk - or a combination of the three. Then a former bandmate turns up at Clay s door with a plea for help: his daughter Rose is trapped in a city besieged by an enemy horde one hundred thousand strong and hungry for blood. Rescuing Rose is the kind of impossible mission that only the very brave or the very stupid would sign up for.It s time to get the band back together for one last tour across the Wyld.

Objev podobné jako Kings of the Wyld - Nicholas Eames

Ahmad Vall Dine s The Rock of the Land offers a gripping narrative of Afghanistan s enduring struggle against foreign invasions, highlighting the nation s resilience and the human stories behind decades of conflict.

Objev podobné jako The Rock of The Land - Ahmed Val Dine

Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. Action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction and comprehensive guided reading support meet the needs of children at every stage of their reading development. In Trouble in the Rockies a family holiday turns out to be more of an adventure than the Li family had initially planned!Each book contains inside cover notes that highlight challenge words, prompt questions and a range of follow-up activities to support children in their reading.

Objev podobné jako Project X Origins: White Book Band, Oxford Level 10: Journeys: Trouble in the Rockies - Adam Guillain

Britain s No.1 crime writer Mirror * * * * *A CASE THAT WON T DIEJohn Rebus can t close the door on the death of glamorous socialite Maria Turquand. Brutally murdered in her hotel room forty years ago, her killer has never been found.Meanwhile, Edinburgh s dark heart is up for grabs. Young pretender Darryl Christie may have staked his claim on the city s underworld - but has criminal mastermind and Rebus long-time adversary, Big Ger Cafferty, really settled down to a quiet retirement? Or is he hiding in the shadows until Edinburgh is once more ripe for the picking?Old Enemies. New Crimes. Rebus may be off the force, but he certainly isn t off the case.* * * * * Superbly told, impossible to put down ... underlines the treasure that Rebus has become Daily Mail This elegantly crafted and witty thriller proves this old devil still has all the best tunes Sunday Mirror Effortless plotting and a cracking narrative that keeps the reader gripped throughout Daily Express

Objev podobné jako Rather Be the Devil - Ian Rankin

This book shares the story of the last Russian emperor and his family. Their life was not necessarily what one would expect; ?there was much more than fancy clothes and? delicious food. They shared happy memories but also great hardships. They nursed the sick, ate porridge, kayaked along the Finnish coastline, and cared for chickens. Today we know them as the Royal Martyrs ? deeply pious Orthodox Christians who laid down their lives for the Faith and role models of Christian virtue who showed kindness even to the guards who taunted them. ? Accessible and thought provoking, this beautifully illustrated book is appropriate for children aged 7-12, or for parents to read to their children of younger age.

Objev podobné jako The Romanovs - Nicholas Kotar, Maria Maximova

Where rivers flow over rock, the combined action of water and sediment can create intricate and beautiful natural sculptures. Some of the most striking forms are potholes: roughly circular depressions carved into the rocky beds of turbulent, upland rivers.

Objev podobné jako River and the Rock, The - River Potholes of Wales - Dewi Roberts, Stephen Tooth, Hywel Griffiths

A hilarious comic fantasy from the bestselling cult creator of the Brentford Triangle TrilogyOnce upon a time Jack set out to find his fortune in the big city. But the big city is Toy City, formerly known as Toy Town, and it has grown considerably since the good old days and isn t all that jolly any more. And there is a serial killer loose on the streets. The old, rich nursery rhyme characters are being slaughtered one by one and the Toy City police are getting nowhere in their investigations. Meanwhile, Private Eye Bill Winkie has gone missing, leaving behind his sidekick Eddie Bear to take care of things.Eddie may be a battered teddy with an identity crisis, but someone s got to stop the killer. When he teams up with Jack, the two are ready for the challenge. Not to mention the heavy drinking, bad behaviour, car chases, gratuitous sex and violence, toy fetishism and all-round grossness along the way. It s going to be an epic adventure!

Objev podobné jako The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse - Robert Rankin

Hitori Gotoh just wants to be popular, but the thought of interacting with her classmates makes her fall to pieces. Her solution-become a rock legend so cool that people approach her instead! However, while spending all of middle school in her closet shredding on the guitar may have earned her anonymous internet fame, it did nothing for her social skills. Now a high schooler, Hitoriâ ™s feeling ready to shrivel up and die-when she gets a sudden request to fill in for a band! Itâ ™s like her wish came true-but does this most anxious of introverts have what it takes to perform in front of a live audience?!

Objev podobné jako Bocchi the Rock!, Vol. 1 - Aki Hamazi, Chiho Christie

Uncover five nature stories in a single rock pool.Watch a prawn cleaning up the floor and a hermit crab change his shell as you lift the double-layer lift flaps in 1... 2... 3!With read-aloud rhyming texts and first words to see and say, this book reinforces early language skills.

Objev podobné jako Three Step Stories: In the Rock Pool - Will Millard

Reborn from the ashes of a Pakistan rubbish heap, this volume tells of a friendship between a writer and an artist, forged on an impecunious, life-enhancing journey from Serbia to Afghanistan in the 1950s.

Objev podobné jako The Way of the World - Nicholas Bouvier

Helen Ross, a twenty-nine-year-old biologist, is sent to a sleepy Rocky Mountain ranching town to defend a pack of wolves from those who want to destroy them. For in Hope, Montana, a century ago, the wolf was slaughtered to extinction and though now protected by law as an endangered species, the old hatred runs deep.Alone in this hostile place, bruised by a broken love affair, Helen struggles for self-esteem and survival, embarking on a dangerous alliance with the son of her most ferocious opponent, the brutal and charismatic Buck Calder.

Objev podobné jako The Loop - Nicholas Evans

Kniha - autor Dwayne Johnson, 184 stran, česky, pevná s přebalem lesklá Chcete odhalit příběh za mimořádným úspěchem jedné z nejznámějších celebrit současnosti – Dwayna „The Rock“ Johnsona? Tato kniha vás vezme na cestu od jeho drsného dětství až k tomu, jak se přidal k nejuznávanějším hollywoodským akčním postavám. Odstraňte lesk a kouzlo a najdete příběh o vytrvalosti, odhodlání a hluboce zakořeněné pracovní etice, díky níž se posunul tam, kde je dnes. Jestli hledáte důkaz, že úspěch se jen zřídka podává na stříbrném podnose, pak vám Dwaynův životní příběh dá přesně to.

Objev podobné jako Dwayne Johnson The Rock: Kráčející skála (978-80-7683-202-2)

Chcete odhalit příběh za mimořádným úspěchem jedné z nejznámějších celebrit současnosti – Dwayna „The Rock“ Johnsona? Tato kniha vás vezme na cestu od jeho drsného dětství až k tomu, jak se přidal k nejuznávanějším hollywoodským akčním postavám. Odstraňte lesk a kouzlo a najdete příběh o vytrvalosti, odhodlání a hluboce zakořeněné pracovní etice, díky níž se posunul tam, kde je dnes. Jestli hledáte důkaz, že úspěch se jen zřídka podává na stříbrném podnose, pak vám Dwaynův životní příběh dá přesně to.

Objev podobné jako Dwayne Johnson The Rock - Daniel Solo

Elektronická kniha - autor Daniel Solo, 184 stran, česky Pokud se chcete inspirovat někým, kdo skutečně využil životní příležitosti na maximum, pak si přečtěte tento pozoruhodný příběh jedné z nejznámějších celebrit současnosti. Dwayne „The Rock“ Johnson je známý jako bývalý profesionální wrestler, který ovládl Hollywood díky sérii filmových trháků. Působí dojmem, že dosáhl celosvětového úspěchu bez námahy, přesto během své cesty na vrchol čelil řadě výzev a nezdarů. Od toho, kdy byl jako dítě bez domova se sedmi dolary v kapse, až po skutečnost, že jeho vysněná fotbalová kariéra skončila kvůli zranění dříve než začala. Dwaynův život nebyl vždy samý úspěch, nikdy se však nevzdal a snažil se být nejlepší ve všem, o co se ucházel.

Objev podobné jako Dwayne Johnson: The Rock (978-80-768-3202-2)

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Objev podobné jako To See In the Dark - Nicholas Mirzoeff

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTIME MAGAZINE S TOP 10 BEST CHILDREN S BOOK OF THE YEAR Saturated with Klassenâ ™s characteristic wry humour Guardian Hilariously dark ... delicately deadpan. New York Times Distinct and absurdist. Observer A deadpan gem ... visual wizardry. The Bookseller Absolutely brilliant. BookTrustTurtle really likes standing in his favourite spot. He likes it so much that he asks his friend Armadillo to come over and stand in it, too. But now that Armadillo is standing in that spot, he has a bad feeling about it... A uniquely brilliant meditation on the workings of friendship, fate, shared futuristic visions, and that funny feeling you get when there s something off ... but you just can t put your finger on it. Told in five parts and full of the dry humour and thrilling visual suspense Jon Klassen is known for, this original comedy is one for all the ages. Have you got these ones?I Want My Hat BackThis is Not My HatWe Found a HatFor older readers: The Skull

Objev podobné jako The Rock from the Sky - Jon Klassen

Kessoku Band has successfully cleared the first round of auditions for the Unidentified Riot music festival, but this is no time to rest on their laurels. The next step is a death knell for introverts everywhere-a popularity contest! Every vote in the online poll matters when theyâ ™re trying to stand on the same stage as powerhouses like SIDEROS, so Bocchi will need to call in a favor from all the...friends she has? Um, is this the end of the line for Hitori Gotoh?!

Objev podobné jako Bocchi the Rock!, Vol. 4 - Aki Hamazi

Follow the epic life cycle of one rock from its prehistoric creation to modern day, in this transportive nonfiction picture book perfect for fans of GRAND CANYON and the Over and Under series.Over one hundred million years ago, on the side of a volcano....a rock is born.As time passes and the world changes, the rock changes, too. Mud erodes it. Lava melts it. And water compresses it.Eventually, the rock will be reshaped. And a new rock is born.Award-winning creators Richard Ho and Lily Williams bring to life an evocative and educational picture book about the life cycle of a rock in this bold nonfiction tale perfect for any classroom or bookshelf.

Objev podobné jako A Rock Is Born - Richard Ho

Things are finally getting serious for Hitori ⠜Bocchi⠝ Gotoh and the rest of Kessoku Band. To celebrate the release of their first album, Stray Beat plans to hold the gang⠙s biggest show yet alongside Klimt⠙s Night⠔a hit musical duo from the same label who pack some real star power! In preparation, they⠙re introduced to the group⠙s reclusive songwriter, who⠦has even worse social anxiety than Bocchi?!

Objev podobné jako Bocchi the Rock!, Vol. 7 - Aki Hamazi

The brand-new addictive thriller that fans of Karen M. McManus and Holly Jackson will be DYING to read. The ROCK she fell from . . . The PAPER she clutched . . .The KILLERS she thought were friends . . . When five Dublin teenagers arrive at a rural coastal college to cram for their final exams, their most pressing concern is the prospect of a month with no partying. Little do they know that one of them will never make it back home . . . A page-turning and gripping thriller with a shocking twist, Rock Paper Killers is perfect for fans of Riverdale, One of Us is Lying and We Were Liars.See what readers are saying about Rock Paper Killers:‘I read it all in one sitting because I was so addicted’ – NetGalley – Lily and Lucie, Reviewers‘Can’t wait to see what else this author has to offer’ – NetGalley – Natalie, Reviewer‘Rock Paper Killers is a tricksy book that keeps you second guessing everyone, even yourself’ – NetGalley – Emily, Reviewer‘It was so addicting to read and the chapters flew by. I found myself tearing through it and near finishing it in a day. I was left reeling at the end’ – NetGalley – Nicola, Reviewer

Objev podobné jako Rock Paper Killers

With new juniors at work, new friends at school, and Kessoku Band newly signed to a record label, Hitori Gotoh is moving up in the world. But now she’ll need to overcome the next hurdle on her road to fame-recording a mini-album! What’s more, to keep the band’s sound fresh, each member is trying their hand at new roles. Surrounded by unfamiliar faces and tasked with arranging the group’s next potential hit, is Bocchi in over her head?!

Objev podobné jako Bocchi the Rock!, Vol. 5 - Aki Hamazi

This is the call he is always ready for. Theyâ ™ve had word of a planned attack. Thatâ ™s why heâ ™s back here, opposite some suit whoâ ™s trying to tell him what he needs to do. But he knows exactly whatâ ™s required.Four men. Plain clothes. Eyes peeled.Three targets. Two cases. One car.Gibraltar isnâ ™t an ideal location. Too many people. Too many blind alleys. But then again, heâ ™s not the terrorist. Who knows what goes through their minds? Well, he will soon. If everything goes to plan.

Objev podobné jako On The Rock - Andy McNab

Things are finally starting to get serious for Hitori ⠜Bocchi⠝ Gotoh as Kessoku Band sets its sights on participating in Unidentified Riot, a teen music festival! The winner will get fame, connections, and a whole lotta cash-generous prizes that will attract fierce competition. Now⠙s the time for the girls to band together and get their name out, but when faced with new venues and unfamiliar faces, will Bocchi be able to settle her nerves long enough to come out on top?

Objev podobné jako Bocchi the Rock!, Vol. 3 - Aki Hamazi, John Thomas Neal