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All over the world, many seemingly intelligent people have made foolish decisions based on delusions... from sex to money, from politics to sport, fateful decisions that went badly wrong, Donough O'Brien and Liz Cowley shine a spotlight on 150 intriguing corners of such calamities and over 650 flawed characters.

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Always a dog lover, Liz Cowley has now turned her charming and insightful poetic skills to man’s best friend with Muttering Doggerel, a book seemingly written by dogs themselves!

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Liz Cowley's first volume of bestselling humorous gardening cameos inspired by early morning gardening, out in a new series design and large gift format, with five new cameos.

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Thin Lizzy Dancing in the Moonlight vinyl
Thin Lizzy 1977 studiové album
irská rocková skupina Thin Lizzy LP
Soldier of Fortune Thin Lizzy vinyl

Bad Reputation je osmé studiové album skupiny Thin Lizzy z roku 1977. Deska obsahuje sedm skladeb včetně známého hitu Dancing in the Moonlight. Jde o vinylové LP vydání tohoto kultovního alba.

• Původní vydání z roku 1977
• Kvalitní vinylové provedení
• Obsahuje hit Dancing in the Moonlight
• Kultovní album irské rockové legendy

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Konferenční stolek Liz Travertine je vyroben z melaminem potažené dřevotřísky o tloušťce 18 mm s nosností až 100 kg. Má rozměry 90 × 90 cm a výšku 35,5 cm, což jej činí vhodným i pro menší interiéry. Design v dekoru travertinu je nadčasový a snadno se kombinuje s různými styly zařízení.

• Elegantní dekor travertinu pro luxusní vzhled
• Stabilní konstrukce s nosností až 100 kg
• Praktické rozměry 90 × 90 cm vhodné i do menších prostor
• Nadčasový design kombinovatelný s různými styly interiéru

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When Batman is missing, who protects Gotham?Following the disappearance of her protector, Gotham City may be too far gone for Nightwing, Robin, Commissioner Gordon and the rest of the city''s heroes to save the day. Amid the fires, rioting, looting and gang warfare, one question rings out from the souls of Gotham''s desperate citizens: Where is Batman?The status quo of Gotham will be established and you won''t want to miss who will win the BATTLE FOR THE COWL!Collects Azrael: Death''s Dark Knight #1-3, Batman: Battle for the Cowl #1-3, Batman: Battle for the Cowl: Arkham Asylum #1, Batman: Battle for the Cowl: Commissioner Gordon #1, Batman: Battle for the Cowl: Man-Bat #1, Batman: Battle for the Cowl: The Network #1, Batman: Battle for the Cowl: The Underground #1, Gotham Gazette: Batman Alive? #1, Gotham Gazette: Batman Dead? #1, Oracle: The Cure #1-3, Secret Six #9

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Nástěnné svítidlo RENDL COWLEY – Minimalistický design a univerzální využitíRENDL COWLEY je moderní nástěnné svítidlo ze sádry s efektním svícením nahoru i dolů (UP/DOWN). Toto svítidlo je ideální volbou pro všechny, kdo hledají kombinaci čistého designu, variabilního použití a individuálního přístupu k interiéru. Spodní část svítidla je kryta satinovaným sklem, které rozptyluje světlo a zajišťuje příjemnou atmosféru v každém prostoru.Hlavní výhody a použití Univerzální design: Elegantní tvar svítidla zapadne jak do moderních, tak i do klasických interiérů. Perfektní volba pro chodby, obývací pokoje, pracovny i hotelové prostory. Možnost přemalování: Sádrové tělo svítidla lze snadno přetřít libovolnou interiérovou barvou a sladit jej tak s barevným konceptem vašeho interiéru. Kvalitní světelný efekt: Světlo vyzařuje jemně směrem nahoru a dolů, což vytváří příjemnou světelnou atmosféru a opticky rozšiřuje prostor. Praktická údržba: Satinované sklo chrání zdroje před prachem a nečistotami, svítidlo je tak nenáročné na údržbu.Technické parametry Typ patice: G9 (max. 2x28W, doporučujeme použít LED žárovky pro úsporu energie) Rozměry: Výška 65 mm, šířka/délka 105,3 mm Materiál: sádra, satinované sklo Příkon: 2x 28 W (max.) Napětí: 230 V Barva: přírodní sádrová (možno přetřít)Trust badges & garance Životnost: až 30 000 hodin (v závislosti na zvolené LED žárovce) Záruka: 2 roky Certifikace: CE, splňuje evropské ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The extraordinary ways the brain can misfireA curious history of the strange, wonderful and sometimes terrifying worlds created by our minds. ‘An utterly engrossing book.'' ZOE WILLIAMS For centuries we’ve dismissed delusions as something for doctors to sort out behind locked doors. But delusions are more than just bizarre quirks – they hold the key to collective anxieties and traumas. In this groundbreaking history, Victoria Shepherd uncovers stories of delusions from medieval times to the present day and implores us to identify reason in apparent madness. Discover how the King of France – thinking he was made of glass – was terrified he might shatter... and he wasn’t alone... Uncover the peculiar case of the dozens of Victorian women who tried to convince their physicians that they were, in fact, dead. And learn how after the Emperor met his end at the Battle of Waterloo, an epidemic of ''Napoleons'' piled into France’s asylums.

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A Sunday Times Paperback of the YearJason Cowley, editor-in-chief of the New Statesman, examines contemporary England through key news stories from recent times. He reveals what they tell us about the state of the nation and to answer the question Who Are We Now?''I can’t tell you how refreshing it is in these polarised times to read a book on politics that doesn’t have an axe to grind . . . an essential read.'' - The Sunday TimesSpanning the years since the election of Tony Blair’s New Labour government to the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, the book investigates how England has changed and how those changes have affected us.Cowley weaves together the seemingly disparate stories of the Chinese cockle-pickers who drowned in Morecambe Bay, the East End Imam who was tested during a summer of terror, the pensioner who campaigned against the closure of her GP’s surgery and Gareth Southgate’s transformation of English football culture. And in doing so, he shows the common threads that unite them, whether it is attitudes to class, nation, identity, belonging, immigration, or religion.He also examines the so-called Brexit murder in Harlow, the haunting repatriation of the fallen in the Iraq and Afghan wars ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From Sunday Times bestseller Anne O’Brien . . .To those around her she was a loyal subject. In her heart she was a traitor.1399: England’s crown is under threat. King Richard II holds onto his power by an ever-weakening thread, with exiled Henry of Lancaster back to reclaim his place on the throne.For Elizabeth Mortimer, there is only one rightful King – her eight-year-old nephew, Edmund. Only he can guarantee her fortunes, and protect her family’s rule over the precious Northern lands bordering Scotland.But many, including Elizabeth’s husband, do not want another child-King. Elizabeth must hide her true ambitions in Court, and go against her husband’s wishes to help build a rebel army.To question her loyalty to the King places Elizabeth in the shadow of the axe.To concede would curdle her Plantagenet blood.This is one woman’s quest to turn history on its head.‘O’Brien is now approaching Philippa Gregory status’ Reader’s Digest‘O’Brien is a terrific storyteller’ Daily Telegraph‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political’ The TimesPraise for Queen of the North:‘Once more Anne O’Brien takes her readers on an emotional rollercoaster ride…Elizabeth Mortimer’s story joins the growing list of female lives Anne has gloriously rescued from history’s recycling skip’ Joanna Hickson‘Enthralling ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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WHAT THE DEEP WATER KNOWS is the debut poetry collection from bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller, a series of exquisite reflections on love in all its seasons. In poetry that is quick-witted and lyrical, gentle and devastatingly frank, Cowley Heller contemplates time, marriage, and motherhood, and paints a moving portrait of a rich life.

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A Sunday Times BestsellerEngland’s Forgotten Queens‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.’-The TimesWidow Lady Katherine Swynford presents herself for a role in the household of merciless royal prince John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, hoping to end her destitution. But the Duke’s scandalous proposition leaves her life of pious integrity reeling…Seduced by the glare of royal adoration, Katherine becomes John’s mistress. She will leave behind everything she has stood for to play second fiddle to his young wife and ruthless ambition. She will live in the shadows of the most powerful man in England in the hope of a love greater than propriety.But soon the court whispers – whore, harlot, vile temptress – reach the ears of not just John’s bride but his most dangerous political enemies. As the Plantagenet prince is accused of bringing England to its knees, who better to blame than shameless she-devil Katherine Swynford?Dragged from the shadows, Katherine must answer for her sins.Praise for Anne O’Brien‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.’- The Times‘A gem of a subject … O’Brien is a terrific storyteller’- Daily Telegraph‘Joanna of Navarre is the feisty heroine in Anne O’Brien’s fast-paced ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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'Phillips O'Brien is one of the keenest observers of modern strategy, and his new book takes a deep historical look at the evolution of warfare and its implications for conflicts like the ongoing one in Ukraine' Francis Fukuyama--------------------War and power are two of the most-widely discussed issues in all of human history, and yet they are, time and again, misunderstood often disastrously so.Whilst we might think the outcome of war is determined by so-called Great Powers who dominate their opponents with their impressive size and military prowess, the reality of modern conflict, as renowned strategic historian Professor Phillips Payson O Brien demonstrates, is very different. He urges us instead to look for Full Spectrum Powers .For if we are considering how powerful a nation is and who will win a war, we need to think less about weapons, and more about the economies and societies that produce them; less about individual battles, and more about sustaining campaigns and alliances in which states operate.Using fascinating examples from the late 19th century to the present day, War and Power explains how misunderstanding war and power has led to terrible, even preventable conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and how more accurate ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the awesome power of nature in this visual guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet.Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to torn, discover nature''s awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment used to predict natural disasters, from tsunami magnitude to the earthquake Richter scale and how studies help predict hurricanes, prevent avalanches, control wildfires, and survive earthquakes.Throughout the pages of this newly- revised incredible history book, you can expect to find: -Up to 20 per cent new images, including photography and updated diagrams-All information updated by expert consultants-Packed with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines-Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldThis museum in a book uses striking full-colour photographs and illustrations to explore the ancient legends linked to many natural disasters and explains how human activities have caused many other disasters in recent times. A timeline tracing some of the most ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An in-depth, authoritative account of the autumn of 1914 on the Western Front and the First Battle of Ypres, a true turning point in modern warfare.The final months of 1914 were the bloodiest interval in a famously bloody war, a killing season. They ended with the First Battle of Ypres, a struggle in West Flanders, Belgium, the importance of which has been too long over-looked – until now.Robert Cowley’s account of this crucial period describes how German armies in France were poised to sweep north to capture the Channel ports and knock England out of the war – and were only held back by a brilliant improvisation from a cobbled-together handful of desperate British, French and Belgium troops.In a re-examination of events that have too long seemed set in stone, Cowley combines a wide array of source materials with sharp portrayals both of military leaders and the men they lead. We follow Albert of Belgium, the world’s last warrior king; French General Ferdinand Foch, a former professor of military science; and Hendrik Geeraert, an alcoholic barge keeper, who pulled off Albert’s literal last-ditch effort. Many other memorable characters emerge, including Sir John French along with both a young Adolf Hitler ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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‘Gripping’ The Times‘Fans of Philippa Gregory and other historical fiction writers will love Anne O’Brien’s A Tapestry of Treason’ YoursHer actions could make history – but at what price?1399: Constance of York, Lady Despenser, proves herself more than a mere observer in the devious intrigues of her magnificently dysfunctional family, The House of York.Surrounded by power-hungry men, including her aggressively self-centred husband Thomas and ruthless siblings Edward and Richard, Constance places herself at the heart of two treasonous plots against King Henry IV. Will it be possible for this Plantagenet family to safeguard its own political power by restoring either King Richard II to the throne, or the precarious Mortimer claimant?Although the execution of these conspiracies will place them all in jeopardy, Constance is not deterred, even when the cost of her ambition threatens to overwhelm her. Even when it endangers her new-found happiness.With treason, tragedy, heartbreak and betrayal, this is the story of a woman ahead of her time, fighting for herself and what she believes to be right in a world of men.Praise for A Tapestry of Treason‘O’Brien’s page-turner vividly brings to life the restriction of women, and the compassion and strength of this real-life figure from medieval ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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On Valentine''s Day 1985, biologist Stacey O''Brien met a four-day-old baby barn owl - a fateful encounter that would turn into an astonishing 19-year saga. With nerve damage in one wing, the owlet had no hope of surviving on his own in the wild. O''Brien, then a young assistant in the owl laboratory at Caltech, was immediately smitten, promising to care for the helpless owlet and give him a permanent home. Wesley is the funny, poignant story of their dramatic two decades together.As Wesley grew, O''Brien snapped photos of him at every stage, recording his life from a helpless ball of fuzz to a playful, clumsy adolescent to a gorgeous, gold-and-white, adult owl with a heart-shaped face and an outsize personality that belied his 18-inch stature. When O''Brien develops her own life-threatening illness, the biologist who saved the life of a helpless baby bird is herself rescued from death by the insistent love and courage of this wild animal.Wesley is a thoroughly engaging, heart-warming, often funny story of a complex, emotional, non-human being capable of reason, play, and, most important, love and loyalty.

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Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about natural disasters throughout history with this engaging non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 4: Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters will introduce kids to what happens when natural disasters occur – from deadly volcanoes and shocking earthquakes, to floods, hurricanes, avalanches, and fires – and is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing key Years 5 and 6 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as natural disasters, extreme weather, and nature.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there’s something for all children’s interests. The books ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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BOXSPRINGOVÁ POSTEL BRIEN 3 Obdivujete-li v amerických filmech vysoké kontinentální postele, tímto kouskem z naší nabídky postelí vám určitě brnkneme na tu pravou notu. Kontinentální postele se často označují také jako boxspringové. Na první pohled působí luxusně a noblesně, a takhle se budete cítit i vy každé ráno. Po luxusním spánku vám nic nebude bránit s grácií začít nový den. Boxspringová kontinentální postel BRIEN vyniká mezi ostatními postelemi vysokým a širokým čelem s dekorativním prošíváním v geometrickém vzoru. Postel je čalouněna kvalitní látkou Inari v jemném šedém provedení. Postel je k dispozici ve dvou rozměrech. 160 x 200 cm 180 x 200 cm Výběr barvy zvolte ve variantě produktu. Pokud Vámi vybraná varianta není ve výběru, je dočasně nedostupná. UNIKÁTNÍ MATERIÁLY Součástí postele je i matrace, která se postará o dokonalý a ničím nerušený spánek. Konstrukce postele je dřevěná, pevná a zaručuje nosnost na jedno lůžko až 120 kg. Konstrukci uzavírá roštová deska, která nahrazuje klasický lamelový rošt. Na ní je matrace, která obsahuje kvalitní jádro z bonelových pružin. Na ní je vrchní matrace, tzv. topper. Kombinace dvou matrací zaručuje, že se dokonale přizpůsobí vašemu tělu a páteři. Vyspěte se dorůžova na posteli BRIEN. MATRACE Z BONELOVÝCH PRUŽIN V bonelové ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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BOXSPRINGOVÁ POSTEL BRIEN 3 Obdivujete-li v amerických filmech vysoké kontinentální postele, tímto kouskem z naší nabídky postelí vám určitě brnkneme na tu pravou notu. Kontinentální postele se často označují také jako boxspringové. Na první pohled působí luxusně a noblesně, a takhle se budete cítit i vy každé ráno. Po luxusním spánku vám nic nebude bránit s grácií začít nový den. Boxspringová kontinentální postel BRIEN vyniká mezi ostatními postelemi vysokým a širokým čelem s dekorativním prošíváním v geometrickém vzoru. Postel je čalouněna kvalitní látkou Inari v jemném šedém provedení. Postel je k dispozici ve dvou rozměrech. 160 x 200 cm 180 x 200 cm Výběr barvy zvolte ve variantě produktu. Pokud Vámi vybraná varianta není ve výběru, je dočasně nedostupná. UNIKÁTNÍ MATERIÁLY Součástí postele je i matrace, která se postará o dokonalý a ničím nerušený spánek. Konstrukce postele je dřevěná, pevná a zaručuje nosnost na jedno lůžko až 120 kg. Konstrukci uzavírá roštová deska, která nahrazuje klasický lamelový rošt. Na ní je matrace, která obsahuje kvalitní jádro z bonelových pružin. Na ní je vrchní matrace, tzv. topper. Kombinace dvou matrací zaručuje, že se dokonale přizpůsobí vašemu tělu a páteři. Vyspěte se dorůžova na posteli BRIEN. MATRACE Z BONELOVÝCH PRUŽIN V bonelové ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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BOXSPRINGOVÁ POSTEL BRIEN 2 Obdivujete-li v amerických filmech vysoké kontinentální postele, tímto kouskem z naší nabídky postelí vám určitě brnkneme na tu pravou notu. Kontinentální postele se často označují také jako boxspringové. Na první pohled působí luxusně a noblesně, a takhle se budete cítit i vy každé ráno. Po luxusním spánku vám nic nebude bránit s grácií začít nový den. Boxspringová kontinentální postel BRIEN vyniká mezi ostatními postelemi vysokým a širokým čelem s dekorativním prošíváním v geometrickém vzoru. Postel je čalouněna kvalitní látkou Inari v jemném šedém provedení. Postel je k dispozici ve dvou rozměrech. 160 x 200 cm 180 x 200 cm Výběr barvy zvolte ve variantě produktu. Pokud Vámi vybraná varianta není ve výběru, je dočasně nedostupná. UNIKÁTNÍ MATERIÁLY Součástí postele je i matrace, která se postará o dokonalý a ničím nerušený spánek. Konstrukce postele je dřevěná, pevná a zaručuje nosnost na jedno lůžko až 120 kg. Konstrukci uzavírá roštová deska, která nahrazuje klasický lamelový rošt. Na ní je matrace, která obsahuje kvalitní jádro z bonelových pružin. Na bonelové matraci je položena další matrace z taštičkových pružin pevně očalouněná potahovou látkou. Pružiny jsou obaleny v taštičkách, díky čemuž je matrace mnohem příjemnější a citlivější ke spacímu. Na ní ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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BOXSPRINGOVÁ POSTEL BRIEN 2 Obdivujete-li v amerických filmech vysoké kontinentální postele, tímto kouskem z naší nabídky postelí vám určitě brnkneme na tu pravou notu. Kontinentální postele se často označují také jako boxspringové. Na první pohled působí luxusně a noblesně, a takhle se budete cítit i vy každé ráno. Po luxusním spánku vám nic nebude bránit s grácií začít nový den. Boxspringová kontinentální postel BRIEN vyniká mezi ostatními postelemi vysokým a širokým čelem s dekorativním prošíváním v geometrickém vzoru. Postel je čalouněna kvalitní látkou Inari v jemném šedém provedení. Postel je k dispozici ve dvou rozměrech. 160 x 200 cm 180 x 200 cm Výběr barvy zvolte ve variantě produktu. Pokud Vámi vybraná varianta není ve výběru, je dočasně nedostupná. UNIKÁTNÍ MATERIÁLY Součástí postele je i matrace, která se postará o dokonalý a ničím nerušený spánek. Konstrukce postele je dřevěná, pevná a zaručuje nosnost na jedno lůžko až 120 kg. Konstrukci uzavírá roštová deska, která nahrazuje klasický lamelový rošt. Na ní je matrace, která obsahuje kvalitní jádro z bonelových pružin. Na bonelové matraci je položena další matrace z taštičkových pružin pevně očalouněná potahovou látkou. Pružiny jsou obaleny v taštičkách, díky čemuž je matrace mnohem příjemnější a citlivější ke spacímu. Na ní ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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BOXSPRINGOVÁ POSTEL BRIEN 1 Obdivujete-li v amerických filmech vysoké kontinentální postele, tímto kouskem z naší nabídky postelí vám určitě brnkneme na tu pravou notu. Kontinentální postele se často označují také jako boxspringové. Na první pohled působí luxusně a noblesně, a takhle se budete cítit i vy každé ráno. Po luxusním spánku vám nic nebude bránit s grácií začít nový den. Boxspringová kontinentální postel BRIEN vyniká mezi ostatními postelemi vysokým a širokým čelem s dekorativním prošíváním v geometrickém vzoru. Postel je čalouněna kvalitní látkou Inari v jemném šedém provedení. Postel je k dispozici ve dvou rozměrech. 160 x 200 cm 180 x 200 cm Výběr rozměru zvolte ve variantě produktu. Pokud Vámi vybraná varianta není ve výběru, je dočasně nedostupná. UNIKÁTNÍ MATERIÁLY Součástí postele je i matrace, která se postará o dokonalý a ničím nerušený spánek. Konstrukce postele je dřevěná, pevná a zaručuje nosnost na jedno lůžko až 120 kg. Konstrukci uzavírá roštová deska, která nahrazuje klasický lamelový rošt. Na ní je matrace, která obsahuje kvalitní jádro z bonelových pružin. Na bonelové matraci je položena další matrace z taštičkových pružin pevně očalouněná potahovou látkou. Pružiny jsou obaleny v taštičkách, díky čemuž je matrace mnohem příjemnější a citlivější ke spacímu. Na ní ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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BOXSPRINGOVÁ POSTEL BRIEN 1 Obdivujete-li v amerických filmech vysoké kontinentální postele, tímto kouskem z naší nabídky postelí vám určitě brnkneme na tu pravou notu. Kontinentální postele se často označují také jako boxspringové. Na první pohled působí luxusně a noblesně, a takhle se budete cítit i vy každé ráno. Po luxusním spánku vám nic nebude bránit s grácií začít nový den. Boxspringová kontinentální postel BRIEN vyniká mezi ostatními postelemi vysokým a širokým čelem s dekorativním prošíváním v geometrickém vzoru. Postel je čalouněna kvalitní látkou Inari v jemném šedém provedení. Postel je k dispozici ve dvou rozměrech. 160 x 200 cm 180 x 200 cm Výběr rozměru zvolte ve variantě produktu. Pokud Vámi vybraná varianta není ve výběru, je dočasně nedostupná. UNIKÁTNÍ MATERIÁLY Součástí postele je i matrace, která se postará o dokonalý a ničím nerušený spánek. Konstrukce postele je dřevěná, pevná a zaručuje nosnost na jedno lůžko až 120 kg. Konstrukci uzavírá roštová deska, která nahrazuje klasický lamelový rošt. Na ní je matrace, která obsahuje kvalitní jádro z bonelových pružin. Na bonelové matraci je položena další matrace z taštičkových pružin pevně očalouněná potahovou látkou. Pružiny jsou obaleny v taštičkách, díky čemuž je matrace mnohem příjemnější a citlivější ke spacímu. Na ní ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Boxspringová postel BRIEN 1 Tempo Kondela

Respektovaný jezuitský pedagog a duchovní Kevin O’Brien nás zve na cestu smysluplného a vnitřně naplněného života. Provází nás na ní svou osobní zkušeností, moudrostí svatého Ignáce z Loyoly a postřehy mudrců, básníků a umělců všech věků. O’Brien ukazuje, jak uskutečnit svůj potenciál tím, že vstoupíme do svých osobních zápasů s odvahou, před mnoho životních otázek se zvědavostí, když budeme opravdově naslouchat svým nejhlubším touhám a nelekneme se vlastní autenticity. Putování (s) touto knihou jsou vlastně praktická duchovní cvičení, která mají sílu změnit náš pohled na život a učinit ho lepší. Jak píše O’Brien: „Pokud vytrváme na cestě s jejími ukazateli v podobě otázek, můžeme objevit něco pozoruhodného: Bůh, kterého hledáme a zpochybňujeme, ve skutečnosti mnohem víc hledá nás.“Kniha byla okamžitě oceněna:2024 ACP Excellence in Publishing Awards, 1. místo v kategorii spiritualita2024 Asociace katolických nakladatelů, 1. místo v kategorii spirituální klasika

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Edna O''Brien''s beloved classics plunge us into the lives and loves of two girls in rural 1950s Ireland (with a new foreword by Eimear McBride).''The taboo-breaking, the fabulous prose – there''s no one like Edna O''Brien.'' Anne Enright''Surprising and beautiful and courageous .. A beacon.'' Megan Nolan ''Brilliant and brave.'' Ann Patchett''Glittering energy.'' Colm Tóibín ONE OF THE BBC''S ''100 NOVELS THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD''Caithleen ''Kate'' Brady and Bridget ''Baba'' Brennan are growing up in a repressive Irish village after World War II. Kate is a romantic, looking for love; Baba is a reckless survivor. After being expelled from convent school, they dream of the bright lights of Dublin - and are rewarded with bad luck and bad sex; marry for the wrong reasons; but continue to fight the expectations forced upon ''girls'' of every era to become brave new women.Edna O''Brien''s debut novels revolutionised Irish literature in the 1960s. Banned by the authorities as ''indecent'' and burned by the clergy, they were notorious for their frank portrayal of sexual desire: but scandal turned to fame, and made this glorious coming-of-age tale an instant classic that inspires and delights readers to this day.

Objev podobné jako The Country Girls Trilogy - O'Brien Edna

''I am loving this! You can tell the years of research from Liz, the wellbeing guru, that have gone into this book.'' - Trinny Woodall''This book is a godsend! Full of warm, wise advice that really works.'' - Lorraine Kelly ''Liz''s passion for wellbeing and her natural ability to make learnings into relatable, practical tips makes this book an enjoyable and informative read. A positive and empowering take on ageing.'' - Tim Spector ''Such a treasure trove of life friendly tips'' - Melissa Hemsley ''Liz is a real inspiration - we can all learn so much from her personal journey to optimise our health as we age'' - Dr Louise NewsonLive Better: Feel Better: Age Better.In the revised and updated edition of the bestselling book A Better Second Half, Liz Earle shows us how to future-proof our health in midlife and beyond using evidence-based techniques, ideas and wisdom accumulated over her years of experience in the wellbeing arena.We all know that midlife women are often hit the hardest of all health-wise, sandwiched between bringing up our families, juggling work and caring for ailing parents, and it is all too easy to lose sight of ourselves. But whatever stage or age ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Better Second Half - Earle Liz

The iconic memoir from the Irish author of the legendary The Country Girls trilogy.''Get ready to applaud, ladies and gentlemen, because there is no one like her.'' Anne Enright''One of the last great lights of the golden age of Irish literature.'' Eimear McBride''Glittering energy.'' Colm TóibínI thought of life''s many bounties, to have known the extremities of joy and sorrow, love, crossed love and unrequited love, success and failure, fame and slaughter ...Born in Ireland in 1930 and driven into exile after publication of her controversial first novel, The Country Girls, was burned in public, Edna O''Brien is now hailed as one of the most majestic writers of her era - and Country Girl is her fabulous memoir.Born in rural Ireland, O''Brien weaves the tale of her life from convent school to elopement, divorce, single-motherhood, moving on to the wild parties of 1960s bohemian in London, encounters with Hollywood giants, pop stars, and literary titans, love and unrequited love, and glamorous trips to America as a celebrity writer.Country Girl is a rich and heady accounting of the events, people, emotions, and landscape that have forged a legendary author. O''Brien recasts her life with the imaginative alchemy of a poet, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Country Girl - O'Brien Edna

''Through the lens of her personal experience as a poker player, Alex O''Brien reveals the tricks that can help each of us navigate a world beset with uncertainty and misinformation'' ANGELA SAINI''It''s thrilling'' PHILIP BALL''Deserves to be widely read'' ALOM SHAHASHORTLISTED FOR THE GLOBAL POKER INDEX AWARDSThis is a book about getting to the truth. At the poker table you need certain skills to win. The more Alex O''Brien played competitively, the more she realised those skills are essential in everyday life too. From reading body language to calculating risk, dealing with uncertainty and separating emotion from facts, her toolkit will help you make better decisions and understand what''s happening around you. Offering insights from the latest psychology, neuroscience, game theory and more, you''ll encounter new ideas and ways of thinking from pioneering researchers and experts in their field. With O''Brien as your guide, you''ll learn to see clearly, think carefully and cut through the noise of a complex world.

Objev podobné jako The Truth Detective - Alex O'Brien

Flann O''Brien''s innovative metafictional work, whose unruly characters strike out their own paths in life to the frustration of their author, At Swim-Two-Birds is a brilliant impressionistic jumble of ideas, mythology and nonsense published in Penguin Modern Classics.Flann O''Brien''s first novel tells the story of a young, indolent undergraduate, who lives with his curmudgeonly uncle in Dubin and spends far too much time drinking with his friends. When not drunk or in bed he likes to invent wild stories peoples with hilarious and unlikely characters - but somehow his creations won''t do what he wants them to. A dazzling work of farce, satire, folklore and absurdity that gives full rein to its author''s dancing intellect and Celtic wit, At Swim-Two-Birds is both a brilliant comic send-up of Irish literature and culture, and a portrayal of Dublin to compare with Joyce''s Ulysses.Brian Ó Nualláin, (1911-1966), better known by his pseudonym Flann O''Brien, was born in Strabane, County Tyrone, and studied at University College Dublin before joining the Irish Civil Service. Ifyou enjoyed At Swim-Two-Birds, you might like Vladimir Nabokov''s Pale Fire, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.''This is just the book to give your sister if she''s a loud, dirty, boozy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako At Swim-two-birds - Flann O'Brien

''O''Brien writes the most beautiful, aching stories of any writer, anywhere.'' Alice Munro''The taboo-breaking, the fabulous prose – there''s no one like O''Brien.'' Anne Enright''Heart-breaking empathy, rigorous honesty and peerless beauty.'' Eimear McBride''A profound intelligence spurred on by a tangible, fizzing joy.'' Megan Nolan''Brilliant and brave.'' Ann Patchett''A revolution.'' John Banville''Glittering energy.'' Colm TóibínSpanning five decades of writing, and winning the Frank O''Connor International Short Story Award, The Love Object collects the most luminous stories by Edna O''Brien that have bewitched generation after generation. Here you will find tales of families, feuds, enchantment, despair, and the manifold bonds of love. There are stories about the tension between country and city life, the instinct towards escape and nostalgia for home; always crafted in shimmering prose.

Objev podobné jako The Love Object - O'Brien Edna

Crush-worthy art to color!Lizzo loves you, and now she is your best girlfriend! On the pages of Crush and Color: Lizzo, you get 100 percent of that bright-as-hell star in an array of colorable fantasies.Let Lizzo share her vivacious fun, boisterous spirit, and inspiring self-love with you and scatter it like glitter in more than 35 completely unique drawings. Go on a radical coloring adventure with your girl as she guides a unicorn through a rainbow forest, vibe with her while she’s feeling fine under a waterfall, channel her unapologetic energy as she commands her throne, and let her march her way off these coloring pages and into your heart. Each illustration is accompanied by a fun imagined scenario and some crushable knowledge so you can get to know more about this fearless, flute-playing empress of empowerment. Let your Lizzo daydreams shine with Crush and Color: Lizzo!- Make your creativity sing with incredible coloring pages- Find out what makes Lizzo so magical with biographical bits- Perforated pages make it easy to display your girl-crush- Enjoy a dream day with Lizzo with 35 hand-drawn scenarios

Objev podobné jako Crush and Color: Lizzo - Maurizio Campidelli

“O’Brien’s first novel in two decades was well worth the wait. . . . In the age of ‘mythomania,’ O’Brien takes aim at the lies that power this country, and how and why they sustain us. America Fantastica peers straight into the dark heart of the American psyche, and it''s unafraid of the comedy and tragedy staring back.” — Esquire, Best Books of the FallAn American Master returns: the author of The Things They Carried delivers his first new novel in two decades, a brilliant and rollicking odyssey, in which a bank robbery sparks “a satirical romp through a country plagued by deceit” (Kirkus, starred review)At 11:34 a.m. one Saturday in August 2019, Boyd Halverson strode into Community National Bank in Northern California.“How much is on hand, would you say?” he asked the teller. “I’ll want it all.”“You’re robbing me?”He revealed a Temptation .38 Special.The teller, a diminutive redhead named Angie Bing, collected eighty-one thousand dollars.Boyd stuffed the cash into a paper grocery bag.“I’m sorry about this,” he said, “but I’ll have to ask you to take a ride with me.”So begins the adventure of Boyd Halverson—star journalist turned notorious online disinformation troll turned JCPenney manager—and his irrepressible hostage, Angie ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako America Fantastica - Tim O'Brien

This hilarious unofficial scrapbook is a love letter to Lizzo, the queen of self-affirmation, soulful pop bangers, and, of course, the red carpet.To many, it seemed as though Lizzo shot to fame overnight. But longtime fans, like author Billie Oliver, know this is hardly the case. Lizzo’s story is one of tireless persistence, in an industry and media landscape where she was often made to feel like she didn’t belong. Well, you better believe that never stopped Lizzo. Lizzobangers, her debut album, dropped in 2014 and piqued interest. But it was from 2016 onwards, as Lizzo’s hilarious online presence grew in step with her status as a self-love advocate, that her ascent to global stardom began. All the while, Lizzo maintained her brand of I-don’t-give-a-f **k sincerity that many of us now aspire to. Or at least enjoy watching. How many other artists can claim to have twerked on stages around the world while playing classical flute? This book offers 50 pieces of Lizzo’s story, as a tribute to an icon who truly shines.

Objev podobné jako Let it Lizzo! - Billie Oliver

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about surviving natural disasters with this engaging non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: Built to Survive Natural Disasters will introduce kids to ingenious ways to make buildings safe in the face of fires, floods, quakes and more – from swaying skyscrapers to houses that float – and is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing key Years 4 and 5 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as natural disasters, architecture, and weather.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there’s something for all children’s interests. The books ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako DK Super Readers Level 3 Built to Survive Natural Disasters - DK

This is the complete story of long-distance runner Lizzy Hawker’s journey from a school girl running the streets of London to a world record-breaking athlete racing on mountains. Scared witless and surrounded by a sea of people, Lizzy Hawker stands in the church square at the centre of Chamonix on a late August evening, waiting for the start of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. The mountains towering over the pack of runners promise a gruelling 8,600 metres of ascent and descent over 158 kilometres of challenging terrain that will test the feet, legs, heart and mind. These nervous moments before the race signal not just the beginning of nearly twenty-seven hours of effort that saw Lizzy finish as first woman, but the start of the career of one of Britain’s most successful endurance athletes. She went on to become the 100km Women’s World Champion, win the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc an unprecedented five times, hold the world record for 24 hours road running and become the first woman to stand on the overall winners’ podium at Spartathlon. An innate endurance and natural affinity with the mountains has led Lizzy to push herself to the absolute limits, including a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This book analyzes social capital and preparations for natural hazards in the Philippines. It emphasizes the importance of inequalities, contextualization, and scale, while also underlining the significance of historical and political contexts to better understand social dynamics. Social capital continues to be a debated concept, but it can be useful for thinking about how human societies interact with natural hazards. This book contributes to the growing scientific inquiries which have begun to address the connections between social capital and “natural” disasters. Chapters explore the links between these two fields of knowledge by analyzing the Filipino situation in general, as well as detailing a specific case study of a rural municipality in the Eastern Visayas region. The book’s central argument is that economic inequality is detrimental to social capital which then has negative repercussions on preparing for natural hazards. In an analysis at several geographical scales, Veuthey shows how inequality, via social capital, makes societies more at risk of having natural hazards turn into disasters. The book argues that a cautious use of the concept of social capital, which is cognizant of the historical and geographical complexities of the context it is applied to, has the potential to improve the way ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Disasters and Social Capital - Justin Veuthey

This book consists of 7 parts covering 42 representative environmental disasters. For example, disasters like the Exxon Valdez oil spill are detailed in parallel with similar disasters such as the Amoco Cadiz oil spill.

Objev podobné jako Eco-disasters - Seok Soon Park

THE REVEALING, DEFINING ACCOUNT OF THE DARK NETWORK THAT BROKE OUR COUNTRY.''An exceptional broadcaster'' - Guardian | ''Consistently, forensically, brilliant'' - Emily MaitlisSomething has gone really wrong in Britain.Our economy has tanked, our freedoms are shrinking, and social divisions are growing. Our politicians seem most interested in their own careers, and much of the media only make things worse. We are living in a country almost unrecognisable from the one that existed a decade ago. But whose fault is it really? Who broke Britain and how did they do it?Bold and incisive as ever, James O''Brien reveals the shady network of influence that has created a broken Britain of strikes, shortages and scandals. He maps the web connecting dark think tanks to Downing Street, the journalists involved in selling it to the public and the media bosses pushing their own agendas. Over ten chapters, each focusing on a particular person complicit in the downfall, James O''Brien reveals how a select few have conspired - sometimes by incompetence, sometimes by design - to bring Britain to its knees.

Objev podobné jako How They Broke Britain - James O'Brien

***THE RUNAWAY BESTSELLER, WITH NEW MATERIAL FOR THE PAPERBACK***THE REVEALING, DEFINING ACCOUNT OF THE DARK NETWORK THAT BROKE OUR COUNTRY. Something has gone really wrong in Britain. Our economy has tanked, our freedoms are shrinking, and social divisions are growing. Our politicians seem most interested in their own careers, and much of the media only make things worse. We are living in a country almost unrecognisable from the one that existed a decade ago. But whose fault is it really? Who broke Britain and how did they do it?Bold and incisive as ever, James O'Brien reveals the shady network of influence that has created a broken Britain of strikes, shortages and scandals. He maps the web connecting dark think tanks to Downing Street, the journalists involved in selling it to the public and the media bosses pushing their own agendas. Over ten chapters, each focusing on a particular person complicit in the downfall, James O'Brien reveals how a select few have conspired - sometimes by incompetence, sometimes by design - to bring Britain to its knees. Instant Sunday Times bestseller, November 2023

Objev podobné jako How They Broke Britain - James O'Brien

''A fantastically gripping story of love and betrayal, told with the masterful skill of a passionate storyteller. It kept me riveted until the last page!'' BARBARA ERSKINE''Anne O''Brien crosses swathes of time seamlessly. A gorgeous bouquet of a novel. Stunning'' CAROL McGRATH''Tremendous and engrossing'' NICOLA CORNICKALL''S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR...The Welsh Marches, 1301Strong-willed heiress Johane de Geneville is married to Roger Mortimer, Earl of March, at just fifteen years old.Soon Johane finds herself swept up in a world of treacherous court politics and dangerous secrets as her husband deposes Edward II and rules England alongside Queen Isabella.Yet when Roger is accused of treason, she is robbed of her freedom and must survive catastrophic events in her fight for justice - with her life, and her children''s, hanging in the balance...Will she pay for her husband''s mistakes, or will she manage to escape from a terrible fate?Readers love Anne O''Brien:''I was spellbound throughout!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Vividly real and unforgettable'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Truly captivating'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''If you love historical heroines and women battling to survive against all the odds, this is for you!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Superbly written, a jolly good read!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako A Court of Betrayal - Anne O'Brien

''Fascinating, poignant and beautifully written. A story of love and the sorrow of war'' CAROL MCGRATH''An enthralling insight into the Wars of the Roses seen through the eyes of two powerful women. A superb read'' CLARE MARCHANT''A fascinating story of two powerful women on opposing sides of the War of the Roses. Told with assurance and knowledge of the period'' ELIZABETH CHADWICKKEEP THY FRIENDS CLOSE,THY ENEMIES CLOSER...England 1450sQueen Margaret knows she must protect the crown, and her son Prince Edward''s claim to it, at all costs. It is up to her to fight for their inheritance, with her husband King Henry becoming increasingly frail. And as the Wars of the Roses rage on, Margaret''s enemies lurk close, threatening to unravel everything she is trying to protect.Anne, Countess of Warwick, has long striven to be a loyal and accomplished wife to the Earl of Warwick. But when she develops an unlikely alliance with the Lancastrian Queen Margaret, her husband''s adversary, she wonders how much power now lies in her hands to determine the course of history.Crossing enemy lines, the pair strike up a thorny friendship - yet in the midst of treachery and the turmoil of battle, can the two women ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Queen and the Countess - Anne O'Brien

'The strongest opening sentence of any memoir of the 21st century, and the following 300 pages do not disappoint'Frances Wilson, Daily TelegraphWhen Maiwand Banayee was 16, he wanted to become a suicide bomber for the Taliban. In this inspiring tale of survival and self-discovery, the reader will follow Maiwand's journey down a dark path and his ultimate redemption. Growing up in Kabul amid the Afghan wars, he witnessed atrocities that no child should ever see - rotting corpses, starving families, a neighbourhood torn apart. He escaped to a refugee camp in Pakistan, where religious militants began the gradual grooming of Maiwand and other Afghan boys. These confused and traumatised children were indoctrinated, radicalised and prepared to die in the name of a religious war. But Maiwand escaped this life. Fleeing Afghanistan, he had a life-altering crisis of faith, confidence and meaning, finding new purpose and rebuilding himself. Maiwand taught himself how to read and write in English, and here tells his astonishing story in crystalline prose. Delusions of Paradise offers a powerful warning about the dangers of radical religion, and is a stunning celebration of self-determination and redemption from an important new voice.

Objev podobné jako Delusions of Paradise - Maiwand Banayee

Karen O''Brien-Kop''s introduction to the Yogasutra highlights its status as a significant work of philosophy. Approaching the Yogasutra as living philosophy, this book elucidates philosophical conceptions of yoga, recognises the logical structure the sutras follow and explains the rules and principles that have sustained Patañjali’s system of thought for centuries. Moving beyond standard interpretations of Patañjali''s text and commentary as an aphoristic practice manual, O''Brien-Kop uses branches of philosophy to read the Yogasutra. Covering reality, self, ethics, language and knowledge, Patañjali’s philosophies come to the fore. The book introduces his reasoned positions on dual and non­dual metaphysics, the relationship between mind and body, the qualities of consciousness, the nature of freedom, and how to live ethically. Carefully-selected extracts from the primary text are translated for those unfamiliar with Sanskrit and commentaries run throughout. A glossary provides definitions of key concepts with useful translations. Accessible and up-to-date, this introduction broadens our understanding of Indian philosophical thought and explains why the Yogasutra deserves to be read alongside Parmenides’ ‘On Nature’ and Plato’s Phaedo as a classic of world philosophy.

Objev podobné jako The Philosophy of the Yogasutra - Karen O'Brien-Kop

The brilliantly funny and cringe-worthy secret blog of 14-year-old Joe Cowley (wannabe comic artist and self-confessed repeller of girls):Sunday 1st January So here''s the thing. I''ve decided to start writing a blog. A private one. The idea is that it''ll help me sort my life out, because quite frankly, it can''t get much worse . . .· I gained the nickname Puke Skywalker after vomiting over Louise Bentley on the waltzer. · I am subjected to daily wedgies by my arch-enemy Gav James.· My so-called best mates are trying to get me killed in a bid to win £250 on You''ve Been Framed. This cannot go on. I have to do something, or I''ll end up like Mad Morris down the park who thinks he''s Jesus. By the end of next term, I''m going to be a completely different person.At least, that''s the theory...

Objev podobné jako The Private Blog of Joe Cowley - Ben Davis

Lizzy and the Cloud is the whimsical and sweet tale of a young girl who cares for her pet cloud as it grows. From the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes this delicately illustrated picture book all about letting things go when we need to. It’s a little out of fashion to buy a pet cloud, but Lizzy doesn’t mind. She’s not looking for a big one or a fancy one, just one that’s right for her. And she finds it in Milo. She loves her new pet and includes him in all her fun activities. Soon, she’s taking Milo out on walks with her family, watering Milo right on schedule and seeing Milo grow and grow. But what happens when Milo gets too big for Lizzy to handle? What about when he storms across the skies and Lizzy can do nothing about it? Or when he’s uncomfortable in Lizzy’s small bedroom? This is the story all about the power of letting go of what we love when the time is right. It teaches kids the value of making important decisions even when they are difficult. This charming story with beautiful illustrations from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Lizzy and the Cloud - Eric Fan

In the five novels by Ireland''s greatest comic writer we can explore the full range of his invention, from the multi-layered madness of At Swim-Two-Birds to the piercing realism of The Hard Life and the surreal logic of The Third Policeman. This is a world where bicycles listen to conversations, inventors search formethods of ''diluting'' water, and characters play truant while novelists sleep; a world where spiteful fairies wreak havoc and heroes from legend blunder into suburban sitting-rooms. This is recognizably the Ireland of Joyce and Beckett - rowdy, high-spirited, by turns sensual and and cerebral -transformed by O''Brien''s unique vision.

Objev podobné jako Flann O'Brien The Complete Novels - Flann O'Brien

A powerful post-apocalyptic novel in which nuclear war has devastated America. Z FOR ZACHARIAH by Robert C. O''Brien is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. Ann Burden has been living alone in a valley for over a year - until Loomis, a scientist in a radiation-proof suit, arrives. She hopes they will be companions but his behaviour towards her becomes increasingly threatening as he attacks her and then cuts off her food supply and tries to bring her under his control. Although there may be no one else alive, Ann steals his suit and leaves the valley in search of humanity.The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man''s Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Z For Zachariah - Robert C. O'Brien

A re-issue of John O''Brien''s debut novel, a masterpiece of modern realism about the perils of addiction and love in a city of loneliness.Leaving Las Vegas, the first novel by John O''Brien, is the disturbing and emotionally wrenching story of a woman who embraces life and a man who rejects it. Sera is a prostitute, content with the independence and routine she has carved out for herself in a city defined by recklessness. But she is haunted by a spectre in a yellow Mercedes, a man from her past who is committed to taking control of her life again. Ben is an alcoholic intent on drinking his way towards an early death. Newly arrived from Los Angeles, he survived the four-hour intoxicated drive across the desert with his entire savings in his wallet and nothing else left to lose. Looking to satisfy hungers both material and existential, Ben and Sera stumble together on the strip and discover in each other a respite from their unforgiving lives. A testimony to the raw talent of its young author, Leaving Las Vegas is a compelling story of unconditional love between two disenfranchised and lost souls - an overlooked American classic.

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Lose yourself in the legendary Edna O''Brien''s simmering romantic tale of a woman rediscovering herself on the French Riviera ...''The taboo-breaking, the fabulous prose – there''s no one like Edna O''Brien.'' Anne Enright''Novels of heart-breaking empathy, rigorous honesty and peerless beauty.'' Eimear McBride''Surprising and beautiful and courageous .. A beacon.'' Megan Nolan''''Glittering energy.'' Colm Tóibín ''Brilliant and brave.'' Ann Patchett Separated from her husband and young son, Ellen leaves behind the loneliness of London for a new life of excitement and sexual freedom:a ''jaunt into iniquity'' on the gorgeous French Riviera. However, she soon discovers that independence blurs into loneliness, especially when she receives some heart-breaking news ...Banned in several countries on first publication, August is a Wicked Month is a shimmering, sensual tale of a woman rediscovering herself - and it feels just as glorious, radical, and escapist as today.

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