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The author of the magisterial England''s Thousand Best Churches turns his eye to England''s cathedrals, with fascinating, personal - and often funny - insight into their history and their place in English lifeEngland''s cathedrals are the nation''s glory. They tower over its landscape, outranking palaces, castles and mansions. They attract roughly half the nation''s population each year. For a millennium they have been objects of pilgrimage for those seeking faith, consolation and beauty. Still at the start of the twenty-first century, they remain unequalled in their size and splendour.More than any other English institution, cathedrals reflect the vicissitudes of history and should be treasured as such. They are custodians of culture and of the rituals of civic life. They offer welfare and relieve suffering. They uplift spirits with their beauty. In a real sense they are still what they were when first built a millennium ago, a glimpse of the sublime.England''s Cathedrals takes us on an enthralling tour of the nation and its history, through some of our most astonishing buildings.''Inspired... encourages us to take a fresh look at the familiar'' The Times''An essential supplement to his marvellously illuminating guidebook England''s Thousand Best Churches'' Evening Standard

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READERS OF EUROPEAN HISTORY WILL LOVE THIS BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED BOOK!"Simon Jenkins has provided a feast for both eyes and mind in this sumptuously illustrated guide to Europe''s greatest cathedrals" John Barton, author of A History of the Bible"As ever, Simon Jenkins is here the best sort of guide to some of Europe''s greatest buildings and their settings: well-informed, elegantly opinionated and passionate" Diarmaid MacCulloch, author of Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years__________________________Europe''s cathedrals are magnificent. They outstrip palaces and castles. They are the most sensational group of structures anywhere in the world - which everyone should ''see before they die''. They are also hugely popular, most of them absolutely packed. They are humankind''s greatest creations.In Europe''s 100 Best Cathedrals, Simon Jenkins has travelled the continent - from Chartres to York, Cologne to Florence, Toledo to Moscow and Stockholm to Seville - to illuminate old favourites and highlight new discoveries. Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs throughout, this joyous exploration of Europe''s history tells the stories behind these wonders, showing the cathedral''s central role in the European imagination. Readers will be inspired to make their own pilgrimage to all one hundred of them.

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From the invaders of the dark ages to the aftermath of the coalition, one of Britain''s most respected journalists, Simon Jenkins, weaves together a strong narrative with all the most important and interesting dates in a book that characteristically is as stylish as it is authoritative.A Short History of England sheds light on all the key individuals and events, bringing them together in an enlightening and engaging account of the country''s birth, rise to global prominence and then partial eclipse.There have been long synoptic histories of England but until now there has been no standard short work covering all significant events, themes and individuals. Now updated to take in the rapid progress of recent events and beautifully illustrated, this magisterial history will be the standard work for years to come.

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''Provocative, elegant, intriguing - Jenkins is a bold, imaginative writer, brilliant at challenging old assumptions and encouraging you to look at British architecture in a new light'' Rory StewartThe story of Britain is revealed through its buildings, and yet the language of architecture is a mystery to all but a few. In this enlightening history, spanning castles and cathedrals to factories and railway stations, Jenkins translates the hidden narratives infused in the facades we walk past every day.Britain’s history has been formed by its politics, religion and society and these influences can be seen in the architectural styles that have shaped its landscape. From pre-Roman and the Middle Ages, to the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution, Classical and Gothic styles surged and retreated from favour only to then be challenged by a new player: Modernism, a style that reflected the stunning technological advances of the second half of the twentieth century.In this narrative history, Simon Jenkins – the bestselling champion of our national heritage – introduces us to the singular, eccentric and sometimes rather ordinary characters who shaped Britain. Jenkins teaches readers to see the world anew, demystifying the elitist language of architecture so that we can all appreciate the buildings around us.

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A WATERSTONES BEST HISTORY BOOK ''Simon Jenkins, as ever, writes with clarity and insight'' Times''One of the liveliest commentators in Britain, always worth reading and pleasingly contrarian'' Jeremy Paxman, GuardianWho were the Celts? Were they a people, a civilisation, an empire, or a fiction of historical imagination? They flit as ghosts through Europe''s ancient past, purported ancestors of the Irish, Welsh, Scottish, Cornish and Bretons.Yet they have never been identified with any one land, or with any one history or language.Simon Jenkins argues compellingly that the ''Celts'' is a misleading concept, bundling together quite distinct peoples. The word keltoi first appears in Greek, applied generally to aliens or ''barbarians'' - and theories of Celticism continue to fuel many of the prejudices and misconceptions that divide the British Isles to this day. Fascinating and increasingly relevant, who the Celts were - or weren''t - goes to the heart of the ongoing argument over the future of a dis-United Kingdom.

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LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This changeful place became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand estates of Georgian splendour. It swelled with industry and became the centre of the largest empire in history. And having risen from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world.From the prehistoric occupants of the Thames Valley to the preoccupied commuters of today, Simon Jenkins brings together the key events, individuals and trends in London''s history to create a matchless portrait of the capital. He masterfully explains the battles that determined how London was conceived and built - and especially the perennial conflict between money and power.Based in part on his experiences of and involvement in the events that shaped the post-war city, and with his trademark colour and authority, Jenkins shows above all how London has taken shape over more than two thousand years. Fascinating for locals and visitors alike, this is narrative history at its finest, from the most ardent protector of our heritage.''A handsome book ... full of the good judgements one might hope for from such a sensible and readable commentator, and they alone are worth perusing for pleasure and food for thought'' Michael Wood, New Statesman on A Short History of England''Any passably cultured inhabitant of the British Isles should ask for, say, three or four copies of this book for Christmas...I can imagine no better companion on a voyage across England'' Max Hastings, Daily Telegraph on England''s Thousand Best Houses

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Discover the architectural gems that are Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations in this Sunday Times top 10 bestseller'This is a cracker . . . a beautiful book' Chris EvansIt is the scene for our hopeful beginnings and our intended ends, and the timeless experiences of coming and going, meeting, greeting and parting. It is an institution with its own rituals and priests, and a long-neglected aspect of Britain's architecture. And yet so little do we look at the railway station. Simon Jenkins has travelled the length and breadth of Great Britain, from Waterloo to Wemyss Bay, Betws-y-Coed to Beverley, to select his hundred best railway stations. Blending his usual insight and authority with his personal reflections and experiences - including his founding the Railway Heritage Trust - the foremost expert on our national heritage deftly reveals the history, geography, design and significance of each of these glories. Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs throughout, this joyous exploration of our social history shows the station's role in the national imagination; champions the engineers, architects and rival companies that made them possible; and tells the story behind the triumphs and follies of these very British creations. These are the marvellous, often undersung places that link our nation, celebrated like never before. 'However spectacular the book's photographs, it's the author's prowess as a phrase-maker that keeps you turning the pages' The Times'An uplifting exploration of our social history' Guardian

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The first history of all the English cathedrals, from Birmingham and Bury St Edmunds to Worcester and York Minster

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In 1951 Michael Jenkins, then 14 years old, spent the summer with ''the aunts in Flanders''. His ''aunts'' were a group of elderly women whose connection to his family had never been explained but they immediately embraced him and he quickly became entwined in the lives of an extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins. The warmth of their life awakes Michael to the complicated world of relationships as he falls in love for the first time. Michael Jenkins''s vivid memoir of a summer that changed his life has become a much-loved classic, with its evocative portraits of his aunts, the raw memories of two world wars that still scar the Flanders plain and Michael''s unraveling of the secret at the heart of this family.

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In this poignant and personal tribute, Roger Scruton gives an account of England which is both an illuminating analysis of its institutions and culture, and a celebration of its virtues.Covering all aspects of the English inheritance, and informed by a unique philosophical vision, England: An Elegy shows that England has a distinct personality and endows its residents with a distinct moral ideal.

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''A fascinating history'', Charles Moore, The Spectator A powerful history of the most significant military clashes between Islam and Christendom over the 1,300 years of the Muslim caliphate.From the taking of the holy city of Jerusalem in the 7th century AD by Caliph Umar, to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire following the end of World War I, Christian popes, emperors and kings, and Muslim caliphs and sultans were locked in a 1300-year battle for political, military, ideological, economic and religious supremacy.In this powerful history of the era, acknowledged expert on the history of the Middle East and the Crusades Simon Mayall focuses on some of the most significant clashes of arms in human history: the taking and retaking of Jerusalem and the collapse of the Crusader states; the fall of Constantinople; the sieges of Rhodes and Malta; the assault on Vienna and the ‘high-water mark’ of Ottoman advance into Europe; culminating in the Allied capture of Jerusalem in World War I, the final collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the dissolution of the sultanate and the caliphate, and the formation of modern Europe and the modern Middle East. The House of War offers a wide, sweeping narrative, encompassing the broad historical and religious context of this period, while focussing on some of the key, pivotal sieges and battles, and on the protagonists, political and military, who determined their conclusions and their consequences.

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'An astonishing work of research, detail and revelation. Bulging with information, packed with nuggets.' John Etheridge, Sun'Superbly researched... His eye for detail never wavers. It’s a pleasure to read.' Vic Marks, Observer'The Cricket Book of the Year: Dauntingly comprehensive and surprisingly light-footed.' Simon Briggs, Daily TelegraphEngland: The Biography is the most comprehensive account of the England cricket team that has ever been published, taking the reader into the heart of the action and the team dynamics that have helped shape their success, or otherwise. It is now 140 years since England first played Test match cricket and, for much of that time, it has struggled to perform to the best of its capabilities. In the early years, amateurs would pick and choose which matches and tours they would play; subsequently, the demands of the county game - and the petty jealousies that created - would prevent many from achieving their best. It was only in the 1990s that central contracts were brought in, and Team England began to receive the best possible support from an ever-increasing backroom team. But cricket isn't just about structures, it depends like no other sport on questions of how successful the captain is in motivating and leading his team, and how well different personalities and egos are integrated and managed in the changing room. From Joe Root and Alastair Cook back to Mike Atherton, Mike Brearley and Ray Illingworth, England captains have had a heavy influence on proceedings. Recent debates over Kevin Pietersen were nothing new, as contemporaries of W.G.Grace would doubtless recognise. As England play their 1000th Test, this is a brilliant and unmissable insight into the ups and downs of that story.

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The north east of England was the crucible of the railway revolution in the early nineteenth century. The Stockton & Darlington Railway, which opened in 1825, was the world''s first public railway to use steam locomotives. As the national network developed, the East Coast Main Line passed through the region on its way from London to Edinburgh and virtually every part of the area was linked to a large and complex web of lines which were built to serve coal mines and other heavy industries as well as communities across the region. As the century developed, by a process of expansion and amalgamation, the North Eastern Railway came to dominate the area. This became part of the LNER group in 1923 though with the formation of British Railways in 1948, the new North Eastern Region of BR, with its distinctive orange signage, served an area closely comparable to that of the old NER itself. This new colour album explores the railways of the north east from the 1950s through to the 1970s using largely hitherto unpublished images from the files of the Online Transport Archive. These cover steam, diesel and electric traction and whilst focusing on the main line railways, the area''s heavy concentration of industrial lines is also featured in this wonderful nostalgic reflection of the fascinating railway network of this part of the country.

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Obraz diváků televizních seriálů a dalších pořadů jako pasivních konzumentů je zakořeněný i dnes, v éře internetových televizí, streamování a obsahu dostupného kdykoli "na přání". V době, kdy americký kulturní a mediální teoretik Henry Jenkins psal svou knihu Pytláci textů (1992), však byla tato charakteristika přijímána takřka bez výhrad i odborníky z oblasti mediálních studií. Jenkins svůj odborný zájem soustředil na jednu specifickou skupinu diváků, fanoušky, a podrobně analyzoval jejich sociální praktiky a kulturní produkci, díky čemuž se mu podařilo dobově převažující přesvědčení o pasivitě seriálových diváků zásadním způsobem problematizovat. Henry Jenkins se ovšem v Pytlácích textů neopevňuje jen v pozici distancovaného akademika, ale píše zároveň i jako dlouholetý fanoušek aktivně zapojený do komunitních aktivit. Tato jeho dvojdomost, která je v textu neustále reflektovaná, mu přínosně umožnuje odložit do té doby obvyklý znevažující tón a ponořit se bez zlehčování do fascinujícího světa fanoušků. Základním pozorováním, z nějž Jenkins ve svých analýzách vychází, je to, že fanoušci filmy, seriály a další žánry nejen konzumují, ale také je dále přetvářejí, navazují na ně a přepisují je. A ne vždy souhlasně: nezřídka se jejich texty vymezují proti pojetí narativů a postav, jak je koncipovali jejich původní autoři. Výtvory komerční masové kultury se tedy pro fanoušky stávají materiálem jejich vlastní, značně nezávislé tvorby. V jednotlivých kapitolách knihy se Jenkins soustředí na kritické aktivity komunity fanoušků, na utváření jejich kánonů, hodnocení a interpretací. Především se však věnuje konkrétním výtvorům: povídkám a románům včetně kontroverzního žánru slash fiction (erotické nebo pornografické příběhy o mužských hrdinech seriálů Star Trek či Profesionálové), videím důmyslně remixujícím materiál odvysílaných seriálů a také pozoruhodnému žánru filkové hudby. To vše v kontextu etnografie sociálních praktik fanouškovské komunity, od společného sledování seriálů přes výměnu nahraných videokazet po fanouškovské srazy (cony) nejrůznějšího typu a rozsahu. Jenkinsova klasická práce tak nabízí jedinečný raný pohled na dnes všeprostupující kulturu participace, jež se i prostřednictvím sociálních sítí stala jedním z nejvýraznějších atributů dnešních dní. Český překlad byl pořízen z anglického vydání, které vyšlo u příležitosti dvaceti let od prvního publikování knihy. Je doplněn obsáhlým rozhovorem s autorem, v němž Henry Jenkins reflektuje jak svou někdejší badatelskou metodu, tak posuny, k nimž ve fanouškovské praxi i v její odborné reflexi za poslední dvě dekády došlo.

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***THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER***'Tipped to be this summer's biggest read' SUNDAY TIMES'A richly drawn page-turner' OBSERVER'Quite possibly our favourite TJR novel yet' COSMOPOLITAN'I absolutely adored this' BRYONY GORDON'A breathtaking, quietly staggering tale of female empowerment, desire, and our place in the universe' HEAT'Unputdownable' GRAZIAREADERS ARE SAYING... 'So emotional by the end that I could hardly speak' - Reader Review, 5*****'Melted my heart by the end' - Reader Review, 5*****'Taylor Jenkins Reid is the master of a really great love story' - Reader Review, 5*****'Taylor Jenkins Reid's best book yet' - Reader Review, 5*****An epic novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program about the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits. In the summer of 1980, astrophysics professor Joan Goodwin begins training to be an astronaut at Houston’s Johnson Space Center, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates: Top Gun pilot Hank Redmond; mission specialists John Griffin and Lydia Danes; warmhearted Donna Fitzgerald; and Vanessa Ford, the magnetic and mysterious aeronautical engineer. As the new astronauts prepare for their first flights, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined and begins to question everything she believes about her place in the observable universe. Then, in December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, everything changes in an instant. Atmosphere is Taylor Jenkins Reid at her best: transporting readers to iconic times and places, creating complex protagonists, and telling a passionate and soaring story about the transformative power of love – this time among the stars. 'Is there a popular fiction writer alive who conveys falling in love better than Taylor Jenkins Reid?' DAILY MAIL'Packs a hefty emotional punch' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Thrilling ... heartbreaking ... uplifting. Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel Atmosphere is the fast-paced, emotionally-charged story of one ambitious young woman, finding both her voice and her passion ... I loved it' KRISTIN HANNAH, author of The Women'NASA? Space missions? The 80s? This is a collection of all the things I love. Great story, excellent research and accuracy, and a thrilling conclusion.' ANDY WEIR, author of Project Hail Mary and The Martian

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A groundbreaking reassessment of W. H. Auden’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 ‘the necessary secretiveness of the great poet’. The Island lays bare for the first time some of the most telling ‘secrets’ of Auden’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, Auden’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 Auden’s disillusionment with these potent myths and beliefs and the time when he left ‘the island’.Auden’s preoccupations – with the vicissitudes of war and the problems of love, belonging and identity – are of their time but they still resonate profoundly today. ‘A superb, deeply researched study of Auden’s early work and identity. Jenkins’s understanding of young Auden as a poet shaped and haunted by the First World War – assimilating the influence of Wilfred Owen, Edward Thomas, Robert Graves, and W. H. R. Rivers – 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.’Heather Clark, author of Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath‘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 writer’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.’Edmund White, author of The Humble Lover‘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.’Edward Mendelson, author of Early Auden and Later Auden

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***NEW NOVEL ATMOSPHERE COMING JUNE 2025 – PREORDER NOW***From the bestselling author of MALIBU RISING, DAISY JONES & THE SIX and THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO''It made me cry twice, and when I finished reading, I had to sit for a minute with the hole it left in my chest . . . just order it'' EMILY HENRY''A crowd-pleaser. Taylor Jenkins Reid captures all the sweat, rivalry and glamour of elite sport'' THE TIMES''Jenkins Reid has written yet another page turner . . . [it] will have you hooked'' INDEPENDENTCarrie Soto is the greatest player the world has ever seen.But six years after her last match, she watches a young British tennis player steal her world record - and Carrie knows she has to go back and reclaim her rightful place at the top. Even if the world doesn''t believe in her. Even if it almost breaks her.This is a story about the cost of greatness and the burden of fame.The fight for a place in history is about to begin . . .''It artfully combines the heady glamour of elite sport with questions about what happens when we find ourselves winning professionally, but losing personally'' STYLIST''One of my favourite authors ever . . . I don''t think I''ve ever felt so strongly about an author'' FEARNE COTTON''A portrait of female ambition in all its raw and divine glory, Carrie Soto will stay with you long after the last page is turned'' ERIN KELLYTaylor Jenkins-Reid, Sunday Times bestseller, April 2023

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From one of the country’s most respected religion reporters, a paradigm-shifting discussion of how the Religious Left is actually the moral compass that has long steered America’s political debates, including today.Since the ascendancy of the Religious Right in the 1970s, common wisdom holds that it is a coalition of fundamentalist powerbrokers who are the “moral majority,” setting the standard for conservative Christian values and working to preserve the status quo.But, as national religion reporter Jack Jenkins contends, the country is also driven by a vibrant, long-standing moral force from the left. Constituting an amorphous group of interfaith activists that goes by many names and takes many forms, this coalition has operated since America’s founding — praying, protesting, and marching for common goals that have moved society forward. Throughout our history, the Religious Left has embodied and championed the progressive values at the heart of American democracy—abolition, labor reform, civil rights, environmental preservation.Drawing on his years of reporting, Jenkins examines the re-emergence of progressive faith-based activism, detailing its origins and contrasting its goals with those of the Religious Right. Today’s rapidly expanding interfaith coalition — which includes Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and other faiths — has become a force within the larger “resistance” movement. Jenkins profiles Washington political insiders—including former White House staffers and faith outreach directors for the campaigns of Barack Obama, John Kerry, and Hillary Clinton—as well as a new generation of progressive faith leaders at the forefront today, including:Rev. William Barber II, leader of North Carolina’s Moral Mondays and co-chair of the nationwide Poor People’s campaignLinda Sarsour, co-chair of the Women’s MarchRev. Traci Blackmon, a pastor near Ferguson, Missouri who works to lift up black liberation efforts across the countrySister Simone Campbell, head of the Catholic social justice lobby and the “Nuns on the Bus” tour organizerNative American “water protectors” who demonstrated against the Dakota Access Pipeline in Standing RockBishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Episcopal bishopAn exciting reevaluation of America’s moral center and an inspiring portrait of progressive faith-in-action, American Prophets will change the way we think about the intersection of politics and religion.

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Explores iconic works from The Cat in the Hat to The Twilight Zone to explain cultural trends in parenting and how we conceptualize childhood The 60s produced a Baby Boom generation that catalyzed the dawn of a new era—the space age, the age of television, the global age, and the beginnings of civil rights. At the same time, a new paradigm for parenting was unfolding that put emphasis on permissiveness, defined by what it permitted – the free and unfettered impulses of children. Others worried that the wildness of children, personified by the characters in Maurice Sendak's 1963 classic children's book, Where the Wild Things Are, was destructive, disruptive and disrespectful. Where the Wild Things Were centers on the exploding, contentious national conversation about the nature of childhood and parenting in the postwar US emblematized by Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care. Renowned scholar Henry Jenkins demonstrates that the language that shaped a growing field of advice literature for parents also informed the period's fictions—in film, television, comics, children's books, and elsewhere—produced for and consumed by children. In particular, Jenkins demonstrates, the era's emblematic child was the boy in the striped shirt: white, male, suburban, middle class, Christian, and above all, American. Weaving together intellectual histories and popular texts, Jenkins shows how boy protagonists became embodiments of permissive child rearing, as well as the social ideals and contradictions that permissiveness entailed. From Peanuts comic strips and TV specials to The Cat in the Hat, Dennis the Menace, and Jonny Quest, the book reveals how childhood and the stories about it became central to Cold War concerns with democracy, citizenship, globalization, the space race, science, race relations, gender, and sexuality. Written by a former boy in a striped shirt, Where the Wild Things Were explores iconic works, from Mary Poppins to Lost in Space, contextualizing them through a critical but respectful engagement with the core animating ideas of the permissive imagination.

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Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points when visiting churches and cathedrals with more than 140 things to find. From altars to spires, choirs to bell ringers, they’ll learn all about these places of worship along the way. And once they’ve scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there’s something for everyone!For even more spotting fun check out i-SPY London (ISBN 9780008386450).

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For 15 years, award-winning travel writer Stephen McClarence and his BBC Radio journalist wife Clare Jenkins made a series of journeys through India to learn about one of its most eccentric and fast-dwindling communities: the Anglo-Indians. Mainly descendants of British men and Indian women, their combined heritage stretches back 350 years through the times of the East India Company and the British Raj. In Jhansi - a railway hub in the state of Uttar Pradesh and inspiration for John Masters''s 1950s book Bhowani Junction - the Anglo-Indian community is reduced to around 30 families. Teatime at Peggy''s shares their stories.Inspired by Jenkins'' own Anglo-Indian family connections, the couple immersed themselves in the customs of this little-known dimension to India, soon developing a profound affection for their new friends, particularly for two of the area''s most memorable figureheads: the title character ''Aunty Peggy'', daughter and widow of railwaymen, overseer of the European cemetery, and ''friend of the great and the good, the rich and the poor''; and Captain Roy Abbott, the last British landowner in India, who never dined without wearing a blazer, cravat and immaculately pressed trousers.The authors spent hours at Peggy''s kitchen table - eating cake, samosas and curry; drinking tea; welcoming eccentric characters, like Pastor Rao who could recite Winston Churchill speeches from memory; listening to stories, told in lilting accents, of the Railway Institute and May Queen Balls, Monsoon Toad Balls (where ''the ugliest, most hideous-looking man'' would win the prize), waltzes and foxtrots, dancing in the jungle to Victor Silvester gramophone records, games of rummy and housey-housey, and Anglo-Indian cookery that embraced plum cake, goat''s brain curry, Mulligatawny soup and crème caramel. Warm, humorous and evocative, Teatime at Peggy''s is a lyrical, loving homage to the Anglo-Indians. Filled with larger-than-life characters and with the ever-present exhilaration of 21st-century India, it is both intimate and revelatory, and a testament to the importance of tradition, community and friendship. This enchanting book is for anyone who knows India well - or who simply yearns to take the ''trip of a lifetime'' to the ''sub-continent''. and see things a little differently.

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A shepherd boy decides to play a trick on the people in his village by telling them that there is a wolf nearby. But will the villagers believe him when a wolf really does turn up? This witty retelling of the traditional story was written by Saffy Jenkins.A shepherd boy decides to play a trick on the people in his village by telling them that there is a wolf nearby. But will the villagers believe him when a wolf really does turn up? This witty retelling of the traditional story was written by Saffy Jenkins.Pink A/Band 1B books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.Children can recap the journey of the boy as he plays tricks using the story map on pages 14–15.Text type: A traditional taleCurriculum links: Personal, social and emotional development

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Travel the world and discover animals under threat in this beautiful gift book from conservation biologist and award-winning author Martin Jenkins.From the mighty Asian elephant to the tiny rosalia longicorn beetle, creatures all over the world are under threat like never before in human history. Travelling around the world in a series of striking graphic stamps from printmaker Tom Frost, this timely book introduces some of the threatened species and explores why they are in danger. Written by conservation biologist and award-winning author Martin Jenkins, this is a beautiful and illuminating journey through the world of endangered animals.

Objev podobné jako Endangered Animals - Jenkins Martin

From Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins comes a series of animals with unusual eyes in this eye-catching picture book!In his eye-popping work of picture book nonfiction, Jenkins explains how for most animals, eyes are the most important source of information about the world in a biological sense.The simplest eyes—clusters of light-sensitive cells—appeared more than one billion years ago, and provided a big survival advantage to the first creatures that had them. Since then, animals have evolved an amazing variety of eyes, along with often surprising ways to use them.

Objev podobné jako Eye to Eye/How Animals See the World - Steve Jenkins

Modern societies require energy systems to provide energy for cooking, heating, transport, and materials processing, as well as for electricity generation. Energy systems include the primary fuel, its conversion, and transport to the point of use. In many cases this primary fuel is still a fossil fuel, a one-use resource derived from a finite supply within our planet, causing considerable damage to the environment. After 300 years of increasing reliance on fossil fuels, particularly coal, it is becoming ever clearer that the present energy systems need to change. In this Very Short Introduction Nick Jenkins explores our historic investment in the exploitation of fossil energy resources and their current importance, and discusses the implications of our increasing rate of energy use. He considers the widespread acceptance by scientists and policy makers that our energy systems must reduce emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, and looks forward to the radical changes in fuel technology that will be necessary to continue to provide energy supplies in a sustainable manner, and extend access across the developing world. Considering the impact of changing to an environmentally benign and low-carbon energy system, Jenkins also looks at future low-carbon energy systems which would use electricity from a variety of renewable energy sources, as well as the role of nuclear power in our energy use.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Objev podobné jako Energy Systems - Nick Jenkins

Pořiďte si spolehlivé robustní posezení z exotické dřeviny akácie. Originální set England 1+4 najde využití na zahradě, terase, ale i v interiéru. Posezení England se skládá ze stabilního obdélníkového stolu a čtyř křesel. Užijte si relax na zahradě na maximum! Největší předností setu je vysoká nosnost, bytelnost a kvalitní zpracování dřeva. Stůl je dostatečně velký pro oslavu i setkání s přáteli. Zahradní křesla England unesou až 120 kg, takže se na ně můžete stoprocentně spolehnout. V ceně sestavy jsou měkké béžové polstry, které jsou třešničkou na dortu k dokonalému posezení a zároveň vám ušetří práci se sháněním padnoucích podsedáků. Set England 1+4 je ideálním rodinným posezením na zahradu – oceníte jej při každé grilovačce, či oslavě. Kromě vaší terasy se bude krásně vyjímat i v zahrádkách restaurací, v kavárnách a jiných interiérech, například v zimní zahradě. Akácie patří mezi nejprodávanější exotické dřeviny, vozíme ji přímo od certifikovaných producentů. Velmi používaná je i díky svému rychlému růstu, největší předností je však vysoká odolnost, trvanlivost a tvrdost. Sestava z akácie má univerzální využití, kvalitní dřevo každý prostor jen vylepší. Stačí ji doplnit prostíráním, květinami, či krásným ubrusem a stylové posezení je připraveno. Proč si pořídit zahradní posezení z akácie? Exotické dřevo akácie najdeme v tropech a subtropech po celém světě. Díky svým praktickým vlastnostem se využívá například k výrobě lodí, či hudebních nástrojů. Pro zpracování na zahradní nábytek má rovněž spoustu výhod. Které to jsou? Dřevo je odolné vůči výkyvům počasí (horku, větru, dešti, sněhu, dokonce i mrazu), nábytek z akácie je houževnatý, pevný a pružný, má vysokou nosnost, láká svým přírodním olivově hnědým odstínem s jemnou plamennou texturou, i při dlouhodobém používání je dřevo barevně stálé, péče o nábytek z akácie není složitá a odvděčí se vám dlouhou životností, jde o přírodní materiál, který skvěle zapadne do prostor vaší zahrady, koupě takového nábytku je investice, která se vyplatí – materiál neztrácí na hodnotě ani po mnoha letech. Jak pečovat o nábytek z akácie? O nábytek z akácie pečujte nánosem výživného teakového oleje. Poprvé nábytek ošetřete ihned po zakoupení a poté pravidelně minimálně jednou vždy před novou sezónou. Návod na použití oleje a další informace naleznete v článku o teakovém oleji. Posezení si vaši péči zaslouží a odmění se krásným vzhledem a delší životností. Při běžném čištění stačí posezení otřít od prachu a nečistot. Bohatě si vystačíte s mýdlovou vodou a následným očištěním čistou vodou. Nábytek nedrhněte drátěnkou ani agresivními přípravky. Podušky vyčistěte lepicím válečkem na zachytávání nečistot, nebo speciálními přípravky na textil. Při delším používání nezapomeňte na dotažení šroubů a sklížení spojů. Pokud nebudete využívat nábytek mimo sezónu, uschovejte jej do suché větrané místnosti. Doplňky k sestavě England K setu England doporučujeme pořízení obalu na nábytek. I když je sestava z akácie odolná, PVC plachta posezení zcela ochrání před deštěm, prachem a dalšími nečistotami, takže si i po velké vichřici sednete na čistý a suchý nábytek. Kromě sedacích sestav nabízíme i lehátka (ideální pro letní slunění), samostatné stoly a lavice, nebo ukládací boxy ve stejném barevném provedení. Prohlédněte si celou kategorii nábytku z akácie. Proč zvolit zahradní sestavu England? Praktický set velkého stolu a čtyř křesel z exotické dřeviny akácie, robustní sestava s křesly s vysokou nosností, která vás nezradí a vydrží dlouhé roky, polstrování na křesla je v ceně sestavy, oceňte unikátní vlastnosti dřeva – tvrdé a odolné s dlouhou životností, ideální investice, pokud vás už nebaví nábytek na jednu sezonu, atraktivita a originální zbarvení dřeviny akácie – takové posezení nemá každý, snadná údržba – nábytek bude sloužit vám, ne vy jemu, univerzální použití v exteriéru i interiéru, odolnost vůči slunci, větru, dešti i vlhkosti. Sestava obsahuje: 4x Zahradní křeslo pevné ENGLAND vč. polstru, 1x Zahradní obdelníkový stůl ENGLAND 200 x 100 cm

Objev podobné jako DEOKORK Zahradní sestava akácie ENGLAND 1+4 (200 cm)

Pořiďte si robustní posezení z exotické dřeviny akácie. Originální set England 1+6 pro celou rodinu najde využití na zahradě, terase i v interiéru. Ideální posezení pro letní grilovačku i venkovní oslavu. Vyzkoušejte set England pro 6 osob Posezení England se skládá ze stabilního obdélníkového stolu a šesti křesel. Užijte si relax na zahradě na maximum! Největší předností setu je vysoká nosnost, bytelnost a kvalitní zpracování dřeva. Stůl je dostatečně velký pro oslavu i setkání s přáteli. Zahradní křesla England unesou až 120 kg, takže se na ně můžete stoprocentně spolehnout. V ceně sestavy obdržíte měkké béžové polstry, které jsou třešničkou na dortu k dokonalému posezení a ušetří vám práci se sháněním padnoucích podsedáků. Sestava England 1+6 je ideálním rodinným posezením na zahradu – oceníte ji při každé grilovačce, či oslavě. Kromě vaší terasy se bude krásně vyjímat i v zahrádkách restaurací, v kavárnách a jiných interiérech, například v zimní zahradě. Akácie patří mezi nejžádanější exotické dřeviny, vozíme ji přímo od certifikovaných producentů. Pro výrobu nábytku se používá pro svůj rychlý růst a největší předností je vysoká odolnost, trvanlivost a tvrdost. Sestava z akácie má univerzální využití, kvalitní dřevo každý prostor jen vylepší. Stačí ji doplnit prostíráním, květinami, či ubrusem a stylové posezení je připraveno. Proč si pořídit zahradní posezení z akácie? Exotické dřevo akácie najdeme v tropech a subtropech po celém světě. Díky svým praktickým vlastnostem se využívá například k výrobě lodí, či hudebních nástrojů. Pro zpracování na zahradní nábytek má rovněž spoustu výhod. Které to jsou? Dřevo odolává výkyvům počasí (horku, větru, dešti, sněhu, dokonce i mrazu), nábytek z akácie je houževnatý, pevný a pružný, má vysokou nosnost, láká svým přírodním odstínem s jemnou plamennou texturou, i při dlouhodobém používání je barevně stálé, péče o nábytek z akácie není složitá a odvděčí se vám dlouhou životností, jde o přírodní materiál, který skvěle zapadne do prostor vaší zahrady, koupě takového nábytku je investice, která se vyplatí – materiál neztrácí na hodnotě ani po mnoha letech. Péče o zahradní nábytek z akácie Nábytek z akácie udržujte nánosem výživného teakového oleje. Poprvé nábytek ošetřete ihned po zakoupení a poté pravidelně minimálně jednou vždy před novou sezónou. Návod na použití oleje a další informace naleznete v článku o teakovém oleji. Posezení si vaši péči zaslouží a odmění se krásným vzhledem a prodlouženou životností. Při běžném čištění stačí posezení otřít od prachu a nečistot. Bohatě si vystačíte s mýdlovou vodou a následným očištěním čistou vodou. Nábytek nedrhněte drátěnkou ani agresivními přípravky. Podušky vyčistěte lepicím válečkem na zachytávání nečistot, nebo speciálními přípravky na textil. Při delším používání nezapomeňte na dotažení šroubů a sklížení spojů. Pokud nebudete využívat nábytek mimo sezónu, uschovejte jej do suché větrané místnosti. Doplňky k zahradní sestavě England K setu England doporučujeme pořízení obalu na nábytek. I když je sestava z akácie odolná, PVC plachta posezení zcela ochrání před deštěm, prachem a dalšími nečistotami, takže si i po velké vichřici sednete na čistý a suchý nábytek. Kromě sedacích sestav nabízíme i lehátka (ideální pro letní slunění), samostatné stoly a lavice, nebo ukládací boxy ve stejném barevném provedení. Prohlédněte si celou kategorii nábytku z akácie. Proč zvolit posezení England z akácie? Praktický set velkého stolu a šesti křesel z exotické dřeviny akácie, robustní sestava s křesly s vysokou nosností, která vás nezradí a vydrží dlouhé roky, béžové polstrování na křesla obdržíte v ceně sestavy, oceňte unikátní vlastnosti dřeva – tvrdé a odolné s dlouhou životností, ideální investice, pokud vás už nebaví nábytek na jednu sezonu, atraktivita a originální zbarvení dřeviny akácie – takové posezení nemá každý, snadná údržba – nábytek bude sloužit vám, ne vy jemu, univerzální použití v exteriéru i interiéru. Sestava obsahuje: 6x Zahradní křeslo pevné ENGLAND vč. polstru, 1x Zahradní obdelníkový stůl ENGLAND 200 x 100 cm

Objev podobné jako DEOKORK Zahradní sestava akácie ENGLAND 1+6 (200 cm)

Pořiďte si spolehlivé robustní posezení z exotické dřeviny akácie. Originální set England 1+4 najde využití na zahradě, terase, ale i v interiéru. Posezení England se skládá ze stabilního obdélníkového stolu a čtyř křesel. Užijte si relax na zahradě na maximum! Největší předností setu je vysoká nosnost, bytelnost a kvalitní zpracování dřeva. Stůl je dostatečně velký pro oslavu i setkání s přáteli. Zahradní křesla England unesou až 120 kg, takže se na ně můžete stoprocentně spolehnout. V ceně sestavy jsou měkké béžové polstry, které jsou třešničkou na dortu k dokonalému posezení a zároveň vám ušetří práci se sháněním padnoucích podsedáků. Set England 1+4 je ideálním rodinným posezením na zahradu – oceníte jej při každé grilovačce, či oslavě. Kromě vaší terasy se bude krásně vyjímat i v zahrádkách restaurací, v kavárnách a jiných interiérech, například v zimní zahradě. Akácie patří mezi nejprodávanější exotické dřeviny, vozíme ji přímo od certifikovaných producentů. Velmi používaná je i díky svému rychlému růstu, největší předností je však vysoká odolnost, trvanlivost a tvrdost. Sestava z akácie má univerzální využití, kvalitní dřevo každý prostor jen vylepší. Stačí ji doplnit prostíráním, květinami, či krásným ubrusem a stylové posezení je připraveno. Proč si pořídit zahradní posezení z akácie? Exotické dřevo akácie najdeme v tropech a subtropech po celém světě. Díky svým praktickým vlastnostem se využívá například k výrobě lodí, či hudebních nástrojů. Pro zpracování na zahradní nábytek má rovněž spoustu výhod. Které to jsou? Dřevo je odolné vůči výkyvům počasí (horku, větru, dešti, sněhu, dokonce i mrazu), nábytek z akácie je houževnatý, pevný a pružný, má vysokou nosnost, láká svým přírodním olivově hnědým odstínem s jemnou plamennou texturou, i při dlouhodobém používání je dřevo barevně stálé, péče o nábytek z akácie není složitá a odvděčí se vám dlouhou životností, jde o přírodní materiál, který skvěle zapadne do prostor vaší zahrady, koupě takového nábytku je investice, která se vyplatí – materiál neztrácí na hodnotě ani po mnoha letech. Jak pečovat o nábytek z akácie? O nábytek z akácie pečujte nánosem výživného teakového oleje. Poprvé nábytek ošetřete ihned po zakoupení a poté pravidelně minimálně jednou vždy před novou sezónou. Návod na použití oleje a další informace naleznete v článku o teakovém oleji. Posezení si vaši péči zaslouží a odmění se krásným vzhledem a delší životností. Při běžném čištění stačí posezení otřít od prachu a nečistot. Bohatě si vystačíte s mýdlovou vodou a následným očištěním čistou vodou. Nábytek nedrhněte drátěnkou ani agresivními přípravky. Podušky vyčistěte lepicím válečkem na zachytávání nečistot, nebo speciálními přípravky na textil. Při delším používání nezapomeňte na dotažení šroubů a sklížení spojů. Pokud nebudete využívat nábytek mimo sezónu, uschovejte jej do suché větrané místnosti. Doplňky k sestavě England K setu England doporučujeme pořízení obalu na nábytek. I když je sestava z akácie odolná, PVC plachta posezení zcela ochrání před deštěm, prachem a dalšími nečistotami, takže si i po velké vichřici sednete na čistý a suchý nábytek. Kromě sedacích sestav nabízíme i lehátka (ideální pro letní slunění), samostatné stoly a lavice, nebo ukládací boxy ve stejném barevném provedení. Prohlédněte si celou kategorii nábytku z akácie. Proč zvolit zahradní sestavu England? Praktický set velkého stolu a čtyř křesel z exotické dřeviny akácie, robustní sestava s křesly s vysokou nosností, která vás nezradí a vydrží dlouhé roky, polstrování na křesla je v ceně sestavy, oceňte unikátní vlastnosti dřeva – tvrdé a odolné s dlouhou životností, ideální investice, pokud vás už nebaví nábytek na jednu sezonu, atraktivita a originální zbarvení dřeviny akácie – takové posezení nemá každý, snadná údržba – nábytek bude sloužit vám, ne vy jemu, univerzální použití v exteriéru i interiéru, odolnost vůči slunci, větru, dešti i vlhkosti. Sestava obsahuje: 4x Zahradní křeslo pevné ENGLAND vč. polstru, 1x Zahradní obdelníkový stůl ENGLAND 160 x 90 cm

Objev podobné jako DEOKORK Zahradní sestava akácie ENGLAND 1+4 (160 cm)

Audiokniha: Šestnáctiletý Simon už nějakou dobu ví, že je gay, ale ještě není připravený sdělit to okolnímu světu. Jedinou výjimkou je tajemný Blue, se kterým si Simon už několik měsíců vyměňuje e-maily a jejich vzájemné pouto sílí. Jenže pak citlivá korespondence padne do nesprávných rukou a Simon se stane obětí vydírání: buď udělá, co se po něm chce, i když se mu to příčí, nebo riskuje, že si tajné e-maily přečte celá škola. V sázce je však ještě mnohem víc – plachého Bluea by nechtěná publicita mohla vyděsit a Simon už by nikdy nezjistil, kdo Blue ve skutečnosti je… Citace / výkřiky z obálky knihy: „Na Simona Spiera mám velký zálusk. Totálně jsem se do něj zamilovala. Jen škoda, že nejsem jeho typ…“ – Jennifer Nivenová, autorka knihy Všechny malé zázraky „Dospělé čtenáře, kteří si knihu přečtou, pravděpodobně napadne, že by jim tahle kniha přišla docela dobře vhod v jejich teenagerském věku. Ale opravdu – nemohlo být něco podobného napsáno už dřív…?“ – Entertainment Weekly „Jsme si opravdu jistí, že Becky Albertalli neukradla nějakému neuvěřitelně zajímavému mladíkovi deník?“ – Tim Federle, oceňovaný autor knih pro teenagery BECKY ALBERTALLI je americká spisovatelka knih pro teenagery. Dospívajícím se nevěnuje jen ve své knize, ale i v profesním životě. Získala doktorát z klinické psychologie a věnuje se terapii zaměřené na práci s teenagery. Potkala jich za svoji praxi hodně – mnoho inteligentních, taky podivínských, ale všichni byli podle jejích slov úžasní, děsně zajímaví a neodolatelní. V současné době Becky žije se svou rodinou v Atlantě. Navštivte její webové stránky beckyalbertalli.com. Kniha Já, Simon vyšla původně pod názvem Probuzení Simona Spiera a je to autorčin debutový román. Obdržela za něj Cenu Williama C. Morrise, byla nominována na Cenu Andrewa Carnegieho a americkou Národní cenu za literaturu. Román byl několika periodiky jmenován jednou z nejlepších knih v žánru Young Adult. VIKTOR KUZNÍK je herec, v současnosti v angažmá Národní divadlo Brno. Spolupracoval také se Slezským divadlem Opava, divadlem Kolowrat či Divadlem A. Dvořáka v Příbrami. Aktuálně ho můžete vidět hrát kromě repertoáru Národního divadla Brno, kde nastudoval například Trepleva v Čechovově Rackovi, Petra v Čapkově Matce, či Orina v inscenaci Smutek sluší Elektře, také v inscenaci Agent tzv. společenský ve Švandově divadle v Praze či v Divadle na cucky v inscenaci Vstup zakázán. Je držitelem Ceny Jiřího Adamíry 2020 a Ceny Valtra Tauba 2020. Věnuje se také rozhlasové tvorbě i dabingu. Svůj hlas propůjčil třeba Williamovi ve hře Krásný mladý obludy a můžete jej slyšet i v podcastovém thrilleru českého rozhlasu Neklid. Je spoludržitelem Ceny Bystrouška: nejlepší dětská audiokniha roku 2019 a dvou cen Prix Bohemia Radio 2020 a 2022. Audiokniha Becky Albertalli: Já, Simon | Čte Viktor Kuzník | Režie Zuzana Burianová | Zvuk, střih a mastering studio David Pravda | Hudba Wrana, Martin Truhlář, David Pravda | Natočeno ve studiu MIXING.TODAY | Grafiku podle knižní předlohy adaptovala Jana Rybová | Produkce David Pravda | Supervize Alena Brožová | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Témbr, v únoru 2023 Nahrávka vznikla podle knihy SIMON VS. THE HOMO SAPIENS AGENDA Copyright © 2015 by Becky Albertalli | „Love, Simon“ film artwork © 2017 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Translation © 2017 by Anna Vrbová | All rights reserved | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s., v edici YOLI v roce 2022

Objev podobné jako Já, Simon - Becky Albertalli - audiokniha

*THE INSIDE STORY OF HOW ENGLAND REACHED THE EURO 2024 FINAL**Written by the European Football Writer of the Year and the Chief Football Correspondent at the Sunday Times**Includes interviews with Gareth Southgate, Harry Kane, Declan Rice, John Stones, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Wayne Rooney, Gary Neville and many more**Learn how England broke their penalty shootout hoodoo**Discover Southgate's work behind the scenes to transform the team's culture**Find out how Harry Kane was identified as a leader by Southgate during his first camp**Uncover how Bellingham was picked out as a top talent at an early age and nurtured through the youth system*Under the stewardship of Gareth Southgate and captained by Harry Kane, England reached two finals, a semi-final and a quarter-final in four tournaments. After years of underperforming, how did they become genuine contenders at major tournaments?Dear England: The Real Story of the Three Lions Rebirth delves into Southgate's turbulent journey to becoming England manager, his emergence as a waistcoated cult figure and becoming the country's most successful manager since Sir Alf Ramsey. Award-winning football writers Jonathan Northcroft and Rob Draper have had extraordinary access to the England team during Southgate's tenure and take us behind the scenes as they give the complete account of the highs and lows of Southgate's reign and the sea change that took place throughout the entire England set up.For the first time, this is the real story of England's evolution both on and off the pitch, revealing how Southgate transformed a failing culture and empowered young people to write their own history.

Objev podobné jako Dear England - Jonathan Northcroft, Rob Draper

Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to England.Discover England''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from hiking the epic clifftops of the Seven Sisters from Beachy Head to Eastbourne; to enjoying a tipple of scrumpy cider, freshly pressed from the apple orchards of central and south Somerset; and exploring the gaudy graffiti and political street-art murals of Brick Lane and Shoreditch in London.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s England travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that''s easy to use so you can navigate England effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of LondonGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Cutty Sark to Stonehenge and Royal Sandringham EstateEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with English culturethrough stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: London; Canterbury & Southeast England; Oxford, the Cotswolds & the Thames Valley; Bristol, Bath & Southwest England; Devon & Cornwall; Cambridge & East Anglia; Birmingham & the Midlands; Yorkshire; Manchester, Liverpool & Northwest England; The Lakes, Cumbria & the Northeast Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet''s England.

Objev podobné jako Lonely Planet England - Le Nevez Catherine, Lonely Planet, Jade Bremner, James March, Emily Luxton

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to England, written by UK experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining, accommodations, and local experiences, this guide covers it all. Every detail you need for a smooth and enriching journey. Inside this England travel book, you'll find:- Regional deep dive - in-depth coverage of key areas with curated experiences and honest reviews- Itinerary samples - tailored plans for different trip lengths and travel styles- Practical information - essential tips on getting there, using public transport, avoiding crowds, saving time and money, and traveling responsibly- Expert recommendations - insider advice on the best places to eat, drink, stay, and enjoy nightlife or outdoor activities- Seasonal tips - when to go to England, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip- Must-see pick - unmissable sights handpicked by our authors - Stonehenge, Eden Project, surfing in North Devon, Malham, Durham Cathedral, hiking in the Peak District, Margate, Thermae Bath Spa, Lake District, Durdle Door, Hadrian's Wall, Manchester, Oxford colleges, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Dartmoor- Easy-to-use maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment- Cultural insights - engaging stories on local history, arts, and traditions for a deeper understanding of England- Inspiring travel photography - stunning full-color images capturing the essence of England, and fueling your wanderlust- Designed for comfort and sustainability - a velvet soft-touch cover for a secure grip and premium uncoated paper from responsibly sourced materials- Bonus eBook - free download with purchase for added convenience- Coverage includes: London, Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds, Bath, Bristol and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, East Anglia, the Midlands, Northwest England, Cumbria and the Lakes, Yorkshire, Northeast EnglandTravel smart and experience England with confidence. Let this guide to England be your trusted companion to must-see sights, hidden gems, and local secrets for an unforgettable adventure.

Objev podobné jako Rough Guides England: Travel Guide with eBook - Norm Longley, Rough Guides, Joanna Reeves

Make your trip to New England extraordinaryDrive New Hampshire''s Kancamagus Highway to see spectacular fall foliage. Follow the fascinating Freedom Trail through Boston. Indulge in fresh lobster from the coast of Cape Cod. There are so many reasons to visit New England. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings New England to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the region’s buildings and neighbourhoods.You''ll discover:- our pick of New England’s must-sees and top experiences- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of New England- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy- easy-to-follow itineraries- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe- colour-coded chapters to each part of New England- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goWant the best of New England in your pocket? Try Top 10 New England.

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Celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by #1 New York Times bestselling and Stonewall Honor-winning author Becky Albertalli with this stunning DELUXE LIMITED PAPERBACK EDITION, while supplies last.Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: If he doesn't play wingman for class clown Martin, his sexual identity will become everyone's business. Worse, the privacy of Blue, the pen name of the boy he's been emailing with, will be jeopardized.With some messy dynamics emerging in his once tight-knit group of friends and his email correspondence with Blue growing more flirtatious every day, Simon's junior year has suddenly gotten all kinds of complicated.Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he's pushed out--without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he's never met.This limited special edition includes gorgeous specs, making the package as beautiful as the read, and features new bonus content from Becky herself, including emails between Simon and Blue and Oreo recipes from Simon!

Objev podobné jako Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda - Becky Albertalli

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet''s Best Day Walks England and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions.Lace up your walking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Immerse yourself in myths and legends as you explore Merlin''s Cave and the tales of King Arthur; roam the mossy ancient Wistman''s Wood that was once part of a mighty English forest; and explore the sumptuous landscape of The Malvern Hills that inspired JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis and Edward Elgar.Inside Lonely Planet''s Best Day Walks England:Discover 60 escapes into nature on foot that range from a few hours to a full day adventureEach walk features easy-to-use maps, detailed directions, difficulty rating (easy, moderate, hard), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break and walking tipsRegional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, where to stay and the best walks to complete''Also try'' recommendations introduce additional walks nearby ''Our Picks'' section highlights the best: history, wildlife, waterside, geological and mindful walk experiences Local travel experts share their favourite walks Essential ''Toolkit'' on arriving, getting around, accommodation, walking etiquette, health and safety, responsible travel and moreCovers: Cumbria & the Lakes; Devon & Cornwall; Southwest England; Northern England; Central England; Southeast & East England; LondonSet out on foot with Lonely Planet''s Best Day Walks England and explore the breathtaking landscapes of this very special country.

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''Fierce and fascinating. This is the story Red Sonja has always deserved. Unmissable''FELICIA DAY''An epic debut novel from one of the most entertaining writers on the planet''TOM TAYLORIt''s time to rage, drink and fight like a barbarian! Red Sonja, the iconic She-Devil with a Sword, will meet a new generation of readers in this action-packed epic fantasy by legendary comic book writer Gail Simone, making her novel-writing debut. Hot-headed, charismatic and always unapologetically herself, Red Sonja, the ferocious She-Devil and barbarian of Hyrkania has never concerned herself with the consequences of her actions. She''s pursued all her desires, from treasure, to drink, to the companionship of bedfellows. She''s fought those who deserve it (and sometimes those who didn''t). And she''s never looked back. But when rumours start bubbling up from her homeland - rumours of unknown horrors emerging from the ground and pulling their unsuspecting victims to their deaths - she realises she may have to return to the country that abandoned her. Sonja must finally do the only thing that ever scared her: confront her past.THE MOST FAMOUS WOMAN IN COMICS WRITES THE MOST INFAMOUS BARBARIAN WARRIORESS IN THIS EXHILARIATING DEBUT NOVEL''Red Sonja and Gail Simone - she-devils with a sword and pen respectively. Don''t fret about which is mightier, just savour this glorious fantasy epic''M R CAREY''Sonja is a fearless, iconic character that crackles with heart and relatable complexities... unique, cinematic, and memorable'' ALEX SEGURA''A writer who speaks to readers of every generation'' NANCY A. COLLINS ''Simone is a total sweetheart in the form of a sharp-as-a-machete genius. And her writing delivers that right into your eyeholes''BRIAN POSEHN''Gail Simone is poised to become the writer of Red Sonja just as Robert Jordan became the writer of Conan. Hold onto your axes, it''s going to be a wild ride!''MERCEDES LACKEY''Everything Gail Simone writes - every world she explores, every character she brings life to - is infinitely improved''PATTON OSWALT''Gail Simone has won comics. And now she has come after novels''CHELSEA CAIN''Gail Simone is a living legend whose wit and characterisation is second to none''SARAH REES BRENNAN

Objev podobné jako Red Sonja: Consumed - Gail Simone

A funny and heartwarming bounce-to-the-beat underdog story about a kid rapper whose rhymes bring his community together, “effectively conveying the transformative power of art” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), by America's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago. Eleven-year-old Simon Barnes dreams of becoming a world-famous rapper that everyone calls Notorious D.O.G. But for now, he's just a Chicago fifth grader who's small for his age and afraid to use his voice. Simon prefers to lay low at school and at home, even though he's constantly spitting rhymes in his head. But when his new teacher assigns the class an oral presentation on something that affects their community, Simon must face his fears. With some help from an unexpected ally and his neighborhood crew, will Simon gain the confidence to rap his way to an A and prove that one kid can make a difference in his 'hood? Dwayne Reed is a Chicago teacher, whose viral back-to-school music video "Welcome to the 4th Grade" took the internet by storm. His debut novel, Simon B. Rhymin' , inspires young readers everywhere to use their voices to create change within their communities. Perfect for!★ Black boy joy★ Rap, poetry, and music lovers★ Community reads★ ChicagoansREAD MORE ABOUT SIMON AND HIS CREW:Simon B. Rhymin' Takes a StandSimon B. Rhymin' Gets in the Game

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Whether you want to dine in London, marvel at Stonehenge, or explore the Cotswolds, the local Fodor’s travel experts in England are here to help! Fodor’s Essential England guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. Fodor’s “Essential” guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!Fodor’s Essential England travel guide includes:AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 60 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “What to Eat and Drink in England,” “England’s Best Museums,” “England’s Best Royal Sites,” “The Best Literary Experiences in England,” and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography, and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “The Tower of London”, “Mysterious Stonehenge”, “Glorious English Gardens”, “Hiking in the Lake District”, and moreLOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: London, Bath, Cambridge, the Cotswolds, Liverpool, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Manchester, Stonehenge, York, Oxford, Cornwall, and more.Planning on visiting the rest of Great Britain? Check out Fodor’s Essential Great Britain, Fodor’s London, and Fodor’s Essential Scotland. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR''S AUTHORS: Each Fodor''s Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

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'Fierce and fascinating. This is the story Red Sonja has always deserved. Unmissable'FELICIA DAY'An epic debut novel from one of the most entertaining writers on the planet'TOM TAYLORIt's time to rage, drink and fight like a barbarian! Red Sonja, the iconic She-Devil with a Sword, will meet a new generation of readers in this action-packed epic fantasy by legendary comic book writer Gail Simone, making her novel-writing debut.Hot-headed, charismatic and always unapologetically herself, Red Sonja, the ferocious She-Devil and barbarian of Hyrkania has never concerned herself with the consequences of her actions. She's pursued all her desires, from treasure, to drink, to the companionship of bedfellows. She's fought those who deserve it (and sometimes those who didn't). And she's never looked back.But when rumours start bubbling up from her homeland - rumours of unknown horrors emerging from the ground and pulling their unsuspecting victims to their deaths - she realises she may have to return to the country that abandoned her. Sonja must finally do the only thing that ever scared her: confront her past.THE MOST FAMOUS WOMAN IN COMICS WRITES THE MOST INFAMOUS BARBARIAN WARRIORESS IN THIS EXHILARATING DEBUT NOVEL'Red Sonja and Gail Simone - she-devils with a sword and pen respectively. Don't fret about which is mightier, just savour this glorious fantasy epic'M R CAREY'Sonja is a fearless, iconic character that crackles with heart and relatable complexities... unique, cinematic, and memorable'ALEX SEGURA'A writer who speaks to readers of every generation'NANCY A. COLLINS'Simone is a total sweetheart in the form of a sharp-as-a-machete genius. And her writing delivers that right into your eyeholes'BRIAN POSEHN'Gail Simone is poised to become the writer of Red Sonja just as Robert Jordan became the writer of Conan. Hold onto your axes, it's going to be a wild ride!'MERCEDES LACKEY'Everything Gail Simone writes - every world she explores, every character she brings life to - is infinitely improved'PATTON OSWALT'Gail Simone has won comics. And now she has come after novels'CHELSEA CAIN'Gail Simone is a living legend whose wit and characterisation is second to none'SARAH REES BRENNAN

Objev podobné jako Red Sonja: Consumed - Gail Simone

'This ten-week programme is a fantastic example of Simon's thoughtful and effective approach to fitness.' Tom Hiddleston 'With Simon, I understood that the work and preparation you have to do before starting a shoot is just as important as what happens in front of the camera. Filming a movie is like running a marathon – if you don’tarrive well prepared, you will pay for it at the end.' Diego Luna'Simon is a no-nonsense trainer – without pretension. He has an incredible wealth of experience. What he says makes sense and his workouts just work.' Rachel Weisz ________________________Now everyone can benefit from A-list trainer Simon Waterson's unparalleled knowledge with this easy to follow and highly effective workout programme.Name an A-list actor with incredible fitness and there’s a very good chance that former marine commando Simon Waterson has trained them. And ten weeks is typically how long he has with his clients in pre-production to get them to peak fitness for a role. It is also the perfect amount of time for anyone to reboot their fitness using Simon’s Intelligent Fitness methods, insights and motivational advice. Following on from his first book, Intelligent Fitness, which explored the theory behind some of Hollywood's most impressive transformations, Simon focuses here on a typical actor workout programme. Whatever your goal, whether it’s reducing fat or increasing muscle tissue, this book will ensure you make real progress and see results in just ten weeks. With step-by-step photographs, and the opportunity to ramp up the reps or vary the exercises as your fitness progresses, this is a workout book for anyone with a fitness goal.

Objev podobné jako The 10-Week Intelligent Fitness Challenge (with a foreword by Tom Hiddleston) - Simon Waterson

Psací stůl - obdélníkový, s rozměry 75,5×80×50 cm (vך×h), deska z dřevotřísky, ocelová konstrukce, stůl je výškově polohovatelný, celková hmotnost 7,9 kg Sháníte-li malý praktický psací stůl do vaší pracovny, vyzkoušejte stůl tectake. Byl navržený s obdélníkovým tvarem, takže se skvěle hodí do domácnosti i kanceláře. Dlouhé sezení u stolu neprospívá vaší páteři, proto si výšku pracovní plochy můžete nastavit podle svých potřeb. Změna výšky stolu pomáhá jako prevence bolesti zad a podporuje krevní oběh. Psacímu stolu dodává styl hnědá barva. Psací stůl tectake disponuje nosností až 75 kg. Jeho hmotnost dosahuje 7,9 kg. Rozměry psacího stolu tectake dělají 75,5 × 80 × 50 cm (V׊×H). Klíčové přednosti produktu Tectake Psací stůl Jenkins, Industrial tmavé dřevo,80 cm Psací stůl tectake má obdélníkový tvar Spadá do kategorie malých psacích stolů Byl navržený pro jednu osobu Okouzlí vás industriální styl Dekor: dub sonoma Materiálem pracovní desky je dřevotříska Pro...

Objev podobné jako Tectake Psací stůl Jenkins, Industrial tmavé dřevo,80 cm (404457)

Psací stůl - obdélníkový, s rozměry 75,5×100×50 cm (vך×h), deska z dřevotřísky, ocelová konstrukce, stůl je výškově polohovatelný, celková hmotnost 9,1 kg Sháníte-li malý komfortní psací stůl do pracovny, vyberte si stůl tectake. Má klasický obdélníkový tvar, díky němuž je oblíbenou variantou pro domácnost i kancelář. Schopnost vysoké koncentrace klesá s dlouhým sezením u stolu, proto výrobce myslel na to, abyste si mohli nastavit výšku pracovní plochy. Změnou výšky stolu se zlepší vaše koncentrace a budete předcházet bolestem zad. Na první pohled vás na designu stolu okouzlí hnědá barva. Psací stůl tectake se pyšní nosností až 75 kg. Jeho hmotnost dosahuje 9,1 kg. Rozměry psacího stolu tectake jsou 75,5 × 100 × 50 cm (V׊×H). Zásadní přednosti produktu Tectake Psací stůl Jenkins, Industrial tmavé dřevo,100 cm Psací stůl tectake poskytuje obdélníkový tvar Řadí se do kategorie malých psacích stolů Je perfektní pro jednu osobu Nadchne vás industriální styl...

Objev podobné jako Tectake Psací stůl Jenkins, Industrial tmavé dřevo,100 cm (404459)

Psací stůl - obdélníkový, s rozměry 75,5×140×60 cm (vך×h), deska z dřevotřísky, ocelová konstrukce, stůl je výškově polohovatelný, celková hmotnost 13,3 kg Sháníte-li malý pohodlný psací stůl do pracovny, budete nadšeni ze stolu tectake. Byl navržený s obdélníkovým tvarem, takže se skvěle hodí do domácnosti i kanceláře. Při dlouhém sezení u stolu se snižuje vaše koncentrace, a tak jistě přivítáte možnost nastavení výšky pracovní plochy. Jakmile změníte výšku stolu, zlepší se váš krevní oběh, a tím i koncentrace. Psacímu stolu sluší hnědá barva. Psací stůl tectake poskytuje nosnost až 100 kg. Jeho hmotnost dosahuje 13,3 kg. Rozměry psacího stolu tectake se vyšplhaly na 75,5 × 140 × 60 cm (V׊×H). Zásadní vlastnosti produktu Tectake Psací stůl Jenkins, Industrial tmavé dřevo,140 cm Psací stůl tectake nabízí obdélníkový tvar Objevuje se v kategorii malých psacích stolů Je určený pro jednu osobu Do interiéru vašeho domova či kanceláře skvěle zapadne jeho...

Objev podobné jako Tectake Psací stůl Jenkins, Industrial tmavé dřevo,140 cm (404463)

Psací stůl - obdélníkový, s rozměry 75,5×120×60 cm (vך×h), deska z dřevotřísky, ocelová konstrukce, stůl je výškově polohovatelný, celková hmotnost 11,9 kg Sháníte-li malý komfortní psací stůl do pracovny, nadchne vás stůl tectake. Je charakteristický svým obdélníkovým tvarem, který se hodí jak do kanceláře, tak do domácnosti. Vaší páteři se určitě nelíbí dlouhé sezení u stolu, proto výrobce myslel na možnost nastavitelné výšky pracovní plochy. Změnou výšky stolu se zlepší vaše koncentrace a budete předcházet bolestem zad. Psacímu stolu vévodí hnědá barva. Psací stůl tectake nabízí nosnost až 100 kg. Hmotnost psacího stolu dosahuje 11,9 kg. Rozměry psacího stolu tectake se vyšplhaly na 75,5 × 120 × 60 cm (V׊×H). Zásadní vlastnosti produktu Tectake Psací stůl Jenkins, Industrial tmavé dřevo,120 cm Psací stůl tectake poskytuje obdélníkový tvar Patří do řady malých psacích stolů Sedět za ním může jedna osoba Do vašeho domova či kanceláře se bude hodit jeho...

Objev podobné jako Tectake Psací stůl Jenkins, Industrial tmavé dřevo,120 cm (404461)

Psací stůl - obdélníkový, s rozměry 75,5×100×50 cm (vך×h), deska z dřevotřísky, ocelová konstrukce, stůl je výškově polohovatelný, celková hmotnost 9,1 kg Sháníte-li malý pohodlný psací stůl do pracovny, vyzkoušejte stůl tectake. Má klasický obdélníkový tvar, který užijete jak v domácnosti, tak v kanceláři. Pro vaši páteř není dlouhé sezení u stolu úplně nejlepší, proto je možné výšku pracovní plochy nastavit tak, jak potřebujete. Při změně výšky stolu se zlepší váš krevní oběh, a tím i koncentrace. Psacímu stolu dodává styl hnědá barva. Psací stůl tectake se může pochlubit nosností až 75 kg. Hmotnost psacího stolu dosahuje 9,1 kg. Rozměry psacího stolu tectake dělají 75,5 × 100 × 50 cm (V׊×H). Zásadní přednosti produktu Tectake Psací stůl Jenkins, Industrial světlé dřevo, dub Sonoma,100 cm Psací stůl tectake nabízí obdélníkový tvar Lze jej nalézt v řadě mezi malými psacími stoly Je určený pro jednu osobu Na první pohled vás zaujme industriální styl Dekor:...

Objev podobné jako Tectake Psací stůl Jenkins, Industrial světlé dřevo, dub Sonoma,100 cm (404460)

Rebel Music is a tribute to one of the greatest legends in world music, Bob Marley. In 1975, Kate Simon first photographed Bob Marley and the Wailers at the Lyceum in London, where the now-legendary live performance of ‘No Woman No Cry’ was recorded. They then collaborated throughout the Seventies, with Simon shooting some of the most intimate, enduring and emblematic images ever taken of Marley, including his iconic Kaya album cover. Simon captured it all: portraits of the reggae greats of the Seventies, such as Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh; the Exodus Tour, on the road with Bob Marley and The Wailers as they performed across Europe; and the One Love Peace Concert, where Bob famously united Jamaica’s opposing political leaders. Ultimately, in 1981, Simon would ride with the funeral cortege from Kingston to St Ann and Bob Marley’s final resting place. Rebel Music contains over 400 photographs from Simon’s archives, many published here for the first time. Introduced by Patti Smith, with a foreword by Lenny Kravitz and afterword by Keith Richards, a cast of 24 contributors join Simon in sharing the stories behind the images, including ex-Wailers guitarist Junior Marvin and bass player and band leader Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett; musicians such as Junior Delgado, Steve Jordan, Paul Simonon and Bruce Springsteen; filmmaker Don Letts and producer Danny Sims; and Island Records founder, Chris Blackwell.

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Audiokniha: Sex, drogy, rokenrol a divoké sedmdesátky v dramatu kapely, které promlouvá i za jiné… Byla to jedna z nejslavnějších rockových kapel své doby. Fanoušci ji milovali, fanynky z ní šílely, recenzenti její hity vychvalovali do nebes a producenti si mnuli ruce nad milionovými zisky. A pak přišel 12. červenec 1979 – den, kdy se sedm členů skupiny Daisy Jones and The Six vydalo vlastní cestou. Jaká dramata předcházela rozpadu celosvětového fenoménu? Série rozhovorů s rodinou, přáteli i jednotlivými hráči formace se vrací na samý její počátek: do roku 1965. Odvypráví jedinečný příběh lemovaný sny i horoucími vášněmi, závistí i závislostmi a především láskou k hudbě, která je vykořisťována bezcitnou mašinerií popkulturního byznysu. Postupně odhaluje, kdo je ve skutečnosti talentovaná zpěvačka a skladatelka Daisy Jones, jak pohnutou historii má za sebou pittsburské uskupení The Six v čele s tvrdohlavým frontmanem Billym Dunnem i kdy se cesty těchto svéhlavých umělců střetly poprvé. Příběh inspirovaný světoznámou kapelou Fleetwood Mac se stal celosvětovým bestsellerem a dočkal se překladu do více než 25 jazyků. Podle knihy vznikla minisérie s Riley Keoughovou a Samem Claffinem v hlavních rolích, kterou uvedla Amazon TV. „Zákulisní intriky jsou motorem románu a proměňují knihu v oslavu novodobého amerického mýtu.“ – Vogue „Fascinující příběh o sexu, drogách a rokenrolu v 60. a 70. letech. Próza je energická, originální a místy až syrově realistická.“ – Publishers Weekly „Knihu jsem zhltla za jediný den a absolutně jsem se do ní zamilovala. Okouzlující způsob podání Taylor Jenkins Reid mě nadchl tak, že ho nedokážu pustit z hlavy. Její postavy jsou úchvatně komplexní. Daisy i celá kapela mě vzaly za srdce a určitě chytnou i to vaše." – herečka a producentka Reese Witherspoon „Nevázaně rozkošné.“ – Entertainment Weekly

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An unforgettable tribute to the unbreakable bond between a father and sonWhen Simon McDermott first noticed his dad Ted’s sudden flares of temper and fits of forgetfulness, he couldn’t have guessed what lay ahead. Then came the devastating, inevitable diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. The dad Simon knew seemed to be drifting further away, and he had no idea how to reach him.Then, one day in the car, Simon hit play on Ted’s favourite song. And just like that, they were simply two mates driving around Blackburn, singing at the top of their lungs. That moment would change the course of their lives forever.Simon filmed their adventure, uploaded the video to YouTube and woke up to messages, tweets and his phone ringing off the hook. Their carpool karaoke had gone viral all the way across the globe.But a record deal, Pride of Britain Awards, over £130,000 raised for The Alzheimer’s Society and a Top 10 single later, Simon was still losing Ted. That’s when he made a decision. His Dad – the storyteller of his childhood and his best friend – couldn’t tell his own story, so Simon would tell it for him. This is that story.Full of poignant moments, the ups and downs of family life and treasured memories, The Songaminute Man is a story of two halves: a celebration of the man Ted was, and a powerful and moving account of caring for a loved one.

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THE TIE-IN EDITION FOR THE AMAZON PRIME TV SERIES STARRING SAM CLAFLIN, RILEY KEOUGH AND CAMILA MORRONEFrom the author of CARRIE SOTO IS BACK, THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO and the bestselling MALIBU RISING''I LOVE it . . . I can''t remember the last time I read a book that was so fun'' DOLLY ALDERTONEverybody knows Daisy Jones and the Six.Their sound defined an era. Their albums were on every turntable. They sold out arenas from coast to coast.Then, on 12 July 1979, Daisy Jones walked barefoot onto the stage at Chicago Stadium. And it all came crashing down.Everyone was there.Everyone remembers it differently.Nobody knew why they split. Until now . . .''The verdict: Daisy Jones steals the limelight'' STYLIST''New obsession, incoming'' TELEGRAPH''I didn''t want this book to end'' FEARNE COTTON''Utterly believable . . . fantastically enjoyable'' THE TIMES''Pitch perfect'' SUNDAY TIMES''Reads like an addictive Netflix documentary meets A Star Is Born - despite being utterly fictional. It''s also a call-to-arms that when you find your niche, don''t doubt, embrace it'' EMERALD STREET''Well observed, sensitively told . . . a great read'' BBC''A tremendously engaging, and completely believable tale of rock and roll excess... inventive, persuasive and completely satisfying'' DYLAN JONES''I spent a lost weekend in this book. Daisy Jones is an instant icon'' ERIN KELLY''DAISY JONES & THE SIX is a transporting novel - at once a love story, a glimpse into the combustible inner workings of a rock-and-roll band, and a pitch-perfect recreation of the music scene of the Fleetwood Mac era. You''ll never want it to end'' CECILIA AHERN''Once in a blue moon you get to discover a book you end up pressing upon many other people to read. Taylor Jenkins Reid has got every nuance, every detail exact and right. I loved every word'' PAUL REES''So brilliantly written I thought all the characters were real . . . I couldn''t put it down'' EDITH BOWMAN''Explosive . . . a gorgeous novel and a ravishing read'' SUNDAY EXPRESS''The characters leap off the page, seducing you with their dramas, and making you wish the band was real'' HEAT''The heady haze of the 70s music scene, and a perfectly flawed Daisy, combine to create a fresh, rock n roll read. I loved it'' ALI LAND, author of Good Me Bad Me

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An epic novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program and the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits.In the summer of 1980, astrophysics professor Joan Goodwin begins training to be an astronaut at Houston's Johnson Space Center, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates: Top Gun pilots Hank Redmond and John Griffin; mission specialist Lydia Danes; warm-hearted Donna Fitzgerald; and Vanessa Ford, the magnetic and mysterious aeronautical engineer. As the new astronauts prepare for their first flights, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined and begins to question everything she believes about her place in the observable universe.Then, in December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, everything changes in an instant.Atmosphere is Taylor Jenkins Reid at her best: transporting readers to iconic times and places, with complex protagonists, telling a passionate and soaring story about the transformative power of love, this time among the stars

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