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This authoritative edition was originally published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode. It brings together an extensive collection of Bacon''s writing - the major prose in full, together with sixteen other pieces not otherwise available - to give the essence of his work and thinking.Although he had a distinguished career as a lawyer and statesman, Francis Bacon''s lifelong goal was to improve and extend human knowledge. In The Advancement of Learning (1605) he made a brilliant critique of the deficiencies of previous systems of thought and proposed improvements to knowledge in every area of human life. He conceived the Essays (1597, much enlarged in 1625) as a study of the formative influences on human behaviour, psychological and social. In The New Atlantis (1626) he outlined his plan for a scientific research institute in the form of a Utopian fable. In addition to these major English works this edition includes ''Of Tribute'', an important early work here printed complete for the first time, and a revealing selection of his legal and political writings, together with his poetry. A special feature of the edition is its extensive annotation which identifies Bacon''s sources and allusions, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Featuring works from the 1950s onwards, this book explores Francis Bacon’s deep connection to portraiture and how he challenged traditional definitions of the genre. From his responses to portraiture by earlier artists, to large-scale paintings memorialising lost lovers, works from private and public collections will showcase Bacon’s life story. As well as the artist’s self-portraits, sitters include Lucian Freud, Isabel Rawsthorne and lovers Peter Lacy and George Dyer.The first publication in over 20 years dedicated to the portraits of Francis Bacon, this book accompanies the exhibition of the same name opening at the National Portrait Gallery, London, in October 2024. From his renowned triptychs and paintings of ghostly figures, to tender and psychologically revealing individual portraits, the figurative works displayed in this publication chart the development of a groundbreaking artist, highlighting the influence of his peers and other artists. Edited and with introductory texts by National Portrait Gallery curator, Rosie Broadley, Francis Bacon: Portraits also features biographies and photographs of Bacon and his circle, bringing lesser-told stories to the fore.A series of short essays from a range of contemporary thinkers and experts on Bacon explore the individuality of the artist through different lenses, providing fresh perspectives on the artist, his ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A new selection of letters, statements and interviews reveal the preoccupations, thoughts and ideas of Francis Bacon, one of the 20th century's most influential and important artists. The documents selected for Francis Bacon: A Self-Portrait in Words illustrate Bacon's sharp wit and ability to express complex ideas in highly personal, memorable language. Included here are not only letters to friends, patrons and fellow artists, but also intriguing notes and lists of paintings. They often come with a sketch as an aide-memoire or an injunction to himself as he worked in the studio, and many have only come to light since his death. Bacon's letters mirror and reveal his dominant preoccupations at different points throughout his long career. Most of Bacon's letters have never been published and include several that he wrote to the author. Particularly intriguing is the record of a dream that he jotted down, outlining impossibly beautiful paintings he had conjured up in his sleep. Together with photographs, archive material and works by the artist are numerous reproductions of Bacon's characteristic handwriting, from the briefest jottings and notes to more extensive letters and statements. Bacon frequently came up with memorable epithets and definitions. He delighted in doing with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ce livre se propose, à travers le portrait du traducteur Antoine Lasalle, d’éclairer la diffusion et la réception de la philosophie baconienne en France à la fin du XVIIIe siècle et pendant la première moitié du siècle suivant, mais aussi de montrer dans sa matérialité le travail du traducteur et l’influence de son réseau scientifique, politique et amical étendu sur la diffusion de l’œuvre de Francis Bacon en France entre la Révolution et la seconde restauration. Il se penche également sur le devenir de cette traduction – appelée de ses vœux par les encyclopédistes, puis par le Comité d’instruction publique – après sa publication. Elle a été violemment critiquée dès la sortie des premiers volumes par le géologue suisse André Deluc, qui considérait qu’elle faisait la promotion d’un Bacon athée. Elle a pourtant été rééditée partiellement à plusieurs reprises, avec ou sans le nom de son traducteur, avant que le travail de ce dernier soit paradoxalement réhabilité peu de temps avant sa mort dans un ouvrage à charge contre Bacon rédigé par le penseur catholique Joseph de Maistre. Through a portrait of the translator Antoine Lasalle, this book aims at shedding light on the circulation and reception of Baconian philosophy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An indispensable supplement to Francis Bacon: Catalogue Raisonné, uncovering valuable new information about the artist's practice. The manner in which Bacon’s paintings evolved was misunderstood during his lifetime. Since he always painted alone in his studios, there were no witnesses to the emergence of his visceral imagery. His insistence on privacy helped generate considerable speculation about his painting process, most of it erroneous. Bacon did make one clear statement about the genesis of his paintings: ‘I sketch out very roughly on the canvas with a brush, just a vague outline of something, and then I go to work …’. Yet this fundamentally accurate summation of his technique ran counter to the received wisdom and was misunderstood or ignored. Martin Harrison's introductory essay begins by demonstrating exactly what Bacon meant, and what he did: it will show what ‘rough sketching’ signified. It also deploys X-ray and infrared images that reveal under-drawing, and analyses other features that elucidate Bacon’s methodology. Photographs of paintings briefly arrested at intermediate points before completion – taken by the few visitors to the studio allowed the privilege – help to explain later stages in painting process. Sophie Pretorius's survey incorporates every one of the images that have ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Times Art Book of the Year 2021FINALIST FOR THE PLUTARCH AWARD 2022‘Must surely be the definitive life of Francis Bacon … A biography that no Bacon fan – or indeed foe – can afford to overlook … Mesmerising’ THE TIMES‘A magnificent triumph … I was captivated by every line’ OBSERVERA decade in the making, based upon hundreds of interviews and extensive new material, Pulitzer Prize winners Mark Stevens and Annalyn Swan have written a startlingly original portrait – rich, complex, and subtle – of a commanding modern figure.Bacon concealed many important aspects of his life. He described himself as an asthmatic child in Ireland with foxhunting parents and a tyrannical father, but he was also rescued by a series of formidable women – women who in this biography emerge in their own right. He was never just a dissolute young man but was also a passionate reader, largely self-taught. Early on, influenced by Eileen Gray, he became a hard-working and ambitious designer, a brief career explored here in detail for the first time. He dreamed of remaking the modern room.Bacon worked no less hard or ambitiously as a painter, at first with little success. Throughout the 1930s and early ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Interviews with Francis BaconStudiesInterviews with Francis BaconMartin Harrison examines photographs of four paintings that Bacon later destroyed.Maria Balaska considers the question: Where does a painting come from? She investigates forms and accidents in Bacon''s work.Amanda J. Harrison studies chimera and liminal entities in Bacon''s work.Darian Leader asks: In whose name? He turns our attention to the psychology of the imposter.

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A unique portrait of one of the creative geniuses of the 20th century, by the distinguished critic David Sylvester. Controversial in both life and art, Francis Bacon was one of the most important painters of the 20th century. His monumental, unsettling images have an extraordinary power to disturb, shock and haunt the spectator, ‘to unlock the valves of feeling and therefore return the onlooker to life more violently’. Drawing on his personal knowledge of Bacon’s inspirations, intentions and working methods, David Sylvester surveys the development of the work from 1933 to the early 1990s, and discusses critically a number of its crucial aspects. He also reproduces previously unpublished extracts from his celebrated conversations with Bacon in which the artist speaks about himself, modern painters and the art of the past. Finally, Sylvester gives a brief account of Bacon’s life, correcting certain errors that elsewhere have been presented as facts. Divided into the sections ‘Review’, ‘Reflections’, ‘Fragments of Talk’ and ‘Biographical Note’, Looking Back at Francis Bacon is a unique portrait of one of the creative geniuses of our age by a writer of comparable distinction.

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Thomas More: Utopia/ Francis Bacon: New Atlantis/Henry Neville: The Isle of Pines With the publication of Utopia (1516), Thomas More introduced into the English language not only a new word, but a new way of thinking about the gulf between what ought to be and what is. His Utopia is at once a scathing analysis of the shortcomings of his own society, a realistic suggestion for an alternative mode of social organization, and a satire on unrealistic idealism. Enormously influential, it remains a challenging as well as a playful text. This edition reprints Ralph Robinson''s 1556 translation from More''s original Latin together with letters and illustrations that accompanied early editions of Utopia. Utopia was only one of many early modern treatments of other worlds. This edition also includes two other, hitherto less accessible, utopian narratives. New Atlantis (1627) offers a fictional illustration of Francis Bacon''s visionary ideal of the role that science should play in the modern society. Henry Neville''s The Isle of Pines (1668), a precursor of Defoe''s Robinson Crusoe, engages with some of the sexual, racial, and colonialist anxieties of the end of the early modern period. Together these texts illustrate the diversity of the early modern utopian ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A lavishly illustrated look at the sources behind the paintings of Francis Bacon. Francis Bacon famously found inspiration in photographs, film-stills and mass-media imagery. In this new, updated edition of In Camera, Martin Harrison reveals how these sources informed some of Bacon’s most important paintings and triggered decisive turning points in the artist’s stylistic development. Key influences, including the masters Velázquez, Poussin and Rodin, the photographer Eadweard Muybridge and the film director Sergei Eisenstein, are given close consideration. Bacon’s work is examined in relation to the precedents set by other artists working in the tradition of making use of mechanical reproductions, including Pablo Picasso and Walter Sickert, and in the context of his contemporaries Lucian Freud, Mark Rothko, Graham Sutherland and Patrick Heron. With the aid of over 270 illustrations, including valuable source images and documents, In Camera is a bravura accomplishment of original research, addressing important questions about Bacon’s painting practice and shedding fresh light on his life and work.

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Audiokniha: Výběr z knihy Eseje od Francise Bacona, jednoho z předních představitelů kulturního dění na královském dvoře za panování královny Alžběty I. a jejího následovníka Jakuba I. Obsáhle navazuje a doplňuje antické i další filozofy, rozebírá lidskou existenci i život formou, která se týká všech. Bacon v Esejích radí, jak přistupovat k jednotlivým situacím v životě, váží vždy jednotlivá pozitiva i negativa, snaží se přistupovat k problémům pragmaticky. Studiová nahrávka vznikla ve studio Lucerna podle stejnojmenného představení Lyry Pragensis, které mělo premiéru v roce 1992 v Lobkovickém paláci na Pražském hradě.

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In the final of Maylis Besserie’s Irish-French trilogy, her preoccupation with the art and lives of artists who crossed borders between France and Ireland has a fitting climax as Bacon confronts the boundaries between the real and the imagined.

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Another excellent book from the Francis stable'' 5***** Reader Review''An excellent gripping story in true Francis fashion'' 5***** Reader Review''Usual Dick Francis excellence. Gripping from beginning to end'' 5***** Reader Review______Captain Thomas Forsyth''s tour of Afghanistan is cut brutally short when he is badly wounded by a roadside bomb.Returning home to his mother - a racehorse trainer and the ''First Lady'' of racing - Tom discovers the training business is on the edge, and facing a threat far more dangerous than a run of bad form.Soon he finds himself on a very different, but just as deadly, battlefield where his military skills are put to the ultimate test . . . kill or be killed?Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Crossfire is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish'' Scotsman''Dick Francis''s fiction ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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If you could ask Pope Francis one question, what would it be?Children have questions and struggles just like adults, but rarely are they given the chance to voice their concerns and ask the big questions resting deep in their hearts. In Dear Pope Francis, Pope Francis gives them that chance and celebrates their spiritual depth by directly answering questions from children around the world. Gathered from more than 250 submissions, 30 letters from children to Pope Francis are answered in a picture book that feels akin to sitting in on a series of intimate conversations. The letters, hand-written and illustrated, are reproduced on left-hand pages, along with English translations and photos of each child; the pope’s answers appear opposite. The questions can be theologically intense (“If God loves us so much... why didn’t he defeat the devil?”), deeply personal (Ivan, a 13-year-old from China, asks whether his non-Catholic grandfather will go to heaven), or casual and blunt (“You are not very young anymore,” begins one from Dutch twins Hannes and Lidewij). The answers are rarely simple, but the pope writes respectfully and honestly, often invoking larger spiritual and social concepts while the injustices of the present are often represented, as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The adventure filled memoir from the world's most beloved trainspotter, TikTok sensation Francis Bourgeois. 'Francis is one of the kindest, most genuine people I've met in a long time. His passion and unadulterated happiness is inspiring.I can't wait for more magical adventures with him.' - Joe Jonas'A National Treasure Of The TikTok Age.' - Grazia'Thrashing builds and builds. I look down and pull up my sleeve: I've got goosebumps, making all the hairs on my arm stand on end. I'm absolutely buzzing.' From sleeping in a car to get a good shot of 73962 Dick Mabbutt to trainspotting with Niall Horan, Francis Bourgeois has been on one hell of a ride over the past year.Bringing joy to millions, his epic journeys have highlighted the importance of connecting with your passions. In The Trainspotter's Notebook, Francis shares his greatest trainspotting adventures and takes you with him across the fields and footbridges of Britain, passing through historic terminals and backwater stations in pursuit of tones, thrash and locomotive perfection. Told in his inimitable style, these hilarious and heart-warming tales take you behind the scenes of his most popular videos, and celebrate the places and people of the railway.Are you ready to depart?'Oh ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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LONGLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2022''Anyone wanting an example of never being beaten should look at the incredible Francis Benali.'' – Alan Shearer''Honest, revealing story of a strong man who pushed his body to its limits and beyond on and off the pitch. Incredible read.'' – Henry Winter, The Times''The iron man with a will of steel and a heart of gold. Truly fran-tastic!'' - Jeff Stelling, Soccer Saturday-------Francis Benali is a Southampton Football Club legend and a celebrated charity endurance athlete, and he''s ready to tell his story.Francis ''Franny'' Benali played football for 20 years for Southampton FC in nearly 400 games, almost his entire career. His utter dedication to the club caused him to be a hero to Saints fans around the world.Written with the acclaimed Daily Mail sportswriter Matt Barlow, this book details Benali''s humble beginnings and has countless tales involving players, managers, and matches detailing Benali''s illustrious football career. But his story is much more than that. The intense commitment he had as a player found a new outlet in the world of endurance sport. Through Ironman triathlons and marathons, he has raised more than £1 million for Cancer Research UK.Benali''s story shows ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The fabled art of Italian caricature, across centuries and mediumsCompiling nearly 100 caricature drawings, engravings, etchings, watercolors and printed books from Milan, Bologna and Venice, De’ visi mostruosi documents the “Northern Italian” caricature tradition, tracing its evolution. Established by Leonardo, this regional style of caricature was further developed by his followers (Giovanni Agostino da Lodi, Giovanni Paolo Lomazzo, Ambrogio Figino, Giuseppe Arcimboldi), became intertwined with the naturalism of the Carracci (Annibale and Agostino) and then experienced a triumphant resurgence among the Venetian painters of the first half of the 18th century (Marco Ricci, Giovan Battista Tiepolo, Anton Maria Zanetti, Carlo Lasinio). A disquieting triptych by Francis Bacon closes the catalog, illuminating the thematic thrust of the book: the disfiguration of physical features as an investigation of the human psyche.

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THE RICHEST PRIZE IN RACING. THE PERFECT MOTIVE TO KILL.Jeff Hinkley, a British Horseracing Authority investigator, has been seconded to the US Federal Anti-Corruption in Sports Agency (FACSA) where he has been asked to find a mole in their organisation, an informant who is passing on confidential information to fix races. Jeff goes in search of answers, taking on an undercover role as a groom on the backstretch at Belmont Park racetrack in New York. But he discovers far more than he was bargaining for, finding himself as the meat in the sandwich between FACSA and corrupt individuals who will stop at nothing, including murder, to capture the most elusive and lucrative prize in the world – the Triple Crown.The Francis brand of thrillers are bigger and bolder for a new generation! Praise for Felix Francis: 'The Francis flair is clear for all to see' Daily Mail 'From winning post to top of the bestseller list, time after time' Sunday Times 'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life 'A tremendous read' Woman's Own

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Román klasika thrilleru Dicka Francise, který napsal se svým synem Felixem.Bookmaker Ned Talbot se stará především o to, aby jeho malý podnik obstál před velkými sázkařskými společnostmi. Pak se ale objeví jeho dlouho ztracený otec a krátce poté je před Nedem ubodán k smrti. Ve hře je tajemný kódovací přístroj, který umožňuje na dostizích podvádět. Ned musí zachránit podnik a zjistit, kdo a proč zabil jeho otce.

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THE BRAND NEW 2025 NOVEL FROM THE MASTER OF THE RACING THRILLER.Imogen Duffy is a young Irish jockey, whose fledgling career is given a huge boost when she wins a prestigious horse race at the Cheltenham Steeplechasing Festival. But all is not well in her life. She has a violent and controlling boyfriend, also a jockey, and he becomes increasingly jealous of her success. As a result, she tries to break off their relationship, but he won't take 'no' for an answer. He attacks her, and claims that he'd rather kill her than allow her to leave him.Imogen flees her home in Ireland, coming to England to get away from him, and to continue her riding career at a racing stable in Lambourn, where she finds increasing success. But the abusive boyfriend follows her across the Irish Sea, stalks her, steals from her, attacks her again, and then tries to ruin both her career and her reputation.Imogen's desperate father turns to Sid Halley for help, and Sid reluctantly agrees to investigate, but then finds that he is also being stalked and threatened. Can Sid find out what the hell is going on, and before it is too late?PRAISE FOR FELIX ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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WHEN YOU'RE AT THE TOP OF YOUR GAME, ONE PHONE CALL CAN BRING IT ALL CRASHING DOWN . . . THE BRAND NEW 2024 NOVEL FROM THE MASTER OF THE RACING THRILLER.______________________Chester Newton is a successful racehorse syndicate organiser and his company, Victrix Racing, is having its best year yet. When his prized horse, Potassium, wins the world-famous Epsom Derby, Chester is set to become the next big thing in British horse racing.But one phone call changes everything.Someone hiding behind a voice scrambler and an untraceable phone is demanding he fixes a race - and they're willing to go after Chester's family if he fails to comply.Chester's business is the only thing in his life that isn't falling apart. With his marriage on the rocks and his children growing increasingly distant, he is not willing to let someone destroy the success he's spent his life building.Then his daughter is kidnapped and, very suddenly, it's not just his livelihood that's on the line. Now Chester must discover just how far he will go to protect his family . . .PRAISE FOR FELIX FRANCIS:'Felix Francis' novels gallop along splendidly' - JILLY COOPER'From winning post to top of the bestseller lists' - SUNDAY ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE HIGHER THE STAKES, THE DEADLIER THE RISK . . .THE BRAND NEW 2023 THRILLER FROM THE MASTER OF THE RACING THRILLER - NOW AVAILABLE IN HARDBACK, EBOOK & AUDIOBOOK. ______________________Theo Jennings is a young auctioneer at the Thoroughbred sales ring in Newmarket. The October yearling sales are where the big money exchanges hands in frenzied auctions: millions of Guineas paid for horses that are as yet unnamed, untested, and have never taken a step on the track.It's the greatest gamble in all of horseracing, and one that can end in ruin. Theo has just made the biggest sale of his life, when he overhears a secret conversation between the two bidders - can they really have colluded to fix the price of his big sale? When that same horse is found dead the next morning, he has no choice but to investigate, even against the wishes of his boss. But the more he uncovers, the less he can trust the people around him.The higher the stakes, the greater the risk. And in the bloodstock game, the ultimate price can be murder . .. PRAISE FOR FELIX FRANCIS:'Felix Francis' novels gallop along splendidly' - JILLY COOPER'From winning post to top ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In light of the fact that Francis Hutcheson (1694-1746) was one of the most influential philosophers of the Scottish Enlightenment, it is remarkable that there has never been an edition of his correspondence. Hutcheson''s epistolary offerings include letters published in journals in England, Ireland, and the Netherlands. These letters and occasional writings exhibit his polemical skills in controversy, his differences with Presbyterian orthodoxy, his preoccupation with religious and intellectual liberty, and his loyalty and lasting affection for his friends. Hutcheson engaged in extensive public polemics, not least to defend his major works but also to promote other causes. These incidental writings provide valuable insight into Hutcheson''s more substantial treatises. His private correspondence and such documents as his will and the declaration he made upon becoming a professor at the University of Glasgow give the reader an impression of Hutcheson''s personality and his various life experiences.

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Kniha - autor Jan Čížek, 218 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Protože česká komeniologie a intelektuální historie dosud postrádají komplexnější monografické pojednání o vztahu Komenský – Bacon, je cílem této knihy přiblížit koncepci reformy (respektive obnovy) vědění obsaženou v dílech obou jmenovaných osobností – českého teologa, filozofa a pedagogického reformátora Jana Amose Komenského (1592–1670) a anglického filozofa a státníka Francise Bacona (1561–1626). Zatímco v první části knihy jsou cesty obou myslitelů k vrcholné podobě jejich vizí sledovány odděleně, druhá část se soustředí na zodpovězení především těch otázek, které oba autory spojují: V čem spočívá jádro projektu reformy vědění u Komenského a v čem u Bacona? Jaká je struktura a koncepce jejich projektů? Jedná se o projekt obnovy, nebo o vizi pokroku vědění? Jak si Komenský a Bacon představovali realizaci svých záměrů? Jakou metodu k tomu zvolili? Do jaké míry byl Komenský Baconem...

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Protože česká komeniologie a intelektuální historie dosud postrádají komplexnější monografické pojednání o vztahu Komenský - Bacon, je cílem této knihy přiblížit koncepci reformy (respektive obnovy) vědění obsaženou v dílech obou jmenovaných osobností - českého teologa, filozofa a pedagogického reformátora Jana Amose Komenského (1592-1670) a anglického filozofa a státníka Francise Bacona (1561-1626). Zatímco v první části knihy jsou cesty obou myslitelů k vrcholné podobě jejich vizí sledovány odděleně, druhá část se soustředí na zodpovězení především těch otázek, které oba autory spojují: V čem spočívá jádro projektu reformy vědění u Komenského a v čem u Bacona? Jaká je struktura a koncepce jejich projektů? Jedná se o projekt obnovy, nebo o vizi pokroku vědění? Jak si Komenský a Bacon představovali realizaci svých záměrů? Jakou metodu k tomu zvolili? Do jaké míry byl Komenský Baconem ovlivněn? Co je pojítkem obou projektů? Na základě odpovědí na tyto otázky se autor v závěru knihy pokouší rozřešit dlouhodobý interpretační spor o povaze Komenského vztahu k Baconovi: Byl Komenský významným pokračovatelem a propagátorem Baconova díla? Nebo byl naopak myslitelem, který Baconův odkaz zjednodušil a zvulgarizoval? Anebo byl Komenský vskutku svébytnou filozofickou osobností, jež byla inspirována spíše jen duchem Baconova díla?

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Gamble is the latest Dick Francis novel and the first solo novel by Felix Francis.Nick Foxton once won the Grand National, but a terrible accident cut his racing career short. Years later, he is returning to Aintree - as a spectator - when he once more finds himself the centre of attention.Minutes before the big race, Nick''s colleague, financial adviser Herb Kovak, is shot dead and the gunman vanishes into the crowd. The police want answers but Nick can''t explain why anyone would want Herb dead.Yet when he finds a threatening message crumpled in Herb''s coat, Nick begins questioning all he knows about his friend. And on learning that he is the benefactor of Herb''s will, Nick is certain that something is not right.A fact confirmed when Nick discovers he''s next in the killer''s firing line.From Felix Francis, the bestselling co-author (with Dick Francis) of Dead Heat and Even Money comes Gamble, the latest Dick Francis novel. Set in the cut-throat world of horse racing, Gamble is an enthralling thriller packed full of suspense, mystery and intrigue. Packed with all the hair-raising suspense and excitement readers know and love from Dick Francis, Gamble is Felix Francis''s most heart-pounding thriller yet.Praise ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Refusal is the new Dick Francis novel from bestseller, Felix Francis. When Sir Richard Stewart, chair of the horse racing authority, demands ex-investigator Sid Halley examines some suspicious races, he is given a firm no. Sid retired six years ago - and nothing will make him go back. But he''s wrong. Next day, Sir Richard is found dead. Then Sid''s six-year-old daughter goes missing and he receives an anonymous call: declare the alleged race-fixing clean, or else. With his family in danger, how can Sid refuse? But this anonymous foe has underestimated the guile and determination of Sid Halley. Extreme situations demand extreme solutions and Sid will do anything to get his life back, or die trying. The work of thriller master Dick Francis continues through his son Felix''s solo efforts: Bloodline, Gamble, and now Refusal. Praise for Dick Francis and Felix Francis: ''From winning post to top of the bestseller list, time after time'' Sunday Times ''The Francis flair is clear for all to see'' Daily Mail ''The master of suspense and intrigue'' Country Life ''Nail-biting, suspenseful'' Choice Felix Francis is the younger son of thriller-writing legend, Dick Francis, with whom he co-wrote the four most recent Dick Francis ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lonely Planet''s Pocket San Francisco is your guide to the city''s best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Marvel at the Golden Gate Bridge, escape to Alcatraz, and revisit the ''60s on Haight Street; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of San Francisco and make the most of your trip!Inside Lonely Planet''s Pocket San Francisco:Full-color maps and travel photography throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missConvenient pull-out San Francisco map (included in print version), plus over 20 color neighborhood mapsUser-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your timeCovers Golden Gate Bridge, the Marina, Downtown San Francisco, Civic Center, SoMa, Japantown, Filmore, Pacific Heights, the Mission, the Castro, the Haight, Hayes Valley, Golden Gate Park, and moreThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet''s Pocket San Francisco, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighborhood by ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Such clever writing, engaging flawed characters. Dick Francis never disappoints'' 5***** Reader Review''A great read . . . Dick Francis pulls out all the stops'' 5***** Reader Review''No one does mystery better than Francis. You just can''t put the book down'' 5***** Reader Review______Champion jockey Sid Halley retired from racing when his hand was smashed in a fall. Now he works as a private detective - which is proving to be no less dangerous to life and limb. Recuperating from a bullet wound, Sid is asked by his father-in-law to investigate some potentially shady activity involving Seabury racecourse and a ruthless property dealer. But the closer Sid gets to those determined to get their hands on Seabury, the more he finds himself in harm''s way.The odds are against him - but that''s exactly when Sid is at his best . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Odds Against is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Gripping from start to finish, a brilliant plot and fast paced'' 5***** Reader Review''Another brilliant adventure story from the inimitable Dick Francis. This story keeps you turning the pages eagerly'' 5***** Reader Review______Foreign Office diplomat Peter Darwin is returning to England, back to his childhood home of Gloucestershire. But instead of a pleasant trip down memory lane, Peter finds himself coming to the aid of a veterinary surgeon whose operating theatre is rapidly turning into an abattoir.A string of valuable racehorses have suffered unexplained deaths, and the police are baffled. When Darwin looks into the mystery, he finds that his connections - and memories - help him uncover criminal activities that stretch back all the way to his childhood.But the more Darwin uncovers, the closer he gets to a killer who just can''t stop . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Comeback is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A brilliant read with lots of exciting twists and turns. Couldn''t put it down'' 5***** Reader Review''An excellent thriller that keeps you on the edge. Dick Francis at his best'' 5***** Reader Review______Wine merchant Tony Beach will do anything for a quiet life. But when a party to celebrate the end of the racing season ends in eight violent deaths, he is drawn reluctantly into the subsequent investigation. Meanwhile, the police, having evidence of the sale of illicit alcohol at a local club, ask for Tony''s help in closing it down. Thanks to his intervention, Tony comes to the attention of the criminal underworld.And that''s when he reluctantly realizes that the deaths and the illicit alcohol are connected. Tony doesn''t want to be a hero. But if the choice is that or dying . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Proof is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A fast-paced, exciting, gripping thriller'' 5***** Reader Review''One of Dick Francis''s best . . . A real page-turner'' 5***** Reader Review''Deeply satisfying from beginning to end'' 5***** Reader Review______Jockey and amateur photographer Philip Nore knows all too well how it feels to take a tumble from a horse. He also knows what it''s like to feel the wrath of furious owners and trainers. You can''t always be a winner. George Millace hated winners. As a photographer he specialized in taking pictures that exposed the failings of riders. But now he''s dead - and no one seems very sorry. But when Millace''s home is broken into during his funeral and Nore finds himself helping clear up, he finds something unexpected. Millace had other pictures - ones people will go to desperate lengths to possess. Now he must find out who wants them - and fast.Because if George Millace''s death was no accident, then his killers are getting closer . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Reflex is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A classic. If you like a rattling good yarn, then Dick Francis is your man!'' 5***** Reader Review''Brilliant, the pace keeps on racing through the whole book'' 5***** Reader Review''Gallops along and keeps you enthralled throughout. Riveting'' 5***** Reader Review______''Admiral met the fence perfectly. He rose to it as if flight were not only for birds. And he fell . . .''Alan York''s friend, jockey Bill Davidson, was killed in Admiral''s fall. After the race, York visits the fence and discovers a coil of wire lying beside the fence post and signs of where the wire had been attached.The fall was no accident - but murder. Unable to convince the police of this, York is forced to turn amateur sleuth and is soon on the trail of a ruthless gang of race-fixers operating out of Brighton.Now Alan''s caught in a new race: find the gang''s leaders before the gang catches up with him . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Dead Cert is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Incredibly enjoyable and will deliver its kicks again and again'' 5***** Reader Review''You can always depend on Dick Francis for an engrossing adventure'' 5***** Reader Review''Edge-of-seat stuff, a real page turner'' 5***** Reader Review______Daniel Roke owns a stud farm in Australia. He''s young, smart, hard-working and desperate for some excitement - all of which makes him the ideal candidate for the Earl of October, who has come visiting. The Earl is concerned about a horse-doping scandal that is destroying English racing. He wants to pay Daniel to come back with him, pose as a highly corruptible stable lad and discover who is behind it. But when Daniel agrees, he doesn''t realise just how close he''ll have to get to find the truth.Nor how determined the criminals will be to prevent him living long enough to tell anyone . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, For Kicks is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako For Kicks - Dick Francis

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A real cracker of a story, fast-paced and extremely well written'' 5***** Reader Review''Gripping . . . Dick Francis holds you to the final chapter'' 5***** Reader Review''Excellent gripping story with a lot of twists'' 5***** Reader Review______When Kelly Hughes rides the favourite into second place, he gets penalised. Not only has he lost the race, but also his licence, as the Jockey Club suspends him - believing he threw the race. Only he knows that the problem lay with the horse''s performance, not his own. Suspecting he was framed, Kelly sets about finding out how it was done, and then who might have done it. But the closer he gets to the perpetrators, the more danger he finds himself in. Now there''s more than his reputation and career at stake. There''s also his life . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Enquiry is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Fast-paced, full of twists and turns, absolutely marvellous!'' 5***** Reader Review''Dick Francis never fails to keep you in suspense . . . A cracking story as always'' 5***** Reader Review______Life as a writer is colder, hungrier work than John Kendall had bargained for. Not even the survival guides he''s written can help him.So when notorious racehorse trainer Tremayne Vickers approaches Kendall to write his biography, it''s an offer the impoverished writer can''t turn down. Moving into Vickers'' country home, Kendall quickly becomes immersed in his host''s lifestyle: riding racehorses, making friends, and getting to know the family.But then a local stable girl is found dead - and the party''s over. A killer is lurking in the shadows.And Kendall''s own survival tips are about to become more useful - and more deadly - than he could ever have imagined . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Longshot is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Well-crafted and unputdownable. An excellent read'' 5***** Reader Review''Superbly paced and plotted. One of Francis''s best'' 5***** Reader Review''A well written and totally engrossing read'' 5***** Reader Review______Malcolm Pembroke didn''t get rich without making a few enemies - not least among the five wives and nine children left like wreckage in his wake. But when Moira, his fifth wife, is murdered, Malcolm believes that someone is out to get him. Desperate and fearful, there''s only one person he can turn to: his estranged son, Ian. Ian - an amateur jockey - wants nothing to do with his father until it becomes clear the old man''s life is in danger.And worst of all, the evidence suggests it''s from someone the family . . . Can Ian work out who it is before they strike again?Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Hot Money is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Riveting from start to finish'' 5***** Reader Review''Nothing beats a good Francis, and this is as good as they come'' 5***** Reader Review''An excellent thriller. Spellbinding up to the end'' 5***** Reader Review______When inventor Stephen Scott abruptly fires his winning trainer Jody Leeds, the racing world is shocked and disgusted - though not quite as angry as Leeds, who swears revenge on his former friend. But Steven is convinced that Leeds has been stealing from him - and worse - and felt he had no choice. And when Leeds decides to enact his vengeance, Steven finds out just what a nasty piece of work he really is. Because now Steven is not only in fear of losing everything - but also his life.Somehow, he must prove to the world that Leeds is a vicious crook - or die trying . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, High Stakes is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Written in Dick Francis inimitable style, this fast-paced thriller leaves the reader gasping for breath'' 5***** Reader Review''Fast paced action with a hero you can relate to . . . You can''t put the book down!'' 5***** Reader Review______Matt Shore is a pilot down on his luck. Once he''d flown big jets and dropped supplies in war zones. Now he''s ferrying high-class passengers between English racecourses. But when one eventful trip ends with his plane exploding in a ball of fire, Matt knows he''s not that unlucky.When the police confirm it was a bomb, Matt realizes he has a problem. One of his passengers must have been the target - the question is who?Matt to find out fast - because he''s scheduled to ferry the same people over the coming weeks. Can Matt stay alive long enough to stop the bomber?Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Rat Race is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The world’s favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to San Francisco with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that San Francisco has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.Inside this guide to San Francisco, you’ll find:- Top 10 lists of San Francisco''s must-sees and must-dos, including visiting the Golden Gate Bridge, wandering around Fisherman’s Wharf and taking a boat trip around the Bay- San Francisco’s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping- Themed lists, including the best outdoor activities, historic sites, nightlife, beaches and much more- Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week- A laminated pull-out map of San Francisco, plus six full-colour area mapsDK’s Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.Looking for more on San Francisco’s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK San Francisco travel guide.

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Lonely Planet’s San Francisco is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch a ferry to Alcatraz, wander in the Castro, and admire the Mission murals; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of San Francisco and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet’s San Francisco Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after2020’s COVID-19 outbreakNEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of San Francisco’s best experiences and where to have themWhat''s NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areasNEW pull-out, passport-size ''Just Landed'' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotelPlanning tools for family travelers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kidsColor maps and images throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A masterpiece from the master of equine fiction. Truly sensational from start to finish'' 5***** Reader Review''Tense, tautly-written, with memorable characters - an absolute cracker'' 5***** Reader Review______Bert Checkov, a racing correspondent, drunkenly confesses to fellow Fleet Street hack James Tyrone that he''s been giving his readers tips for years.Five minutes later, Checkov falls out of a seventh-floor window. Tyrone is convinced there''s more to Checkov''s death than meets the eye. When he starts digging, he discovers that many of Checkov''s tips never even made it to the start. But the deeper Tyrone gets, the dirtier and more dangerous this business appears to be.If he''s not careful, he''ll be following Checkov to his death . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Flying Finish is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''You will be hard pushed to find a better storyteller. A brilliant read'' 5***** Reader Review''Fast and furious . . . Thrills and spills from start to finish'' 5***** Reader Review______Rob Finn''s winning streak made him one of the most sought-after steeplechase jockeys. So his subsequent collapse in form surprised no one more than himself. As word spreads that Finn has lost his nerve, he discovers a well-managed campaign to discredit certain jockeys; in his own case, a plan assisted by horse doping. To find the culprits behind it, Finn will have to put everything on the line . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Nerve is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish'' Scotsman''Dick Francis''s fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader''s attention on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Nerve - Dick Francis

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''An absolutely enthralling suspense right to the very end'' 5***** Reader Review''Keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering what is going to happen next'' 5***** Reader Review______Physics teacher (and crack shot) Jonathan Derry is given some tapes to look after by a friend. They''re not your usual tapes: they hold a computer programme which functions as a bookie-breaking betting system. When Jonathan''s friend is then killed in a suspicious explosion and two thugs with guns turn up at his house demanding the tapes, Jonathan realises that he''s been handed a whole lot more trouble. Jonathan knows he won''t be left alone unless he gives them what they want. However, he decides to play his own game. After all, he''s a crack shot.He can look after himself . . . Can''t he?Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Twice Shy is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Compelling, exciting, fast paced . . . A timeless story'' 5***** Reader Review''Action packed racing thriller from start to finish'' 5***** Reader Review''Sit back and enjoy the ride'' 5***** Reader Review______When amateur jockey Lord Henry Grey decides on a whim to join the bloodstock market, transporting racehorses around the world, he''s sure he''s hit the good life. That is, until a horse unexpectedly dies in transit and a colleague vanishes. And when Grey discovers that both his predecessors also went missing in curious circumstances, he begins to doubt the wisdom of his career change. Now he must turn detective, or else his own disappearance could be next . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Flying Finish is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish'' Scotsman''Dick Francis''s fiction has a secret ingredient ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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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 San Francisco. Discover San Francisco''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from gazing in awe at the momentous Golden Gate Bridge; to exploring the urban-art district of Mission, which boasts more than 400 murals; and partying the night away in SoMa. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s San Francisco 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 San Francisco effortlesslyExciting Perfect Day itineraries help you create your ideal adventure with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activitiesExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of San FranciscoGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Golden Gate Park to Haight Street and AlcatrazEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with San Francisco''sculture through stories that delve deep into local life, history ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''No one writes better thrillers than this - a classic'' 5***** Reader Review''Tight plot, excellent locations and explosions of tension! You don''t get much better than that'' 5***** Reader Review''So many twists and turns, the tension never lets'' 5***** Reader Review______Charles Todd, a successful artist who paints horses, arrives at his cousin Donald''s house and stumbles on a grisly scene:Police cars everywhere, his cousin arrested for murder and Donald''s wife brutally slain. Believing - unlike the police - Donald''s story of a burglary gone wrong, Charles follows clues which lead him from England to Australia, and to a diabolical scheme involving fraud and murder. But soon Charles realises that someone is on his trail.Someone who wants to make sure that Charles won''t live long enough to save Donald . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, In the Frame is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Keen to explore a different side of San Francisco? Like a Local is the book for you.This isn''t your ordinary travel guide. Beyond the bayside scenery, world-class restaurants, and arguably the world''s most beloved bridge, you''ll find cosy coffee houses putting on spoken word nights, weathered dive bars mixing potent cocktails, and secret staircases with truly incredible views - and that''s where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover:- The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals.- 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as vintage shops and indie galleries.- A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore San Francisco.- Helpful ''what3word'' addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights.Compiled by proud locals, this stylish travel guide is packed with San Francisco''s best experiences and secret spots, handily categorised to suit your mood and needs.Whether you''re a restless San Franciscan looking to uncover your city''s secrets or a traveller seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish guide makes sure you experience the real side of San Francisco.About Like A Local:These giftable and collectable guides from DK Eyewitness are compiled exclusively by locals. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Once you start reading you won''t be able to stop'' 5***** Reader Review''Couldn''t put it down. I was awake half the night even on the second read!'' 5***** Reader Review______As an amateur jockey, Roland Britten was lucky, and as an accountant he was rigorous. He knew he was on the hate list of several fraudsters, but never thought pen-pushers got kidnapped. And not from a racecourse right after beating the odds to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Held prisoner, Britten has no idea who his kidnappers are nor why they have abducted him. Only when resourceful school headmistress Hilary Pinlock gives him the opportunity to escape is he able to seriously think about what has happened and turn his logical mind to track down his abductors. But his kidnappers haven''t finished with him yet - and they''ll risk anything to get hold of him once again . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Risk is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Audiokniha: Před sedmi lety byl Miles Pussett žokejem v překážkových dostizích, po nešťastné události však sport opustil a přísahal, že se k němu už nikdy nevrátí. Nyní adrenalin vyhledává na švýcarské ledové dráze Cresta Run ve Svatém Mořici. Náhodou se v městečku ocitne během stejného víkendu, kdy se na zamrzlém jezeře konají špičkové dostihy, a nechá se přemluvit, aby pomohl s koňmi. Věci však nejsou tak nevinné, jak se zdálo. Když Miles zjistí, že se na dostizích děje něco podezřelého, co může zásadně ovlivnit jeho budoucnost, začne hledat odpovědi. Někdo mu v tom však chce zabránit. A udělá pro to cokoli ... Tahle kniha vás vyhodí ze sedla! Ze čtenářských recenzí: „Geniální!“ „Přečetla jsem to jedním dechem!“ „Na tenhle příběh se vyplatilo si počkat.“ „Děj je nadupaný napětím a vzrušující atmosférou.“ „Felix Francis je stejně dobrý spisovatel, jako byl jeho otec. Jsem rád, že v rodinném řemesle pokračuje.“ Felix Francis: Na tenkém ledě | Překlad Ivan Ryčovský | Čte David Matásek | Režie Jan Drbohlav | Zvuk, střih a mastering Anna Hokešová | Hudba Petr Hanzlík | Natočeno ve Studiu BEEP | Grafiku podle knižní obálky adaptovala Jana Lhotáková | Produkce Studio BEEP – Petra Krausová | Supervize Alena Brožová ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Na tenkém ledě - Felix Francis - audiokniha