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Francis Bacon: Paintings is a compact collection of the complete paintings of Irish-born British figurative painter Francis Bacon. Accompanied by a curated selection of compelling quotes — from figures such as Lucian Freud, Roald Dahl and Damien Hirst — the book guides the reader through the evolution of Bacon’s distinctive aesthetic. A master of the grotesque, Bacon created art that is both unsettling and hypnotic, repulsive and irresistible. Emerging from a turbulent inner life and the devastation of World War II, his images retain a quality of urgency that continues to resonate with contemporary audiences. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Bacon produced almost 500 paintings, including his signature diptychs and triptychs. From his early Surrealist experiments of the 1920s to the stark, elegiac works completed just before his death, this book charts a lifetime of radical and groundbreaking artistry.Â

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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 portraits and his world.

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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 words what he set out to do in painting: 'I like phrases that cut me.' Michael Peppiatt explores the personal legacy of one of the 20th century's most important painters and presents a compelling verbal self-portrait that reveals both man and artist.

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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 ’40s he suffered ongoing failures, growing isolated and often ill. His health issues throughout his life were far more significant than he revealed. Then came his astonishing breakthrough in 1944, with Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion. In the following decades, he emerged as one of the great iconoclasts and bon vivants of his time, a Wildean figure whom one friend called ‘a terrific grandee.’ Bacon was typically celebrated as a sexual adventurer who liked rough trade, but he never stopped longing for a serious committed relationship, however painful. He continued to make disturbing images of the strangeness within, but developed into a more varied artist than has been recognised, creating in particular an extraordinary series of self-portraits. He was an artist who believed in chance and paradox: the iconoclast eventually became an icon.This is a story, deeply researched and masterfully told, of a sickly boy who became one of the great figures of his time. The twentieth century does not know itself without Bacon.

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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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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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Francis BaconPaintingThe Waste LandIncluding twelve of BaconÂ’s renowned triptychs, this lavish publication features eleven gatefolds and some sixty paintings created by Bacon between 1971 and his death in 1992. Reproduced here with analyses of BaconÂ’s paintings in the light of some of his most admired authors, these specially commissioned texts reveal new ways of understanding some of the most powerful works in the modern canon.

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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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How to Read Paintings is a valuable visual guide to Western European painting. Through a gallery of artworks accompanied by informative commentary, it enables readers to swiftly develop their understanding of the grammar and vocabulary of painting, and to discover how to look at diverse paintings in detail, closely reading their meanings and methods. In the first part of the book, the Grammar of Paintings, the author reveals how to read paintings by considering five key areas: shape and support, medium and materials, composition, style and technique, and signs and symbols, as well as the role of the artist. In the second part, we explore fifty paintings through extracted details, accompanied by insightful commentary, training the reader and viewer to understand context and discover meaning within art. As a collection, the pictures featured in How to Read Paintings have a strong relationship with one another, and underpin the story of painting. This book will be a valuable tool whether you are viewing the real thing on a gallery wall, or simply reading around the subject to learn more about Western art. Book Description A concise introduction to paintings in the Western European tradition, through the stories of 50 powerful artworks by artists from Van Gogh to da Vinci.

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The world's greatest masterpieces explored and explained From works by Botticelli and Raphael to Salvador Dali and Frida Kahlo, discover the paintings that have shaken the art world through the centuries and across continents. Great Paintings presents over 60 amazing paintings - both familiar and new. It not only lists some of the greatest works of art but brings them to life with the help of more than 700 photographs and descriptive text. Understand the key features, composition, and techniques that have made these paintings stand out. The book also includes brief biographies of the artists, which provides the background to each artwork and helps readers paint their own picture of the historical and social context behind each masterpiece. Whether you are young or old, an art student or a fan, simply turn the pages of Great Paintings to go on your personal gallery tour of some of the world's best-loved paintings.

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A modern re-imagining of A Book of Hours – a beautifully illustrated book that guides both old and young through the journey of life. The artist Susan Bacon has conceived of a new Book of Hours, inspired by the centuries-old tradition of these cherished prayer books. These jewel-like volumes, never two the same, presented the laity a way to devotion – a Companion for Life. This book, with observations of the natural world, follows that historic legacy – marking one’s own time. It is not exclusively Christian, but rather suggests an awareness of the living world that we share together with the creatures who inhabit it. “A Book of Hours was a treasured personal devotional that created windows into heaven. In this contemporary version, Susie Bacon has collected favourite prayers and reflections to help us pay attention to the beauty of God’s creation. Through her illustrations, we notice, like Jesus, the birds of the air and the lilies of the field. In doing so, our hearts join nature’s song of praise and a window opens into the joyous creativity of God.” – The Rt Revd Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich

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Zaha Hadid is widely regarded as a visionary and influential architect, who became globally acclaimed by the time of her untimely death in 2016. This book is the first to focus on how painting was fundamental to her practice. During the first 20 years of her career, she earned her reputation through 'paper architecture': projects which were widely published in architecture journals and exhibited, but which remained largely unbuilt.Influenced by the Suprematists, she used her paintings as design tools and abstraction as an investigative structure for imagining architecture. Drawing extensively on interviews with Hadid's contemporaries and her team of assistants and her past presentations and in-depth interviews, this book is the first to focus on the important aspect of Hadid's work. It examines selected paintings in detail, both critically assessing them in the wider context of 20th-century fine art - in relation to the Suprematists, de Stijl, Cubism and Futurism - and offering insights into how Hadid used the paintings to develop architectural and spatial ideas, which she would later realise in her buildings.The paintings were created at a pivotal time in architecture, just before the move away from hand drawing to computers and many of Hadid's paintings pre-empt the potential of digital and virtual reality.

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Downland is a unique collaboration celebrating the landscape of the North Wessex Downs as seen through the eyes of artist Anna Dillon and poet Jonathan Davidson. Featuring twenty paintings, this is the first extensive publication in book form of Anna Dillon’s vibrant and colourful work. The artworks are complemented by a series of poems from Jonathan Davidson, inspired both by the paintings and by the landscape. Taken together they form a kind of guidebook in paintings and poetry to the most popular stretch of The Ridgeway National Trail. The book includes a map pinpointing the locations that inspired the paintings and the poems.

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Immerse yourself in the wonder and dazzling display of the 3,000 paintings in the permanent collection of the Louvre in this this elegant paperback edition of the New York Times bestselling book The Louvre: All the Paintings. The Louvre is the most famous museum in the world. With 8.5 million visitors every year, the Louvre houses and displays many of the most celebrated and important paintings of all time. Every painting on exhibit in the permanent collection, a total of 3,022 works in all, is included in this groundbreaking book. Divided and organized into the four main painting collections of the museum—the Italian School, the Northern School, the Spanish School, and the French School—the book includes works by well-known masters like Giotto, Fra Angelico, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael, Titian, Veronese, Caravaggio, Van Eyck, Breughel, Memling, Holbein, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Vermeer, David, Delacroix, La Tour, Fragonard, Gericault, Ingres, Poussin, El Greco, Goya, Velasquez and many more. Four hundred of the most important paintings including the Mona Lisa and Liberty Leading the People, is given a deeper dive with commentary by art historians Anja Grebe and Vincent Pomarede. Learn more about each artist and painting, and tour the realms of sensational masterpieces without having to leave to comfort of your home.

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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, 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 page one and holding it tight until the very end'' Sunday Telegraph''A regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever'' Sunday Express''The master of suspense and intrigue'' Country Life''Francis writing at his best'' Evening Standard''Still the master'' Racing Post

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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 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 page one and holding it tight until the very end'' Sunday Telegraph''A regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever'' Sunday Express''The master of suspense and intrigue'' Country Life''Francis writing at his best'' Evening Standard''Still the master'' Racing Post

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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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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 page one and holding it tight until the very end'' Sunday Telegraph''A regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever'' Sunday Express''The master of suspense and intrigue'' Country Life''Francis writing at his best'' Evening Standard''Still the master'' Racing Post

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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 - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader''s attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end'' Sunday Telegraph''A regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever'' Sunday Express''The master of suspense and intrigue'' Country Life''Francis writing at his best'' Evening Standard''Still the master'' Racing Post

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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 | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Témbr, v únoru 2025. NAHRÁVKA VZNIKLA PODLE KNIŽNÍ PŘEDLOHY: ICED © Felix Francis 2021 | Translation © Ivan Ryčovský, 2024 | Obálku navrhl Robin Brichta | All rights reserved. | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. - v edici Kalibr, 2024. FELIX FRANCIS je britský spisovatel a mladší syn Dicka Francise. Působil jako vysokoškolský učitel a ředitel přírodovědeckého ústavu a řadu let s otcem spolupracoval jako jeho manažer a poradce. Autorsky se podílel na čtyřech otcových románech a od roku 2011 pokračuje v tradici „francisovek“ sám. Žije v Oxfordshiru. DAVID MATÁSEK je český divadelní a filmový herec. Narodil se v Praze. Vystudoval Pražskou konzervatoř. V letech 1984 - 1991 byl na volné noze. V té době vystupoval např. jako Cassio v Othellovi ve Studiu Bouře. Od roku 1991 byl členem činohry Národního divadla. V roce 1995 nastoupil do Divadla Komedie, kde zaujal mj. jako Petruccio ve Zkrocení zlé ženy. Roku 2002 se vrátil zpět do činohry Národního divadla, kde působí dodnes. Spolupracuje s Divadlem v Řeznické, Divadlem Verze, Divadlem Palace atd. Ve filmu ho proslavila především role Kendyho ve filmech Dušana Kleina Jak svět přichází o básníky (1982), Jak básníci přicházejí o iluze (1984), Jak básníkům chutná život (1987), Konec básníků v Čechách (1993), Jak básníci neztraceji naději. (2003) a Jak básníci čekají na zázrak (2016). Z dalších filmů můžeme jmenovat např. Čekání na Patrika (1988) nebo Jedna ruka netleská (2003), Hodinový manžel (2014). Z televizní tvorby připomeňme například sérii tv filmů Případ pro rybáře (2013), Případ pro malíře (2015), Případ pro lyžaře (2016), dále tv seriály Přešlapy (2009 - 2010), či Polda (2016-2022). V posledních letech se věnuje také načítání audioknih.

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The Show that never Was Reuniting eight key Basquiat works that mark the graffiti artist's transition to painterly autonomy. Numerous publications and exhibitions have examined Jean-Michel Basquiat's extensive oeuvre that consists of more than 3000 works, this catalogue though focuses on eight paintings only: In the summer of 1982, Basquiat traveled to Modena, Italy, for one of his first solo exhibitions in Europe at the gallery of Emilio Mazzoli. Within just a few days, he painted a group of large-format paintings that surpassed his previous work not only in terms of their scale. Each at least two by four meters in size, they mark the transition from graffiti spraying in the streets of Manhattan to painting on canvas. At the same time, they reflect an artist coming into his own. The paintings - including masterpieces that today are considered pivotal and among the most outstanding of his oeuvre - have never been shown together. This catalogue revisits this crucial moment of Basquiat's career some 40 years ago and reunites them for the first time.

Objev podobné jako Basquiat: The Modena Paintings - Dieter Buchhart, Sam Keller, Christoph Steinegger, Iris Hasler

Eric Karpeles’s lavishly illustrated and comprehensive guide offers a feast for the eyes as it celebrates the close relationship between the visual and literary arts in Proust’s masterpiece. Karpeles has identified and located all of the paintings to which Proust makes exact reference. Where only a painter’s name is mentioned to indicate a certain mood or appearance, he has chosen a representative work to illustrate the impression that Proust sought to evoke. Botticelli’s angels, Manet’s courtesans, Mantegna’s warriors and Carpaccio’s saints stand among Monet’s water lilies and Piranesi’s engravings of Rome, while Karpeles’s insightful essay and lucid contextual commentary explain their significance to Proust. The book closes with extensive notes and a comprehensive index of all painters and paintings mentioned in the novel. With over 200 beautifully reproduced paintings, drawings and engravings, and accompanying texts drawn from the Moncrieff/Kilmartin/Enright translation of In Search of Lost Time, this book is an essential addition to the libraries of Proustians worldwide and a handsome volume in its own right.

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Raphael (1483–1520) is considered the most important artist of the Italian High Renaissance alongside Michelangelo and Leonardo. In his short lifetime he created around one hundred paintings and numerous frescoes, including nine fresco cycles, on an unsurpassed variety of themes – from sensual female beauties, antique myths and portraits of wealthy Romans and church dignitaries to history cycles and biblical scenes. He produced altarpieces, as well as designing tapestries for the Sistine Chapel and directing the construction of St Peter’s Basilica. His Sistine Madonna is one of the most frequently reproduced religious paintings of all time. Raphael was a tireless learner, for whom there could be no standing still, no repetition of tried and tested solutions, but only the constant forward thrust of an inexhaustible imagination. He transformed his central theme, the visionary experience of divine grace, into visible pictorial reality. It was his mature work in Rome, and above all the frescoes in the Vatican Palace, that secured him his place in art history. Admired even during his own lifetime as the most modern artist of his day, Raphael’s mastery would pave the way for Mannerism and the Baroque era. This XXL edition is the most comprehensive work published on Raphael. The volume encompasses in total 112 paintings and all the frescoes, architectural projects and tapestries in many new photographs and numerous details, as well as the most extensive catalogue raisonné of the artist’s oeuvre. A team of Raphael experts introduces the reader also to the fascinating interplay of art and power in the High Renaissance.

Objev podobné jako Raphael. The Complete Works. Paintings, Frescoes, Tapestries, Architecture - Frank Zöllner, Georg Satzinger, Michael Rohlmann, Rudolf Hiller von Gaert

¡Sueña en grande con una biografía Little Golden Book sobre el Papa Francisco! La introducción perfecta a la no ficción para lectores jóvenes, ¡así como para fanáticos de todas las edades!Este Little Golden Book sobre el Papa Francisco, líder de la Iglesia Católica Romana y primer Papa de América Latina, es una biografía inspiradora para niños pequeños.Busque más biografías Little Golden Book: • Reina Elizabeth II • Rey Charles III • Barack Obama • Dr. Jonas Salk • Harriet TubmanDream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Pope Francis! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Pope Francis--the head of the Roman Catholic Church and the first Pope from South America--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children. Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Queen Elizabeth II • King Charles III • Barack Obama • Dr. Jonas Salk • Harriet Tubman

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The Dutch Golden Age spawned some of history’s greatest artists and artisans, but few can boast of the genius of Rembrandt. Commemorating 350 years of unparalleled legacy, this XXL-sized monograph gathers the artist’s 330 paintings in exquisite reproductions and details that reveal how, in all their forms, Rembrandt’s painted works are built of intricacies—the totality of each subtle wrinkle, gaze, or figure. The Dutch Golden Age of painting spawned some of history’s greatest artists and artisans, but few can boast the genius and legacy of Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606–1669). Despite never leaving his native Netherlands, Rembrandt projected his oeuvre past the boundaries of his own experience, producing some of art’s most diverse and impactful works across portraiture, biblical, allegorical, landscape, and genre scenes. In all their forms, Rembrandt’s paintings are built of intricacies—the totality of each subtle facial wrinkle, gaze, or figure amounting to an emotional force that stands unmatched among his contemporaries and artistic progeny alike. Each work is imbued with feeling. Biblical scenes, like Bathsheba at her Bath, become vehicles for meditations on human longing, probing depths beyond that which is canonized in scripture or depicted in other representations. His portraits, be them of wealthy patrons or tradesmen, communicate the essence of an individual through fine demarcations, their faces bathed in an ethereal light against darkened earthtones. Perhaps most striking, his series of self-portraits is a triumph of the medium; beginning in his youth and spanning until a year prior to his death, Rembrandt’s self portraiture is an intimate glimpse into his lifelong process of self-reflection. On the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the artist’s death, this XXL monograph compiles all 330 of Rembrandt’s paintings in stunning reproductions. From Belshazzar’s Feast to The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, we discover Rembrandt’s painted oeuvre like never before.

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An updated selection of key paintings at the Art Institute of Chicago, featuring works from around the globe and dating from ancient Egypt to the present dayThe Art Institute of Chicago, one of the most beloved and important museums in the world, houses an extraordinary collection of objects from diverse places, cultures, and time periods. This beautiful catalogue opens the doors of the museum to readers, presenting an expansive selection of painted works from around the globe, introduced insightfully by James Rondeau, president and director of the Art Institute. New color photography accompanies entries written by a team of curators, art historians, and educators, which put the works into context. The book showcases a dazzling range of paintings, including an Egyptian funeral portrait, an ancient Mexican wall mural, Chinese scroll paintings, Japanese painted screens, and works by artists such as Caillebotte, Cassatt, El Greco, Gauguin, Homer, Hopper, Johns, Lichtenstein, Matisse, Mitsuoki, Monet, Morisot, Motley, O’Keeffe, Picasso, Pollock, Rembrandt, Richter, Rubens, Sargent, Seurat, Tiepolo, Turner, Van Gogh, Warhol, Whistler, and Wood; contemporary artists featured include Kerry James Marshall, Wanda Pimentel, and Kazuo Shiraga. Distributed for the Art Institute of Chicago

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Now available in a paperback edition, this beautifully illustrated, delightfully informative collection of one hundred of the world’s most significant paintings covers nearly every period, culture, and style. What makes the Book of Kells such an extraordinary example of illuminated manuscript? Why is Dürer’s self-portrait so iconic? How did Turner’s Rain, Steam, Speed turn the art world on its head? What’s so great about Jasper John’s Flag? And who was Whistler’s mother, anyway? Art history is filled with paintings that shocked, intrigued, enraged, and mystified their audiences—paintings that exemplified the period in which they were created and forever changed the way we think. Here, one hundred examples of these icons of art are presented in beautiful, high-quality reproductions. Each double-page spread features lavish illustrations and details as well as engaging texts that explain why the painting belongs in the pantheon of world changing art.

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Jízdenky, prosím! San Francisco – rychlý výlet po městě mlhy a mostůNaskočte do ikonické lanové tramvaje a projeďte si slavná místa San Francisca! Tato svižná verze oblíbené hry Jízdenky, prosím! je ideální pro hráče všech úrovní. Zkrácená herní doba, snadno pochopitelná pravidla a tematické sbírání suvenýrů z ní dělají perfektní volbu pro odpoledne s přáteli nebo rodinou.Jak se hrajeV roli turistů se snažíte navštívit co nejvíce ikonických míst, spojovat lokace na mapě lanovkami a přitom sbírat unikátní turistické známky. V každém tahu si můžete vybrat jednu z akcí: dobrat si karty, obsadit trasu nebo získat nové cílové stanice. Hra končí, jakmile některý hráč spotřebuje téměř všechny své tramvaje – pak se boduje a vítězí ten s nejvíce body.Proč si ji zamilujete Rychlá a přístupná – ideální i pro začátečníky nebo jako cestovní verze Unikátní atmosféra San Francisca – s ikonickými místy jako Golden Gate Bridge či Alcatraz Krátká herní doba – celá hra se vejde do 15–20 minut Sběr suvenýrů – sbírání turistických známek přidává nové způsoby bodování Obsah balení 1 mapa San Francisca 80 lanových tramvají 21 turistických známek 44 přepravních karet 24 karet cílových stanic 4 bodovací žetony pravidla v češtině a slovenštině Pro 2–4 hráče od 8 let. Jízdenky, prosím! San Francisco je ideální jako rychlá hra na cesty, do kavárny nebo jako vstupní brána do světa moderních deskovek.

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Vintage nástěnné hodiny s patinou Bacon & Ham - Ø 34*3 cm / 1*AA Barva: Hnědá / ŠedáHmotnost: 0,382 kgMateriál: MDF / Papír

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Garfield''s back in this brand-new full-color compilation comic strip book—truly a must-have for fans!While Garfield is best known for his insatiable appetite for lasagna, he also believes in making time for bacon, and lots of it. Fans of the fat cat won''t want to be disturbed as they happily devour this latest batch of scrumptious comics.

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The Grandmother Effect, with colorful, inclusive illustrations, is a great gift for Grandparent\u2019s Day or any day! This heartwarming and beautiful book celebrates the bond between grandmothers and grandkids. When grandmothers and grandchildren get together, they share cozy moments and daring events, important milestones and ordinary afternoons. Not only is time spent with gram special—it\u2019s also pretty rare! Humans are among a small group of animals that enjoy grandmas and multigenerational family life. In fact, scientists who study human evolution have determined that, thanks to grandmothers, our human species was able to develop large brains, form social groups, and live long lives. The Grandmother Effect, written by Beth Bacon and illustrated by Kat Bourek, is a tribute to today\u2019s grandmas as well as those ancient grandmothers who allowed us to develop advanced human traits.

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Going into therapy aged forty, Ken Mansfield was persuaded to examine his past, which he has turned into Little Kenny, Jeanie Bacon and Dad.

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Make your comfort food dreams come true with Comfy, the essential cookbook for simple, indulgent and joyful dinners to make your heart sing.Creator of the renowned food blog Don''t Go Bacon My Heart, Chris Collins has curated a collection of feel-good dinners that put flavour first, combining accessible ingredients, straightforward methods and failproof cooking advice for unforgettable meals every time.- Burrata Caprese Pasta- Cottage Pie Baked Potatoes- Easy Bloomer Bread Pizza- Brown Butter Gnocchi with Sage and Butternut Squash- Soul Soothing Chicken Orzo Soup- Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing- Harissa Halloumi Skewers- Katsu CurryEverything from plates piled high with pasta, takeaway classics reinvented for the home kitchen, set-and-forget slow-cooker favourites and dinner-worthy soups and salads. This is year-round food that you''ll never want to stop cooking.The only book you need to create cosy and delicious evenings for you, your family and your friends.

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''Six farm eggs, a cake for tea, a pound of pears and don''t forget the bacon.''A young boy sets out to do the shopping, determined to remember his simple list but as the sights and sounds of town distract him he finds himself in a terrible muddle.

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Jedinečný design a detaily Tato sběratelská stavebnice obsahuje více než 629 dílků, které vám pomohou ztvárnit nejznámější atrakce, jako jsou slavné viktoriánské domy „painted ladies“, vysoké mrakodrapy 555 California Street, Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower, Coit Tower a historické památky jako Fort Point, Golden Gate Bridge a ostrov Alcatraz. Každý detail je pečlivě navržen, aby odpovídal skutečným proporcím a barvám těchto staveb. Proč si vybrat LEGO Architecture San Francisco? Realistické detaily: Model přesně zobrazuje proporce a barvy ikonických staveb San Francisca. Kreativní zážitek: Stavění tohoto modelu je zábavné a zároveň vzdělávací, ideální pro děti i dospělé. Vzdělávací brožura: Součástí balení je brožura s informacemi o architektuře a historii každé budovy (v angličtině). Perfektní dárek: Skvělý dárek pro milovníky cestování, architektury a historie. Rozměry a specifikace Model má přibližně výšku 16 cm, šířku 28 cm a hloubku 7 cm, což z něj činí ideální dekoraci pro vaši poličku nebo stůl. Podstavec je pokryt modrými dlaždicemi, které znázorňují úžinu Golden Gate a obsahuje ozdobnou jmenovku s nápisem „San Francisco“. Zakupte nyní a obohaťte svou sbírku Nenechte si ujít příležitost vlastnit tento jedinečný model LEGO Architecture . Objednejte si ho ještě dnes za cenu 1 499 Kč a přidejte do své sbírky kousek historie a kultury. Klikněte na tlačítko "Přidat do košíku" a začněte svou cestu do světa architektury s LEGO. Tento model je ideální pro všechny, kdo si chtějí užít zábavu a zároveň se něco naučit. Ať už jste vášnivý sběratel, nebo hledáte perfektní dárek, LEGO Architecture 21043 San Francisco je tou správnou volbou.

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Káva - zrnková, na filtr, 100% arabika, původ Kostarika, farma Francisco Molina, nadmořská výška 1780 m n. m., odrůda Catuai Amarillo, chuť pomeranče, tropického ovoce a skořice, SCA 87,5, zpracování tepelná fermentace, místo pražení Slovensko, světlé pražení stupeň 3, hmotnost 200 g Změna barevného stylu šablony pro potraviny Káva KÁVOHOLIK Kostarika FRANCISCO MOLINA200 g Káva KÁVOHOLIK Kostarika FRANCISCO MOLINA je ideální na přípravu filtrované kávy. V její chuti se snoubí pomeranč, tropické ovoce a skořice, které společně zajistí originální plnou chuť. Pěstována je v nadmořské výšce 1780 m.n.m. a pražená ze 100% arabiky původem z Kostariky. Klíčové vlastnosti kávy KÁVOHOLIK Kostarika FRANCISCO MOLINA Výběrová káva pražená z...

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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 for goodness sake, I'm on the wrong platform!'

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POPE FRANCIS' DEBUT MEMOIR · A moving, deeply human account of the life and legacy of one of the bravest and most visionary leaders in modern history—A must read for all generations in a world yearning for hope and changeFor the first time, Pope Francis tells the story of his life as he looks back on the momentous world events that have changed history—from his earliest years during the outbreak of World War II in 1939 to the turmoil of today. An extraordinary personal and historical journey, Life is the story of a man and a world in dramatic change. A champion for the oppressed and marginalized—and the future of our planet—Pope Francis has inspired all of us to take action to alter the course of history toward a more loving and humane trajectory. With eloquence, passion, and humility, Pope Francis recalls his life through memories and observations of the most significant occurrences of the past eight decades. The book opens with three-year-old Jorge in the kitchen with his mother in Argentina as World War II breaks out, and he goes on to witness several historic events:    The fall of the Berlin Wall    Videla’s coup in Argentina    The moon landing in 1969    And even the 1986 World Cup in which Maradona scored the unforgettable “hand of God” goal. Here are the frank assessments and intimate insights of a pastor reflecting on the Nazi extermination of the Jews, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the 2001 terrorist attack on America and the collapse of the Twin Towers, the great economic recession of 2008, the Covid-19 pandemic, the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI, and the subsequent conclave that elected him Pontiff. The “pope callejero” recounts these world-changing moments with the candor and compassion that distinguishes him and offers important messages on major crises confronting us now, including social inequalities, climate change, international war, atomic weapons, racial discrimination, political unease, and the battles over social and cultural issues. An innovative change agent and a profoundly empathetic leader, the late Pope's words and vision live on in this unforgettable account of a religious and humanitarian legend. “We must learn from our elders what our planet has experienced, so as not to repeat the mistakes of the past.”—Pope FrancisÂ

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THRILLERS THAT RACE FROM THE VERY FIRST PAGE . . . 'Felix Francis' novels gallop along splendidly' Jilly Cooper ‘From winning post to top of the bestseller lists’ Sunday Times An old friend in need, a dangerous conspiracy – a new case for Sid Halley… Sid Halley, former British jump racing champion and private detective, is not having a good time. His wife Marina has decided she needs some time out of their marriage to think about the future and Sid is devastated. But then Gary Bremner, an ex-jockey trainer, calls him to ask for his help – he is being threatened by someone in the racing world and he needs a friend he can trust. However, the very next morning, Gary’s stable yard is torched, horses killed, and Gary has disappeared. Determined to uncover the truth and to help his friend, Sid starts to investigate. He soon finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy that cuts to the very heart of the integrity of British horse racing, and then danger comes closer to home than ever. Can Sid get to the bottom of what’s going on before he too becomes a victim, while, at the same time, saving his marriage? Praise for Felix Francis's novels ‘As usual with a Francis, once I opened the book, I didn’t want to put it down… Felix’s resolution is darker and more shocking than his father would ever have contemplated, but reflects grittier times and changing tastes in fiction’ Country Life ‘He has become his own man as a purveyor of murder mysteries' The Racing Post '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

Objev podobné jako Hands Down - Felix Francis

Bad Blood meets Burn Book in this expose about tech icon Bob Lee - and what his life and 2023 murder tell us about San Francisco in the Internet Age. For fans of Going Infinite and Super Pumped: Sex and drugs, parties and violence, genius coders and VC tycoons - welcome to the rip-roaring world of the American tech industry. The full story of an industry, a city, and two men - one who got everything he ever wanted, one who never got what he thought he deserved - and what happened the night it all came apart. Like his many peers in the tech industry who had poured into San Francisco over the last two decades, Bob Lee was remaking the world, building the most familiar parts of our digital lives, a lead innovator at one start-up after another, such as Google, Android, Square, and CashApp. When Lee was found stabbed to death one night on the streets of San Francisco, the city''s many critics knew exactly what it meant. Just like they had been saying, the city was violent, dangerous, and out-of-control. San Francisco was so bent on creating a liberal utopia that it was failing at its most basic tasks - to keep its citizens safe. It''s a familiar story - familiar and wrong. Bob Lee was a man without limits, and he had a recklessness that led to his triumphs as well as his downfall.

Objev podobné jako Last Night in San Francisco - Scott Alan Lucas

A Nominee for the Simon & Schuster Mary Higgins Clark AwardIn Michelle Chouinard’s clever mystery The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco, the granddaughter of a serial killer shows readers another side of the beloved city.Welcome to San Francisco, a city with killer charm.The chill of a San Francisco summer can be deadly. No one knows this better than Capri Sanzio, who makes her living giving serial killer tours of the city. Capri has been interested in the topic since she was a kid, when she discovered she’s the granddaughter of serial killer William ‘Overkill Bill’ Sanzio. She’s always believed in his innocence, though she''s never taken the leap to fully dive into the case.But now an Overkill Bill copycat has struck in San Francisco. And Capri’s former mother-in-law, Sylvia, just cut off Capri’s daughter’s tuition payments. Needing cash, Capri wonders if this is the time to exonerate her grandfather. The case is back in the news and the police will be looking to understand the past to catch a present-day killer. Capri could finally uncover the truth about Overkill Bill—documenting the process with a podcast and a book—and hopefully earn some money.Before Capri can get very far, the cops discover the copycat’s latest victim: Sylvia. Capri soon finds herself at the heart of the police’s investigation for an entirely different reason. She and her daughter are prime suspects.

Objev podobné jako The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco - Michelle Chouinard

It''s no puzzle why folks visit San Francisco or even call it home! From the Golden Gate Bridge to Chinatown to Alcatraz Island, there''s something for everyone. Now, in The San Francisco Puzzle Book, you can learn tons more about San Francisco through 90 delightful word puzzles, including word searches, jumbles, crossword puzzles, and more featuring San Francisco streets, restaurants, claims to fame, local celebrities, and much more!

Objev podobné jako The San Francisco Puzzle Book

Whether you want to explore Alcatraz, visit the Golden Gate Bridge, or go wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma, the local Fodor’s travel experts in San Francisco are here to help! Fodor’s San Francisco: with the best of Napa and Sonoma 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. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s San Francisco 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 25 DETAILED MAPS and a NEWLY IMPROVED AND UPDATED 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, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “What to Eat and Drink,” “Best Photo Ops,” “Under the Radar Sights,” 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 people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “San Francisco’s Cable Cars,” “Chinatown,” “Alcatraz,” “Golden Gate Park,” “Wine Tasting in Napa and Sonoma,” and moreLOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Union Square, Chinatown, Mission Bay, the Mission District, the Castro, SOMA, Civic Center, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Golden Gate Park, North Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, Embarcadero, the Haight, Noe Valley, Dogpatch, Pacific Heights, Japantown, the Bay Area, Napa and Sonoma, Oakland, Berkeley, Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, Sausalito, San Jose, Santa Cruz, and morePlanning on visiting the rest of California? Check out Fodor’s Northern California, Fodor’s Southern California, and Fodor’s San Diego *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!

Objev podobné jako Fodor's San Francisco - Fodor's Travel Guides

An award-winning historian reconstructs the life of Francis of Assisi, uncovering the man behind the myths  “Refreshing. . . . Complex, multilayered, and ambitious.”—Costica Bradatan, Times Literary Supplement  One of the most famous figures in Christian history, Francis of Assisi (1181/82–1226) was revered as a miracle worker during his life and quickly canonized after his death. He has inspired generations of Christians and other spiritual seekers, from medieval ascetics to 1960s hippies and modern environmentalists. The “poverello” wrote poems praising the sun, moon, and stars, spoke to the birds, and—so the story goes—even tamed a wolf. But what do we know for sure about who he was, and what is simply legend?  Drawing on centuries of scholarship, Volker Leppin pieces together fragments of Francis’s life story to find a seeker who never reached his destination, a man whose extraordinary charisma drew others in yet who was uncomfortable in the spotlight. Amazingly, Francis stayed within the fold of the church while offering a new and radical vision of Christianity that proved wildly popular.  Leppin’s Francis of Assisi sets Francis’s inner emotional and spiritual world against a broader historical background to show how the message of this inspiring and often vexing medieval saint continues to resonate in our contemporary world.

Objev podobné jako Francis of Assisi - Volker Leppin

Sluchátka - s mikrofonem, špunty, 3,5 mm Jack, přijímání hovorů, frekvenční rozsah 20-20000 Hz, citlivost 95 dB/mW, impedance 32 Ohm, měnič 14,2 mm, kabel 1,2 m Drátová sluchátka s mikrofonem na kabelu Hledáte hybridní sluchátka, která se snadno používají? Urbanista San Francisco mají 14,2mm měniče, které se postarají o kvalitní zvukové podání. Na kabelu je navíc umístěno funkční dálkové ovládání a mikrofon pro vyřízení handsfree hovorů. Špunty byly navrženy tak, aby se pohodlně nosily a dobře držely v uších. Skutečně hybridní sluchátkaUrbanista San Francisco propojíte s vaším zařízením pomocí 1,2 metru dlouhého kabelu s 3,5mm konektorem. Přímo na kabelu jsou umístěny základní ovládací prvky a handsfree mikrofon. Klíčové vlastnosti drátových sluchátek Urbanista nbsp;San Francisco WhiteDrátová sluchátka optimalizována pro poslech hudby i hovoryErgonomický designSluchátka mají 1,2 metru...

Objev podobné jako URBANISTA San Francisco White (URB-SANFRANCISCOWT)

Desková hra - rodinná hra, pro 2 až 4 hráče, lehká obtížnost, délka hry 15 min, rok vydání 2022, v českém jazyce, vhodné od 8 let Pro všechny milovníky San Francisca a jeho krás je tady skvělá zpráva. Pokud milujete ikonické město Spojených států amerických, pak je společenská hra Jízdenky, prosím! nbsp;San Francisco hrou jako stvořenou právě pro vás. Díky snadno pochopitelným a zábavným pravidlům si ji oblíbí všichni členové rodiny. nbsp;Stačit vám bude jen pohodlně se usadit, vytáhnout herní desku, barevné modely lanových tramvají a kartičky a můžete se pustit do strategického propojování turistických atrakcí a sbírání suvenýrů. Navštivte nejznámější turistické body na mapě a dokončete své karty cílových stanic. Desková hra Jízdenky, prosím! San Francisco spolehlivě zabaví celou rodinu o 2 až 4 členech na 10 až 15 minut hraní. Hra vás okouzlí svým detailním provedením a povedenými ilustracemi na kartách. Tak vzhůru do cestování po San...

Objev podobné jako Jízdenky, prosím! San Francisco (824968228647)