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Julie Nováková has compiled a representative selection of the current young generation of Czech science fiction and fantasy authors. Names such as Hanuš Seiner, Tomáš Petrásek, Tom Hadrava, Jan Kotouč, Lucie Lukačovičová, Petra Slováková, Julie Nováková, Tereza Matoušková, Pavel Renčín, Jakub Mařík are well known to Czech readers and now the world audience can get acquainted with them. In addition to short stories, the book also contains excerpts from novels by Vilma Kadlečková and Martin Vopěnka. From the Land of Robots and Golems was published on the occasion of the Worldcon 2025 in Seattle, where it was a great success.Julie Nováková sestavila reprezentativní výběr současné mladé generace českých autorů science fiction a fantasy. Jména jako Hanuš Seiner, Tomáš Petrásek, Tom Hadrava, Jan Kotouč, Lucie Lukačovičová, Petra Slováková, Julie Nováková, Tereza Matoušková, Pavel Renčín, Jakub Mařík jsou českým čtenářům dobře známá, nyní se s nimi může seznámit i světové publikum. Vedle povídek kniha obsahuje i úryvky z románů Vilmy Kadlečkové a Martina Vopěnky. Kniha From the Land of Robots and Golems vyšla u příležitosti pořádání Worldconu 2025 v Seattlu, kde měla velký úspěch.

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Step into a realm where mythology meets meditation, where art and storytelling intertwine to reveal the timeless truths of existence. The Trilogy, featuring Namaha, Purnam, and Sarvam, is a stunning collection of illustrated fables and spiritual narratives inspired by the vast ocean of ancient Indian wisdom. Namaha - Stories from the Land of Gods and Goddesses unfolds the mysteries of the celestial and the earthly, offering profound insights into the symbolic and ecological layers of mythology. Purnam - Stories & Wisdom of the Feminine Divine is a tribute to the Goddess, exploring her sacred energies that guide creation, destruction, and renewal. Sarvam - Divine Tales of Oneness, Virtues & Harmony completes the trilogy with new fables inspired by the Upanishads, Puranas, and folklore. Each tale bridges the seeker to the source, illuminating the path toward unity, compassion, and higher consciousness. With stunning illustrations and soulful storytelling, this exquisite boxed set is a portal to wisdom, wonder, and self-discovery.

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''Soyinka''s greatest novel ... No one else can write such a book'' - Ben Okri''A lion of African literature'' - Financial Times''Chronicles is many things at once: a caustic political satire, a murder mystery, a conspiracy story and a deeply felt lament for the spirit of a nation'' - Juan Gabriel Vásquez, New York TimesA FINANCIAL TIMES AND SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEARTo Doctor Menka’s horror, some cunning entrepreneur has decided to sell body parts from his hospital for use in ritualistic practices. Already at the end of his tether from the horrors he routinely sees in surgery, he shares this latest development with his oldest college friend, bon viveur, star engineer and Yoruba royal, Duyole Pitan-Payne, who has never before met a puzzle he couldn’t solve. Neither realise how close the enemy is, nor how powerful.Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth is at once a savagely witty whodunit, a scathing indictment of Nigeria’s political elite, and a provocative call to arms from one of the country’s most relentless political activists and an international literary giant.''A high-jinks state-of-the-nation novel'' - Chibundu Onuzo''Chronicles is a good model for what the political novel should be: fearless, disdaining formal ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In the Land of Fire and Ice: Horses of Iceland is photographer and explorer Guadalupe Laiz’s second book celebrating her love for Iceland, its people, and its horses. In this follow up to Horses of Iceland (2019), Laiz widens her lens to not only capture the undeniable beauty of the horses in their natural habitat, but to showcase the rugged, harsh, and unpredictable environment that has shaped their character. Her intimate colour and black-and-white images of the majestic Icelandic horses are pure poetry in motion.Undertaking a more ambitious production, Laiz collaborated with local horse breeders and with Icelandic photographer, filmmaker, and artist Thrainn Kolbeinsson to capture the magnificent animals in iconic and breathtaking locations—from the famous Skógafoss blanketed with snow to the active Fagradalsfjall volcano; and galloping across beaches, frolicking amid glaciers, and with waterfalls, tundra, and fierce ocean backdrops. Kolbeinsson’s powerful drone photography featured throughout the book showcases the aerial perspective of these epic landscapes that have shaped the horses of Iceland.Laiz’s photographs are testament to her passion for the Icelandic horse and wildlife photography. She shares this collection to reveal the beauty and importance of the remote corners of our planet and the unique animals that call it ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A captivating, powerful and luminous story from a bestselling, award-winning author about a mother, a daughter, and the great Greenland shark. With mesmerising black and yellow illustrations and presented as a deluxe hardback with tracing paper inserts, this is a perfect gift for 9+ fans of David Almond and Frances Hardinge.'Tom de Freston's stunning illustrations perfectly complement the poetry of Kiran Millwood Hargrave's story' Cressida Cowell'A truly beautiful book, with text and illustrations in perfect harmony. A book to treasure!' Jacqueline Wilson'Julia and the Shark is deep, beautiful and true. The art shines and the writing soars - a classic from cover to cover' Eoin Colfer'A rich, immersive and wondrous journey, through deep darkness to hope and light' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken LegsThe shark was beneath my bed, growing large as the room, large as the lighthouse, rising from unfathomable depths until it ripped the whole island from its roots. The bed was a boat, the shark a tide, and it pulled me so far out to sea I was only a speck, a spot, a mote, a dying star in an unending sky...Julia has followed her mum and dad to live on a remote island ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The future is here. Explore the world of robots and artificial intelligence in this kids’ STEM book by robotics professor Dr Henny Admoni.Hang out in a factory with a pizza-making robot, blast into the past to meet the robot statues in ancient Egyptian temples that spoke to worshippers, and encounter the slithering robot inspired by snakes that can climb trees!Robots are no longer just the preserve of science fiction. From driverless cars to robots helping in hospitals, the field of robotics is one of the most exciting in modern science. With beautiful illustrations by Amy Grimes, this children’s book explains what robots are, how they are made, and how we can use them in all sorts of amazing ways.Dr Henny Admoni’s book answers some of the key questions about robotics and AI, such as should we be afraid? It also looks at the positive impact robots can have on us all, from robots who can help in disaster zones to the robotic spacecraft exploring the Solar System and beyond.The possibilities of robotics and AI are endless. With a hardback cover featuring colourful foil, this book is an ideal gift for technology-mad kids.

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Raw, honest and personal thoughts to comfort you on the journey through grief. Grief can often feel like a gnawing homesickness for a place where you used to live, but can never return to.

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A revised and updated edition of Sir John Summerson's classic book. Derived from the principles of Greek and Roman architecture in antiquity, the classical style has long dominated the history of western architecture from the Renaissance to the present. Sir John Summerson’s timeless text, as relevant today as it was when first published, distils the visual language of architecture into its core classical elements, and illustrates that building throughout the ages express an awareness of the ‘grammar’ of style and its rules even if they vary, break or poetically contradict them. From the original edifices of Greece and Rome to the recapitulations and innovations of the Renaissance; the explosive rhetoric of the Baroque to the grave statements of Neo-classicism; and finally, the exuberant eclecticism of the Victorians and Edwardians to the 'stripped Neo-classicism' of some of the moderns; Summerson explains how every period has employed classical language to make their statement. With a new introduction by academic and architectural historian Alan Powers, this introduction continues to be one of the defining texts on the subject and is essential reading for all students of architecture.

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Do you long for health, wholeness, and freedom?Do you continue to hit walls of resistance as you pursue healing? Sue Detweiler, prophet and host of the popular Healing Rain podcast, has helped thousands of believers move from the trenches of despair and sickness into the fields of freedom--and she wants to empower you, too.Full of wisdom, incredible testimonies, discussion questions, prayers, and keys to healing, this biblical guide points to the words, actions, and miracles of Jesus, giving you the confidence to trust His presence and discover how to· overcome trauma and destructive thoughts· open pathways to spiritual encounters with Jesus· receive the power of His blood to heal every area of your life· and moreHere is everything you need to tend to your heart and experience healing in your body, mind, and emotions."Skillfully delves into healing for the whole of who we are, enabling us to arise healed and victorious."--PATRICIA BOOTSMA, national outreach director, Catch the Fire USA; global prayer director, JH Israel "Healing Rain will guide you on a pathway to be soaked in His presence, healed by His Word."--MICHAEL MILLER, founder and senior pastor of Upperroom"Masterfully weaves together biblical truth with personal testimony."--KIM MAAS, CEO and founder ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dr Simon Elliott describes eight of the greatest, most decisive of the Roman Empire of the first to third centuries. The list includes battles fought from the highlands of Scotland and the forests of Germany to the deserts of the Middle East. They show how the vaunted Roman legions adapted to extremes of terrain and climate as well as a wide array of very different foes, from the wild Caledonian tribes to the sophisticated, combined-arms armies of Sassanid Persia with their war elephants and superb cavalry. Some of the battles even pit the Roman legions against their own kind in brutal civil wars.After an introductory chapter on the Imperial Roman army, detailing its organization, equipment, tactics and doctrine, the author moves on to describing each battle in detail. He sets the strategic context and background of the chosen engagement before analysing the size and composition of the opposing forces, also detailing the nature of the enemy faced. The manoeuvres leading up to the battle are described, followed by deployment and the course of the fighting itself. Finally, the aftermath and implications of the battles outcome are assessed. The well-researched and engaging text is supported by clear maps.

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This is the ultimate anthology of theatrical anecdotes, edited by lifelong theatre-lover Gyles Brandreth in the Oxford tradition, and covering every kind of theatrical story and experience from the age of Shakespeare and Marlowe to the age of Stoppard and Mamet, from Richard Burbage to Richard Briers, from Nell Gwynn to Daniel Day-Lewis, from Sarah Bernhardt to Judi Dench.Players, playwrights, prompters, producers--they all feature. The Oxford Book of Theatrical Anecdotes provides a comprehensive, revealing, and hugely entertaining portrait of the world of theatre across four hundred years.Many of the anecdotes are humorous: all have something pertinent and illuminating to say about an aspect of theatrical life--whether it is the art of playwriting, the craft of covering up missed cues, the drama of the First Night, the nightmare of touring, or the secret ingredients of star quality.Edmund Kean, Henry Irving, John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, Ellen Terry, Edith Evans, Maggie Smith, Helen Mirren--the great ''names'' are all here, of course, but there are tales of the unexpected, too--and the unknown. This is a book--presented in five acts, with a suitably anecdotal and personal prologue from Gyles Brandreth--where, once in a while, the understudy takes centre-stage and Gyles Brandreth treats triumph and disaster ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A fantastic new novella from the master of magic and adventure. Bestselling author Raymond E. Feist returns to the city of Krondor and one of his most loved characters, Jimmy the Hand.The Crawler: a name whispered in fear…In the crime-ridden back alleys of Krondor a rival gang has sprung up to threaten the Upright Man’s Mockers. Does the Crawler control the rival gang? Where does his power come from? And does it threaten the peace of the Kingdom?James, personal squire to Prince Arutha of Krondor, but in the underworld known as the thief and trickster Jimmy the Hand, must travel to Kesh in disguise. There, working with William, lieutenant of the prince’s household guard and son of the magician Pug, and Jazhara, niece to the Keshian lord Hazara-Khan, he must attempt to unmask the mysterious Crawler and rid Krondor of his influence.

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From the author of Marikit and the Ocean of Stars, a magical middle grade adventure about three Filipino children who must find their way through a mystical land filled with monsters and gods from Filipino lore.The town of Santo Cristo is known for two things—their colorful town fiesta capped off with a solemn evening procession, and the dozens of people that have disappeared over the years. When three kids—the headstrong Bayani, stubborn Isay, and anxious Aaron—find their way over the other side of a mysterious bridge and to a long-forgotten island of myth, they''re faced with monsters, cryptids, and sinister characters. In this land of Night, they must find their way back to their world and keep their light burning bright lest they lose themselves too.

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A new English translation of the founding text of the Madhyamaka (Middle Way) school of Buddhism, with the Tibetan version of the text included.The Root Stanzas holds an honored place in all branches of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as in the Buddhist traditions found in China, Japan, and Korea, because of the way it develops the seminal view of emptiness (shunyata), which is crucial to understanding Mahayana Buddhism and central to its practice. It is prized for its pithy and pointed arguments that show that things lack intrinsic being and thus are “empty” (shunya). They abide in the Middle Way, free from the extremes of permanence and annihilation.

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My heart has made its mind upAnd I''m afraid it''s you.The Orange provides the perfect introduction to Wendy Cope, one of Britain''s wittiest, best-selling and best-loved poets.In poems that can turn from laugh-out-loud funny to deeply moving, Wendy Cope offers reflections on love and life. From the joy of falling - and being - in love to ways to help you deal with a painful break-up or the memories of people loved and lost, this is a book you will want to savour and share with all your friends.''Wendy Cope''s readership, numerous and adoring, is the envy of most poets. Cope''s real strength lies not in charm or insight (she has buckets of both) but in the pitch perfect exactitude of her writing.'' Sunday Times

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A thrilling new adventure into the glittering realm of the jinn from the author of Nura and the Immortal Palace.Amir has lived all his life in splendour, being the son of a wealthy businessman. But when his mother disappears at his father’s factory, Amir is the only one who feels sure she’s not gone forever.When a strange jinn shows up on his doorstep with clues to his mother’s whereabouts, Amir finds himself following Shamsa into the realm of the jinn – a world of trickery, tests and deceit.But could his mother also be hiding in this world of pink seas and purple skies, and could a jinn princess be his key to finding her?

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A stunningly illustrated A-Z celebration of popular indoor plants, from the creators of Dogphabet and Catphabet. Step inside the psychedelic world of Plantphabet, a magical A-Z celebration of indoor plants. Vividly brought to life in full-colour illustrations, discover bizarre and wonderful BFFs (best fronds forever) that help make you healthier and happier, and learn what makes them tick too. PRAISE FOR PLANTPHABET'Filled with glorious plant love, this alphabetic journey is sure to inspire joy for plant people of all sorts.' Jason Chongue, The Plant Society'Definitely our kind of alphabet! Featuring stunning, vibrant illustrations, Plantphabet is a visual feast for plant lovers.' Lauren Camilleri & Sophia Kaplan, Leaf Supply'Plantphabet is a fantastic decoding of the sometimes daunting decision to become a plant parent.' Benjamin Fountain, Florist & Art Director

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Follow Sonic on electrifying adventures inspired by the classic 2-D games with stories from bestselling authors Gale Galligan (The Babysitters Club series), The McElroy Brothers (The Adventure Zone) and series writer Ian Flynn! Join Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Mighty the Armadillo, Ray the Flying Squirrel, and even more special guests as they travel through zones inspired by the seasons in search of Chaos Emeralds! It''s a hilarious and hectic race against the clock in "Seasons of Chaos" by longtime Sonic writer Ian Flynn, with art by Aaron Hammerstrom.Plus, bonus stories!"Dr. Eggman''s Birthday" by Gale Galligan and Thomas Rothlisberger."Sonic Learns to Drive" by Justin, Travis & Griffin McElroy, with art by Mauro Fonseca.All this, as well as a ton of extras celebrating the Fastest Thing Alive: a bonus story from the team of Galligan and Rothlisberger, a script-to-page look at the making of Sonic comics, and more!

Objev podobné jako Sonic the Hedgehog: Seasons of Chaos - Ian Flynn, Griffin McElroy, Travis McElroy, Justin McElroy, Gale Galligan

A whimsical celebration of the colourful characteristics and playful personalities of our favourite feline friends, from the creators of Dogphabet and Plantphabet.Winning the heart of a feline is always worth the effort.These fur-midable hunters possess unique purr-sonalities and entertaining cat-titudes that can be downright claw-ful or have you feline good.From the smitten kittens we love the most to the snuggle-muffins who hate us least, Catphabet is a gorgeously illustrated A-Z celebration of our favourite breeds and playful moggies. It''s the cat''s pyjamas.

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WELCOME TO CHERIN—THE LAND OF SAKURA AND SWORD FIGHTS!After saving Shii from a political marriage and surviving a turbulent Valentine’s Day, Allen and his friends are off to Cherin, the Land of Sakura, for their spring training camp! There, with his head full of romance and cherry blossoms, he’s almost cut down by an incredibly powerful drunkard…who turns out to be Rose’s grandfather, Bacchus Valencia! Once touted as the world’s strongest swordsman, Bacchus knows all about Transcendents and the Time Hermit, and decides to take Allen’s group under his wing. Their days pass in a blur of intense training and relaxing in hot springs, but an ominous shadow approaches…

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From the author of Lexicon and Providence comes a thrilling speculative psychological suspense about a serial killer pursuing his victim across time and space

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From the author of Emergence and The Ghost Map, Steven Johnson''s Where Good Ideas Come From: The Seven Patterns of Innovation identifies key principles that are the driving force of creativity. Learn how:A slow hunch can be much more valuable than a Eureka momentThe connected ''hive mind'' is smarter than the lone thinkerWhere you think matters just as much as what you''re thinkingThe best ideas come from building on the ideas and inventions of others From the Renaissance to satellites, medical breakthroughs to social media, Charles Darwin to Marconi, Steven Johnson shows how, by recognising where and how patterns of creativity occur, we can all discover the secrets of inspiration. ''Inspirational'' - Independent ''Exhilarating ... An entirely new way of looking at almost everything'' - Guardian ''A huge diversity of bright ideas'' - Financial Times ''Johnson finds new and original things to say about the nature of innovation, and the different forms it can take'' - Economist, Books of the Year ''An enthralling work full of counter-intuitive insights'' - Daily Mail Steven Johnson is the author of the acclaimed books Everything Bad is Good for You, Mind Wide Open, Emergence and Interface Culture. His writing appeared in the Guardian, the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Explore dozens of F1 race tracks - from legendary circuits to brand-new destinations - in high-definition satellite photography. From the glamour of Monaco and the brand-new Las Vegas strip, to the heritage of Silverstone and Monza, Formula One Circuits from Above showcases more than 25 legendary F1 race tracks as you've never seen them before. Powered by unique Google™ Earth photography, this stunning illustrated book highlights the signature properties of iconic circuits around the world in incredible detail, providing an unparalleled insight into the unique strengths and challenges of each.This insightful commentary is accompanied by fascinating text by bestselling F1 writer Bruce Jones on the history of each circuit, as well as the outstanding drivers and unforgettable moments that have defined them. Whether you're a seasoned F1 fan or a newcomer to the sport, Formula One Circuits from Above captures the colour, drama, history and excitement of Formula One.

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The Korean artists Moon Kyungwon and Jeon Joonho (both born 1969) make work that addresses elemental questions concerning contemporary civilization in light of political, socioeconomic and ecological changes. The exhibition project News from Nowhere that they initiated jointly in 2012 is premised on a postapocalyptic scenario: humanity has been almost entirely wiped out and is forced to reconsider long-held convictions that may no longer be tenable. The project premiered at Documenta 13 and is designed as a steadily evolving ensemble. Moon and Jeon have established an interdisciplinary and participatory platform where renowned experts from the fields of product and fashion design, architecture, urban planning, and medical and biotechnology research discuss the urgent issues of our time with the audience. The thematic focus is on the constitution and construction of communities.This monographic publication accompanies an exhibition and delivers an in-depth exploration of Moon and Jeon’s project News from Nowhere. The book presents a comprehensive overview of the former exhibition stations in Kassel and Chicago alongside documentation of the project’s realization in Zurich. In addition the book contains discussions about the role and function of art in our contemporary world, ranging from cultural to economical questions.

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*A SCOTSMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR* Stranded at Schiphol airport, Ben Coates called up a friendly Dutch girl he''d met some months earlier. He stayed for dinner. Actually, he stayed for good. In the first book to consider the hidden heart and history of the Netherlands from a modern perspective, the author explores the length and breadth of his adopted homeland and discovers why one of the world''s smallest countries is also so significant and so fascinating. It is a self-made country, the Dutch national character shaped by the ongoing battle to keep the water out from the love of dairy and beer to the attitude to nature and the famous tolerance. Ben Coates investigates what makes the Dutch the Dutch, why the Netherlands is much more than Holland and why the colour orange is so important. Along the way he reveals why they are the world''s tallest people and have the best carnival outside Brazil. He learns why Amsterdam''s brothels are going out of business, who really killed Anne Frank, and how the Dutch manage to be richer than almost everyone else despite working far less. He also discovers a country which is changing fast, with the Dutch ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From dinosaurs and Vikings to the history of robots and espionage, discover incredible world history in this lavish collection of timelines.Jam-packed with surprising facts and amazing details, such as the most bloodthirsty pirate of all time and the first crime to be solved by studying fingerprints, Timelines of Everything will take you on a whirlwind journey through an illustrated history of time, from the Big Bang to the modern world.More than 120 timelines will provide children with all the general knowledge they need - and even some surprising trivia they don''t! Must-know topics and alternative history are showcased with beautiful, detailed illustrations and straightforward, easy-to-read text. With timelines on a diverse range of subjects, Timelines of Everything is the ultimate guide to history for kids.This educational book for children aged 9-12 features: - The entirety of prehistory and history, from the creation of the universe to the modern day.- A chronological structure, with six chapters covering Prehistory, the Ancient World, the Medieval World, the Age of Exploration, the Age of Revolution, and the Modern World.- Big, bright, bold timelines bring history to life and entice children to dive in and discover the past.- More than 130 separate timelines on a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The English language is where words go to be tortured and mutilated into unrecognizable shadows of their former selves. It's where Latin, Greek, and Germanic roots are shredded apart and stitched unceremoniously back together with misunderstood snippets of languages snatched from the wreckage of conquest and colonialism. It wreaks merciless havoc upon grammar and spelling. It turns clinical terms into insults and children's tales into filthy euphemisms. With an emphasis on understanding where the foulest words in the English language came from-and the disgusting and hilarious histories behind them-this book demonstrates the true filth of our everyday words. But this book is more than just a list of vulgar words and salacious slang. It's a thoughtful analysis of why we deem words as being inappropriate as well as revealing 'good words' that have surprisingly naughty origins. Dirty-minded word nerds and lewd linguistics lovers will derive unadulterated pleasure in leering at the origins of swear words, sexual lingo, inappropriate idioms, violent vocabulary, and terminology for bodily functions-not to mention the unexpectedly foul origins of words you thought were perfectly innocent. If it's inappropriate, stomach-churning, uncomfortable, or offensive, this book reaches into the dark recesses of history and exposes them for all ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Words from Hell - Jess Zafarris

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A dramatically new understanding of human history, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about social evolution—from the development of agriculture and cities to the origins of the state, democracy, and inequality—and revealing new possibilities for human emancipation.For generations, our remote ancestors have been cast as primitive and childlike—either free and equal innocents, or thuggish and warlike. Civilization, we are told, could be achieved only by sacrificing those original freedoms or, alternatively, by taming our baser instincts. David Graeber and David Wengrow show how such theories first emerged in the eighteenth century as a conservative reaction to powerful critiques of European society posed by Indigenous observers and intellectuals. Revisiting this encounter has startling implications for how we make sense of human history today, including the origins of farming, property, cities, democracy, slavery, and civilization itself.Drawing on pathbreaking research in archaeology and anthropology, the authors show how history becomes a far more interesting place once we learn to throw off our conceptual shackles and perceive what’s really there. If humans did not spend 95 percent of their evolutionary past in tiny bands of hunter-gatherers, what were they doing all that time? If agriculture, and cities, did not mean ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Dawn of Everything - David Graeber, David Wengrow

The bestselling author of The Land of Stories and A Tale of Magic returns with a funny, heartfelt, action-packed adventure to save the world! Perfect for fans of Guardians of the Galaxy. Eleven-year-old Roswell Johnson is obsessed with space and life beyond our planet. So, when he''s accidentally abducted in a spaceship, it feels like his biggest dream has come true - aliens are real!With the sinister General Xelic and his evil army of Reptoids planning to attack Earth, Roswell must team up with a quirky group of other-worldly beings: a Mantis with a fear of germs, a Cyborg programmed to take everything literally, a telepathic Pleiadean, two bickering Grays, and an overly confident Fungarian.Can Roswell and his eccentric gang of alien adventurers save Earth from invasion?Or is life as we know it doomed?

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HALF-BLOOD is the unputdownable first book in the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout. This special paperback edition also includes the prequel novella DAIMON. The Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and mortals, and the children of two Hematoi - pure-bloods - have godlike powers. Children of Hematoi and mortals - well, not so much. Half-bloods only have two options: become trained Sentinels who hunt and kill daimons or become servants in the homes of the pures. Seventeen-year-old Alexandria would rather risk her life fighting than waste it scrubbing toilets, but she may end up slumming it anyway. There are several rules that students at the Covenant must follow. Alex has problems with them all, but especially rule #1: Relationships between pures and halfs are forbidden. Unfortunately, she's crushing hard on the totally hot pure-blood Aiden. But falling for Aiden isn't her biggest problem - staying alive long enough to graduate the Covenant and become a Sentinel is. If she fails in her duty, she faces a future worse than death or slavery: being turned into a daimon, and being hunted by Aiden. And that would kind of suck.

Objev podobné jako Half-Blood (The First Covenant Novel) - Jennifer L. Armentrout

From the cocreator of Deadpool and author of Suburban Dicks comes a diabolically funny murder mystery about the dark underbelly of suburban marriageAfter mother of five and former FBI profiler Andie Stern solved a murder-and unraveled a decades old conspiracy-in her New Jersey town, both her husband and the West Windsor police hoped that she would set aside crime-fighting and go back to carpools, changing diapers, and lunches with her group of mom-friends, who she secretly calls The Cellulitists. Even so, Andie can't help but get involved when the husband of Queen Bee Molly Goode is found dead. Though all signs point to natural causes, Andie begins to dig into the case and soon risks more than just the clique's wrath, because what she discovers might hit shockingly close to home.Meanwhile, journalist Kenny Lee is enjoying a rehabilitated image after his success as Andie's sidekick. But when an anonymous phone call tips him off that Molly Goode killed her husband, he's soon drawn back into the thicket of suburban scandals, uncovering secrets, affairs, and a huge sum of money. Hellbent on justice and hoping not to kill each other in the process, Andie and Kenny dust off their suburban sleuthing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Self-Made Widow - Fabian Nicieza

YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE CAPABLE OF UNTIL THEY COME FOR YOUR FAMILY. After moving from a small country town to Seattle, Heather Baxter marries Tom, a widowed doctor with a young son and teenage daughter.A working vacation overseas seems like the perfect way to bring the new family together, but once they're deep in the Australian outback, the jet-lagged and exhausted kids are so over their new mom. When they discover a remote Dutch Island, off-limits to outside visitors, the family talks their way onto the ferry, taking a chance on an adventure far from the reach of iPhones and Instagram. But as soon as they set foot on the island, which is run by a tightly knit clan of locals, everything feels wrong.Then a shocking accident propels the Baxters from an unsettling situation into an absolute nightmare. When Heather and the kids are separated from Tom, they are forced to escape alone, seconds ahead of their pursuers. Now it's up to Heather to save herself and the kids, even though they don't trust her, the harsh bushland is filled with danger, and the locals want her dead.Heather has been underestimated her entire life, but she knows that only ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Island - Adrian McKinty

10th Anniversary edition * Completely revised and updated * over 800,000 copies sold ARE YOU TEMPTED TO GO TO BUSINESS SCHOOL? SAVE YOUR MONEY AND READ THE PERSONAL MBA INSTEAD.This bestselling business classic gives you everything you need to transform your business and your career.An MBA at a top business school is an enormous investment in time and cash. And if you don''t want to work for a consulting firm or an investment bank, the chances are it simply isn''t worth it.The Personal MBA gives you simple mental models for every subject that''s key to commercial success. From the basics of products and marketing to the nuances of teamwork and systems, this book distils everything you need to know to take on the MBA graduates and win.''File this book under: NO EXCUSES'' Seth Godin''No matter what they tell you, an MBA is not essential. If you combine reading this book with actually trying stuff, you''ll be far ahead in the business game'' Kevin Kelly, founder of Wired

Objev podobné jako The Personal MBA - Josh Kaufman

The final book in his acclaimed trilogy on the rise and fall of Nazi Germany, Richard J. Evans''s The Third Reich at War: How the Nazis Led Germany from Conquest to Disaster shows how Germany rushed headlong into destroying itself, shattering an entire continent. In 1939 Hitler mobilized Germany into all-out war. Richard Evans''s astonishing, acclaimed history conjures up a whole society plunged into conflict - from generals and front-line soldiers to Hitler Youth activists and middle-class housewives - tracing events from the invasion of Poland and the Battle of Stalingrad to Hitler''s plans for genocide and his eventual suicide. ''Masterly ... will surely be the standard history for many years to come ... This is a warning for the future, as much as a judgement on the past'' Richard Overy, Daily Telegraph ''We all know how the story ends ... but Richard Evans brings it masterfully home ... magnificent'' Peter Preston, Observer ''A chilling, brilliant read'' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Telegraph Books of the Year ''It is hard to do justice to the humanity and scholarly range of The Third Reich at War ... triumphant ... a masterful historical narrative and the most comprehensive account of Nazi Germany'' Nicholas Stargardt, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Third Reich at War - Richard J. Evans

The world comes to us in colour. But colour lives as much in our imaginations as it does in our surroundings, as this scintillating book reveals.Each chapter immerses the reader in a single colour, drawing together stories from the histories of art and humanity to illuminate the meanings it has been given over the eras and around the globe. Showing how artists, scientists, writers, philosophers, explorers and inventors have both shaped and been shaped by these wonderfully myriad meanings, James Fox reveals how, through colour, we can better understand their cultures, as well as our own. Each colour offers a fresh perspective on a different epoch, and together they form a vivid, exhilarating history of the world.

Objev podobné jako The World According to Colour - James Fox

Brienna is an arden, a student of the five passions – art, music, wit, dramatics and knowledge. On the summer solstice in her seventeenth year, she hopes to become mistress of the passion – one who has mastered her area of study. But Brienna knows that she was not granted a coveted place at her passion-house because of talent, like her arden-sisters. She is here because someone wished her hidden.Brienna has never learned her father’s identity. All she knows is that her mother was Valenian – from the land of elegance, etiquette and learning – and her father was Maevan. Brienna has never set foot in Maevana, but knows it is a wild, windswept place, fiercely proud of its ancient heritage of magical warrior queens – yet now suffering under the rule of a tyrannical king.Then Brienna begins to have visions: the inherited memories of a long-dead Maevan ancestor, who hid the legendary Stone of Eventide. If the Stone can be found, the rightful queen of Maevana can be restored to the throne. And Brienna has the power to do it.Swept into a dangerous new life of secret alliances, generations-old enmities, deep family secrets and smouldering first love, Brienna must ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Queen's Rising - Rebecca Ross

The funny, wise and brilliant new novel from the star of QI and the author of Between the Stops - an instant Sunday Times bestseller''Warm, witty and wise . . . the perfect balm for these turbulent times'' GRAHAM NORTONAfter much searching, the happily married young couple, Amber and Stevie think they have found the perfect spot in Grimaldi Square. Despite the rundown pub across the way, the overgrown garden and a decidedly nosy neighbour, number 4 is the house of their dreams. Stevie, a woman who has never left anything to chance, has planned everything so nothing can spoil their happiness. But upstairs in their new home, seated on an old red sofa is the woman they bought the place from - eighty-year-old foul-mouthed, straight-talking, wise-cracking Dorothy - who has decided that she''s not going anywhere. It turns out that Dorothy will be only the first in a line of life-changing surprises. Friends of Dorothy is a touching, funny novel about a family that is not biological, but logical; a story close to Sandi Toksvig''s heart.Readers can''t get enough of Friends of Dorothy!''Superb. Buy this book . . . Enjoyed it so much that I feel like starting at ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Friends of Dorothy - Toksvig Sandi

ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2024 ‘An erudite and elegant meditation on modern life and modern love... Asya and Manu could very well be a couple in a novel by Sally Rooney or Caleb Azumah Nelson.' GUARDIAN ​'Immaculately observed... I found myself not wanting The Anthropologists to end.' FINANCIAL TIMES ‘Savaş’ prose is an X-ray – an acute portrait of the tender frequencies that make a life.’ RAVEN LEILANI__________________________________________________________________________________ Asya and Manu are looking at apartments, envisioning their future in a foreign city. Removed from the web of family and its obligations, what traditions and rituals should they establish together? As they dream about the possibilities of each new listing, Asya, a documentary filmmaker, spends her days gathering footage from the neighbourhood park like an anthropologist observing local customs, anxious to know how people really live. ‘Forget about daily life,’ chides her grandmother on the phone, ‘no one cares about that.’ Meanwhile, life back in Asya and Manu's respective home countries continues – parents age, grandparents get sick, nieces and nephews grow up – all just slightly beyond their reach. But the world they're making in their new city is growing, too, they hope. As they open up ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Anthropologists - Aysegul Savas

Have you ever wondered how gnomes really live? This funny, beautifully illustrated picture book will teach you all about it.Hello human! How lovely to meet you. I’m Kick. As you can see, I’m a gnome. ‘Gnome’ is actually pronounced ‘Nome’. Maybe you’re wondering about the reason for the weird silent ‘g’? Well, I’m afraid that reason is one of the biggest gnome secrets. Only gnomes are allowed to know it – gnobody else. I’m guessing you think you know a lot about me? Well, actually, you don’t! Let’s get going and I’ll tell you everything. The modern gnome''s life is a far cry from the stereotypes of toadstools and forest glades. In fact, these days most gnomes live in towns and cities - right alongside us! The Gnome Book is the essential guide for anyone curious about their  way of life: what they eat, how they have fun, what they learn at school and even what pets they have - you''ll learn about all this and more as a friendly gnome Kick shows you around his world.Each page of this richly illustrated picture book is crammed with fascinating gnome facts, jokes and advice for following the gnome lifestyle. Whether ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Gnome Book - Loes Riphagen

From the author of Citadel and popular TikTokker C.M. Alongi comes a bewitching new romantic fantasy where a young witch seeks her freedom by forging a deal with Death...A young witch forced to play concubine for her empirical captor, finally breaks free to find a life of her own, but even those with the power to call Death cannot outrun their past…All witches must serve the cruel and immortal Emperor Yamueto. But after four years of terror and abuse, Khana not only kills one of his favorite courtiers with her magic, but also discovers the secret of his power and immortality: heÂ’s been making deals with Death. And now, so is she.Armed with magic that she doesnÂ’t fully understand, Khana flees the empire and stumbles into a small mountain town filled with fierce warriors that ostracize her for being a witch, despite using her abilities to heal their sick and injured. There, her magic and courage are put to the test as she is forced to stop running and fight back against the emperor that wants her dead.But every deal she makes with Death takes another piece of her soul. And thereÂ’s only so much Khana can give before she ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Witch who Trades with Death - C.M. Alongi

Love, Lies, and Survival: The Unforgettable Conclusion to the Cavanagh Family series!Will Kitty and her family break free from the mills of Blackburn and seize their chance at a new life in America?–It’s been several years since Kitty Cavanagh’s life was turned upside down when her family made the perilous journey across the Irish Sea to Blackburn and she became a widow. After facing near destitution she’s finally making enough to put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads.Until, that is, the day she is out rag collecting and finds a bag of coins – coins that turn out to be counterfeit – and Kitty soon finds herself caught up in a police investigation. If found guilty, Kitty could end up losing everything she’s worked so hard to protect.Questioned by charming Constable Westwell, Kitty doesn''t know if she can really trust him. Dare she open her heart to him? But will the truth damn, or save, her?–Readers love The Cavanah Family Series‘A really sad story but one of survival through the hard times. The determination of Kitty made a very enjoyable read’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘What a story, full of hardship for a family of Irish ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Widow’s Shillings - Libby Ashworth

The bestselling author of The Land of Stories and A Tale of Magic returns with a funny, heartfelt, action-packed adventure to save the world! Perfect for fans of Guardians of the Galaxy. Eleven-year-old Roswell Johnson is obsessed with space and life beyond our planet. So, when he''s accidentally abducted in a spaceship, it feels like his biggest dream has come true - aliens are real!With the sinister General Xelic and his evil army of Reptoids planning to attack Earth, Roswell must team up with a quirky group of other-worldly beings: a Mantis with a fear of germs, a Cyborg programmed to take everything literally, a telepathic Pleiadean, two bickering Grays, and an overly confident Fungarian.Can Roswell and his eccentric gang of alien adventurers save Earth from invasion?Or is life as we know it doomed?

Objev podobné jako Roswell Johnson Saves the World! - Chris Colfer

Meet Sparkyfox, a lost little cub with a very special power . . . that''s fading fast!Prince Zac is determined to help Sparky find his home, but that means missing out on some of the town''s Turning Leaf Festival fun... Can he put his new furry friend first, and get Sparky home in time to save his magic?A magical picture book about perseverance and helping others, filled with friendship and fun. From the creators of Pugicorn and Kitticorn. *WITH A SPECIAL SHINY COVER ON THE PRINT EDITION*Pay another visit to The Magic Pet Shop:PugicornPugicorn and the Christmas WishPugicorn and HugicornStarwhalLa-La-LlamaPandarinaKitticornStarwhalElepop

Objev podobné jako The Magic Pet Shop: Sparkyfox - Matilda Rose

Jeffrey Brown brings his irresistible comic spin to the X-Men, one of the most beloved and popular teams of the Marvel Universe.Welcome to Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, where Professor X has his hands full supervising an unruly gaggle of elementary school aged mutants! From the creator of Thor and Loki: Midgard Family Mayhem and the bestselling Darth Vader and Son series, this fun collection sees Wolverine using his claws to roast marshmallows, Nightcrawler playing teleport tag, Danger Room practice hijinks, babysitting duty with the New Mutants, Magneto as a surprise substitute teacher, young Cyclops and Phoenix as sweethearts, Sentinels turned into playground equipment, and much more. Full of warm humor and inside jokes hatched from true fandom, Jeffrey Brown’s adorable interpretations of a classic era for the team will delight fans of all ages.© 2024 MARVELFOUND FAMILY FUN: Professor X presides over a boarding school full of uniquely talented young friends—hijinks ensue!ICONIC ERA: Jeffrey’s take on the characters is based on classic X-Men comics eras, including the Phoenix saga, the Days of Future Past arc, the debut of Kitty Pryde, and more.FEATURING JEFFREY’S PLAYFUL SPIN ON FAVORITE CHARACTERS: Including Cyclops, Storm, Kitty Pryde, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Iceman, Rogue, Phoenix, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Marvel The Uncanny X-Men - Jeffrey Brown

''HUGELY ENTERTAINING AND INFORMATIVE'' EVENING STANDARD''A FEAST OF ANECDOTAGE'' SUNDAY TIMES Throughout the twentieth century, the seaside service posters of Britain''s railways promised fresh air and frivolity to millions of urban dwellers with the phrase: ''To the sea by train''. A staple of modern British life, the seaside getaway was intertwined with the train, in whose compartments holidaymakers were shunted from smog-choked cities to sandy coves.With his signature wit and anecdotal style, Andrew Martin captures an era defined by its railways: from the development of Brighton and Scarborough into pleasure resorts, and the introduction of bank holidays and two-day weekends, to the advent of cheap flights and the British coast''s subsequent decline. Humorous and evocative, To the Sea by Train takes a charming tour through Britain''s most beloved pastime.

Objev podobné jako To the Sea by Train - Andrew Martin

Princess Sara is scared of EVERYTHING: storms, the dark and especially the Twinkleton Dragon. She''s hoping her new pet Starpuff can protect her!But when cuddly, cute Starpuff turns out to be more afraid of everything than Sara is, Sara realises it''s going to take a lot of work to train her to become brave and fearless. But how can Sara show Starpuff what courage looks like when she''s scared of everything too?A magical picture book about overcoming your fears and joining in the fun, filled with friendship and adventure! From the creators of Pugicorn and Kitticorn. *WITH A SPECIAL SPARKLY COVER*Discover other books in the Magic Pet Shop series:PugicornPugicorn and the Christmas WishStarwhalLa-La-LlamaPandarinaKitticorn

Objev podobné jako The Magic Pet Shop: Starpuff - Matilda Rose

The Sunday Times top 10 bestselling novel from the author of HAMNET and THE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT*Over 400,000 copies sold* Winner of the 2010 Costa Novel Award ''Exquisitely sensual'' Emma Donoghue, author of Room-----Fresh out of university and in disgrace, Lexie Sinclair is waiting for life to begin. When the sophisticated Innes Kent turns up on her doorstep in rural Devon, she realises she can wait no longer, and leaves for London. There, Lexie carves out a new life for herself at the heart of bohemian 1950s Soho, with Innes by her side.In the present, Ted and Elina no longer recognise their lives after the arrival of their first child. Elina, an artist, wonders if she will ever paint again, while Ted is disturbed by memories of his own childhood - memories that don''t tally with his parents'' version of events.As Ted''s search for answers gathers momentum, so a portrait is revealed of two women separated by fifty years, but linked by their passionate refusal to settle for ordinary lives._____''The journey this novel invites us on is wonderful, involving time travel, heart ache, elation, confusion, freedom, nostalgia and art'' Scotland on Sunday''A skilful, hurtful writer, capable of imbuing the everyday with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Hand That First Held Mine - Maggie O’Farrellová

ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2024 ‘An erudite and elegant meditation on modern life and modern love... Asya and Manu could very well be a couple in a novel by Sally Rooney or Caleb Azumah Nelson.' GUARDIAN ​'Immaculately observed... I found myself not wanting The Anthropologists to end.' FINANCIAL TIMES ‘Savaş’ prose is an X-ray – an acute portrait of the tender frequencies that make a life.’ RAVEN LEILANI__________________________________________________________________________________ Asya and Manu are looking at apartments, envisioning their future in a foreign city. Removed from the web of family and its obligations, what traditions and rituals should they establish together? As they dream about the possibilities of each new listing, Asya, a documentary filmmaker, spends her days gathering footage from the neighbourhood park like an anthropologist observing local customs, anxious to know how people really live. ‘Forget about daily life,’ chides her grandmother on the phone, ‘no one cares about that.’ Meanwhile, life back in Asya and Manu's respective home countries continues – parents age, grandparents get sick, nieces and nephews grow up – all just slightly beyond their reach. But the world they're making in their new city is growing, too, they hope. As they open up ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Anthropologists - Aysegul Savas

Presenting acclaimed design studio Workstead’s trendsetting commercial projects, public places of both beauty and necessity that embrace a distinct sense of place while making us feel almost right at home. Over the past decade, Brooklyn-based Workstead has earned wide acclaim for its signature residential projects, as well as larger-scale projects such as the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn and the Rivertown Lodge in Hudson, New York. As their projects expand, Workstead’s design approach continues to feel very of the moment, rooted in an appreciation of craftsmanship, detail, and materiality. Known for their thoughtful approach to design, Workstead works with a network of skilled fabricators, collaborating with craftspeople and artists across all mediums to create customized interior design, lighting, and furniture. The resulting interiors feel homey and welcoming, spaces where we want to spend time, whether they’re a wine bar, a restaurant, or a great room of a hotel. Each of these interiors is crafted to make us feel at home, from the rows of bookshelves and inviting lighting to the cozy banquettes and displays of art and curios; these rooms upend the traditional notions of public and private space. Accompanied by thoughtful, descriptive texts, these interiors reward us with ideas and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Interiors of Belonging: Workstead - David Sokol

An illustrated anthology of poetry celebrating life in England''s capital.''Earth hath not anything to show more fair'' said Wordsworth on London in 1802. Hundreds of years on, the same can still be said of Britain''s largest metropolis. Poems of London is a wonderful anthology of poetry celebrating England''s capital and life as a Londoner.Verses from our best-loved authors, such as William Wordsworth, William Blake and John Betjeman among others, are accompanied by beautiful illustrations – often taken from iconic tube posters – of London''s famous sights, green parks and Londoners in their daily lives.Epic poems celebrating London''s vast and majestic presence sit alongside Cockney ditties about pie, mash and jellied eels in this updated collection. Celebrating every aspect of ''the big smoke'' – from the Houses of Parliament and the Blitz spirit, through to red double-decker buses and infamous rainy English summers – this is the perfect gift for any Londoner or visitor to the city.

Objev podobné jako Poems of London - Jane McMorland Hunter