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Gordon Skilling - Život a dílo / Life and Work - Vilém Prečan, Jitka Hanáková

Původně česko-anglický barevný katalog doplňuje stejnojmennou výstavu, jež se konala při příležitosti 100. výročí narození tohoto významného kanadského historika, politologa a slavisty v Museu Kampa od května do srpna 2012 v Praze, o řadu fotografií a textů, které pro jejich rozsah nebylo možné umístit na výstavní panely. Je rozčleněn do dvanácti tematických celků, které ve svém souhrnu z různých úhlů pohledu přibližují jednotlivé etapy Skillingova života a nejvýznamnější výsledky jeho vědeckého díla. Fotografie, dokumenty a předměty uveřejněné v této knize pocházejí z archivu referátu Národního muzea "Československé dokumentační středisko 1948-1989", z archivu Československého dokumentačního střediska, o. p. s., Archivu bezpečnostních složek, Archivu Torontské univerzity, z osobního archivu Davida a Petra Skillingových, z osobního archivu Jaroslava Kořána a z osobního archivu Cathy Francisové.

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Jung's Life and Work - Aniela Jaffé, C. G. Jung

The complete interviews that served as the basis for Jung’s bestselling memoir Memories, Dreams, ReflectionsFeatures a significant amount of material withheld from the original bookNewly translated and thoroughly annotated by world-renowned Jung expert Sonu ShamdasaniIn 1957, at the age of eighty-one, C. G. Jung began a collaboration with his student and secretary Aniela Jaffé and the legendary publisher Kurt Wolff on a book about his life. Memories, Dreams, Reflections would become a bestseller, yet it draws from less than half of Jaffé’s original interviews with Jung. Much of the material from these candid, wide-ranging conversations was left on the cutting-room floor. Jung’s Life and Work presents these interviews in their entirety for the first time. Marking the 150th anniversary of Jung’s birth, this new English translation captures the cadence and subtlety of the brilliant psychologist in his own words, giving voice to a thinker and teacher who is by turns witty and intellectually daring but also vulnerable and humbled by the world’s great mysteries. It restores numerous passages that were originally omitted or heavily edited and toned down for publication, “auntified” as Jung himself put it. Taken together, these talks reveal Jung actively discovering meaningful new connections in his life’s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Tom of Finland: The Official Life and Work of a Gay Hero - F. Valentine Hooven

Author and illustrator F. Valentine Hooven III presents the official biography of the renowned homosexual artist, Tom of Finland.“Long iconic and even formative for American gay society, Tom’s well-endowed and sexually charged imagery is now hitting the global mainstream.” —NBC News With a foreword by Jean Paul Gaultier, an extensive history, and provocative photos and illustrations, this illustrated biography brings to life the story of the icon whose erotic depictions of men influenced gay culture, pop culture, and many prominent artists, including Robert Mapplethorpe and Bruce Weber. The text was completed just a few months before the death of the artist and he was interviewed at length for it—making this book the only fully approved biography of the legend responsible for creating the muscled, mustachioed gay archetype of the 1960s and ’70s. Tom of Finland (born Tuoko Laaksonen, 1920–1991) was an iconic and ground-breaking artist who rose to cult status in the international queer community and then beyond for his work celebrating the male figure and masculinity during a time when being homosexual was still taboo. Avant-garde, provocative, sexual, subversive, and rebellious, Tom of Finland stamped history with his recognizable artistic style. A virtuoso of drawing, he fashioned the silhouette ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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What Matters to You: How your values are the key to transforming your life and work, perfect for readers of Brene Brown, Julia Baird and Brianna Wiest

Whether you want to make better decisions, improve your relationships or find more meaning in your work, harnessing your core values is the key to your future success, contentment and contribution. Have you ever heard a voice inside you whispering, ''There''s got to be more than this''? Or simply felt some kind of disconnect between the life you lead and the life you want?That''s a signal you''re living out of alignment with your core values.In What Matters to You, psychologist Greta Bradman explains how our values impact the way we interpret, evaluate and respond to the world, whether we have insight into them or not. They''re more than beacons that inspire; they''re drivers that deeply affect us, even when we''re out of alignment with them. Your values offer you a roadmap to making sense of what matters most to you. They can anchor and help explain your convictions and beliefs, and motivate actions with long-term benefits. Values also help make sense of the way we prioritise things differently when we feel threatened. In a nutshell, values help us understand our world and express ourselves with authenticity and courage.By helping us explore our core and threat-based values - why they''re important ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Manet: His Life and Work in 500 Images - Nigel Rodgers

• A lively and expert account of Edouard Manet, one of the greatest French artists, whose striking realism has led to him being called the first modern painter • A vivid biography explores his life and career, including his break with established institutions and his links with artistic pioneers such as Monet, Cézanne and Degas • Features an extensive gallery of all Manet’s most important works, accompanied by an analysis of his aims, style and technique • Focuses on how Manet turned the focus of artistic interest back to real life and away from the conventions of academic art • Superbly illustrated with 500 pictures covering his life and art, along with works by his main contemporaries, including Monet, Renoir and Gauguin Born to a wealthy conservative family, Edouard Manet became one of art’s greatest revolutionaries, hailed by the Impressionists as their ‘king’. While such works as Olympia or Music in the Tuileries struck contemporaries as shockingly candid, he himself revered the Old Masters. Manet’s was the first great painter of modern Paris, the artistic capital of the 19th century.The first half of the book details Manet’s life and his role as leader of the Batignolles group that included Renoir, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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CCEA GCSE Learning for Life and Work Second Edition - Amanda McAleer, Michaella McAllister, Joanne McDonnell

Exam Board: CCEALevel: GCSESubject: Learning for LifeFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2019Enable students to critically engage with the new content and assessment requirements with this fully updated edition of the market-leading Student''s Book for CCEA GCSE Learning for Life and Work- Provides complete coverage of the new content and assessment requirements with support at every stage from experienced teachers and subject experts David McVeigh, Michaella McAllister and Amanda McAleer- Prepares students for assessment with skills-building activities, practice questions and structured guidance on how to approach questions successfully- Helps engage students through accessible diagrams, research activities and a bank of up-to-date case study material- Develops subject knowledge through clear and detailed coverage of the key content structured around the specification

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My Revision Notes: CCEA GCSE Learning for Life and Work: Second Edition - Joanne McDonnell

Exam board: CCEALevel: GCSESubject: CitizenshipFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Target success in CCEA GCSE Learning for Life and Work with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes, every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular ''Now Test Yourself'' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions and expert tips- Get exam ready with answers to the practice questions available online

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The 25 Biblical Laws of Partnership with God – Powerful Principles for Success in Life and Work - Rubens Teixeira, William Douglas

A dynamic writing team draws on years of biblical study and business experience to present the Bible as the best success manual ever written to help Christian business people pursue excellence in life and work.

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Bedřich Hrozný. Life and Work - René Kopecký

Dílo světově proslulého českého vědce a předního odborníka v oblasti orientálních věd, rozluštitele chetitského písma a zakladatele oboru chetitologie na Universitě Karlově je mimořádné a pozoruhodné svou vnitřní kvalitou. Zaslouží si rozhodně více pozornosti nejen odborné veřejnosti. Proto se René Kopecký rozhodl ve své knize připomenout jeho vědecké úspěchy, ale i příklad skromného houževnatého vědce velkého formátu.

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Václav Havel - Vilém Prečan: Korespondence 1983-1989 - Vojtech Čelko

Intenzivní korespondenci obou adresátů skrze železnou oponu (Prečan žil v letech 1976-1989 v tehdejším západním Německu, Havel v Československu ) usnadnila pomoc diplomatů působících v Praze, především Němce Wolfganga Scheura a Kanaďana Petera Bakewella. Kromě 244 dopisů, které si Havel s Prečanem vyměnili v letech 1983-1989 (Prečan jich napsal 113, Havel 131 - zabírají 630 tiskových stran), jsou v knize otištěny dva jejich dopisy z přelomu let 1978-1979. Na 140 stranách tematicky uspořádaných příloh se v knize uveřejňují dokumenty s korespondencí těsně související: mimo jiné Havlova korespondence s Josefem Škvoreckým ohledně vydání knihy Dopisy Olze, s Pavlem Tigridem (čtyři dopisy z roku 1984) a s Jiřím Pelikánem. Knihu uzavírá studie historika Jiřího Suka Společně pro Chartu 77, nezávislou kulturu a svobodné Československo. Podle Suka patří dopisy Václava Havla a Viléma Prečana k nejdůležitějším a nejzajímavějším pramenům dokládajícím systematické spojení domácí a exilové rezistence v čase Charty 77. O čem si ti dva psali, někdy v dlouhých dopisech, jindy v krátkých vzkazech, ale skoro vždy ve spěchu, v časové tísni, která nedovolovala stylizaci? V mnoha dimenzích tu vyvstává obraz "československé agendy": vzájemná informace o problémech disentu z jedné a exilu z druhé strany, dojednávání a pokyny o tom co zařídit, co ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Praha - Washington - Praha / Prague - Washington - Prague - Vilém Prečan

Kniha obsahuje výřez z depeší zasílaných v průběhu revolučních dnů roku 1989 americkým velvyslanectvím v Praze Ministerstvu zahraničí USA. Česko-anglickou verzi k vydání připravil prof. Vilém Prečan z unikátních archivních materiálů, které speciálně pro tento účel uvolnilo americké Ministerstvo zahraničních věcí. Publikace zpřístupňuje historicky jedinečné depeše, které odesílalo Americké velvyslanectví v Praze Ministerstvu zahraničí v USA. Americkou velvyslankyní byla v té době Shirley Temple - Black. Depeše byly zpřístupněny díky americké nevládní instituci National Security Archive (Národní bezpečnostní archív), která telegramy získala na základě zákona o právu na informace. Z dvou a půl tisíc depeší, které byly v období od listopadu do prosince 1989 odeslány z Prahy, je v knize zpracováno 132, které mají největší informační potenciál.

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Ročenka Československého dokumentačního střediska 2004-2007 - Vilém Prečan, Milena Janišová, Tomáš Vrba

Poslání Ročenky Československého dokumentačního střediska, která se vydala na cestu svazkem za rok 2003, těsně souvisí s úkoly, které si vytýčila obecně prospěšná společnost ČSDS: přispívat ke studiu dějin domácí a exilové antitotalitní rezistence v éře komunistického Československa, shromažďovat a zpřístupňovat svědectví o duchovním vzdoru, o nezávislém myšlení a samizdatovém vydávání, o formování zárodků občanské společnosti, o občanských iniciativách a opozici uvnitř totalitního systému, a ve stejné míře o všestranných aktivitách politického a kulturního exilu. Ročenka ČSDS chce kromě článků a studií uveřejňovat soubory korespondence, svědectví memoárového charakteru, jednotlivé dokumenty k problematice exilu a disentu, polozapomenuté nebo dosud neotištěné texty z někdejší samizdatové produkce. Právě taková je většina příspěvků Ročenky ČSDS 2004-2007. Mezi dokumentárními materiály zaujímá rozsáhlý prostor diskuse z roku 1964 vyvolaná provokativním článkem Jiřího Gruši v Literárních novinách o verších "pro Stalina" (a nejen pro něho a o něm), nazvaným Verš pro kočku. Soubor textů o rozsahu přes 200 tištěných stran lze právem považovat za jedinečný pramen. Najdeme tu v koncentrované podobě cenný vhled do světa literatury a politiky v Československu roku 1964, do různých společenských a politických (i policejních) sfér, v nichž tehdy bylo literatuře žít, nebo - to také - odkud byla manipulována. Glosa z pera ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Kočka, která nikdy nespí II. / The Cat Who Never Sleeps II - Vilém Prečan

Tato kniha vznikla z přání podat u příležitosti životního jubilea svědectví o životě a díle osobnosti, která se stala takřka veřejnou institucí české společnosti. Zaznamenává v mozaice výpovědi svědků jednoho života a několika písemných svědectví vzrušující životní příběh Jiřiny Šiklové a představuje jej jako pozoruhodnou součást živých současných dějin naší epochy.

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Antonín Dvořák: Můj život a dílo / Antonín Dvořák: My Life and Work - Veronika Vejvodová

Obrazová publikace, vydaná u příležitosti zápisu archivu Antonína Dvořáka do Mezinárodního registru paměti světa UNESCO, představuje život a dílo světoznámého skladatele na základě předmětů a dokumentů soustředěných ve sbírce Muzea Antonína Dvořáka. To se nachází v letohrádku Amerika na pražském Novém Městě, Ke Karlovu 20 a je součástí Národního muzea. Na základě běhu skladatelova života koncipovaný text zavede čtenáře do Dvořákových působišť, v četných fotografiích pak kniha ukazuje osobní předměty, rukopisy i dílo. Kniha vychází česko-anglicky.

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Life's Work - James Reed

The third and final book in the REED career trilogy (after Why You? and The 7Second CV), Life''s Work is a practical, inspirational guide full of advice to help you create a fulfilling career wherever you are in life, from the UK''s best-known authority on jobs and careers.''Life''s Work is a candid, practical and empowering book for those looking to find meaningful work at all stages of life . . . offers unique and unexpected insights into how to build and sustain a rewarding career'' - FE News''Helps young and not-so-young hopefuls get ahead'' - Sunday Times By the time you retire you''ll have spent a third of your life working. That''s far too long to be stuck in a job you hate or even just tolerate. But where to start?Life''s Work will show you 12 proven ways to fast track your career, so when you leap out of bed every Monday morning you''ll be ready to take on the world. The book is written by James Reed, Chairman of REED, Britain''s best-known recruitment brand. Over the past 25 years he has helped millions of people find jobs. This has given him a deep insight into what makes some people ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Splendid and the Vile - Erik Larson

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER‘Every time Churchill took to the airwaves it was as if he were injecting adrenaline-soaked courage directly into the British people … Larson tells the story of how that feat was accomplished … Fresh, fast and deeply moving.’ New York TimesA STARTLING, GRIPPING PORTRAIT OF WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO BE ALIVE IN BRITAIN DURING THE BLITZ, AND WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO BE AROUND CHURCHILL.On Winston Churchill’s first day as prime minister, Hitler invaded Holland and Belgium. Poland and Czechoslovakia had already fallen, and the Dunkirk evacuation was just two weeks away. For the next twelve months, the Nazis would wage a relentless bombing campaign, killing 45,000 Britons and destroying two million homes.In The Splendid and the Vile, Erik Larson gives a new and brilliantly cinematic account of how Britain’s most iconic leader set about unifying the nation at its most vulnerable moment, and teaching ‘the art of being fearless.’Drawing on once-secret intelligence reports and diaries, #1 bestselling author Larson takes readers from the shelled streets of London to Churchill’s own chambers, giving a vivid vision of true leadership, when – in the face of unrelenting horror – a leader of eloquence, strategic brilliance ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Humble Pie - Gordon Ramsay

Everyone thinks they know the real Gordon Ramsay: rude, loud, pathologically driven, stubborn as hell. But this is his bestselling real story…Humble Pie tells the full story of how he became the world’s most famous and infamous chef: his difficult childhood, his brother’s heroin addiction and his failed first career as a footballer: all of these things have made him the celebrated culinary talent and media powerhouse that he is today. Gordon talks frankly about:his tough childhood: his father’s alcoholism and violence and the effects on his relationships with his mother and siblings,his first career as a footballer: how the whole family moved to Scotland when he was signed by Glasgow Rangers at the age of fifteen, and how he coped when his career was over due to injury just three years later,his brother’s heroin addiction.Gordon’s early career: learning his trade in Paris and London; how his career developed from there: his time in Paris under Albert Roux and his seven Michelin-starred restaurants.Kitchen life: Gordon spills the beans about life behind the kitchen door, and how a restaurant kitchen is run in Anthony Bourdain-style.How he copes with the impact of fame on himself and his family: his television career, the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Artificial Intelligence and Work

In an era marked by insecurity from neoliberalism, financial volatility, political instability, regional conflicts, pandemics, and the climate crisis, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing our work, organizations, societies, and the environment. This critical text explores who truly benefits from AI′s development and deployment, offering a comprehensive overview of AI′s nature, history, and applications. It delves into crucial themes such as the future of work, digitalization, neoliberalism′s impact, power dynamics, ethics, inequality, gender, race, intersectional discrimination, and environmental sustainability. Unlike practical machine learning guides, this book examines how AI and AI-based technologies are transforming work, highlighting both benefits and potential harms. Combining critical management and leadership studies with organizational sociology, it addresses societal implications, inequality, ethics, and power often overlooked by other textbooks. John Bratton′s lucid and engaging writing style brings a cutting-edge subject to life, blending breadth, critical analysis, and academic rigor. Contemporary examples illustrate AI′s real-life implications for organizations and work today, while thought-provoking questions encourage readers to engage with and reflect on the topics throughout. Authored by John Bratton, an Honorary Professor at Queen’s University Belfast, and Laura Steele, a Senior Lecturer in Business and Society at Queen’s University Belfast, this interdisciplinary text is essential for students studying ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Why Are You Here Cafe: A New Way of Finding Meaning in Your Life and Your Work (0749927178)

Kniha - autor John Strelecky, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor John Strelecky, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Low on petrol after taking a long detour on his road trip, John finds a small cafĂ©, the only establishment in a remote area that appears to be in the middle of nowhere. Despite his intention only to refuel and be on his way, he finds himself sitting at one of the cafĂ©'s comfortable booths, facing a platter of food and three questions on the menu: Why Are You Here? Do You Fear Death? Are You Fulfilled? With these questions to ponder, and with the guidance of his waitress, Casey, the owner/cook, Mike, and fellow patron Anne, John embarks on a journey of self-discovery that takes him from the executive suites of the advertising world to the sandy beaches of tropical islands.

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A Life's Work - Rachel Cusk

''I laughed out loud, often, in painful recognition.’ Esther Freud''Cusk has created a work of beauty and wisdom.'' New Statesman''Cusk is not afraid to address frankly the grief for freedom lost, the despair, pain, boredom and guilt – all in the context of the mother''s unspeakable love for the baby.'' Stephanie Merritt, ObserverA Life’s Work is Rachel Cusk’s funny, moving, brutally honest account of her early experiences of motherhood. An education in babies, books, breast-feeding, toddler groups, broken nights, bad advice and never being alone, it is a landmark work, which has provoked acclaim and outrage in equal measure.

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Life's Work - Milch David

''Illuminating . . . there is never a dull moment'' - The Times''Marvellous . . . full of riches'' - New StatesmanDavid Milch is the critically acclaimed writer of the iconic TV series Deadwood and NYPD Blue. As he descends into a dementia from which there''s no return, Life''s Work is his account of his increasingly strange present and his often painful past.Betting on race horses and stealing booze at eight years old, mentored by Robert Penn Warren and excoriated by Richard Yates at twenty-one, Milch never did anything by half. He got into Yale Law School only to be expelled for shooting out streetlights. He paused his studies at the Iowa Writers'' Workshop to manufacture acid. He created some of the most lauded television series of all time, started a family and pursued sobriety, only to lose his fortune betting on the horses – just as his successful but drug-addicted father had taught him.Like Milch''s best screenwriting, Life''s Work explores how chance encounters, self-deception and luck shape the people we become, and wrestles with what it means to have felt and caused pain, even and especially to those we love, and how you then keep living. A compelling masterclass ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Cool Down and Work Through Anger - Cheri J. Meiners

Everyone gets angry, so it''s never too early for children to learn to recognize feelings of anger, express them, and build skills for coping with anger in helpful, appropriate ways. Children learn that it is okay to feel angry-but not okay to hurt anyone with actions or words. They discover concrete social skills for anger management: self-calming, thinking, getting help from a trusted person, talking and listening, apologizing, being patient, and viewing others positively. Reassuring and supportive, the book helps preschool and primary children see that when they cool down and work through anger, they can feel peaceful again.Presented in a social story format, the book includes a special section for adults, with discussion questions, games, activities, and tips that reinforce improving social skills.Everyone gets angry, so it''s never too early for children to learn to recognize feelings of anger, express them, and build skills for coping with anger in helpful, appropriate ways. Children learn that it is okay to feel angry-but not okay to hurt anyone with actions or words. They discover concrete social skills for anger management: self-calming, thinking, getting help from a trusted person, talking and listening, apologizing, being patient, and viewing others positively. Reassuring and supportive, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Van Gogh: His Life and Works in 500 Images - Michael Howard

This comprehensive new book is an essential volume for anyone who wants to learn more about this intriguing artist, and to survey their greatest works in one beautfully illustrated collection. • An expert and comprehensive reference book on the life and works of influential Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh • A fascinating exploration of the artist’s personal life, travels, artistic influences and historical context • Surveys all of Van Gogh’s significant works from his early years up until his suicide in 1890 at the age of 37 • Includes a gallery of individual works with in-depth analysis and explanations, beautifully illustrated with more than 500 images The first half of this fascinating book contains a detailed exploration of Van Gogh’s life, including his background, early career, influences and relationships. Beginning with his birth in 1853, it details his childhood, family life, education and work-life before he began painting in 1880. The second half of the book comprises an illustrated and comprehensive gallery, presenting over 280 representations of his significant works, from his early sketches and paintings to the hugely famous Sunflowers, Irises and The Starry Night. These superb reproductions are accompanied by thorough analysis within the context of Van Gogh’s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Renoir: His Life and Works in 500 Images - Hodge Susie

Born to a working class family in the French town of Limoges, Renoir went on to become one of Europe's most celebrated impressionist painters, with a career spanning 60 years over the 19th and early 20th centuries. He started in a porcelain factory painting designs on fine china, moving on to study art under Charles Gleyre in Paris, and working with the Masters Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley and Frederic Bazille. He won acclaim when six of his paintings were hung in the first Impressionist exhibition., This informative and fascinating new book looks in detail at Renoir's influences, life and works. The first part of the book begins with an examination of his style; it covers RenoirÆs techniques and training; painting copies at the Louvre, his time at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts; meeting his muse, Lise Trehot; working with fellow impressionist artists, and his struggles for recognition., The volume investigates his move away from Impressionism, his stay in Guernsey and the changes to his personal life and the way in which these informed his work. It documents his eventual success in the art world and the exhibitions and shows that were to win him fame and critical acclaim. It also considers ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Life and Death of Mary Wollstonecraft - Claire Tomalin

The Life and Death of Mary Wollstonecraft is the acclaimed bestselling biography by Claire TomalinWinner of the Whitbread First Book PrizeWitty, courageous and unconventional, Mary Wollstonecraft was one of the most controversial figures of her day. She published A Vindication of the Rights of Women; travelled to revolutionary France and lived through the Terror and the destruction of the incipient French feminist movement; produced an illegitimate daughter; and married William Godwin before dying in childbed at the age of thirty-eight. Often embattled and bitterly disappointed, she never gave up her radical ideas or her belief that courage and honesty would triumph over convention.''Tomalin is a most intelligent and sympathetic biographer, aware of her impetuous subject''s many failings, yet with the perception to present her greatness fairly. She writes well and wittily'' Daily Telegraph''A vivid evocation not only of what Mary went through but also of how women lived in the second part of the eighteenth century. Most of all, however, Tomalin makes Mary Wollstonecraft unforgettable'' Evening StandardFrom the acclaimed author of Samuel Pepys: The Unequalled Self, Charles Dickens: A Life and The Invisible Woman, this celebrated biography is the definitive account of Mary Wollstonecraft''s life.Claire Tomalin is the award-winning author ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Life and Zen Haiku Poetry of Santoka Taneda - Oyama Sumita

The fascinating and quirky biography of a disheveled poet, skillfully interwoven with his original works.Zen monk Santoka Taneda (1882-1940) is one of Japan''s most beloved modern poets, famous for his "free-verse" haiku, the dominant style today. This book tells the fascinating story of his life, liberally sprinkled with more than 300 of his poems and extracts from his essays and journals—compiled by his best friend and biographer Sumita Oyama and elegantly translated by William Scott Wilson.Santoka was a literary prodigy, but a notoriously disorganized human being. By his own admission, he was incapable of doing anything other than wandering the countryside and writing verses. Although Santoka married and had a son, he devoted his life to poetry, studying Zen, drinking sake and wandering the length and breadth of the Japanese islands on foot, as a mendicant monk.The poet''s life alternated between long periods of solitary retreat and restless travel, influenced by his tragic childhood. When not on the road, he lived in simple grass huts supported by friends and family. Santoka was a lively conversationalist who was often found so drunk he could only make it home with the help of a friendly neighbor or passerby. But above all, throughout ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Lord Jesus Christ - The Biblical Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ - Brandon D. Crowe

Jesus is the divine Son of God who has taken on human nature in the incarnation. And as prophet, priest, and king, he leads his people in a new exodus. In The Lord Jesus Christ, Brandon D. Crowe reflects on Christ's person and work. Crowe traces christological concerns throughout the Old and New Testaments and church history and then presents systematic and practical implications. Through a combination of biblical, historical, and theological study, Crowe provides a fresh and robust statement of who Christ is and what he has done. Written from a confessionally Reformed perspective in dialogue with the great creeds of the church, The Lord Jesus Christ provides a thorough and trustworthy guide to understanding Jesus and his salvific work. ***We Believe is a series of eight studies on the primary doctrines of the Christian faith as confessed in the Nicene Creed and received in the Reformed tradition. The series title is drawn from the first words of the Creed, which introduce what has become the classic confession of the Christian faith. Series volumes examine the biblical foundations of the church's faith, trace its development (especially in the Reformed tradition), and apply its truths to the worship, life, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Little Tikes Let's Go Cozy Coupe Vílí autíčko

Mini verze vozítka Fairy ze seriálu Let's Go Cozy Coupe vhodná pro děti od 3 let. Autíčko reaguje na tlak zahoukáním a kýváním. Rozměry 8,9 × 5,7 × 10,1 cm jsou přizpůsobeny dětským rukám.

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Virtuosi di Praga, Oldřich Vlček, Bambini Di Praga, Prague Bass Ensemble, Hosprová Jitka, Brabec Lub (8594030607435)

Hudební CD - Kolekce Klasiky na CD za jedinečnou cenu Kolekce Klasiky na CD za jedinečnou cenu Obsahuje 5CD * Antonio Vivaldi - Čtvero ročních dob * Ave verum corpus- Bambini Di Praga (Bohumil Kulinský) * Mozart a jeho čeští přátelé * From The Renaissance To The Present Day * Transformations - Hosprová Jitka, Brabec Lubomír Seznam stop CD - Antonio Vivaldi - Čtvero ročních dob I. Allegro / II. Largo / III. Allegro / I. Allegro con molto / II. Adagio / III. Presto / I. Allegro / II. Adagio molto / III. Allegro / I. Allegro non molto / II. Largo / III. Allegro / I. Allegro / II. Andante / III. Allegro molto / I. Allegro / II. Largo / III. Allegro CD - Ave verum corpus Magnificat / Ave verum corpus in D major, K 618 / Pueri Hebraeorum / Duetti (3) notturni / Psalmi poenitentiales „Rorando coeli” / Ellens Gesang III, D 839/Op. 52 no 6 „Ave Maria” / Panis angelicus / Choruses (3) for Women's Voices / Concerti, continenti musica di...

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The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah - Benjamin Zephaniah

Benjamin Zephaniah, who has travelled the world for his art and his humanitarianism, now tells the one story that encompasses it all: the story of his life. In the early 1980s when punks and Rastas were on the streets protesting about unemployment, homelessness and the National Front, Benjamin's poetry could be heard at demonstrations, outside police stations and on the dance floor. His mission was to take poetry everywhere, and to popularise it by reaching people who didn't read books. His poetry was political, musical, radical and relevant. By the early 1990s, Benjamin had performed on every continent in the world (a feat which he achieved in only one year) and he hasn't stopped performing and touring since. Nelson Mandela, after hearing Benjamin's tribute to him while he was in prison, requested an introduction to the poet that grew into a lifelong relationship, inspiring Benjamin's work with children in South Africa. Benjamin would also go on to be the first artist to record with The Wailers after the death of Bob Marley in a musical tribute to Nelson Mandela. The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah is a truly extraordinary life story which celebrates the power of poetry and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Life and Death of Peter Sellers - Roger Lewis

''A fascinating, tragic and instructive story, vividly told'' Sunday TelegraphRoger Lewis, in his no-holds-barred biography, exposes a Peter Sellers the world little knows. Recognized as the greatest British comic since Charlie Chaplin, Sellers was the grand master of fifty-five films - from Dr. Strangelove, to Being There and the Pink Panther hits. But shadowing his phenomenal career was a history of increasingly bizarre behaviour involving psychotic violence, compulsive promiscuity, drug abuse and humiliating self-destructive obsessions with people including Princess Margaret, Sophia Loren, Liza Minnelli and each of his four wives (Ann Hayes, Britt Ekland, Miranda Quarry and Lynne Frederick). He alternately showered his wives and children with gifts and then threatened to kill them. Sellers'' fluidity as an actor made for a terrifying madness that grew like a slow metastasizing cancer throughout his adult life. The Life and Death of Peter Sellers concludes with his premature death at the age of 54, ''sick at heart and alone in those sunless hotel rooms'', so recoiled from intimacy that no one really knew him anymore.PRAISE FOR THE LIFE AND DEATH OF PETER SELLERS''It is a mad book - but then the subject is a madman. I love Lewis''s passion ... I recommend ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Life and a Half - Bryant Chris

‘Charming, unexpected, honest’ RORY STEWARTThe gripping, remarkably candid story of one man’s unorthodox life before politics, from Labour minister and Sunday Times-bestselling author Chris Bryant‘It is often said that the politicians of today have no hinterland, but then along comes Chris Bryant with a fascinating, frank, funny and moving account of how he became one’ REVEREND RICHARD COLESBefore he was a politician, Chris Bryant was an Anglican priest, baptising babies and holding the hands of the dying. Before that, he manned the barricades in Latin America, and before that, he was the scared son of an alcoholic mother and an estranged father. This is a no-holds-barred account of a minister’s truly unconventional life before politics – one that has left Bryant equally at home behind the altar, in sweaty gay clubs, on the hustings or the stage. With characteristic frankness, he recounts growing up in General Franco’s Spain, acting alongside some of the most talented names of the day as a teenager, and caring for his brother and mother as she descended into addiction. He ran the family home from sixteen, became ordained at twenty-four and came out as gay shortly after. And that’s just the early years.A Life and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Degas: His Life and Works in 500 Images - Jon Kear

• A comprehensive new reference book on the life and works of the influential impressionist artist, Edgar Degas, acknowledged as one of the greatest masters of all time • Offers a fascinating account of the artist''s life, education, artistic influences and legacy, set in context of the turbulent social and political times in which he lived • Features an extensive gallery of pastels, drawings, oil paintings, sketches and sculptures set in chronological order of completion and accompanied by an analysis of the style and content of each work • Lavishly illustrated with 500 photographs, which include all of Degas’ most well-known and much loved images, including ballet dancers, bathers, horse-racing scenes, café concerts, landscapes and portraits This sumptuous and informative new book provides a detailed exploration of Degas’ life and the times in which he lived, as well as featuring a gallery of 300 of his best known and most loved works, including oil paintings, sketches, drawings, pastels, monoprints and sculptures. The first section provides a narrative to his life, the influences that shaped his work, the themes that fascinated him and the development of his style.The second section contains images of ballet dancers, bathers, cafés, café concerts and scenes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Life and How to Live It

FAILURE IS YOUR FRIEND, YOUR TEACHER, YOUR PASSPORT TO SUCCESS - LIFE LESSONS FROM ONE OF THE UK''S MOST ESTEEMED PSYCHIATRISTSDr Tim Cantopher spent four decades helping people get better - get better psychologically, emotionally, mentally. He has guided hundreds of men and women through anxiety, depression, addiction and other mental health issues. In The Power of Failure,he will share with you some of the most powerful lessons learned from his life in the psychiatrist''s chair, with the aim of helping you get more joy from your life, to become more resilient and to achieve more by no longer fearing failure. Navigating the pitfalls of vulnerability and perfectionism, Dr Cantopher will show you how optimism and resilience can change the outcome of challenging events, and how to find lasting happiness that won''t be derailed by negative emotions such as shame or fear. As an expert on toxic and dysfunctional relationships, he will give strategies for surviving narcissistic or destructive behaviours in your family or friends, and explain the benefits of kindness, consistency, persistence and pacing. Bringing together a lifetime''s work in psychiatry with unparalleled expertise and clinical insight, this new book from the bestselling author of Depressive Illness: The Curse ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Game of Life and How to Play It - Florence Scovel Shinn

The classic self-help guide, full of timeless wisdom Florence Scovel Shinn’s The Game of Life and How to Play It first appeared in bookstores in 1925 and is now considered a classic in the self-help genre. The author’s insights into achieving meaning, happiness and success are just as relevant and effective today as they were nearly a century ago, hence its reissue as part of the exciting Capstone Classics line. This collectible, hard-back edition of The Game of Life and How to Play It includes an insightful introduction by series editor and self-help expert Tom Butler-Bowdon. Tom is an authority on classic self-help texts and adroitly connects the content of this book with the concerns of modern readers. Enjoy the colourful anecdotes of 1920s New York that have made Scovel Shinn’s book a cult classicDiscover the original “life hacks” for advancing in every area of your life, from health to wealth to loveSucceed by attuning yourself with the unchanging principles that govern the universe With the release of this Capstone Classics edition, we finally have an authoritative, collectible version of The Game of Life and How to Play It. Find out why The Game of Life and How to Play ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Life and Otter Miracles - Hazel Prior

**Don''t miss Granny McCreedy''s brand-new adventure in Gone with the Penguins - available to pre-order now!**From the bestselling author of Richard & Judy''s pick Away with the Penguins comes this ''otterly'' delightful, heart-warming and feel-good story about the healing power of nature.''A lovely holiday read . . . Packed full of humanity and otters!'' Sally Page, bestselling author of The Keeper of Stories''This book was just amazing. It made me laugh and cry!'' *****''There is so much to love and treasure in this story'' *****''This book was a delight from start to finish!'' *****''Glorious dose of otter cuteness'' *****You loved Veronica McCreedy. Now meet Phoebe Featherstone . . ._____Down by the river, Phoebe Featherstone is about to make a life-changing discovery . . .Clever, nosy Phoebe is unable to get out much, but she has a talent for uncovering her neighbours'' secrets by examining the parcels delivered by her courier father, Al.When they discover an abandoned baby otter on the riverbank, Phoebe must step out of her comfort zone - and she experiences an unexpected sense of happiness that she has not felt in a very long time. But now, further secrets are coming to light.Phoebe soon realizes that something ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Holbein: His Life and Works in 500 Images - Rosalind Ormiston

Hans Holbein the Younger’s life is discovered through his artworks, his family, his patrons and the people who met him. Born into a family of talented artists, Holbein learnt to be a draughtsman, a painter, a portraitist, and a designer for woodcuts. What could not be taught was his remarkable skill as a portrait painter. From the Augsburg workshop of his youth, he would achieve high status as Painter to the King at the English court of Henry VIII. Holbein had a talent to engage with his clients, proven by repeated commissions. He could capture a moment in time, from Erasmus sitting in his study in Basel, to rich Hanseatic merchants seated in their London offices. His gift as a painter was grounded in a sound knowledge of pigments, practical costings and time required to complete a work. In his lifetime he created a unique portfolio of ground-breaking art, predominantly in portraiture. This glorious and comprehensive volume is both a biography and gallery of his work.Hans Holbein the Younger learned his craft from his father, a distinguished painter of religious art. The younger Holbein would become celebrated in Basel, as one of the four greatest artists in Germany, and in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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John Singer Sargent: His Life and Works in 500 Images - Susie Hodgeová

An American who spent most of his life in Europe, a portraitist who painted landscapes, a family man who never married, and an accomplished pianist who often entertained his sitters, John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) was one of the most influential portrait painters of his time, but he is also an enigma. Despite his huge body of work, we know little about Sargent the man. Truly international, he was acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic, and was close friends with many of the leading artists, writers, actors and musicians of his generation. Over the course of his career, Sargent created roughly 900 oil paintings, more than 2,000 watercolours and a vast number of sketches and charcoal drawings. He travelled extensively, to Venice, the Tyrol, Capri, Corfu, Spain, France, England, Holland, the Middle East, Canada and across America. Wherever he went, he captured the people and the surroundings. Using the fluid brushwork that had been introduced by his friends the Impressionists, his portraits are intimate and experimental, conveying both superficial appearances and psychological depths, and his landscapes are atmospheric and immediate. Sargent was in constant demand for his portraits, and during his lifetime he was perceived as a far more significant ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Game of Life and How to Play it - Florence Scovel Shinn

"The Game of Life and How to Play It" by Florence Scovel Shinn is a classic self-help book that presents a profound and spiritual perspective on life and its challenges. Shinn explores the principles of metaphysics and the power of positive thinking, offering practical guidance on how to navigate the game of life with grace and success. In the book, Shinn emphasizes the idea that our thoughts and beliefs shape our experiences and outcomes. She delves into the concept of affirmations and the power of spoken words, teaching readers how to use affirmations effectively to reprogram their subconscious mind and attract positive circumstances into their lives. Shinn shares inspiring stories and anecdotes that illustrate the transformative impact of aligning one's thoughts with the desired outcomes. She covers various aspects of life, including health, relationships, finances, and career, providing valuable insights on how to manifest abundance and overcome obstacles. By embracing the principles and techniques outlined in the book, readers can transform their lives, achieve their goals, and manifest a state of joy, fulfillment, and spiritual growth.

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The Life and Legend of the Sultan Saladin - Jonathan Phillips

''Superbly researched and enormously entertaining... One of the outstanding books of the year'' The TimesAn epic story of empire-building and bloody conflict, this ground-breaking biography of one of history’s most venerated military and religious heroes opens a window on the Islamic and Christian worlds’ complex relationship.WINNER OF THE SLIGHTLY FOXED BEST FIRST BIOGRAPHY PRIZEWhen Saladin recaptured Jerusalem from the Crusaders in 1187, returning the Holy City to Islamic rule, he sent shockwaves throughout Christian Europe and the Muslim Near East that reverberate today.It was the culmination of a supremely exciting life. Born into a significant Kurdish family in northern Iraq, this warrior and diplomat fought under the banner of jihad, but at the same time worked tirelessly to build an empire that stretched from North Africa to Western Iraq. Gathering together a turbulent coalition, he was able to capture Jerusalem, only to trigger the Third Crusade and face his greatest adversary, King Richard the Lionheart.Drawing on a rich blend of Arabic and European sources, this is a comprehensive account of both the man and the legend to which he gave birth, describing vividly the relentless action of his life and tracing its aftermath through culture and politics all the way ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Move and Work - Malene Birger

Malene Birger is the epitome of creativity, timelessness, and eclectic style. Whether as a fashion designer and founder of her brands — the latest being By Malene Birger — or as an interior designer, until now only expressed in her own homes and offices — Birger''s love for uncompromising design and traditional craftsmanship is in evidence everywhere. In her newest book, Move and Work, this self-proclaimed nomad, who searches around the world for inspiration, grants an exciting insight into her three homes that amaze with their limitless wealth of design ideas. She additionally provides an exclusive preview of her new showroom in Copenhagen for her design and interiors firm Birger1962. This creative studio is dedicated to design, interiors, and art and provides others with a source of inspiration on how to redecorate and rearrange their own homes and spaces. Thanks to numerous personal and professional moves, Malene Birger is the best example of how to create new environments using one''s existing furniture while moving forward and adding new expressions. Her houses are a perfect mix of old and new, craftsmanship, modernity, art, and influences from other cultures. Malene Birger lived in Mallorca for 6 years and moved to London in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How to Enjoy Your Life and Your Job

If you are not satisfied with your job and often struggle to achieve a work-life balance, you've picked the right book! “Count your blessings—not your troubles!” From ways to finding peace and happiness to insights on how to deal with people and make them like you at once, this book introduces good working habits and includes valuable advice on how to drive away fatigue-producing boredom. With suggestions on how to relax and churn out the most of oneself and bring a sense of fulfilment, harmony, and purpose, Dale Carnegie's classic bestseller, How to Enjoy Your Life and Your Job, continues to help people reassess their approach to life, people, and job and also helps them discover their strengths and talents.This self-help book is a must-read for all! •

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Emeric Pressburger: Life and Death of a Screenwriter - Kevin MacDonald

A Hungarian Jew who lived and worked in half a dozen European countries before arriving in Britain in 1935, Pressburger''s reputation rests on the series of strikingly original films he made in collaboration with Michael Powell under the banner of The Archers. The Red Shoes, A Matter of Life and Death, Black Narcissus and The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp all bear the unique credit ''Written, Produced and Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger''.Frequently controversial, always experimental, The Archers suffered a long period of neglect before being rediscovered by such prominent admirers as Martin Scorsese, Derek Jarman and Francis Ford Coppola.Written by his grandson, and containing extracts from private diaries and correspondence, this biography defends the notion of film as a collaborative art and illuminates the adventurous life and work of the film-maker who brought continental grace, with and style to British cinema.

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A Life and Career in Chemistry - Pierre Laszlo

This book is an enthusiastic account of Pierre LaszloÂ’s life and pioneering work on catalysis of organic reactions by modified clays, and his reflections on doing science from the 1960s to 1990s. In this autobiography, readers will discover a first-hand testimony of the chemical revolution in the second half of the 20th century, and the authorÂ’s perspective on finding a calling in science and chemistry, as well as his own experience on doing science, teaching science and managing a scientific career.During this period, Pierre Laszlo led an academic laboratory and worked also in three different countries: the US, Belgium and France, where he had the opportunity to meet remarkable colleagues. In this book, he recalls his encounters and collaborations with important scientists, who shaped the nature of chemistry at times of increased pace of change, and collates a portrait of the worldwide scientific community at that time. In addition, the author tells us about the turns and twists of his own life, and how he ended up focusing his research on clay based chemistry, where clay minerals were turned in his lab to catalysis of key chemical transformations. Given its breath, the book offers a genuine information on the life ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Life and Loves of a He Devil - Graham Norton

''I defy anyone not to snort, howl and recoil'' The Sunday Times''Full of wicked asides, tart observations and sharp remarks that could only have originated in Graham Norton''s witty brain.'' Terry WoganLooking around the room I saw what life really was. It was made up of my passions. I saw my life reflected back at me. People I liked, people I loved, people I had shared half a century with. All the stories of my life were together in that one room and it made me very happy. Who wouldn''t want a friend like Graham Norton? A little bit naughty, full of frank advice, bursting with gossip about the world''s biggest stars - but most of all with an emphatic love of life and all its joys, big and small. Join him - glass of wine in hand, faithful doggy friend by your side - and delve in as he shares the loves of his life.

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River Life and the Upspring of Nature - Naveeda Khan

In River Life and the Upspring of Nature Naveeda Khan examines the relationship between nature and culture through the study of the everyday existence of chauras, the people who live on the chars (sandbars) within the Jamuna River in Bangladesh. Nature is a primary force at play within this existence as chauras live itinerantly and in flux with the ever-changing river flows; where land is here today and gone tomorrow, the quality of life itself is intertwined with this mutability. Given this centrality of nature to chaura life, Khan contends that we must think of nature not simply as the physical landscape and the plants and animals that live within it but as that which exists within the social and at the level of cognition, the unconscious, intuition, memory, embodiment, and symbolization. By showing how the alluvial flood plains configure chaura life, Khan shows how nature can both give rise to and inhabit social, political, and spiritual forms of life.

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My Life and Rugby - Eddie Jones

Winner of the Daily Telegraph Rugby Book of the YearThe Sunday Times bestselling rugby book of the yearBrilliant, honest, combative – Eddie Jones is a true legend of world rugby and remains an enigmatic figure in the game. In My Life and Rugby he tells his story for the first time, including the full inside account of England’s 2019 World Cup campaign.He describes his experience growing up in a tough working-class area of Sydney, where he first played rugby, and how he learnt from the extreme highs and lows of his own playing career – the numerous successes but also the painful disappointment of never playing for Australia.He tells how he then embarked on a coaching career that has seen him become one of the most experienced and decorated coaches in Rugby Union, spanning four World Cups and three finals. His successes have included masterminding England’s spectacular victory over New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup and engineering the sport’s most stunning upset when Japan beat South Africa in 2015.My Life and Rugby is the story of one of the most compelling and singular figures in rugby. Told with unflinching honesty, this is the ultimate book for all fans of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Life and Poetry of Frank Stanford - James McWilliams

When twenty-nine-year-old Frank Stanford put three bullets in his chest on June 3, 1978, he ended a life that had been inextricably linked with poetry since childhood. Deeply influential but largely unknown outside his corner of the poetry world, this prodigy of the American South inspired a cult following that has kept his reputation and work flickering on the periphery of the American literary tradition ever since. The Life and Poetry of Frank Stanford offers for the first time a comprehensive study of Stanford’s life and work, introducing to a broad readership poetry that remains both captivating to poets and, in its celebration of everyday experience over academic erudition, accessible to those who rarely read poetry. Stanford’s poems range from one line to his 15,263-line epic, The Battlefield Where the Moon Says I Love You. The vital thread running through all of his poetry is an ear for language that vies with Walt Whitman in its expansiveness and generosity. Stanford’s omnivorous attraction to vernacular, particularly Black and rural vernacular, centered on an admiration for the marginalized and eccentric. Blending the Southern Gothic of Faulkner and O’Connor with a racially egalitarian vision, his poetry thrives on the stories and traditions of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Reconstructing Past Monastic Life: Volume 1: Bioarchaeology, Life and Death

Monasticism is a form of religious life in which participants renounce worldly activities to dedicate themselves primarily to spiritual matters, living in small communities subject to a set of rules and isolated from the secular world. Christian monasticism, which originated at the end of the 3rd century in Egypt and North Africa, spread to different parts of Europe in the 6th century. However, it was not until the Middle Ages that monastic communities became one of the most powerful institutions in Europe. Monasteries and convents played a very important role not only as centers of spirituality but also as focal points of economic, technological and cultural activity. This multiplicity of activities carried out alongside their religious, social and political roles make monasteries spaces that can be studied from very different perspectives and that unfailingly provide essential information about our history.This first of two titles originates from an international conference that took place in Barcelona in January 2024, which sought to examine different aspects related to monastic life in the past and to promote and disseminate the results obtained in the latest studies undertaken within the framework of monastic complexes and their environments. These include contributions and multidisciplinary studies from archaeological, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Shakespeare His Life and Works - Alan Riding, Leslie Dunton-Downer

Unravel the history, themes, and language of Shakespeare's plays, poems, and sonnets with this beautifully illustrated guide to his life and works.Comedy and romance, history, and tragedy, Shakespeare's canon has it all. Some 400 years after they were written and first performed, his works still remain fresh and relevant today. Discover the work of the world's most celebrated playwright with:- A clear and accessible format- Act-by-act plot summaries of all of his 39 plays with lists of characters- Guidance on how to read and interpret his great sonnets and narrative poems- Plays ordered by time and genre, helping readers to trace the development of Shakespeare's topics, themes, and artistry- Sidebars that clarify the mythological, geographical, and historical context of each play and decode its language, dramatic action, and themesShakespeare fans will revel in the marvellous depiction of the Stratford-upon-Avon-born Bard himself! His drama book allows you to dive into famous works like Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Nights Dreams and explore Shakespeare's sources and inspirations for each! Themes, plots, characters, and language are brought to life with act-by-act plot summaries, resumes of main characters, and in-depth analysis of Shakespeare's use of the English language. Shakespeare: His Life and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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