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Pavel Haas A Catalogue of the Music and Writings - Ondřej Pivoda, Lubomír Spurný

- první úplný soupis díla Pavla Haase, jednoho z tzv. terezínských skladatelů - opřeno o nejnovější výsledky bádání - 268 stran v angličtině Přestože život skladatele Pavla Haase (1899–1944) byl ukončen náhle v hrůzách koncentračního tábora Osvětim, jeho dílo přetrvalo a dnes zažívá zvýšený zájem ze strany hudebníků i vědců. Tento nejtalentovanější žák Leoše Janáčka se nyní dočkal reprezentativní publikace v angličtině, která představuje poprvé Haasovo dílo v úplnosti. Autoři Lubomír Spurný, profesor Masarykovy univerzity v Brně, a Ondřej Pivoda, kurátor hudebního oddělení Moravského zemského muzea v Brně (kde je uložena i Haasova pozůstalost), se dlouhodobě zabývají odkazem Pavla Haase. Ondřej Pivoda již připravil pro naše nakladatelství urtextovou edici Haasova Smyčcového kvartetu č. 2 „Z Opičích hor“. Autoři se opírají o nejnovější výsledky bádání. Kromě dokončených samostatných opusů zahrnují do tematického katalogu také filmovou hudbu, neúplná a ztracená díla či skladatelův literární odkaz. Hesla obsahují vedle standardního popisu díla také soupis zmínek v literatuře či odkaz na notová vydání a nahrávky. Publikace je opatřena předmluvou autorů, rejstříkem a obrazovým materiálem

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The Great Book of King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table - John Matthews

The most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever published, reimagined for a new generation of readers by John Matthews, one of the world’s leading Arthurian experts, and illustrated by internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe.Journey back to the legendary time of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, of Merlin and dragons, of the Great Quest for the Grail and the mysterious Otherworld of Faerie. A time of bravery, treachery and love.Here, you will read of Avenable, the girl brought up as a boy who becomes a famous knight, and of Gawain''s strange birth and his rise to the highest possible rank: Emperor of Rome. Here too are some of the earliest Celtic tales of Arthur, and a completely new version of Merlin the Enchanter''s story. There is also the story of Morien, whose adventures are as fantastic and exciting as any to be found in Malory’s Le Morte D’Arthur.THE GREAT BOOK OF KING ARTHUR presents for the first time many long-forgotten tales, dramatically brought to life by acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe, to deliver a unique reimagining of the most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever written.

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The Great Book of King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table - John Matthews

The most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever published, reimagined for a new generation of readers by John Matthews, one of the world’s leading Arthurian experts, and illustrated by internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe.The tales of how the boy Arthur drew the Sword from the Stone, or the love of Lancelot and Guinevere, or how the knights of the Round Table rode out in search of the Holy Grail are known and loved the world over.It all began when an obscure Celtic hero named Arthur stepped on to the stage of history, sometime in the sixth century, and oral tales led to a vast body of stories from which, 900 years later, Thomas Malory wrote the famous Morte D’Arthur.THE GREAT BOOK OF KING ARTHUR presents these well-loved stories for a modern reader, for the first time collecting many tales of Arthur and his knights either unknown to Malory or written in other languages. Here, you will read of Avenable, the girl brought up as a boy who becomes a famous knight. You will learn of Gawain''s strange birth, his upbringing amongst poor folk and his final rise to the highest possible rank – Emperor of Rome. There ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Elric of Melnibone and Other Stories - Michael Moorcock

Elric of Melniboné is the classic fantasy antihero who transformed the genre, an evil emperor with a conscience who struggles with his sentient sword Stormbringer This book contains the author''s definitive editions of the Elric saga, the last emperor of Melniboné. Michael Moorcock and his long-time friend and bibliographer John Davey have collaborated to produce the most consistent and coherent narrative from the disparate novels, novellas, short stories and non-fiction about Elric. From his early life in Melniboné all the way through to his final days, these seven volumes will be the definitive telling of the albino prince''s story. Elric is one of the great creations of modern fantasy, and has inspired legions of imitators. If you know his story already, then this definitive edition will finally let you read the entire saga in the author''s preferred order. If you''ve never experienced the chronicles of the albino with the soul-sucking sword, then this is the perfect place to start.Readers have loved Elric for decades:''I''m an absolute sucker for the grand sweeping personal quests to gain more and yet more magical power in the service of rescuing your one true love, casting aside morals, the greater good, your own health, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman - Laurence Sterne

'L-d! said my mother, what is all this story about? - A COCK and a BULL, said Yorick - And one of the best of its kind, I ever heard'One of the greatest novels ever written, now in a wonderful new clothbound editionLaurence Sterne's great masterpiece of bawdy humour and rich satire defies any attempt to categorize it, with a rich metafictional narrative that might classify it as the first 'postmodern' novel. Part novel, part digression, its gloriously disordered narrative interweaves the birth and life of the unfortunate 'hero' Tristram Shandy, the eccentric philosophy of his father Walter, the amours and military obsessions of Uncle Toby, and a host of other characters, including Dr Slop, Corporal Trim and the parson Yorick. A joyful celebration of the endless possibilities of the art of fiction, Tristram Shandy is also a wry demonstration of its limitations.The text and notes of this volume are based on the acclaimed Florida Edition, with a critical introduction by Melvyn New and Christopher Ricks's introductory essay from the first Penguin Classics edition.

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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman - Laurence Sterne

''L-d! said my mother, what is all this story about? - A COCK and a BULL, said Yorick - And one of the best of its kind, I ever heard''Laurence Sterne''s great masterpiece of bawdy humour and rich satire defies any attempt to categorize it, with a rich metafictional narrative that might classify it as the first ''postmodern'' novel. Part novel, part digression, its gloriously disordered narrative interweaves the birth and life of the unfortunate ''hero'' Tristram Shandy, the eccentric philosophy of his father Walter, the amours and military obsessions of Uncle Toby, and a host of other characters, including Dr Slop, Corporal Trim and the parson Yorick. A joyful celebration of the endless possibilities of the art of fiction, Tristram Shandy is also a wry demonstration of its limitations.The text and notes of this volume are based on the acclaimed Florida Edition, with a critical introduction by Melvyn New and Christopher Ricks''s introductory essay from the first Penguin Classics edition.''The book that I would never tire of ... Sterne was about 250 years ahead of his time''Roy Porter, author of Enlightenment: Britain And The Creation Of The Modern World

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Groo: Gods Against Groo - Sergio Aragones, Carrie Strachan

He is either so greatly feared or favoured wherever he goes, Groo''s earthly reputation causes a Groo diety to arise in the heavens. While Earthbound Groo hungers, his Divine Groo alter ego unleashes chaos. Plus, Sergio''s legendary back cover Rufferto strips return. From the hilarious mind and skilful pen of Sergio Aragones, with scripts by Mark Evanier, colors by Carrie Strachan, and lettering by Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo). This series concludes an epic storyline that began in Groo: Fray of the Gods and continued in Groo: Play of the Gods. Collects Groo: Gods Against Groo #1-#4.

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Great Rivers - Geordie Torr

This eye-catching hardback guide introduces the great rivers of the world and how they have shaped our society, brought to life with spectacular, full-colour photography. From the majestic waters of the Nile to the mighty Yellow and Yangtze rivers to the immense Amazon river, the great rivers of the world have captured the human imagination and impacted our history. In this fascinating guide, Geordie Torr explores the natural forces that have created these rivers, their impacts on the environment, and the myriad ways they have affected societies and cultures.In this volume, you will:• Explore the natural features of a river from their source in the mountains down to the estuaries where they reach the sea.• See how rivers like the Tigris and Euphrates rivers gave birth to the first civilizations.• Learn how rivers like the Rhine and the Mississippi have facilitated trade along their lengths.• Discover the importance of rivers to our well-being, through their impacts on agriculture, drought, migration and much, much more.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Visual Reference Library brings together wonderfully illustrated reference guides on scientific and historical topics, made bold and fascinating through full-colour maps, timelines, photographs, feature boxes and other visual elements.

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Great Pyramid - Elizabeth Mann

Presents an illustrated story of the farmers, the god-king and the most astounding structure ever built; the story of the Great Pyramid of Ancient Egypt and the people who built it. This book describes the ancient kingdom, a nation of farmers living on the green edge of a harsh desert with a king who was a god to his people in life and in death.

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Ghosts of Iron Mountain - Phil Tinline

How did America end up trapped in a nightmare of conspiracy theories, in which millions see the government as an evil ‘deep state’?In 1967, at the height of the Vietnam War, a group of New York writers concocted what appeared to be a top-secret government report into what would happen to the USA if permanent global peace broke out. Report from Iron Mountain claimed that winding down America’s vast war-making machinery would wreck the economy and tear society apart, necessitating draconian controls over the population. It was published as non-fiction – and was frighteningly convincing. Journalists tried to find out who had written it. Worried memos reached right up to the president. It became a bestselling cause celebre.Even when the hoax was revealed, many refused to believe it wasn’t real. The Report was seized on by eager figures on the far right and in the militia movement, who insisted that it revealed terrifying government conspiracies to pollute the environment, enslave Americans and even instigate eugenics. And its legacy lives on today.Ghosts of Iron Mountain traces this story through a gallery of vivid characters, from the radical academic C. Wright Mills and the writers E.L. Doctorow, Victor Navasky and Leonard Lewin ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Too Much of Water - Tyler Susan Hitchcocková

''I was seduced from John Grey''s first scene'' Ann CleevesEastwold, 1670, and local legend tells how on a still night, if you stand on the beach there, you can still hear the bells of the drowned church of St James tolling mournfully beneath the waves...Eastwold, once one of the greatest ports in England, has been fighting a losing battle with the sea ever since it was granted its charter by King John. Bit by bit the waves have eaten the soft cliffs on which it stands, until only a handful of houses remain. But still it sends two MPs to Parliament and rich men from London are prepared to pay well for the votes of the dozen or so remaining burgesses of the town.The voters are looking forward to a profitable by-election, only for the Admiralty''s candidate, the unpopular Admiral Digges, to end up in a fishing net, every bit as drowned as his prospective constituency. Is it an accident, as the coroner has ruled, or has Digges been murdered, as the Admiralty fears? John Grey, Justice of the Peace and former spy, receives a request from the authorities to uncover the truth. Hot on the heels of Grey is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An Analysis of David Graeber's Debt - Sulaiman Hakemy

Debt is one of the great subjects of our day, and understanding the way that it not only fuels economic growth, but can also be used as a means of generating profit and exerting control, is central to grasping the way in which our society really works. David Graeber''s contribution to this debate is to apply his anthropologists'' training to the understanding of a phenomenon often considered purely from an economic point of view. In this respect, the book can be considered a fine example of the critical thinking skill of problem-solving. Graeber''s main aim is to undermine the dominant narrative, which sees debt as the natural – and broadly healthy – outcome of the development of a modern economic system. He marshals evidence that supports alternative possibilities, and suggests that the phenomenon of debt emerged not as a result of the introduction of money, but at precisely the same time. This in turn allows Graeber to argue against the prevailing notion that economy and state are fundamentally separate entities. Rather, he says, "the two were born together and have always been intertwined" – with debt being a means of enforcing elite and state power. For Graeber, this evaluation of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Bullies and Saints - John Dickson

Is the world better off without Christianity?Combining narrative with keen critique of contemporary debates, author and historian John Dickson gives an honest account of 2,000 years of Christian history that helps us understand what Christianity is and what it''s meant to be.To say that the Christian Church has an "image problem" doesn''t quite capture it. From the Crusades and the Inquisition to the racism and abuse present in today''s Church--both in Catholic and Protestant traditions--the institution that Christ established on earth has a lot to answer for. But the Church has also had moments throughout history when it has been in tune with Jesus'' teachings--from the rise of charity to the invention of hospitals.For defenders of the faith, it''s important to be able to recognize the good and bad in the church''s history and be inspired to live aligned with Christ. For skeptics, this book is a thought-provoking introduction to the idea that Christianity is, despite all, an essential foundation of our civilization.Now in softcover, this new edition provides a new chapter on the conversion of the Vikings.Bullies and Saints will take you on a big-picture journey from the Sermon on the Mount to the modern church:Giving contextual accounts of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ghosts of Iron Mountain - Phil Tinline

How did America end up trapped in a nightmare of conspiracy theories, in which millions see the government as an evil ‘deep state’?In 1967, at the height of the Vietnam War, a group of New York writers concocted what appeared to be a top-secret government report into what would happen to the USA if permanent global peace broke out. Report from Iron Mountain claimed that winding down America’s vast war-making machinery would wreck the economy and tear society apart, necessitating draconian controls over the population. It was published as non-fiction – and was frighteningly convincing. Journalists tried to find out who had written it. Worried memos reached right up to the president. It became a bestselling cause celebre.Even when the hoax was revealed, many refused to believe it wasn’t real. The Report was seized on by eager figures on the far right and in the militia movement, who insisted that it revealed terrifying government conspiracies to pollute the environment, enslave Americans and even instigate eugenics. And its legacy lives on today.Ghosts of Iron Mountain traces this story through a gallery of vivid characters, from the radical academic C. Wright Mills and the writers E.L. Doctorow, Victor Navasky and Leonard Lewin ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Library of Greek Mythology - Apollodorus

The only work of its kind to survive from classical antiquity, the Library of Apollodorus is a unique guide to Greek mythology, from the origins of the universe to the Trojan War. Apollodorus'' Library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st-2nd century BC to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to Robert Graves. It provides a complete history of Greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures associated with the main heroes and heroines, from Jason and Perseus to Heracles and Helen of Troy. As a primary source for Greek myth, as a reference work, and as an indication of how the Greeks themselves viewed their mythical traditions, the Library is indispensable to anyone who has an interest in classical mythology. Robin Hard''s accessible and fluent translation is supplemented by comprehensive notes, a map and full genealogical tables. The introduction gives a detailed account of the Library''s sources and situates it within the fascinating narrative traditions of Greek mythology. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Pursuit of Power - Richard J. Evans

''A scintillating, encyclopaedic history, rich in detail from the arcane to the familiar... a veritable tour de force'' Richard Overy, New Statesman''Transnational history at its finest ... .. social, political and cultural themes swirl together in one great canvas of immense detail and beauty'' Gerard DeGroot, The Times''Dazzlingly erudite and entertaining'' Dominic Sandbrook, The Sunday TimesA masterpiece which brings to life an extraordinarly turbulent and dramatic era of revolutionary change.The Pursuit of Power draws on a lifetime of thinking about nineteenth-century Europe to create an extraordinarily rich, surprising and entertaining panorama of a continent undergoing drastic transformation. The book aims to reignite the sense of wonder that permeated this remarkable era, as rulers and ruled navigated overwhelming cultural, political and technological changes. It was a time where what was seen as modern with amazing speed appeared old-fashioned, where huge cities sprang up in a generation, new European countries were created and where, for the first time, humans could communicate almost instantly over thousands of miles. In the period bounded by the Battle of Waterloo and the outbreak of World War I, Europe dominated the rest of the world as never before or since: this book breaks new ground by showing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Turn of the Screw - Henry James

A chilling ghost story, wrought with tantalising ambiguity, the basis for the new Netflix series The Haunting of Bly ManorA Penguin Classic In what Henry James called a ''trap for the unwary'', The Turn of the Screw tells of a nameless young governess sent to a country house to take charge of two orphans, Miles and Flora. Unsettled by a dark foreboding of menace within the house, she soon comes to believe that something malevolent is stalking the children in her care. But is the threat to her young charges really a malign and ghostly presence or something else entirely? The Turn of the Screw is James''s great masterpiece of haunting atmosphere and unbearable tension and has influenced subsequent ghost stories and films such as The Innocents, starring Deborah Kerr, and The Others, starring Nicole Kidman. This Penguin Classics edition contains a chronology, further reading, notes and an introduction by David Bromwich examining the dark ambiguity of James''s work and the inseparability of narrative from point-of-view. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Few Words in Defense of Our Country - Hilburn Robert

'[A] penetrating biography . . . While the book posits Newman as a writer of sociopolitical import, its emotional narrative is driven by the more personal aspects of his story: a complex family legacy, childhood struggles with strabismus (crossed eyes) and a lifelong tendency toward sadness and isolation' Bob Mehr, New York Times'An illuminating and masterful achievement' Booklist'Randy Newman is our great master of American song and storytelling' Bruce Springsteen'At last, the biography that Randy Newman has long deserved. The emotional precision, the humour and sweep, the truths and secrets behind his remarkable body of work . . . it's all here in Robert Hilburn's heartfelt and indispensable account of America's finest songwriter. Leave it to Hilburn to pull back the curtain on the incredible life of Newman, a shy genius who clearly trusted him enough to point him in all the right directions. It's more than a great read, it's an invitation to re-visit Randy Newman's work with renewed appreciation for the man who uniquely defined the American Experience just when we needed it most' Cameron CroweRandy Newman is widely hailed as one of America's all-time greatest songwriters, equally skilled in the sophisticated melodies and lyrics of the Gershwin-Porter ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Elric: The Sailor on the Seas of Fate - Michael Moorcock

Gollancz is very proud to present the author''s definitive editions of the saga of Elric, the last emperor of Melniboné. Michael Moorcock and his long-time friend and bibliographer John Davey have collaborated to produce the most consistent and coherent narrative from the disparate novels, novellas, short stories and non-fiction about Elric. From his early life in Melniboné all the way through to his final days, these seven volumes will be the definitive telling of the albino prince''s story. Elric is one of the great creations of modern fantasy, and has inspired legions of imitators. If you know his story already, then this definitive edition will finally let you read the entire saga in the author''s preferred order. If you''ve never experienced the chronicles of the albino with the soul-sucking sword, then this is the perfect place to start.Containing stories, novellas, supplementary material and commentary, these editions of Elric are the finest yet.

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Sword and Scimitar - Simon Scarrow

''[A] gripping tale of the Great Siege of Malta...Ferocious and compelling it is a story of blood, romance and sacrifice'' **** Daily ExpressSWORD AND SCIMITAR is the compelling tale of the Great Siege of Malta from Simon Scarrow, bestselling author of the Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Conn Iggulden and Robert Harris. ''This lively, absorbing novel will not disappoint'' The Sunday Times1565, Malta: a vital outpost between the divided nations of Europe and the relentlessly expanding Ottoman Empire. Faced with ferocious attack by a vast Turkish fleet, the knights of the Order of St John fear annihilation. Amongst those called to assist is disgraced veteran Sir Thomas Barrett. Loyalty and instinct compel him to put the Order above all other concerns, yet his allegiance is divided. At Queen Elizabeth''s command, he must search for a hidden scroll, guarded by the knights, that threatens her reign. As Sir Thomas confronts the past that cost him his honour and a secret that has long lain buried, a vast enemy army arrives to lay siege to the island...

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The Story of My Life - Helen Keller

When she was 19 months old, Helen Keller (1880-1968) suffered a severe illness that left her blind and deaf. Not long after, she also became mute. Her tenacious struggle to overcome these handicaps -- with the help of her inspired teacher, Anne Sullivan -- is one of the great stories of human courage and dedication. In this classic autobiography, first published in 1903, Miss Keller recounts the first 22 years of her life, including the magical moment at the water pump when, recognizing the connection between the word "water" and the cold liquid flowing over her hand, she realized that objects had names. Subsequent experiences were equally noteworthy: her joy at eventually learning to speak, her friendships with Oliver Wendell Holmes, Edward Everett Hale and other notables, her education at Radcliffe (from which she graduated cum laude), and-underlying all-her extraordinary relationship with Miss Sullivan, who showed a remarkable genius for communicating with her eager and quick-to-learn pupil. These and many other aspects of Helen Keller's life are presented here in clear, straightforward prose full of wonderful descriptions and imagery that would do credit to a sighted writer. Completely devoid of self-pity, yet full of love and compassion for others, this ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Selections from the Comprehensive Exposition of the Interpretation of the Verses of the Qur'an - Abu Ja'far Muhammad b. Jarir al-Tabari

Tabari''s Qur''an Commentary, Comprehensive Exposition of the Interpretation of the Verses of the Qur''an, is one of the great monuments of classical Arabic and Islamic scholarship which, over a millennium, has been a fundamental reference work for scholars engaged in the tradition of Qur''anic exegesis. This two-volume translation focuses on thirty selected verses and Suras, or Chapters, associated with special merits and blessings and also includes Tabari''s own introduction to the Comprehensive Exposition.Volume I contains: Tabari''s introduction; The Opening; the Throne Verse and the final three verses from The Cow (2:255 and 284-286); The Family of Imran (3:7 and 18); Repentance (9:38-40 and 128-129); the story of Moses and al-Khadir from The Cave (18:60-82); the Verse of Light from The Light (24:35-42); Prostration; Ya'' Sin.

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Selections from the Comprehensive Exposition of the Interpretation of the Verses of the Qur'an - Abu Ja'far Muhammad b. Jarir al-Tabari

Tabari''s Qur''an Commentary, Comprehensive Exposition of the Interpretation of the Verses of the Qur''an, is one of the great monuments of classical Arabic and Islamic scholarship which, over a millennium, has been a fundamental reference work for scholars engaged in the tradition of Qur''anic exegesis. This two-volume translation focuses on thirty selected verses and Suras, or Chapters, associated with special merits and blessings and also includes Tabari''s own introduction to the Comprehensive Exposition.Volume II contains: The Companies (39:53-55); The Smoke; The Beneficent; The Inevitable Occasion; Iron; The Gathering (59:18-24); Sovereignty; The Resurrection; The Most High; The Sun; The Night; The Earthquake; The Chargers; Rivalry; The Disbelievers; Aid; Sincerity; Daybreak; People.

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The Dream of Reason - Anthony Gottlieb

Already a classic, this landmark account of early Western thought now appears in a new edition with expanded coverage of the Middle Ages. The Dream of Reason takes a fresh look at the writings of the great thinkers of classic philosophy and questions many pieces of conventional wisdom. The book invites comparison with Bertrand Russell''s monumental History of Western Philosophy, "but Gottlieb''s book is less idiosyncratic and based on more recent scholarship" (Colin McGinn, Los Angeles Times). A New York Times Notable Book, a Los Angeles Times Best Book, and a Times Literary Supplement Best Book of 2001.

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Red Carpets And Other Banana Skins - Rupert Everett

''Hilariously honest. . . a kind of rake''s progress'' Daily MailAn element of drama has always attended Rupert Everett, even before he swept to fame with his outstanding performance in ''Another Country''. He has spent his life surrounded by extraordinary people, and witnessed extraordinary events. He was in Moscow during the fall of communism; in Berlin the night the wall came down; and in downtown Manhattan on September 11th. By the age of 17 he was friends with Andy Warhol and Bianca Jagger, and since then he has been up close and personal with some of the most famous women in the world: Julia Roberts, Madonna, Sharon Stone and Donatella Versace. Whether sweeping the floor for the Royal Shakespeare Company or co-starring with Faye Dunaway and an orang-utan in ''Dunstan Checks In'' (they both took ages to get ready), Rupert Everett always brings as much energy and talent to his life as he does to his career. A superb raconteur and a keen observer of human folly (especially his own), Rupert Everett turns his life into a captivating story of love, fame, glamour, gossip and drama.Praise for Red Carpets and Other Banana Skins''He has an almost fanatical loyalty to the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Twelve Months and a Day - Young Louisa

People die. Love doesn’t.‘A bitter-sweet pang in my heart’ Monique Roffey‘A beautiful book. Insanely romantic and utterly convincing’ Julie Myerson‘A wonderful and inventive novel, sorrowful and hopeful in equal measure. It was a true pleasure to read’ Miranda Cowley Heller‘Louisa Young is the great chronicler of romantic love and the pain of its loss’ Linda Grant‘Heart-stoppingly romantic… A lovely, moving, ultimately hopeful read’ Mirror‘What a writer… so beautifully earthed in the everyday. Terrific’ Elizabeth Buchan‘A modern day Truly Madly Deeply… Rasmus and Roisin both lose their partners, but the ghosts of Nico and Jay stay, unable to leave their loved ones alone as the broken-hearted pair find comfort in each other. Beautifully written, this is a haunting love story – literally’ Best magazine, Must-Reads‘A skilfully calibrated love-after-death tale, it’s a four course feast of hearts broken, hearts mended, of songs, laughter, old regrets and fresh desire, that demands a major film deal’ Patrick Gale‘A wonderful novel, charming and surprising, filled with loss and its triumphant opposites’ Susie Boyt‘Thoughtful, philosophical and clever, it is also funny, and full of poetry, and powered by an unflagging and irresistible belief in the redemptive power of love’ Perspectives magazineRasmus and Jay, Róisín and Nico ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Power of Three - Diana Wynne Jonesová

This is the story of Ayna and Ceri, who both had Gifts, and of Gair, who thought he was ordinary.Gair spent his time gazing out onto the Moor and brooding. Ayna could answer questions about the future, Ceri could find things which were lost. Gair seems to have no Gift and knew he was a disappointment to his jovial, heroic father – who is Chief. Perhaps his feelings of not fitting in was what made him so curious about these other different sorts of beings who lived on the Moor – the Giants and the Dorig. Certainly it was because he believed he was ordinary that he did his best to become wise, and to learn as much as he could abou the three great Powers of Sun, Moon and Earth. And when the crisis came, Gair found the knowledge he had gained was to help save not only his own life but those of all his people.

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Statesman of Europe - T. G. Otte

''The lamps are going out all over Europe. We shall not see them lit again in our life-time.'' The words of Sir Edward Grey, looking out from the windows of the Foreign Office at the end of August 1914, are amongst the most famous in European history, and encapsulate the impending end of the nineteenth-century world.The man who spoke them was Britain''s longest-ever serving Foreign Secretary (in a single span of office) and one of the great figures of late Victorian and Edwardian Britain. Statesman of Europe describes the three decades before the First World War through the prism of his biography, which is based almost entirely on archival sources and presents a detailed account of the main domestic and international events, and of the main personalities of the era. In particular, it presents a fresh understanding of the approach to war in the years and months before its outbreak, and Grey''s role in the unfolding of events.Yet Grey''s life was not all public affairs, momentous as those were. He disliked being in London, much preferring country life at Fallodon, his family estate in Northumberland, and displayed none of the ambition of his contemporaries (or successors). He attended assiduously to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Poetic Way of Xie Lingyun - Siao Ping Wang

The father of Chinese landscape poetry in time and placeDuring the dark centuries between the fall of the Han dynasty in 220 CE and the golden age of reunified China under the Tang and Song dynasties (618–1279), the shi poetic form embraced new themes and structure. In this meticulously constructed study, Ping Wang traces the social conditions that sparked innovation and marked a significant turn in intellectual history. Using biography, social history, and literary analysis, she demonstrates how the shi form came to dominate classical Chinese poetry, making possible the works of the great poets of later dynasties and influencing literary development in Korea and Japan. Focusing on the life of poet Xie Lingyun (385–433), she traces the exile of aristocratic families in the wild south, which led to their thematic use of “mountains and water” (shanshui) landscapes over the pastoral ones of earlier writers and artists. Changes in poetic form moved away from genres associated with aggrandizement of the imperial court and, through innovative use of meter and syntax, created a new style of varied, fluid cadence. In Xie’s redesigned five-syllable-line poetry, couplets balanced contradictions that the poet used to capture principles of the natural world. Wang shows how ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Poetic Way of Xie Lingyun - Siao Ping Wang

The father of Chinese landscape poetry in time and placeDuring the dark centuries between the fall of the Han dynasty in 220 CE and the golden age of reunified China under the Tang and Song dynasties (618–1279), the shi poetic form embraced new themes and structure. In this meticulously constructed study, Ping Wang traces the social conditions that sparked innovation and marked a significant turn in intellectual history. Using biography, social history, and literary analysis, she demonstrates how the shi form came to dominate classical Chinese poetry, making possible the works of the great poets of later dynasties and influencing literary development in Korea and Japan. Focusing on the life of poet Xie Lingyun (385–433), she traces the exile of aristocratic families in the wild south, which led to their thematic use of “mountains and water” (shanshui) landscapes over the pastoral ones of earlier writers and artists. Changes in poetic form moved away from genres associated with aggrandizement of the imperial court and, through innovative use of meter and syntax, created a new style of varied, fluid cadence. In Xie’s redesigned five-syllable-line poetry, couplets balanced contradictions that the poet used to capture principles of the natural world. Wang shows how ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Land of the Vine Leaf (978-80-748-7126-9)

Elektronická kniha - autor Jan Kostrhun, 52 stran This book describes fascinating natural landscapes of south Moravia and river Dyje (the area partially protected by UNESCO). It talks about people and yearly events in the region. The stories are characteristic of its poetics, style and beautiful language.

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Splash! : 10,000 Years of Swimming

Choose a stroke and get paddling through the human history of swimming!From man''s first recorded dip into what''s now the driest spot on earth to the splashing, sparkling pool party in your backyard, humans have been getting wet for 10,000 years. And for most of modern history, swimming has caused a ripple that touches us all--the heroes and the ordinary folk; the real and the mythic.Splash! dives into Egypt, winds through ancient Greece and Rome, flows mostly underground through the Dark and Middle Ages (at least in Europe), and then reemerges in the wake of the Renaissance before taking its final lap at today''s Olympic games. Along the way, it kicks away the idea that swimming is just about moving through water, about speed or great feats of aquatic endurance, and shows you how much more it can be. Its history offers a multi-tiered tour through religion, fashion, architecture, sanitation and public health, colonialism, segregation and integration, sexism, sexiness, guts, glory, and much, much more.Unique and compelling, Splash! sweeps across the whole of humankind''s swimming history--and just like jumping into a pool on a hot summer''s day, it has fun along the way.

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Flowers, Butterflies and Insects - Maria Sibylla Merian

Fine-line images of roses, butterflies, tulips, caterpillars, and other specimens of plant and insect life in elegant full-page compositions. These plates are considered among the finest achievements of a great age of floral painting and the engraver''s art. Reprinted from the classic, influential works of the famed artist/entomologist Merian (1647–1717). New English captions.

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Streams of Living Water - Richard Foster

The author of the bestselling CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE explores the great traditions of Christian spirituality and their role in spiritual renewal today.

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The Chateau and Gardens in Kroměříž - Pavel Zatloukal, Ondřej Zatloukal, Miroslav Kindl

Kniha je věnována souboru nejvýznamnějších kroměřížských památek – Arcibiskupskému zámku, Květné a Podzámecké zahradě, k němuž autoři připojili méně známý areál psychiatrické léčebny. V roce 1998 byly zámek i obě zahrady Květná zahrada a Podzámecká zahrada zapsáním na Seznam světového přírodního a kulturního dědictví UNESCO povýšeny do nejvyšší kategorie světových kulturních památek. Autoři publikace, prof. PhDr. Pavel Zatloukal, CSc., Mgr. Miroslav Kindl, Ph.D. a Mgr. Ondřej Zatloukal poutavě a zasvěceně provází čtenáře historií těchto výjimečných památek a jejich uměleckého a kulturního bohatství, které se skrývá nejen v řadě nemovitých památek, ale také v bohatství výtvarných sbírek, knihoven o mnoha tisících svazků, bohatství vzácné flóry obou zahrad, její kolonád a pavilonů. Ve stostránkové druhé části publikace potom autoři podrobněji představují 44 objektů zámku a jeho jednotlivých částí jako Trůnní sál, Sněmovní sál, Manský sál, Obrazárna, kaple sv. Štěpána, jednotlivé objekty obou zahrad, v Květné zahradě Kolonádu, Rotundu, fontány a jiné objekty nebo v Podzámecké zahradě Colloredovu kolonádu giardino segreto, Maxův dvůr, Pompejskou kolonádu, Čínský pavilon. V Psychiatrické léčebně pavilony Huberta Gesnera, Správní budovu a Společenský dům, Kostel sv. Cyrila a Metoděje a jiné. Publikace na svých 248 stranách ilustruje toto mimořádné kulturní bohatství a krásu stovkami obrazů a současných snímků.

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Zámek a zahrady v Kroměříži - Pavel Zatloukal, Ondřej Zatloukal, Miroslav Kindl

Kniha je věnována souboru nejvýznamnějších kroměřížských památek – Arcibiskupskému zámku, Květné a Podzámecké zahradě, k němuž autoři připojili méně známý areál psychiatrické léčebny. V roce 1998 byly zámek i obě zahrady Květná zahrada a Podzámecká zahrada zapsáním na Seznam světového přírodního a kulturního dědictví UNESCO povýšeny do nejvyšší kategorie světových kulturních památek. Autoři publikace, prof. PhDr. Pavel Zatloukal, CSc., Mgr. Miroslav Kindl, Ph.D. a Mgr. Ondřej Zatloukal poutavě a zasvěceně provází čtenáře historií těchto výjimečných památek a jejich uměleckého a kulturního bohatství, které se skrývá nejen v řadě nemovitých památek, ale také v bohatství výtvarných sbírek, knihoven o mnoha tisících svazků, bohatství vzácné flóry obou zahrad, její kolonád a pavilonů. Ve stostránkové druhé části publikace potom autoři podrobněji představují 44 objektů zámku a jeho jednotlivých částí jako Trůnní sál, Sněmovní sál, Manský sál, Obrazárna, kaple sv. Štěpána, jednotlivé objekty obou zahrad, v Květné zahradě Kolonádu, Rotundu, fontány a jiné objekty nebo v Podzámecké zahradě Colloredovu kolonádu giardino segreto, Maxův dvůr, Pompejskou kolonádu, Čínský pavilon. V Psychiatrické léčebně pavilony Huberta Gesnera, Správní budovu a Společenský dům, Kostel sv. Cyrila a Metoděje a jiné. Publikace na svých 248 stranách ilustruje toto mimořádné kulturní bohatství a krásu stovkami obrazů a současných snímků.

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Městečka na dlani - Karlovarský kraj - Lubomír Zeman

Mezi 31 městy kraje jsou také "městečka na dlani", kde se počet obyvatel počítá spíše na stovky než na tisíce. A pravě na ta nejmenší města zaměřil důvěrný znalec architektonického bohatství kraje Lubomír Zeman pozornost a představil čtenáři jejich krásy a architektonické a kulturní pamětihodnosti, kterými se mohou pyšnit. V publikaci Městečka na dlani Karlovarského kraje představuje na 176 stranách slovem i obrazem Bečov nad Teplou, Horni Blatnou a Valeč, s jejich městskými památkovými zónami, Boži Dar, Krásno a Chyši, a take nejmenší město v České republice Přebuz, o nichž se jistě rádi také něco zajímavého v teto publikaci dozvíte. Název publikace jsme si vypůjčili z románové prvotiny Jana Drdy Městečko na dlani odehrávající se v městečku Rukapaň. Věříme, že si se zájmem přečtete o tom, kolik bohatství z dědictví našich předků se vejde na pomyslnou dlaň.

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Meditace o architektuře - Pavel Zatloukal

Kniha Pavla Zatloukala, předního znalce výtvarného umění a architektury 19. a 20. století, volně navazuje na velmi ceněnou knihu Příběhy z dlouhého století / Architektura let 1750–1918 na Moravě a ve Slezsku. Na základě tří někdejších pevnostních měst – Olomouce, Brna a Hradce Králové – a srovnáváním s řadou dalších lokalit, jako jsou Vídeň, Praha, Kroměříž, Verona, Krakov - jsou zkoumány určující faktory a podmínky urbanistického a architektonického vývoje v 19. století, jež podmínily jejich směřování v následujícím věku. Kniha má mezioborové rozpětí a autor se jistě pohybuje mezi dějinami umění (dějinami architektury, urbanismu, ale také výtvarné kultury), obecnými dějinami, ale například i statistikou. Jako zdrojů Zatloukal netradičně využívá – kromě klasických archiválií a literatury – rovněž dobový denní tisk, což značně prohlubuje plastičnost nazírání a chápání. Výpravná obrazová publikace se šesti sty barevnými reprodukcemi je členěna do sedmi oddílů a celkem třiceti kapitol, z nichž podstatná část je věnovaná Olomouci. Kniha detailně popisuje její vývoj počínající snahou vyrovnat se s josefínskou proměnou někdejšího duchovního centra Moravy v posádkové město (což souviselo se zrušením a následně většinou i zbořením dvou třetin zdejších kostelů a klášterů) a pokračující až k pozdně klasicistní měšťanské stavební produkci, architektuře romantického i přísného historismu, secesi ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Physical and personality traits of Charles IV Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia - Jan Royt, Jan Bartoníček, Emanuel Vlček

On the occasion of the 600th anniversary of the death of Charles IV in 1978, Professor Emanuel Vlček, MD, DSc conducted research of the skeletal remains of the Pater patriae, which brought a number of surprising findings, important to a whole range of scientific disciplines at Charles University, and cast light on significant events in Charles' life as well as on the cause of his death. The research has presented this prominent ruler as a human being, an ordinary mortal, suffering from many injuries and chronic diseases with which he was coping with indefatigable will, keeping in mind his commitments to God and Kingdom of Bohemia. It may be that all the pain and suffering also influenced his spirituality and his efforts to find salvation by attempting to realize his concept of the supreme being (Imitatio Christi). The results of the research by Professor Vlček have been repeatedly published, but until now we have had no representative publication in English. The forthcoming celebrations of the 700th anniversary of Charles' birth offer an opportunity to fill this gap.

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Slavná lázeňská města Evropy - Lubomír Zeman

Kniha Slavná lázeňská města Evropy, kterou vydalo v roce 2022 nakladatelství FOIBOS BOOKS s.r.o. v edici Světové památky UNESCO, představuje nadnárodní kulturní statek Slavná lázeňská města Evropy / The Great Spa Towns of Europe, a to v celé šíři problematiky lázeňského dědictví, které bylo díky uznání výjimečné světové hodnoty nejvýznamnějších příkladů ohodnoceno za světové dědictví hodné ochrany. Lázně a lázeňství jsou součástí evropské kulturní tradice, představují jedinečný kulturní fenomén, který pomohl formovat Evropu a byl vzorem pro celý svět. A přední místo zde náleží lázeňským městům v západních Čechách, Karlovým Varům, Mariánským Lázním a Františkovým Lázním. Nová kniha představuje nejen tuto trojici lázeňských měst v Čechách, ale také ostatní evropské lázně zařazené na seznam kulturního dědictví UNESCO a to Baden bei Wien (Rakousko), Spa (Belgie), Vichy (Francie), Bad Ems (Německo), Baden-Baden (Německo), Bad Kissingen (Německo), Montecatini Terme (Itálie) a Bath (Velká Británie. Záměrem je vzbudit zájem návštěvníků a hostů k návštěvě zmiňovaných měst a iniciovat osobní poznání všech jejich krás, včetně vyzkoušení lázeňského procesu doslova na vlastní kůži. Lázně, které po právu patří mezi jedinečné světové dědictví lidské civilizace, si nesporně zaslouží hlubší poznání, a to nejen vnějšího pozlátka, ale i vnitřní podstaty lázeňství s osobními zážitky z tradiční lázeňské ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Středověké hrady v Čechách a na Moravě - Tomáš Durdík, Pavel Bolina

Kniha je shrnutím studia středověkých hradů během posledních třiceti let na celém území České republiky a svým pojetím se poněkud odlišuje od doposud publikovaných prací. V úvodu je nastíněna koncepce knihy a přehled důležitých etap studia středověkých hradů u nás. Vlastní text se skládá ze tří částí. První část nazvaná Hradní dispozice a její prvky, která bývá v evropské literatuře označována jako Burgenkunde, si všímá jednotlivých prvků tvořících hradní dispozici, jejich morfologie, typologie, souvislostí a vývoje. Druhá část knihy je věnována hradní typologii. Třetí část tvoří do základních etap členěný nástin vývoje hradů v Čechách a na Moravě od 12. do počátku 16. století. Kniha obsahuje bohatý, většinou doposud nepublikovaný obrazový materiál - fotografie, plány, stará vyobrazení.

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150 Spas You Need to Visit Before You Die - Devorah Lev-Tov

A curated list of 150 exceptional spas across various countries and regions, each renowned for its unique treatments, breathtaking locations, and exceptional wellness experiencesThis book highlights and explores some of the world''s most extraordinary and luxurious spa destinations. It offers readers a curated list of 150 exceptional spas across various countries and regions, each renowned for its unique treatments, breathtaking locations, and exceptional wellness experiences. Includes detailed insights into each featured spa, its amenities, signature treatments, wellness philosophies, and the overall ambiance. Readers can expect to find a combination of destination spas, resort spas, urban retreats, and wellness centers that offer a diverse range of holistic therapies, relaxation techniques, and rejuvenating experiences. It could serve as both a practical travel guide for spa enthusiasts and a source of inspiration for those seeking ultimate relaxation and self-care experiences. A bucket-list reference for spa enthusiasts, travelers, and wellness seekers, providing a curated selection of some of the world''s most indulgent and transformative spa experiences.

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The Shape of Things Unseen - Adam Zeman

A compelling insight into how our imagination works, based on the latest scientific researchPeople often think of imagination as something used only in creative endeavours.In fact, we use imagination constantly as we reminisce, anticipate, plan, daydream, read, create imagined worlds. The truth is we live in the here and now much less than we tend to think. Imagination isn't the exception in our daily lives; it's our default setting.Yet only now are we beginning to understand exactly how it works.From hallucination to sleepwalking, from REM sleep to delusions, neurologist Adam Zeman brilliantly guides us through the latest scientific studies in the world of the imagination. He draws on research in neuroscience, the study of human origins and child development to show how the human brain is above all else a creative, imaginative organ - and that we have evolved to share what we imagine.Our brains behave in strikingly similar ways when we observe, remember, imagine or act. Imagine looking at a cube and your eye will trace the contours of the cube as if you were actually seeing it.Yet it turns out that people differ hugely in their imaginative experience. Some people lack sensory imagery altogether - they would be ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Shape of Things Unseen - Adam Zeman

‘Fascinating, absorbing and educative’ A. C. Grayling‘Highly original and beautifully written’ Dominic LawsonA compelling insight into how our imagination works, based on the latest scientific research.People often think of imagination as something used only in creative endeavours. In fact, we use imagination constantly as we reminisce, anticipate, plan, daydream, read, create imagined worlds. The truth is we live in the here and now much less than we tend to think. Imagination isn’t the exception in our daily lives; it’s our default setting. Yet only now are we beginning to understand exactly how it works.From hallucination to sleepwalking, from REM sleep to delusions, neurologist Adam Zeman brilliantly guides us through the latest scientific studies in the world of the imagination. He draws on research in neuroscience, the study of human origins and child development to show how the human brain is above all else a creative, imaginative organ – and that we have evolved to share what we imagine.Our brains behave in strikingly similar ways when we observe, remember, imagine or act. Imagine looking at a cube and your eye will trace the contours of the cube as if you were actually seeing it. Yet it turns out that people differ ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Queens of Bohemia - Darren Coffield

Our story begins in 1920s London, at a time when women’s rights were surging after the long battle for suffrage and nightclubs emerged as spaces where single women could socialise unchaperoned. This was the age of the dance craze and the gender-bending ‘Flapper’, who inspired the creation of the Gargoyle club, a nocturnal hunting ground for Femmes Fatales.Meanwhile, London’s Bohemia was ruled by the ‘Queen of Clubs’, Kate Meyrick; the taboo-breaking ‘Tiger Woman’, Betty May; the original ‘Chelsea Girl’, Viva King; the artist, Nina Hamnett; the ‘Euston Road Venus’, Sonia Orwell; and Isabel Rawsthorne, artist, spy, pornographer, model and muse … to name but a few.Using previously unpublished memoirs and interviews, Queens of Bohemia creates a soundscape of voices that gives the reader a taste of their world, so exotic and yet often wracked with despair. It offers a unique insight into a generation of women for whom ideals of duty and self-sacrifice had been debunked by the horrors of war and whose morality resided in being true to one’s self, as they took their struggle for freedom into the wider world and learned to value their individuality along the way.

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Love Letters of Great Men and Women - Ursula Doyle

From the private papers of Jane Austen and Mozart to those of Anne Boleyn and Nelson, Love Letters of Great Men and Women collects together some of the most romantic letters in history. For some of these great men, love is a ‘delicious poison’ (William Congreve); for others, ‘a nice soft wife on a sofa with good fire, & books & music’ (Charles Darwin). Love can scorch like the heat of the sun (Henry VIII), or penetrate the depths of one’s heart like a cooling rain (Flaubert). But what about the other side of the story? What of the secret hopes and lives of some of the greatest women in history? Taken together, these love letters show that perhaps little has changed over the last 2,000 years. Passion, jealousy, hope and longing are all represented here – as is the simple pleasure of sending a letter to, and receiving one from, the person you love most. Includes letters by: Anne Boleyn * Beethoven * Edith Wharton * Mark Twain * Mary Wordsworth * Nell Gwyn (mistress of Charles II) * Elizabeth Barrett Browning * GK Chesterton * Queen Victoria * Napoleon Bonaparte * The Empress Josephine * Mary Wollstonecraft * ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland - Dr Paul Waring, Martin Townsend

Third edition of the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the larger moths of Great Britain and Ireland.This latest edition of the Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland has been fully revised, updated and restructured, bringing it in line with the latest thinking in taxonomy. Moths are illustrated in their natural resting postures, and there are also paintings of different forms, underwings and other details to help with identification.New descriptions and illustrations have been included for species that have been newly recorded in Britain and Ireland since the last edition of the guide was published. The text descriptions of all other species – covering field characters and similar species, flight season, life cycle, larval foodplants, and habitat – have been revised and updated where necessary, and particular attention has been paid to updating the distribution information, which is now supported by maps.The revised general introduction explains how the methods of identifying and recording moths have evolved over recent years with the advent of new technologies and as a result of data analysis.

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Graves of the Great and Famous - Alastair Horne

Arranged thematically into 75 entries, Graves of the Great & Famous tours the world exploring the resting places of leading artists, thinkers, scientists, sports people, revolutionaries, politicians, and pioneers. From Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, and Princess Diana to Napoleon Bonaparte, Eva Peron, and John Gotti, this book provides a guide to the graves of some of the most renowned figures (good and bad) throughout history. Some, such as communist leaders Ho Chi Minh and Vladimir Lenin, are interred in great mausoleums, where they are visited by millions each year; others are buried in little-known country graveyards. Featuring photographs of graves, cemeteries, graveyards, and mausoleums, Graves of the Great & Famous is a compact guide to the final resting place of the famous—and infamous.

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