half an hour from paris annabel simms

Fully revised and updated edition, now in full color and with two new chapters: Brunoy and Parc Saint Cloud. The spectacular medieval castle where Henry V died, Napoleon’s private château, dancing in fifties guinguette cafés, a Victorian gunpowder factory – these are just some of the unexpected delights discovered by Annabel Simms just half an hour from Paris. Following the format of her small classic, An Hour from Paris, and written with the same delight in the little-known treasures of the Île de France, the revised edition of Half an Hour from Paris now presents twelve new destinations easy to reach from central Paris, each with a carefully planned walk, ample meanderings through the cultural, historical and social milieu, comprehensive practical information and clear, detailed maps.

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The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog by Jeremy Strong has become a children''s classic!From The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog to karate princesses and hot cross bottoms, there''s a Jeremy Strong story to suit every child''s sense of humour. Jeremy''s readers range from 7 to teen, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Morris Gleitzman.Streaker is a mixed-up kind of dog...with quite a bit of Ferrari and a large chunk of whirlwind.Streaker is no ordinary dog. She''s a rocket on four legs with a woof attached, and Trevor has got until the end of the holidays to train her. If he fails, he''ll lose his bet with horrible Charlie Smugg, and something very, very yucky involving frogspawn will happen...Award-winning Jeremy Strong has written many funny books for kids aged 7-teen, including My Dad''s Got an Alligator and My Brother''s Famous Bottom. Most of which are illustrated by Nick Sharratt, who also illustrates for Jacqueline Wilson! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog is back causing more chaos and getting into more trouble in Return of the Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog, Lost! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog, Wanted! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog, Christmas Chaos for the Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog and The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog Goes for Gold - guaranteed to have you laughing your socks off!

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From The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog to karate princesses and hot cross bottoms, there''s a Jeremy Strong story to suit every child''s sense of humour. Jeremy''s readers range from 7 to teen, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Andy Stanton.Streaker the dog is brilliant at many things but most of all she''s brilliant at getting into TROUBLE!Something MYSTERIOUS has happened to Streaker''s puppies and Trevor is on a detective mission to find them. But with Streaker causing MAYHEM everywhere she goes, can Trevor track down the puppies before Christmas?Award-winning Jeremy Strong has written many wacky books for children aged 7-teen, including My Dad''s Got an Alligator and My Brother''s Famous Bottom. Most of which are illustrated by Nick Sharratt, who also illustrates for Jacqueline Wilson! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog is back causing more chaos and getting into more trouble in The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog, Lost! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog, Wanted! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog and The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog Goes for Gold - guaranteed to have you laughing your socks off! Join Jeremy''s Krazy Klub at jeremystrong.co.uk

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Hudební Blu-ray - An Hour Before It's Dark je devatenácté studiové album britské neoprogresivní rockové kapely Marillion z roku 2022. An Hour Before It's Dark je devatenácté studiové album britské neoprogresivní rockové kapely Marillion z roku 2022. Rok vydání : 2022 (19.album) Blu-Ray bull; Celé album ve Stereo A 5.1 96kHz 24bitovým zvukem bull; „An Hour Before It's Dark” Tvorba Dokumentu (HD) Ve Stereu Seznam stop Blu-ray Be Hard On Yourself / I. The Tear In The Big Picture / II. Lust For Luxury / III. You Can Learn / Reprogram The Gene / I. Invincible / II. Trouble-Free Life / III. A Cure For Us? / Only A Kiss (Instrumental) / Murder Machines / The Crow And The Nightingale / Sierra Leone / I. Chance In A Million / II. The White Sand / III. The Diamond / IV. The Blue Warm Air / V. More Than A Treasure / Care / I. Maintenance Drugs / II. An Houre Before It #039;s Dark / III. Every Call / IV. Angels Of Earth

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Hudební DVD - An Hour Before It's Dark je devatenácté studiové album britské neoprogresivní rockové kapely Marillion z roku 2022. An Hour Before It's Dark je devatenácté studiové album britské neoprogresivní rockové kapely Marillion z roku 2022. Rok vydání : 2022 (19.album) DVD bull; Celé album ve Stereo A 5.1 96kHz 24bitovým zvukem bull; „An Hour Before It's Dark” Tvorba Dokumentu (HD) Ve Stereu Seznam stop CD Be Hard On Yourself / I. The Tear In The Big Picture / II. Lust For Luxury / III. You Can Learn / Reprogram The Gene / I. Invincible / II. Trouble-Free Life / III. A Cure For Us? / Only A Kiss (Instrumental) / Murder Machines / The Crow And The Nightingale / Sierra Leone / I. Chance In A Million / II. The White Sand / III. The Diamond / IV. The Blue Warm Air / V. More Than A Treasure / Care / I. Maintenance Drugs / II. An Houre Before It #039;s Dark / III. Every Call / IV. Angels Of Earth DVD Be Hard On Yourself / I. The Tear In The Big Picture /...

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Hudební CD - An Hour Before It's Dark je devatenácté studiové album britské neoprogresivní rockové kapely Marillion z roku 2022. An Hour Before It's Dark je devatenácté studiové album britské neoprogresivní rockové kapely Marillion z roku 2022. Rok vydání : 2022 (19.album) Seznam stop CD Be Hard On Yourself / I. The Tear In The Big Picture / II. Lust For Luxury / III. You Can Learn / Reprogram The Gene / I. Invincible / II. Trouble-Free Life / III. A Cure For Us? / Only A Kiss (Instrumental) / Murder Machines / The Crow And The Nightingale / Sierra Leone / I. Chance In A Million / II. The White Sand / III. The Diamond / IV. The Blue Warm Air / V. More Than A Treasure / Care / I. Maintenance Drugs / II. An Houre Before It #039;s Dark / III. Every Call / IV. Angels Of Earth

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LP vinyl - An Hour Before It's Dark je devatenácté studiové album britské neoprogresivní rockové kapely Marillion z roku 2022. An Hour Before It's Dark je devatenácté studiové album britské neoprogresivní rockové kapely Marillion z roku 2022. Rok vydání : 2022 (19.album) Seznam stop LP 1,2 Be Hard On Yourself / I. The Tear In The Big Picture / II. Lust For Luxury / III. You Can Learn / Reprogram The Gene / I. Invincible / II. Trouble-Free Life / III. A Cure For Us? / Only A Kiss (Instrumental) / Murder Machines / The Crow And The Nightingale / Sierra Leone / I. Chance In A Million / II. The White Sand / III. The Diamond / IV. The Blue Warm Air / V. More Than A Treasure / Care / I. Maintenance Drugs / II. An Houre Before It #039;s Dark / III. Every Call / IV. Angels Of Earth

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Hudební CD - An Hour Before It's Dark je devatenácté studiové album britské neoprogresivní rockové kapely Marillion z roku 2022. An Hour Before It's Dark je devatenácté studiové album britské neoprogresivní rockové kapely Marillion z roku 2022. Rok vydání : 2022 (19.album) Seznam stop CD Be Hard On Yourself / I. The Tear In The Big Picture / II. Lust For Luxury / III. You Can Learn / Reprogram The Gene / I. Invincible / II. Trouble-Free Life / III. A Cure For Us? / Only A Kiss (Instrumental) / Murder Machines / The Crow And The Nightingale / Sierra Leone / I. Chance In A Million / II. The White Sand / III. The Diamond / IV. The Blue Warm Air / V. More Than A Treasure / Care / I. Maintenance Drugs / II. An Houre Before It #039;s Dark / III. Every Call / IV. Angels Of Earth

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LP vinyl - An Hour Before It's Dark je devatenácté studiové album britské neoprogresivní rockové kapely Marillion z roku 2022. An Hour Before It's Dark je devatenácté studiové album britské neoprogresivní rockové kapely Marillion z roku 2022. Barva LP : Oranžová Rok vydání : 2022 (19.album) Seznam stop LP 1,2 Be Hard On Yourself / I. The Tear In The Big Picture / II. Lust For Luxury / III. You Can Learn / Reprogram The Gene / I. Invincible / II. Trouble-Free Life / III. A Cure For Us? / Only A Kiss (Instrumental) / Murder Machines / The Crow And The Nightingale / Sierra Leone / I. Chance In A Million / II. The White Sand / III. The Diamond / IV. The Blue Warm Air / V. More Than A Treasure / Care / I. Maintenance Drugs / II. An Houre Before It #039;s Dark / III. Every Call / IV. Angels Of Earth

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Mystery, danger and unexpected love in the Canadian Rockies—a clean and wholesome romance filled with adventure and heart. In the majestic Rockies, a Parisian fashionista uncovers secrets that threaten her heart and her family. When fashionista Annette Dupont and her sister Gabrielle fly from Paris to visit the family ranch, they're met with unexpected trouble before even stepping off the plane. The sisters are forced to stay in the home of a neighbour when the ranch is sabotaged, leaving them to face a series of attacks that threaten their safety. Annette finds herself at the center of the mystery behind their cause, determined to unravel the truth before her family loses their land. But things are further complicated when Annette meets their handsome yet aloof host, Jeff Douglas. Despite his prickly demeanor, Annette can't help but be drawn to him, especially when he teaches her how to ride a beautiful dapple-grey mare. But can she really fall for a man who doesn't know Gucci from a gopher hole?Annette talks Gabrielle into a late-night sleuthing expedition that leads them into danger. With their safety and the future of the ranch at stake, they must race to uncover the truth and put a stop to the attacks. But as Annette digs deeper, she realizes the culprit is more dangerous than anyone suspected. With Love From Paris is the fifth book in the Chateau de Belliveau series—a journey filled with love, danger and the power of family. Praise for the Chateau de Belliveau series:????? I loved this book! I adore Paris but I have lived in the American southwest and have traveled through the Canadian Rockies - this wonderful tale says it all!!????? Can’t wait for another book by Helen????? A beautiful story you will enjoy. ????? If you want a relaxing feel-good read, I recommend this series. ????? I could not put this book down????? A simple escapist romance????? Wonderfully romantic.

Objev podobné jako With Love From Paris - Helen Row Toews

There was something coming to her and she was waiting for it, fearfully. What was it? She did not know; it was too subtle and elusive to nameNuns, maidens, adventurers – with electricity, The Story of an Hour collects stories of female freedom, as Kate Chopin asks the question: what will emancipation feel like for her, looking at the horizon and the future, to the frontier?

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''She was a literary treasure, and her books will continue to delight for many years to come.'' - Philip Pullman, author of His Dark MaterialsA beguiling, enthralling regency romance from Joan Aiken, The Girl from Paris is the third and final book in her Paget family saga. Perfect for fans of Jane Austen and Bridgerton.Longing to flout convention and spread her wings in Society, Ellen Paget accepts a position as a governess in Paris. Old family friend Benedict Masham has long carried a torch for Ellen and is naturally stunned when she makes her departure. But when family tragedy and a subsequent scandal force Ellen to return to London, Benedict''s passion is reignited and he vows to express his love through unwavering help and support.Ellen will need to use all of her ingenuity and daring to solve the mysteries of the past and present and keep her family safe. But will she also find romance in a place she least expected?''The tale has echoes of both Charlotte and Emily Brontë, but the fast moving narrative and thoroughly modern sense of the ambiguities of character are all Miss Aiken’s own'' – Guardian''Joan Aiken blends elements of Villette, George Eliot and Thomas Hardy'' – Observer

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Five Ballets from Paris and St. Petersburg offers fascinating new looks at five classic story ballets: Giselle (1841), Paquita (1846), Le Corsaire (1856), La Bayadère (1877), and Raymonda (1898), drawing on a treasure trove of manuscripts that offer explicit written information about how many nineteenth-century ballets were performed in their earliest incarnations. Bursting with details forgotten for more than a century, these manuscripts bring the ballets to life by disclosing steps, floor patterns, and mime conversations as well as valuable insight into how the music helped create the drama.Generously enriched with more than 50 images and more than 350 musical examples, the book also includes, in appendices, English translations of seven French and Russian librettos. Emerging from the plenteous new findings in this book is a fresh portrait of a living, breathing art form with strong audience appeal. Simply put, Five Ballets fills huge gaps in dance history, inviting both general readers and specialists to rethink the usual narratives about nineteenth-century ballet, its music, characters, and choreographies, its depictions of Others and Elsewhere, and the careers of its major choreographers. It also offers a rich resource to practitioners seeking to learn how the makers of these five classic ballets found such great success.

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LP vinyl - Leonard Bernstein byl jedním z nejvýznamnějších dirigentů své doby a prvním americkým dirigentem, který vedl významný americký symfonický orchestr. Leonard Bernstein byl jedním z nejvýznamnějších dirigentů své doby a prvním americkým dirigentem, který vedl významný americký symfonický orchestr. Byl hudebním ředitelem Newyorské filharmonie a dirigoval přední světové orchestry. Jako uznávaný klavírista často dirigoval klavírní koncerty. To je případ této legendární nahrávky Gershwinovy RHAPSODY IN BLUE společně s Columbia Symphony Orchestra. Seznam stop Strana A Rhapsody In Blue Strana B An American In Paris

Objev podobné jako Bernstein Leonard: An American In Paris / Rhapsody In Blue - LP (4260494436730)

Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Paris.Discover Paris'' most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from beholding the beauty of Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris to dancing the night away in Bastille, and visiting the world''s first elevated park atop a railway viaduct.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Paris travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning trips of 1-2 weeks or moreUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Paris and connect experiences together with easeCreate your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Day itineraries with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, plus day trips from Paris so you can explore the surrounding areasGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including experiencing the Eiffel Tower, exploring Bois de Boulogne, and seeing the prestigious Père Lachaise CemeterySpecial features on eating and drinking like a Parisian, exploring the Louvre, Notre Dame guideExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Parisian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of ParisCovers Eiffel Tower & Western Paris, Champs-Élysées & Grands Boulevards, Louvre & Les Halles, Montmartre & Northern Paris, Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville, Bastille & Eastern Paris, The Islands, Latin Quarter, St-Germain & Les Invalides, Montparnasse & Southern Paris plus day trips to Versailles, Chartres, Château de Fontainebleau, Giverny Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet''s Paris.

Objev podobné jako Lonely Planet Paris - Lonely Planet, Jean-Bernard Carillet, Alexis Averbuck, Fabienne Fong Yan, Rooksana Hossenally, Nicola Leigh Stewart, Madeleine R

“Impactful”, “Engaging”, “Vibrant” ― School Library Journal“Ticket to independence, creativity and family adventure” ― Parenthood360“Fuel your wanderlust” ― Total Girl Magazine“Guaranteed to have you wishing your grown-up guides were this cool” ― Parenthood360Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid''s travel guides featuring the most amazing cities around the world. Paris, here we come!Did you know that Paris is home to a secret underground city, or that the Eiffel Tower was the first structure on Earth to reach 1,000 feet (305 m) tall, or that there’s a palace nearby with more than 2,000 rooms? Ignite curious minds with this fascinating guidebook for children and unlock the magic of Paris once and for all.Inside A Kid''s Guide to Paris:The perfect introduction to Paris for kids Take with you on your travels or make epic discoveries from the comfort of homePacked with wow-factor facts, ''what''s the difference?'' challenges and vibrant photographyReveals ''Secrets of the City'' and spotlights weird, wacky and lesser-known sights (there''s even a huge playground slide that looks like a dragon!)Insider scoop on how to get around using public transport; places to play; epic views; where and what to eat; strolling the Champs-Élysées; famous monuments; gardens and outdoor spaces; wildlife in the city; and moreAwesome illustrated maps provide kids with an overview of Paris'' top sights and neighborhoods Written by Paige Towler, author of children''s books including Mysterious, Marvelous Octopus!; How it Happened: Pizza, Yoga, Animals; and more The ultimate one-stop shop for mini-explorers to learn all about Paris - plus discover more amazing cities in the series including London, Rome and New York City. Let the adventure begin!

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"In The Half-Life of Love, Brianna Bourne offers us a moving and enthralling story that reminds us that love lights our way as we all travel in death’s shadow." --Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of In the Wild Light and The Serpent KingFlint Larsen has 41 days, 9 hours, and 42 minutes to live. He’s known exactly when he’s going to die since he was eight years old and half-lifed, a small twinge that tells a person when they’ve lived half their life. From that moment, Flint’s done everything he can to make his death more bearable. Cutting off all his friends, refusing to eat his favorite foods, reading only the most depressing literature by long-dead writers. He plans to spend his final days back in his hometown with his parents, quietly waiting to die.But then he meets September Harrington, an utter explosion of brilliance and fun, and all his plans fly out the window. September has dedicated herself to curing the half-life, landing a coveted internship at the world-renowned Half-Life Institute. She has her own past that she’s refusing to deal with, choosing instead to spend her nights living it up with her friends and her days deep in the lab, where she’s working to find a cure.When their worlds collide, it feels like the start of an epic, once-in-a-lifetime love. Only Flint can’t bring himself to tell September he’s dying, and September’s keeping secrets too. The closer they get, the less time they have together and the more their secrets threaten to destroy everything. Can September and Flint save each other, or are their days numbered from the start?

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The only Paris walking guide with 3d maps. Paris is a wonderful city for walking but where do you start? Right here with our Paris Walks guide. Explore Paris on foot with these wonderful and insightful routes. Plan your time with the unique bird’s-eye view illustrations that capture the spirit of this incredible city. Easy to find the way - the routes are shown on unique aerial-view maps giving you a detailed street layout as well as the look of your surroundings so you can really get your bearingsFriendly, accessible information - the maps are supported by personal insights and advice, including food, drink and shopping along the way. We’ll introduce you to all the must-see areasMost of the routes take about an hour - but if you’re planning to fit all the sightseeing in as well then allow two to three hoursDesign your day - if you fancy a longer expedition it’s easy to link the routes to make a day of itPocket-sized - easy to pop in your pocket for quick reference as you explore Following these walks is like being shown around by an exceptionally knowledgeable friend. They’re fun and they’ll help you fit it all together. And you’ll discover secret places and plenty of interesting things you never knew about the city along the way. Escape the crowds and the queues with Paris Walks. Discover all of Paris with this inspirational guide and unique bird’s-eye view maps and illustrations.Â

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Streets of Paris brings together the work of 37 famous photographers who capture the diverse life of the city. From Notre-Dame to the Champs-Elysées, the Seine and other Paris-specific highlights, this collection shows lively neighbourhoods and banlieues that together form an atmospheric portrait.Paris is one of the most vibrant cultural metropolises in the world. It is therefore almost impossible to capture the city''s many facets through a single lens. Streets of Paris brings together the work of 37 Parisian-born photographers and shows extraordinary views of Haussmann-style buildings, landmarks such as the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, creating an atmospheric portrait of the city. Images of lively artistic and fashionable neighbourhoods alternate with lesser-known impressions from the banlieues - all of which make Streets of Paris a declaration of love to the ‘City of Light’.Â

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From Paris to the Wild West—a sweet and wholesome romance of love, betrayal and the courage to trust again. A cowboy's love, a city of dreams and a choice that could change everything. When Gabrielle Gagnon discovers her ex-boyfriend's deceitful life, she realizes she must move on from the betrayal if she is to ever make a home for herself in Paris. Her quest for peace leads her to Andrew Tremblay, a disarmingly handsome cowboy from Canada, who unexpectedly inherits a wine shop in the heart of the Marais. Despite their differences, they form a bond that begins to blossom into love. But their burgeoning romance is threatened when an ominous letter arrives, casting a pall of danger over Gabrielle's life. To protect Andrew from the darkness of her past, Gabrielle tries to push him away. But with danger closing in and law enforcement unable to help, she must decide whether to trust the rugged yet tender man from the Wild West. Will their love conquer all, or will darkness win?When Love Blooms in Paris is the fourth book in the Chateau de Belliveau series. In this enchanting tale of romance and suspense, love is put to the ultimate test. Praise for the Chateau de Belliveau series:????? Wonderfully romantic, I couldn’t put it down!????? I felt like I was there on holiday. ????? The descriptions of Paris were wonderfully detailed and had me feeling as though I walked the streets. ????? Light, fun, romantic… totally recommend!????? A beautiful story you will enjoy. ????? If you want a relaxing feel-good read, I recommend this series. ????? I adore France and travel there often, and this book truly represents the real spirit of the French people.

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Trope Paris, the sixth volume in the Trope City Editions series, celebrates the architecture and urban landscapes of France''s capital city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. The collection highlights the photographic images of 17 independent photographers from Paris and beyond, who through their passion for the craft, creative development, and social media smarts have attracted impressive followings on Instagram. This carefully curated and bound collection of over 200 photographs offers a new perspective on Paris. Each chapter is accompanied by a map, along with the locations where the photographs were taken. From Montmartre and the Sacre-Coeur to the lights of the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysee to the magnificence of the Eiffel Tower, these images command a strong point of view: digitally processed, filtered, toned, de-saturated, sharpened, for a very urban sensibility. Showcasing both the historic elegance and quiet glamour of contemporary Paris, the images reveal distinctive and dramatic visions of one of the world’s greatest cities. Featured photographers include: Elisabeth Argillier, Kwe Bentum, Julien Coudrot, Christian Dumont, Dominique Dutronc, Nathalie Geoffrey, Aurélie Guisiano, Kate Landers, Sam Landers, Max Leitner, Tatiana Liccia, Tom Maday, Jean-Philippe Mattei, Declan McWhinney, Cyril Mouty, Eren Sarigul, and Michael Sidofsky.

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Kniha - autor Lucy Foley, 320 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá From the New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List comes a new locked room mystery, set in a Paris apartment building in which every resident has something to hide… Jess needs a fresh start. She’s broke and alone, and she’s just left her job under less than ideal circumstances. Her half-brother Ben didn’t sound thrilled when she asked if she could crash with him for a bit, but he didn’t say no, and surely everything will look better from Paris. Only when she shows up – to find a very nice apartment, could Ben really have afforded this? – he’s not there. The longer Ben stays missing, the more Jess starts to dig into her brother’s situation, and the more questions she has. Ben’s neighbors are an eclectic bunch, and not particularly friendly. Jess may have come to Paris to escape her past, but it’s starting to look like it’s Ben’s future that’s in question. The socialite – The...

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Join a young girl and her grandad as they walk round Paris – explore a bustling market, marvel at its beautiful buildings and indulge in tasty treats in this child-friendly tribute to an incomparable city.Paris – the most beautiful city in the world! The most romantic! It’s the perfect place for a girl and her grandad to spend the day. Join them as they explore Paris’s iconic landmarks and experience its culture and style first-hand: visit a traditional street market, climb to the top of Notre-Dame, wander through the Tuileries Gardens and gaze up at the Eiffel Tower. Salvatore Rubbino''s friendly text and fresh, lively illustrations beautifully capture the delight of a young visitor experiencing the wonders of Paris – the City of Lights!

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Don''t miss Lucy Foley''s new book, The Midnight Feast, coming June 18th!THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Told in rotating points of view, this Tilt-A-Whirl of a novel brims with jangly tension – an undeniably engrossing guessing game.” — Vogue"[A] clever, cliff-hanger-filled thriller." — PeopleFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List comes a new locked room mystery, set in a Paris apartment building in which every resident has something to hide… Jess needs a fresh start. She’s broke and alone, and she’s just left her job under less than ideal circumstances. Her half-brother Ben didn’t sound thrilled when she asked if she could crash with him for a bit, but he didn’t say no, and surely everything will look better from Paris. Only when she shows up – to find a very nice apartment, could Ben really have afforded this? – he’s not there.The longer Ben stays missing, the more Jess starts to dig into her brother’s situation, and the more questions she has. Ben’s neighbors are an eclectic bunch, and not particularly friendly. Jess may have come to Paris to escape her past, but it’s starting to look like it’s Ben’s future that’s in question.The socialite – The nice guy – The alcoholic – The girl on the verge – The conciergeEveryone''s a neighbor. Everyone''s a suspect. And everyone knows something they’re not telling.

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As sensitive to human suffering as to the simple pleasures of life, Robert Doisneau is one of the most celebrated exponents of the Photographie humaniste that swept through the 1950s. Cherished in particular for his soulful portraits of Paris, Doisneau demonstrated a unique ability to find – and perfectly frame – charismatic characters, entertaining episodes, and fleeting moments of humor and affection.A summation of a spectacular career, this extensive Doisneau collection includes all his best-loved images from Paris alongside many lesser-known compositions which equally rejoice in “the ordinary gestures of ordinary people in ordinary situations.” The many quotations from the photographer throughout the volume immerse the reader in Doisneau’s thoughts and give verbal expression to the sensitivity, warmth, and wit which characterize his pictures.Through the images, we are transported to the grim suburbs of Doisneau’s youth and to the world of manual labor whose nobility he so admired. A number of color shots of the transformed suburbs of Doisneau’s childhood reveal a different, more critical eye to the master photographer.For this new monograph on all aspects of the life and oeuvre of Robert Doisneau, his longtime friend and TASCHEN author Jean Claude Gautrand had unlimited access to the extensive photo archive Atelier Robert Doisneau. The preface is by Doisneau’s daughters Francine Deroudille and Annette Doisneau.

Objev podobné jako Robert Doisneau. Paris. 45th Ed.

As sensitive to human suffering as to the simple pleasures of life, Robert Doisneau is one of the most celebrated exponents of the Photographie humaniste that swept through the 1950s. Cherished in particular for his soulful portraits of Paris, Doisneau demonstrated a unique ability to find – and perfectly frame – charismatic characters, entertaining episodes, and fleeting moments of humor and affection. A summation of a spectacular career, this extensive Doisneau collection includes all his best-loved images from Paris alongside many lesser-known compositions which equally rejoice in “the ordinary gestures of ordinary people in ordinary situations.” The many quotations from the photographer throughout the volume immerse the reader in Doisneau’s thoughts and give verbal expression to the sensitivity, warmth, and wit which characterize his pictures.Through the images, we are transported to the grim suburbs of Doisneau’s youth; the world of manual labor whose nobility he so admired; and to the studios of the many groundbreaking artists that Doisneau captured in moments of reflection and creativity. A number of color shots of the transformed suburbs of Doisneau’s childhood reveal a different, more critical eye to the master photographer. For this new monograph on all aspects of the life and oeuvre of Robert Doisneau, his longtime friend and TASCHEN author Jean Claude Gautrand had unlimited access to the extensive photo archive Atelier Robert Doisneau.The preface is by Doisneau’s daughters Francine Deroudille and Annette Doisneau.

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This year's most sought-after invitation must surely be that of the Bridgerton masquerade ball, to be held Monday next. Will some fortunate young lady use the mystery of a masquerade night to snare one of the eligible bachelors? Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, May 1815Sophie Beckett never dreamt she would sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball - or that 'Prince Charming' would be waiting there for her! Though the daughter of an earl, Sophie had been relegated to the role of servant by her disdainful stepmother. But that night, spinning in the strong arms of the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton, she felt like royalty. Yet she knows all enchantments must end.But Sophie has reckoned without Benedict's determined heart: he has sworn to find and wed his mystery miss, for he knows this is his only chance for a fairy tale love . . .Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . .

Objev podobné jako Bridgerton: An Offer From A Gentleman (Bridgertons Book 3) - Julia Quinnová

While dragging the Daltons back to a new prison after their umpteenth escape, Luke comes across a French sculptor, Bartholdi, who''s touring the West with a strange sculpture: a colossal hand holding a torch. In fact, it''s part of the now famous Statue of Liberty, and Bartholdi is raising funds towards its construction and transport from France. It''s not long before our cowboy is recruited by his government to escort Lady Liberty all the way from Paris!

Objev podobné jako Lucky Luke Vol. 71: A Cowboy in Paris - Jul

AN ENTERTAINING AND STYLISH EXPLORATION OF FOOD AND NATIONALITY, FROM AWARD-WINNING WRITER ANYA VON BREMZEN'This voyage into culinary myth-making is essential reading... I couldn't love it more!' Nigella Lawson'A truly captivating and evocative book. National Dish takes you on a food journey written with real warmth, wit and perception' Dan Saladino'A sparklingly intelligent examination of, and a meditation on, the interplay of cooking and identity' Spectator________In National Dish, award-winning food writer Anya von Bremzen sets out to investigate the eternal cliché that "we are what we eat". Her journey takes her from Paris to Tokyo, from Seville, Oaxaca and Naples to Istanbul. She probes the decline of France's pot-au-feu in the age of globalisation, the stratospheric rise of ramen, the legend of pizza, the postcolonial paradoxes of Mexico's mole, the community essence of tapas, and the complex legacy of multiculturalism in a meze feast. Finally she returns to her home in Queens, New York, for a bowl of Ukrainian borscht -a dish which has never felt more loaded, or more precious.As each nation's social and political identity is explored, so too is its palate. Rich in research, colourful? characters and lively wit, National Dish peels back the layers of myth and misunderstanding around world cuisines, reassessing the pivotal role of food in our cultural heritage and identity.Featuring an epilogue on Ukrainian borscht, recently granted World Heritage status by UNESCO________FURTHER PRAISE FOR NATIONAL DISH'So enlightening - as well as well so much fun to read... Von Bremzen is a superb describer of flavours and textures' Bee Wilson Financial TimesA fast-paced, entertaining travelogue, peppered with compact history lessons that reveal the surprising ways dishes become iconic' New York Times'Enchanting, fascinating, thought provoking and humorous' Claudia Roden'A playful, erudite and mouthwatering exploration of ideas around food and identity. With the help of a diverse group of characters and dishes, Anya von Bremzen highlights the intricacies and contradictions of our relationship with what we eat' Fuschia Dunlop'Anya von Bremzen's new book reads like an engrossing unputdownable novel about the perpetual soup of humanity' Oli Hercules'An evocative, gorgeously layered exercise in place-making and cultural exploration...'Boston Globe'Von Bremzen's knowledge is staggering and her writing witty, urgent and personal. I couldn't put it down' Diana Henry

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A heart-warming wartime story of love and friendship, from the author of the award-winning THE MOTHER''S DAY CLUBNorfolk, 1944Land Girls, Phylly and Gracie, have become the best of friends - but war work is never easy at Catchetts Farm . . .Poor Gracie wakes each morning worrying about whether she''ll ever get to see her airman husband again. And Phylly is trying - and failing - to encourage Jimmy, an evacuee from London, to open up about his heartbreaking past.When they meet Edwin, a handsome airman from the American Airforce, it soon becomes clear that Jimmy isn''t the only one playing his cards close to his chest. But what could Edwin wish to hide from the girls?Being a Land Girl means back-breaking work in all weathers, and the girls are determined want to do their bit to support the war effort. As their hardship grows, will the friendship between Phylly and Gracie be strong enough to see them through?A Home from Home is the perfect wartime family saga, filled with heart-warming friendships and a courageous make-do-and-mend attitude. Perfect for fans of Donna Douglas and Elaine Everest.Readers LOVE Rosie Hendry:''I highly recommend this book and give it a well-deserved five stars''''It''s books like this that remind me why I love reading . . . I can''t wait to read more from Rosie Hendry''''Fabulous - can''t wait to read the next book''''Beautifully written . . . Thank you to Rosie Hendry for writing this five-star book''''A fantastic book - highly recommended''

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An Alien Stole My Planet is a laugh-out-loud, wacky adventure through space by Pooja Puri, brilliantly illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan. It is the third book in the A Dinosaur Ate My Sister series.Before you start reading, there are a few things you should know:1. I, Esha Verma, am a genius inventor extraordinaire.2. I like lists.3. I did not mean to open up an inter-galactic portal. Some things just can''t be helped.Esha Verma, her snotty apprentice Broccoli and his secretly cunning pet tortoise are on their third adventure – this time it''s an inter-galactic mission through outer-space to stop an alien from stealing their planet!When Esha invents the Inviz-Whiz, a device designed to make the user invisible, she does not expect it to open a portal to outer space – and things go from bad to worse when Esha, Broccoli, Archibald and Broccoli''s annoying cousin Bean are immediately abducted by Goospa, an alien with an evil plan!With the help of a surly alien called Nix, Esha and the gang must race across the galaxy, navigate a Lava Marsh, fight vicious Ice Bats – and stop Bean getting into too much trouble! – to stop Goospa''s plan before it''s too late!

Objev podobné jako An Alien Stole My Planet - Pooja Puri

''I took it: - and in an hour, oh! Heavens! what a revulsion! what an upheaving, from its lowest depths, of the inner spirit! what an apocalypse of the world within me!''Thomas De Quincey''s Confessions of an English Opium-Eater (1821) launched a fascination with drug use and abuse that has continued from his day to ours. In the Confessions De Quincey invents recreational drug taking, but he also details both the lurid nightmares that beset him in the depths of his addiction as well as his humiliatingly futile attempts to renounce the drug. Suspiria de Profundis centres on the deep afflictions of De Quincey''s childhood, and examines the powerful and often paradoxical relationship between drugs and human creativity. In ''The English Mail-Coach'', the tragedies of De Quincey''s past are played out with horrifying repetitiveness against a backdrop of Britain as a Protestant and an imperial power.This edition presents De Quincey''s finest essays in impassioned autobiography, together with three appendices that are highlighted by a wealth of manuscript material related to the three main texts. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Dive into the wondrous world of water and discover the stories of more than 100 incredible aquatic lifeforms.The underwater world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom, and there is always more to learn. An Anthology of Aquatic Life is a stunning ocean encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information. Little learners will be captivated as they discover the facts, stories, and myths behind their favourite sea creatures.From the deepest, widest ocean to the tiniest puddle, this beautiful compendium takes young readers on an enthralling journey through the aquatic world, meeting amazing ocean animals, ingenious plants, and much more along the way. Stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations complement storybook descriptions about each lifeform, and children can uncover hundreds of fascinating facts as they read. Did you know that elephant seals can hold their breath underwater for more than an hour, or that the brown basilisk reptile can run across water? Discover the science of how plants have learnt to live, feed, and breathe in water, and take a look at the unique challenges of distinct ecosystems in feature spreads about rivers, lakes, wetlands, and more.Celebrate your child''s curiosity as they:Explore detailed photographs and striking illustrations of nature in actionReveal fun facts and myths about how a range of animals and plants adapt to their environmentsUncover more than 100 aquatic lifeforms, each with stunning images and captivating information.This ocean encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook-style text with out-of-this-world illustrations, which makes it a fantastic marine biology book for children who are obsessed with the underwater world, whether that’s sharks or bioluminescent fish. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 7-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn.Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom whilst uncovering: Stunning jacket detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edgesStunning photography & illustrations insideA beautiful book for the whole family to treasureA quality gift to be passed down through the generationsMore in the SeriesAnthology of Aquatic Animals is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child''s curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life.

Objev podobné jako An Anthology of Aquatic Life - Sam Hume

Milli Proust is inspired by the way plants grow in the wild, and she loves working with what she grows, creating romantic and playful designs for weddings, events, brands and personal clients. All of her crops are all grown in rhythm with nature, and are completely chemical-free in a passionate effort to protect our surrounding wildlife.In January 2017, she made the move from London, where she was born and raised, to a deeply rural pocket of West Sussex. It may be only an hour back to the city by train, but it often feels so much further away than that. She fell in love with her pocket of countryside, deep in the woods, growing as much beauty as she could. In the few years of making this her home, she has learnt to see the seasons change, not just from winter to spring, from spring to summer, but from week to week, each and every day bringing new promise, change and subtle shift.When she is not tending to the crops or creating and installing floral work, she works as an actress for radio, stage, and television.

Objev podobné jako From Seed to Bloom - Milli Proust

Inventive illustrations and an empowering story combine to introduce young readers to the world of engineering, creative thinking and problem-solving.Zara is curious about everything! Travelling around the city with her gran, she sees all kinds of fascinating things. How do roller coasters do loop-the-loops? How do planes stay up? As she marvels about how they work, Zara learns about some of the brilliant engineers who have shaped the world around her. Soon she can''t wait to start creating her own amazing inventions and become an engineer too!With pages encouraging kids to try out their very own engineering experiments such as constructing the perfect paper aeroplane and safely dropping an egg from a height, this brilliant picture book written by engineer and TV presenter Dr Shini Somara unlocks a love of engineering and celebrates women in STEM.The first book in an exciting new series. Still to come:- A Scientist Like Me- A Coder Like Me- A Mathematician Like Me

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"An NYRB Classics Original Last Words from Montmartre is a novel in letters that narrates the gradual dissolution of a relationship between two lovers and, ultimately, the complete unraveling of the narrator. In a voice that veers between extremes, from self-deprecation to hubris, compulsive repetition to sublime reflection, reticence to vulnerability, it can be read as both the author''s masterpiece and a labor of love, as well as her own suicide note. Last Words from Montmartre, written just as Internet culture was about to explode, is also a kind of farewell to letters. The opening note urges us to read the letters in any order. Each letter unfolds as a chapter, the narrator writing from Paris to her lover in Taipei and to family and friendsin Taiwan and Tokyo. The book opens with the death of a beloved pet rabbit and closes with a portentous expression of the narrator''s resolve to kill herself. In between we follow Qiu''s protagonist into the streets of Montmartre; into descriptions of affairs with both men and women, French and Taiwanese; into rhapsodic musings on the works of Theodoros Angelopoulos and Andrei Tarkovsky; and into wrenching and clear-eyed outlines of what it means to exist not only between cultures but, to a certainextent, between and among genders. More Confessions of a Mask than Well of Loneliness, the novel marks Qiu as one of the finest experimentalist and modernist Chinese-language writers of our generation"--

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From the International Booker Prize shortlisted author of The Order of the Day and The War of the Poor comes a searing account of a conflict that dealt a fatal blow to French colonialism.''Excoriating and profound . . . A remarkable work'' - Scotsman''Absolutely spectacular'' - France Info19 October 1950. The war is not going to plan. In Paris, politicians gather to discuss what to do about Indochina. The conflict is unpopular back home in France: too expensive, and too far away for the public to care. Withdrawal is not an option – a global power cannot surrender to an army of peasants – but victory is impossible without more soldiers and more money. The soldiers can be sourced from the colonies, but the money is out of the question. A solution needs to be found.In this gripping and shocking novel, Éric Vuillard exposes the tangled web of politicians, bankers and titans of industry who all had a vested interest in France’s prolonged presence in lands far from Paris. Skilfully skewering the guilty, Vuillard shows us how key players in conflicts throughout history often have a motivation even deeper and darker than nationalism and political ideology – greed. As well as bringing scenes from the battlefields to life, Vuillard looks beyond this visceral reality on the ground to the cold calculations of the boardroom elite with the power to turn a military win or loss into their financial gain.Short, sharp and brutal, An Honourable Exit by Éric Vuillard is a journey behind closed doors to witness how history is really made.

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Far From Home is a gripping and heartbreaking wartime tale about the love between a mother and daughter, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.In July 1944, at the height of the German occupation, Arielle von Auspeck arrives at the glamorous Ritz hotel in Paris excited to be reunited with her husband, Gregor, a retired colonel in the army who is soon to join her from Germany.Her world falls apart when she receives word that Gregor was part of Operation Valkyrie, a failed attempt to assassinate Hitler in Poland, and has been shot as a traitor. Arielle, who has both French and German parentage, is taken from Paris under cover of darkness for her own safety.Unable to contact her children in Germany, Arielle assumes a new identity and goes into hiding in a small village in Normandy. Taking a job locally, she befriends a man whose Jewish wife and daughter have been deported. As the war rages on and the Allies storm the nearby beaches, Arielle discovers a hidden world of people like her, who are fiercely opposed to the occupying forces and do all they can to stop them. They are all fighting for a time when they can look for their families and return home.Danielle Steel captures the devastation of World War II with a sweeping story of courage and survival against impossible odds.

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A laugh-out-loud Easter eggstravaganza, There Was a Young Bunny who Swallowed an Egg from Kaye Baillie and award-winning illustrator Diane Ewen is the perfect springtime story for little ones!Everyone''s heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but now it’s time to meet a little bunny who, just as the Easter Egg Hunt is starting, swallows . . . an egg! And she doesn''t stop there! Soon she''s gobbled down a chick, a hot-cross bun, and a basket! What will she gobble down next?A funny, cumulative rhyming story young children will love, packed with Easter chicks, eggs, buns, bees, and one very hungry little bunny – keep an eye on your chocolate eggs!

Objev podobné jako There Was a Young Bunny Who Swallowed an Egg - Kaye Baillie

Few gave tiny Singapore much chance of survival when it was granted independence in 1965. How is it, then, that today the former British colonial trading post is a thriving Asian metropolis with not only the world''s number one airline, best airport, and busiest port of trade, but also the world''s fourth–highest per capita real income? The story of that transformation is told here by Singapore''s charismatic, controversial founding father, Lee Kuan Yew. Rising from a legacy of divisive colonialism, the devastation of the Second World War, and general poverty and disorder following the withdrawal of foreign forces, Singapore now is hailed as a city of the future. This miraculous history is dramatically recounted by the man who not only lived through it all but who fearlessly forged ahead and brought about most of these changes. Delving deep into his own meticulous notes, as well as previously unpublished government papers and official records, Lee details the extraordinary efforts it took for an island city–state in Southeast Asia to survive at that time. Lee explains how he and his cabinet colleagues finished off the communist threat to the fledgling state''s security and began the arduous process of nation building: forging basic infrastructural roads through a land that still consisted primarily of swamps, creating an army from a hitherto racially and ideologically divided population, stamping out the last vestiges of colonial–era corruption, providing mass public housing, and establishing a national airline and airport. In this illuminating account, Lee writes frankly about his trenchant approach to political opponents and his often unorthodox views on human rights, democracy, and inherited intelligence, aiming always "to be correct, not politically correct." Nothing in Singapore escaped his watchful eye: whether choosing shrubs for the greening of the country, restoring the romance of the historic Raffles Hotel, or openly, unabashedly persuading young men to marry women as well educated as themselves. Today''s safe, tidy Singapore bears Lee''s unmistakable stamp, for which he is unapologetic: "If this is a nanny state, I am proud to have fostered one." Though Lee''s domestic canvas in Singapore was small, his vigor and talent assured him a larger place in world affairs. With inimitable style, he brings history to life with cogent analyses of some of the greatest strategic issues of recent times and reveals how, over the years, he navigated the shifting tides of relations among America, China, and Taiwan, acting as confidant, sounding board, and messenger for them. He also includes candid, sometimes acerbic pen portraits of his political peers, including the indomitable Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan, the poetry–spouting Jiang Zemin, and ideologues George Bush and Deng Xiaoping. Lee also lifts the veil on his family life and writes tenderly of his wife and stalwart partner, Kwa Geok Choo, and of their pride in their three children –– particularly the eldest son, Hsien Loong, who is now Singapore''s deputy prime minister. For more than three decades, Lee Kuan Yew has been praised and vilified in equal measure, and he has established himself as a force impossible to ignore in Asian and international politics. From Third World to First offers readers a compelling glimpse into this visionary''s heart, soul, and mind.

Objev podobné jako From Third World to First - Lee Kuan Yew

A wanderer and a cursed child. Spells and magic. And dragons, of course. Welcome back to the world of Alagaësia.It's been a year since Eragon departed Alagaësia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. Now he is struggling with an endless sea of tasks: constructing a vast dragonhold, wrangling with suppliers, guarding dragon eggs, and dealing with belligerent Urgals and haughty elves. Then a vision from the Eldunarí, unexpected visitors, and an exciting Urgal legend offer a much-needed distraction and a new perspective.This volume features three original stories set in Alagaësia, interspersed with scenes from Eragon's own unfolding adventure. Included is an excerpt from the memoir of the unforgettable witch and fortune-teller Angela the herbalist . . . penned by Angela Paolini, the inspiration for the character, herself!Relish the incomparable imagination of Christopher Paolini in this thrilling new collection of stories based in the world of the Inheritance Cycle. Includes four new pieces of original art by the author.

Objev podobné jako The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Tales from Alagaësia (Volume 1: Eragon) - Christopher Paolini

A Book of the Year in the FT, Guardian, Observer and on BBC Radio 4's The Food Programme'I couldn't love this more' Nigella Lawson'Enchanting, fascinating and humorous' Claudia RodenIs there really such a thing as an authentic dish? In a mouth-watering journey stretching from Paris to Tokyo, join award-winning food writer Anya von Bremzen as she chews over the legend of Margherita pizza, indulges in the craze for high-end noodles and digs into the postcolonial paradoxes of Mexico's mole.Full of eye-opening tales and sparkling wit, National Dish explores the politics of national pride that tie food to place, untangling the myths and misunderstandings around some of the world's most famous cuisines.________________PRAISE FOR NATIONAL DISH:'Sparklingly intelligent' SPECTATOR'A delightfully engaged and engaging writer' OBSERVER'So enlightening... so much fun to read' FT'A fast-paced, entertaining travelogue' NEW YORK TIMES'Playful, erudite and mouthwatering' FUSCHIA DUNLOP

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The blasted expanse of the Shadow Barrens has menaced the Kingdom of the Blue Rose for generations. Legends of its sinister residents and the fallen glories of long-lost Mount Oritaun have provoked both fear and wistful hope. Now, an envoy from that lost kingdom has made contact, and a history long forgotten by all but a few scholars has been brought to light. But the armies of Shadow loom over Mount Oritaun, and its lunar light may soon be extinguished forever.Tales from the Mount features nine short stories which visit the deadly Shadow Barrens, wicked fallen Austium, and the lunar glories of Mount Oritaun. These are the tales of a people lost, the shattered pieces of an ancient and proud civilization, and the sinister stain that has crept over those legacies in the generations since the Doom of Faenaria. Come explore some of the most tragic parts of the Blue Rose setting with us.Authors for this anthology include Natania Barron, Nerine Dorman, Georgina Kamsika, Rhiannon Louve, Michael Matheson, Tiffany Trent, Caias Ward, and Suzanne Willis.This anthology is tied to the Envoys to the Mount campaign book for Blue Rose: The Roleplaying Game of Romantic Fantasy from Green Ronin Publishing.

Objev podobné jako Tales From The Mount - Natania Barron, Caias Ward, Tiffany Trent, Suzanne Willis, Rhiannon Louve, Nerine Dorman, Michael Matheson, Georgina Kamsika

1931. Maisie Dobbs'' new case takes her investigation into the pastoral beauty of the Kent Weald where acts of arson, theft and vandalism around the village of Heronsdene have gone suspiciously unreported for more than a decade. With the country in the grip of economic malaise, Maisie is relieved to accept an assignment from an old friend who wants her to uncover the truth behind these crimes, before he can buy part of the magnificent Sandermere estate at the heart of the village. It''s hop-picking time and Londoners, including Maisie''s assistant Billy Beale, wanting to escape the Smoke for the summer, set up camp in nearby fields. Gypsies, too, have arrived to work the land. Maisie discovers the villagers are bitterly prejudiced against outsiders and, even more troubling, seem possessed by the legacy of a war-time Zepplin raid. She has less than a month to find out why no one has been brought to justice and why secrecy shrouds the village. She must draw on all of her finely-honed skills of detection to solve one of her most intriguing cases.''Think Upstairs Downstairs meets Miss Marple - with a touch of chirpy cheerful Cockney from the Dick Van Dyke school'' Yorkshire Post

Objev podobné jako An Incomplete Revenge - Jacqueline Winspear

Kniha - 288 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Truman Capote makes whisky-soaked fruitcake in Alabama, Laurie Lee slides across a frozen pond in Gloucestershire, and Shirley Jackson is outwitted by a wily Santa Claus at the bank. Ghosts haunt the Christmases of Muriel Spark and Elizabeth Bowen, while Dostoyevsky, Daphne du Maurier and Italo Calvino take a cynical view of the season and Selma Lagerlof and Angela Carter celebrate its miracles. Ranging from Cork to Lagos to the Wild West, and from Paris to San Paolo to outer space, this is Christmas as imagined by some of the greatest short-story writers of all time.

Objev podobné jako The Penguin Book of Christmas Stories: From Hans Christian Andersen to Angela Carter (0241455650)

A fantastic compendium, this wonderful collection of Greek myths taken from "Usborne Young Reading" titles is a thrilling and informative read. Featuring the best-known of all the Greek heroes and monsters, with six stories starring Perseus and Medusa, Pegasus, Heracles, Odysseus, the Wooden Horse and the Minotaur. A section after the stories gives more details on the various gods and other Greek myths. "Usborne's Young Reading" series was developed in conjunction with an expert from Roehampton University and is designed to encourage independent reading. Each individual story has clear, engaging text and is accompanied by original illustrations.

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Long lives are being cut short in this thriller from the bestselling DI Nick Dixon crime series.A retired teacher is found dead in her Somerset home on a cold January night. At first glance, it is a routine unexplained death and a simple referral to the coroner, until a neighbour reports an unscheduled visit from an occupational therapist an hour before the body was discovered.Detective Chief Inspector Nick Dixon is convinced the elderly woman has been strangled—a cause of death confirmed by the pathologist—and a murder investigation is launched.More victims are soon found—a second retired teacher who died in eerily similar circumstances in Devon. Then a possible third victim is exhumed in Dorset.Leading a regional task force, Dixon must find the connection between the victims. As the coincidences mount, he begins to fear he has stumbled on something premeditated and deeply sinister—a serial killer targeting the elderly in their own homes.

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A magical story about finding your identity from one of the most acclaimed storytellers of his generation, richly illustrated in full colour by an internationally renowned artist.My mother says that all things can be turned to tales. I thought she meant tales like fish tails, but I was wrong. She meant tales like this, tales that are stories. But this tale of mine is very like a fish tail too...Annie has never been like the other girls. Her mam tried sending her to school when she was small, but Annie couldn’t seem to make words or numbers stick. She prefers instead to be swimming in the sea, or sunbathing on the shore at Stupor Beach, her head full of tales. She should have been a fish, her mam always tells her, and Annie knows the truth of it. Then a stranger who comes to town is struck by the beauty and the wonder of her, and Annie Lumsden realizes that perhaps she really is half a creature from the sea.

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Disbarred defence attorney Edward Hall discovers that in order to win his case he has to lose in this tense and twisting legal thriller."You want me to represent the most hated man in Houston?" Disbarred Texas lawyer Edward Hall returns to the courtroom after accepting an offer from the District Attorney to represent the most obviously guilty defendant in town. It''s a poisoned chalice. Not only is his client charged with kidnapping the DA''s sister, he is already well-known for the previous kidnapping of a celebrity''s son. But if Edward handles this well, he has a chance to regain his law licence. And Edward understand that by ''handling the case well'', the DA means he needs to lose. Labouring under this impossible conflict of interest, Edward prepares for the trial with the help of his resourceful girlfriend Linda. But as the trial approaches, Edward finds himself having to solve and prove a completely different case: one of cold-blooded murder.

Objev podobné jako From the Grave - Jay Brandon

Simone Weil was one of the foremost thinkers of the twentieth century: a philosopher, theologian, critic, sociologist and political activist. This anthology spans the wide range of her thought, and includes an extract from her best-known work ''The Need for Roots'', exploring the ways in which modern society fails the human soul; her thoughts on the misuse of language by those in power; and the essay ''Human Personality'', a late, beautiful reflection on the rights and responsibilities of every individual. All are marked by the unique combination of literary eloquence and moral perspicacity that characterised Weil''s ideas and inspired a generation of thinkers and writers both in and outside her native France.

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