handel in london jane glover

'How refreshing, to read a book about music written for a music lover and not a musicologist. In clear, lucid, entertaining prose, Jane Glover makes those of us who lack musical literacy better understand and appreciate Handel’s divinity' – Donna Leon, author of Handel's Bestiary and the Inspector Brunetti mysteriesHandel in London is the profound exploration of the life and legacy of the self-taught musical prodigy, George Frideric Handel. From his modest beginnings in Germany to his meteoric rise in the heart of Georgian London, Handel's life was as melodious as his compositions.Handel, only twenty-seven, would travel to London and be at the heart of musical activity in the city for the next four decades, composing masterpiece after masterpiece, including the glorious coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest, operas such as Giulio Cesare, Rinaldo and Alcina or the great oratorios, culminating, of course, in Messiah.Jane Glover, who has conducted Handel's work in opera houses and concert halls across the globe, draws on her profound understanding of music and musicians to tell Handel’s story. It is a story of music-making and musicianship, of practices and practicalities, but also of courts and cabals, of theatrical rivalries and eighteenth-century society. It is also the story of some of the most remarkable music ever written, music that has been played, sung and loved throughout the world for over three hundred years.

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''I couldn’t put it down'' - Joanne Lumley''Propelled by Glover’s clear passion for the subject, the narrative captivates'' Publishers WeeklyAt thirteen years old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a child prodigy who had captured the hearts of northern Europe, but his father Leopold was now determined to conquer Italy. Together, they made three visits there the last when Mozart was seventeen, all vividly recounted here by acclaimed conductor Jane Glover.Father and son travelled from the theatres and concert salons of Milan to the church-filled streets of Rome to Naples, poorer and more dangerous than the prosperous north, and to Venice, the carnivalesque birthplace of public opera. All the while Mozart was absorbing Italian culture, language, style and art, and honed his craft. He met the challenge of writing Italian opera for Italian singers and audiences and provoked a variety of responses, from triumph and admiration to intrigue and hostility: in a way, these Italian years can be seen as a microcosm of his whole life.Evocative, beautifully written and with a profound understanding of eighteenth-century classical music, Mozart in Italy reveals how what he experienced during these Italian journeys changed Mozart – and his music – for ever.

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**A TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR**Quite simply, this book is a work of genius - Matthew Parris, The SpectatorAn essential study of post-war gay London life... one of the best anthologies I have ever read - John Self, The ObserverWith it’s wide-ranging selection, generous biographical notes and provocative bibliography, Some Men in London is a serious and important contribution to our understanding of Britain up to today - Fiona Sampson, The TabletAn absolutely extraordinary book … about actually what life was like for homosexual men in London in the 1940s and the 1950s… It’s amazing - Dominic Sandbrook The first part of a major new anthology which uncovers the rich reality of life for queer men in LondonIn the 1940s, it was believed that homosexuality had been becoming more widespread in the aftermath of war. A moral panic ensued, centred around London as the place to which gay men gravitated.In a major new anthology, Peter Parker explores what it was actually like for queer men in London in this period, whether they were well-known figures such as John Gielgud, ‘Chips’ Channon and E.M. Forster, or living lives of quiet – or occasionally rowdy – anonymity in pubs, clubs, more public places of assignation, or at home. It is rich with letters, diaries, psychological textbooks, novels, films, plays and police records, covering a wide range of viewpoints, from those who deplored homosexuality to those who campaigned for its decriminalisation.This first volume, from 1945 to 1959, details a community forced to live at constant risk of blackmail or prison. Yet it also shows a thriving and joyous subculture, one that enriched a mainstream culture often ignorant of its debt to gay creators. Some Men In London is a testament to queer life, which was always much more complex than newspapers, governments and the Metropolitan Police Force imagined.

Objev podobné jako Some Men In London: Queer Life, 1945-1959 - Peter Parker

A bold and stylish introduction to the iconic landmarks and sights of London by leading textile design Jane Foster. With cheerful, retro-inspired artwork, this will make the perfect gift for a new baby or first birthday.

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“Without any doubt, London is one of the best cities in the world for modern architecture. But it is also one of the biggest cities in the world, and it does not make a display of its best things. A visitor looking for new buildings in the City and the West End might well be justified in turning away with a shudder. Yet delightful things may be waiting for him in Lewisham or St. Albans.” —Ian Nairn, from the foreword As one of the few architectural critics to eschew purely aesthetic modes of analysis, Ian Nairn’s timeless books on modern urban cities have been hailed as some of the most significant writing about contemporary Britain, while also being praised as alternative “guidebooks” for curious travelers. First published in 1964, Modern Buildings in London celebrates the character of buildings that were immediately recognizable as “modern” in 1964, many of which were not part of the well-known landscape of London but instead were gems that Nairn stumbled across.Written “by a layman for laymen,” Nairn’s take on modern design includes classic London buildings such as the Barbican, the former BBC Television Centre, and the Penguin Pool at Regent’s Park Zoo, as well as schools, old timber yards, ambulance stations, car parks, and even care homes.

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**A TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR** ''Quite simply, this book is a work of genius'' Matthew Parris, SpectatorThe second in a major two-part anthology uncovering the rich reality of life for queer men in London, from the end of the Second World War to decriminalization in 1967In the 1940s, it was believed that homosexuality had been becoming more widespread in the aftermath of war. A moral panic ensued, centred around London as the place to which gay men gravitated. Peter Parker''s fascinating new compendium explores what it was actually like for queer men in London in this period, whether they were well-known figures such as Francis Bacon, Joe Orton and Kenneth Williams, or living lives of quiet – or occasionally rowdy – anonymity in pubs, clubs, more public places of assignation, or at home. It is rich with letters, diaries, psychological textbooks, novels, films, plays and police records, covering a wide range of viewpoints, from those who deplored homosexuality to those who campaigned for its decriminalization. This second volume, from 1960 to 1967, shows how key elements in British society gradually changed their views on homosexuality, resulting in the landmark 1967 act by which it was no longer considered a crime if it took place between adults in private. This did not end violence, discrimination and prejudice, but it at least curbed official persecution. Some Men in London is a testament to queer life and its thriving, joyous subculture – a subculture without which the 1960s would have been immeasurably impoverished.

Objev podobné jako Some Men In London: Queer Life, 1960-1967 - Peter Parker

Fully revised and updated. This comprehensive guide to the London section of the Thames Path Trail Guide covers the route from Hampton Court in the east to the Thames Barrier in the west, with an extension into Crayford Ness. From the Mesolithic Period timber piles near Vauxhall Bridge to the innovative Shard skyscraper at London Bridge, the long and remarkable history of London is revealed. Clapham covers all the folklore from the famous frost fairs to the much-lamented beach near Tower Bridge, not forgetting the poignant recent visit of a large whale to the centre of London. The Thames winds all the way through London’s history and culture, from Henry VIII’s Hampton Court to the chequered fate of the Dome/O2. Accompanied by easy-to-read maps and colour photography, the London resident as much as the visiting tourist will find in this guide something new every step of the way.

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Come on a trip around London town with this colourful search and find book!There Are 101 Things to Find in London is sure to keep tiny tourists entertained, with over 101 things to spot. From a double-decker bus to marching guards at Buckingham Palace. . . and even a pesky thief stealing the crown jewels!With bright and friendly illustrations from Marion Billet, this fun-packed book brings the bustling city to life, with busy scenes of Westminster, the West End, the South Bank and more.Developed for children aged three plus, There Are 101 Things to Find in London is presented in a large, durable board book, with extra early learning prompts and activities. Making this a book to return to again and again!Part of the bestselling Campbell Books London range with Busy London, My First London Touch and Find and many more.

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New York Times bestselling author Karen White weaves a captivating story of friendship, love, and betrayal that moves between war-torn London during the Blitz and the present day. London, 1939. Beautiful and ambitious Eva Harlow and her American best friend, Precious Dubose, are trying to make their way as fashion models. When Eva falls in love with Graham St. John, an aristocrat and Royal Air Force pilot, she can’t believe her luck—she’s getting everything she ever wanted. Then the Blitz devastates her world, and Eva finds herself slipping into a web of intrigue, spies, and secrets. As Eva struggles to protect her friendship with Precious and everything she holds dear, all it takes is one unwary moment to change their lives forever… London, 2019. American journalist Maddie Warner, whose life has been marked by the tragic loss of her mother, travels to London to interview Precious about her life in pre-WWII London. Maddie has been careful to close herself off to others, but in Precious she recognizes someone whose grief rivals her own—but unlike Maddie, Precious hasn’t allowed it to crush her. Maddie finds herself drawn to both Precious and to Colin, her enigmatic surrogate nephew. As Maddie gets closer to her, she begins to unravel Precious’s haunting past—a story of friendship, betrayal, and the unremembered acts of kindness and of love.

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A wide-eyed girl and her mother explore London''s busy streets and towering views in this child-friendly tribute to an incomparable city.London – the perfect place for a girl and her mother to spend the day! Follow them as they board the classic red bus and begin a whirlwind tour of some of London’s most iconic landmarks. Try to climb the awe-inspiring lions at Trafalgar Square, take in the ritualistic Changing of the Guard, experience the whispering gallery at St Paul’s and – if you’re lucky – you may even spot the Queen! In this paean to Britain''s bright and bustling capital city, Salvatore Rubbino''s fresh, lively paintings and breezy text capture the delight of a young visitor experiencing the wonders of London first-hand. And of course, what’s London without a little rain?

Objev podobné jako A Walk in London - Rubbino Salvatore

London: it’s a stand-out city, right? Ask any Taylor Swift fan and they’re sure to say yes. Taylor’s popped up across various London neighbourhoods over the years – and she performed a record-breaking eight times here on her 2024 tour. It’s safe to say the city has captured her heart on more than one occasion.So while most travel guides will take you to Buckingham Palace or the Tower of London, this one introduces you to the places that every fan needs to visit. Like the pub that features in that song, the studio Taylor recorded at, the kebab shop she ate in (and featured in a music video). From long walks on leafy Hampstead Heath to vintage shopping trips along Portobello Road, there’s more to discover than the stadiums on the Eras tour (though they''re worth visiting too).Perfect as a gift or a personal keepsake, this guide will delight anyone who’s ever wished to get a little closer to their favourite singer’s world. If you’re a die-hard fan, this is your must-have companion for exploring London in a whole new way.

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Covering all 32 London boroughs, this book offers an eclectic mix of fun facts with unique things to do with kids; leading you to rediscover London.London offers a plethora of fun, interesting things for locals and visitors to do. Aside from the obvious tourist attractions, did you know there’s a man stuck in a clock? Or that dancing on a certain grave can make a beautiful tune? Do you know the best place for making sandcastles along the Thames? Or where to have breakfast with real London bus drivers? Have you ever seen the talking cat? Covering all 32 boroughs of inner and outer London, this book offers an eclectic mix of fun facts with unique things to do; leading you to rediscover London. You may have walked down the same street a hundred times and never noticed a certain something. This book will tell you why it’s there and that just around the corner there is something great for kids! The book will introduce children to art, history, science and much more, which will inspire them and create great family talking points all whilst making invaluable memories. So, whether you are an ‘inny’ or an ‘outy’ Londoner, or visitor to this great city, grab the kids and get exploring!

Objev podobné jako 111 Places for Kids in London That You Shouldn't Miss - Alicia Edwards

''The perfect guide to the hidden history of London''s streets.'' BBC History MagazineIn Cruickshank''s London, Britain''s favourite architectural historian describes thirteen walks through one of the greatest cities on earth. From the mysterious Anglo-Saxon origins of Hampstead Heath, via Christopher Wren''s magisterial City churches, to the industrial bustle of Victorian Bermondsey, each walk explores a crucial moment in our history - and reveals how it helped forge the modern city. Along the way, Cruickshank peppers the book with vivid photographs, sketches and maps, so you can immediately follow in his footsteps.Every street in London contains a story. This book invites you to hear them.___''An inspiringly illustrated guide to walks across London . . . It proves how much we can miss if we don''t pay close attention to our surroundings.'' Country Life''All power to Cruickshank and his intrepid and knowledgeable kind. We need them.'' Times Literary Supplement

Objev podobné jako Cruickshank’s London: A Portrait of a City in 13 Walks - Dan Cruickshank

Come on a magical tour with Katie and discover London''s most famous sights!When Katie and her brother Jack visit London with Grandma, something very unexpected happens . . . One of the Trafalgar Square lions comes to life and takes them on a wonderful tour of all the best sights! Including Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben and the London Eye.''London comes to life in this magical adventure'' - Independent Featuring many of London''s key landmarks, this storybook has become a bestselling introduction to London, and is perfect for children visiting the city for the first time.

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Can you find the King in London? Lift the felt flaps to help look for him and meet some other well-known London characters along the way! With soft felt flaps on every spread that are easy for babies to lift, this adorable book, with colourful illustrations from Marion Billet, is the perfect gift for little tourists.Featuring an array of London icons, including Buckingham Palace, the Pearly King and Queen, and a big red postbox!Look out for more London Books from Marion Billet: Poppy the Pigeon''s London Home, Busy London, My First London Bus and many more!

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Hudební CD - Flying Colors a jejich živé album „Third Stage: Live In London” z roku 2019. Flying Colors a jejich živé album „Third Stage: Live In London” z roku 2019. Rok vydání : 2019 (live) Seznam stop CD 1 Blue Ocean / A Place In Your World / The Loss Inside / More / Kayla / Geronimo / You Are Not Alone / Forever In A Daze / Love Letter CD 2 Peaceful Harbor / Crawl / Infinite Fire / The Storm / Cosmic Symphony / Mask Machine DVD Blue Ocean / A Place In Your World / The Loss Inside / More / Kayla / Geronimo / You Are Not Alone / Forever In A Daze / Love Letter / Peaceful Harbor / Crawl / Infinite Fire / Cosmic Symphony / The Storm / Mask Machine

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It''s Cabaret, we''ve got our heads down and we''re dancing and drinking as fast as we can. The enemy is on its way, but this time it doesn''t have guns and gas it has storms and earthquakes, fire and brimstone.... You were the glimmer. At the end of the tunnel. And you went out.Earthquakes in London is a fast and furious metropolitan crash of people, scenes and decades, as three sisters attempt to navigate their dislocated lives and loves, while their dysfunctional father, a brilliant scientist, predicts global catastrophe. The play deals, through amplified theatricality, with a range of contemporary issues from population growth to climate change.An all-pervasive fear of the future and a guilty pleasure in the excesses of the present drive Mike Bartlett''s epic rollercoaster of a play from 1968 to 2525 and back again.Earthquakes in London first published in 2010 and has subsequently become a much-produced and widely studied drama text. It is published here as a Student Edition alongside commentary and notes by Bridget Escolme.The ancillary material is geared at students and includes:- an introduction outlining the play''s plot, character, themes context and performance history- the full text of the play- a chronology of the playwright''s life and work- extensive textual notes- questions for further study- an interview with the playwright

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Join the Mr Men and the Little Miss as they travel by Tube, bus and boat on a very busy tour of London!The Mr Men are in London and everyone is very excited! Mr Busy is taking them on a tour of the sights, including Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. But will they get into a tangle on the tube and what will Mr Snooty make of it all?Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events … and even a trip to the moon.

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'In an old house in Paris that was covered in vineslived twelve little girls in two straight lines...'Pepito lives next door to Madeline and her friends. When he movesto London, he pines for the twelve little girls terribly. So MissClavel and her charges pay him a visit in London...and come homewith a new friend!

Objev podobné jako Madeline In London - Ludwig Bemelmans

A guidebook to 25 walks in London's green spaces and nature reserves, covering both the city centre and Greater London area. Taking in woods and forests, parks and heaths, canals and rivers, the guide includes a wealth of information about some of the species you might encounter, as well as the history and conservation of these areas.

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Published in 1933, and still relevant today, Orwell’s first full-length work is a compassionate and insightful description of the life of the working poor in Paris and the homeless in London.Written when Orwell was a struggling writer in his twenties, he vividly documents a world of unrelenting squalor – sleeping in bug-infested hostels and doss houses, working as a plongeur in a Paris hotel, surviving on scraps and cigarette butts, living alongside tramps, a pavement artist and a starving Russian ex-army captain.Exposing a shocking, previously-hidden world to his readers, Orwell gave a human face to the statistics of poverty for the first time – and in doing so, found his voice as a writer.''Orwell was the great moral force of his age'' – Spectator

Objev podobné jako Down and Out in Paris and London - George Orwell

Sonya and her late husband, David Newell-Smith, documented the evolution of London’s famous Brick Lane over decades. This publication features their photographs capturing life, love, and humour.Images of life, love, humor, and the surreal on London’s Brick Lane form the basis of this sumptuous catalogue of photographs. Today Brick Lane is a favorite tourist destination, famous for its street art and theater, and colorful market stalls. For centuries it was a hub for immigrant communities entering Britain through the nearby docks on the River Thames. Sonya and David Newell-Smith, whose careers began in professional news photojournalism, have spent decades recording the changing streetscape and vibrant personalities of this East End district. This publication serves as a tribute to their passion for street photography, for capturing a ‘decisive moment’, and for documenting everyday lives and diverse cultures, their interactions, and emotional connections. Scholarly texts accompany over 170 photographs curated by Sonya in memory of David (1937–2017).

Objev podobné jako Brick Lane in London - Beatriz Chadour-Sampson, Michael Lord Cashman, Bryn Campbell

Picture book series from Jane Foster

Objev podobné jako Brown Bear Goes to London - Jane Foster

ntroducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil. Sam Selvon is now widely considered to be one of the greatest chroniclers of the West Indian emigrant experience. His evocation of voice, of place, of longing, defined for many the experience of a generation. Describing life in the Caribbean and day-to-day adventures in London, this collection features many his most acclaimed stories, including 'The Village Washer', 'A Drink of Water' and 'The Cricket Match'.

Objev podobné jako Calypso in London - Sam Selvon

This unusual fictional memoir - in good part autobiographical - narrates without self-pity and often with humor the adventures of a penniless British writer among the down-and-outs of two great cities. The Parisian episode is fascinating for its expose of the kitchens of posh French restaurants, where the narrator works at the bottom of the culinary echelon as dishwasher, or plongeur. In London, while waiting for a job, he experiences the world of tramps, street people, and free lodging houses. In the tales of both cities we learn some sobering Orwellian truths about poverty and of society.

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Regarded as one of the most significant and far-reaching photobooks in the history of the medium, Street Life in London - first published in 1877 - is a ground-breaking work of social documentation which brought together for the first time images, analysis and the spoken word to provide a new kind of proximity to the conditions of poverty.

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Alphonse, a young Walloon officer, is travelling to join his regiment in Madrid in 1739. But he soon finds himself mysteriously detained at a highway inn in the strange and varied company of thieves, brigands, cabbalists, noblemen, coquettes and gypsies, whose stories he records over sixty-six days. The resulting manuscript is discovered some forty years later in a sealed casket, from which tales of characters transformed through disguise, magic and illusion, of honour and cowardice, of hauntings and seductions, leap forth to create a vibrant polyphony of human voices. Jan Potocki (1761-1812) used a range of literary styles - gothic, picaresque, adventure, pastoral, erotica - in his novel of stories-within-stories, which, like the Decameron and Tales from the Thousand and One Nights, provides entertainment on an epic scale.

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‘Uplifting, romantic and festive – the perfect book to curl up with. I couldn’t put it down’ Rosie Nixon, Editor-in-Chief, HELLO! magazine‘Fresh, fun and full of romance! I loved it!’Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi SwainWhat do you do when your fake engagement starts to feel too real…Aspiring clothes designer Victoria Scott dreams of one day opening her own boutique. But these aspirations are under threat from the new department store opening at the end of her road. She needs a Christmas miracle, but one is not forthcoming.Oliver Russell’s Christmas is not looking very festive right now. The opening of his family’s new London department store is behind schedule, and his interfering, if well-meaning, mother is pressing him to settle down. He needs a diversion. Something to keep his mother from meddling while he focuses on business.When Oliver meets Victoria, he offers a proposition: pretend to be his fiancé at the opening of his store and he will provide an opportunity for Victoria to showcase her designs. Only soon this fake relationship starts to feel very real. But when secrets in Victoria’s past are exposed will Oliver walk away, or will they both follow their hearts and find what neither knew they were looking for…?–Perfect for fans of: 🤭 Fake relationships👔 Workplace romance🎄 Festive romance–Praise for Meet Me in London‘A classic romance…I loved the passion, the romantic tension, and the way the characters leapt of the page. An ideal Christmas escape.’ Laura Jane Williams, Bestselling author of Our Stop ‘A perfect escapist, heart-warming read! I was hooked from the first line!’ Katie Ginger, author of The Perfect Christmas Gift''Unwrap and enjoy this Christmassy treat of a read'' Mandy Baggot, bestselling author of My Greek Island Summer‘Warm, funny and engaging, a five-star Christmas treat!’ Karen Clarke, author of The Little French Café seriesA Sunday Times paperback fiction bestseller!

Objev podobné jako Meet Me in London - Georgia Toffolo

A Bridgerton-inspired humorous Victorian romance featuring a defiant heroine who fights to escape a bad marriage, while her love for a forbidden man jeopardizes her chance at freedom. “Romantic, feminist, and shimmers with intelligence. Let's hope Ms. Bennet keeps writing—we need more historical romance just like this!” —All About Romance James Standish knows how to play society’s game. He’ll follow the rules—marry a virginal debutante and inherit a massive fortune. At least, that’s the plan until he meets Francesca Thorne. She’s not the sort of woman a respectable gentleman like James could ever marry—not least because, strictly speaking, she’s married already to James's friend Edward. Francesca is determined to flout convention and divorce her philandering husband. When James sweet-talks his way into her life—tasked with convincing Francesca to abandon her dream of freedom—she’s unprepared for the passion that flares between them. Torn apart by conflicting desires, James and Francesca must choose whether to keep chasing the lives they’ve always wanted or to take a chance on a new and forbidden love.“The Worst Woman in London is the kind of historical novel I’ve been dying to read.”—The New York Times

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''Groundbreaking'' OBSERVER''Blows assumptions about abusive relationships out of the water'' CAITLIN MORAN''Offers a strategy for intervention that would save lives'' INDEPENDENTEvery four days in the UK, a woman is killed by her partner or ex-partner – and in the past year, domestic abuse has become an epidemic.For thirty years, Jane Monckton Smith has been fighting to change this. A former police officer and internationally renowned professor of public protection, she has developed her ground-breaking research into an eight-stage homicide timeline, laying out identifiable stages in which coercive relationships can escalate to violence and murder.Drawing on disciplines including psychology, sociology and law, Monckton Smith talks to victims, their families and killers to piece together the hows and whys of abuse – while shining a searching light onto the society and media that allow it to thrive.

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A pocket guide to one of the most famous cities in the world, featuring fifty of London's best-known landmarks, each fully illustrated and accompanied by a detailed description, interesting facts, other things to spot nearby, and the nearest Underground stations. Add the stickers to the pages as you spot each building or place.

Objev podobné jako Things to spot in London Sticker Book - Rob Lloyd Jones

Kniha - autor Ivana Fridrichová-Sýkorová, 360 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Sborník Ecce Homo in Memoriam Jan Fridrich vychází na počest památky zakladatele moderní české paleolitické školy Doc. PhDr. Jana Fridricha, DrSc. (1938 - 2007) a podílí se na něm asi padesátka jeho přátel, kolegů a studentů, nejenom z České republiky, ale také z Německa, Polska, Slovenska nebo Austrálie. Okruh zájmů Jana Fridricha byl neobvykle široký, a tak se mu autoři sborníku rozhodli přizpůsobit alespoň formou a zařazením jednotlivých příspěvků. Sborník tak sestává ze tří tematicky odlišných částí, jež uvádějí krátké vzpomínky nejbližších spolupracovníků Jana Fridricha. První část je věnovaná paleolitu, druhá přírodním vědám a třetí archeologii obecně. Neoficiální čtvrtou část pak tvoří Janova dosud neukončená bibliografie. Příspěvky jsou psány v pěti jazycích a všechny mají české či anglické resumé. Sborník je vydáván jako první počin Knižnice České společnosti...

Objev podobné jako Ecce homo, in memoriam Jan Fridrich (978-80-86912-45-5)

Sborník Ecce Homo in Memoriam Jan Fridrich vychází na počest památky zakladatele moderní české paleolitické školy Doc. PhDr. Jana Fridricha, DrSc. (1938 - 2007) a podílí se na něm asi padesátka jeho přátel, kolegů a studentů, nejenom z České republiky, ale také z Německa, Polska, Slovenska nebo Austrálie. Okruh zájmů Jana Fridricha byl neobvykle široký, a tak se mu autoři sborníku rozhodli přizpůsobit alespoň formou a zařazením jednotlivých příspěvků. Sborník tak sestává ze tří tematicky odlišných částí, jež uvádějí krátké vzpomínky nejbližších spolupracovníků Jana Fridricha. První část je věnovaná paleolitu, druhá přírodním vědám a třetí archeologii obecně. Neoficiální čtvrtou část pak tvoří Janova dosud neukončená bibliografie. Příspěvky jsou psány v pěti jazycích a všechny mají české či anglické resumé. Sborník je vydáván jako první počin Knižnice České společnosti archeologické, o.p.s. Pracovníci této společnosti patřili mezi nejužší okruh přátel Jana Fridricha, a tímto sborníkem mu tak vzdávají svůj hold.

Objev podobné jako Ecce homo, in memoriam Jan Fridrich - Ivana Fridrichová-Sýkorová

This graphic retelling of Jane Austen's story gives children a visual snapshot of her life and the world in which she grew up.

Objev podobné jako Great Lives in Graphics: Jane Austen - GMC Editors

Take a trip to London with this touch-and-feel, peekaboo flap board book – the perfect gift for tiny tourists!What will you find in London town . . . ?Little ones will love lifting the large flaps, with peekaboo holes, to reveal what''s underneath, including lots of interesting textures. Feel the smooth London bus, stroke a furry monkey at London Zoo and touch a scaly dinosaur at the Natural History Museum.Developed for babies and toddlers aged 6 months up, with bright and friendly illustrations from Marion Billet and carefully chosen textured panels – bringing London to life for even the littlest readers!Part of the bestselling London range from Campbell Books, which includes Busy London, There are 101 Things to Find in London and more.

Objev podobné jako My First London Touch and Find - Campbell Books

The humble pub has played a central role in London's history across centuries. Over time, many old favourites have been lost because of the ever-evolving landscape of the city and changing trends and habits. For the first time in print, Sam Cullen looks back at a selection of 200+ London pubs which have closed in the last twenty-five years. Thanks to extensive research taking in newspaper articles, historic books and even conversations with former patrons of these establishments, this book presents some of the most memorable London boozers we've lost in recent years. London’s Lost Pubs leads readers on a borough-by-borough guided tour of the city, visiting everything from the old haunts of Chelsea bohemians and City workers to favourites on legendary London streets from the Old Kent Road to Fleet Street. Each featured pub’s listing includes interesting facts and quirky trivia which will bring a smile to readers’ faces, while also reminding just how much London pubs can reveal about the city’s history. Along the way, readers will encounter pubs which boasted pets, pools and even pythons! The book is also illustrated throughout with both archive and current photos. London’s Lost Pubs is an essential read for fans and scholars of local history as well as honouring and celebrating countless colourful pubs which have played a pivotal role in the city’s life. * ‘A fascinating directory of the all-too-many pubs this city has lost’ - Londonist* ‘Despite the sad subject matter, this story of London pubs now gone is a thoroughly absorbing read. The accounts and anecdotes are wittily told and bring to mind just how varied, diverse and wonderful London pubs are.’ - Jane Jepchote, Chair of London Pubs Group, CAMRA

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''After their riveting debut in Vienna, Fox and Fry are back in compelling fashion to navigate their way through a shadowy world of espionage and murder. Danger and secrecy lurk in every page of this classy novel'' ALEX GERLIS, author of EVERY SPY A TRAITOR''Suspenseful, romantic, atmospheric and clever . . . Thynne''s storytelling is hugely enjoyable escapism'' AMANDA CRAIG, author of THE THREE GRACES''Deeply researched but lightly told, this book had me on the edge of my seat. Absolutely cracking stuff'' CLARE MULLEY, author of AGENT ZOFollowing an acclaimed debut outing, Harry Fox, an MI5 Watcher, now suspended, and his associate Stella Fry are reunited during Britain''s darkest hour in this gripping espionage thriller.April 1940, and Britain is in turmoil. Chamberlain''s government is faltering, and a German invasion may be only weeks away.A body, wearing the uniform of a Luftwaffe captain, is found in the grounds of Trent Park - a stately home and now a prison to house high level German POWs. Trent Park''s true purpose, however, is intelligence, gathered covertly from prisoners by secret listeners.The morning after the discovery of the body, one of the listeners goes missing, along with a gun from the firing range. Horrified that this could blow the highly confidential operation wide open, the missing man must be tracked down.Cue Harry Fox, a former MI5 Watcher, now suspended. He is desperate to assist the war effort but he''s over the conscription age. Then his former boss gets in touch with a job for him, to track down the missing man. But, he stipulates, it must also involve Harry''s former associate, Stella Fry.Stella returns home from work in the blackout to find a crowd outside her flat. She is told that a young woman in the building has had a fatal accident. The dead woman is called Stella Fry. Outraged, Stella suspects that this is the work of her erstwhile friend, Harry Fox. But why on earth would he go to such lengths to contact her?

Objev podobné jako Appointment in Paris - Jane Thynne

A charming and inspiring book of 365 things to do in London. Beautifully illustrated with bitesize entries ranging from the well-known to the quirky, this is the perfect gift for anyone wanting to discover all of the gems London has to offer...''One thing to do every day that''ll stop you getting tired of the big smoke.'' -- The Guardian''A great way to explore London!'' -- ***** Reader review''Great fun and great information'' -- ***** Reader review''Great book to dip into. Always find something new to do/somewhere new to go'' -- ***** Reader review''A brilliant book with fascinating ideas to do around the city'' -- ***** Reader review******************************************************************************************************As the late great Samuel Johnson sagely observed, ''When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.''When author Tom Jones found himself doing the same things week in, week out while living in England''s treasured capital, he decided to heed Johnson''s words and seek out a thing to do each day in London to make him fall back in love with the city.Here, in Tired of London, Tired of Life, Tom shares the fun, diverting and imaginative things that you can do to keep yourself amused in London. With seasonally appropriate suggestions for each day of the year, you can explore East London by canoe, search for Fagin''s lair in Clerkenwell, play petanque in Southwark, seek out Aphrodite in the British Museum on Valentine''s Day and enjoy a host of unusual ways to enjoy the capital.So grab your A-Z and start discovering a whole other side to this majestic city!

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In Georgian London: Into the Streets, Lucy Inglis takes readers on a tour of London''s most formative age - the age of love, sex, intellect, art, great ambition and fantastic ruin. Travel back to the Georgian years, a time that changed expectations of what life could be. Peek into the gilded drawing rooms of the aristocracy, walk down the quiet avenues of the new middle class, and crouch in the damp doorways of the poor. But watch your wallet - tourists make perfect prey for the thriving community of hawkers, prostitutes and scavengers. Visit the madhouses of Hackney, the workshops of Soho and the mean streets of Cheapside. Have a coffee in the city, check the stock exchange, and pop into St Paul''s to see progress on the new dome.This book is about the Georgians who called London their home, from dukes and artists to rent boys and hot air balloonists meeting dog-nappers and life-models along the way. It investigates the legacies they left us in architecture and art, science and society, and shows the making of the capital millions know and love today.''Read and be amazed by a city you thought you knew'' Jonathan Foyle, World Monuments Fund''Jam-packed with unusual insights and facts. A great read from a talented new historian'' Independent''Pacy, superbly researched. The real sparkle lies in its relentless cavalcade of insightful anecdotes . . . There''s much to treasure here'' Londonist''Inglis has a good ear for the outlandish, the farcical, the bizarre and the macabre. A wonderful popular history of Hanoverian London'' London HistoriansIn 2009 Lucy Inglis began blogging on the lesser-known aspects of London during the Eighteenth Century - including food, immigration and sex - at GeorgianLondon.com. She lives in London with her husband. Georgian London is her first book.

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Welcome to Merrywell. Population: small. Secrets: aplenty.‘Murder in Merrywell is an entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.’ – Clare ChaseEx-journalist Violet Brewster is keen to make a good first impression in her new community, having just moved to the small village of Merrywell. When Violet hears about the mystery of Helen Slingsby, who disappeared from the village forty years earlier, she decides to help uncover what happened. But despite Violet’s best efforts, she can find no trace of the missing woman.As Violet talks to the other residents, it becomes apparent that something sinister is lurking beneath the village’s idyllic exterior.When a villager is found dead in their home, Violet becomes convinced that the murder is connected to Helen. Did Helen ever really leave Merrywell? Who in the village is hiding something? And can Violet finally solve this forty-year-old mystery before someone else gets hurt?An utterly gripping and page-turning English cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Clare Chase, Frances Evesham and Betty Rowlands.Readers LOVE Murder in Merrywell!''A perfect cozy mystery with an engaging cast of characters and a beautifully-drawn setting.'' Roz Watkins‘If you love cozy crime/mystery books then you will not be disappointed… A book to put to the top of your ‘must read now’ pile!’ C.L. Peache‘Violet Brewster is everything you could want in an amateur sleuth; empathetic, determined, and ruthless in her quest for truth… A must read!’ Charlotte Baker‘Interesting characters, and the story is funny, thrilling and touching. A very good combination.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Murder in Merrywell has moments that will make you laugh out loud! I recommend to all readers.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako Murder in Merrywell - Jane Bettany

Hudební CD - Live nahrávka kapely DREAM THEATER Rok vydání : 2020 Seznam stop CD1 / Untethered Angel / A Nightmare to Remember / Fall Into the Light / Barstool Warrior / In the Presence of Enemies - Part 1 / Pale Blue Dot / CD2 / Scenes Live Intro / Scene One: Regression / Scene Two: I. Overture 1928 / Scene Two: II. Strange Déj? Vu / Scene Three: I. Through My Words / Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy / Scene Four: Beyond This Life / Scene Five: Through Her Eyes / CD3 / Scene Six: Home / Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity / Scene Seven: II. One Last Time / Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On / Scene Nine: Finally Free / At Wit #039;s End / Bonus / Paralyzed / DVD1 / Atlas (Intro) / Untethered Angel / A Nightmare to Remember / Fall Into the Light / Barstool Warrior / In the Presence of Enemies - Part 1 / Pale Blue Dot / DVD2 / Scenes Live Intro / Scene One: Regression / Scene Two: I. Overture 1928 / Scene Two: II. Strange Déj? Vu / Scene Three: I. Through My...

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''Gripping and surprising'' Observer''Evocative . . . highly enjoyable'' The Times''Sharply drawn characters'' Financial Times''Thrilling'' Spectator''Truly wonderful'' Crime TimeHistorical espionage at its very best. Set in 1938 in London and Vienna, a tense and atmospheric thriller told against a backdrop of uncertainty and fear as World War Two threatens.As war looms over Britain and there is talk of gas masks and blackout, people are understandably jumpy and anxious. Stella Fry, who''s been working in Vienna for a Jewish family, returns home with no job and a broken heart. She answers an advertisement from a famous mystery writer, Hubert Newman, who needs a manuscript typed. She takes on the job and is shocked the next day to learn of the writer''s sudden, unexplained death. She is even more surprised when, twenty-four hours later, she receives Newman''s manuscript and reads the Dedication: To Stella, spotter of mistakes.Harry Fox, formerly of Special Branch and brilliant at surveillance, has been suspended for some undisclosed misdemeanor. He has his own reasons for being interested in Hubert Newman. He approaches Stella Fry to share his belief that the writer''s death was no accident. What''s more, since she was the last person to see Newman, she could be in danger herself.

Objev podobné jako Midnight in Vienna - Jane Thynne

Discover London like a local with this insider's guide to 15 unique neighbourhoods. Explore hidden gems, free activities, top eats, culture, and green escapes-from Hackney's hotspots to Hammersmith's riverside charm. Packed with local tips for easy, unforgettable days out across the capital.

Objev podobné jako Days Out in London - Edward Prendeville

A vividly written and timely polemic tackling the burning injustices shaping British society today.‘Intelligently written and powerfully argued.’ Paul Mason‘Witty, scathing, and entertaining.’ Danny DorlingJournalist Sam Bright is a Northerner living in London. He is just one of the millions of people clinging on to the coattails of the capital, sucked in by the prospect of opportunities that the rest of the United Kingdom does not enjoy.Our capital is a vast melting pot of languages, cultures, and ideas, and rightly celebrated for it. For many, though, there is no other option. The only place to access the opportunities this country offers is London. Banking, law, politics, advertising, architecture, the arts and the media are all concentrated here. It is almost impossible to reach the heights of any profession without joining the grey hoards queuing for the next tube. As the economic, political, and cultural epicentre of the country, Fortress London acts more like a renaissance city-state like Florence or Venice than the capital of a modern nation-state. And the gluttony of London, compared to the malnourishment of our regions, dramatically affects life chances in Britain.Fortress London argues that to address Britain’s manifold problems, we need first to end the hegemony of its capital. Enriched by a vast array of interviews and statistics, it will examine how our individual destinies, from childhood to death, are determined by the disproportionate power of London. It will explain why regional inequality has fallen off the Left’s radar, even as the Right pays lip service to it, and it will draw on international comparisons to show where we have gone wrong and, crucially, how we can fix it.Sam Bright’s clear-eyed intervention will convince you that regional inequality is the problem — and that now is the time for change.Featuring exclusive interviews with: Andy Burnham, Lisa Nandy, Steve Rotheram, Aditya Chakrabortty, David Blunkett, Jess Phillips, Andrew Adonis and more…

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London Living presents a unique look into the homes of London-based interior designers, antique dealers, musicians, and influencers, revealed by leading interior design photographer Simon Upton. Following the success of his first book, New York Interiors, Simon Upton turns to London—a city in which he has been based for most of his working life. Exploring an incredible range of homes in this vibrant city, Upton looks behind the scenes into the private spaces of creatives and influencers. Presented in two parts, the book begins with “Town,” which is devoted to the homes of those who live solely in London, such as grandee of interior design John Stefanidis; House & Garden’s Interior Designer of the Year 2019, Maria Speake; industrial designer and architect Tom Bartlett; fashion designer Bella Freud; model Poppy Delevingne; and antiques dealer and interior designer Adam Bray. Then, “Country” showcases those who divide their time between London and a retreat in the British countryside, which includes names such as antiques dealers Jorge Perez-Martin and David Gibson, known together as Brownrigg; film director Gaby Dellal; and designer Jasper Conran. Edited by interior design writer Karen Howes and featuring a foreword by iconic decorator and Upton’s friend Nicky Haslam, London Living reveals a series of unique locations, each illuminated by an interview in which the owner defines their true meaning of “home.”Includes Color Photographs

Objev podobné jako London Living - Karen Howes, Nicky Haslam, Simon Upton

London Underground By Design is the beautifully illustrated new book from Mark Ovenden, the acclaimed author of Great Railway Maps of the World, published to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the Tube in 2013.Since its establishment 150 years ago as the world''s first urban subway, the London Underground has continuously set a benchmark for design that has influenced transit systems from New York to Tokyo, Moscow to Paris and beyond. London Underground by Design is the first meticulous study of every aspect of that feat, a comprehensive history of one of the world''s most celebrated design achievements, and of the visionaries who brought it to life.Beginning in the pioneering Victorian age, Mark Ovenden charts the evolution of architecture, branding, typeface, map design, interior and textile styles, posters, signage and graphic design and how these came together to shape not just the Underground''s identity, but the character of London itself. This is the story of celebrated designers - from Frank Pick, the guru who conceptualised the modern Tube''s look under the ''design fit for purpose'' mantra, to Harry Beck, Tube diagram creator, and from Marion Dorn, one of the twentieth century''s leading textile designers, to Edward Johnston, creator of the distinctive font that bears his name, as well as Leslie Green, designer of central London''s distinctive ruby-red tiled stations, and the Design Research Unit''s head, Misha Black, who in the 1960s rebranded British Railways and created the Victoria line''s distinctive style, and Sir Norman Foster, architect of Canary Wharf station.''Fascinating ... authoritative ... bristles with photographs I''ve never seen before ... the book does ample justice to a network that - overcrowded and overpriced - is a glorious palimpsest of design'' Andrew Martin, Observer''I wouldn''t ordinarily enthuse about one book at such length, but this is an important work...not because it''s an entertaining read (it is), but because it identifies the birth of a brand...and records the birth of a new idea - the transport interchange'' Kevin McCloud, Grand Designs Magazine''Mark Ovenden has devotedly documented the designs associated with [the Underground] ... "addictive" for anyone interested in the look of everyday life'' Telegraph''This beautifully illustrated history is a worth tribute [to 150 years of design]'' Shortlist''A wonderful, handsome book ... it makes me want to nerd out, get a travel card and whiz out to the strange ends of Metroland or the UFO shape of Southgate station'' Robert Bownes/Andrew Tuck, Monocle Weekly (Radio programme)Mark Ovenden is a British writer and broadcaster. His previous books are Metro Maps of the World, Paris Metro Style and Great Railway Maps of the World. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and lives in London.

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A cosy, festive murder mystery to curl up with in front of the fire, for fans of Clare Chase and Katie Gayle. PRE-ORDER NOW.In the charming village of Merrywell, an exciting new Christmas Market is bringing festive cheer and bustling crowds.But just as the stallholders toast a successful first day with mulled wine in the village bookshop, someone rushes in to announce that a body has been found. Once again in the wrong place at the wrong time, Violet Brewster is on hand to offer the police her astute – if perhaps unwelcome – opinion on the crime.While the police dismiss the death as an accident, Violet senses that there’s more to this tragedy than meets the eye. Determined to uncover the truth, she must navigate a maze of secrets and lies before the killer strikes again. As the festive season unfolds, can Violet solve the mystery before it’s too late?

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Lucy Wilson and Hobo Kostinen are back in the capital, but this isn''t just a city break. Whether they''re battling mind-controlling sunblock, meeting the Queen during her Silver Jubilee in 1977, or fighting mannequins in Carnaby Street, Lucy and Hobo are once again doing what they do best: saving the day, one weird adventure at a time.

Objev podobné jako The Lucy Wilson Mysteries: Back in London - Paul W Robinson, Philip Bates, Baz Greenland, Tim Gambrell, Sue Hampton, Steven Walton.

You can do pretty much anything you like in London. But it will probably cost a fortune - and might not be worth it anyway. That''s where our highly opinionated guide comes in. London is full of excellent places to go and things to do that are totally gratis. The best things in life are. Emmy Watts (brilliant author of our Opinionated Guides to Eco London and Kid''s London) is back with advice on the very best outings that won''t eat your overdraft. From galleries and green spaces to flower markets and subterranean tunnels, discover Emmy''s unabashedly opinionated selection of the coolest, most creative places in the capital. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer straight-talking insider''s advice on what to do and see in London.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide To Free London - Emmy Watts

A new volume in ACC Art Books’ London series, focusing on the capital’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene. Queer London is a timely and accessible introduction to the city through a LGBTQ+ lens, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in London’s thriving queer landscape. Celebrating the diversity and innovation of queer individuals in London, both historically and today, Queer London features a range of bars, clubs, shops, Pride events, charities, community organisations, saunas and sex shops that cater to the LGBTQ community.Along with highlighted features on influential queer Londoners of the moment, this book delves into the cultural history of queerness in the capital, including events, organisations or venues that have sometimes been forgotten or overlooked, but which were of key importance to the community. From the long, illustrious queer history of Soho and the legendary drag balls at Porchester Hall, to the hottest clubs of the moment, Queer London is the go-to guide for anyone looking to engage with rich queer legacy of this nation’s capital.

Objev podobné jako Queer London - Alim Kheraj