hedgelands christopher hart

Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2024 for Nature Writing‘[A] joyously readable book— it riffs along like breeze in the hedgerow.’ John Lewis-Stempel in Country Life‘Hart’s passion for the potential that resides here is intoxicating. Occasionally an environmental solution comes along that is so breathtakingly simple you can’t believe that not everyone is already doing it.’ Sunday Times‘[Hart] has written an eye-opening and inspiring book which will leave you with a deep appreciation of these wonderful habitats’ Daily MailIn this joyous journey around the wild edges of Britain, Christopher Hart takes us through the life, ecology and history of the humble British hedge, showing us how this much-loved (but somewhat overlooked) feature is inextricably woven into our language, history and culture.Hedges – or hedgerows – have long been an integral part of the British landscape; a bastion of privacy for our gardens, a protective presence on winding country lanes and a vital hiding place for birds and beasts on farmland.This man-made marvel is finally getting its time in the sun. Recognised as an environmental hero and a powerful climate ally, hedgerow is now considered the greatest edge habitat on earth, offering thorny scrub, mature woodland, grassland and even wetland. It plays a critical role in carbon sequestration and provides essential protection against the elements.Hedgelands highlights the hawthorn and hazel of ancient hedges; the abundance of wildlife, from the elusive dunnock to the striking nightingale, the industrious hedgehog to the little harvest mouse; and the free pickings that the hedgerow offers, making it an essential – and delicious – element of any countryside ramble.Hedgelands will tell you everything you never thought you needed to know about this wild, diverse and rich habitat – and you might even look at your humble hedge in a whole new way.‘Hedgelands combines history, celebration, lament and warning. Christopher Hart is a companionable writer, and makes a powerful case that, at a time of ecological hazard, well-nurtured hedges can play an astonishing role in buttressing the future.’ The Spectator‘A wonderful history of the threads that stitch the British countryside together.’ Jake Fiennes, author of Land Healer‘A passionate celebration and exploration of our wonderful hedgerows. You’ll be swept along by Hart’s intoxicating enthusiasm.’ Dave Goulson, author of Silent Earth

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Anime – Výrazy a pózy (The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: Expressions and Poses) je nepostradatelnou příručkou pro všechny anime kreslíře! Její autor Christopher Hart vám představí nejrůznější návody a metody, které pomohou vašim postavám ožít. Dozvíte se, jak vyzrát na proporce těla a jak kreslit rysy v obličeji. Všechno je to o výrazu a postoji. Vnitřní rozpoložení postav nejlépe vystihnete pomocí jednoduchých gest. Jak nakreslit postavu, která k sobě okamžitě strhne pozornost? Jak si poradit s jógovými pozicemi nebo s houpáním na houpačce? Naučíte se vytvářet zajímavé charaktery z různých oblastí a na konci knihy budete s jistotou vědět, jak pomocí několika tahů vystihnout, že je vaše postava arogantní mrzout, přísný šéf anebo neodvolatelný optimista! Taky pochopíte, jak dokážou ruce celou pózu pozvednout, pokud jenom tak nevisí u pasu. Zaměříte se na nejrůznější rekvizity. Všichni víme, že právě obyčejné věci, se kterými přichází vaše postava do kontaktu, dodají celkovému vyznění ten správný šmrnc. Najdete zde i kapitolu věnovanou oblečení , ve které se dozvíte, jak je důležité věnovat pozornost náčrtu těla, jak se oblečení proměňuje spolu s jednotlivými pózami a jak vyzrát na barvy, klopy a záhyby . Ať už s kreslením začínáte, nebo se mu nějakou dobu věnujete, tato kniha se stane nepostradatelným průvodcem na vaší cestě k oživení postav! O autorovi: Christopher Hart má na svém kontě nejrůznější návody, jak kreslit (nejenom) anime postavy! Jeho knihy se těší celosvětové oblibě a v Zoner Press doposud vyšlo například Kreslení anime (Jak kreslit originální postavy podle jednoduchý předloh), Anime – tipy a tr iky (Jak kreslit ještě lepší a vychytanější postavy) a Anime – Úžasné dívky (Jak kreslit originální dívčí postavy).

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Chtěli byste se v kreslení lidí posunout na novou úroveň, ale pořád ještě nevíte, jak na to? Děsí vás nepřehledné návody, které vůbec neberou v potaz, že s kreslením postav dost možná teprve začínáte? Pak nezoufejte, protože kniha Kreslíme POSTAVU (Figure It Out) je tady pro vás! Světově uznávaný autor kreslicích příruček Christopher Hart vás krok za krokem provede celou kresbou a rozdělí se s vámi o ty nejefektivnější tipy a triky. Metody, které vám v této knize představí, snadno pochopíte, přestanete díky nim vnímat postavu jako komplikovanou masu kostí a šlach a zvládnete si ji zjednodušit na geometrické tvary! Naučíte se, jak na přirozené křivky a jak docílit dynamických pozic, aby i postava, která právě sedí, působila živě a energicky. Osvojíte si črtání a schopnost rozpoznat, kdy je vaše kresba dokončená a vy byste měli odložit tužku. Neméně důležité budou i detaily, protože právě ty dělají člověka! Christopher Hart s vámi v jednotlivých kapitolách rozebere nosy, ústa, oči, ale i vlasy. Ukáže vám, jak umí jeden zdánlivě nepodstatný rys ve vteřině proměnit celý obličej k nepoznání. Po přečtení téhle knihy už nebudete mít plnou hlavu sáhodlouhých příruček, zato budete díky srozumitelnému dávkování informací vědět, co nesmíte při tvorbě svých postav opomenout. Tyhle jednoduché návody jsou tu od toho, aby přinesly okamžité výsledky!

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It's manga GRRLLL power! The second book in Christopher Hart's bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series, Amazing Girls is filled with easy-to-follow templates to help anyone learn to draw absolutely amazing female anime characters. Learn all the ins and outs of drawing stunning manga heroines, schoolgirls, and fantasy characters! In this anime drawing book, the follow-up to his bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime, Christopher Hart focuses on some of the most popular, dynamic, and beautiful anime girl characters. Basic templates make it easy to draw the head, hairstyles, anime costumes and clothing, body proportions, and more, while tutorials help you create full-blown scenes that will take your art to the next level. Suitable for all levels, from beginners who are just starting to learn how to draw anime, to advanced users who want to hone their skills, this is the ideal resource for all fans of anime and manga drawing, and can be used on its own or alongside the original Master Guide to Drawing Anime. Drawing books are a perennial present to inspire young artists and a popular gift for teens. There is no greater tool than an art book to spark creativity, develop new artistic skills, and help kids and teens channel their energy towards positive self-expression. Paperback; 144 pages; 9 in W by 10 in H.

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Appeals to both manga and colouring fans. Fun-to-colour illustrations. By bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart. Bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart celebrates 'grrrrllll' power with a wildly entertaining colouring book featuring manga's most popular female characters.

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Zamilujte si romantické anime! Romantický žánr se skládá ze všech prvků, jaké fanoušci anime milují – drama, komedie a především emoce, které čtenáře chytí za srdce. A vy se teď můžete naučit vytvořit snový a dynamický svět anime romantiky pod vedením známého kreslíře Christophera Harta. Anime – romantické scény je nepostradatelná příručka, díky které se naučíte kreslit oblíbené typy postav, příběhové linie, vystihnout dokonalého přítele nebo přítelkyni, a především vytvořit epický milostný příběh. Těšit se můžete na kresbu úžasných scén, klíčové okamžiky příběhu a také kresbu párů na základě určitého tématu. Stejně jako v předchozích knihách i tady s vámi autor projde jednotlivé kroky a provede vás tvorbou složitějších pozic a výrazů. Ať jste začátečníci, anebo pokročilí kreslíři, určitě oceníte jednoduché a srozumitelné návody a postupy. Chybět nebudou ani různé typy postav – tichý kluk, ješita, popová hvězda, fantasy přítel. (Schválně, kdo z vás pro ně má slabost?) U romantických scén kolikrát taje srdce i toho největšího cynika. Přemýšleli jste o tom, jak by vypadala vaše vysněná romantická scéna? Díky téhle knize ji můžete ztvárnit a ještě o trochu vylepšit. Staňte se postavou svého vlastního příběhu a vytvořte kresby nabité emocemi! O autorovi: Christopher Hart je celosvětově oblíbený autor známý svými knihami o kreslení, které jsou plné užitečných tipů a návodů. V Zoner Press doposud vyšlo například Anime – Úžasné dívky (Jak kreslit originální dívčí postavy), Kreslíme POSTAVU (Jednoduché návody, okamžité výsledky), Manga mánie (Velká kniha o kreslení mangy) a Naučte se kreslit kočky a psy (Jednoduché návody krok za krokem).

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Chcete se naučit kreslit úžasné charaktery, jaké jste zatím vídali jenom v manze a anime, ale nevíte, kde začít? Hledáte knihu plnou jednoduchých návodů, které vám pomůžou pozvednout vaše dovednosti na novou úroveň? Sníte o životě kreslíře? Pokud jste si alespoň na jednu z otázek odpověděli ANO, pak je tahle příručka přesně pro vás! Roztomilé postavy můžete najít skoro v každé manze a anime, ale jen těžko jich na jednom místě najdete tolik jako v téhle knize. Světoznámý autor Christopher Hart jich přináší víc než sto! A pokud byste si přece jen nevybrali, můžete podle jednoduchých postupů vytvořit své vlastní. Ohromný výběr charakterů, přehled nejoblíbenějších účesů a návody na ty nejroztomilejší bytosti. To všechno, a ještě mnohem víc! Manga – 100 roztomilých postav a výrazů vás naučí kreslit postavy za chůze i vsedě, zjistíte, jak jim vdechnout patřičnou vážnost, nebo naopak nenucenost, a jak vyjádřit emoce, které se v nich odehrávají. Zároveň se dozvíte, jak se liší stavbou těla mladší a dospělé postavy a bez jakých charakterů se žádná manga ani anime neobejdou! Čeká na vás hromada užitečných tipů od výběru oblečení a roztomilých doplňků až po výběr účesu, který vaši postavu posune na novou úroveň. A pokud vám z toho všeho na konci půjde hlava kolem, můžete se zabavit vymýšlením roztomilých malých kamarádů s křídly nebo anténou na hlavě! Tahle kniha je nepostradatelná příručka pro každého začínajícího kreslíře. Ale pozor! Roztomilost v ní je nakažlivá.

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If you can make a simple shape, you can draw an animal! In his fun follow-up to Drawing Shape by Shape, Christopher Hart - the world's bestselling author of how-to-draw books - has devised an irresistible menagerie of more than 90 colourful creatures to create.

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Learn to draw more than 100 crazy cute mochi animals, with their simple squishy shapes in How to Draw Cute Mochi Animals from bestselling author Christopher Hart.

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The latest installment in The Manga Artist's Coloring Book series gives manga and colouring enthusiasts dozens of fabulous fashions to colour. Christopher Hart continues the best-selling Manga Artist's Colouring Book series with this collection that is bursting with eye-catching characters and clothes to colour. The most fashionable girls and boys from the world of Japanese comics show off their sense of style in more than 40 full-page images printed on high-quality paper. Each image includes an intricate patterned background for maximum colouring fun. The Manga Artist's Coloring Book: Fashion! is a fun and challenging experience for anyone who loves to colour.

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Combining material from ?Drawing Cartoons from Numbers' and ?Drawing Cartoons Letter by Letter', Christopher Hart teaches children a fun way to create over 125 characters.

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Guide to drawing edgy fashions found in the popular Japanese genre. By best-selling author Christopher Hart. Offers many enticing projects for aspiring artists, from creating classic outfits to different poses.

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Christopher Hart, the bestselling author and expert on all things manga, brings fans and aspiring artists a brand-new collection of the most popular manga character types.

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This book includes 100 templates for aspiring fashion designers to draw the designs of their dreams. A sequel to Hart's bestselling how-to-draw book 'Fashion Design Studio'.

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This guide helps artists learn to draw natural-looking figures. Hart portrays everyday, real-life gestures on human-looking foundation figures: standing, sitting, kneeling and reclining, with arms folded, ankles crossed, hands on hips and more, all shown from various angles.

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Learn how to draw your favourite furry friend! With these simple templates from Chris Hart, the world’s bestselling art instruction author, any pet owner can do it. Hart’s templates work for pups and kitties of just about any shape and size—from dachshunds and Bernese Mountain Dogs to tabbies and Siamese. You’ll get adorable results worthy of framing . . . no matter your skill level.

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From Chris Hart, the bestselling art instruction author of all time, Begin To Draw People is the perfect go-to guide for anyone ages 12 and up interested in beginner-level figure drawing.

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WWE Superstar Natalya “Nattie” Neidhart—the longest-serving female wrestler in WWE history—invites readers inside her extraordinary journey, from her upbringing in the legendary Hart family home through her more than two decades in wrestlingWhile most children grow up running around with their friends, Nattie Neidhart was schooled in the Hart family Dungeon, in the shadow of her grandfather Stu Hart, father Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart, and legendary uncles Bret and Owen Hart. With every body slam and piledriver, Nattie fought her own way into pro wrestling—the first and only woman in her family to do so—to become a two-time women’s world champion and one of the most visible, titled, and world record-holding Superstars in WWE. In this raw, unwaveringly honest memoir, Nattie opens up for the first time about her life as the legacy of the Hart family dynasty, candidly sharing untold details on: Her chaotic childhood in the boom-and-bust world of professional wrestling, including her family’s brush with homelessness Her father’s battles with addiction and other effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, leading to his eventual sudden death, and how they shaped her Her struggle to navigate the complex dynamics between the Hart family and WWE in the aftermath of the Montreal Screwjob, Owen Hart''s tragic death, and her husband TJ Wilson’s near-fatal, career-ending, in-ring injury Her front-row seat to the rise of women’s wrestling and the resilience it took to thrive as a female wrestler at a time when what you looked like on screen was more important than how talented you were between the ropes From heart-pounding glory to devastating loss, The Last Hart Beating pulls no punches when it comes to the drama, hilarity, and outright mayhem of life inside the ring and out.

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The Princess Bride meets You've Got Mail in this enchantingly quirky, completely refreshing fantasy with a rom-com-worthy premise. Hart is a marshal, tasked with patrolling the magical wilds of Tanria.It's an unforgiving job, and he's got nothing but time to ponder his loneliness. Mercy never has a moment to herself. She's been single-handedly keeping Birdsall & Son Undertakers afloat in defiance of sullen jerks like Hart-ache Hart, the man with a knack for showing up right when her patience is thinnest.After yet another run-in with Merciless Mercy, Hart finds himself penning a letter addressed simply to "A Friend". Much to his surprise, he receives an anonymous reply, and a tentative friendship is born. Little does Hart know he's baring his soul to the person who infuriates him most.

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Herbert Lionel Adolphus Hart (1907-1992), někdejší profesor právní teorie Oxfordské univerzity, patří mezi nejvýznamnější postavy právní filozofie 20. století a jeho kniha Pojem práva radikálním způsobem změnila tradiční pohledy na právo a jeho vztah k morálce i politice, na pojem přirozeného práva a spravedlnosti i na právní metodologii. Kromě pražského rodáka Hanse Kelsena bychom asi stěží hledali jiného právního teoretika, jehož jméno se stalo synonymem celého jednoho proudu právního myšlení - tzv. analytické jurisprudence. Od roku 1961, kdy byla kniha Pojem práva poprvé publikovaná, inspirovala několik generaci právníků, filozofů i politologů a bez nadsázky lze říci, že dějiny angloamerické právní filozofie a teorie posledních téměř pěti desetiletí jsou do značné míry obdobím kritického vyrovnávání se s Hartovou koncepci práva jako systému primárních a sekundárních pravidel. Hartovy slavné polemiky s americkým právním teoretikem Lonem L. Fullerem, v nichž se originálním způsobem oživil spor mezi pozitivním a přirozeným právem, měly rozhodující význam pro tak rozmanité školy právního myšleni, jaké představuje například dílo Ronalda Dworkina, Josepha Raze nebo Neila MacCormicka. Hartova schopnost skloubit tradiční právní dogmatiku s lingvistickými a sociologickými metodami působí i dnes mimořádně přesvědčivě a svěže. H. L. A. Hart však nebyl autorem jediné knihy a například jeho studie Law, Liberty and Morality (Právo, svoboda a morálka, 1963) a The Morality of the Criminal Law (Morálka trestního práva, 1965) jsou principiální obhajobou liberálních názorů na právo a politiku. Hart v nich polemizuje například s dobovými názory lorda Devlina a hájí tu koncepci práva, podle niž nelze právními prostředky regulovat sféru morálky. V tomto i mnoha dalších názorech tak Hart kriticky rozvíjí nejlepší tradici britského liberálního myšlení a filozofie, jak ji známe z díla Jeremyho Benthama, Johna Stuarta Milla nebo Johna Austina. Liberální motivy jsou ostatně příznačné i pro Pojem práva. Možnost seznámit se s tímto zcela klíčovým dílem moderní právní filozofie v českém překladu proto jistě uvíta nejen právnická veřejnost, ale také všichni, kdo se zajímají o politickou a morální teorii či o praktické otázky politického rozhodování a tvorby práva nebo jeho aplikace.

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''An inspiring story, warmly told'' - Country Life A moving, thrilling account of one man''s extraordinary escape from the Nazis - as told by his great-grandson. Perfect for fans of Ben Macintyre and Damien Lewis ''Frank Griffiths'' incredible escape and evasion story will become a wartime classic. Truly inspiring.'' - ANDY McNAB ''An affectionate and often audacious tale of an unsung WW2 hero. Adam Hart is a writer to watch out for.'' - ANTHONY HOROWITZ''A thrilling tale of courage, bravery and survival, brought to life by Hart''s gripping narrative and fascinating personal connection. A superb debut.'' - ALICE LOXTON''This moving family history pays fitting tribute to the courage and resilience of the Special Duties Squadrons'' crews, and the heroism of the French resisters serving alongside them.'' - CLARE MULLEY''A classic tale of Second World War derring-do, told with flair. A wonderful debut.'' - ROBERT PENN On 14 August 1943, Adam Hart''s great-grandfather Frank Griffiths took off from RAF Tempsford, the SOE ''Special Duties'' airbase in rural England. Frank and his crew were on a secret midnight mission codenamed Operation Pimento, but they were shot down near Annecy in southeast France.Only Frank survived.Though seriously injured, Frank felt it was his duty to get back to England to continue the fight against the Nazis. He embarked on a perilous, 1,200-mile, 108-day escape across Europe, via the attic of a brothel, a Frenchwoman''s chimney and a Spanish prison cell. Seventy-nine years later, Frank''s 22-year-old great-grandson Adam Hart retraced the epic escape through France, Switzerland and Spain. His emotional encounters with descendants of people who''d risked their lives to help his great-grandfather reveal the enduring legacy of Operation Pimento and how we should never forget their sacrifice.Operation Pimento is not only a riveting true story, but also a vivid account of one young man''s journey to discover more about a man he''d never met, but always knew to be a hero.

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Richard Hart Bread is a comprehensive guide to the craft of baking bread, featuring 60 recipes filled with all the expertise and experience of the founder of Copenhagen's Hart Bageri and former head baker at San Francisco's Tartine.Richard Hart Bread is THE guide to the intuitive art of baking bread. Including bread making techniques, creating a starter, and breads that use a range of grains from rich rye and wheat loaves to barley, polenta loaves. As well you can explore flatbreads, focaccias and ciabatta and bakery favourites like bagels, English muffins and burger buns. By learning how to see, taste, touch and adapt, readers can find their own way to making truly wonderful bread – from blistering sourdoughs to delicious beer loaves and more. Rather than focusing obsessively on precise formulas, Richard teaches both.

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Superstar comedian and Hollywood box office star Kevin Hart turns his immense talent to the written word by writing some words. Some of those words include: the, a, for, above, and even even. Put them together and you have the funniest, most heartfelt, and most inspirational memoir on survival, success, and the importance of believing in yourself since Old Yeller. It begins in North Philadelphia. He was born an accident, unwanted by his parents. His father was a drug addict who was in and out of jail. His brother was a crack dealer and petty thief. And his mother was overwhelmingly strict, beating him with belts, frying pans, and his own toys. The odds, in short, were stacked against our young hero, just like the odds that are stacked against the release of a new book in this era of social media (where Hart has a following of over 100 million, by the way). But Kevin Hart, like Ernest Hemingway, JK Rowling, and Chocolate Droppa before him, was able to defy the odds and turn it around. In his literary debut, he takes the reader on a journey through what his life was, what it is now, and how he's overcome each challenge to become the man he is today. And that man happens to be the biggest comedian in the world, with tours that sell out football stadiums and films that have collectively grossed over $3.5 billion. He achieved this not just through hard work, determination, and talent: It was through his unique way of looking at the world. Because just like a book has chapters, Hart sees life as a collection of chapters that each person gets to write for himself or herself. "Not only do you get to choose how you interpret each chapter, but your interpretation writes the next chapter," he says. "So why not choose the interpretation that serves your life the best?"Candid, wickedly funny, and unforgettable, I Can't Make This Up is more than a memoir. It is a training manual designed to teach you a positive, drama-free outlook on life and code of conduct that will serve you, serve others, and serve your biggest, boldest dreams.

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''Amazingly detailed and meticulously crafted ... Hitman will stand the test of time as one of the definitive wrestling biographies'' Publishers Weekly''Bret Hart still makes me believe that wrestling is good'' Hulk Hogan''Packed with drugs, sex, vicious family in-fighting and tales of life on the road ... Hart names names and lays it all bare in his own words'' Globe and MailA story of death, sex, betrayal and revenge; sweat, steroids and duplicity - wrestler Bret Hart lifts the lid on the wacky, mythic, secretive word of pro wrestling in this epic tell-all.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER The author of She-Wolves chronicles the lives and reigns of Richard II and Henry IV, two cousins whose rivalry brought their nation to the brink of disintegration - and back again*LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2025**SHORTLISTED FOR THE ELIZABETH LONGFORD PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHY 2025**THE TELEGRAPH'S BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024*'A glorious work of history... a gripping and haunting tragedy... There was no book published this year, novels included, that I found richer in character; no plot more taut' - Tom Holland, The Spectator'A dazzling tour de force of epic royal history: a compulsive, unputdownable real-life thriller, a gripping portrait of ruthless power politics, and a study of British tyranny... written with the delicacy and elegance of one of Britain’s most brilliant historians at the top of her game' - Simon Sebag-Montefiore'If ever a book of history was blessed with contemporary relevance, this one is. The dumbfounding, delusional, narcissistic King Richard; the white-knuckle ride of Henry IV, dogged all the way by notions of illegitimacy. I feel these men could have been ripped from today’s headlines. The book’s great achievement is in the storytelling — the unfolding drama, the secrets of power and ambition so beautifully controlled in the telling. The Eagle and the Hart will be a non-fiction book of the year and will deserve the ovations it is certain to receive. When history is this gripping there’s nothing like it' - Andrew O'HaganRichard of Bordeaux and Henry Bolingbroke were first cousins, born just three months apart. Their lives were from the beginning entwined. When they were still children, Richard was crowned King Richard II with Henry at his side, carrying the sword of state: a ten-year-old lord in the service of his ten-year-old king. Yet, as the animals on their heraldic badges showed, they grew up to be opposites: Richard was the white hart, a thin-skinned narcissist, and Henry the eagle, a chivalric hero, a leader who inspired loyalty where Richard inspired only fear. Henry had all the qualities Richard lacked, all the qualities a sovereign needed, bar one: birth right. Increasingly threatened by his charismatic cousin, Richard became consumed by the need for total power, in a time of constant conflict, rebellions and reprisals. When he banished Henry into exile, the stage was set for a final confrontation, as the hart became the tyrant and the eagle his usurper. Helen Castor tells this story of one of the strangest and most fateful relationships in English history. It is a story about power, and masculinity in crisis, and a nation brought to the brink of catastrophe. At its heart, it is the story of two men whose lives were played out in extraordinary parallel, to devastating effect.

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When barefoot running guru Christopher McDougall takes in a neglected donkey, his aim is to get Sherman back to reasonable health. But Sherman is ill-tempered, obstinate and uncooperative - and it''s clear his poor treatment has made him deeply fearful of humans. Christopher knows that donkeys need a purpose - they are working, pack animals - and so when he learns of the sport of Burro Racing or running with donkeys, he sets out to give Sherman something worth living for.With the aid of Christopher''s menagerie on his farm in rural Pennsylvania, his wife Mika and their friends and neighbours including the local Amish population, Sherman begins to build trust in Christopher. To give him a purpose, they start to run together. But what Sherman gains in confidence and meaning is something we all need: a connection with nature, the outdoors, with movement. And as Christopher learns, the side benefits of exercise and animal contact are surprising, helping with mental and physical health in unexpected ways.

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LP vinyl - Bang Bang Boom Boom je šesté studiové album americké zpěvačky a skladatelky Beth Hart vydané 5. října 2012. Bang Bang Boom Boom je šesté studiové album americké zpěvačky a skladatelky Beth Hart vydané 5. října 2012. Barva LP : Transparentní Rok vydání : 2012 (6.album) Rok reedice : 2022 Seznam stop LP Baddest Blues / Bang Bang Boom Boom / Better Man / Caught out in the Rain / Swing My Thing Back Around / With You Everyday / Thru the Window of My Mind / Spirit of God / There in Your Heart / The Ugliest House on the Block / Everything Must Change

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LP vinyl - Fire on the Floor je osmé sólové studiové album americké zpěvačky a skladatelky Beth Hart. Fire on the Floor je osmé sólové studiové album americké zpěvačky a skladatelky Beth Hart. Barva LP : Stříbrná Rok vydání : 2016 (8.album) Rok reedice : 2022 Seznam stop LP Jazz Man / Love Gangster / Coca Cola / Let #039;s Get Together / Love is a Lie / Fat Man / Fire On the Floor / Woman You #039;ve Been Dreaming of / Baby Shot Me Down / Good Day To Cry / Picture In a Frame / No Place Like Home

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LP vinyl - Immortal je debutové sólové album Beth Hart, vydané 21.5.1996 Immortal je debutové sólové album Beth Hart, vydané 21.5.1996 Rok vydání : 1996 Rok reedice : 2019 Seznam stop LP Run / Spiders In My Bed / Isolation / Hold Me Through The Night / State Of Mind / Burn Chile / Immortal / Summer Is Gone / Ringing / God Bless You / Am I The One / Blame The Moon

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EMILIA HART''S STUNNING NEW BOOK THE SIRENS IS OUT NOWTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLEROVER 700,000 COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEAs seen on BBC’s BETWEEN THE COVERS''A bewitching debut. I can’t wait to see what Emilia Hart writes next'' KATE MORTON‘A much-heralded epic’ OBSERVER‘Empowering’ GLAMOURThree women, five centuries, one spellbinding storyIn the present day, Kate flees a traumatic relationship to the Cumbrian cottage she inherited from her great-aunt; but the cottage hides secrets of its own.In 1942, Violet rebels against her father’s ideas of a ‘proper young lady’ … until he takes matters into his own hands.In 1619, Altha is on trial for witchcraft, implicated in the gruesome death of a local man.Three women they tried to cage – but Weyward women belong to the wild. And they cannot be tamed…Weyward was a Times bestseller w/e 18-02-2023.

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A complete account of my search for my father would take a lifetime to tell because that’s how long I’ve been looking.Spurs and Scotland star John White was one of the best footballers of the 1960s. However, in July 1964 he was struck by lightning and killed at 27 years-old. From humble beginnings growing up just outside Edinburgh, through to football fame and his tragic death, the play shares John''s cheeky humour. It also follows the story of his son Rob White, who was just five months old when his dad died. The play shines a light on the mental health challenges both father and son face and the way we deal with grief and loss.Martin Murphy''s The Ghost of White Hart Lane was originally produced by Bruised Sky Productions and supported by Tottenham Hotspur FC. It was commissioned by John White’s son Rob and follows on from his and Julie Welch’s Sunday Times bestselling biography The Ghost of White Hart Lane - ''In Search of My Father the Football Legend''.This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in July 2024 before the subsequent run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival at Underbelly in August 2024.

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Dr. Carl L. Hart is one of the world''s preeminent experts on the effects of so-called recreational drugs on the human mind and body. Dr. Hart is open about the fact that he uses drugs himself, in a happy balance with the rest of his full and productive life as a colleague, husband, father, and friend. He draws on decades of research and his own personal experience to argue definitively that the criminalization and demonization of drug use - not drugs themselves - have been a tremendous scourge on America, not least in reinforcing this country''s enduring structural racism.

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AN IRISH TIMES BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF 2023An IRISH INDEPENDENT BEST IRISH CHILDREN'S BOOK 0F 2023An unforgettable adventure drawing on Irish folklore, from award-winning author Sinéad O'Hart. The seandraiocht - the Old Magic - isn't remembered like it once was. Its power is fading... When Rose is entrusted with a powerful stone by a Frost Giant, she is swept into an adventure full of danger. The stone can be used for great good or great evil, depending on its keeper. It leads Rose to discover the magic that runs through all of Ireland. A magic that is threaded together beneath the land: the Silver Road. But the Silver Road is under threat. Now Rose must keep the stone from falling into the wrong hands and embark on a quest to find its rightful owner and keep the magic alive . . .SHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2023A stunning new book for children aged 9 and up, drawing on Celtic folklore. Perfect for fans of Catherine Doyle and Ross Montgomery.[The Silver Road by Sinead O'Hart was featured as an Irish Times Best Children's Book of 2023 on 26th November 2023 and as an Irish Independent Best Irish kids' book of 2023 on 2nd December 2023.]

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Now an award-winning Amazon Original series starring Sigourney Weaver, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is the internationally bestselling novel by Holly Ringland. Perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing and Kate Morton.''A magical coming-of-age novel'' - Good HousekeepingOn the Australian coast, miles away from the nearest town, nine-year-old Alice Hart lives in fear of her father''s dark moods. She is sheltered only by the love of her mother, Agnes, and Agnes''s beautiful garden.When tragedy changes Alice''s life irrevocably, she is sent to Thornfield, a native flower farm run by the grandmother she has never known. Thornfield gives refuge to women who, like Alice, are lost or broken, and it is there that Alice learns to use the language of flowers to say the things she cannot voice.But as she grows older, Alice realizes that there are things that even the flowers cannot help her say. Family secrets are buried deeper than the flowers'' roots and, if she is to have the freedom she craves, she must find the courage to unearth the most powerful story she knows: her own.''Rich, vibrant and alive . . . Holly Ringland is a writer to watch out for'' - Jenn Ashworth, author of Ghosted

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A delightful rhyming picture book perfect for any little dragon getting ready to celebrate Christmas!This festive addition to the When a Dragon . . .series by award-winning creators Caryl Hart and Rosalind Beardshaw is full of recognisable pre-school behaviour. When it's time to celebrate Christmas, does a dragon tangle up the lights or grab the presents? Of course not! She joins in with the carol singing, helps to decorate the tree and hands round all the gifts. And if you hear her little cars whizzing about in the night, well .. . she is a dragon after all!Caryl Hart is the author of books and series including The Princess and the .. . and How to Grow a Dinosaur.She has won many awards including a Magnola Book Award, the Geoffrey Trease Prize for Children's Writing, the Oldham Brilliant Books Award and the Stockport Brilliant Books Award. Rosalind Beardshaw is the illustrator of My Pet Star by Corrinne Averiss, which won the Sainsbury's Book Award. She also won the Sheffield Baby Book Award for Box, written by Min Flyte.

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The only way to truly understand what it was like to fight in the Second World War is to listen to the experiences of those men who were there. And often, there was nowhere more dangerous than on the ground. In FOOTSLOGGERS, Peter Hart reconstructs one infantry battalion''s war in staggering detail. Based on his interviews with members of the 16th Durham Light Infantry, Hart bears witness not only to their comradeship, suffering, dreadful losses and individual tragedies, but also their courage and self-sacrifice as they fought their way across North Africa, Italy and Greece. This is a human look at the inhuman nature of war from the author of AT CLOSE RANGE and BURNING STEEL.

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“Remarkably ambitious in scope, Harte manages to knit together a social and cultural history of these years, including how Churchill both influenced the world and was defined by the issues of the day. Harte wants to show when and where the ‘scrawny little twenty-year-old second lieutenant became a global leader.’ The question is not a new one, but it never fails to fascinate.” - **International Churchill Society**Churchill’s Enemies describes Winston Churchill’s main challenges when he was out of office from 1929-1939. They were the rise to dictatorship of Benito Mussolini in Italy and the adaptation of his fascist system by the Nazi Party in Germany. It also explains the relevance of Hitler’s collaboration with the Mufti of Jerusalem in the Middle East, who spread Nazi ideology in Jerusalem, Gaza, and Lebanon - and how, step by step, the two European dictators destroyed democracy. This account of the first half of Winston Churchill’s life should help readers to understand how today’s world crisis began. The Cairo Conference was the West’s first attempt to bring the Arab world into the twentieth century by solving the Middle East crisis in 1921. It also shows how Churchill changed from an ambitious young politician to an elder statesman, as a consequence of his experiences in the changing world with all its complexities, paradoxes and ambiguities - and how his decisions still impact world politics today. The major menaces with which he was confronted throughout his political career were the chaos caused by Islamist terrorists in the Middle East from 1918 and the spread of communism and fascism when he was Minister for War and then Colonial Secretary. The author described the first two threats in his previous book, Churchill’s Challenges.

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When Albie and his mum go to the museum, Albie has no idea what is in store for him. He know that museums are fusty and dusty and full of smelly things, but what he doesn't expect are igloos, wolves and a real life polar bear... Join Albie on a brand new adventure in this brilliant book by the bestselling author and illustrator pairing Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves!Going to the museum has never been so much fun! 'Hart is a rising picture book star.' The Bookseller Praise for How to Grow a Dinosaur: 'A pre-school crowd pleaser with a dinosaur battle to boot.' The Bookseller 'Full of fun and packed with bold colourful pictures, this action-packed story will really appeal to children and is a great way to extend their imaginations.' Parents in Touch

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Get ready to be transported to the Stone Age in the latest adventure in the bestselling Albie series! Albie is wondering what pet kind of pet to get when he spots an adorable kitten in his garden! The kitten leads Albie through some bushes and into . . . the Stone Age! There he meets a girl called Thorn, who reveals that the kitten is her pet. But where has Claw the kitten gone? Together, Albie and Thorn search for tracks – and meet lots of amazing animals on the way! Can you name them all?Ancient history has never been so much fun! Join Albie on a brand new adventure in this brilliant book by the bestselling author and illustrator pairing Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves! Also by Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves:Supermarket ZooHow to Grow a DinosaurWelcome to Alien SchoolPlunge Into the Pirate PoolHow to Catch a DragonHow to Win a Monster RaceHow to Save a SuperheroHow to Ride a Polar BearHow to Find Egyptian TreasureHow to Drive a Roman Chariot

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Jack Hart, master writing coach and former managing editor of the Oregonian, has guided several Pulitzer Prize–winning narratives to publication. Since its publication in 2011, his book Storycraft has become the definitive guide to crafting narrative nonfiction. This is the book to read to learn the art of storytelling as embodied in the work of writers such as David Grann, Mary Roach, Tracy Kidder, and John McPhee. In this new edition, Hart has expanded the book’s range to delve into podcasting and has incorporated new insights from recent research into storytelling and the brain. He has also added dozens of new examples that illustrate effective narrative nonfiction. This edition of Storycraft is also paired with Wordcraft, a new incarnation of Hart’s earlier book A Writer’s Coach, now also available from Chicago. Â

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''Your book is the "really good book. Just one" that Roger Butler would have wanted'' - Sir Ian McKellen''Absorbing and often very moving'' - Peter Parker, Spectator''Sir, we are homosexuals . . .''So began the letter penned by Roger Butler and sent to several British newspaper editors - some of whom were so shocked they thought it was a hoax - in June 1960. Writing such a letter seven years before the decriminalisation of homosexuality was a radical and dangerous move. It was a risk that set a major milestone in the fight for gay rights - one that has been almost entirely forgotten.This is the story of the first man to come out voluntarily, using his own name, to the entire British public, a decade before activists started petitioning gay people everywhere to ''come out proud''. Taking us through a criminalised underworld of gay pubs, parties and activist meetings, The Light of Day charts how Roger helped bring about the legalisation of homosexuality, but soon found himself marginalised from the movement he kickstarted after losing his sight in his early 30s.Enter Christopher - a student asked to visit and read to an old, blind man at the beginning of a new century. As their intergenerational friendship bloomed, Roger came to trust Christopher with his most precious possession: memoirs of his revolutionary past, locked away in his home. After Roger''s death, Christopher opened a series of unsent letters, left in a pink folder, addressed to him. They contained Roger''s final wish, for Christopher finally to bring his remarkable, hidden story into the light of day.''Remarkable . . . a splendidly sprawling part biography, part autobiography, part history and part social commentary . . . the result, a true account, benefits greatly from a lightness, a candour untethered to any agenda or argument'' - Times Literary Supplement''Faithfully and beautifully told'' - Mail on Sunday

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Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, výška 9 cm, materiál vinyl, nepohyblivá Funko POP! jsou čím dál populárnější malé vinylové figurky s ikonickým roztomilým vzhledem, který je charakterizován velkou hlavou a malým tělem postavičky. Poprvé byly představeny v roce 2010, kombinují tradiční výrobu sošek s moderními prvky a barvami a jsou uznávané i jako sběratelské předměty. Každý si v dnes už tisících figurek najde tu svoji, vyráběny jsou v mnoha různých tématech, jako jsou filmy, televizní seriály, hry, komiksy a další pop-kulturní ikony. I tato figurka, Funko POP! Sopranos - Christopher Moltisanti, o výšce 9 cm se stane skvělým kouskem do vaší sbírky, či veselou hračkou pro vaše dítko. Hlavní přednosti figurky Funko POP! Sopranos - Christopher Moltisanti Figurka Funko přinese radost sběratelům Použitým materiálem je vinyl Funko POP! Sopranos - Christopher Moltisanti poslouží jako dekorace V balení obdržíte jednu figurku Figurka Funko měří 9 cm

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Christopher Tolkien’s masterly translation of the Icelandic Heidrek’s Saga, including the dramatic Battle of the Goths and the Huns, the lyrical Waking of Angantyr, and the unique riddle-contest between King Heidrek and the god Odin.Heidrek’s Saga is a medieval entertainment – a ‘romance’, but a romance that derives little of its matter from the literature of France or Germany. It is an example of a kind of story-telling that was flourishing in Iceland by the beginning of the twelfth century, and which (in contrast to the more celebrated ‘Sagas of the Icelanders’) told of legendary figures whose origins lie far back in time beyond the settlement of the country.The elements of the story, diverse in age and atmosphere, are unified in the theme of a possession bearing an ancestral curse, as it passes down the generations; but the saga’s peculiar value lies in the older poems which the unknown author set into the framework of his narrative, including The Battle of the Goths and the Huns, perhaps the oldest of all the Northern heroic lays, The Waking of Angantyr, source of many eighteenth-century ‘Gothic Odes’, and the unique riddle-contest between King Heidrek and the god Odin in disguise.Translated from the Icelandic with Introduction, Notes and Appendices by Christopher Tolkien, then Lecturer in Old English at New College, Oxford, The Saga of King Heidrek the Wise was first published in 1960 in Nelson’s Icelandic Texts series. Marking Christopher Tolkien''s centenary, this first ever paperback edition also includes his original essay ''The Battle of the Goths and the Huns'' as a bonus chapter.

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Winner of the Wolfson History Prize, Christopher Clark''s Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia 1600-1947 is a compelling account of a country that played a pivotal role in Europe''s fortunes and fundamentally shaped our world. Prussia began as a medieval backwater, but transformed itself into a major European power and the force behind the creation of the German empire, until it was finally abolished by the Allies after the Second World War. With great flair and authority, Christopher Clark describes Prussia''s great battles, dynastic marriages and astonishing reversals of fortune, its brilliant and charismatic leaders from the Hohenzollerns of Brandenburg to Bismarck and Frederick the Great, the military machine and the progressive, enlightened values on which it was built. ''Fascinating ... masterly ... littered with intriguing detail and wry observation'' Richard Overy, Daily Telegraph ''A terrific book ... the definitive history of this much-maligned state'' Daily Telegraph Books of the Year ''You couldn''t have the triumph and the tragedy of Prussia better told'' Observer ''A magisterial history of Europe''s only extinct power'' Financial Times ''Exemplary ... an illuminating, profoundly satisfying work of history'' The New York Times Christopher Clark is a lecturer in Modern European History at St Catharine''s College, University of Cambridge. He is also the author of Kaiser Wilhelm II: A Life in Power.

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Christopher discovers the history of Monsterkind, and through that learns that he isn''t so alone in the world after all. That what he''s experienced all his life is what many before him have also experienced. Maybe he''s not going to cower and hide anymore. Maybe he needs to fight back! Not only for himself and his friends, but for all those who came before them and lost their lives. Tiny Onion Studios and Dark Horse Comics present a line of upcoming creator-owned work from the mind of James Tynion IV across a broad spectrum of his interests, from non-fiction supernatural encounters to high concept coming-of-age monster comics. Collects the Dark Horse Comics series The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos #9-#15 and The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos Halloween Special one-shot.

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Abbot Christopher Jamison, from BBC2''s THE MONASTERY and new show THE SILENCE, suggests ways in which the teachings of St Benedict can be helpful in everyday life.Have you ever wondered why everybody these days seems so busy? In FINDING SANCTUARY, Father Christopher Jamison offers practical wisdom from the monastic tradition on how to build sanctuary into your life.No matter how hard you work, being too busy is not inevitable. Silence and contemplation are not just for monks and nuns, they are natural parts of life. Yet to keep hold of this truth in the rush of modern living you need the support of other people and sensible advice from wise guides. By learning to listen in new ways, people''s lives can change and the abbot offers some monastic steps that help this transition to a more spiritual life.In the face of many easy assumptions about the irrelevance of religion today, Father Christopher makes religion accessible for those in search of life''s meaning and offers a vision of the world''s religions working together as a unique source of hope for the 21st century.

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In June 1960, several British newspapers received a letter so shocking some thought it was a hoax. Beginning ''Sir, we are homosexuals . . '', it was signed by Roger Butler and two others. Publishing such a letter seven years prior to the decriminalisation of homosexuality was a radical and dangerous move. But it was a risk that marked a huge milestone in the fight for gay rights. By the 1970s, the Gay Liberation Front was calling on people to come out to help reduce stigma, and it continued to be a core tactic in the 80s and 90s. Roger, however, had done this a full decade earlier. This is the story about of first man to voluntarily come out in his own words, using his own name, to the entire British public. Taking us through a criminalised underworld of pubs, parties and campaign gatherings, The Light of Day charts how Roger helped bring about a change in the law, legalising sex between men, but soon found himself marginalised from the movement he kickstarted after becoming completely blind in his early 30s. Worn down trying to navigate life afresh in London, he left for Oxford, where he became increasingly isolated and never found the life partner he so desperately wanted.Enter Christopher - an Oxford University student asked by a friend to visit and read to an old, blind man. Though their intergenerational friendship bloomed, Roger never spoke of his revolutionary act. Instead he wrote about it secretly, leaving his account to Christopher after his death, along with a sealed pink folder. It was in that folder that the Roger revealed his final wish, for Christopher to tell his remarkable story.A hugely moving and powerful story about sexuality, disability, friendship, isolation, love and more, The Light of Day is a vital piece of missing history about a brave revolutionary in the fight for equality.

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The complete screenplay of Christopher Nolan''s space epic Interstellar, with over 200 pages of illustrated storyboards.In Interstellar a group of explorers make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.Written by Christopher Nolan and his frequent collaborator, Jonathan Nolan, the film stars Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway, and Michael Caine. This edition includes the entire screenplay, over 200 pages of storyboards and an introduction featuring a conversation about the film with Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan.Â

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Through his leading role in the three Superman films, Christopher Reeve became so closely identified with the superhero that he wasn''t just seen as the actor who played Superman, he was Superman. Which is why the tragic riding accident which left him paralysed from the neck down shocked the world. Superman was not superhuman. It is also why he is now the world''s most recognisable person in a wheelchair. In true superhero style, Christopher Reeve refuses to resign himself to the life of a quadriplegic, and is actively campaigning to raise the profile of spinal-cord injury victims and research. Although he was initially told that he would only ever be able to move his head, he can now shrug his shoulders and breathe alone for increasing periods of time, and is determined that he will walk again. It is this extraordinary courage and determination that has made Christopher Reeve the internationally admired figure that he is, and it is this bravery which makes this autobiography about his paralysis and his journey to recovery such a powerful and moving story.

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WINNER OF THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION''S JOHN K. FAIRBANK PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE CUNDHILL HISTORY PRIZE 2017''This is the finest single-volume history of Vietnam in English. It challenges myths, and raises questions about the socialist republic''s political future'' Guardian''Powerful and compelling. Vietnam will be of growing importance in the twenty-first-century world, particularly as China and the US rethink their roles in Asia. Christopher Goscha''s book is a brilliant account of that country''s history.'' - Rana Mitter''A vigorous, eye-opening account of a country of great importance to the world, past and future'' - Kirkus ReviewsOver the centuries the Vietnamese have beenboth colonizers themselves and the victims of colonization by others. Their country expanded, shrunk, split and sometimes disappeared, often under circumstances far beyond their control. Despite these often overwhelming pressures, Vietnam has survived as one of Asia''s most striking and complex cultures.As more and more visitors come to this extraordinary country, there has been for some years a need for a major history - a book which allows the outsider to understand the many layers left by earlier emperors, rebels, priests and colonizers. Christopher Goscha''s new work amply fills this role. Drawing on a lifetime of thinking about Indo-China, he has created a narrative which is consistently seen from ''inside'' Vietnam but never loses sight of the connections to the ''outside''. As wave after wave of invaders - whether Chinese, French, Japanese or American - have been ultimately expelled, we see the terrible cost to the Vietnamese themselves. Vietnam''s role in one of the Cold War''s longest conflicts has meant that its past has been endlessly abused for propaganda purposes and it is perhaps only now that the events which created the modern state can be seen from a truly historical perspective.Christopher Goscha draws on the latest research and discoveries in Vietnamese, French and English. His book is a major achievement, describing both the grand narrative of Vietnam''s story but also the byways, curiosities, differences, cultures and peoples that have done so much over the centuries to define the many versions of Vietnam.

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