i an actor nicholas craig

Another great actor explores himself and his profession in this terrifically scathing parody of the theatrical memoir. Hilarious, vindictive and very accurate.

Objev podobné jako I an Actor - Nicholas Craig

Discover what it's really like to be an actor, and all of the other jobs behind the scenes, in this fascinating illustrated guide written by actor Hannah New. Learn about the skills you need to become an actor, how actors get their roles and what a typical day on set looks like from start to finish.

Objev podobné jako How to Be an Actor and Other Film and TV Jobs - Hannah New

An Actor Prepares is the most famous acting training book ever to have been written and the work of Stanislavski has inspired generations of actors and trainers. This translation was the first to introduce Stanislavski''s ''system'' to the English speaking world and has stood the test of time in acting classes to this day. Stanislavski here deals with the inward preparation an actor must undergo in order to explore a role to the full. He introduces the concepts of the ''magic if'' units and objectives, of emotion memory, of the super-objective and many more now famous rehearsal aids. Now available in the Bloomsbury Revelations series to mark the 150th anniversary of Stanislavski''s birth, this is an essential read for actors, directors and anyone interested in the art of drama.

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zrcadlo Anny pro obývací pokoj
adilette frozen elsa anna design
panenka Anna Ledové království 2 38 cm
Disney panenka Anna Frozen 2
panenka princezna Anna kostým
panenka Anna s ikonickým oblečením
ledové království korunka princezny Anny
princezna Anna korunka z ledového království
hra Dino Anna a Elsa pro děti od 5 let
kosmetická taštička Frozen Anna a Elsa
puzzle Anna a Elsa pro děti od 3 let
LEGO Mini Anna a Elsa 43284
LEGO Mini panenky Anna a Elsa
házecí míč Elsa Anna Olaf
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dětský kostým Anna 112-116 cm

The legendary 1964 Broadway run of Hamlet directed by John Gielgud is one of the most famous productions of Shakespeare’s most important play. Audacious for its time in concept and execution, it placed the actors in everyday clothes within an unassuming “rehearsal” set, with the Ghost of Hamlet’s father projected as a shadow against the rear wall and voiced by the director himself. It was also a runaway critical and financial success, breaking the then-record for most performances of a Broadway show. This was in no small part due to the starring role played by Richard Burton, whose romance with Elizabeth Taylor was the object of widespread fascination.Present throughout, and ever attentive to the backstage drama and towering egos on display, was the actor William Redfield, who played Guildenstern. During the three months of the play’s preparation, from rehearsals through out-of-town tryouts to the gala opening night on Broadway, Redfield wrote a series of letters describing the daily happenings and his impressions of them. In 1967, they were in 1967 collected into Letters from an Actor, a brilliant and unusual book that has since become a classic behind-the-scenes account that remains an indispensable contribution to theatrical history and lore.This new ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Winner of the Society for Theatre Research Theatre Book Prize 2023The director Peter Dews prophesied: “You’ll be alright when you’re forty, and even better when you’re fifty.” It turns out that Peter Dews was right, almost to the month.In a study of British theatre through a varied acting career spanning over sixty years, Oliver Ford Davies explores the many changes within the performing arts scene through his experiences on various stages, in a variety of productions, across the country.Davies charts the ups and downs of British theatre in the last sixty years, while offering a unique perspective on life behind the curtain and the daring journey from leaving behind an academic career and into acting.From Shakespeare to Shaw, Chekhov to Pirandello, this is the story of an actor initially struggling to make a mark before making his breakthrough at fifty, winning the Olivier Best Actor award and being propelled into thirty years of leading roles.

Objev podobné jako An Actor's Life in 12 Productions - Oliver Ford Davies

“This stirring memoir proves what readers of Nicholas’s debut novel, Freshwater Road, already know: that Nicholas, a pioneer Black actress, is also a writer of deep talent and understated eloquence. This is not your typical Hollywood tell-all, full of ‘I did this, and I did that,’ complete with cheap shots and horrible reveals about the rich and famous with whom she worked. Rather, it’s a long thoughtful moment, in which an artist peers into the looking glass and reflects on her life in a manner that allows us to see every corner of every room she’s ever been in—and every corner of every room we’ve ever been in. Because her story is ours. Nicholas is a distinct American voice. Her inspiring story, written with deep humility and refreshing honesty, is further proof that women will one day save this country. And I’m a witness.” —James McBride, National Book Award winnerA poignant, revelatory memoir from acclaimed novelist and actor Denise Nicholas that offers an episodic exploration of her multifaceted life, delving intimately into themes of artistic self-invention, race, and grief. Long before writing her acclaimed novel Freshwater Road, or her career as a path-breaking TV and film star, Denise Nicholas was ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Stay With the Pot - Denise Nicholas

Nicholas Sammond argues that early cartoons are a key components to blackface minstrelsy and that cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse and Felix the Cat are not like minstrels, but are minstrels. Cartoons have played on racial anxieties, naturalized racial formations, committed symbolic racial violence, and help perpetuate blackface minstrelsy.

Objev podobné jako Birth of an Industry - Nicholas Sammond

Dětský kostým Princezna Anna je určen pro dívky ve věku 5–6 let s výškou 112–116 cm. Kostým obsahuje šaty s třpytivou výšivkou a odepínací bolerko. Neobsahuje boty.

• Šaty s třpytivou výšivkou a fotografií Anny ozdobené květinami a vločkami
• Odepínací bolerko přes ramena pro variabilitu vzhledu
• Vhodné pro hraní doma i na karnevalové akce
• Vyrobeno z 100% polyesteru pro snadnou údržbu

Objev podobné jako Kostým Anna dětský 112 - 116 cm

Panenka Anna vysoká 38 cm z filmu Ledové království 2. Věrně reprodukuje filmovou postavu v ikonickém kostýmu. Hračka vhodná pro děti od 3 let rozvíjí kreativitu a sociální dovednosti.

• Věrné zpracování podle filmové předlohy
• Rozvíjí fantazii a sociální dovednosti
• Kvalitní ikonický kostým
• Bezpečná pro děti od 3 let

Objev podobné jako Panenka Anna 38 cm Ledové království 2

Korunka princezny Anny je inspirována postavou z Ledového království. Je určena pro děti od 3 let a má univerzální velikost. Hodí se jako doplněk ke kostýmu pro karneval i pro domácí hraní.

• Autentický design podle princezny Anny z Ledového království
• Univerzální velikost vhodná pro většinu dětí
• Vhodná pro karneval i domácí hraní
• Snadno doplní kostým princezny

Objev podobné jako Epee Korunka Frozen - Anna

Set obsahuje panenku Annu v látkových šatech a malé vlče polární lišky spolu s pěti doplňky. Miska se může proměnit na jídlo nebo vodu. Hračka je určena pro děti od 3 let.

• Panenka Anna v autentických látkových šatech
• Součástí je roztomilé vlče polární lišky
• Pět multifunkčních doplňků podporujících kreativní hru
• Vhodné pro rozvoj péče a fantazie u dětí

Objev podobné jako Disney Frozen panenka - Anna s polární liškou

Stavebnice LEGO Mini Anna a Elsa (43284) obsahuje 65 dílků a je určena dětem od 5 let. Set zahrnuje dvě postavičky s pohyblivými rukami a doplňky. Lze jej rozšířit o další LEGO Disney sady.

• Pohybující se ruce postaviček pro lepší hru
• Přiložené doplňky – ledový blesk a slunečnice
• Interaktivní aplikace LEGO Builder pro pomoc při stavění
• Možnost kombinace s dalšími LEGO Disney sety

Objev podobné jako LEGO® 43284 Mini Anna a Elsa

A love letter to America from the pen of actor, producer, immigrant, and activist Wilmer Valderrama.In this timely memoir, Valderrama looks back on his journey from a tiny pueblo in Venezuela to the big city of Los Angeles—how he discovered his calling as an actor and later as a USO Global Ambassador, found work in Hollywood as an unproven Latino actor, and used his determination and success to build a new life for himself, his family, and many others.Raised by two hard working parents as they navigated their family through a rapidly changing country and the rise of Venezuela''s controversial former leader Hugo Chavez, Valderrama delves into his family''s flight from their home and the challenges of emigrating to the United States.After being cast in a school theatre production, Valderrama knew he had found his calling and began thinking of ways to help support his struggling family. He would attempt the impossible: find work in Hollywood as an unproven Latino actor. Following countless auditions and frequent criticisms of his accent, he created the personality that would eventually land him the role as Fez on That 70s Show. It catapulted him to stardom.Over the coming years, he would create the smash ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako An American Story - Wilmer Valderrama

Tento kosmetický přípravek kombinuje sprchový gel a šampon v jednom a je určen holčičkám od tří let. Je PH neutrální, neobsahuje alkohol ani barviva a obsahuje vitamíny A a E pro šetrnou péči o dětskou pokožku. Atraktivní design s motivem Anny z Ledového království motivuje děti k pravidelné hygieně a může sloužit jako vhodný dárek.

• 2v1 produkt – sprchový gel a šampon v jednom
• PH neutrální a bez alkoholu a barviv, šetrné k dětské pokožce
• Obsahuje vitamíny A a E pro jemnou péči
• Atraktivní motiv Anny z Ledového království motivuje děti k hygieně

Objev podobné jako Ledové království Anna 2D sprchový gel a šampon 400 ml

BABY born Anna světle růžová je 36 cm vysoká panenka s měkkým látkovým tělíčkem, určená pro děti od 1 roku. Panenka má mrkací oči, které se zavírají při uspání, a je dodávána v pastelově růžovém oblečení. Součástí balení je hrací lahvička.

• Měkké látkové tělíčko vhodné pro nejmenší děti
• Realistické mrkací oči při uspávání
• Součástí balení je hrací lahvička
• Pastelově růžové dupačky s čepičkou

Objev podobné jako BABY born Anna světle růžová, 36 cm

In January 2012, one of EastEnders'' longest-serving and best-loved characters breathed her last when Pat Butcher succumbed to cancer. Her departure from the show gave actress Pam St Clement time to reflect, not only on almost 26 years playing a role that she loved, but also on her whole life.Pam''s mother died when she was a baby, leaving her with a father whose life didn''t really have space for a child. What followed was an itinerant childhood, with various stepmothers and foster families, before an advertisement in The Lady took 11-year-old Pamela to the farm in Devon that was to become her true home, with the ''aunts'' who became her surrogate parents. Time on the farm at Dartmoor, where she discovered her love of animals, alternated with life at The Warren boarding school in West Sussex, where she discovered her passion for acting.On leaving school, Pam was unsure of what direction to take but gradually realised that acting was what she wanted to do with her life. So, in 1966, Pam took up a place at drama school. Pam settled in London and worked on stage and television throughout the sixties and seventies, before her first appearance on EastEnders in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The End of an Earring - Pam St Clement

Explore the enduring wonder that is the story of Northern Mesopotamia - the Cradle of Civilisation - from an Irish perspective. Embark on an extraordinary odyssey through south-east Türkiye with Nicholas Mackey as he guides you through a captivating region embraced by the legendary Euphrates and Tigris rivers—the Cradle of Civilisation. Here he explores the ancient wonders of Antakya, Dara, Harran, Mardin, Gaziantep, and Diyarbakir, peeling back the layers of empires, cultures and peoples that have shaped millennia. Göbeklitepe and Karahan Tepe, near the contemporary city of Sanliurfa/Urfa, stand as iconic archaeological landmarks with the promise to revolutionize our understanding of the past. Artefacts from these locations, dating back nearly 12,000 years, challenge established notions of the origins of civilisation. His daily journal serves as the genesis of this literary tour-de-force: a seamless blend of travelogue, memoir, history, archaeology, poetry, prose, and memorable imagery – evocative of Nicholas coming of age in Ireland with an unquenchable desire to travel, ‘to seek and find’ (Whitman). This is not just an eclectic tale but also will remain an enduring presence in your mind, while inviting you to rethink the fabric of our shared human history. Proceeds from the sale of this book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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One of the primary qualities of good creative thinking is an intellectual freedom to think outside of the box. Good creative thinkers resist orthodox ideas, take new lines of enquiry, and generally come at problems from the kinds of angles almost no one else could. And, what is more, when the ideas of creative thinkers are convincing, they can reshape an entire topic, and change the orthodoxy for good. Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s 2007 bestseller The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable is precisely such a book: an entertaining, polemical, creative attack on how people in general, and economic experts in particular view the possibility of catastrophic events. Taleb writes with rare creative verve for someone who is also an expert in mathematics, finance, and epistemology (the philosophy of knowledge), and he martials all his skills to turn standard reasoning inside out. His central point is that far from being unimportant, extremely rare events are frequently the most important ones of all: it is highly improbable, but highly consequential occurrences – what he calls Black Swans – that have shaped history most. As a result, Taleb concludes, improbability is not a reason to act as if a possible event ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Successful Law Student: An Insider''s Guide to Studying Law is the ultimate companion for all prospective and current law students. Packed full of insights, advice and perspectives from current and past law students it is the only student guide to offer you the inside track on how to make the most of your law degree and your time at university.The Successful Law Student: An Insider''s Guide to Studying Law is perfect for you whether you''re taking a one-, two-, three- or four-year degree course or planning to take a year abroad, whether you''re a full-time, part-time, or mature student, or whether you''ll be balancing your studies with work or other commitments. The focus is on the things that will make a big difference to your student experience, including making a smooth transition to university level study, getting the most out of lectures and feedback from tutors, advice on how to approach law exams, and finding a rewarding career. Complemented by a variety of insider voices from students and alumni, which add valuable context and real-life insight, Imogen Moore and Craig Newbery-Jones use their extensive experience as law teachers to explore the learning process and look beyond it to consider ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A deeply personal exploration of fatherhood, addiction, and resiliency from CraigMelvin, news anchor of NBCs Today show.For Craig Melvin this book ismore an investigation than a memoir. It's an opportunity to better understandhis father; to interrogate his family's legacy of addiction and despair butalso transformation and redemption; and to explore the challenges facing alldads--including Craig himself, a father of two young children.Growing up in Columbia, SouthCarolina, Craig had a fraught relationship with hisfather. LawrenceMelvin was a distant, often absent parent due to his drinking as well as hisjob working thegraveyard shift at a postal facility. Watching sports andtinkering on Lawrence's beloved (but unreliable) 1973 Pontiac LeMans were twoways father and son connected,but as Lawrence's drinking spiraled out ofcontrol, their bond was stretched to the breaking point. Fortunately, Craig hada loving, fiercely protective mother who held the family together. He also hada series of surrogate father figures in his life--uncles, teachers, workplacementors--who by their examples helped him figure out the kind of person andfather hewanted to be.Pops is the story of allthese men--and of the inspiring fathers Craig has met reporting his "DadsGot This Series" on the Today show. Pops is also the storyof Craig and Lawrence Melvin's long journey to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Highly respected New Testament scholar Craig Keener is known for his meticulous and comprehensive research. This commentary on Acts, his magnum opus, may be the largest and most thoroughly documented Acts commentary available. Useful not only for the study of Acts but also early Christianity, this work sets Acts in its first-century context. In this volume, the first of four, Keener introduces the book of Acts, particularly historical questions related to it, and provides detailed exegesis of its opening chapters. He utilizes an unparalleled range of ancient sources and offers a wealth of fresh insights. This magisterial commentary will be a valuable resource for New Testament professors and students, pastors, Acts scholars, and libraries.

Objev podobné jako Acts: An Exegetical Commentary – Introduction and 1:1–2:47 - Craig S. Keener

researchED is an educator-led organisation with the goal of bridging the gap between research and practice. This accessible and punchy series, overseen by founder Tom Bennett, tackles the most important topics in education, with a range of experienced contributors exploring the latest evidence and research and how it can apply in a variety of classroom settings.In this edition, Craig Barton busts the most damaging myths in education, editing contributions from writers including: Doug Lemov; Bob and Elizabeth Bjork; Mark Enser; and Claire Sealy.

Objev podobné jako The researchED Guide to Education Myths: An evidence-informed guide for teachers - Tom Bennett, Craig Barton

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year—but how much do you know about the real story behind Saint Nicholas?We love Christmas. Not only because of the carefully wrapped presents and the twinkling lights, the loving family, the holiday parties, the singing. We love Christmas because we’re hungry for miracles.For Christmas this year, discover the history as well as the origins of the myths and the legends of Saint Nicholas—a man who was hungry for miracles too. Nicholas made children feel seen, and he let them know they were loved. He paid attention to the people around him and asked how he could help. If they needed money, or a protector, or a prayer, Nicholas provided it for them as a servant of God. He showed them the miraculous love of the Father.In Praying with Saint Nicholas, you’ll find twenty-five devotions with readings sharing a glimpse into Nicholas’s life and prayers for insights that will bring us more deeply into the Advent season and help us be transformed to see the world through God’s eyes, just as Nicholas worked to do. Prayers include:A Prayer for Light in Times of DarknessA Prayer for the Children of the WorldA Prayer to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A hilarious, fantastical, middle-grade novel full of magic, hijinks, gangsters and a talking dog! Welcome to the world of Nicholas Quick! Full of guffaws, this book will get you rooting for the most unlikely team of magicians since Harry Potter. When twelve-year-old boy Nicholas Quick and his parents try to run from gangsters, Nicholas is shocked to find himself left behind when their car just disappears. The last thing his parents tell him to do is to run, so he does... and is pursued by a pair of magical gangsters. In his efforts to evade capture, Nicholas encounters Max, a private magical investigator who has lost his powers. Max agrees to help Nicholas and they embark on a non-stop, comedic adventure. This is the first of a series featuring Nicholas Quick and magical P.I. Max, as they work to stop the villainous Mr. Blackwell from destroying the world.

Objev podobné jako Nicholas Quick and the Man from the Chaos Dimension - H.L. Romquist

Hudební CD - Své osmé album Craig David nazval jednoduše „22” podle roku, ve kterém album vychází. Své osmé album Craig David nazval jednoduše „22” podle roku, ve kterém album vychází. Craig David je britský soulový zpěvák, který na přelomu tisíciletí pomáhal definovat tzv. „UK Garage Sound”. Na posledních nahrávkách se jeho styl posunul více k R & B. Během své kariéry 25 jeho singlů se dostalo do britské Top 40, z nich 16 do Top 10 a 9 jeho alb se umístilo v Top 40 (5 z nich v Top 10). Rok vydání : 2022 (8.album) Seznam stop CD 1,2 DNA - By Craig David & Galantis / Who You Are - By Craig David & MNEK / Teardrops / 21 (feat. Isong) / Give It All Up / Back to Basics (feat. GRACEY) / My Heart's Been Waiting for You (feat. Duvall) / What More Could I Ask For? (feat. Wretch 32) / Obvious (feat. Muni Long) / Gold / Maybe / Gets Like That / Best of Me / Meant to Be / Already Know (feat. KYLE)

Objev podobné jako David Craig: 22 (Deluxe) - CD (4050538762327)

Hudební CD - Své osmé album Craig David nazval jednoduše „22” podle roku, ve kterém album vychází. Své osmé album Craig David nazval jednoduše „22” podle roku, ve kterém album vychází. Craig David je britský soulový zpěvák, který na přelomu tisíciletí pomáhal definovat tzv. „UK Garage Sound”. Na posledních nahrávkách se jeho styl posunul více k R & B. Během své kariéry 25 jeho singlů se dostalo do britské Top 40, z nich 16 do Top 10 a 9 jeho alb se umístilo v Top 40 (5 z nich v Top 10). Rok vydání : 2022 (8.album) Seznam stop CD DNA - By Craig David & Galantis / Who You Are - By Craig David & MNEK / Teardrops / 21 (feat. Isong) / Give It All Up / Back to Basics (feat. GRACEY) / My Heart's Been Waiting for You (feat. Duvall) / What More Could I Ask For? (feat. Wretch 32) / Obvious (feat. Muni Long) / Gold / Maybe

Objev podobné jako David Craig: 22 - CD (4050538760583)

''Amazing. I''d give someone else''s right arm to write so beautifully'' Sarah Pinborough ''Superb! The Devil''s Playground is imagination on steroids... breathtaking!'' Jeffery Deaver''A terrifying tale of the true power in Hollywood... (Russell''s) precise, gorgeous prose shines'' New York Times''A masterpiece. Captivatingly authentic, steeped in Hollywood lore'' Chris Brookmyre ''Addictive. . . the most sheerly entertaining novel I''ve raced through in at least a year. . . fresh, forceful, elegant but wild'' A.J. Finn ''The Devil''s Playground is definitely on the shortlist for best mystery of the year'' Bookpage.com ''When it comes to Gothic crime, Craig Russell is peerless. Absolutely stunning'' M W Craven FROM CWA DAGGER AND DOUBLE McILVANNEY AWARD WINNER CRAIG RUSSELL COMES ANOTHER DARK, GRIPPING MASTERPIECE . . . A dark, riveting thriller set in 1920s Hollywood about "the greatest horror movie ever made", the curse said to surround it, and a deadly search, decades later, for the single copy rumoured still to exist. 1927: Hollywood studio fixer Mary Rourke is called to the palatial home of "the most desirable woman in the world", silent movie actress Norma Carlton, star of The Devil''s Playground. When Rourke finds Carlton dead, she wonders if the dark rumours she''s heard ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Devil's Playground - Craig Russell

"Common Diseases of Farm Animals" by means of R. A. Craig is a definitive and helpful reference paintings within the area of veterinary technological know-how. This complete guide gives critical insights into the fitness and nicely-being of livestock, making it an essential useful resource for farmers, veterinarians, and all and sundry involved in animal husbandry. R. A. Craig's e book covers a extensive range of domesticated animals, which include livestock, horses, sheep, goats, swine, and hen. It meticulously information the diverse sicknesses which could afflict those animals, offering in-depth records on their causes, signs, prevention, and remedy. Craig's writing is marked via its readability and accessibility, making complicated veterinary topics understandable to a broad target market. What units "Common Diseases of Farm Animals" apart is its practical utility. It serves as a essential tool for diagnosing and addressing fitness problems in livestock, thereby contributing to the welfare of animals and the financial success of farming operations. Craig's paintings reflects his dedication to the well-being of cattle and the importance of their fitness in sustainable agriculture. Over the years, this e-book has remained a relied on and broadly used useful resource, standing as a testament to R. A. Craig's know-how in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Common Diseases of Farm Animals - R. A. Craig

The Indiana Jones of rock history and founding curator of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum narrates his quest to build the Rock Hall’s collection from scratch—a wild ride that would take him from Ozzy Osbourne's lavish country manor to Keith Moon’s childhood bedroom and Art Garfunkel’s personal archives, including never-revealed stories about icons such as Debbie Harry, Mick Jagger, Chuck Berry, Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and more Craig Inciardi was a rising star at Sotheby’s, collecting iconic pieces of rock and roll memorabilia and rubbing shoulders with rich and famous collectors when he was recruited by the founders of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum for his dream job. Craig’s mandate: Travel the world and assemble the world’s greatest collection of rock memorabilia ever. What Craig didn’t know at the time was that there was no “museum.” In fact, no existing collection other than “a guitar of no importance and three interesting sheets of paper.” So began an epic rock odyssey, with Craig as popular music’s Indiana Jones. Working first from a cubicle in the Rolling Stone headquarters in New York and at the constant beck and call of the legendary Jann Wenner, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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* SELECTED AS ONE OF PUBLISHERS WEEKLY''S BEST BOOKS OF 2023 IN THE MYSTERY/THRILLER CATEGORY* ''Superb! The Devil''s Playground is imagination on steroids... breathtaking!'' Jeffery Deaver''A terrifying tale of the true power in Hollywood... (Russell''s) precise, gorgeous prose shines'' New York Times ''Addictive. . . the most sheerly entertaining novel I''ve raced through in at least a year. . . fresh, forceful, elegant but wild'' A.J. Finn ''The Devil''s Playground is definitely on the shortlist for best mystery of the year'' Bookpage.com ''When it comes to Gothic crime, Craig Russell is peerless. Absolutely stunning'' M W Craven FROM CWA DAGGER AND DOUBLE McILVANNEY AWARD WINNER CRAIG RUSSELL COMES ANOTHER DARK, GRIPPING MASTERPIECE . . . A dark, riveting thriller set in 1920s Hollywood about "the greatest horror movie ever made", the curse said to surround it, and a deadly search, decades later, for the single copy rumoured still to exist. 1927: Hollywood studio fixer Mary Rourke is called to the palatial home of "the most desirable woman in the world", silent movie actress Norma Carlton, star of The Devil''s Playground. When Rourke finds Carlton dead, she wonders if the dark rumours she''s heard are true: that The Devil''s Playground really ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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“A sweeping story, gorgeously drawn and beautifully told — this is Craig Thompson’s masterpiece.” —Joe Sacco, author of Palestine and Paying the LandFrom the celebrated author of Blankets and Habibi comes a new graphic memoir exploring the class divide, childhood labor, family, and our globalized world—all centered on Wisconsin''s ginseng farming industryWhen Blankets first published in 2003, Craig Thompson''s seminal memoir about first love and faith lost in rural Wisconsin debuted to rapturous acclaim. The winner of two Eisner and three Harvey Awards, it is to this day considered one of the all-time great works of graphic storytelling. Now, in Craig''s long-awaited return to the autobiographical form, comes the story that Blankets left out.Ginseng Roots follows Craig and his siblings, who spent the summers of their youth weeding and harvesting rows of coveted American ginseng on rural Wisconsin farms for one dollar an hour. In his trademark breathtaking pen-and-ink work, Craig interweaves this lost youth with the 300-year-old history of the global ginseng trade and the many lives it has tied together—from ginseng hunters in ancient China, to industrial farmers and migrant harvesters in the American Midwest, to his own family still grappling with the aftershocks of the bitter past. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Ginseng Roots - Craig Thompson

Through conflicts in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan, this is the vivid memoir of British sniper Craig Harrison.It takes a tough mindset to be a successful sniper, to be able to dig in for days on your own as you wait for your target, to stay calm on a battlefield when you yourself have become the target the enemy most want to take out. Craig Harrison has what it takes and in November 2009 in Afghanistan, under intense pressure, he saved the lives of his comrades with the longest confirmed sniper kill – 2,475 metres, the length of twenty-five football pitches.In The Longest Kill, his unflinching autobiography, Craig catapults us into the heat of the action as he describes his active service in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan, and gives heart-stopping accounts of his sniper ops as he fought for his life on the rooftops of Basra and the barren hills of Helmand province. Craig was blown up by an IED in Afghanistan and left battling severe PTSD. After his identity was revealed in the press he also had to cope with Al Qaeda threats against him and his family. For Craig, the price of heroism has been devastatingly high.

Objev podobné jako The Longest Kill - Craig Harrison

Technické údaje délka: 56 cm šířka: 26,77 cm výška: 18,8 cm hmotnost: 1,8 kg Baterie: Li Po 7,4V 10 Ah doba nabíjení: cca 8 hodin Maximální doba provozu: až 2,5 hodiny rychlost: 70 m/m poloměr otáčení: 1 m systém dálkového ovládání: 2,4 GHz; 10mW Maximální rádiový dosah až 500 metrů Nosnost návnadových komor: 1,5 kg 2 návnadové komory (jedná s novým výklopníkem autopilot Funkce dálkového ovládání předozadní 2 rychlostní stupně řízení otevírání návnady LED světla plavání přímo vpřed (autopilot) Popis Loď Actor je v současnosti nejmodernější vybavení dostupné na trhu. Díky kompaktním rozměrům a pokročilým funkcím jako je auto-pilot, LED osvětlení a dosah 500 m se stal jediným lídrem na trhu s návnadovými lodičkami ve své cenové třídě. Návnadové komory Actor má uprostřed lodi velké komory, do kterých se vejde přibližně 1000 g suché návnady. Zadní přihrádka pojme 500 g. Stiskneme uvolňovací tlačítko na dálkovém ovladači a klapka se otevře, v případě potřeby současně uvolníme vlasec a návnadu. Noční použití Actor je vybaven předními a zadními LED světly pro noční použití. Jsou zabudované v horní části lodi, aby nesvítily přímo na vodu. Přesto osvětlují možné překážky. Přední LED je bílá a zadní LED je červená, takže vždy vidíte, kterým směrem ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Boatman zavážecí lodička actor basic s výklopníkem carbon

Technické údaje délka: 56 cm šířka: 26,77 cm výška: 18,8 cm hmotnost: 1,8 kg Baterie: Li Po 7,4V 10 Ah doba nabíjení: cca 8 hodin Maximální doba provozu: až 2,5 hodiny rychlost: 70 m/m poloměr otáčení: 1 m systém dálkového ovládání: 2,4 GHz; 10mW Maximální rádiový dosah až 500 metrů Nosnost návnadových komor: 1,5 kg 2 návnadové komory (jedná s novým výklopníkem autopilot Funkce dálkového ovládání předozadní 2 rychlostní stupně řízení otevírání návnady LED světla plavání přímo vpřed (autopilot) Popis Loď Actor je v současnosti nejmodernější vybavení dostupné na trhu. Díky kompaktním rozměrům a pokročilým funkcím jako je auto-pilot, LED osvětlení a dosah 500 m se stal jediným lídrem na trhu s návnadovými lodičkami ve své cenové třídě. Návnadové komory Actor má uprostřed lodi velké komory, do kterých se vejde přibližně 1000 g suché návnady. Zadní přihrádka pojme 500 g. Stiskneme uvolňovací tlačítko na dálkovém ovladači a klapka se otevře, v případě potřeby současně uvolníme vlasec a návnadu. Noční použití Actor je vybaven předními a zadními LED světly pro noční použití. Jsou zabudované v horní části lodi, aby nesvítily přímo na vodu. Přesto osvětlují možné překážky. Přední LED je bílá a zadní LED je červená, takže vždy vidíte, kterým směrem ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Boatman zavážecí lodička actor basic s výklopníkem černá

The new epic love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Longest Ride and The Best of Me. Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved authors. Colin Hancock is giving his second chance his best shot. At twenty-eight, he's focused only on walking in a straight line - getting his teaching degree and avoiding all the places and people that proved destructive in his past. The last thing he's looking for is a relationship. But when Maria Sanchez, a hardworking lawyer and daughter of Mexican immigrants, crosses his path one rainswept night in North Carolina, the foundations of his carefully structured life are completely upended. Before the couple has a chance to envision what a life together might be, ominous reminders of events in Maria's past begin to surface. And as the threat of violence begins to shadow her every step, she and Colin will be tested in increasingly terrifying ways. Will their respective demons destroy the tentative bonds they've forged, or will their love protect them, even in the darkest hour? The new epic love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Lucky One and The Longest Ride. Nicholas Sparks is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako See Me - Nicholas Sparks

Snuggle up with little ones this Christmas season and read about the origin of St. Nicholas, the story of a man who spent his life secretly helping the poor all over the world, giving gifts on Christmas Eve to remind people of the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ.This captivating picture book about thefaith-based origin of St. Nicholas is illustrated by?New York Times bestselling illustrator Richard Cowdrey and written by Dandi Daley Mackall.The Legend of St. Nicholas: Is perfect for readers 4-8 who are curious about the origin of St. Nicholas or Santa Claus Celebrates the holiday season and teaches little ones about thejoy of giving to others and helping those in need Shows how countries celebrate Christmas traditions across the world Is a faith-based look at the Christmas holiday and giving or receiving gifts With beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming story,?The Legend of St. Nicholas?is a great family read for the Advent and Christmas season.

Objev podobné jako The Legend of St. Nicholas - Dandi Daley Mackall

A 12-Week Undated Planner Designed for Actors Who Want to Take Control of Their CareersThe Actor’s Life Planner is the perfect companion for multi-passionate actors who juggle auditions, rehearsals, day jobs, and personal projects along with their personal lives. Designed by actor and coach Corrie Legge, this 12-week undated planner is specifically crafted to help you prioritize your goals, organize your time, and find balance in your creative and personal life.With customizable planning tools, actionable worksheets, and coaching tips, this planner will give you the structure you need to turn your creative dreams into reality. Whether you''re preparing for a tier-jumping role, hustling for auditions, or pursuing multiple creative passions, The Actor’s Life Planner helps you stay focused and organized so you can thrive in every area of your acting career.Why Choose The Actor’s Life Planner?Undated Flexibility: No matter when you start, this planner fits your schedule and helps you stay focused on your acting goalsGoal-Oriented Focus: Set clear objectives for your acting career and personal growth with dedicated planning spreads for performance goals, audition preparation, and creative achievements.Professional Coaching Tips: Access insider advice from acting coach Corrie Legge, guiding you through exercises and strategies that help you stay motivated ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Actor's Life Planner - Corrie Legge

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE TIMES and SUNDAY TIMES BEST MEMOIR OF 2024 … ''GENIUS''A BOOK OF THE YEAR for theSPECTATOR, MAIL ON SUNDAY, NEW STATESMAN, FINANCIAL TIMES, INDEPENDENT, TELEGRAPH, SUNDAY EXPRESSand THE TABLET.From one of the funniest writers of our time, the award-winning author of One Two Three Four and Ma''am Darling turns his attention to Queen Elizabeth II in an unforgettable and fascinating biography.''A crown jewel among royal biographies'' OBSERVER‘Extraordinarily original, enlightening and fresh’ SPECTATOR''Absolutely fascinating'' Ruth Langsford, LOOSE WOMEN''A very unusual masterpiece'' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH''Brilliantly funny and well-researched'' FINANCIAL TIMESVirginia Woolf compared her to a caterpillar; Anne Frank kept pictures of her on the wall of her annex; Jimi Hendrix played her tune; Haile Selassie gave her a gold tiara; Dirk Bogarde watched Death in Venice with her; Andy Warhol envied her fame; Donald Trump offended her; E.M. Forster confessed he would have married her, if only she had been a boy.Queen Elizabeth II was famous for longer than anyone who has ever lived. When people spoke of her, they spoke of themselves; when they dreamed of her, they dreamed of themselves. She mirrored their hopes and anxieties. To the optimist, she seemed an optimist; to the pessimist, a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Voyage Around the Queen - Brown Craig

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE TIMES and SUNDAY TIMES BEST MEMOIR OF 2024 … ''GENIUS''A BOOK OF THE YEAR for theSPECTATOR, MAIL ON SUNDAY, NEW STATESMAN, FINANCIAL TIMES, INDEPENDENT, TELEGRAPH, SUNDAY EXPRESSand THE TABLET.From one of the funniest writers of our time, the award-winning author of One Two Three Four and Ma''am Darling turns his attention to Queen Elizabeth II in an unforgettable and fascinating biography.''A crown jewel among royal biographies'' OBSERVER‘Extraordinarily original, enlightening and fresh’ SPECTATOR''Absolutely fascinating'' Ruth Langsford, LOOSE WOMEN''A very unusual masterpiece'' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH''Brilliantly funny and well-researched'' FINANCIAL TIMESVirginia Woolf compared her to a caterpillar; Anne Frank kept pictures of her on the wall of her annex; Jimi Hendrix played her tune; Haile Selassie gave her a gold tiara; Dirk Bogarde watched Death in Venice with her; Andy Warhol envied her fame; Donald Trump offended her; E.M. Forster confessed he would have married her, if only she had been a boy.Queen Elizabeth II was famous for longer than anyone who has ever lived. When people spoke of her, they spoke of themselves; when they dreamed of her, they dreamed of themselves. She mirrored their hopes and anxieties. To the optimist, she seemed an optimist; to the pessimist, a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Voyage Around the Queen - Brown Craig

FROM THE WINNER OF THE 2021 McILVANNEY AWARD COMES ANOTHER GRIPPING, COMPLEX MASTERPIECE . . .''Russell writes a pacy, ever-twisting mystery that will keep you turning the pages.'' - Ian Rankin''When it comes to Gothic crime, Craig Russell is peerless. Absolutely stunning.'' - M W Craven1920s Silent Era Hollywood. Carbine International Pictures is making The Devil''s Playground, ''the greatest horror movie of all time'', about a mediaeval community that saves itself from the Black Death by turning to the demon and Lord of Hell, Beelzebub, for protection. Based on a mysterious screenplay, in turn based on a novel written by a defrocked priest, The Devil''s Playground is rumored to be the subject of a deadly curse.When the film''s glamorous star Norma Carlton, ''the most desirable woman in the world'', is found dead in her luxurious Hollywood Hills home, everything points to a suicide. Cynical studio fixer Mary Rourke moves quickly to cover up anything that could involve the studio in a scandal. However, when she realizes she has been duped into helping cover up a murder, Mary Rourke, more used to concealing truth, finds herself seeking it out.When the production of the movie becomes beset with horrific accidents, and people ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Devil's Playground - Craig Russell

Díky kompaktním rozměrům a pokročilým funkcím jako je auto-pilot, LED osvětlení a dosah 500 m se stal jediným lídrem na trhu s návnadovými lodičkami ve své cenové třídě. Technická data délka: 56 cm šířka: 26,7 cm výška: 18,8 cm hmotnost: 2,8 kg Baterie: Li-ion 7,4V 10 Ah doba nabíjení: přibližně 5 hodin pracovní délka: až 2,5 hodiny rychlost: 70 m/m poloměr otáčení: 1m systém dálkového ovládání: 2,4 GHz; 10 mW vzdálenost: 500 metrů nosnost komor na nástrahy: 1,5 kg Funkce dálkového ovládání přední zadní levá, pravá ovládání otevírání návnadových komor světla Barevný displej na dálkovém ovladači zobrazuje: indikátor stavu baterie v dálkovém ovladači a lodi vzdálenost od břehu vzdálenost od cíle GPS vzdálenost mezi lodí a bodem GPS, ke kterému loď pluje směr lodi stav návnadových komor – otevřeno/zavřeno 16 bodů GPS + výchozí bod Přesnost GPS – 2 metry Sonar s 3,5palcovým barevným displejem 100 stupňový kužel – pozorovací úhel echosondu Pracovní frekvence sonaru 125 Hz Indikátor úrovně baterie v Echosoneru Hloubka 1-30 metrů Teplota vody Landform Indikátor přítomnosti ryb v rybářském revíru Hloubka pobytu ryb v lovném místě Velikost ryb v revíru – malá, střední, velká 3 velikosti ryb: Ikona rybičky 80 cm Obrazovka: 3,5" barevná obrazovka Bezdrátová ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Boatman zavážecí lodička actor pro s gps a echolotem carbon

Díky kompaktním rozměrům a pokročilým funkcím jako je auto-pilot, LED osvětlení a dosah 500 m se stal jediným lídrem na trhu s návnadovými lodičkami ve své cenové třídě. Technická data délka: 56 cm šířka: 26,7 cm výška: 18,8 cm hmotnost: 2,8 kg Baterie: Li-ion 7,4V 10 Ah doba nabíjení: přibližně 5 hodin pracovní délka: až 2,5 hodiny rychlost: 70 m/m poloměr otáčení: 1m systém dálkového ovládání: 2,4 GHz; 10 mW vzdálenost: 500 metrů nosnost komor na nástrahy: 1,5 kg Funkce dálkového ovládání přední zadní levá, pravá ovládání otevírání návnadových komor světla Barevný displej na dálkovém ovladači zobrazuje: indikátor stavu baterie v dálkovém ovladači a lodi vzdálenost od břehu vzdálenost od cíle GPS vzdálenost mezi lodí a bodem GPS, ke kterému loď pluje směr lodi stav návnadových komor – otevřeno/zavřeno 16 bodů GPS + výchozí bod Přesnost GPS – 2 metry Sonar s 3,5palcovým barevným displejem 100 stupňový kužel – pozorovací úhel echosondu Pracovní frekvence sonaru 125 Hz Indikátor úrovně baterie v Echosoneru Hloubka 1-30 metrů Teplota vody Landform Indikátor přítomnosti ryb v rybářském revíru Hloubka pobytu ryb v lovném místě Velikost ryb v revíru – malá, střední, velká 3 velikosti ryb: Ikona rybičky 80 cm Obrazovka: 3,5" barevná obrazovka Bezdrátová ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Boatman zavážecí lodička actor pro s gps a echolotem černá

Audiokniha: Jednoho dne dostane osamělý voják kdesi v Iráku dopis, začínající oslovením Milý Johne… John Tyree je vojákem americké armády, k níž se nechal naverbovat po střední škole jen proto, aby nějak naložil se svým bezcílným životem. Po letech strávených ve válce na Balkáně se vrací domů na pár dní… – aby se nečekaně a neodvolatelně zamiloval do dívky svých snů. Půvabná a laskavá Savannah jeho city opětuje a na jediný letní týden se celý svět stane hřištěm pro jejich lásku. Savannah se s Johnem rozloučí s jednoznačným příslibem: Jestliže se vrátíš, provdám se za tebe. Ani jeden si nepřipouští, že vzdálenost mezi nimi může narušit upřímné, ale křehké pouto... Potom přijde 11. září roku 2001–a svět se navždy změní. John musí volit mezi slibem Savannah a přísahou, kterou složil pro svou vlast. Vrátí se do armády a Savannah mu slíbí, že na něj počká – jenže zároveň zjišťuje, že odloučení je pro lásku krutou zkouškou. Na motivy knihy byl natočen úspěšný film oscarového režiséra Lasse Hallströma s Amandou Seyfried a Channingem Tatumem v hlavních rolích. Kolem projelo auto a zlomilo kouzlo okamžiku. Ustoupila o krůček k domu, zastavila se, položila mi dlaň na paži a políbila mě na tvář. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Milý Johne - Nicholas Sparks - audiokniha

Publikace Divadlo actor-specific: Downův syndrom jako divadelní stylizace odkazuje svým názvem na jeden z možných způsobů práce s herci s Downovým syndromem: Downův syndrom nevnímá jako handicap, ale jako divadelní potenciál, z něhož je třeba vycházet, jako by to byla daná divadelní stylizace. Termín actor-specific je pak obdobou termínu site-specific: zatímco divadelní projekty site-specific se inspirují výjimečným, specifickým prostorem, divadlo "actor-specific" se inspiruje výjimečným, specifickým hercem. Publikace je rozdělena do dvou celků. První část je teoretická: Jsou v ní představena divadla tohoto typu v ČR i v zahraničí včetně jejich základních ideových východisek. Reflektuje vztah společnosti k lidem s postižením, a to zejména z pohledu divadla - klade si tedy otázku: Jak ovlivňuje smýšlení společnosti divadelní zprávu divadla actor-specific? Druhá část se zabývá samotným výzkumem, jenž byl realizován formou artistic research v letech 2015-2019: na příkladu čtyř inscenací Divadla Aldente, u nichž je autorka současně režisérkou a tvůrcem scénáře, a na základě dvou výzkumných pobytů v zahraničních divadlech odkrývá potenciál tohoto typu divadla, nachází vhodné divadelní prostředky a vysvětluje vznik výsledné divadelní zprávy. Publikace není určena pouze úzké skupině lidí s podobnou profilací. Náhled do (divadelního) myšlení herců s Downovým syndromem je totiž pro každého inspirací a možností vidět svůj ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Divadlo Actor-Specific. Downův syndrom jako divadelní stylizace - Jitka Vrbková

Before the Elf on the Shelf, there was a young boy called Nicholas who had to find the courage to save the enchanted world of the elves, One True North.Shipwrecked in the Arctic Tundra, a young Nicholas and his loyal dog, Barry, stumble upon the enchanted and mysterious world of One True North–home to gnomes, fairies, and, of course, magical elves. Nicholas discovers that these special creatures protect a powerful relic known as the Lumistella Stone, a shard of the Christmas star that fell to Earth thousands of years ago. To those who believe, the stone holds the power to spread goodwill and love throughout the universe. But its strength can be extinguished. Gangleri, a powerful force driven by greed and hate, seeks to snatch the Lumistella Stone for his own sinister ambitions. With his army of twisted monsters and beasts known as Lightalfs, Gangleri will launch an attack that will end One True North forever.Now caught in the crosshairs of an ancient prophecy, Nicholas and his new fellowship must battle Gangleri and his army. Can a little boy find the courage to become the noble hero that One True North–and the rest of the universe–so desperately needs? Only if ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Elf On The Shelf Santaverse: The Rise Of Nicholas The Noble - The Elf on the Shelf

In 1980, while Nelson Mandela languished in jail, an enthusiastic and hopelessly naïve British teenager arrived at a local school in Mandela’s home state of Transkei. Wide-eyed and faced with an unfamiliar world, Treive Nicholas was about to embark on an adventure he would never forget.Looking back on this year forty years later, A Nun and the Pig offers a remarkable insight into this politically charged but little-known part of Africa and a lived experience ranging from the surreal to the heart-warming; the wonderful to the tragic. One minute Nicholas could be entertaining local Thembu chiefs or coaching the Transkei paraplegic sports team for a rare non-racial sporting competition, the next he could be witnessing the terrible death of an infant in a neglected Umtata township.Scrapes with law enforcement agencies increased in frequency and risk as Nicholas railed against the injustices of the apartheid system, and at one point found himself smuggling Communist black liberation literature across South Africa’s borders. Armed only with a camera and bag of dried apricots, his hitchhiking adventures took him thousands of kilometres north to Zambian bush, where events took a dangerous turn near one of Robert Mugabe’s camps.Fear, shock, joy and self-discovery were a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Nun and the Pig: Tales from South Africa - Treive Nicholas

''Find where you belong and make that place your own...'' Tanner has spent his whole life moving from place to place, belonging nowhere. So when his dying grandmother reveals the name and location of the father he never knew, he plans to visit Asheboro to lay the past to rest, then move on - just as he always has. Kaitlyn knows exactly where she belongs. In Asheboro, she''s built a life for herself and her kids that she''s proud of, especially after the turmoil of divorce. But when she meets lone wolf Tanner, she can''t help but feel something has been missing until now.Jasper will never belong again. He had everything - and he lost it all. Now with only his old dog Arlo for company, he lives quietly, haunted by the tragic accident that took place decades before. Three strangers'' worlds are about to collide, changing the trajectory of all their lives. Because some paths cross, some merge, and others guide you home... From the much-loved bestselling author of The Notebook comes a brand-new emotional and powerful novel about the journeys we take and those who touch our hearts along the way.Real readers loved meeting Tanner, Kaitlyn and Jasper:''Full ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Counting Miracles - Nicholas Sparks

The character of the last Tsar, Nicholas II (1868-1918) is crucial to understanding the overthrow of tsarist Russia, the most significant event in Russian history. Nicholas became Tsar at the age of 26. Though a conscientious man who was passionate in his devotion to his country, he was weak, sentimental, dogmatic and indecisive. Ironically he could have made an effective constitutional monarch, but these flaws rendered him fatally unsuited to be the sole ruler of a nation that was in the throes of painful modernisation. That he failed is not surprising, for many abler monarchs could not have succeeded. Rather to be wondered at is that he managed, for 23 years, to hold on to power despite the overwhelming force of circumstances. Though Nicholas was exasperating, he had many endearing qualities. A modern audience, aware - as contemporaries were not - of the private pressures under which he lived, can empathise with him and forgive some of his errors of judgement. To some readers he seems a fool, to others a monster, but many are touched by the story of a well-meaning man doing his best under impossible conditions. He is, in other words, a biographical subject that engages readers ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Nicholas II, The Last Tsar - Michael Paterson

A revelatory and exhilarating tour de force, Nicholas Ostler''s The Last Lingua Franca: The Rise and Fall of World Languages explores the rise of a linguistic diversity we could never before have imagined. In the twenty-first century, can we really take the dominance of English for granted? In their time, Greek, Latin, Arabic, Sanskrit and Persian have each been world languages, sweeping the globe for centuries at a time. And yet they have all been displaced, just as Nicholas Ostler predicts English will be. What forces drive these linguistic currents? What characteristics do lingua francas share? And most importantly, how do they lose their power? ''Frequently jaw-dropping and never less than convincing'' Henry Hitchings, Financial Times ''Sweepingly learned and engagingly garrulous'' Sunday Times ''A much-needed challenge to conventional wisdom'' Guardian A linguist of astonishing voracity ... the predictions are striking'' Economist Nicholas Ostler is the author of Empires of the Word: A Language History of the World and Ad Infinitum: A Biography of Latin. He studied Greek, Latin and Philosophy at the University of Oxford and holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from MIT. With a working knowledge of twenty-six languages, Nicholas now runs an institute for the protection of endangered ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Last Lingua Franca - Nicholas Ostler

The photographs in Nicholas Pollack’s new book Meadow were made between 2015-2020 in and around Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S. Inspired by the landscape of the New Jersey Meadowlands, Meadow is a body of work about a small plot of land and the friendships and interactions between a group of truck drivers who forge a transcendent relationship with the place. Nicholas Pollack’s Meadow is tied to place – specifically, a place that is neglected by society. Meadow tells the story of a group of truck drivers who made a piece of overlooked salt marsh their own. Operating in the tradition of documentary style photography, Pollack shows both the social and the physical landscapes of America in Meadow. This book is Nicholas Pollack’s ode to a small portion of the sprawling New Jersey Meadowlands, to its people and its landscape, and to the humanity enveloped in a post-industrial landscape.

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