ignorance and bliss mark lilla

‘Wise and wonderfully enjoyable. . . . timely and terrifically witty.’ — John Banville, The Observer‘Mark Lilla is always a challenging, fascinating mind – alert to all the power, paradox, and dangers of ignorance.’ — Rory StewartAristotle claimed that ‘all human beings want to know’. Yet we also want not to know. Centuries after the Enlightenment, mesmerised crowds still follow preposterous prophets; irrational rumours trigger fanatical acts; and magical thinking crowds out common sense and expertise. Where does this will to ignorance originate, and how does it shape our lives today?Acclaimed essayist and historian of ideas Mark Lilla offers an absorbing intellectual travelogue of the human will not to know. He ranges with brio from the Book of Genesis and Plato’s dialogues to Sufi parables and Sigmund Freud, revealing the paradoxes of hiding truth from ourselves. Lilla also exposes the illusions that this impulse can lead us to entertain: our belief in the ecstasies of prophet figures as a gateway to truth, the myth of children’s wise simplicity, and the yearning for vanished, allegedly purer civilisations.

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In the early modern period, ignorance was commonly perceived as a sin, a flaw, a defect, and even a threat to religion and the social order. Yet praises of ignorance were also expressed in the same context. Reclaiming the long-lasting legacy of medieval doctrines of ignorance and taking a comparative perspective, Sandrine Parageau tells the history of the apparently counter-intuitive moral, cognitive and epistemological virtues attributed to ignorance in the long seventeenth century (1580s-1700) in England and in France. With close textual analysis of hitherto neglected sources and a reassessment of canonical philosophical works by Montaigne, Bacon, Descartes, Locke, and others, Parageau specifically examines the role of ignorance in the production of knowledge, identifying three common virtues of ignorance as a mode of wisdom, a principle of knowledge, and an epistemological instrument, in philosophical and theological works. How could an essentially negative notion be turned into something profitable and even desirable? Taken in the context of Renaissance humanism, the Reformation and the "Scientific Revolution"—which all called for a redefinition and reaffirmation of knowledge—ignorance, Parageau finds, was not dismissed in the early modern quest for renewed ways of thinking and knowing. On the contrary, it was assimilated into the philosophical and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Just when you thought it was safe to start showing off again, the bestselling authors of The Book of General Ignorance and 1,277 QI Facts To Blow Your Socks Off are back. With a foreword by Stephen Fry, this parcel of unimaginable information is here to solve a few common misconceptions, mistakes and misunderstandings. Octopuses have six legs, oranges aren''t orange, bats aren''t blind, napoleon wasn''t short, vikings didn''t wear horned helmets, there is no such thing as a fish. QI: The Second Book of General Ignorance is the essential set text for everyone who''s proud to admit that they don''t know everything, and an ideal stick with which to beat people who think they do. John Lloyd and John Mitchinson are the bestselling authors of QI: The Book of General Ignorance and 1,277 QI Facts To Blow Your Socks Off. Here they present a wonderful collection of astonishingly interesting facts, perfect for pub quiz lovers, trivia buffs and general knowledge experts alike.

Objev podobné jako QI: The Second Book of General Ignorance - John Lloyd, John Mitchinson

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EVERYTHING TO PLAY FOR – A NEW BOOK BY QI ELVES JAMES HARKIN AND ANNA PTASZYNSKI – IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOWAn indispensable compendium of popular misconceptions, misunderstandings and common mistakes culled from the hit BBC show, QI. From the bestselling authors of The Book of General Ignorance comes a noticeably stouter edition, with 26% extra facts and figures perfect for trivia, pub quiz and general knowledge enthusiasts. The QI team sets out again to show you that a lot of what you think you know is wrong. If, like Alan Davies, you still think the Henry VIII had six wives, the earth has only one moon, that George Washington was the first president of the USA, that Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, that the largest living thing is a blue whale, that Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, that whisky and bagpipes come from Scotland or that Mount Everest is the world''s tallest mountain, then there are at least 200 reasons why this is the book for you. The researchers at QI have written many bestselling books including such titles as The QI Book of General Ignorance and 1,277 Facts To Blow Your Socks Off. They now present ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Marcia Williams brings the Tudor kings and queens to life in her trademark comic strip style.Join much-loved author/illustrator Marcia Williams on a comic strip journey through Tudor history! A witty, accessible introduction to the Tudors, with full-colour illustrations throughout, from the author of Mr William Shakespeare''s Plays and The Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice. Arthur Inkblott, Queen Elizabeth I''s favourite scribe, retells the most famous moments in Tudor history, from the Wars of the Roses and the Spanish Armada to Christopher Columbus''s discovery of America and Henry VIII''s many marriages! Packed with jokes and colourful comic-strip illustrations, this is Marcia Williams at her very best.

Objev podobné jako The Tudors: Kings, Queens, Scribes and Ferrets! - Marcia Williams

Mark Katz surveys the age-old interrelationship between music and technology, from prehistoric musical instruments to today''s digital playback devices.This Very Short Introduction takes an expansive and inclusive approach meant to broaden and challenge traditional views of music and technology. In its most common use, “music technology” tends to evoke images of twentieth and twenty-first century electronic devices: synthesizers, recording equipment, music notation software, and the like. This volume, however, treats all tools used to create, store, reproduce, and transmit music--new or old, electronic or not--as technologies worthy of investigation. All musical instruments can be considered technologies. The modern piano, for example, is a marvel of keys, hammers, strings, pedals, dampers, and jacks; just the sound-producing mechanism, or action, on a piano has more than 50 different parts. In this broad view, technology in music encompasses instruments, whether acoustic, electric or electronic; engraving and printing; sound recording and playback; broadcasting; software; and much more. Mark Katz challenges the view that technology is unnatural, something external to music. It was sometimes said in the early twentieth century that so-called mechanical music (especially player pianos and phonographs) was a menace to “real” music; alternatively, technology can be freighted with utopian hopes and desires, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Komoda LILLY 10 v dekoru dub sonoma je kompaktní dvoudveřová skříňka s vnitřní policí, vhodná pro ukládání oblečení, dokumentů nebo drobného vybavení. Je vyrobena z laminované dřevotřísky a má plastové nožky pro stabilitu. Dodává se demontovaná s montážním příslušenstvím.

• Kompaktní rozměry vhodné i do menších prostor
• Nadčasový design v dekoru dub sonoma snadno sladitelný s interiérem
• Pevná konstrukce z laminované dřevotřísky s dlouhou životností a snadnou údržbou
• Plastové nožky zajišťují stabilitu a ochranu před vlhkostí

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With her signature comic-strip style, Marcia WIlliams takes us behind the scenes at some of ancient Rome''s most famous moments.Meet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He''ll take you on a tour of Rome''s most famous moments and most colourful characters – from the temperamental gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus to the wolf-raised Romulus and Remus, from the birth of the Roman Republic to the death of Julius Caesar. On the way are fascinating glimpses of life as a Roman citizen, from families to festivals, gladiators to guards, as well as a look at some of Rome’s best-known emperors (good and not so good). Vibrant, engaging, and packed with Marcia Williams’s trademark warmth and humour, this graphic storybook is a young reader’s ideal introduction to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

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Travel back in time to the amazing world of the Vikings in this comic-strip history from award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams. Meet legendary warriors, daring explorers and clever kings in this colourful introduction to the Vikings. Join Marcia Williams and discover incredible stories of Viking raids, voyages of discovery and conquered kingdoms. Told in comic-strip style and packed with jokes and facts, this is the perfect guide to the Viking world.

Objev podobné jako The Vikings: Raiders, Traders and Adventurers - Marcia Williams

Povlečení Wildflower Bliss od značky 4Home má rozměry 140 × 220 cm pro přikrývku a 70 × 90 cm pro polštář. Je vyrobeno ze 100% bavlněného krepu s certifikací OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Povlečení zdobí motiv lučních květin a lesních jahod, nevyžaduje žehlení a má zapínání na zip.

• Romantický motiv lučních květin a lesních jahod na bílém podkladu
• Příjemný 100% bavlněný krep, prodyšný a měkký na dotek
• Snadná údržba bez nutnosti žehlení
• Praktické zapínání na zip a certifikát OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Objev podobné jako 4Home Krepové povlečení Wildflower Bliss, 140 x 220 cm, 70 x 90 cm

Povlečení Wildflower Bliss od 4Home má rozměry 140 x 200 cm pro přikrývku a 70 x 90 cm pro polštář. Je vyrobeno ze 100% bavlněného krepu s certifikací OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Povlečení s motivem lučních květin a lesních jahod nevyžaduje žehlení a má zipové zapínání.

• Romantický motiv lučních květin a lesních jahod na bílém podkladu
• Příjemný 100% bavlněný krep, prodyšný a měkký na dotek
• Snadná údržba bez nutnosti žehlení
• Praktické zapínání na zip a certifikát OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Objev podobné jako 4Home Krepové povlečení Wildflower Bliss, 140 x 200 cm, 70 x 90 cm

Povlečení Wildflower Bliss od značky 4Home má rozměry 160 x 200 cm pro přikrývku a 70 x 80 cm pro polštář. Je vyrobeno ze 100% bavlněného krepu s certifikátem OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Design představuje květinový motiv s lesními jahodami na bílém podkladu.

• Romantický motiv lučních květin a lesních jahod na bílém podkladu
• Vyrobeno z 100% bavlněného krepu, prodyšného a příjemného na dotek
• Snadná údržba bez nutnosti žehlení a praktické zapínání na zip
• Certifikát OEKO-TEX Standard 100 zaručuje zdravotní nezávadnost

Objev podobné jako 4Home Krepové povlečení Wildflower Bliss, 160 x 200 cm, 70 x 80 cm

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR FICTIONTHE BOOK EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT''Just read it. It''s unforgettable''India Knight, The Sunday Times''It is impossible to read this novel and not be moved. It is also impossible not to laugh out loud... Extraordinary''Guardian''Full of snappy one-liners but, at the same time, remarkably poignant''Craig Brown ''Probably the best book you''ll read this year''Mail on Sunday''Completely brilliant. I think every girl and woman should read it''Gillian Anderson''Exactly the book to read right now, when you need a laugh, but want to cry''Observer''The most wonderful, heartbreakingly gorgeous novel of the year''Elizabeth Day, author of Magpie''A raucously funny, beautifully written, emotion-bashing book''The Times''I was making a list of all the people I wanted to send it to, until I realised that I wanted to send it to everyone I know''Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House ''One of those "read it in one sitting and tell all your friends" kind of books''Evening Standard''Patrick Melrose meets Fleabag. Brilliant''Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures Everyone tells Martha Friel she is clever and beautiful, a brilliant writer who has been loved every day of her adult life by one man, her husband Patrick. A gift, her mother once said, not ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''D''Ancona makes his case well... The book is well written and thoughtful'' -- The Times''A heartfelt attempt to renew liberal ideals for the coming decades... How sorely our public debate needs others to express themselves similarly.'' -- Henry Mance, Financial Times''An urgent and exhilarating account of how populism, prejudice & polarisation have corrupted objective truth and public discourse. D''Ancona''s sparkling prose provides an explanation of how we got here and, crucially, how we might get out.'' -- James O''Brien''A book so rich in thought, wisdom and persuasion I find myself sharing the ideas within it with everyone I meet... In the much-mourned absence of Christopher Hitchens, d''Ancona is fast becoming the voice of enlightenment for our bewildered age.'' -- Emily Maitlis''A tonic for our times that blows open any complacency following Trump''s defeat that the demise of populism and nativism is inevitable. In beautifully written prose, D''Ancona puts forward hopeful ideas and timely inspiration for a progressive politics to replace it.'' -- David Lammy''A brilliant, lucid, fearless tract, just what the historical moment ordered.'' -- Andrew O''Hagan***This is a call to arms. The old tools of political analysis are obsolete - they have rusted and are no longer fit for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Beer and Veg brings together craft beer and vegetarian and vegan food, with the best suggestions for how to perfectly pair your beer to whatever dish you’re eating, and over 70 recipes which use beer as an ingredient.The introduction covers how to approach beer with vegetarian/vegan food; then there are tips and tricks on matching beer and food; how to cook with beer in veg/vegan dishes; an extended section of different beer styles and foods to enjoy with them; and then a selection of over 70 great recipes using beer as an ingredient. The suggestions made in the book will cover beers from around the world, plus many common and popular dishes. The recipes are a mix of vegetarian and vegan, with vegan options available for nearly every dish. For some of the most popular dishes, like mac and cheese, there are two recipes, one for the ultimate veggie version and the other for the ultimate vegan version. Having switched to a vegetarian diet himself in the last two years, author and award-winning beer writer Mark Dredge is the perfect person to help you combine a love of craft beer with plant-based food.

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The untold story of Chicago’s pivotal role as a country and folk music capital.  Chicago is revered as a musical breeding ground, having launched major figures like blues legend Muddy Waters, gospel soul icon Mavis Staples, hip-hop firebrand Kanye West, and the jazz-rock band that shares its name with the city. Far less known, however, is the vital role Chicago played in the rise of prewar country music, the folk revival of the 1950s and 1960s, and the contemporary offspring of those scenes.  In Country and Midwestern, veteran journalist Mark Guarino tells the epic century-long story of Chicago’s influence on sounds typically associated with regions further south. Drawing on hundreds of interviews and deep archival research, Guarino tells a forgotten story of music, migration, and the ways that rural culture infiltrated urban communities through the radio, the automobile, and the railroad. The Midwest’s biggest city was the place where rural transplants could reinvent themselves and shape their music for the new commercial possibilities the city offered. Years before Nashville emerged as the commercial and spiritual center of country music, major record labels made Chicago their home and recorded legendary figures like Bill Monroe, The Carter Family, and Gene ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''D''Ancona makes his case well... The book is well written and thoughtful'' -- The Times''A heartfelt attempt to renew liberal ideals for the coming decades... How sorely our public debate needs others to express themselves similarly.'' -- Henry Mance, Financial Times''An urgent and exhilarating account of how populism, prejudice & polarisation have corrupted objective truth and public discourse. D''Ancona''s sparkling prose provides an explanation of how we got here and, crucially, how we might get out.'' -- James O''Brien''A book so rich in thought, wisdom and persuasion I find myself sharing the ideas within it with everyone I meet... In the much-mourned absence of Christopher Hitchens, d''Ancona is fast becoming the voice of enlightenment for our bewildered age.'' -- Emily Maitlis''A tonic for our times that blows open any complacency following Trump''s defeat that the demise of populism and nativism is inevitable. In beautifully written prose, D''Ancona puts forward hopeful ideas and timely inspiration for a progressive politics to replace it.'' -- David Lammy''A brilliant, lucid, fearless tract, just what the historical moment ordered.'' -- Andrew O''Hagan''D''Ancona''s regular practical suggestions help to take it beyond mere theory and into the real world... Decision-makers would do well to read it.'' -- ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Identity, Ignorance, Innovation - Matthew d'Ancona

The ancient Greek myths as you've never read them before!The classic stories of Daedalus and Icarus and Orpheus and Eurydice are re-told here in master storyteller, Marcia Williams' inimitable comic style. These splendid adaptations have easy-to-read, accessible text and brilliantly witty illustrations, making them a perfect introduction to the classic legends of adventure and endeavour! Ideal for newly-confident readers - the classics have never looked so good!

Objev podobné jako Daedalus and Icarus and Orpheus and Eurydice - Marcia Williams

Mark Haddon weaves ancient fables into fresh and unexpected forms, and forges new legends to sit alongside them. The myth of the Minotaur in his labyrinth is turned into a wrenching parable of maternal love - and of the monstrosities of patriarchy. The lover of a goddess, Tithonus, is gifted eternal life but without eternal youth.Actaeon, changed into a stag after glimpsing the naked Diana and torn to pieces by his hunting dogs, becomes a visceral metaphor about how humans use and misuse animals.From genetic engineering to the eternal complications of family, Haddon showcases masterfully how we are subject to the same elemental forces that obsessed the Greeks. Whether describing Laika the Soviet space dog on her fateful orbit, or St Anthony wrestling with loneliness in the desert, his astonishing powers of observation are at their height when illuminating the thin line between human and animal.

Objev podobné jako Dogs and Monsters - Mark Haddon

From the back of the van to the front of the bar, from the hotel room to the emergency room, Mark Lanegan takes us back to the sinister, needle-ridden streets of Seattle, to an alternative music scene that was simultaneously bursting with creativity and saturated with drugs. He tracks the tumultuous rise and fall of Screaming Trees, from a brawling, acid-rock bar band to world-famous festival favourites with an enduring legacy, and tells of his own personal struggles with addiction, culminating in homelessness, petty crime, and the tragic deaths of his closest friends.Gritty, gripping and unflinchingly raw, SING BACKWARDS AND WEEP is about a man who learned how to drag himself from the wreckage, dust off the ashes, and keep living and creating.

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What’s the difference between me, a planet and a star? Does the Universe follow a recipe? If a wardrobe has three dimensions, what is the fourth?These are some of life’s biggest questions, and you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them! So open your mind and prepare to explore some of the biggest, boldest ideas about astrophysics, space and time – from the ridiculously silly to the strikingly serious. Each question in Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers: Space and Time will unlock new ways of thinking and may lead you to some intriguing answers. If you’re daring enough to take on this mind-expanding challenge, then read on!Written by science communicator and space expert Mark Brake, the easy-to-understand text, intriguing mind-teasers, and incredible thought experiments make this philosophic journey unforgettably fun!

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Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: BusinessWritten by experienced author Mark Hage, this Student Guide for Business focuses on the key topics of markets and market needs, marketing strategy and managing people.The first section, Content Guidance, summarises content needed for the exams, with knowledge-check questions throughout. The second section, Questions and Answers, provides samples of different questions and student answers with examples of how many marks are available for each question. Students can:- Identify key content for the exams with our concise summary of topics- Find out what examiners are looking for with our Questions and Answers section- Test their knowledge with rapid-fire questions and answers - Avoid common pitfalls with clear definitions and exam tips throughout- Reinforce their learning with bullet-list summaries at the end of each section

Objev podobné jako Edexcel AS/A-level Year 1 Business Student Guide: Theme 1: Marketing and people - Mark Hage

Discover the magical myths and legendary heroes of Ancient Greece with award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams.Travel back in time with goat-footed Pan to explore the myths and legends of Ancient Greece. Meet the mighty gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and some of the worlds best-loved heroes and heroines. In this book you''ll find the stories of Perseus, slayer of Medusa the gorgon; tragic lovers Orpheus and Eurydice; daring Heracles who fearlessly completed twelve Labours and many more. The lively text and humorous cartoon style make these stories accessible and fun for younger readers.

Objev podobné jako Greek Heroes: Top Ten Myths and Legends! - Marcia Williams

Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: BusinessWritten by experienced author Mark Hage, this Student Guide for Business focuses on the key topics of business objectives and strategy, growth and managing change. The first section, Content Guidance, summarises content needed for the exams, with knowledge-check questions throughout. The second section, Questions and Answers, provides samples of different questions and student answers with examples of how many marks are available for each question. Students can:- Identify key content for the exams with our concise summary of topics- Find out what examiners are looking for with our Questions and Answers section- Test their knowledge with rapid-fire questions and answers - Avoid common pitfalls with clear definitions and exam tips throughout- Reinforce their learning with bullet-list summaries at the end of each section

Objev podobné jako Edexcel A-level Business Student Guide: Theme 3: Business decisions and strategy - Mark Hage

What’s the difference between me, a planet and a star? Does the Universe follow a recipe? If a wardrobe has three dimensions, what is the fourth?These are some of life’s biggest questions, and you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them! So open your mind and prepare to explore some of the biggest, boldest ideas about astrophysics, space and time – from the ridiculously silly to the strikingly serious. Each question in Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers: Space and Time will unlock new ways of thinking and may lead you to some intriguing answers. If you’re daring enough to take on this mind-expanding challenge, then read on!Written by science communicator and space expert Mark Brake, the easy-to-understand text, intriguing mind-teasers, and incredible thought experiments make this philosophic journey unforgettably fun!

Objev podobné jako Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers: Space and Time - Mark Brake

Understand the theory and techniques behind research methods used in business today Doing Research in Business Management, 2nd edition, by Mark Saunders and Philip Lewis, introduces you to the theory and techniques of research methods in an easy-to-follow and coherent way. The authors'' concise writing style, with clear tables and diagrams, brings the subject to life and makes it highly accessible. Covering all the areas of research, from reviewing secondary data or literature, or writing a research proposal, to completing an entire research project, the text guides you through each step with clear explanations and applications of the topic in hand. The 2nd edition includes new and updated features to support your learning throughout the book. Besides helpful ''Definition'' and ''Research in practice'' boxes, benefit from new resources such as: A glossary at the end of the book. An expanded chapter on secondary data. Consideration of the most recent research methods thinking (including the use of online research) Updated to include the latest developments in the field, this text will equip you with the knowledge you need to be able to carry out effective research in business management today.

Objev podobné jako Doing Research in Business and Management - Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis

Whales, dolphins and porpoises are among the world''s most mysterious and beautiful animals, and there are many opportunities to see them in the seas around Europe. This comprehensive and authoritative guide covers everything you need to know about where, when and how to watch them. Packed with useful information and top tips to help you get the most out of your trip, it includes a thorough account of whale-watching opportunities in every European country where organised whale-watching takes place, as well as detailed accounts of every cetacean species found in Europe and a fascinating introduction to their world.Whether you want to watch Blue Whales in Iceland, Bottlenose Dolphins in Wales, Narwhal in Greenland or Sperm Whales in Greece, this comprehensive guide is the ideal companion.

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''A marvel of a collection'' Kaliane Bradley, author of The Ministry of Time‘A consummate storyteller’ New York Times''There is nothing more terrifying than the monster that squats behind the door you dare not open...''The bestselling author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time weaves ancient fables into fresh, unexpected forms and forges new unforgettable legends.The myth of the Minotaur in his labyrinth is turned into a wrenching parable of maternal love – and of the monstrosities of patriarchy.The lover of a goddess, Tithonus, is gifted eternal life but without eternal youth.Actaeon, changed into a stag after glimpsing the naked Diana and torn to pieces by his hunting dogs, becomes a visceral metaphor about how humans use and misuse animals.From genetic engineering to the eternal complications of family, Haddon showcases how we are subject to the same elemental forces that obsessed the Greeks, as he reimagines stories from Laika the Soviet space dog on her fateful orbit to St Anthony wrestling with loneliness in the desert.''In sentences as precisely cut as paper sculptures, Mark Haddon fits ancient myth to the cruelties and wonders of the present'' Francis Spufford, author of Cahokia Jazz

Objev podobné jako Dogs and Monsters - Mark Haddon

Nine stories of Ancient Egypt, wittily retold in comic-strip style.Full of mystery and adventure, the stories of the Egyptian pharaohs and their ancient gods are steeped in thousands of years of history. From the creation myth to the curse of Tutankhamen and the fall of Cleopatra, Marcia Williams'' classic comic strip retellings bring new life to the myths and wonders of this ancient civilization.

Objev podobné jako Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs - Marcia Williams

Hear all about the Tudors from the great scribe Arthur Inkbott – history like it''s never been told before!Join Marcia Williams on a journey through Tudor times with Arthur Inkblott, Queen Elizbeth I’s favourite scribe and his pet ferret, Smudge. Meet Henry VIII and his six wives, fight the Spanish Armada, see Shakespeare’s plays performed for the very first time and sail around the world with Christopher Columbus!Packed with jokes, comic illustrations and fascinating facts, this hugely entertaining fictional biography will make you look at the Tudors in a whole new light!

Objev podobné jako The Tudors: Kings, Queens, Scribes and Ferrets! - Marcia Williams

Alla Prima Skies and Seas is a thorough guide to this exciting technique whereby paint is applied quickly over previous washes and layers of pigment before it dries. Mark Stopforth demonstrates how the technique can be used without a brush to powerfully portray skies and seas. He explains further how it allows for bold, strong artwork that echoes the enigmatic styles of Turner, Van Gogh and Constable.

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Practical and portable, this is the ultimate field guide to the world''s cetaceansThis outstanding field guide to whales, dolphins and porpoises is the most comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date guide to these popular mammals. With more than 500 accurate illustrations – complete with detailed annotations pointing out the most significant field marks – Field Guide to Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises covers all 93 species and every subspecies in the world.Many of the world’s most respected whale biologists have collaborated on the concise text, which is packed with helpful identification tips from cetacean expert Mark Carwardine. Mark’s informative text is accompanied by up-to-date distribution maps for each species. Beautifully designed to ensure critical information is quickly accessible, this is an indispensable resource that every whale-watcher will want to take with them out to sea.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises - Mark Carwardine

Hear all about Ancient Rome from Dormeo the dormouse – history like it''s never been told before!Join Marcia Williams on a journey to Ancient Rome to meet the gods, find out who Romulus and Remus were and discover what happened to Julius Caesar. Experience life as an ancient Roman in this fascinating and humorous retelling of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.Packed with jokes, comic illustrations and fascinating facts, this hugely entertaining fictional biography will make you look at the Romans in a whole new light!

Objev podobné jako The Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice - Marcia Williams

Hear all about Ancient Egypt from the great teller of tales, Rami the cat – history like it''s never been told before!Join Marcia Williams on a journey to Ancient Egypt. Explore the myths and wonders of this ancient civilization, meet Ra the creator, the cursed boy-king Tutankhamen and Cleopatra, the last pharaoh in these stories of mystery and adventure. Packed with jokes, comic illustrations and fascinating facts, this hugely entertaining fictional biography will make you look at the Ancient Egyptians in a whole new light!

Objev podobné jako Ancient Egypt: Gods, Pharaohs and Cats! - Marcia Williams

Mark Twain’s gloriously funny Diary of Adam and Eve, which John Updike described as a paradigm of the relations between sexes, is presented here with a number of other Twain pieces on our two oldest ancestors, showing the writer’s interest in this most famous episode of the Bible.By giving a voice to Adam and Eve, and by hitting all the notes on the literary scale – from the intimate to the comical, from the journalistic to the idyllic – Twain displays the brilliance and wit for which he is rightly considered one of the greatest satirists of all time.

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Books about history using real life memories recorded specifically for the purpose are rare, Live, Work & Play is just such a book. Created from the hundreds of reminiscences of the residents of the town gathered by the WGC Heritage Trust and put into historical context by Prof Mark Clapson , one of the UK’s leading social historians, the book offers a unique insight into the creation of the UK’s second garden city. Timed to appear at the start of 2020, when Welwyn Garden City achieves its 100th year, the history of Sir Ebenezer Howard’s final masterpiece, with all its imperfections, is laid out for all to read. Now thriving and at ease with itself WGC is an example of how to create homes for its community. Created as a Garden City in 1920, developed as a New Town from 1948 the lessons it offers are invaluable to both developers and governments alike.

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When you consider who we are by nature and who the most holy God is in his nature, it appears at first that talk of "rewards" from God is a little presumptuous on our part. We have already been ransomed by Christ - isn't it ungrateful to expect more? Mark Jones works through the biblical basis and references to good works and rewards, showing that the grace of God our loving Heavenly Father is stamped all over this doctrine.

Objev podobné jako A Christian's Pocket Guide to Good Works and Rewards - Mark Jones

Unruly by David Mitchell meets Super Infinite by Katherine Rundell in this quick, light-hearted and very funny tour through English poetry by bestselling author Mark Forsyth.

Objev podobné jako Rhyme and Reason - Mark Forsyth

Superintendent Markby faces one of his most complex cases yet...With her step-mother murdered just two years after the death of her mother, twelve-year-old Tammy Franklin is also at risk of becoming fatherless, because he is suspect number one. Beneath These Stones is the twelfth cosy Cotswolds crime novel in Ann Granger''s Mitchell & Markby series. The perfect read for fans of Ruth Rendell, Agatha Christie and ITV''s Midsomer Murders.''A murder mystery that will give you the excuse you need to stay indoors during these dark nights and enjoy a good read'' - Hartlepool Mail Twelve-year-old Tammy Franklin has learned too much about death, too quickly. Two years ago she lost her mother to a long, lingering illness and now the body of the woman her father married in an attempt to replace his wife has been found on a railway embankment close to the Franklin farm. This time the death is murder. As Superintendent Markby, one of the first on the scene, well knows, Tammy now stands to have her father taken from her, for Hugh Franklin is suspect number one in the mind of the inspector to whom Markby has delegated the case. But, despite his need to distance ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Beneath these Stones (Mitchell & Markby 12) - Ann Granger

A holiday becomes work for Mitchell and Markby as a crime unravels... Mitchell and Markby find themselves drawn into a murder enquiry whilst holiday in a country cottage in A Word After Dying, the tenth cosy English village crime novel in Ann Granger''s captivating Mitchell & Markby series. The perfect read for fans of Rebecca Tope, Agatha Christie and ITV''s Midsomer Murders.''Probably the best current example of a crime writer who has taken the classic English village detective story and brought it up to date'' - Birmingham Post Superintendent Alan Markby and Meredith Mitchell are in desperate need of a holiday - and the Cotswold village of Parsloe St John seems the perfect choice. Their neighbour, retired journalist Wynne Carter, is as convivial as the village itself and, over a glass of blackberry wine, indulges in her latest obsession, Olivia Smeaton, a racy old lady whose life - and death - she is convinced are not all they seem. Markby is more interested in buying Olivia''s house than the circumstances of her vacating it, but Meredith is intrigued: by the old lady, the death of a cherished horse and a dusty junk shop run by a white witch.When another fatality ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Word After Dying (Mitchell & Markby 10) - Ann Granger

The concept of ‘fellow citizens’ for Abraham Lincoln encompassed different groups at different times. In this first book focused on the topic, Mark Steiner analyses and contextualizes Lincoln's evolving views about citizenship over the course of his political career.

Objev podobné jako Lincoln and Citizenship - Mark E. Steiner

From master comedian Mark Schiff, a long-time touring partner of Jerry Seinfeld, comes a hilarious account of decades of foolery with comedy and acting legends and how he honed his mensch skills in all of life’s arenas. Pursuing a career in comedy has always taken a lot of chutzpah. Today Mark Schiff looks back at his fifty-year career as a stand-up comic, actor, and writer and knows he’s laughed with the best of them. His comedy and character have been widely praised by everyone from Jerry Seinfeld to Bill Maher, Paul Reiser, and Colin Quinn—as Seinfeld writes in his foreword, Mark is “the greatest comedy pal a guy could ever wish for”—but it hasn’t always been easy. In this brilliantly honest collection of essays inducing both heart tugs and deep belly laughs, Mark recounts growing up Jewish in the outer boroughs of New York City and shares how he survived a harrowing childhood and managed health crises, aging, marriage, parenting, and career highs and lows. With wit and wisdom, Mark reminds us that no matter the troubles at-hand, the show must always go on. The result is an unforgettable and highly relatable account from one of the best humor writers ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Why Not? - Mark Schiff

Stolní LED lampa Marcin s klipem je vyrobena z plastu a nabízí mobilní uchycení na různé povrchy. Disponuje dotykovým spínačem s možností stmívání a LED zdrojem o výkonu 7 W s teplým bílým světlem. Rozměry jsou 270 mm šířka, 360 mm výška a délka kabelu 1500 mm.

• Mobilní klipsové uchycení pro snadné přemístění na stůl nebo police
• Dotykové ovládání s možností stmívání na 10%, 40% nebo 100% jasu
• Úsporný LED zdroj s dlouhou životností 25 000 hodin a teplým bílým světlem (3000K)
• Moderní design se zahnutou stopkou a diskem stínítka v černé barvě

Objev podobné jako Rabalux 74199 stolní LED lampa s klipem Marcin, černá

Eve Babitz died on December 17, 2021. Found in the wrack, ruin and filth of her apartment, a stack of boxes packed by her mother decades before. Inside, a lost world, centred on a two-story rental in a down-at-heel section of Hollywood in the sixties and seventies.7406 Franklin Avenue, where writers and artists mixed with movie stars, rock 'n' rollers and drugs. Franklin Avenue was the making of one great American writer: Joan Didion, a mystery behind her dark glasses and cool expression, her marriage to John Gregory Dunne as tortured as it was enduring. It was also the breaking and then the remaking - and thus the true making - of another great American writer: Eve Babitz, goddaughter of Igor Stravinsky, nude of Marcel Duchamp, consort of Jim Morrison (and many, many others), a woman who burned so hot she finally almost burned herself alive.Didion and Babitz formed a complicated alliance, a friendship that went bad, amity turning to enmity. With deftness and skill, journalist Lili Anolik uses Babitz, Babitz's brilliance of observation, Babitz's incisive intelligence and, most of all, Babitz's diary-like letters - letters found in those sealed boxes, letters so intimate you don't read them so much ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Didion & Babitz - Anolik Lili

Eve Babitz died on December 17, 2021. Found in the wrack, ruin and filth of her apartment, a stack of boxes packed by her mother decades before. Inside, a lost world, centred on a two-story rental in a down-at-heel section of Hollywood in the sixties and seventies.7406 Franklin Avenue, where writers and artists mixed with movie stars, rock 'n' rollers and drugs.Franklin Avenue was the making of one great American writer: Joan Didion, a mystery behind her dark glasses and cool expression, her marriage to John Gregory Dunne as tortured as it was enduring. It was also the breaking and then the remaking - and thus the true making - of another great American writer: Eve Babitz, goddaughter of Igor Stravinsky, nude of Marcel Duchamp, consort of Jim Morrison (and many, many others), a woman who burned so hot she finally almost burned herself alive. Didion and Babitz formed a complicated alliance, a friendship that went bad, amity turning to enmity.With deftness and skill, journalist Lili Anolik uses Babitz, Babitz's brilliance of observation, Babitz's incisive intelligence and, most of all, Babitz's diary-like letters - letters found in those sealed boxes, letters so intimate you don't read them so much as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Didion & Babitz - Anolik Lili

A smart, funny, and refreshing memoir from Mark Hoppus, the vocalist, bassist, and founding member of pop-punk band blink-182.This is a story of what happens when an angst-ridden kid who grew up in the desert experiences his parents' bitter divorce, moves around the country, switches identities from dork to goth to skate punk, and eventually meets his best friend who just so happens to be his musical soulmate.Bassist, songwriter, and vocalist for renowned pop-punk trailblazers blink-182, Mark Hoppus, tells his story in Fahrenheit-182. A memoir that paints a vivid picture of what it was like to grow up in the 1980s as a latchkey kid hooked on punk rock, skateboards, and MTV; Mark Hoppus shares how he came of age and forms one of the biggest bands of his generation. Threaded through with the very human story of a constant battle with anxiety and Mark's public battle and triumph over cancer, Fahrenheit-182 is a delight for fans and also a funny, smart, and relatable memoir for anyone who has wanted to quit but kept going.

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*An instant Sunday Times bestseller*A smart, funny, anarchic and gripping memoir from Mark Hoppus, the vocalist, bassist, and founding member of pop-punk band blink-182.This is a story of what happens when an angst-ridden kid who grew up in the desert experiences his parents'' bitter divorce, moves around the country, switches identities from dork to goth to skate punk, and eventually meets his best friend who just so happens to be his musical soulmate.Bassist, songwriter, and vocalist for renowned pop-punk trailblazers blink-182, Mark Hoppus, tells his story in Fahrenheit-182. A memoir that paints a vivid picture of what it was like to grow up in the 1980s as a latchkey kid hooked on punk rock, skateboards, and MTV; Mark Hoppus shares how he came of age and forms one of the biggest bands of his generation. Threaded through with the very human story of a constant battle with anxiety and Mark''s public battle and triumph over cancer, Fahrenheit-182 is a delight for fans and also a funny, smart, and relatable memoir for anyone who has wanted to quit but kept going.

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A TOP 12 BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK IN THE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMESTHE BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB PICK FOR NOVEMBER 2024''This book is magic. It''s all I ever needed'' LENA DUNHAMEve Babitz died on December 17, 2021. Found in the wrack, ruin and filth of her apartment, a stack of boxes packed by her mother decades before. The boxes were pristine, the seals of duct tape unbroken. Inside, a lost world, centred on a two-story rental in a down-at-heel section of Hollywood in the sixties and seventies. 7406 Franklin Avenue was the making of one great American writer: Joan Didion, a mystery behind her dark glasses and cool expression, an enigma inside her storied marriage to John Gregory Dunne. Franklin Avenue was also the breaking and then the remaking - and thus the true making - of another great American writer: Eve Babitz, goddaughter of Igor Stravinsky, nude of Marcel Duchamp, consort of Jim Morrison (among many, many others), a woman who burned so hot she finally almost burned herself alive. Didion and Babitz formed a complicated alliance, a friendship that went bad, amity turning to enmity. With deftness and skill, journalist Lili Anolik uses Babitz, Babitz''s brilliance of observation, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Didion & Babitz - Anolik Lili

How a Presence-Centered Life Changes EverythingBalancing Scripture and Spirit, pastor and professor Roger Helland shows pursuing God''s presence isn''t about seeking signs and wonders--it''s about seeking God''s kavod: His radiant glory, His manifest presence. Sorting through common fears and misunderstandings about God''s presence, Helland offers biblical and practical teaching, to help you· pursue God''s presence and holiness in everyday life,· live a presence-centered life at work, home and church,· enjoy a deeper biblical fullness of the Holy Spirit and· experience God''s supernatural strength, vitality, renewal and joy.God''s kavod changes everything. When you learn to seek, experience and host His presence, it will transform you--and the world."Drink from the deep well of wisdom and grace as you read the pages of this book. . . . It will nourish the imaginations of the weary and saint alike."--TARA BETH LEACH, pastor, author"Will have every reader venturing into the depths of God with fresh wonder and joy. Highly recommend."--DANIEL GROTHE, associate senior pastor, New Life Church"Thoroughly grounded in Scripture, orthodox to the core and God breathed."--RT. REV. DR. TREVOR H. WALTERS, bishop, Anglican Network in Canada; mediator/retreat leader, Anglican Church in North America

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Vital tools for implementing Lean Six Sigma--what they are, how they work, and which to useThe Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook is today''s most complete and results-based reference to the tools and concepts needed to understand, implement, and leverage Lean Six Sigma. The only guide that groups tools by purpose and use, this hands-on reference provides:Analyses of nearly 100 tools and methodologies--from DMAIC and Pull Systems to Control Charts and Pareto Charts Detailed explanations of each tool to help you know how, when, and why to use it for maximum efficacy Sections for each tool explaining how to create it, how to interpret what you find, and expert tips Lean Six Sigma is today''s leading technique to maximize production efficiency and maintain control over each step in the managerial process. With The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook, you''ll discover how to propel your organization to new levels of competitive success--one tool at a time.

Objev podobné jako The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook: A Quick Reference Guide to Nearly 100 Tools for Improving Quality and Speed - Mark Price, David Rowlands, Michael