journal of a man unknown tindall gillian

"Tindall''s voice is richly her own: tender but unsentimental and lit by intimate knowledge of her chosen world." - Colin ThubronCulminating a distinguished career spanning more than 60 years, historian Gillian Tindall has written a novel as her final statement. In an astonishing feat of literary imagination, she projects herself back onto one of her forebears to conjure a compelling vision of 17th century England.By trade, the main character is a metal founder, an occupation that leads him from the villages of Sussex to the bell foundry in Spitalfields.This is a hymn to those who pass through life not leaving a trace, except in the hearts of those into whose lives they have been cast.

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A journey through time: from a scattering of cottages along a pre-roman horse track, to a medieval parish and staging post for travellers, onwards into a prosperous Tudor village favoured by gentlemen for their country seats and an 18th century resort of pleasure gardens eventually transformed by a warren of railway lines.

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This was meant to be a journal of my quest to find the sea nomads, but a few days ago something happened that turned my world upside down . . . You are about to read an adventure story so real you’ll be able to taste the salt water on your lips. I don’t know how it will end but I’ll keep writing this journal as long as I’m able. One day I hope I can give it to you.After he’s flung from a ferry after seeing something so dangerous he would be killed for his silence, the Unknown Adventurer washes up on a deserted island. Completely alone, he puts his survival skills to the test and begins the journal he promised his younger siblings he would write. But after a while he notices that it is not all what it seems on the island and something mysterious lies across the lagoon. Something he must investigate.Take a deep breath. You are about to enter dangerous waters.This is a thrilling tale of survival, friendship and underwater discovery that transports you to remote seas that whisper of ancient legends you can only begin to imagine.Presented like an artist’s journal, with handwritten sections, smudged notes and stuck-in pages and illustrated in breathtaking detail, this is a story that will spark a sense of adventure in every reader. A new exhilarating book from the Unknown Adventurer, author of The Lost Book of Adventure and Journey to the Last River.Praise for The Lost Book of Adventure:Bear Grylls -- ''Packed FULL of adventures''The Guardian -- ‘A clarion call to the child explorer [...] a spectacular immersion in the life of the wild.''Daily Express -- ‘Exquisitely illustrated [...] children will treasure it for years to come.''Praise for Journey to the Last River:Financial Times -- ''An extraordinary, enticing fusion of fiction and natural history. The artwork alone [...] is stunning.''Kate Winslet -- ''Breathtakingly beautiful... every young adventurer should read this book.''The Oldie -- ''The second thrilling voyage for the Unknown Adventurer.’

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‘I can be scratching around at home on an acoustic guitar, or singing a funny little idea into my phone, and all of a sudden, it becomes a beautiful fully fledged song. And I''m asking myself, how did we do that again? I still find that fascinating. It’s magic.’ – PAUL WELLERIn Magic: A Journal of Song, Paul Weller talks about his life and music through a personally curated selection of over 100 songs spanning his entire musical career. As one of the most innovative and remarkable songwriters of the last 50 years, Paul Weller has proved to be the ultimate shapeshifter, moving from The Jam’s punk sensibilities to the genre-defying Style Council, and later through a remarkable 30-year solo career. Alongside Lennon and McCartney, Weller is one of few artists that has attained a UK number one album over five consecutive decades, and has also received career defining awards from the BRITs (Lifetime Achievement Award), NME Awards (Godlike Genius Award) and a GQ Award for Songwriter of the Year. Magic: A Journal of Song is the definitive book of Weller''s songwriting career from founding The Jam in his teenage years, to creating The Style Council, through to his years as a solo musician. Offering unprecedented insight into Weller’s creative process, his lyrics are accompanied by more than 450 photographs and items of memorabilia, and an illuminating commentary of over 25,000 words. As told to journalist and author, Dylan Jones, Magic is Paul Weller''s most candid and intimate account of his musical life to date.‘Paul Weller has proved that he is not only beyond reproach, in some senses he is quite possibly without equal.’ – DYLAN JONES OBE‘The thing I have discovered is that music in its truest sense is beyond any trend or movement or category.’ – PAUL WELLER

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In a spellbinding new masterpiece by #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva, Gabriel Allon undertakes a high-stakes search for the greatest art forger who ever livedLegendary spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon has at long last severed ties with Israeli intelligence and settled quietly in Venice, the only place where he has ever truly known peace. His beautiful wife, Chiara, has taken over the day-to-day management of the Tiepolo Restoration Company, and their two young children are discreetly enrolled in a neighborhood scuola elementare. For his part, Gabriel spends his days wandering the streets and canals of the watery city, bidding farewell to the demons of his tragic, violent past.But when the eccentric London art dealer Julian Isherwood asks Gabriel to investigate the circumstances surrounding the rediscovery and lucrative sale of a centuries-old painting, he is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse where nothing is as it seems.Gabriel soon discovers that the work in question, a portrait of an unidentified woman attributed to Sir Anthony van Dyck, is almost certainly a fiendishly clever fake. To find the mysterious figure who painted it—and uncover a multibillion-dollar fraud at the pinnacle of the art world—Gabriel conceives one of the most elaborate deceptions of his career. If it is to succeed, he must become the very mirror image of the man he seeks: the greatest art forger the world has ever known.Stylish, sophisticated, and ingeniously plotted, Portrait of an Unknown Woman is a wildly entertaining journey through the dark side of the art world—a place where unscrupulous dealers routinely deceive their customers and deep-pocketed investors treat great paintings as though they were just another asset class to be bought and sold at a profit. From its elegant opening to the shocking twists of its climax, the novel is a tour de force of storytelling and one of the finest pieces of heist fiction ever written. And it is still more proof that, when it comes to international intrigue and suspense, Daniel Silva has no equal.

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Thirteen-year-old wrestling fanatic Henry used to have a normal life. Now, his therapist wants him to keep a journal so he can express his feelings about what happened. Henry has moved with his dad to a new city, where nobody knows their name. He lives off a diet of pizza, whilst hiding from the comically overbearing neighbours and avoiding being an obvious target for bullies at his new school. But then he meets Farley and Alberta, social misfits who refuse to let him be alone. And bit by bit, the past begins to come out.Heartbreaking, surprising and laugh-out-loud funny, The Reluctant Journal of Henry K Larsen is about the things that remain after your life has fallen to pieces.

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For fans of the hit series House of David, discover the real King David in more depth and transform your life as you learn from his successes and failures.How did David become the national hero of God''s chosen people?Why is he the one character in the Bible described as "a man after God''s own heart?"Man of Valor, Man of Grace by Charles Swindoll invites you to walk alongside David from his heroic youth through his many decades as king so you can witness his life with its great accomplishments but also its endless struggles. All the dramatic highlights in David''s life—extreme highs, extreme lows—are unfolded for you here, along with keen insights into his many character strengths, especially his unsurpassed intimacy with God.Curated from Swindoll''s Bible Commentary on the life of David, Man of Valor, Man of Grace illustrates David''s experiences to help you weather your own storms—be they self-inflicted or brought on by others—and emerge stronger, more focused, and aligned with what truly matters. This book will help you:Uncover David''s human side and see how managed life''s challenges and used them to grow closer to GodGain practical insights you can apply to your daily lifeConnect with David like never before as you see his struggles and triumphs and get insights into your spiritual journey Like all of us, David was far from perfect, but Swindoll teaches us that David had the chance to become great when he placed himself at the Lord''s disposal. David was a man endowed by God with passion, strength, integrity, and humility—an unforgettable personality whose life offers endless lessons for people of all ages. Man of Valor, Man of Grace invites you to explore David''s life and learn lessons that will transform your life.

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A rich, vibrantly illustrated account of the history and sources of manga As contemporary as this graphic art form may appear to readers outside of Japan, manga has, in fact, deep roots in Japanese culture, drawing on centuries-old artistic traditions: traces can be found in seventh century temple paintings, folding screens decorated with comic characters, and painted medieval Emakimono scrolls. The more familiar manga comics of today echo similar themes, both light and serious, and draw on narrative forms present in the sagas and skits from Japan’s rich cultural heritage. This book spans the history of manga in all its splendour and diversity: from Hokusai’s seminal Manga in 1814 to the onset of the gekiga in the 1950s; from the landmark Astro Boy of Tezuka Ozamu to Lady Oscar, Riyoko Ikedan’s shôjo manga aimed at young girls; from samurai sagas to the more alternative productions of the review Garo; and from the demons that populate the works of Mizuki Shigeru to the latest creations from Jirô Taniguchi, each period is covered in detail. One Thousand Years of Manga is both a rich documentary account and a visual delight with over 400 illustrations, many never before seen outside of Japan. A thorough exploration of the sources of manga, this book makes it possible to understand how this mass-produced cultural artifact – aimed at adults as much as at children – has developed into an essential facet of Japanese culture that is now enjoyed across the globe.

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Explore 35 step-by-step how-tos and more than 100 additional tips and tricks for creating a variety of manga characters, animals, and scenes in The Art of Drawing Manga. With 144 pages of in-depth instruction and hundreds of reference images, The Art of Drawing Manga is suitable for all manga artists and enthusiasts, regardless of age. From learning the basics of drawing archetypal characters with intriguing personalities to creating action-packed poses and even drawing entire manga scenes from scratch, this is the ultimate guide to creating all things manga. Perfect for manga fans who already have some drawing experience, but also suitable for motivated beginners, this book shows how to draw people and animals, develop intriguing characters, create eye-catching poses and scenes, and write stories and dialog for a manga book. All instruction is easy to follow, so you can quickly learn to draw different faces and expressions, hairstyles, clothing and accessories, animals (both real and fictional), heroes, villains, sidekicks, and so much more. Step-by-step instructions make the drawing process approachable for aspiring artists who already have some background in drawing. Projects range from simple and easy chibis to more detailed scenes with multiple characters in action poses. Also included are tips for developing your own style, while looking to common styles for inspiration. Templates at the end of the book allow for easy practice of character faces and poses. With everything you need to start in the world of manga, The Art of Drawing Manga is your ultimate guide to creating your own characters and developing your own original manga books and stories. The Collector’s Series offers approachable, step-by-step art instruction for a variety of mediums and subjects, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and more. Perfect for beginning artists, each title features artist tips for drawing or painting anything and everything from people, animals, and still life to flowers, trees, and landscapes.

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One of the most devastating Iron Man stories ever told as Tony Stark is forced to...BETRAY the Avengers!? With Iron Man revealed as a traitor in their midst, the Avengers turn to... a younger Tony Stark! But will Teen Tony join their cross-dimensional mission? And when Iron Man battles Iron Man, who will prove themselves invincible? Finding his way in the modern day, Teen Tony joins Captain America and Thor in battle with the Zodiac, and faces a chilling encounter with Frostbite! But young love leads to a date with disaster - and when Tony''s cousin Morgan Stark sets his sights on all the Iron Man armours, War Machine lends a hand! Then, as if life hasn''t been tumultuous enough for Shellhead and the Avengers, it''s an end of an era when Onslaught rocks the Marvel Universe! Collecting: Iron Man (1968) 325-332, War Machine (1994) 23, Avengers: Timeslide (1996) 1, Avengers (1963) 395-396, Age of Innocence: The Rebirth of Iron Man (1996) 1, Onslaught: Marvel Universe (1996) 1, Iron Man: The Legend (1996) 1

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HAPPY CONFIDENT ME - Daily Journal: Gratitude and reflection journal to boost children''s happiness, self-esteem and optimism, helping them understand their feelings and develop positive daily habits.With more than 250,000 books sold to date, the award-winning Happy Confident Me Daily Journal for kids aged 6-12 promotes increased happiness, self-confidence, optimism, growth mindset, resilience, and gratitude. It is proven to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. The 4th edition includes a FEELIT® mapper in the back of the journal to help children better understand, articulate, and express their feelings.This highly acclaimed clinician-approved journal forms part of the Happy Confident Schools Program that already empowers tens of thousands of children in hundreds of schools around the world with life-transforming and preventative resources. These resources foster self-awareness, confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence, enabling children to flourish and thrive.Developed by Psychotherapist Annabel Rosenhead and Parenting Expert and best-selling Author Nadim Saad, this beautifully illustrated, full-colour journal uses the latest science of habits and positive psychology to create a structured journaling experience that is totally unique.This is the only gratitude journal of its kind on the market today, as it includes:Different daily quotes and questions each dayA full page to write or drawA fun activity each week to help children develop essential life skillsIt opens up children’s ability to better understand themselves, share the positives of each day, and process their struggles. Thanks to the inclusion of the award-winning FEELIT® Mapper, children can better reflect on their feelings, drawing connections between these and their day, equipping them with greater self-awareness and understanding.YOUR KIDS WILL LEARNTo focus on the positive things they can be grateful for each dayTo identify their feelings each day, both positive and negativeTo develop their self-awareness and understand themselves betterTo better process their day by journaling, which allows reflection and perspectivePARENTS WILL BENEFIT FROMStronger connections with your children thanks to sharing their thoughts and feelingsBeing able to discuss feelings with your kids more openlyHelping your kids express themselves more clearlyHappier, more confident, and optimistic children with reduced anxieties and better sleep patterns

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The newest graphic novel in the #1 bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?The story is hysterical, thought-provoking, and full of action-packed mini-comics: "Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla," "I Am Dr. Fredric Wertham," "Two Birds," and "RoboChubbs." Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey shows the reader that the best way to influence people is to be open, gentle, and kind. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey''s trademark storytelling and humor, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.For more hilarity and heart, dive into the newest graphic novel in the Dog Man series: Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea. And don''t forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants! A new edition of The Adventures of Captain Underpants includes a brand new Dog Man comic!

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Examine the anatomy of a horse from an entirely different perspective. This intriguing and original explanation of the 11 internal body systems of horses shows them painted on the outside to describe everything on the inside. The horse is a highly sophisticated living organism so to enable him to reach his full athletic performance and give him a happy, healthy quality of life it is vital to understand both his capabilities and limitations within the context of his structure and function. Gillian Higgins turns her trademark technique of painting internal diagrams directly onto live horses to show how all the systems work, and work together, to influence performance and reduce the risk of injury.Divided into 12 chapters, Horse Anatomy for Performance combines high quality photographs and intricate paintings with top tips and fascinating facts to provide a practical and useful guide to horse anatomy. Visually appealing, original and easily understandable, the book explains how anatomy influences the way we manage, ride and train our horses. This book is a sequel to How Your Horse Moves by Gillian Higgins; together the books provide a comprehensive guide to horse anatomy in action.''Finally a book where you can learn how your horse ticks - inside out - and it is easy to understand and fun to read. A must for every serious equestrian.'' Dr W. Bechtolsheimer

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From New York Times bestselling author of The Wild Unknown Tarot who has redefined tarot for the twenty-first century comes an original oracle deck and guidebook that takes seekers on a journey of self-discovery—now in a compact, pocket-sized format.Kim Krans illuminates the revelatory power of archetypes—the ancient, universal symbols that have endured across time and cultures and reside deep in our shared psyche. The Wild Unknown Pocket Archetypes Deck fosters a profound understanding of our complex personalities, proclivities, and behaviors.In this new pocket-sized edition, The Wild Unknown Pocket Archetypes Deck includes 78 gorgeous circular oracle cards divided into four suits: The Selves, The Places, The Tools, and The Initiations. Each archetype has been carefully selected for its symbolic potency and the lesson at the core of its nature, such as The Poet—representative of deep emotional creativity and the drive to find our truth—and The Vision, which is emblematic of the lifelong journey to fulfill our destiny. Accompanying the deck is a 224-page hand-lettered, fully illustrated guidebook written and designed by Krans, which details the meaning behind each card and offers clear, grounded explanations of the many spreads, practices, and concepts that power the Archetypes deck.A beautiful and inclusive tool for self-exploration, The Wild Unknown Pocket Archetypes Deck will enchant spiritual, cultural, and intellectual seekers. It is an exquisitely designed work of art that embodies the mystery, glamour, and allure of Krans’s beloved work while introducing a new realm of magic and depth to The Wild Unknown.

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In a spellbinding new masterpiece by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Daniel Silva, Gabriel Allon undertakes a high-stakes search for the greatest art forger who ever livedLegendary spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon has at long last severed ties with Israeli intelligence and settled quietly in Venice, the only place he has ever truly known peace. His beautiful wife, Chiara, has taken over day-to-day management of the Tiepolo Restoration Company, and their two young children are clandestinely enrolled in a neighborhood scuola elementare. For his part, Gabriel spends his days wandering the streets and canals of the watery city, parting company with the demons of his tragic, violent past.But when the eccentric London art dealer Julian Isherwood asks Gabriel to investigate the circumstances surrounding the rediscovery and lucrative sale of a centuries-old painting, he is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse where nothing is as it seems.Gabriel soon discovers that the work in question, a portrait of an unidentified woman attributed to Sir Anthony van Dyck, is almost certainly a fiendishly clever fake. To find the mysterious figure who painted it-and uncover a multibillion-dollar fraud at the pinnacle of the art world-Gabriel conceives one of the most elaborate deceptions of his career. If it is to succeed, he must become the very mirror image of the man he seeks: the greatest art forger the world has ever known.

Objev podobné jako Portrait of an Unknown Woman - Daniel Silva

The 6th of the 24 Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga film titles being published as a complete set. Behind every great Iron Man stands a dedicated group of artists-and now, their secrets arerevealed. In this lavish coffee table book, you'll find everything from exclusive concept artwork and storyboards, to behind-the-scenes photographs, production stills with exploration designs of the Iron Man suits, and in-depth interviews with the cast and crew.Here's everything you need to know about the making of the blockbuster film from its key players, including director Shane Black, executive producer Stephen Broussard, the special-effects gurus, award-winning concept illustrators, visual-effects designers, and storyboard artists who worked on the set and behind the scenes to create the art of Iron Man 3.

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What links together two bands of worshippers, one deep in the Arctic snows, one hidden in the bayous of Louisiana, is more than their shared practice of blood sacrifice. It is the inhuman phrase they both chant: Ph''nglui mglw''nafh Cthulhu R''lyeh wgah''nagl fhtagn - ''In his house at R''lyeh dead Cthulhu waits dreaming.'' Now these nightmares will disturb the sanity of Francis Thurston, a young man pursuing an investigation into the cult of Cthulhu that leads to the most forsaken spot in the vast Pacific... and to Earth''s supreme terror, the risen corpse-city of R''lyeh. First published in 1928, The Call of Cthulhu, rendered in chilling detail by modern manga horror master Gou Tanabe, is the most famous of all of H.P. Lovecraft''s stories, and was the namesake of the acclaimed role-playing game system set within the Cthulhu Mythos.

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Discover God in the messiness of your marriage, as popular marriage and family columnist Joshua Rogers offers spouses hope with real-life stories from his own marriage and helps you see how God is at work in the ordinary and extraordinary of your relationship.Confessions of a Happily Married Man is a husband''s painfully honest account of his first ten years of marriage. It offers a window into the perspective of a man who went from "hello" to "I do" in nine months and then figured out how hard marriage could be. When Joshua Rogers thought back on the marriage books he had read or sermons about marriage he had heard, it occurred to him that he could only remember one thing about them: the stories. That''s why this book is anchored by stories that other couples will relate to and can easily learn from. The stories are cringe-worthy, humorous, inspiring, heart-breaking, and full of wisdom--but the author isn''t telling the reader what to do with that wisdom. He''s letting the reader learn along with him as he''s gradually becoming more self-aware, increasingly grateful for his wife, and surprised to discover what God is doing in the middle of it all.

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''This solitude, the romance and wild loveliness of everything here . . . all make beloved Scotland the proudest, finest country in the world.''Queen Victoria (1819-1901) wrote a diary nearly every day of her life. Originally intended for private circulation, later expanded to appeal to a wider public, these published diary entries cover not only the family holidays at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands which the Queen and Prince Albert enjoyed up until his death in 1861, but also the Queen''s journeys - as sovereign and as "Royal Tourist" - around Scotland, Ireland, and other regions within the British Isles. The books offer intimate views of the most important woman of her time as she shares her love of her family and of the Highlands, and demonstrates her intense interest in all corners of her realm and in the lives of individuals from all classes of society.Queen Victoria''s writings about her life and travels in Scotland and the British Isles are fascinating and entertaining to read. Extremely popular when they first appeared, they shaped Victoria''s image in the nineteenth century, and their impact on public perceptions of the monarchy continues to this day. This volume includes complete and authoritative texts of the two journals; an introduction and explanatory endnotes providing historical and cultural contexts and new information about the Queen''s work as author and editor; maps of the Queen''s travels; a Cast of Characters briefly identifying many of the individuals the Queen meets or mentions; a Glossary of unfamiliar terms; and Suggestions for Further Reading.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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A first-person diary of a prisoner’s final day before being executed for an unspecified crime, Victor Hugo’s poignant tale vividly conveys the mental anguish of a man confronted with the intransigent mechanism of justice, as his mind seeks refuge in recollections from his past and philosophical musings on his inevitable fate. As relevant today as when it was first published in 1829, The Last Day of a Condemned Man is an eloquent plea for compassion and a masterpiece of realist fiction. This edition includes the Preface to the 1832 edition of the book, a manifest of Hugo’s personal opinions, ‘A Comedy about a Tragedy’ and ‘Claude Gueux’, an early example of “true crime” fiction.

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A wide-ranging, multi-disciplinary collection of essays that decenter, critique, and problematize predominant notions of the meaning of mortality for human creativityThis issue of Alif explores the ways in which humans have come to confront their mortality across time and space. Contributions question the nature of loss, grief, and the possibility of an afterlife. Is death only an interlude? Perhaps simply the end? How have people used literature and the arts to conceptualize its relentless presence in our existence?The articles in this issue decenter, critique, and problematize predominant notions of the meaning of mortality for human creativity. They provide a wide scope of responses to mortality, anthropologically, philosophically, and psychologically. They shed light on different cultural receptions of loss, annihilation, and mortality, ranging from India to Yemen, Palestine to Iraq, the Island of Lampedusa to the war-ravished city of Beirut, among many other locales. Death is dealt with in an intimate fashion through the exploration and reinterpretation of modern and classical elegiac poetry, children’s picturebooks, fictional accounts of war, grief, and displacement, and dramatic treatments of dying and the afterlife.Contributors: Hajjaj Abu Jabr, Egyptian Academy of Arts, Cairo, EgyptKaram AbuSehly, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, EgyptHala Amin, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, EgyptShaimaa El-Ateek, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaMohamed Birairi, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt, and American University in Cairo, Cairo, EgyptElliott Colla, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USASaeed Elmasry, Cairo University, Cairo, EgyptShaimaa Gohar, Ain Shams University, Cairo, EgyptWalid El Khachab, York University, Toronto, CanadaYasmine Motawy, American University in Cairo, Cairo, EgyptDani Nassif, University of Münster, Münster, GermanyAndrea Maria Negri, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich, GermanyMarwa Ramadan, Zagazig University, Zagazig, EgyptCaroline Rooney, University of Kent, Kent, United KingdomTania Al Saadi, Stockholm University, Stockholm, SwedenMay Telmissany, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, CanadaShahla Ujayli, American University of Madaba, Madaba, Jordan

Objev podobné jako Alif: Journal of Comparative Poetics, no. 42

''This solitude, the romance and wild loveliness of everything here . . . all make beloved Scotland the proudest, finest country in the world.''Queen Victoria (1819-1901) wrote a diary nearly every day of her life. Originally intended for private circulation, later expanded to appeal to a wider public, these published diary entries cover not only the family holidays at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands which the Queen and Prince Albert enjoyed up until his death in 1861, but also the Queen''s journeys - as sovereign and as "Royal Tourist" - around Scotland, Ireland, and other regions within the British Isles. The books offer intimate views of the most important woman of her time as she shares her love of her family and of the Highlands, and demonstrates her intense interest in all corners of her realm and in the lives of individuals from all classes of society.Queen Victoria''s writings about her life and travels in Scotland and the British Isles are fascinating and entertaining to read. Extremely popular when they first appeared, they shaped Victoria''s image in the nineteenth century, and their impact on public perceptions of the monarchy continues to this day. This volume includes complete and authoritative texts of the two journals; an introduction and explanatory endnotes providing historical and cultural contexts and new information about the Queen''s work as author and editor; maps of the Queen''s travels; a Cast of Characters briefly identifying many of the individuals the Queen meets or mentions; a Glossary of unfamiliar terms; and Suggestions for Further Reading.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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BYREDO Rose of No Man´s Land, 100 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Růže v čisté podobě pro každého, kdo si dokáže její krásu vychutnat naplno. To je unisex parfémovaná voda Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land, která okouzlí ženy i muže. Tato delikátní vůně vznikla na počest statečných a obětavých ošetřovatelek, aby každý den potěšila vaše smysly. orientální, kořenitá vůně s výraznými tóny růží unisex vůně pro ženy i muže ideální na každodenní nošení po celý rok Složení vůně: Nejprve ucítíte aromatický růžový pepř v kombinaci s něžnou tureckou růží. Poté se rozvoní malinové tóny, opět v doprovodu omamné turecké růže. Základ vonné kompozice, který vydrží na kůži po celou dobu doznívání, se nese ve znamení měkce dřevitého papyru a bílé ambry. Příběh vůně: Vůně Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land je věnovaná zdravotním sestrám, které za první světové války ošetřovaly zraněné vojáky a zachránily tak tisíce životů. Právě těmto obětavým hrdinkám s přezdívalo „Růže ze země nikoho“.

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BYREDO Rose of No Man´s Land, 50 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Růže v čisté podobě pro každého, kdo si dokáže její krásu vychutnat naplno. To je unisex parfémovaná voda Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land, která okouzlí ženy i muže. Tato delikátní vůně vznikla na počest statečných a obětavých ošetřovatelek, aby každý den potěšila vaše smysly. orientální, kořenitá vůně s výraznými tóny růží unisex vůně pro ženy i muže ideální na každodenní nošení po celý rok Složení vůně: Nejprve ucítíte aromatický růžový pepř v kombinaci s něžnou tureckou růží. Poté se rozvoní malinové tóny, opět v doprovodu omamné turecké růže. Základ vonné kompozice, který vydrží na kůži po celou dobu doznívání, se nese ve znamení měkce dřevitého papyru a bílé ambry. Příběh vůně: Vůně Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land je věnovaná zdravotním sestrám, které za první světové války ošetřovaly zraněné vojáky a zachránily tak tisíce životů. Právě těmto obětavým hrdinkám s přezdívalo „Růže ze země nikoho“.

Objev podobné jako BYREDO Rose of No Man´s Land parfémovaná voda unisex 50 ml

BYREDO Rose of No Man´s Land, 30 ml, Krémy na ruce unisex, Pocta válečným hrdinkám s nádhernou vůní I obyčejný krém může být víc než jen péčí o pokožku. Krém na ruce BYREDO Rose of No Man's Land vypráví svou vůní příběh ošetřovatelek první světové války, které zachránily tisíce životů. Jemné tóny turecké růže mísící se pikantností pepře odkazují na stejnou nezištnost s jakou pečuje tento krém o vaše ruce. Vlastnosti: hydratuje a vyživuje pokožku dokonale provoní pokožku rukou skvěle se hodí jako dárek elegantní hliníková tuba je ideální na cesty Charakteristika vůně: hlava: růžový pepř, turecká růže srdce: malinové květy, turecká růže základ: ambra, papyrus Jak aplikovat: Naneste krém na ruce BYREDO Rose of No Man's Land na ruce, jemně vmasírujte a nechte vstřebat.

Objev podobné jako BYREDO Rose of No Man´s Land krém na ruce unisex 30 ml

BYREDO Rose of No Man´s Land Absolu, 50 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Růžová vůně plná odhodlání Parfémovaná voda BYREDO Rose of No Man’s Land Absolu de Parfum je poctou odvaze, soucitu a vnitřní síle. Inspirovaná legendárním symbolem růže, která vzkvétá v nehostinných podmínkách, představuje tuto květinu jako nositelku naděje i krásy v časech zkoušek. Tato unisex kompozice přetváří jemnost v sílu a zranitelnost v eleganci. unisex růžová kompozice s ovocnými a kouřovými akcenty verze Absolu de Parfum přináší hlubší interpretaci původní vůně flakón inspirovaný japonským uměním Yakisugi Složení vůně: Úvod parfémované vody je ostrý a podmanivý – růžový pepř vytváří jemně štiplavý akcent, šafrán přináší hřejivou hloubku a černý rybíz obohacuje vůni o ovocnou jiskru. Do středu kompozice se propisuje trilogie růží, obklopena sladkou černou malinou a vzdušnou pivoňkou. Závěr patří kouřovému papyru, tmavému pačuli a hřejivé ambře, které vůni uzemňují a dávají jí výdrž. Příběh vůně: Hloubku a intenzitu parfémované vody Rose of No Man’s Land zrcadlí i samotný flakón. Jeho texturovaný uzávěr, inspirovaný japonskou technikou Yakisugi – opalováním dřeva – symbolizuje proměnu a odolnost. Spojení zlatého a stříbrného rozprašovače s čistými liniemi skla vytváří kontrast mezi syrovostí a elegancí. Zesílený odstín tekutiny uvnitř pak napovídá, že jde o hlubší a temnější koncentraci.

Objev podobné jako BYREDO Rose of No Man´s Land Absolu parfémovaná voda unisex 50 ml

BYREDO Rose of No Man´s Land Absolu, 100 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Růžová vůně plná odhodlání Parfémovaná voda BYREDO Rose of No Man’s Land Absolu de Parfum je poctou odvaze, soucitu a vnitřní síle. Inspirovaná legendárním symbolem růže, která vzkvétá v nehostinných podmínkách, představuje tuto květinu jako nositelku naděje i krásy v časech zkoušek. Tato unisex kompozice přetváří jemnost v sílu a zranitelnost v eleganci. unisex růžová kompozice s ovocnými a kouřovými akcenty verze Absolu de Parfum přináší hlubší interpretaci původní vůně flakón inspirovaný japonským uměním Yakisugi Složení vůně: Úvod parfémované vody je ostrý a podmanivý – růžový pepř vytváří jemně štiplavý akcent, šafrán přináší hřejivou hloubku a černý rybíz obohacuje vůni o ovocnou jiskru. Do středu kompozice se propisuje trilogie růží, obklopena sladkou černou malinou a vzdušnou pivoňkou. Závěr patří kouřovému papyru, tmavému pačuli a hřejivé ambře, které vůni uzemňují a dávají jí výdrž. Příběh vůně: Hloubku a intenzitu parfémované vody Rose of No Man’s Land zrcadlí i samotný flakón. Jeho texturovaný uzávěr, inspirovaný japonskou technikou Yakisugi – opalováním dřeva – symbolizuje proměnu a odolnost. Spojení zlatého a stříbrného rozprašovače s čistými liniemi skla vytváří kontrast mezi syrovostí a elegancí. Zesílený odstín tekutiny uvnitř pak napovídá, že jde o hlubší a temnější koncentraci.

Objev podobné jako BYREDO Rose of No Man´s Land Absolu parfémovaná voda unisex 100 ml

Charles M. Schulz is the creator of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock, and many more wonderful characters who inhabit the world of Peanuts. Now, learn how a shy, young Schulz first became a cartoonist and how he spent nearly 50 years drawing the beloved newspaper comic strip which has captivated the hearts of readers worldwide.The Manga Biographies series explores the fascinating lives of legendary figures who accomplished extraordinary feats, all told through the fantastic lens of Japanese manga storytelling.

Objev podobné jako Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schulz - The Creator of Snoopy and Peanuts - Yuzuru Kuki

Vincent Kompany, a man whose talent and leadership skills continue to impress the footballing world, already has a statue honouring him outside Manchester City''s Etihad Stadium - a rare tribute earned for his total commitment to victory. Never afraid to speak his mind, Kompany says what he believes will give him and  his team the best chance of success. Utterly confident in his convictions, his words are expressed with an honesty and intellect that has earned him respect both as a world class player and, now, as an elite coach. By speaking to those who shaped Vincent''s life, this book helps us understand what made Kompany the man he has become and what drives him to succeed. The author, Frank Van de Winkel, speaks to Vincent''s family, his early-years teachers and coaches, fans of the football teams he has played for and managed, as well as those involved in his charitable work in Belgium and Democratic Republic of Congo, and paints a vivid picture of a deep-thinking, compassionate human who has been able to maximise his talents both on and off the pitch. Vincent''s coaching and managerial career sees him destined to reach the pinnacle of his profession - just as he did as a player. Gaining invaluable experience back at Anderlecht saw him move, unexpectedly, to Burnley, where he set about revolutionising a functional style of play, with his side emerging as a run-away success story in the English Championship, and The Clarets returning to the Premier League and regaining their place at the top table. Kompany will have gained invaluable experience from a campaign of struggle and his reputation looks to have survived relegation unblemished. Vincent Kompany''s star continues to rise regardless and his appointment as head coach at Bayern Munich marks a game-changing moment in a career that never ceases to amaze.

Objev podobné jako Kompany - The Making Of the Man - Frank Van De Winkel

For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighbourhood hero is unmasked and no longer able to separate his life as a high school kid from the high-stakes world of being a Super Hero. Caught in the spotlight, Peter must now deal with the fallout of his identity being exposed while applying to college and trying to enjoy his senior year with MJ and Ned. When Peter goes to Doctor Strange for help, new threats force him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. Continuing their popular ART OF series of movie tie-in books, Marvel Studios presents another blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team, this deluxe volume provides insider details about the making of the highly anticipated film.

Objev podobné jako Spider-Man: No Way Home - The Art Of The Movie - Jess Harrold

Welcome to your own little confession booth.What would you say if you were completely honest with yourself and with God? It''s time to find out. This journal is a place to record all the stuff you''d only tell God: ideas, beliefs, secrets, memories, wonderings, and wishes--things that might seem outlandish or outrageous to anyone else but are what make you you. Find the space, the courage, and the help you need to unearth the real you, through● soul-searching questions● thought-provoking lists● quirky charts and illustrations● reflections on your past, your people, and your secretsWhere to begin? With your beautifully ruthless honesty.

Objev podobné jako Stuff I`d Only Tell God – A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth–Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self–Discovery - Jennifer Du

The Sunday Times bestselling author Manda Scott brings Ancient Rome to life in this memorable tale of treachery, espionage and violence. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden."Superior in almost every way...one of the most entertaining "Roman" novels I have read...Head and shoulders above the crowd" -- Simon Scarrow"Intricately woven, cleverly plotted. Miss this at your peril!" - Ben Kane "Excellent series - each book was a joy to read - final book kept you guessing right up until the end" -- ***** Reader review"A superb and exciting read, finished at 3am, and which I cannot recommend enough..." -- ***** Reader review"There''s only one way in which I could say Manda Scott''s work is predictable: every time I pick up a new Scott book, I can guarantee it will be new, refreshing, fascinating and totally different from anything that''s gone before." -- ***** Reader review***************************************************ROME ON A KNIFE EDGE. A TRAITOR IN THE MIDST. Rome: AD69. The Year of the Four Emperors. Three Emperors have ruled in Rome this year and a fourth, Vespasian, has been named in the East.As the legions march toward civil war, Sebastos Pantera, the spy whose name means leopard, returns to Rome intent on bribery, blackmail and persuasion: whatever it takes to bring the commanders and their men to Vespasian''s side.But in Rome, as he uses every skill he has ever learned of subterfuge, codes and camouflage, it becomes clear that one of those closest to him is a traitor, who will let Rome fall to destroy him.Together the two spies spin a web of deceit with Rome as the prize and death the only escape.

Objev podobné jako Rome: The Art of War - Manda Scott

"How lucky that you’ve found my message!Reality is in danger of splitting at the seams and I hope you have the courage of heart to help. You will soon receive twelve clues: solve them and face an important destiny; don’t and many lives will be at risk. The decision is yours.M.G."From the author of The Maze Runner, James Dashner''s The 13th Reality series is an exciting adventure that crosses the boundaries of realities. Young readers will find this an enticing introduction to the fantasy genre.

Objev podobné jako The Journal of Curious Letters - James Dashner

The official art book for the movie Ant-Man, the 11th title reissue of the 24-book Marvel Studios'' The Infinity Saga series published as a resized matching set.The 11th of the 24 Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga film titles being published as a complete set.This lavishly illustrated coffee table book showcases the creativity of MarvelÂ’s talented filmmakers. Be prepared for an experiential journey through the entire film, with stunning concept art and interviews with the cast and crew.Here is everything you need to know about the blockbuster film from its key players, including director Peyton Reed, executive producer Brad Winderbaum, and executive producer Kevin Feige, along with the talented concept illustrators and storyboard artists who worked on the set and behind the scenes to create the art of Ant-Man.

Objev podobné jako Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Ant-Man: The Art of the Movie - Jacob Johnston

A unique Scripture-engagement format with room to write notes and prayers, ideally suited for following a sermon series in church, participating in small-group study, or for individual devotional and study time.Focus on one book at a time with this NKJV Bible Journal of the book of Revelation. Ideal for personal or group study, each handy journaling paperback includes individual book introductions and a single-column Scripture layout with a full page of light journaling lines opposite each page of Scripture.Features include: Full-lined pages next to Scripture provide plenty of space to reflect, journal, or create art next to your favorite versesPremium paper limits bleed-through, ideal for taking notesFlexible sewn binding helps the journal to lay flat in your hand or on your deskBook introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be readTranslation notes provide a look into the thinking of the translators with alternative translations that could have been used and textual notes about manuscript variationsHandheld size allows you take God''s Word wherever life takes you - work, small group, church, or anywhere elseClear and readable 12-point NKJV Comfort Print®

Objev podobné jako NKJV Bible Journal - Revelation, Paperback, Comfort Print - Thomas Nelson

BYREDO Rose of No Man´s Land, 75 ml, Vůně do vlasů unisex, Rádi si dáváte kapku oblíbeného parfému, parfémované či toaletní vody i do vlasů? To však může vést k jejich nežádoucímu vysušení a potenciálně i narušení struktury. Řešení vám přinese vůně do vlasů BYREDO Rose of No Man´s Land . Nádherně vlasy provoní, aniž by je zbytečně zatížila a poškodila. Zahalte do vůně kromě svého těla i své vlasy a objevte tak gesto, které zdokonalí stopu vůně z flakonu a dokončí vonný rituál. Vlastnosti: skvěle se hodí společně s vůní jako dárek potěší každého muže potěší každou ženu

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Source Of Life Man je vůně, která symbolizuje sílu, svěžest a nekonečnou energii. Úvodní tóny přináší živý dotek elemi a osvěžující chladivou mátu, která okamžitě probouzí smysly. V srdci kompozice se snoubí aromatická levandule s kořenitým kardamomem a špetkou skořice – spojení, které vytváří mužný a zároveň sofistikovaný charakter. Základ pak tvoří virginské cedrové dřevo a jemně sladký vanilin, které dodávají vůni hloubku, eleganci a dlouhotrvající stopu. Source Of Life Man je ideální pro moderního muže, který čerpá sílu z každého okamžiku a nechává svou energii inspirovat okolí.

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The perfect present for Dog Man fans - starring some of your favourite characters from the series! The Cat Kid Comic Club learns to collaborate in this creative, funny, and insightful graphic novel by Dav Pilkey. Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi, Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly, and their siblings get back to making comics with originality and laughter. But wait - have they cleaned their rooms yet?! After their chores, the rambunctious group presents even more amazing mini-comics: a thrilling ride in "Chubbs McSpiderbutt", an action-packed romp in "Frogzilla", reflective haikus in "In the Autumn Pond", a candy-coated mystery in "Mallo Cop", and much, much, more.By working together, the baby frogs discover that small things can have a huge impact. In this innovative graphic novel series, award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey employs a variety of techniques - including origami, acrylic paints, colored pencils, photography, collage, gouache, watercolors, and more - to capture the creative and joyful spirit of collaboration. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humour, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.Readers of all ages will be inspired to dream up their own stories and unleash their own creativity as they dive into this pioneering graphic novel adventure from Dav Pilkey Full colour pages throughout make it a fun and bright read!

Objev podobné jako Cat Kid Comic Club 4: Collaborations: from the Creator of Dog Man - Dav Pilkey

'This is Baldacci at his formidable best, teasing the reader with hints and suggestions while pushing the story forward at breakneck pace. Do not miss it.' - Sunday Times NO TRUTHFormer Jersey City detective and single mother of two, Mickey Gibson, now works for global investigation company, ProEye, to track down assets of the wealthy who have tried to avoid their creditors. One day she gets a call from a colleague, Arlene Robinson, asking her to visit the home of a notorious arms dealer who has cheated some of ProEye's clients in the past.Mickey arrives at the mansion to discover the body of a man hidden in a secret room. NO LIMITSIt turns out that nothing is at it seems. The arms dealer did not exist, and nobody at ProEye knew of Arlene Robinson.Mickey had been tricked and now the cops were involved. The body was that of Harry Langhorne, who'd been in Witness Protection having had links with the mob. NO FEARNow begins a cat-and-mouse showdown between hardened ex-cop, Mickey, and a woman with sociopathic tendencies who has no name and a mysterious past.She intends to get what she wants and people who get in her way will die. For Mickey to stop her, she must first discover her true identity and what damaged her all those years ago. And the truth behind why she selected Micky to become her nemesis .. . Simply Lies is an intense thriller featuring Mickey Gibson, a former New Jersey detective, from the number one bestselling author David Baldacci.*****KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI.'One of the world's thriller masters' Daily Mail'Baldacci is still peerless' Sunday Times'One of the all-time best thriller authors' Lisa Gardner'Baldacci delivers, every time!' Lisa Scottoline'A master storyteller.' Associated Press'Baldacci cuts everyone's grass - Grisham's, Ludlum's, even Patricia Cornwell's - and more than gets away with it' People

Objev podobné jako Simply Lies: from the number one bestselling author of the 6:20 Man - David Baldacci

Discover how Spider-Man got his powers! Peter Parker was just an ordinary teenager, until he was bitten by a radioactive spider and his life changed forever!This illustrated origin story is perfect for sending little ones off to sleep dreaming of adventure! It also makes a great gift for any Spider-Man fan.

Objev podobné jako Marvel Spider-Man: The Story of Spider-Man - Marvel Entertainment International Ltd

Imagine a sisterhood – across all creeds and cultures. An unspoken agreement that we, as women, will support and encourage one another. That we will remember we don''t know what struggles each of us may be facing elsewhere in our lives and so we will assume that each of us is doing our best…So begins WE: an inspiring, empowering and provocative manifesto for change. Change which we can all effect, one woman at a time. Change which provides a crucial and timely antidote to the ''have-it-all'' Superwoman culture and instead focusses on what will make each and every one of us happier and more free. Change which provides an answer to the nagging sense of ''is that it?'' that almost all of us can succumb to when we wake in the dead of night.Written by actress Gillian Anderson and journalist Jennifer Nadel – two friends who for the last decade have stumbled along together, learning, failing, crying, laughing and trying again – WE is a not a theoretical treatise but instead a rallying cry to create a life that has greater meaning and purpose. Combining tools which are practical, psychological and spiritual, it is both a process and a vision for a more fulfilling way of living. And a truly inspiring vision of a happier, more emotionally rewarding future we can all create together…

Objev podobné jako We - Anderson Gillian, Jennifer Nadel

Kniha - autor John P. Strelecky, 226 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Thomas Derale, a mild-mannered businessman from Chicago, embodies leadership's greatest secret: his companies make fortunes, and his people and customers love him. At age 55, though, Derale is dying, and through a series of final encounters with key people in his life, we learn about the true impact the man and his work have had on the people around him. A business parable with a difference, THE BIG FIVE FOR LIFE is a story of great leadership and a powerful reminder that successful leaders are not just in the business of business - they are in the business of life.

Objev podobné jako The Big Five for Life: 'A Story of one Man and Leadership''s Greatest Secret' (0749929588)

90 Classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksSaadat Hasan Manto, the most widely read and translated writer in the Urdu language, captured the devastation and absurdity of the partition of India and Pakistan like no other. The Price of Freedom brings together ten of his best stories, focusing on human voices from the religious fracture that forever unhinged two newly independent nations. Powerful, piercing and deeply moving, Manto’s works are key to understanding this bloody chapter in South Asian history.

Objev podobné jako The Price of Freedom - Manto Saadat Hasan

The Cat Kid Comic Club learns to collaborate in this creative, funny, and insightful graphic novel by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man.Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi, Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly, and their siblings get back to making comics with originality and laughter. But wait -- have they cleaned their rooms yet?!After their chores, the rambunctious group presents even more amazing mini-comics: a thrilling ride in "Chubbs McSpiderbutt," an action-packed romp in "Frogzilla," reflective haikus in "In the Autumn Pond," a candy-coated mystery in "Mallo Cop," and much, much more. By working together, the baby frogs discover that small things can have a huge impact.In this innovative graphic novel series, award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey employs a variety of techniques -- including origami, acrylic paints, colored pencils, photography, collage, gouache, watercolors, and more -- to capture the creative and joyful spirit of collaboration. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey''s trademark storytelling and humor, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.

Objev podobné jako Cat Kid Comic Club 4: from the Creator of Dog Man - Dav Pilkey

Help children make each day positive, with this wellness journal of confidence builders, exercises and activities, from trusted mental health advocate and doctor, Dr. Alex George. The companion journal to the Sunday Times bestseller and Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year, A BETTER DAY

Objev podobné jako A Better Day Journal - Dr. Alex George

''You think it will never happen to you, that it cannot happen to you, that you are the only person world to whom none of these things will ever happen, and then, one by one, they all begin to happen to you, in the same way they happen to everyone else.''In Winter Journal, Paul Auster moves through the events of his life in a series of memories grasped from the point of view of his life now: playing baseball as a teenager; participating in the anti-Vietnam demonstrations at Columbia University; seeking out prostitutes in Paris, almost killing his second wife and child in a car accident; falling in and out of live with his first wife; the ''scalding, epiphanic moment of clarity'' in 1978 that set him on a new course as a writer.Winter Journal is a poignant memoir of ageing and memory, written with all the characteristic subtlety, imagination and insight that readers of Paul Auster have come to cherish.''An examination of the emotions of a man growing old . . . this book has much to recommend it, and Auster is unsparingly honest about himself.'' Financial Times

Objev podobné jako Winter Journal - Paul Auster

Sprchový gel Rose Of No Man`s Land od značky Byredo je inspirován stejnojmennou delikátní květinově-dřevitou unisex vůní s účinkem uklidňujícího balzámu, která vznikla jako pocta ošetřovatelkám, které za 1. světové války zachránily tisíce životů. „Růže ze země nikoho“, jak jim vojáci často přezdívali, jsou příběhem obětavosti a soucitu. Sprchový gel při kontaktu s vodou vytváří jemnou pěnu, která čistí pokožku, provoní ji a zanechá ji hebkou a hydratovanou.

Objev podobné jako Byredo Rose Of No Man`s Land - sprchový gel 225 ml

In 1927, a surveyor examining a site for a new reservoir arrives at the bottom of a desolate valley in rural Massachusetts... a place spoken of in fear, even by the inhabitants of witch-haunted Arkham - for in the past, they say, there were ''strange days'' there. The surrounding landscape is weirdly tangled and overgrown, but at the very center of the isolation are five acres where nothing lives and nothing remains, but a fine gray ash unstirred by the wind. What turned this farmland into a sterile, blasted heath? It happened long ago, the visitor learns from aged survivor Ammi Pierce, when in 1882 a visitor fell out of a clear blue sky, trailing smoke like a dragon. Soon scientists from Miskatonic University arrived at Nahum Gardner''s farm, where the meteorite landed - if indeed it was a meteorite, for the strangely plastic object refused to cool after its descent, seemed to gradually shrink, and in the laboratory, samples of it faded away slowly into nothingness. But not before revealing under analysis strange, shining radiance, unlike any known element of the spectrum. What had been a mystery to the professors gradually becomes a horror for the Gardner family as first, bizarre lightning disintegrates what remains of the cosmic visitor, and then their crops begin to come in strangely fruits big and bountiful, but bitter and repugnant to eat. Then the unnatural blight spreads to the animals... and finally, to the minds and bodies of the Gardners twisted by the colour out of space.

Objev podobné jako H.P. Lovecraft's The Color Out of Space (Manga) - Gou Tanabe

WINNER OF THE MARCO POLO OUTSTANDING GENERAL TRAVEL THEMED BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2018 EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARDS The story begins in a public square in New Delhi. On a cold December evening a young European woman of noble descent appears before an Indian street artist known locally as PK and asks him to paint her portrait – it is an encounter that will change their lives irrevocably. PK was not born in the city. He grew up in a small remote village on the edge of the jungle in East India, and his childhood as an untouchable was one of crushing hardship. He was forced to sit outside the classroom during school, would watch classmates wash themselves if they came into contact with him, and had stones thrown at him when he approached the village temple. According to the priests, PK dirtied everything that was pure and holy. But had PK not been an untouchable, his life would have turned out very differently. This is the remarkable true story of how love and courage led PK to overcome extreme poverty, caste prejudice and adversity – as well as a 7,000-mile, adventure-filled journey across continents and cultures – to be with the woman he loved.

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Get started with the powerful visual language and storytelling medium that is manga Manga is a unique style of drawing. It''s also a great way to make topics like history and politics appealing to a wide audience. Manga For Dummies teaches you the basics of drawing in the manga style. This step-by-step guide shows you how to apply the basic rules of manga figure drawing, whether you''re a complete beginner or a professional artist. You''ll learn how to create manga characters, from rough sketch through final rendering. Simple drawing exercises help you build and develop your skills. Plus, you can add interest and depth to your drawings with ideas and techniques from a manga pro. This book also covers how to create scripts and storyboards, so you can tell a great manga story from start to finish. Gather the tools you''ll need—including the latest digital illustration tools Learn what makes manga drawing different from other illustration styles Create compelling characters, storylines, and visual settings Share your creations and be a part of the manga community on social media If you''re a fan of manga and other graphic arts and would like to start drawing your own characters and stories, this is the Dummies guide for you. Designers, artists, and writers of all skill levels are welcome!

Objev podobné jako Manga For Dummies - Kensuke Okabayashi