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Louis XIV's Architect - Richard Ballard

This is a study of royal absolutism in a most extreme form in modern European history, and of the nature of Louis XIV''s concept of personal glory and of the embodiment of France as a new superpower. It is a study of political ideas expressed in architecture to establish Versailles as the centre of French world power and royal prestige.It is also a personal story, full of social, cultural, and economic history of the period as seen in the life and work of Louis Le Vau, from a humble family of craftsmen, who was a self-taught architect in the early history of the profession, skilled in technical craft skills and even grand design. He was a major contributor to the architectural glories of Paris including the Louvre, Vincennes, Versailles and the College of the Four Nations. And all achieved despite interference from the great magnates of the age like Mazarin and Colbert and constant mind-changing by the King who wanted every feature in the buildings to reflect his concept of personal, royal, prestige. Le Vau was Louis XIV''s First Architect from 1654 until his death and disgrace in 1670.The social, cultural, economic and political backdrop is striking with court intrigue, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Fabrication of Louis XIV - Peter Burke

The money spent by the French government on the public image of Louis XIV was extensive and succeeded in making him into a god like figure. In this book the author gives an account of the contemporary representations of Louis XIV and illustrates the relationship between art and power.

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How Louis XIV Survived His Hegemonic Bid - Dylan Motin

Why do some great powers survive their hegemonic bids, while others lose everything? France’s Louis XIV stands out among modern aspiring hegemons as the only one to leave his country intact, even larger than he found it. Similar to other potential hegemons, Louis fought general wars he failed to win decisively. But Louis would often negotiate peace from a position of strength while other aspiring hegemons generally fought to the finish, thus solidifying uncompromising balancing coalitions. This eagerness to pursue peace from a position of strength mollified opposing coalitions and allowed France to extract some gains, however limited. This book helps us understand how wars with today’s aspiring hegemons could end.

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Love and Louis XIV - Lady Antonia Fraser

Mistresses and wives, mothers and daughters - Antonia Fraser brilliantly explores the relationships which existed between The Sun King and the women in his life. This includes not only Louis XIV''s mistresses, principally Louise de La Vallière, Athénaïs de Montespan, and the puritanical Madame de Maintenon, but also the wider story of his relationships with women in general, including his mother Anne of Austria, his two sisters-in-law who were Duchesses d''Orléans in succession, Henriette-Anne and Liselotte, his wayward illegitimate daughters, and lastly Adelaide, the beloved child-wife of his grandson.

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Louis XIV's Marshals of France - James Falkner

For over 70 years, from 1643 to 1715, Louis XIV fought a series of increasingly bitter wars with the Dutch, the Spanish, the British and the Austrians. During his long reign France was the foremost power in Europe and the king used his military and economic strength to expand French territory to the north into the Low Countries, to the Rhine, and south to the Pyrenees. To enable this expansion, and defend it against the powerful armies that combined to oppose him, he depended on a select group of exceptional commanders – remarkable men close to the throne, who held the prestigious title of Marshal of France. These are the distinguished soldiers James Falkner focuses on in this perceptive and original study, and their colourful careers and long-reaching campaigns give us a fascinating insight into the European warfare of the period and into their relationship with their master, the Sun King. Among them are Turenne, the pre-eminent commander of the early years of Louis’s reign; Luxembourg who never lost a battle; elegant Villeroi who confronted the Duke of Marlborough at the Battle of Ramillies; Boufflers, famous for his defence of Lille; Villars who remarkably outwitted and defeated Prince Eugene; Tallard, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Wars and Soldiers in the Early Reign of Louis XIV Volume 8 - Bruno Mugnai

Whatever name the historians gave to the conflicts fought by Sweden and Denmark-Norway, and despite all of the battles, sieges, winter campaigns, and guerrillas, in a wider perspective these events have been often considered a theater of war on the periphery. The struggle for predominance in Europe was not formed up in some hyperborean outlying land, but down in Flanders, Rhineland and Mediterranean. However, even in Northern European countries, the war set its mark on the masses, involving economy, domestic policy and diplomacy throughout the conflicts. After the devastating war against Poland, and Russia, and later The German Empire, Brandenburg and the Netherlands, Sweden was a major Louis XIVÂ’s ally. Both France and Sweden were interested in reducing the Dutch leading roll as a seafaring, commerce nation. Denmark-Norway faced this scenario always in the opposite side. The Swedish army was still regarded as a role model by the contemporaries, and even after the reforms introduced by Gustavus Adolphus, Swedish generals did not cease to develop new military theories, while the state provided itself with an administrative structure capable of supporting the war effort. No less important was the political and military trajectory of Denmark, the nation that more than any ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Louise De La Valliere

Alexandre Dumas wrote the historical book "Louise de la Valliere". It is the third volume in the "D'Artagnan Romances" series, after "The Three Musketeers" and "Twenty Years After." The story takes place in Louis XIV's reign in 17th-century France and tackles themes of power, loyalty, and love. The protagonist of the novel is Louise de la Valliere, a young woman who attracts the king's interest and eventually becomes one of his mistresses. Louise battles her mixed emotions for the king and her yearning for a true, enduring love despite her privileged status. Louise is divided between her devotion to the monarch and her personal happiness as the court is rife with political intrigue and power battles. Dumas crafts a compelling narrative by fusing real-life incidents with made-up ones to produce a deep and engrossing tale. He explores the intricacies of interpersonal relationships and the sacrifices people make in the pursuit of love and ambition as well as the opulence and extravagance of the French court. The historical novel "Louise de la Valliere" is recognized for its vivid characterization, complex plots, and Dumas' mastery of the genre. It examines timeless issues that still speak to audiences today and gives them a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Louis Girardot brut

Louis Girardot brut je naše nejušlechtilejší sekt, který vzniká tradiční metodou kvašení. Je vyroben z kvalitních surovin a má vynikající chuť a aroma. Ideální nápoj pro speciální příležitosti.

  • Tradiční výrobní metoda kvašení
  • Luxusní a kvalitní suroviny
  • Vynikající chuť a aroma

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Louise de la Valliere - Alexandre Dumas

Louise de la Balliere is the middle section of The Vicomte de Bragelonne or, Ten Years After. Against a tender love story, Dumas continues the suspense which began with The Vicomte de Bragelonne and will end with The Man in the Iron Mask. It is early summer, 1661, and the royal court of France is in turmoil. Can it be true that the King is in love with the Duchess d''Orleans? Or has his eye been caught by the sweet and gentle Louise de la Valliere? No one is more anxious to know the answer than Raoul, son of Athos, who loves Louise more than life itself. Behind the scenes, dark intrigues are afoot. Louis XIV is intent on making himself absolute master of France. Imminent crisis shakes the now aging Musketeers and d''Artagnan out of their complacent retirement, but is the cause just? This new edition of the classic English translation of 1857 is richly annotated and sets Dumas''s invigorating tale in its historical and cultural context. 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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Louis Girardot brut, dárkové balení

Louis Girardot brut je naší nejvyšší kvality sekt, který vzniká tradiční metodou kvašení. Je vhodný pro dárkové balení nebo jako speciální nápoj na zvláštní příležitosti. Má vysokou kvalitu a bohatý chuť.

  • Tradiční výrobní metoda kvašení
  • Francouzské víno nejvyšší kvality
  • Dárkové balení pro zvláštní příležitosti

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Tubbz kachnička Ghostbusters - Louis Tully (první edice)

Sběratelská kachnička TUBBZ Ghostbusters představuje postavu Louise Tullyho v limitované první edici. Figurka o velikosti 9 cm má vysokou kvalitu zpracování a precizní detaily. Je dodávána v plastové vaničce s průhledným krytem a je vhodná pro děti od 6 let.

  • Limitovaná první edice pro fanoušky
  • Vysoká kvalita a precizní detaily
  • Originální design postavy Louise Tullyho
  • Dodáváno v ochranné plastové vaničce

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Richard Rogers on Modern Architecture - Rogers Richard

‘Thames & Hudson’s new, affordable, covetable ‘Pocket Perspectives’: beautifully illustrated essays by canonical writers’ Financial Times A manifesto for the future of architectural practice and the necessity of good design to modern life, by renowned British architect Richard Rogers. Written in what architect Richard Rogers regarded as a moment of crisis in modern architecture, this essay considers how the way we build – and live – might change for the better. Poor design, monotony and inhuman scale are, Roger argues, not the results of a lack of talent nor the failures of the Modern Movement, but of a surrender to exploitative economic systems and inconsiderate business interests. Best known for his work on the Pompidou Centre in Paris, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and the Lloyd's building and Millennium Dome in London, Rogers was perhaps the most original and inventive architect of his time, and was a frequent commentator on the contemporary scene. As a practitioner, he was in the best position possible to appreciate how economic forces can create – or frustrate – good design. A succinct summary of his design philosophies, Richard Rogers on Modern Architecture continues to be a powerful manifesto.

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Marlborough - Richard Holmes

Bestselling military historian Richard Holmes delivers an expertly written and exhilarating account of the life of John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough and Britain''s finest soldier, who rose from genteel poverty to lead his country to glory, cementing its position as a major player on the European stage and saviour of the Holy Roman Empire.John Churchill is, by any reasonable analysis, Britain’s greatest-ever soldier. He mastered strategy, tactics and logistics. His big four battles, Blenheim (which saved the Holy Roman Empire), Ramilies, Oudenarde and Malplaquet were events at the very centre of the European stage. He captured Lille, France’s second city, overran Bavaria and beat a succession of French marshals so badly that one, the squat and energetic Bofflers, was rewarded by Louis XIV for only losing moderately.A coalition manager long before the phrase was invented, he commanded a huge polyglot army with centrifugal political tendencies and bending it to his will by sheer force of personality.Yet John Churchill was also deeply controversial. He accepted a pension from one of Charles II’s mistresses for services vigorously rendered. He owed his rise and his peerage to James II yet, determined to be on the winning side, he deserted him in his ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Selected Nonfiction, 1962–2007 - J.G. Ballard, Mark Blacklock

J. G. Ballard''s collected nonfiction from 1962 to 2007, mapping the cultural obsessions, experiences, and insights of one of the most original minds of his generation.J. G. Ballard was a colossal figure in English literature and an imaginative force of the twentieth century. Alongside seminal novels—from the notorious Crash (1973) to the semi-autobiographical Empire of the Sun (1984)—Ballard was a sought-after reviewer and commentator, publishing journalism, memoir, and cultural criticism in a variety of forms. This volume collects the most significant short nonfiction of Ballard''s fifty-year career, extending the range of the only previous collection of his nonfiction, A User''s Guide to the Millennium (1996), which selected essays and reviews published between 1962 and 1995.A decade on from Ballard''s death in 2009, a new generation of readers needs a new collection. In the period following A User''s Guide, Ballard''s writing addressed 9/11, British politics from New Labour onward, and what he termed “the rise of soft fascism”—a diagnosis that maintains its relevance amid a shift toward right populism in European and US politics. Beautifully edited by Ballard scholar and novelist Mark Blacklock, this volume includes Ballard''s editorials and manifestos; commentaries on his own work; commentaries on the work of others; ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Waiting : A Ballard and Bosch Novel

In this instant New York Times bestseller, LAPD Detective Renée Ballard tracks a serial rapist whose trail has gone cold and enlists a new volunteer to the Open-Unsolved Unit: patrol officer Maddie Bosch, Harry’s daughter. ​ Renée Ballard and the LAPD’s Open-Unsolved Unit get a hot shot DNA connection between a recently arrested man and a serial rapist and murderer who went quiet two decades ago. The arrested man is only twenty-four, so the genetic link must be familial: His father was the Pillowcase Rapist, responsible for a five-year reign of terror in the City of Angels. But when Ballard and her team move in on their suspect, they encounter a baffling web of secrets and legal hurdles. Meanwhile, Ballard’s badge, gun, and ID are stolen—a theft she can’t report without giving her enemies in the department ammunition to end her career as a detective. She works the burglary alone, but her mission draws her into unexpected danger. With no choice but to go outside the department for help, she knocks on the door of Harry Bosch. At the same time, Ballard takes on a new volunteer to the cold case unit: Bosch’s daughter Maddie, now a patrol officer. But ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Change of Heart - Falon Ballard

Fall in love with the charming and subversive new rom-com from Falon Ballard!''Laugh-out-loud funny, heartwarming . . . I couldn''t put Change of Heart down. I want to live in Heart Springs, I want Cam Andrews in my corner, and I want this story to be adapted into an actual Hallmark movie'' Sarah Hogle''Laugh out loud funny and romantic beyond the scope of space and time, Change of Heart is another total winner from Falon Ballard. I have never met a heroine I''ve cheered for so hard'' Annabel Monaghan ''The perfect blend of wit and romance. I love my rom coms with a slice of magical realism and Change of Heart delivers in spades. Imagine Pleasantville and The Hating Game had a book baby. I adored this book; Falon Ballard at her best'' Sophie Cousens______________________________Campbell Andrews despises precisely three things in life: incompetence, lateness, and love stories. Having made partner at her law firm at thirty-four, she has no time for anything - or anyone - else. Especially after yet another disastrous first date. But then she wakes up in Heart Springs - her own personal hell. The good news? She''s not dead. She''s just been magically transported to a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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All I Want is You - Falon Ballard

''Somehow simultaneously heart-wrenching and cozy, Ballard has written the most stunning second-chance holiday romance. Filled to the brim with spice and tension, All I Want Is You, is a fast-paced, sincere, and unputdownable read'' HANNAH BONAM-YOUNG''Falon Ballard is the queen of sexual tension! A gorgeous second chance romance full of holiday spice that is deliciously naughty and nice! I loved it!'' JENNY BAYLISS______________________Bitter exes. Professional rivals. Just one bed. What could go wrong? Jessica Carrington always wanted her own happily ever after. But, until that happens, she spends her days as a small-time romance writer, penning satisfying Happily Ever Afters to soothe the heartache left by her ex-boyfriend Nick Matthews, a fellow romance writer and now her biggest rival, who has found success writing love stories without happy endings. It''s clearly what he''s good at, after all . . . So, when their professional obligations find them snowed in - and forced to share a room! - at the same remote inn a few days before Christmas, Jess and Nick are both fuming. But what''s more fitting for two romantic writers in a slump? And when they realise the friction between them might be the only cure for their writer''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Urban Republican Mayor - Greg Ballard

A midwestern urban Republican mayor reveals the success of his moderate approach to governing. Throughout his eight years as mayor of Indianapolis, Greg Ballard did what he thought was right, looking out for the long-term health of his city with political implications being the last of considerations. This included a pointed critique of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act signed by then governor Mike Pence. Relying on his well-trained and efficient staff, he ensured that the city moved aggressively forward with little political interference. Never taking a poll to see which way the winds were blowing, Ballard was not a normal politician. He was a Marine who had traveled the world, been to war, and had returned to his hometown to serve again. Ballard was that rarity in American politics, an urban Republican, moderate in views and practical in governing, and always completely dedicated to his city. Thoughtful and brimming with insights, Greg Ballard's inspirational story offers a compelling blueprint for American politics going forward.

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Amouage Opus XIV Royal Tobacco parfémovaná voda unisex 100 ml

Amouage Opus XIV Royal Tobacco, 100 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Vznešené tabákové opojení na 23. rovnoběžce Vydejte se na voňavé putování podél obratníku Raka – od Ománu až po sluncem zalité břehy Kuby. Na pomyslné cestě vás doprovodí parfémovaná voda Amouage Opus XIV Royal, která spoutá vaše smysly v neotřelém intenzivním zážitku. Aroma tabáku s kadidlem dohromady tvoří odvážný, bohatý a hluboký parfumérský počin, jenž zaujme ženy i muže. ambrová vonná kompozice s akordy kadidla a tabáku autorkou vůně je parfumérka Cécile Zarokian unisex Složení vůně: Nejprve ucítíte záblesky kardamomu a elemi, které se dokonale proplétají s anýzem, bazalkou a bergamotem. Do této kombinace ještě vstoupí kouřové aroma kadidla. Úvodní tóny odezní, aby odhalily tabákové srdce doplněné o vonokvětku, bulharskou růži a pomerančový květ – ty svou ovocnosti a květinovostí připomínají nejdražší doutníky. Ve velkém finále se objeví podmanivý vetiver, tonka fazole a dřevitá vůně břízy s guajakovým dřevem umocněná zářivou živočišností agarového dřeva. Příběh vůně: Parfémovaná voda Amouage Opus XIV Royal Tobacco nachází inspiraci v neobyčejné tradici. V kubánských továrnách na doutníky byly dříve dělníkům předčítány nahlas různé knihy světoznámých autorů, což mělo za důsledek jejich kultivaci a sebevzdělávání. Stal se z toho ctěný rituál prostoupený uhrančivou vůní tabáku.

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Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail -- The Art of Succession -Relics of Heritage- - Square Enix

The official art book for the Dawntrail expansion of the massively popular online video game Final Fantasy XIV, presenting hundreds of pages of full-colour art and an exclusive in-game item code! Follow the Warrior of Light and their comrades as they embark on a new adventure in Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail! Commemorating their journey through the faraway lands of Tural, this collector''s quality art book offers a wealth of illustrations of characters, environments, equipment, and more. Includes an exclusive item code for a Wind-up Erenville minion! The tenth volume in the line of Final Fantasy XIV official art books.

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Povlečení modro bílé BALLARD (BELpov021nad)

Povlečení na přikrývku, rozměr: 135 × 200 a 155 × 200 cm, materiál: bavlna, vhodné do pračky, bílá, modrá a šedá barva Kvalitní spánek je pro život velmi důležitý, proto bychom měli ložní prádlo vybírat velmi důkladně. Ložní povlečení BELIANI vykouzlí z vaší postele ráj spánku a také se stane nedílným doplňkem vaší ložnice. Mezi rozhodující parametry pro výběr určitě patří i materiál, kterým v tomto případě je bavlněný satén. Bavlněný satén nalezneme mezi materiály, které se vyznačují pevností, hebkostí a jsou lesklé. Povlečení snadno zapnete s pomocí knoflíků. Povlečení BELIANI dotváří bílá, modrá a šedá barva. Podstatné parametry povlečení Povlečení modro bílé BALLARD S povlečením BELIANI povýšíte spánek na vyšší úroveň K ušití tohoto povlečení byl použit materiál, jímž je bavlněný satén Zapínání na knoflíky Vzhled povlečení Povlečení modro bílé BALLARD dotváří bílá, modrá a šedá barva

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The Crystal World - J.G. Ballard

From J. G. Ballard, author of ‘Crash’ and ‘Cocaine Nights’ comes his extraordinary vision of an African forest that turns all in its path to crystal.Through a ‘leaking’ of time, the West African jungle starts to crystallize. Trees metamorphose into enormous jewels. Crocodiles encased in second glittering skins lurch down the river. Pythons with huge blind gemstone eyes rear in heraldic poses. Most flee the area in terror, afraid to face a catastrophe they cannot understand.But some, dazzled and strangely entranced, remain to drift through this dreamworld forest: a doctor in pursuit of his ex-mistress, an enigmatic Jesuit wielding a crystal cross and a tribe of lepers searching for Paradise.In this tour de force of the imagination, Ballard transports the reader into one of his most unforgettable landscapes.This edition is part of a new commemorative series of Ballard’s works, featuring introductions from a number of his admirers (including James Lever, Ali Smith, Hari Kunzru and Martin Amis) and brand-new cover designs.

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Miracles of Life - J.G. Ballard

J. G. Ballard was, for over fifty years, one of this country''s most significant writers. Beginning with the events that inspired his classic novel, ‘Empire of the Sun’, this revelatory autobiography charts the course of his astonishing life.‘Miracles of Life’ takes us from the vibrant surroundings of pre-war Shanghai, to the deprivations and unexpected freedoms of Lunghua Camp, to Ballard’s arrival in a devastated Britain. Ballard recounts his first attempts at fiction and his part in the social and artistic revolutions of the 60s. He describes his friendships with figures as diverse as Kingsley Amis, Michael Moorcock and Eduardo Paolozzi alongside recollections of his domestic life in Shepperton – raising three children as a single father following the unexpected and premature death of his wife.‘Miracles of Life’ is both a captivating narrative of the experiences that have shaped this extraordinary writer’s works, his distinctive outlook and his original visions of the future, and is also an account of a remarkable life.This edition is part of a new commemorative series of Ballard’s works, featuring introductions from a number of his admirers (including Ali Smith, Hari Kunzru, Neil Gaiman and Martin Amis) and brand-new cover designs.

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Shy Girl - Mia Ballard

Sometimes, the only way to heal is to rage . . . to go absolutely FERAL. ''The craziest thing I''ve ever read'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Made me sick to my stomach yet stay up late finishing it'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Nightbitch wishes it was Shy Girl'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Absolutely feral'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''An unforgettable read'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A punch in the throat'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Mia Ballard writes like she''s peeling off skin'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Lonely, broke, and depressed with a serious case of OCD, Gia is desperate for a lifeline. When financial ruin looms, she turns to a sugar dating site and meets Nathan - a wealthy stranger with an offer too tempting to refuse: live as his devoted pet, and pay off all her debts. What begins as a transactional escape soon spirals into a nightmare of captivity and control. The longer Gia is trapped, the more her humanity frays, and the line between woman and beast blurs. In this harrowing tale of survival and revenge, Mia Ballard crafts a visceral, unflinching descent into the dark heart of lost autonomy - and the feral rage it awakens. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Extreme Metaphors - J.G. Ballard

A startling and at times unsettlingly prescient collection of J. G. Ballard’s greatest interviews.J.G. Ballard was a literary giant. Best known for his controversial bestseller ‘Crash’ and the memoir ‘Empire of the Sun’, he was a writer of unique talent – always surprising, frequently prescient.Such acuity was not exclusive to his novels and, as this book reminds us, Ballard’s restive intelligence sharpened itself in dialogue. He entertained many with insights into the world as he saw it, and speculated, often correctly, about its future. Some of these observations earned Ballard an oracular reputation, and continue to yield an uncannily accurate commentary today.‘Extreme Metaphors’ collects the finest interviews of his career. Conversations with Will Self, Jon Savage, Iain Sinclair and John Gray, and collaborators like David Cronenberg, are a reminder of his wit and humanity, testament to Ballard’s profound worldliness as much as his otherworldly imagination. This collection is an indispensable tribute to one of recent history’s most original thinkers.

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Paris Corner Phenominal Quatorze XIV - parfémovaný extrakt 100 ml

Phenominal Quatorze XIV je výjimečně koncentrovaná vůně plná charisma, síly a sofistikované elegance. Úvodní tóny růžového pepře, citronu a neroli přinášejí jiskřivou citrusovou svěžest s jemně kořeněným akcentem, který okamžitě upoutá pozornost. V srdci se rozvíjí aromatická šalvěj muškátová propojená s hřejivým rumem a hlubokým olejem z jávského vetiveru, čímž vzniká bohatá a návyková kompozice. Základ vůně patří vanilkovému lusku, tabákovému listu a styraxu, které vytvářejí smyslnou, temně hřejivou a mimořádně dlouhotrvající stopu. Díky vysoké koncentraci je Phenominal Quatorze XIV intenzivní, výrazný a určený pro ty, kteří chtějí zanechat nezapomenutelný dojem. Vůně pro skutečné osobnosti, které milují luxus, hloubku a výjimečnost v každé kapce. Vůně byla uvedena na trh v roce 2023.

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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn 60 days time card - PC DIGITAL (441736)

Herní doplněk / DLC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: RPG, pro uplatnění je vyžadována základní hra % A Realm Reborn 60 days time card je určená k hrazení poplatků spojených s hraním hry Final Fantasy XIV A Realm Reborn. Ke hraní je vyžadováno vlastnictví základní hry Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! 60 days time card získáte formou kódu, který bude zaslán na vaši emailovou adresu. Tato předplacená karta přidá na váš účet 60 dní. Dobrodružná cesta Nyní se můžete vydat na dobrodružnou cestu v rámci světa Eorzea bez platební...

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Encyclopaedia Eorzea -The World of Final Fantasy XIV- Volume I - Square Enix

The first volume of the official Final Fantasy XIV lore books, written and compiled by the Final Fantasy XIV development team! This deluxe, full-colour, hardcover volume is the definitive guide to the world of the massively popular online game. With hundreds of pages detailing everything from Eorzea''s history and cultures to her geography and inhabitants, this expertly crafted tome is a veritable treasure trove of invaluable information. Encyclopaedia Eorzea offers an in-depth look at the realm''s city-states, organisations, and leading players, as well as its various professions and their foremost practitioners. Readers will also gain insight into Eorzea''s beastmen - their cultures, customs, and deities - and detailed data on the realm''s myriad creatures, from the timid to the terrifying. A timeless gift to all who call Eorzea home. Includes an exclusive bonus item code for an in-game Namingway minion!

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Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward -- The Art of Ishgard -The Scars of War- - Square Enix

The second volume of a two-volume set of the official art books for Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward. This beautiful new edition features hundreds of pages of full-colour art and an exclusive bonus item code! A treat for collectors and fans of Final Fantasy XIV, this high-quality, large-format art book presents a rich collection of illustrations and concept artwork for characters, environments, accessories, and more. Covering content through the end of the Heavensward expansion, this volume also includes comments from the art team and a look at the processes that the team uses when creating art pieces. Book two of a two-book set with The Art of Ishgard: Stone and Steel. Includes an exclusive bonus item code for an in-game Wind-up Hraesvelgr minion!

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Final Fantasy XIV: Chronicles of Light Volume II - Square Enix

The second collection of short stories expanding upon the rich lore of Final Fantasy XIV and featuring exclusive illustrations by Toshiyuki Itahana. This hardcover, foil-stamped volume presents thirty stories originally published on the official Final Fantasy XIV website. Adding to the expanded lore of Shadowbringers, Endwalker, and Dawntrail, these episodes were included in the ''Tales from the Shadows,'' ''Tales from the Twilight,'' ''Tales from the Dawn,'' and ''Tales under the New Moon'' side stories. Each chapter is accompanied by an illustration created specifically for this book by acclaimed Final Fantasy artist Toshiyuki Itahana.

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Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker -- The Art of Resurrection - Among the Stars- - Square Enix

The official art book for Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, presenting hundreds of pages of full-color art and an exclusive bonus item code! (NOTE: E-book edition does not include bonus item code.) This deluxe volume showcases artwork created during the development of the global hit game, featuring illustrations of the new jobs sage and reaper, new locations such as Old Sharlayan and Radz-at-Han, dungeons, trials, equipment, and more. Offering concept art, reference images, and messages from the artists, The Art of Resurrection - Among the Stars - commemorates the thrilling conclusion to the tale of Hydaelyn and Zodiark. Includes an exclusive bonus item code for a Wind-up Ragnarok minion! The eighth volume in the line of Final Fantasy XIV official art books.

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The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories - Part XIV

Part XIV: Charles Veley and Anna Elliott, Mark Sohn, David Marcum, S. Subramanian, Roger Riccard, Marcia Wilson, Tracy J. Revels, Arthur Hall, GC Rosenquist. Edwin A. Enstrom, Jayantika Ganguly, C.H. Dye, Matthew Booth, Stephen Herczeg, Geri Schear, Liz Hedgecock, Carl Heifetz, Gayle Lange Puhl, Harry DeMaio, I.A. Watson, and Thomas A. Burns, Jr. with a Poem by Jacquelynn Morris and forewords by Will Thomas, Roger Johnson, Melissa Grigsby, Steve Emecz, and David Marcum. 66 Stories New Holmes Adventures in 3 Simultaneously Published Volumes. In 1881, a weary doctor, wounded while serving in the military in Afghanistan, returned to London, only to be introduced to a most unusual young man who was already making a name for himself as the world’s first consulting detective. At that time, they were just in their late twenties, unaware of their legendary futures. They would go on to become two of the most famous and recognizable figures in the world: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John H. Watson. In 1887, Holmes and Watson’s first investigation as a team, A Study in Scarlet was published. The Sign of Four followed in 1890, and then, in 1891, the world was electrified with the publication of The Adventures of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Richard Wagner and Medieval Drama - John Louis Digaetani

Richard Wagner wanted to create miracles with his operas, in much the same way as medieval dramatists wanted to produce miracles on stage in the hopes of dazzling and converting an audience of pagans. The connections between Wagner and the dramatists of the Middle Ages run even deeper than this, and span the spectrum from explicitly, directly inspiring his works to more symbolic connections that describe the arc of his work''s intent. This book is the first to explain how Wagner''s operas were structured around the format of medieval theater. Medieval drama in both England and Germany was written and staged to convert pagans to Christianity. These plays always included some sort of miracle at the end to prove the superiority of the Christian religion. Even when criticizing Christianity, Wagner made use of this device, and this approach made Wagner''s operas uniquely fascinating and impressive. This book interrogates these connections, treading ground that is scarcely covered by other works of Wagner scholarship.

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Farmona Radical Lash Architect růstové sérum na řasy 5 ml

Farmona Radical Lash Architect, 5 ml, Péče o řasy a obočí pro ženy, Farmona Radical Lash Architect – pro krásně husté a dlouhé řasy! Růstové sérum na řasy Farmona Radical Lash Architect je tou správnou péčí pro ženy, které touží po zdravějších, hustších a delších řasách. Speciální složení posiluje řasy od kořínků, podporuje jejich růst a zároveň brání jejich lámání či vypadávání. Ideální volba pro každodenní použití, která rychle přinese viditelné výsledky. Pokud vás trápí slabé a jemné řasy, tento produkt si zamilujete. Díky intuitivní aplikaci a efektivním výsledkům se stane nepostradatelnou součástí vaší každodenní péče o oči. Vaše řasy budou zdravější, pevnější a dokonale připravené na líčení. Vlastnosti: stimuluje růst řas a posiluje je od kořínků brání lámání a vypadávání řas dává řasám hustší a objemnější vzhled snadná a přesná aplikace díky praktickému kartáčku vhodné pro ženy s jemnými i oslabenými řasami příznivý účinek při pravidelném používání Složení: biotin – podporuje růst a zvyšuje pevnost řas panthenol – obnovuje a vyživuje poškozené řasy arginin – posiluje vlasová vlákna a zlepšuje elasticitu extrakt z lípy – zklidňuje a hydratuje Jak používat: Naneste malé množství séra pomocí aplikátoru na čisté a suché řasy, a to podél jejich linie. Používejte každý večer ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Enterprise Architect Professional Edition (elektronická licence) (EAPRO-1-49)

Kancelářský software určený pro 1 zařízení, nepřenositelná, délka předplatného: bez omezení, trvalá licence, jazyková verze: angličtina, způsob instalace: ke stažení (elektronicky), vhodné pro domácnosti, pro firmy a pro školy, určeno pro PC, zeměpisné omezení: pouze v EU, lic. klíč bude doručen emailem Elektronická licence Enterprise Architect Professional Edition je vhodná pro skupiny analytiků a vývojářů pro vizualizaci. Software slouží k vytváření UML modelů s výstupem ve formátech RTF či XMI. Verze Professional nabízí podporu EAP souborů a jejich sdílení v síti. Nechybí možnost modelování a generování zdrojových kódů pro stavbu systémů. Enterprise Architect je software určený pro jedno zařízení s neomezenou délkou předplatného v anglickém jazyce. Klíčové vlastnosti elektronické licence softwaru Enterprise Architect Professional EditionEnterprise Architect slouží k vytváření UML modelůPodpora modelů Business Process,...

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Enterprise Architect Corporate Edition, Floating License (elektronická licence) (EACORPFLOAT-1-49)

Kancelářský software určený pro 1 zařízení, přenositelná, délka předplatného: bez omezení, trvalá licence, jazyková verze: angličtina, způsob instalace: ke stažení (elektronicky), vhodné pro domácnosti, pro firmy a pro školy, určeno pro PC, zeměpisné omezení: pouze v EU, lic. klíč bude doručen emailem Elektronická licence Enterprise Architect Corporate Edition je vhodná pro velké vývojářské týmy díky velkému množství různých funkcí pro analýzu a návrhy. Software slouží k vytváření UML modelů s výstupem ve formátech RTF či XMI. Verze Corporate nabízí ukládání do MySQL databází a podporu EAP souborů a jejich sdílení v síti. Samozřejmostí jsou funkce uživatelského zabezpečení, replikace a možnost zamykání prvků. Enterprise Architect je software určený pro jedno zařízení s neomezenou délkou předplatného v anglickém jazyce. Klíčové vlastnosti elektronické licence softwaru Enterprise Architect Corporate EditionEnterprise Architect slouží...

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Enterprise Architect Professional Edition, Floating license (elektronická licence) (EAPROFLOAT-1-49)

Kancelářský software určený pro 1 zařízení, přenositelná, délka předplatného: bez omezení, trvalá licence, jazyková verze: angličtina, způsob instalace: ke stažení (elektronicky), vhodné pro domácnosti, pro firmy a pro školy, určeno pro PC, zeměpisné omezení: pouze v EU, lic. klíč bude doručen emailem Elektronická licence Enterprise Architect Professional Edition je vhodná pro skupiny analytiků a vývojářů pro vizualizaci. Software slouží k vytváření UML modelů s výstupem ve formátech RTF či XMI. Verze Professional nabízí podporu EAP souborů a jejich sdílení v síti. Nechybí možnost modelování a generování zdrojových kódů pro stavbu systémů. Enterprise Architect je software určený pro jedno zařízení s neomezenou délkou předplatného v anglickém jazyce. Klíčové vlastnosti elektronické licence softwaru Enterprise Architect Professional EditionEnterprise Architect slouží k vytváření UML modelůPodpora modelů Business Process,...

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Enterprise Architect Corporate Edition (elektronická licence) (EACORP-1-49)

Kancelářský software určený pro 1 zařízení, nepřenositelná, délka předplatného: bez omezení, trvalá licence, jazyková verze: angličtina, způsob instalace: ke stažení (elektronicky), vhodné pro domácnosti, pro firmy a pro školy, určeno pro PC, zeměpisné omezení: pouze v EU, lic. klíč bude doručen emailem Elektronická licence Enterprise Architect Corporate Edition je vhodná pro velké vývojářské týmy díky velkému množství různých funkcí pro analýzu a návrhy. Software slouží k vytváření UML modelů s výstupem ve formátech RTF či XMI. Verze Corporate nabízí ukládání do MySQL databází a podporu EAP souborů a jejich sdílení v síti. Samozřejmostí jsou funkce uživatelského zabezpečení, replikace a možnost zamykání prvků. Enterprise Architect je software určený pro jedno zařízení s neomezenou délkou předplatného v anglickém jazyce. Klíčové vlastnosti elektronické licence softwaru Enterprise Architect Corporate EditionEnterprise Architect...

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Enterprise Architect Ultimate Edition, Floating License (elektronická licence) (EAULTFLOAT-1-49)

Kancelářský software určený pro 1 zařízení, přenositelná, délka předplatného: bez omezení, trvalá licence, jazyková verze: angličtina, způsob instalace: ke stažení (elektronicky), vhodné pro domácnosti, pro firmy a pro školy, určeno pro PC, zeměpisné omezení: pouze v EU, lic. klíč bude doručen emailem Elektronická licence Enterprise Architect Unified je vhodná pro náročné uživatele využívající více domén. Software slouží k vytváření UML modelů s výstupem ve formátech RTF či XMI. Verze Ultimate nabízí ukládání do MySQL databází a MDG technologie pro UPDM, Zachman Framework a TOGAF. Součástí jsou také nástroje MDG integrace, možnost využití pokročilých matematických funkcí či generování kódu s podporou jazyků Java, .NET, C, C++, C# a VBNet. Enterprise Architect je software určený pro jedno zařízení s neomezenou délkou předplatného v anglickém jazyce. Klíčové vlastnosti elektronické licence softwaru Enterprise Architect Ultimate...

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Bielenda Professional Supremelab Skin Architect revitalizační krém na den i noc 50 ml

Bielenda Professional Supremelab Skin Architect, 50 ml, Pleťové krémy pro ženy, Navraťte své pleti svěžest, jas a zdravý vzhled. Revitalizační krém na den i noc Bielenda Professional Supremelab Skin Architect je určen pro pleť všech věkových kategorií, která postrádá vitalitu. Pomáhá bojovat proti prvním známkám stárnutí, ale také zlepšuje celkový vzhled zralé pleti. Jeho lehká textura nezatěžuje a poskytuje optimální hydrataci. Vlastnosti: revitalizuje a energetizuje pleť zlepšuje vitalitu a celkový vzhled pleti má rozjasňující a antioxidační účinky pomáhá redukovat známky stárnutí pleti Složení: peptid mědi – zlepšuje pevnost a pružnost pleti, působí proti vráskám, podporuje regeneraci, působí antioxidačně polynukleotidy – podporují revitalizaci, zlepšují pružnost a hydrataci pleti, mají antioxidační účinky ultrastabilní vitamín C – má rozjasňující účinky, sjednocuje tón pleti a působí proti fotostárnutí organická křemíková složka – podporuje pevnost, pružnost, hydrataci a metabolickou aktivitu pleti Jak aplikovat: Revitalizační krém Bielenda Professional Supremelab Skin Architect naneste na vyčištěnou pleť obličeje, krku a dekoltu. Aplikujte ráno a/nebo večer podle potřeby.

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Bielenda Professional Supremelab Skin Architect hydratační a vyživující krém pro suchou pokožku 50 ml

Bielenda Professional Supremelab Skin Architect, 50 ml, Pleťové krémy pro ženy, Suchá nebo zralá pleť potřebuje péči, která cíleně obnoví její rovnováhu a komfort. Hydratační a vyživující krém Bielenda Professional Supremelab Skin Architect s aminokyselinami a laktoferinem je určený právě pro takovou pleť, která vyžaduje intenzivní regeneraci a posílení kožní bariéry. Pomáhá zlepšit celkový vzhled pleti a vyhladit mimické vrásky. Poskytuje okamžitý pocit zklidnění a hydratace, aniž by zanechával mastný film. Vlastnosti: má intenzivně regenerační a vyživující účinky poskytuje hloubkovou hydrataci podporuje přirozené obranné mechanismy pleti obnovuje rovnováhu a komfort suché a napjaté pleti pomáhá redukovat známky stárnutí pleti viditelně zlepšuje vzhled pleti Složení: aminokyseliny – posilují přirozenou obranyschopnost pleti, mají regenerační účinky laktoferin – podporuje zdravý kožní mikrobiom a zklidňuje pleť ceramidy – zvyšují pružnost a obranyschopnost pleti, chrání ji před vnějšími vlivy skwalan – má hydratační, vyživující a regenerační účinky křemík – zlepšuje pružnost a pevnost pleti Jak aplikovat: Přiměřené množství krému Bielenda Professional Supremelab Skin Architect naneste na vyčištěnou pleť obličeje, krku a dekoltu. Používejte ráno a/nebo večer podle potřeby.

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Enterprise Architect Ultimate Edition (elektronická licence) (EAULT-1-49)

Kancelářský software určený pro 1 zařízení, nepřenositelná, délka předplatného: bez omezení, trvalá licence, jazyková verze: angličtina, způsob instalace: ke stažení (elektronicky), vhodné pro domácnosti, pro firmy a pro školy, určeno pro PC, zeměpisné omezení: pouze v EU, lic. klíč bude doručen emailem Elektronická licence Enterprise Architect Unified je vhodná pro náročné uživatele využívající více domén. Software slouží k vytváření UML modelů s výstupem ve formátech RTF či XMI. Verze Ultimate nabízí ukládání do MySQL databází a MDG technologie pro UPDM, Zachman Framework a TOGAF. Součástí jsou také nástroje MDG integrace, možnost využití pokročilých matematických funkcí či generování kódu s podporou jazyků Java, .NET, C, C++, C# a VBNet. Enterprise Architect je software určený pro jedno zařízení s neomezenou délkou předplatného v anglickém jazyce. Klíčové vlastnosti elektronické licence softwaru Enterprise Architect Ultimate...

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The Architect's House - Stephen Crafti

An architect generally works to a client’s brief when designing a new home or renovating an existing dwelling. However, the opportunity for an architect or a designer to create their own home, without the constraints of a client, must certainly be at the top of their wish list. Featuring twenty architects from around the world, The Architect's House will truly inspire those contemplating building a new home or renovating an older style of residence to take on the adventurous spirit. At a time when people are being cautious, both in terms of finances and ideas, they will find inspiration to go beyond the prosaic or not simply to chase the idea of a home with only resale value in mind. The properties featured here are diverse – from apartments through to large detached homes surrounded by hectares of native forest. However, what ‘stitches’ them together is the architects’ determination to create homes that perfectly suit the way they choose to live, both in the present and in the future. And because the projects don’t follow trends but beautifully capture the ‘voice’ of the owners, they remain timeless.

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How to Be an Architect Developer - Amanda Baillieu, Gus Zogolovitch

How many times have you spotted an empty site and dreamt about developing it? And how many times have you given up because of the difficulty of persuading the landowner to sell you the land? Many architects have built their own house, but few have made the leap to become a fully-fledged architect developer. As trained problem solvers, architects are in a strong position to release value from sites and spot opportunities. They’re able to work up creative solutions, which a non-architect developer might. Featuring illustrated case studies and practical guidance, this is the first book aimed at the architect developer that covers every stage of the development process, from finding land through to raising capital, understanding risk and marketing and selling.

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The Architect of Espionage - Samuel M. Katz

From a New York Times bestselling author and expert on Middle Eastern conflict comes a riveting biography of Meir Dagan, the legendary Mossad director who transformed Israel’s intelligence service into a global powerhouse of espionage and counterterrorism.In The Architect of Espionage, Samuel M. Katz masterfully chronicles the life of Meir Dagan, a visionary covert warfare veteran who revolutionized the art of intelligence and espionage. Born in the shadows of the Holocaust, his life personified the modern history of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Dagan’s journey embodies decisive action, innovative thought, and bold leadership under fire. His tenure as the head of the Mossad marked a transformative era in Israel’s history, reshaping the agency into a formidable global force. Dagan’s story is one of daring strategy and relentless ingenuity. He spent thirty-two years in uniform, and under his eight-year leadership, Mossad orchestrated a series of high-stakes missions, including targeted assassinations, clandestine attempts to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear power, and the covert expansion of Israel’s strategic collaborations with members of the global intelligence fraternity, notably with the CIA. These operations not only bolstered Israel’s security but also altered the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East. Drawing on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide with 900 Practice Test Questions - Ben Piper, David Clinton

Master Amazon Web Services solution delivery and efficiently prepare for the AWS Certified SAA-C03 Exam with this all-in-one study guide The AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide: Associate (SAA-C03) Exam, 4th Edition comprehensively and effectively prepares you for the challenging SAA-C03 Exam. This Study Guide contains efficient and accurate study tools that will help you succeed on the exam. It offers access to the Sybex online learning environment and test bank, containing hundreds of test questions, bonus practice exams, a glossary of key terms, and electronic flashcards. This one year free access is supported by Wiley's support agents who are available 24x7 via email or live chat to assist with access and login questions. In this complete and authoritative exam prep blueprint, Ben Piper and David Clinton show you how to: Design resilient AWS architecturesCreate high-performing solutionsCraft secure applications and architecturesDesign inexpensive and cost-optimized architectures An essential resource for anyone trying to start a new career as an Amazon Web Services cloud solutions architect, the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide: Associate (SAA-C03) Exam, 4th Edition will also prove invaluable to currently practicing AWS professionals looking to brush up on the fundamentals of their work.

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God's Architect - Rosemary Hill

''A magnificent biography, as sumptuous and intricate as anything Pugin built'' John CareyPugin was one of Britain’s greatest architects and his short career one of the most dramatic in architectural history. Born in 1812, the son of the soi-disant Comte de Pugin, at 15 Pugin was working for King George IV at Windsor Castle. By the time he was 21 he had been shipwrecked, bankrupted and widowed. Nineteen years later he died, insane and disillusioned, having changed the face and the mind of British architecture.Pugin’s bohemian early career as an antique dealer and scenery designer at Covent Garden came to a sudden end with a series of devastating bereavements, including the loss of his first wife in childbirth. In the aftermath he formed a vision of Gothic architecture that was both romantic and deeply religious. Once launched, Pugin’s career was torrential. Before he was 30 he had designed 22 churches, three cathedrals, half a dozen extraordinary houses and a Cistercian monastery. For eight years he worked with Charles Barry on the Palace of Westminster creating its sumptuous interiors, the House of Lords and the clock ‘Big Ben’ that became one of Britain’s most famous landmarks. He was the first architect-designer ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Obchod s lidmi - Skutečné příběhy záchrany otroků - Tim Ballard

Podle této knihy byl natočen film Sound of Freedem. Dnes je zotročeno přibližně dvacet až třicet milionů lidí. Téměř šest milionů z těchto novodobých otroků jsou děti. Obchodování s lidmi vynáší podle odhadů 150 miliard dolarů ročně a je nejrychleji rostoucím kriminálním podnikem na planetě. Vzhledem k tomu, že v současné době jsou ve Spojených státech tisíce dětí nuceny ke komerčnímu sexuálnímu obchodu4 a další tisíce dětí jsou do USA za stejným účelem každoročně pašovány, není tento problém nikde daleko. Je všude. Kniha je vyprávění ve střídavých kapitolách z perspektivy dvou lidí, kteří s odstupem více než jednoho století bojovali proti jednomu z nejvíce šokujících a přetrvávajících zel světa: obchodování s otroky a sexuálnímu vykořisťování otroků z pohledu Harriet Jacobsové v 19. století a Timothyho Ballarda v současnosti. Harriet Jacobsová byla Afroameričanka, která se narodila do otroctví v Severní Karolíně v roce 1813. Dlouhá léta mařila sexuální návrhy svého pána, až se jí podařilo utéct a sedm let se skrývala v půdní proluce domu své babičky, než se jí podařilo uprchnout na sever za svobodou. O svém životě vydala autobiografii Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (Příhody ze života otrokyně), která byla jednou z prvních otevřených diskusí o ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Atrocity Exhibition - J.G. Ballard

A prophetic and experimental masterpiece by J. G. Ballard, the acclaimed author of ‘Crash’ and ‘Super-Cannes’, featuring an introduction by Hari Kunzru.The human organism is an atrocity exhibition at which he is an unwilling spectator …As the protagonist spirals into the depths of a nervous breakdown, his dreams are haunted by images of John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe, astronauts and car-crash victims. A kaleidoscopic scrapbook of mass culture, his mind fixates on the consumerism of the modern world – a hallucinatory obsession with celebrity, media, sex and violence. With the media infiltrating every corner of our psyche, have the lines blurred between fiction and reality?

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Millennium People - J.G. Ballard

Violent rebellion comes to London's middle classes.As he searches for the truth behind the Heathrow bomb that killed his ex-wife, psychologist David Markham infiltrates a shadowy protest group based in the comfortable Chelsea Marina. Led by a charismatic doctor, it aims to rouse the docile middle classes and to free them from the burdens of civic responsibility. Soon Markham is swept up in a campaign that spirals out of control - as the cornerstones of middle England become targets and growing panic grips the capital.This edition is part of a new commemorative series of Ballard's works, featuring introductions from a number of his admirers (including Martin Amis, Ali Smith, Hari Kunzru and China Mieville) and brand-new cover designs.

Objev podobné jako Millennium People - J.G. Ballard