memorial days geraldine brooks

A heartrending and beautiful memoir of sudden loss and a journey to peace, from the bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of  Horse.Many cultural and religious traditions expect those who are grieving to step away from the world. In contemporary life, we are more often met with red tape and to-do lists. This is exactly what happened to Geraldine Brooks when her partner of more than three decades, Tony Horwitz - just sixty years old and, to her knowledge, vigorous and healthy - collapsed and died on a Washington, D. C. sidewalk.After spending their early years together in conflict zones as foreign correspondents, Geraldine and Tony settled down to raise two boys on Martha''s Vineyard. The life they built was one of meaningful work, good humor, and tenderness, as they spent their days writing and their evenings cooking family dinners or watching the sun set with friends at Lambert''s Cove. But all of this came to an abrupt end when, on Memorial Day 2019, Geraldine received the phone call we all dread. The demands were immediate and many. Without space to grieve, the sudden loss became a yawning gulf.Three years later, she booked a flight to a remote island off the coast ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Geraldine Brook''s Nine Parts of Desire is a fascinatingly rich portrait of a little-known world that lifts the veil on the lives of Islamic womenThis is the insightful, thought-provoking and at times humorous story of Geraldine Brooks'' quest to discover the truth about women and Islam.From adopting a chador as camouflage to taking meetings with Queen Noor of Jordan and former Iranian President Rafsanjani''s daughter, the author and journalist went undercover and deep into the heart of another culture. She met with Palestinians protesting about ''honour killings'' for adultery and sheltered girls transformed into warriors by the Emirates'' armed forces. Throughout the Middle East, Brooks was invited into the homes and lives of these women where she found real stories that overturn western stereotypes. Fair-minded and often revelatory, Nine Parts of Desire is an extraordinarily rich tapestry of the different lives women lead under Islam, and a captivating and diverse portrait of a little known world. This is reportage at its best.Geraldine Brooks is an award-winning author and journalist. She has written several books of fiction and non-fiction, including the international bestselling novel Year of Wonders and more recently March, which won the Pulitzer. She lives in rural Virginia.

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and Richard and Judy pick.From the author of the acclaimed ‘Year of Wonders’ and ‘People of the Book’, a historical novel and love story set during a time of catastrophe on the front lines of the American Civil War.Set during the American Civil War, ‘March’ tells the story of John March, known to us as the father away from his family of girls in ‘Little Women’, Louisa May Alcott’s classic American novel. In Brooks’s telling, March emerges as an abolitionist and idealistic chaplain on the front lines of a war that tests his faith in himself and in the Union cause when he learns that his side, too, is capable of barbarism and racism. As he recovers from a near-fatal illness in a Washington hospital, he must reassemble the shards of his shattered mind and body, and find a way to reconnect with a wife and daughters who have no idea of the ordeals he has been through.As Alcott drew on her real-life sisters in shaping the characters of her little women, so Brooks turned to the journals and letters of Bronson Alcott, Louisa May’s father, an idealistic educator, animal rights exponent and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of ‘March’ and ‘People of the Book’.A young woman’s struggle to save her family and her soul during the extraordinary year of 1666, when plague suddenly struck a small Derbyshire village.In 1666, plague swept through London, driving the King and his court to Oxford, and Samuel Pepys to Greenwich, in an attempt to escape contagion. The north of England remained untouched until, in a small community of leadminers and hill farmers, a bolt of cloth arrived from the capital. The tailor who cut the cloth had no way of knowing that the damp fabric carried with it bubonic infection.So begins the Year of Wonders, in which a Pennine village of 350 souls confronts a scourge beyond remedy or understanding. Desperate, the villagers turn to sorcery, herb lore, and murderous witch-hunting. Then, led by a young and charismatic preacher, they elect to isolate themselves in a fatal quarantine. The story is told through the eyes of Anna Frith who, at only 18, must contend with the death of her family, the disintegration of her society, and the lure of a dangerous and illicit attraction.Geraldine Brooks’s novel explores love and learning, fear and fanaticism, and the struggle ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In the tradition of the best writing on human behaviour and moral choices in the face of disaster, physician and reporter Sheri Fink reconstructs five days at New Orleans'' Memorial Medical Center during Hurricane Katrina and draws the reader into the lives of those who struggled mightily to survive and to maintain life amidst chaos. After Katrina struck and the floodwaters rose, the power failed, and the heat climbed, exhausted caregivers chose to designate certain patients last for rescue. Months later, several health professionals faced criminal allegations that they deliberately injected numerous patients with drugs to hasten their deaths. Five Days at Memorial, the culmination of six years of reporting, unspools the mystery of what happened in those days, bringing the reader into a hospital fighting for its life and into a conversation about the most terrifying form of health care rationing.In a voice at once involving and fair, masterful and intimate, Fink exposes the hidden dilemmas of end-of-life care and reveals just how ill-prepared we are for the impact of large-scale disasters - and how we can do better. A remarkable book, engrossing from start to finish, Five Days at Memorial radically transforms our understanding of human nature in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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«Мемориал» — это содружество общественных организаций, занимающихся правами человека и историей жертв советских репрессий. В тот момент, когда нобелевский комитет наградил «Мемориал» премией мира, Борис Беленкин находился в Москве в здании суда и выступал ответчиком по иску прокуратуры, наложившей арест на помещение общества. Эта книга — не история «Мемориала», а история человека, Бориса Беленкина, многолетнего сотрудника «Мемориала» и его бессменного библиотекаря. На страницах издания — история его яркой судьбы, которая, полная смешного и грустного, привела Бориса в «Мемориал», да так и не отпустила. ‘Memorial is a community of public organisations working on human rights and the history of victims of Soviet repression. At the time the Nobel Committee awarded Memorial the Peace Prize, Boris Belenkin was in Moscow in a courthouse and was a defendant in a lawsuit filed by the prosecutor's office, which had seized the society's premises.This book is not a history of Memorial, but the story of a man, Boris Belenkin, a long-time employee of Memorial and its permanent librarian. The pages of this publication tell the story of his colourful fate, which, full of funny and sad things, brought Boris to Memorial and never let him go.

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Take an unprecedented look at the making of Disney’s beloved 1997 classic Hercules, known for its one-of-a-kind character design with this exclusive volume that features hundreds of pieces directly from legendary cartoonist Gerald Scarfe’s archives, the mastermind behind the design of your favorite characters from the iconic film.From zero to hero, discover the magic and creativity that went into creating Hercules, Disney’s uniquely animated film. Each chapter gives insight into the artist’s creative process and presents striking outtakes and brainstorms for what could have been—such as alternative designs and fun facts. Featuring in-depth interviews with Gerald Scarfe and a foreword by President & Producer of Disney Theatrical Production Tom Schumacher, Disney''s Hercules: The Art of Gerald Scarfe is a must-read for Disney fans and artists alike! LEGENDARY ARTIST: Gerald Scarfe, an English cartoonist also known for his work on Pink Floyd’s The Wall, offers unprecedented access to his personal archives and takes the reader on a journey through the process of creating Hercules’ classic on-screen characters STUNNING ARTWORK: Dive into the creative process and watch as the characters transform from initial concepts to the full-color masterpieces onscreen with exclusive access to the concept art DIVE BEHIND THE SCENES: Explore the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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As the largest organ in the body, skin can benefit from the same nutrition we get from foods that have a positive e­ffect on our heart and other major organs. The Healthy Skin Diet is a guide to help readers understand possible connections between their skin and their diet at any age. From psoriasis, acne and PCOS, to dermatitis, eczema and hives, Geraldine Georgeou explains skin conditions and what this means for you when it comes to nutrition, complete with real-life case studies from Geraldine’s own practice. The book is also full of practical ways to help protect your skin from free radicals caused by sun exposure, as well as methods to improve the integrity of your skin, hair and nails by harnessing the natural potential of B vitamins, biotin and vitamin A from your diet. In the recipe section of the book, Geraldine applies her scientific research to the plate, with dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast dishes range from sweet potato halloumi hash with fried eggs to banana nut protein pancakes and spinach, mushroom and ricotta omelette. Lunch options are just as delicious with recipes for Thai beef noodle salad, chicken teriyaki poke bowl and summer pea, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Hudební CD - Kreyson Memorial představuje posluchačům melodický, hudebně a aranžérsky rozmanitý a zvukově moderní album vlastních skladeb s českými texty. Debutové 55 minutové CD Strážci plamenů obsahuje 11 autorských skladeb a jeden bonus. Kreyson Memorial představuje posluchačům melodický, hudebně a aranžérsky rozmanitý a zvukově moderní album vlastních skladeb s českými texty. Debutové 55 minutové CD Strážci plamenů obsahuje 11 autorských skladeb a jeden zajímavý bonus. Tím je známá skladba od skupiny Black Sabbath - She's Gone z roku 1978, kterou čeští a slovenští posluchači znají pod názvem Lásko voníš deštěm od zpěvačky Marie Rottrové. Český text napsal Jaromír Nohavica. Kreyson Memorial založili zakládající ex členové kapely Kreyson bubeník Robert Killer Vondrovic (ex Arakain, Kreyson), kytarista Daniel Krob (ex Arakain, Kreyson), bývalý člen Kreysonu kytarista Radek Reddy Kroc a zpěvák Petr „Doldy” Dolének. Sestavu Kreyson Memorial v současnosti...

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Learn how to grow big veg with Gerald Stratford, the gardening grandad loved by a quarter of a million fans on Twitter. Full of Gerald's encouragement, dryhumor and grandfatherly wisdom - this book makes the perfect companion for anyone keen to grow-your-own.Big Veg is a funny, charming and handy book about growing veg, illustrated with photos of Gerald at home in his garden. With an easy to follow month-by-month guide to sowing, planting and harvesting veg, and tips on how to grow really big veg, Gerald's book is packed with decades of gardening know-how."I am very grateful for all the interest my wonderful friends and followers on Twitter have taken in my gardening. If you're looking to learn more about growing big veg or to find out about the way I do things, I hope this book gives you the motivation you need to get out in the garden. Cheers!" - Gerald

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Discover how delectably simple and healthy French cooking can be with Paris-born food influencer Géraldine Leverd (@la.cuisine.de.geraldine).As a French girl who loves to share her national cuisine, Géraldine has made it her mission to teach others how to make delicious and inspiring home-cooked meals using French cooking methods. In The New French Kitchen, Geraldine demystifies French cooking with delectable yet easy-to-make recipes that have a little twist, or je ne sais quoi. Say au revoir to being intimidated by French cooking and learn how to add sure-to-be-favorite recipes to your rotation, including quiches; salads; appetizers; soups; meat, fish, and vegetarian mains; and desserts. In The New French Kitchen, you’ll find:Over 70 brand-new recipesTwists on French classics, lesser-known French recipes, and Géraldine''s own French-inspired creationsHow to stock your modern French pantryRecipes for cooks of all levels that feature fresh, easy-to-find ingredients and plenty of vegetarian optionsFlexible recipes for brunches, lunches, dinners, and special occasionsA stunning photo accompanying every recipeBeautiful binding, including a cloth-textured cover and a ribbon marker for fashionable flair Thoughtfully curated, vibrantly delicious, and, most importantly, accessible, these recipes are your roadmap to mastering the art of new French cooking.

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How much should one person give to make the world a better place? How much can one family take?**The hilarious, thought-provoking new novel from the Somerset Maugham and British Book Award-winning Ben Brooks**''Brooks is a frighteningly young talent.'' Tim Key ''I love Ben Brooks.'' Matt Haig‘You’ll not forget the Candlewicks once you meet them! This splendid, wry satire is about a wealthy family, self-important and confident in their morality, whose blithe and bumptious existences are thrown into disarray when their father clandestinely decides to give all their money to charity, and so (in their opinions) completely destroys their lives. Droll and all-too-real.’ LitHub''A warmhearted tragicomedy about what it means to live a good life.'' People Magazine‘A sharp-witted tragicomedy about money, morality, and a family teetering on the brink. A splendidly funny novel.’ Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street “I’d like you to imagine that you’re walking to work one day and you come upon a child drowning in a pool of water. But imagine that someone refused to jump in after the child on the grounds that it would ruin his three-hundred-pound pair of John Lobb loafers. We’d consider them utterly immoral, would we not?’Arthur Candlewick ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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AVAILABLE NOW - THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FATHER''S DAY''Delightful. A great, fun read.'' DAVID JASON''Mel Brooks is the king of comedy.'' DAVID BADDIEL''Riotous'' DAILY MAIL''A jaunty romp across Brooks''s career'' THE TIMES__________________________At 95, the legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, and the stage. Now, for the first time, this EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner shares his story in his own words.Here are the never-before-told, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and remembrances from a master storyteller, filmmaker, and creator of all things funny.From The Producers to Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein to Anxiety and more, All About Me! offers fans fascinating and hilarious insight into Mel Brooks''s outstanding collection of boundary-breaking work. Filled with tales of struggle, achievement and camaraderie, Brooks shares riveting details about his upbringing, his career and his many close friendships and collaborations including those with Gene Wilder, Alfred Hitchcock, and the great love of his love, Anne Bancroft.''Not since the Bible have I read anything so powerful and poignant. And to boot - it''s a lot funnier!'' M. Brooks

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The hilarious, thought-provoking new novel from the Somerset Maugham and British Book Award-winning Ben Brooks. 'Brooks is a frighteningly young talent.' Tim Key 'I love Ben Brooks.' Matt HaigHow much should one person give to make the world a better place? How much can one family take?“I’d like you to imagine that you’re walking to work one day and you come upon a child drowning in a pool of water. But imagine that someone refused to jump in after the child on the grounds that it would ruin his three-hundred-pound pair of John Lobb loafers. We’d consider them utterly immoral, would we not?’ Arthur Candlewick spends three days in a disused mineshaft with only his son’s drug stash, a book on the concept of ‘effective altruism’ and a bottle of medium-priced Bordeaux for company. When he emerges, he has made the life-changing decision to become a good man. Deciding to sell the family timber business and give away his wealth to charity, Arthur’s family become convinced that he has lost his mind. His university-bound daughter, Evangeline, wants to change the world but perhaps not at the cost of her own privileged life. His son, Emil, good at maths and not ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanTHERE WAS AN AGE WHEN THE WORLD WAS YOUNG.It was a time before the coming of humans, a time when magic was the dominant power - and it was named the age of Faerie. Ever since this time, a bitter war has been raging between the forces of good and evil. And it was during this age that the Elfstones protecting the Elven race disappeared. They have been missing for thousands of years. Now a clue to their location may have surfaced in the ancient diary of a princess, and it will be the beginning of an adventure that no-one could have anticipated.This is the beginning of a breathtaking new series from the master of modern fantasy Terry Brooks. Returning to his core Shannara world, this spellbinding series will astound both seasoned Terry Brooks fans and those discovering his magical world for the first time.Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks''s books I''ve read (and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The hilarious new sequel to The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks by the bestselling creator of Hurrah for Gin.Lottie Brooks is back for spring term at secondary school and ready to face anything. No more trying to impress mean girl Amber. And absolutely no more being nicknamed Cucumber Girl.A lead role in the spring musical gives Lottie a chance to dazzle her mega-crush Daniel with her talent as a singing crab but it''s not all singing and dancing at Kingswood High. Lottie''s friendship with Molly and Jess seems to be falling apart no matter how hard she tries to keep her BFFs together.Is Lottie on track for another epic friendship fail?Perfect for readers aged 9-12 and for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid.Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn''t put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath. My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was giggling and the occasional "Mum! Listen to this! This is SO me!".My 12 year old reluctant reader took this book, read 100 pages in one night and proclaimed it ''the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From hilarious number one bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks story.Lottie Brooks is BACK and she''s as BRILLIANT as ever!At long last Lottie and Daniel are an official couple and everything seems to be going brilliantly (except for Amber being increasingly mean and jealous, but what''s new there?).Meanwhile Toby''s new year''s resolution is to get a dog, and for once Lottie and him see eye to eye. Pot Noodle, the cockapoo, becomes the newest member of the Brooks family. He''s VERY cute but also not toilet trained AT ALL.Lottie soon finds having a new boyfriend and a new dog means she has little time for anyone else, leaving her best friends pretty upset. How is Lottie meant to keep everybody happy and stop Pot Noodle from pooing on the carpet?!Perfect for readers aged 9-12 and for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid.Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn''t put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath. My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was giggling and the occasional "Mum! Listen to this! This ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Edwin Lutyens'' Memorial to the Missing of the Somme at Thiepval in Northern France, visited annually by tens of thousands of tourists, is arguably the finest structure erected by any British architect in the twentieth century. It is the principal, tangible expression of the defining event in Britain''s experience and memory of the Great War, the first day of the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 1916, and it bears the names of 73,000 soldiers whose bodies were never found at the end of that bloody and futile campaign. This brilliant study by an acclaimed architectural historian tells the origin of the memorial in the context of commemorating the war dead; it considers the giant classical brick arch in architectural terms, and also explores its wider historical significance and its resonances today. So much of the meaning of the twentieth century is concentrated here; the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing casts a shadow into the future, a shadow which extends beyond the dead of the Holocaust, to the Gulag, to the ''disappeared'' of South America and of Tianenmen. Reissued in a beautiful and striking new edition for the centenary of the Somme.

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From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new diary in the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series!Today we brainstormed strategies to #GETAMBERBACK. Our top ideas are:Send her flowersHypnotise herKidnap herTell everyone she smells like lasagne Emotionally blackmail her by making a BFF photo montage Just when Lottie thought life might be going back to normal, everything goes wrong again! Amber s hanging out with the Ultra Mean Girl Gang at school and is completely ignoring the Queens of Eight Green. Mum s gone back to work and expects Lottie to help around the house more , Bella keeps biting everyone and Pot Noodle will not stop sniffing every dog s bum. DISASTER!Now Lottie has to come up with a foolproof plan to get Amber back before her friendship group is destroyed forever. What could go wrong???Join Lottie as she battles the mean girls, takes on school injections (apparently they can go through your arm!) and even more extremely embarrassing moments. Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn't put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath. My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless as The Mythical Man-Month. With a blend of software engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions, Fred Brooks offers insight for anyone managing complex projects. These essays draw from his experience as project manager for the IBM System/360 computer family and then for OS/360, its massive software system. Now, 20 years after the initial publication of his book, Brooks has revisited his original ideas and added new thoughts and advice, both for readers already familiar with his work and for readers discovering it for the first time.The added chapters contain (1) a crisp condensation of all the propositions asserted in the original book, including Brooks' central argument in The Mythical Man-Month: that large programming projects suffer management problems different from small ones due to the division of labor; that the conceptual integrity of the product is therefore critical; and that it is difficult but possible to achieve this unity; (2) Brooks' view of these propositions a generation later; (3) a reprint of his classic 1986 paper "No Silver Bullet"; and (4) today's thoughts on the 1986 assertion, "There will be no silver bullet within ten years."

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Lottie Brooks is 11 ¾ and her life is ALREADY officially over.Not only is she about to start secondary school without any friends or glamorous swooshy hair, but she''s just discovered she''s too flat-chested to even wear A BRA!She might as well give up now and go into hibernation with her hamsters, Sir Barnaby Squeakington and Fuzzball the Third.Lottie navigates the perils of growing up in this fantastically funny new illustrated series for pre-teens filled with friendship, embarrassing moments and, of course, KitKat Chunkys.The first book in the hilarious new series for children by the bestselling creator of Hurrah For Gin. Perfect for readers aged 9-12 and for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid.Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn''t put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath. My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was giggling and the occasional "Mum! Listen to this! This is SO me!".My 12 year old reluctant reader took this book, read 100 pages in one night and proclaimed it ''the best book ever''Katie has managed to capture the essence of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lottie Brooks is BACK for more extremely embarrassing adventures as she goes on holiday and gets her very first boyfriend!THINGS THAT ARE RUBBISH IN MY LIFE:· Have the most disgusting little brother in the entire world· Have to get braces when am on the brink of having my first kiss· Mum is making cottage pie for dinner. VOM.Finally summer has arrived and Lottie has BIG plans - scrolling through Instagram, dreaming about MEGA-crush Daniel and sunbathing by the pool on their family holiday to France.Then Lottie meets new CRUSH Antoine. The language is a tiny bit of a barrier but does it matter when he''s THAT good looking?Perfect for readers aged 9-12 and for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid.Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn''t put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath. My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was giggling and the occasional "Mum! Listen to this! This is SO me!".My 12 year old reluctant reader took this book, read 100 pages in one night and proclaimed it ''the best book ever''Katie has ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanFive years have passed since the cataclysmic events of Running With the Demon. John Ross, Knight of the Word, sworn to fight the eternal battle against mankind''s demons, has moved on. Ross''s years spent in the fight against the Void have taken their toll. He has lost his spirit, his belief and now it seems he has lost his magic. Working in a hostel for homeless children, his life is now spent fighting a battle in which he feels he might actually make a difference.But Nest Freemark, whose involvement in those events five years ago shattered her childhood, is about to be drawn once more into the mythic world of the Void and the Word. For she has learnt that John Ross is in great danger from a demon like no other. If she can not warn him in time - and persuade him to take up his staff of magic once more - the battle may be lost forever. . .Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new story from the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series!Today we brainstormed strategies to #GETAMBERBACK. Our top ideas are:Send her flowersHypnotise herKidnap herTell everyone she smells like lasagne Emotionally blackmail her by making a BFF photo montage Just when Lottie thought life might be going back to normal, everything goes wrong again! Amber’s hanging out with the Ultra Mean Girl Gang at school and is completely ignoring the Queens of Eight Green. Mum’s gone back to work and expects Lottie to ‘help around the house more’, Bella keeps biting everyone and Pot Noodle will not stop sniffing every dog’s bum. DISASTER!Now Lottie has to come up with a foolproof plan to get Amber back before her friendship group is destroyed forever. What could go wrong???Join Lottie as she battles the mean girls, takes on school injections (apparently they can go through your arm!) and even more extremely embarrassing moments. Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn''t put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath. My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was giggling and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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WINNER OF THE 2014 CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL.Room meets Lord of the Flies, The Bunker Diary is award-winning, young adult writer Kevin Brooks''s pulse-pounding exploration of what happens when your worst nightmare comes true - and how will you survive?I can''t believe I fell for it. It was still dark when I woke up this morning. As soon as my eyes opened I knew where I was. A low-ceilinged rectangular building made entirely of whitewashed concrete.There are six little rooms along the main corridor.There are no windows. No doors. The lift is the only way in or out.What''s he going to do to me?What am I going to do? If I''m right, the lift will come down in five minutes. It did. Only this time it wasn''t empty . . .Praise for The Bunker Diary:[Kevin Brooks''] pacey plots . . . have made him a cult among teens. This, though, is the big one. It should be read by everyone. - Amanda Craig, The Times Kevin Brooks has won the Branford Boase Award and been shortlisted for the Guardian Children''s Fiction Award, the Booktrust Teenage Prize, the Manchester Book Award and for the Carnegie Medal (for Martyn Pig, Road of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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If you are going to care for someone, you must first understand them. If you're going to hire, marry, or befriend someone, you have to be able to see them. If you are going to work closely with someone, you have to be able to make them feel recognized and valued.As David Brooks observes, "The older I get, the more I come to the certainty that there is one skill at the center of any healthy family, company, classroom, community or nation: the ability to see each other, to know other people, to make them feel valued, heard and understood."And yet we humans don't do this well. All around us are people who feel invisible, unseen, misunderstood. In How to Know a Person, Brooks sets out to help us to do better, posing questions that are essential for all of us.Driven by his trademark sense of curiosity, Brooks draws from the fields of psychology and neuroscience, and from the worlds of theatre, history, and education, to present a welcoming, hopeful, integrated approach to human connection. How to Know a Person helps readers become more understanding and considerate towards others; it helps readers find the joy that comes from being seen. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanAfter the terrible misuse of magic during the First War of the Races, the Druids at Paranor devoted themselves to the study of the old sciences. But dark forces were on the move from the Northlands, and it was left to Bremen and those few who supported him in his work with the arcane arts to stand against the enemy''s seemingly-invincible Troll army. For at the heart of the evil tide was an archmage and former Druid named Brona...Using the special skills he had acquired through his own study of Magic, Bremen was able to penetrate the huge camp of the Troll army and learn many of its secrets. And he immediately understood that if the peoples of the Four Lands were to escape eternal subjugation they would need to unite. But, even when united, they would need a weapon, something so powerful that the evil magic of Brona, the Warlock Lord, would fail before its might...Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanHorris Kew, conjuror and confidence-trickster, has returned to the Magic Kingdom of Landover, and a chorus of disapproval immediately assaults Ben Holiday''s ears. Both Questor Thews, the Court Wizard, and Abernathy, the Court Scribe (currently, magically transformed into a dog) urge Ben to lock him up or exile him.Fair as ever, Ben decides to consider the problem rather than act immediately. Alas, this leads to disaster, for Horris''s return is not what it seems, and Ben soon finds himself in deadly peril. Only his lady, Willow, holds the means to save him. But Willow has disappeared on a mysterious mission of her own . . .Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks''s books I''ve read (and re-read) over the years'' Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind''I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara'' Peter V. Brett, author of The Painted Man''If you haven''t read Terry Brooks, you haven''t read fantasy'' Christopher Paolini, author of Eragon

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***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanWith peace reigning in the Magic Kingdom at last, Ben Holiday is finally free to lie back and enjoy the finer things in life - like watching his daughter grow, which she does by leaps and bounds. Born a seedling and nourished by soil from Landover, Earth and the fairy mists, Mistaya is a unique child, fully as dazzling as her mother, the sylph, Willow - but fiery and impatient with those who can''t keep up with her lightning-fast development. But Ben''s idyll is not to last.The dark and pitiless Rydall, king of lands beyond the fairy mists, arrives at the gates of Sterling Silver. His armies are ready to invade if Ben will not accept his challenge: to face and defeat seven different champions of Rydall''s choice. And accept he must, for Mistaya has been snatched from her guardians by foul magic and only Rydall holds the key to her fate . . .Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks''s books I''ve ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanAn outcast king fights for his throne!A year has passed since Ben Holiday bought the Magic Kingdom and claimed the throne despite the machinations of the wizard Meeks. Three loyal friends had come to his aid: the incompetent Court Wizard, Questor Thews; the court scribe, Abernathy, a talking dog; and the lovely willow, who was sometimes a tree.Now Ben dreamt of a former partner, Miles Bennett, in grave trouble. But when he returned to Earth, Miles was in the best of spirits. His home-coming to Landover was shattered by the disappearance of Willow and the partial destruction of Questor''s books of magic. Not only that, no one seemed to recognise Ben himself. And Meeks had taken on Ben''s appearance, and the role of king. Ben Holiday and his kingdom were in deep trouble.Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks''s books I''ve read (and re-read) over the years'' Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind''I would not be writing epic fantasy today ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanFifty years from now, our world is unrecognisable. Pollution and warfare have poisoned the skies, the water and the soil. Pockets of society still exist, living in highly fortified strongholds, while those outside the walls roam the landscape - either predator or prey. But even these isolated compounds are not safe; armies of demons and once-men assault their defences, and inevitably, one by one, they succumb. Civilisation has fallen and anarchy is the only law. Logan Tom and Angel Perez are the last two Knights to stand against the forces of chaos. These two extraordinary people have the ability to resist the dark tide, and to them will fall twin tasks: to find and protect a very old and a very new magic. They are humanity''s last hope. Although the odds are stacked against them, Logan and Angel have the power to halt the destruction of the Old World. It will be up to others to usher in the New . . .Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanFifty years from now, our world looks very different. Governments have fallen. Thousands live in fortified strongholds; others roam the landscape as either predator or prey. Standing against the forces that have tipped the balance from good to evil are a very few heroes, men and women imbued with powerful magic and sworn to a high destiny. Logan Tom is one of those heroes. He''s on a desperate quest to deliver the street kids he rescued in Seattle to safety. So, too, is Angel Perez, who is leading a second group in the Oregon wilderness where she encounters the long-hidden Elves of Cintra. And Hawk - just learning his magic - has an encounter with the mystical King of the Silver River, who promises safety for both humans and elves - if only they can reach him. . .Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks''s books I''ve read (and re-read) over the years'' Patrick Rothfuss, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanBen Holiday, the High Lord of Landover, is back in his rightful place. The evil wizard Meeks has finally been dealt with, and all seems well with the world. But, even in a Magic Kingdom, peace never lasts long.It was all Questor Thews'' fault, really - whether the inept Court Wizard would like to admit it or not. His bumbling attempt to return Abernathy from the body of a dog to his original human form, resulted in the Court Scribe being transported to Earth, to be replaced by a multi-coloured bottle. Furthermore, Abernathy was wearing the High Lord''s medallion at the time, without which Ben''s powers are drastically reduced.Ben and Willow set out to find Abernathy, which means following him to Earth. Which means leaving Questor in charge. And that''s when things start to go horribly wrong. . .Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks''s books I''ve read (and re-read) over the years'' Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind''I would ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanFive hundred years have passed since the devastating demon-led war that almost exterminated humankind. Those who escaped the carnage were led to sanctuary by the boy saviour known as Hawk: the gypsy morph. But now, the unimaginable has come to pass: the cocoon of protective magic surrounding the valley has vanished. When Sider Ament, last surviving Knight of the Word, detects unknown predators stalking the valley, and Trackers from the human village of Glensk Wood find two of their own gruesomely killed, there can be no doubt: the once safe haven of generations has been laid bare. Together, the young Trackers, the aging Knight and a daring Elf princess race to spread word of the encroaching danger. But suspicion and hostility among their countrymen threaten to doom their efforts from within, while beyond the breached borders, a ruthless Troll army masses for invasion. Standing firm between the two, the last wielder of the black staff and its awesome magic must find a successor to carry on the fight against the cresting new wave ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanLandover was a genuine magic kingdom, complete with fairy folk and wizardry, just as the advertisement had promised. But after he purchased it for a million dollars, Ben Holiday discovered that there were a few details the ad had failed to mention...Such as the fact that the kingdom is falling into ruin. The barons refuse to recognize a king and taxes haven''t been collected for years. The dragon, Strabo, is laying waste to the countryside, while the evil witch, Nightshade, is plotting to destroy no less than everything. And if that weren''t enough for a prospective king to deal with, Ben soon learns that the Iron Mark, terrible lord of the demons, has challenged all pretenders to the throne of Landover to a duel to the death - a duel no mere mortal can hope to win. But Ben Holiday has one human trait that even magic can''t overcome. Ben Holiday is stubborn.Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks''s books I''ve read (and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanSECRETS REVEALED. POWERS UNLEASHED. A LEGEND IN THE MAKING . . . It is said that Paxon Leah is descended from the royals and warriors who once waged war with magical weapons. But those heroes are long gone now, and there is nothing enchanted about the antique sword that hangs above Paxon''s fireplace. Little does Paxon know though, that extraordinary circumstances are about to overturn his simple world . . . and rewrite his destiny.Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks''s books I''ve read (and re-read) over the years'' Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind''I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara'' Peter V. Brett, author of The Painted Man''If you haven''t read Terry Brooks, you haven''t read fantasy'' Christopher Paolini, author of EragonThe Defenders of Shannara:THE HIGH DRUID''S BLADETHE DARKLING CHILDTHE SORCERER''S DAUGHTER

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***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanFor centuries, the Four Lands enjoyed freedom and peace, protected by a magical barrier from the dark dimension known as the Forbidding. But now the unthinkable is happening: the ancient wards securing the border have begun to erode - and the monstrous creatures imprisoned there are poised to spill forth, seeking their revenge.Young Elf Arling Elessedil possesses the means to close the breach, but her efforts may be doomed when she is taken captive. The only hope lies with her determined sister Aphen, who bears the Elfstones and commands their magic. Now the fate of their world rests upon her shoulders . . .Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks''s books I''ve read (and re-read) over the years'' Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind''I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara'' Peter V. Brett, author of The Painted Man''If you haven''t read Terry Brooks, you haven''t read fantasy'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanThe descendants of the Elven house of Shannara have all completed their quests: Paranor, the Druid''s Keep, has been restored; the Elves have been returned to the Four Lands; and Par Ohmsford has found what he believes to be the legendary Sword of Shannara. But their work is not yet done. The Shadowen still swarm over the Four Lands, poisoning all with their dark magic, and their leader is determined to prevent the scions of Shannara from sharing the knowledge that will end the sickness. To this end he sets his traps. For Walker, he will dispatch the Four Horsemen; for Wren, he sends an untrue friend; and for Par, he devises the most terrible fate of all...The charges given by the shade of the Druid Allanon seem doomed to failure - unless the Shannara children can escape the traps being laid for them, and Par can unlock the secret of the Sword of Shannara.Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Everybody tells you to live for a cause larger than yourself, but how exactly do you do it? The author of The Road to Character explores what it takes to lead a meaningful life in a self-centered world.“Deeply moving, frequently eloquent and extraordinarily incisive.”—The Washington Post Every so often, you meet people who radiate joy—who seem to know why they were put on this earth, who glow with a kind of inner light. Life, for these people, has often followed what we might think of as a two-mountain shape. They get out of school, they start a career, and they begin climbing the mountain they thought they were meant to climb. Their goals on this first mountain are the ones our culture endorses: to be a success, to make your mark, to experience personal happiness. But when they get to the top of that mountain, something happens. They look around and find the view . . . unsatisfying. They realize: This wasn’t my mountain after all. There’s another, bigger mountain out there that is actually my mountain. And so they embark on a new journey. On the second mountain, life moves from self-centered to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanAs a Knight of the Word, John Ross has struggled against the tireless dark forces of the Void for twenty-five years. Ross is driven by dreams that show the world reduced to blood and ashes by the Void and its minions. But for all his power, John Ross is only one man, while the demons he battles are legion.Then Ross learns of the birth of a rare and dangerous creature formed from the very essence of wild magics. If he can discover its secret, the creature will be an invaluable weapon against the Void. But the Void also knows its value, and will not rest until the creature has been corrupted - or destroyed. Desperate, Ross turns to Nest Freemark, a young woman with magical abilities of her own. And there they prepare to face an evil more ancient and powerful than anything they have ever encountered.Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks''s books I''ve ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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ZAHRADNÍ POLOHOVACÍ KŘESLO GERALD NEW Jste připraveni na teplé letní večery? Relaxujte, sněte, objevujte příběhy knih, které vás zavedou do světa fantazie. Vychutnejte si sklenku vína, šálek dobré kávy nebo odpočinek na čerstvém vdzuchu. Pořiďte si zahradní polohovací křeslo GERALD NEW, které využijete v zahradě nebo na terase. Dokonale se přizpůsobí křivkám vašeho těla. BAREVNÉ PROVEDENÍ Černá ocelová konstrukce splňuje všechny požadavky na klidné a ničím nerušené lenošení. Sedací a opěrková část je vyrobena z umělé textilie v několika barevných variantách. béžová šedá černá Výběr barvy zvolte ve variantě produktu. Pokud Vámi vybraná varianta není ve výběru, je dočasně nedostupná. POHODLÍ A PRAKTIČNOST Součástí je opěrka hlavy, která vždy dobře poslouží. Opěrka zad je polohovatelná v 5 pozicích, takže si můžete nastavit ideální polohu pro čtení, odpočinek nebo opalování. Nic nepřekoná čas strávený v zahradním křesle GERALD NEW. TECHNICKÉ PARAMETRY Materiál: síťovina / ocelRozměry: šířka: 57 cmhloubka: 96 / 147 cmvýška: 87 / 110 cmšířka sedu: 47 cmhloubka sedu: 46 / 96 cmvýška sedu: 50 cmšířka zádové opěrky: 43 cmvýška zádové opěrky: 75 cmNostnost: 100 kgHmotnost: 6,3 kg MONTÁŽ Křeslo je dodáváno sestavené.

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ZAHRADNÍ POLOHOVACÍ KŘESLO GERALD NEW Jste připraveni na teplé letní večery? Relaxujte, sněte, objevujte příběhy knih, které vás zavedou do světa fantazie. Vychutnejte si sklenku vína, šálek dobré kávy nebo odpočinek na čerstvém vdzuchu. Pořiďte si zahradní polohovací křeslo GERALD NEW, které využijete v zahradě nebo na terase. Dokonale se přizpůsobí křivkám vašeho těla. BAREVNÉ PROVEDENÍ Černá ocelová konstrukce splňuje všechny požadavky na klidné a ničím nerušené lenošení. Sedací a opěrková část je vyrobena z umělé textilie v několika barevných variantách. béžová šedá černá Výběr barvy zvolte ve variantě produktu. Pokud Vámi vybraná varianta není ve výběru, je dočasně nedostupná. POHODLÍ A PRAKTIČNOST Součástí je opěrka hlavy, která vždy dobře poslouží. Opěrka zad je polohovatelná v 5 pozicích, takže si můžete nastavit ideální polohu pro čtení, odpočinek nebo opalování. Nic nepřekoná čas strávený v zahradním křesle GERALD NEW. TECHNICKÉ PARAMETRY Materiál: síťovina / ocelRozměry: šířka: 57 cmhloubka: 96 / 147 cmvýška: 87 / 110 cmšířka sedu: 47 cmhloubka sedu: 46 / 96 cmvýška sedu: 50 cmšířka zádové opěrky: 43 cmvýška zádové opěrky: 75 cmNostnost: 100 kgHmotnost: 6,3 kg MONTÁŽ Křeslo je dodáváno sestavené.

Objev podobné jako Zahradní polohovací křeslo GERALD NEW Tempo Kondela

ZAHRADNÍ POLOHOVACÍ KŘESLO GERALD NEW Jste připraveni na teplé letní večery? Relaxujte, sněte, objevujte příběhy knih, které vás zavedou do světa fantazie. Vychutnejte si sklenku vína, šálek dobré kávy nebo odpočinek na čerstvém vdzuchu. Pořiďte si zahradní polohovací křeslo GERALD NEW, které využijete v zahradě nebo na terase. Dokonale se přizpůsobí křivkám vašeho těla. BAREVNÉ PROVEDENÍ Černá ocelová konstrukce splňuje všechny požadavky na klidné a ničím nerušené lenošení. Sedací a opěrková část je vyrobena z umělé textilie v několika barevných variantách. béžová šedá černá Výběr barvy zvolte ve variantě produktu. Pokud Vámi vybraná varianta není ve výběru, je dočasně nedostupná. POHODLÍ A PRAKTIČNOST Součástí je opěrka hlavy, která vždy dobře poslouží. Opěrka zad je polohovatelná v 5 pozicích, takže si můžete nastavit ideální polohu pro čtení, odpočinek nebo opalování. Nic nepřekoná čas strávený v zahradním křesle GERALD NEW. TECHNICKÉ PARAMETRY Materiál: síťovina / ocelRozměry: šířka: 57 cmhloubka: 96 / 147 cmvýška: 87 / 110 cmšířka sedu: 47 cmhloubka sedu: 46 / 96 cmvýška sedu: 50 cmšířka zádové opěrky: 43 cmvýška zádové opěrky: 75 cmNostnost: 100 kgHmotnost: 6,3 kg MONTÁŽ Křeslo je dodáváno sestavené.

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Hudební CD - Pianista a skladatel Gerald Clayton zkoumá dopad a abstrakci času na svém úchvatném druhém albu Blue Note Bells on Sand. Pianista a skladatel Gerald Clayton zkoumá dopad a abstrakci času na svém úchvatném druhém albu Blue Note Bells on Sand. Gerald Clayton je americký jazzový pianista a skladatel holandského původu. Rok vydání : 2022 (2.album) Seznam stop CD Water's Edge feat. John Clayton & Justin Brown / Elegia feat. John Clayton / Damunt de tu Només les Flors feat. MARO, John Clayton & Justin Brown / My Ideal 1 / That Roy feat. Justin Brown / Rip feat. Justin Brown / Just A Dream feat. MARO / My Ideal 2 / Peace Invocation feat. Charles Lloyd / This Is Music Where You're Going My Friends

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LP vinyl - Pianista a skladatel Gerald Clayton zkoumá dopad a abstrakci času na svém úchvatném druhém albu Blue Note Bells on Sand. Pianista a skladatel Gerald Clayton zkoumá dopad a abstrakci času na svém úchvatném druhém albu Blue Note Bells on Sand. Gerald Clayton je americký jazzový pianista a skladatel holandského původu. Rok vydání : 2022 (2.album) Seznam stop LP Water's Edge feat. John Clayton & Justin Brown / Elegia feat. John Clayton / Damunt de tu Només les Flors feat. MARO, John Clayton & Justin Brown / My Ideal 1 / That Roy feat. Justin Brown / Rip feat. Justin Brown / Just A Dream feat. MARO / My Ideal 2 / Peace Invocation feat. Charles Lloyd / This Is Music Where You're Going My Friends

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A classic Gerald Durrell title reissued by Penguin to celebrate the centenary of his birth'Gerald Durrell was magic' SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGHMenagerie Manor chronicles the early, sunlit days of Gerald Durrell’s dream to create a sanctuary for animals, realized Les Augrès Manor in Trinity, Jersey. Here we encounter Leo the lion, who enjoys roaring solidly through the night; N’Pongo the gorilla who thinks nothing of boarding a small plane to be part of a BBC documentary; and Claudius the South American tapir, an escape art of Houdini-like cunning. Republished to celebrate the centenary of Durrell’s birth, this book is a testament to the enduring importance of conservation in a changing world, and the profound connection between the human and animal kingdoms. 'This book is a certain joy' NEW STATESMAN'Animals come close to being Durrell's best friends. . . . He writes about them with style, verve, and humour' TIME

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Gerald Durrell’s beloved account of his childhood in Corfu, now in Penguin Modern Classics for the first time ‘When My Family and Other Animals was published it was as if someone had flung back the curtains, thrown up the windows and let in a stream of bright light’ - Kathryn Hughes, Guardian‘Gerald Durrell was magic’ - Sir David Attenborough ''Living in Corfu was rather like living in one of the more flamboyant and slapstick comic operas’It is 1935 and the Durrells have escaped the leaden summer skies of Bournemouth to arrive ‘like a troupe of medieval tumblers’ on the sun-drenched island of Corfu for a new life. Gerald Durrell’s beloved portrayal of his chaotic family – beatific Mother, Roger the dog, diet-obsessed Margo, book-loving Lawrence and gun-wielding Leslie – as well as his own adventures with a burgeoning menagerie of beasts, birds and insects (including an owl called Ulysses), is a timeless account of an idyllic childhood and an uproarious portrait of the English abroad.

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Part autobiography, part travelogue, and wholly a tribute to the unspoilt beauty of southern Spain, Gerald Brenan''s South from Granada includes an introduction by Chris Stewart, author of the bestselling Driving Over Lemons, in Penguin Modern Classics.Between 1920 and 1934, Gerald Brenan lived in the remote Spanish village of Yegen and South of Granada depicts his time there, vividly evoking the essence of his rural surroundings and the Spanish way of life before the Civil War. Here he portrays the landscapes, festivals and folk-lore of the Sierra Nevada, the rivalries, romances and courtship rituals, village customs, superstitions and characters. Fascinating details emerge, from cheap brothels to archaeological remains, along with visits from Brenan''s friends from the Bloomsbury group - Lytton Strachey and Virginia Woolf among them. Knowledgeable, elegant and sympathetic, this is a rich account of Spain''s vanished past.Gerald Brenan (1894-1987) was an English writer who spent much of his life in Spain. He is best known for The Spanish Labyrinth, a work of history on the background to the Spanish Civil War and for South From Granada: Seven Years in an Andalusian Village. He was awarded a CBE in 1982, and was much honoured in SpainIf you enjoyed South ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A posthumous work from the beloved conservationist and naturalist Gerald Durrell, to celebrate the centenary of his birth, with a new foreword by HRH Princess Anne. ‘Gerald Durrell was magic’ SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH ‘A wise, genial and world-encompassing book’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Fills important gaps in the biographical narrative . . . Truly, there is magic here’ GUARDIAN Myself and Other Animals is a new book mosaicked from unpublished autobiographies, uncollected pieces and previously published extracts from Durrell’s work and archives. The result is an extraordinary journey through Durrell’s life in his own words, edited and introduced by his widow Lee Durrell. Drawing on a memoir that Durrell started writing before he became too ill to continue it, and an unfinished book from a trip to Australia in 1969 to the Great Barrier Reef, Northern Territory and Queensland, here is the unvarnished story of Durrell’s life, from touching family tributes to golden bats and pink pigeons. Moving from India to England and then to the always sun-lit Corfu, told with dry wit and insight into our fellow animals, here is the vivid finale of one of Britain’s most beloved conservationists and prose stylists. 'Funny and readable and hugely charming' i ‘One ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Little Book of Impressions describes life behind the mirror, probe and drill. After his unexpected encounters with dentistry from an early age and his time as a student at Guy’s Hospital in the seventies, Gerald Feaver describes embarking on a fulfilling and rewarding career that became his great passion.He writes of the amazing people he met over the years and how his life was enriched by hearing insights into their remarkable lives (yes, dentists do allow their patients to speak sometimes!), fascinating tales of romance, intrigue and heroism. This memoir is full of humour, interspersed with some poignant and personal moments that encapsulate the life of a dentist and patients in a variety of situations.The perception that a visit to the dentist was something to be feared or at least endured, was an anathema to him. Gerald always wanted his patients to feel relaxed and at ease. Revealing the human side of dentistry, the care and compassion that dentists strive to achieve when treating their patients, Gerald hopes that this book may help to reduce the fear that many still have about a visit to the dentist’s chair.

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