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Milena and Margarete - Gwen Strauss

A profoundly moving celebration of love under the darkest of circumstances from the author of The NineFrom the moment they met in 1940 in Ravensbrück concentration camp, Milena Jesenska and Margarete Buber-Neumann were inseparable.Czech Milena was Kafka's first translator and epistolary lover, and a journalist opposed to fascism. A non-conformist, bi-sexual feminist, she was way ahead of her time. With the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, her home became a central meeting place for Jewish refugees.German Margarete, born to a middle-class family, married the son of the Jewish philosopher Martin Buber. But soon swept up in the fervor of the Bolshevik Revolution, she met her second partner, the Communist Heinz Neumann. Called to Moscow for his "political deviations," he fell victim to Stalin's purges while Margarete was exiled to the hell of the Soviet gulag. Two years later, traded by Stalin to Hitler, she ended up outside Berlin in Ravensbrück, the only concentration camp built for women. Milena and Margarete loved each other at the risk of their lives. But in the post-war survivors' accounts, lesbians were stigmatized, and survivors kept silent. This book explores those silences, and finally celebrates two strong women who never gave up and continue to inspire. As Margaret wrote: "I was thankful for having been sent to Ravensbrück, because it was there I met Milena."

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Milena And Margarete - Gwen Strauss

Czech Milena was Kafka's first translator and epistolary lover, and a journalist opposed to fascism. A non-conformist, bi-sexual feminist, she was way ahead of her time. With the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, her home became a central meeting place for Jewish refugees.German Margarete, born to a middle-class family, married the son of the Jewish philosopher Martin Buber. But soon swept up in the fervor of the Bolshevik Revolution, she met her second partner, the Communist Heinz Neumann. Called to Moscow for his "political deviations," he fell victim to Stalin's purges while Margarete was exiled to the hell of the Soviet gulag. Two years later, traded by Stalin to Hitler, she ended up outside Berlin in Ravensbrück, the only concentration camp built for women.Milena and Margarete loved each other at the risk of their lives. But in the post-war survivors' accounts, lesbians were stigmatized, and survivors kept silent. This book explores those silences, and finally celebrates two strong women who never gave up and continue to inspire. As Margaret wrote: "I was thankful for having been sent to Ravensbrück, because it was there I met Milena."

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The Nine - Gwen Strauss

The thrilling, cinematic untold story of nine young women, WWII resistance fighters, captured by the Nazis, who launched a breathtakingly bold escape and found their way home.

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Freud and Beyond - Stephen Mitchell, Margaret J. Blacková

The classic, in-depth history of psychoanalysis, presenting over a hundred years of thought and theories Sigmund Freud's concepts have become a part of our psychological vocabulary: unconscious thoughts and feelings, conflict, the meaning of dreams, the sensuality of childhood. But psychoanalytic thinking has undergone an enormous expansion and transformation since Freud's death in 1939. With Freud and Beyond, Stephen A. Mitchell and Margaret J. Black make the full scope of twentieth century psychoanalytic thinking—from Harry Stack Sullivan to Jacques Lacan; D.W. Winnicott to Melanie Klein—available for the first time. Richly illustrated with case examples, this lively, jargon-free introduction makes modern psychoanalytic thought accessible at last.

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AQA A-level Business Year 1 and AS Fourth Edition (Wolinski and Coates) - Gwen Coates, John Wolinski

These fully revised and up-to-date new editions and answer guides from Wolinski and Coates provide comprehensive coverage of the AQA A-level Business specification.- Wolinski and Coates'' comprehensive yet accessible style remains unchanged, covering everything students will need to succeed- Updated fact files and case studies give profiles of real business, so students can understand the real-world context of what they''re learning- Practice exercises and case studies with questions throughout allow students to apply their knowledge and prepare for assessment- Answer guides support teaching and save time in marking

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AQA A-level Business Year 2 Fourth Edition (Wolinski and Coates) - Gwen Coates, John Wolinski

These fully revised and up-to-date new editions and answer guides from Wolinski and Coates provide comprehensive coverage of the AQA A-level Business specification.- Wolinski and Coates'' comprehensive yet accessible style remains unchanged, covering everything students will need to succeed- Updated fact files and case studies give profiles of real business, so students can understand the real-world context of what they''re learning- Practice exercises and case studies with questions throughout allow students to apply their knowledge and prepare for assessment- Answer guides support teaching and saves time in marking

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Old Songs - Amy Jeffs, Gwen Burns

Old Songs fuses short stories, histories, lyrics and illustrations in an enthralling reimagining of traditional folk ballads. Sunday Times Bestselling historian Amy Jeffs and Illustrator Gwen Burns combine forces to create a rich compendium, singing of travel, mystery, magic and the essential urges of humanity. Featuring iterations of fairy tales and sinister descendants of Greek myths and bible stories, as well as a cast of lesser-known characters with names like Tam Lim, Child Wynd and Maisery, Old Songs threads a tapestry of Britain''s landscape, history and cultures. At the base of hills we can visit to this day, elf queens kidnap hapless poets and carry them through rivers of blood; and at the foot of a tree whose offspring still stand in the forests of Northumberland, a girl mimes combing the hairless head of a dragon who was once her brother.In spellbinding tales of brown-skinned girls who danced on their lovers'' graves, of golden-masted ships captained by the Devil, of fiddles that cried "Murder!", of men kidnapped by fairies and boys married at fourteen, we find narrative motifs as ancient as humanity itself.In the histories interconnecting the stories, we find the fantastical rooted in the everyday, bringing to light the real experiences of great swathes of people to whom such story-songs were not only familiar, but a way of escaping into the extraordinary and returning gratefully home. Bringing enchantment to familiar landscapes, ballads were created anew by each singer and passed down from fireside to fireside, at the knees of childhood nurses, in manuscripts and in early printed pamphlets. Now, ten stories are gathered here, beautifully recreated for modern readers.Praise for Amy Jeffs''This gorgeous book should live on the bookshelves in every house that cares about the idea of Britain, what is was and where it came from'' The Times''A beautiful retelling of British myths and exquisitely illustrated too'' Daily Express''I have fallen so completely in love with this book... just one of the finest, most covetable things around'' Katherine Rundell''A thing of beauty'' The Herald

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The Science of Leadership - Margaret Moore, Jeffrey Hull

Unlock the science of exceptional leadership: Master nine powerful frameworks to inspire, innovate, and thrive in today''s complex business world. Your roadmap to human-centered success!The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Grow and Expand as a Leader presents a groundbreaking synthesis of research-backed leadership frameworks, offering a comprehensive guide for both seasoned and aspiring leaders. Authors Jeffrey Hull and Margaret Moore, co-founders of the Institute of Coaching, draw from their extensive experience and academic research to provide a practical, accessible roadmap for leadership development in today''s complex business landscape.This book introduces a unique "tree of good leadership" model, integrating nine essential approaches:?     Conscious?     Authentic?     Positive?     Compassionate?     Transformational?     Servant?     Relational?     Distributed?     and Agile LeadershipEach framework is explored through real-world case studies, actionable steps, and coaching tips, bridging the gap between cutting-edge leadership theory and everyday application. Hull and Moore address the critical need for human-centered leadership that prioritizes well-being, fosters resilience, and inspires peak performance in an era of rapid change and uncertainty. By distilling years of academic research into practical wisdom, the book equips readers with the tools to lead authentically, compassionately, and effectively. Whether you''re a C-suite executive, an emerging leader, or a professional coach, The Science of Leadership provides invaluable insights to help you grow, adapt, and thrive as a leader in today''s dynamic business environment.

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Mousetown - Jodi Levine, Margaret McCartney

Martha Stewart Living alumnae Jodi Levine and Margaret McCartney team up to create a beautiful and unique craft book that also tells the story of Mouse and his adventures in Mousetown. Welcome to Mousetown! In this inventive craft book, kids follow Mouse through his day in Mousetown, from getting ready to traveling to work, closing shop, grocery shopping, party prep, and throwing a surprise party for his friend Ginger. There are over 30 activities throughout the book that use recycled materials to recreate the story's scenes so kids can follow along or make new stories set in Mousetown with Mouse and friends.Mousetown includes: Photographic illustrations of Mouse’s bakery, house, grocery store, and other town elements, with many crafted and recycled elements Instructions for recreating all of the elements of Mousetown Photographic glossary of tools and materials

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Witching Tide - Margaret Meyer

Named a best historical novel of the year by The New York Times Book Review and “reminiscent of both The Scarlet Letter and Hamnet” (Jezebel), The Witching Tide is a powerful debut inspired by the true events behind a deadly witch hunt in 17th-century England.East Anglia, 1645. Martha Hallybread, a midwife, healer, and servant, has lived peacefully for more than four decades in her beloved seaside village of Cleftwater. Having lost her voice as a child, Martha has not spoken a word in years. One autumn morning, a sinister newcomer appears in town. A “witchfinder,” Silas Makepeace has been blazing a trail of destruction along the coast, and his arrival in Cleftwater strikes fear into the heart of the community. Within a day, local women are being detained. Martha is enlisted to search the accused women for “devil’s marks,” and finds herself a silent witness to the hunt. Martha is caught between suspicion and betrayal; between shielding herself or condemning the women of the village. In desperation, she revives a wax witching doll that belonged to her mother, in the hope that it will bring protection. But the doll’s true powers are unknowable, Martha harbors a terrible secret, and the gallows are looming… Set over the course of a few weeks that forever changed history, and for readers of Hilary Mantel and Margaret Atwood, The Witching Tide “illuminates a dark historical period and cautions against its recreation” (Kirkus Reviews).

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Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad - Daniel Finkelstein

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘Epic, moving and important’ ROBERT HARRIS''I''m not sure I''ve ever come across quite such a revelatory account of the Holocaust and yet despite the horror and the sadness it''s also a ''memoir of miraculous survival''. I can''t recommend it enough'' ANTHONY HOROWITZ''A modern classic’ OBSERVER‘An unforgettable epic of a book’ DAILY MAILFrom longstanding political columnist and commentator Daniel Finkelstein, a powerful memoir exploring both his mother and his father’s devastating experiences of persecution, resistance and survival during the Second World War.Daniel’s mother Mirjam Wiener was the youngest of three daughters born in Germany to Alfred and Margarete Wiener. Alfred, a decorated hero from the Great War, is now widely acknowledged to have been the first person to recognise the existential danger Hitler posed to the Jews and began, in 1933, to catalogue in detail Nazi crimes. After moving his family to Amsterdam, he relocated his library to London and was preparing to bring over his wife and children when Germany invaded the Netherlands. Before long, the family was rounded up, robbed and sent to starve in Bergen-Belsen.Daniel’s father Ludwik was born in Lwów, the only child of a prosperous Jewish family. In 1939, after Hitler and Stalin carved up Poland, Ludwik’s father was arrested and sentenced to hard labour in the Gulag. Meanwhile, deported to Siberia and working as a slave labourer on a collective farm, Ludwik survived the freezing winters in a tiny house he built from cow dung.Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad is a deeply moving, personal and at times horrifying memoir about Finkelstein’s parents’ experiences at the hands of the two genocidal dictators of the twentieth century. It is a story of persecution; survival; and the consequences of totalitarianism told with the almost unimaginable bravery of two ordinary families shining through.‘Danny Finkelstein has written an elegant, moving account of the history of one family, and in doing so shines light on the history of the 20th century. If you want to understand Hitler and Stalin, read this book about people whose lives were upended by both of them’ ANNE APPLEBAUM, author of Gulag: A History, winner of the Pulitzer Prize

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Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad - Daniel Finkelstein

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘Epic, moving and important’ ROBERT HARRIS''I''m not sure I''ve ever come across quite such a revelatory account of the Holocaust and yet despite the horror and the sadness it''s also a ''memoir of miraculous survival''. I can''t recommend it enough'' ANTHONY HOROWITZ''A modern classic’ OBSERVER‘An unforgettable epic of a book’ DAILY MAILFrom longstanding political columnist and commentator Daniel Finkelstein, a powerful memoir exploring both his mother and his father’s devastating experiences of persecution, resistance and survival during the Second World War.Daniel’s mother Mirjam Wiener was the youngest of three daughters born in Germany to Alfred and Margarete Wiener. Alfred, a decorated hero from the Great War, is now widely acknowledged to have been the first person to recognise the existential danger Hitler posed to the Jews and began, in 1933, to catalogue in detail Nazi crimes. After moving his family to Amsterdam, he relocated his library to London and was preparing to bring over his wife and children when Germany invaded the Netherlands. Before long, the family was rounded up, robbed and sent to starve in Bergen-Belsen.Daniel’s father Ludwik was born in Lwów, the only child of a prosperous Jewish family. In 1939, after Hitler and Stalin carved up Poland, Ludwik’s father was arrested and sentenced to hard labour in the Gulag. Meanwhile, deported to Siberia and working as a slave labourer on a collective farm, Ludwik survived the freezing winters in a tiny house he built from cow dung.Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad is a deeply moving, personal and at times horrifying memoir about Finkelstein’s parents’ experiences at the hands of the two genocidal dictators of the twentieth century. It is a story of persecution; survival; and the consequences of totalitarianism told with the almost unimaginable bravery of two ordinary families shining through.‘Danny Finkelstein has written an elegant, moving account of the history of one family, and in doing so shines light on the history of the 20th century. If you want to understand Hitler and Stalin, read this book about people whose lives were upended by both of them’ ANNE APPLEBAUM, author of Gulag: A History, winner of the Pulitzer Prize

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Politics, Poverty and Belief - The Rt Hon Frank Field

''For the past half-century Frank Field has been an outstanding parliamentarian, social reformer and champion of the disadvantaged. He joined the Labour Party at the age of 16 and was expelled from it at the age of 78.'' -Brian & Rachel Griffiths''Frank Field is one of the most important, iconoclastic and remarkable politicians of his generation. This book is told with his Christian belief, regrets and all, and his trademark searing honesty.'' -Nick TimminsIn the increasingly dirty world of British politics, one man has stood out for unimpeachable integrity – the former Labour Member of Parliament for Birkenhead, Frank Field.In this touching but also profound memoir, the veteran former Labour MP and social campaigner Frank Field reveals the poverty of his own childhood and the deep and lasting effect of his Christian socialism. Field has spent his life fighting poverty in Britain, and has found allies on all sides of the political spectrum. In this book, Field talk about his activism, his foundational work with the Child Poverty Action Group and his work passing legislation for the Minimum Living Wage. He explains why he has dedicated his life to speaking out against the corruption of greed and power and writes with great alacrity about the titans of his political age, including Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher. In the end, Field’s zeal for reform was too much for too many people, and, in 2015, he was deselected by his own local Labour party. Politics, Poverty and Belief is an implicit indictment of modern British politics – the world of cash for questions, Partygate and all the rest – in which the poor get poorer and the rich get richer.

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Power and the Palace - Low Valentine

When Sir Keir Starmer visited Donald Trump in the White House and produced a letter from King Charles inviting the president for a second state visit, it was a gesture that spoke volumes about the continuing importance of the monarchy for Britain''s international relations. It was also a vivid illustration of the relationship between Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street.Power and the Palace lifts the lid on the mysterious power dynamic at the heart of the British state: the secretive and little understood relationship between the monarchy and the government. In vivid, page-turning prose, Valentine Low examines the extraordinary political life of Queen Victoria, who exerted her will in a way that no monarch has done since, the effect that had on her son Edward VII, and the turbulent and fascinating political times of George V. We are taken behind the scenes of the wartime meetings between George VI and Winston Churchill (the origin of the weekly audience) and discover how Elizabeth II played a crucial role in modernising - and saving - the monarchy.At the heart of the book are the famous meetings between sovereign and prime minister. Low shows how, from Victoria and Benjamin Disraeli to Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher, personal chemistry proved just as important as the constitutional relationship.Based on nearly 100 interviews with senior politicians, top civil servants, royal aides and constitutional experts, Power and the Palace rewrites our understanding of the political power of the monarchy.

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Winston and the Windsors - Andrew Morton

Winston and the Windsors is a rich and vivid story not only of how Churchill befriended and advised Kings, Queens, princes and princesses but of how the Prime Minister’s splendid and glorious association with the crown shaped modern Britain.Few figures in British history have been so deeply and consequentially involved with the British royal family as Winston Churchill. Churchill was unique in his role: helping to shape not only a single reign but an entire royal dynasty.However, it was by no means a seamless relationship. At times, the royals treated him with suspicion and contempt; at others they were avuncular, competitive and cheering. Yet whether he was playing the role of antagonist to the royal family or that of trusted confidante, the Prime Minister's influence was central to the twentieth-century history of the monarchy. This is drama of the first order, at times thrilling and always compelling.Winston and the Windsors marks the first dual biography of Winston Churchill alongside the royal family. Having unearthed much under-appreciated archival material – including diary entries, postcards and letters to and from Kings, Queens and princes – Morton presents a meticulously researched biography of a royal house and a beloved Prime Minister.Also available:Diana: Her True Story (9781789290448)Wallis in Love (9781789293739)Elizabeth and Margaret (9781789294231)The Queen (9781789295313)

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The Weird and the Eerie - Mark Fisher

What exactly are the Weird and the Eerie? In this new essay, Mark Fisher argues that some of the most haunting and anomalous fiction of the 20th century belongs to these two modes. The Weird and the Eerie are closely related but distinct modes, each possessing its own distinct properties. Both have often been associated with Horror, yet this emphasis overlooks the aching fascination that such texts can exercise. The Weird and the Eerie both fundamentally concern the outside and the unknown, which are not intrinsically horrifying, even if they are always unsettling. Perhaps a proper understanding of the human condition requires examination of liminal concepts such as the weird and the eerie. These two modes will be analysed with reference to the work of authors such as H. P. Lovecraft, H. G. Wells, M.R. James, Christopher Priest, Joan Lindsay, Nigel Kneale, Daphne Du Maurier, Alan Garner and Margaret Atwood, and films by Stanley Kubrick, Jonathan Glazer and Christoper Nolan."

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The Victory Machine : The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty

How money, guts, and greed built the Warriors dynasty -- and then took it apartThe Golden State Warriors dominated the NBA for the better part of a decade. Since the arrival of owner Joe Lacob, they won more championships and sold more merchandise than any other franchise in the sport. And in 2019, they opened the doors on a lavish new stadium.Yet all this success contained some of the seeds of decline. Ethan Sherwood Strauss''s clear-eyed exposé reveals the team''s culture, its financial ambitions and struggles, and the price that its players and managers have paid for all their winning. From Lacob''s unlikely acquisition of the team to Kevin Durant''s controversial departure, Strauss shows how the smallest moments can define success or failure for years.And, looking ahead, Strauss ponders whether this organization can rebuild after its abrupt fall from the top, and how a relentless business wears down its players and executives. The Victory Machine is a defining book on the modern NBA: it not only rewrites the story of the Warriors, but shows how the Darwinian business of pro basketball really works.

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Secondary Level 2: Sense and Sensibility - book+CD (do vyprodání zásob) - Jane Austenová

Following the death of her husband, Mrs Dashwood and her three daughters, Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, are forced to leave their family home and move to a small cottage in Devon. There, Marianne meets and falls in love with the charismatic Mr Willoughby but she is left distraught by his inconsistent behaviour. And whilst consoling her younger sister, Elinor is forced to confront her own feelings towards Edward Ferrars, an old family friend

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Bold and Brave Women from Shakespeare - The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

Discover the fascinating stories of the bold and brave women in Shakespeare''s plays.Stories of twelve of Shakespeare''s courageous, strong-willed and determined characters, including Viola, Cleopatra, Portia, Lady Macbeth and Margaret of Anjou, are brought to life with Becca Stadtlander''s rich and evocative illustrations. Celebrate these incredible women with this beautiful gift book, the perfect way to get children fascinated by Shakespeare and inspired by his work.

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Harry and the Guinea Pig - Zion Gene

The beloved character Harry the Dirty Dog returns for a brand-new picture book adventure!Harry, the mischievous white dog with black spots, loves being the centre of attention. But when the neighbour''s guinea pig comes to stay, Harry feels quite left out! No matter what he tries, nobody seems to notice Harry anymore.But when Harry accidentally lets the guinea pig escape at school, it''s a disaster! Can he use his best detective skills to save the day?Created by author Nancy Lambert and illustrator Saba Joshaghani in the classic style of Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham, this is an irresistible story filled with humour - perfect for little animal lovers and big siblings alike!

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Gwen and Art Are Not in Love - Lex Croucher

Gwen, the quick-witted Princess of England, and Arthur, future lord and general gadabout, have been betrothed since birth. Unfortunately, the only thing they can agree on is that they hate each other.When Gwen catches Art kissing a boy and Art discovers where Gwen hides her diary (complete with racy entries about Bridget Leclair, the kingdom's only female knight), they become reluctant allies. By pretending to fall for each other, their mutual protection will be assured.But how long can they keep up the ruse? With Gwen growing closer to Bridget, and Art becoming unaccountably fond of Gabriel, Gwen's infuriatingly serious, bookish brother, the path to true love is looking far from straight ...

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Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends Spider-Gwen Motorka a figurka 10 cm (5010994181604)

Figurky - akční postavy, na hraní, motiv Spiderman, materiál vinyl, výška 10 cm, s pohyblivými končetinami, 1 figurka v balení, vhodné od 3 let Výběr značkyDisney PrincessFrozenFur RealJengaMonopolyMy Little PonyNerfPlay DohStar WarsTransformersHasbro nbsp;Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii!Figurky Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends Spider-Gwen Motorka a figurkaPatří vaše děti mezi milovníky oblíbeného Spidermana? S figurkami nbsp;Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends Spider-Gwen Motorka jim zajisté uděláte radost. 10 cm vysoká figurka je dodávána s motorkou, se kterou si užijete spousty zábavy! nbsp; nbsp;Přetažením nebo kliknutím vložte obrázek.Kvalitní zpracováníHasbro figurky jsou vyrobeny z kvalitního materiálu.Přetažením nebo kliknutím vložte obrázek.Inspirováno z oblíbeného seriálu nbsp;Inspirováno animovaným seriálem Spider-man.Přetažením nebo kliknutím vložte obrázek.Užijte si spousty zábavyHodí se nbsp; pro každého, kdo si chce užít spoustu...

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Empty Cradles (Oranges and Sunshine) - Margaret Humphreys

THE BOOK THAT EXPOSED THE HEARTBREAKING SCANDAL OF BRITAIN''S FORGOTTEN AND ABUSED CHILD MIGRANTS - now a film, Oranges and Sunshine, starring Emily Watson.In 1986 Margaret Humphreys, a Nottingham social worker, investigated a woman''s claim that, aged four, she had been put on a boat to Australia by the British government. At first incredulous, Margaret discovered that this was just the tip of an enormous iceberg. Up to 150,000 children, some as young as three years old, had been deported from children''s homes in Britain and shipped off to a ''new life'' in distant parts of the Empire, right up until as recently as 1970.Many were told that their parents were dead, and parents were told that their children had been adopted. In fact, for many children it was to be a life of horrendous physical and sexual abuse far away from everything they knew. Margaret and her team reunited thousands of families before it was too late, brought authorities to account, and worldwide attention to an outrageous miscarriage of justice.

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Spider-Gwen: Ghost-Spider Modern Era Epic Collection: Gwenom - Jason Latour, Seanan Maguire

A new era begins for Spider-Gwen, and with it comes her new code name - Ghost-Spider! What''s the next evolutionary step for Gwen Stacy, Spider-Woman? Would you believe... Gwenom?! Gwen''s life irrevocably changes as she bonds with her universe''s version of the Venom symbiote. What does this change mean for her relationship with crime kingpin Matt Murdock? With her father? With...the Osborns?! Is any relationship in Gwen''s life safe? And if she can somehow emerge relatively unscathed from that, Earth-65 sits on the precipice of the interdimensional calamity that is Spider-Geddon! Finding herself trapped in a parallel dimension as her friends and fellow Spiders are dying, what can Gwen do to stop the Inheritors from wreaking havoc across the Web of Life and Destiny? From out of the interdimensional chaos, she must face one of her deadliest enemies yet: the Gwen Goblin! With her life in jeopardy from all sides, is there a reason we''re calling her Ghost-Spider?! Collecting: Spider-Gwen (2015B) 25-34, Spider-Geddon: Ghost-Spider Video Comic (2018) 1, Spider-Gwen: Ghost-Spider (2018) 1-10

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Taste and See Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video, Updated Edition - Margaret Feinberg

Discover the Secret to Savoring Every DayThe Psalmist declared, "Taste and see that the Lord is good" (Ps. 34:8), so Margaret Feinberg, one of America''s most beloved Bible teachers, decided to take the invitation literally. She embarked on a global culinary and spiritual adventure descending 410 feet into a salt mine, baking fresh matzo at Yale University, harvesting olives off the Croatian coast, and tasting succulent figs at a premier farm—all to discover the truth in such a simple verse. With each person she encountered, she asked, "How do you read the Scripture in light of what you do every day?" Their answers will change the way you read the Bible forever . . . and the way you approach every meal. "This is a journey that changed my life, my faith, my future," she writes. "It moved me from fear and uncertainty to discover a renewed, vibrant faith again—and I believe it will do the same for you."With her delightful curiosity and whimsical humor, you''ll learn to:Overcome awkwardness and nurture deeper connections around any table.Nourish your faith in times of uncertainty.Learn how God uniquely created you to help others flourish.Unlock the satisfying and fruitful life you''ve been created for.Join Margaret in this deeply nourishing six-week video Bible study sprinkled with delicious recipes and tangible insights. After all, it''s at the table where we learn to taste and see the goodness of God.This study guide includes:Individual access to six streaming video sessionsVideo notes and activities for a robust group experiencePersonal study for deeper reflection between sessionsLeader''s guideScripture Memorization Flash Cards and Recipe IndexStreaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

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Gwendy's Final Task - Stephen King, Richard Chizmar

King and Chizmar join forces again with a powerful stand-alone novel that is also the final chapter in the Gwendy trilogy.When Gwendy Peterson was twelve, a stranger named Richard Farris gave her a mysterious box for safekeeping. It offered treats and vintage coins, but it was dangerous. Pushing any of its seven coloured buttons promised death and destruction.Years later, the button box re-entered Gwendy''s life. A successful novelist and a rising political star, she was once more forced to deal with the temptations that the box represented - an amazing sense of wellbeing, balanced by a terrifyingly dark urge towards disaster.With the passing of time, the box has grown ever stronger and evil forces are striving to possess it. Once again, it is up to Gwendy Peterson, now a United States Senator battling the early symptoms of Alzheimer''s Disease, to keep it from them. At all costs. But where can you hide something from such powerful entities?Gwendy''s Final Task is a wildly suspenseful and at the same time deeply moving novel in which ''horror giants'' (Publishers Weekly) Stephen King and Richard Chizmar take us on a journey from Castle Rock to another famous cursed Maine city to the MF-1 space station, where Gwendy must execute a secret mission to save the world. And, maybe, all worlds.

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Gwendy's Final Task - Stephen King, Richard Chizmar

King and Chizmar join forces again with a powerful stand-alone novel that is also the final chapter in the Gwendy trilogy. When Gwendy Peterson was twelve, a stranger named Richard Farris gave her a mysterious box for safekeeping. It offered treats and vintage coins, but it was dangerous. Pushing any of its seven coloured buttons promised death and destruction. Years later, the button box re-entered Gwendy's life. A successful novelist and a rising political star, she was once more forced to deal with the temptations that the box represented - an amazing sense of wellbeing, balanced by a terrifyingly dark urge towards disaster. With the passing of time, the box has grown ever stronger and evil forces are striving to possess it. Once again, it is up to Gwendy Peterson, now a United States Senator battling the early symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease, to keep it from them. At all costs. But where can you hide something from such powerful entities? Gwendy's Final Task is a wildly suspenseful and at the same time deeply moving novel in which 'horror giants' (Publishers Weekly) Stephen King and Richard Chizmar take us on a journey from Castle Rock to another famous cursed Maine city to the MF-1 space station, where Gwendy must execute a secret mission to save the world. And, maybe, all worlds.

Objev podobné jako Gwendy's Final Task - Stephen King, Richard Chizmar

Scratch and Sniff: A Bloomsbury Reader - Margaret Ryan

Book Band: Lime (Ideal for ages 6+)A cops and robbers adventure with a twist by children’s writer Margaret Ryan. PC Penny Penrose is always given the rotten jobs to do by Sergeant Snide. She never gets to see any of the real police action. When there’s a robbery at Doogood’s department store, Penny is left behind to count traffic cones. Until, that is, her pet dog duo Scratch and Sniff decide to help out!This humorous story from Margaret Ryan has fun black-and-white illustrations by Nathan Reed and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.'' Books for Keeps

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Kouzelné pírko pro Gwendy (978-80-7593-356-0)

Kniha - autor Richard Chizmar, 304 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Volné pokračovaní titulu Kouzelná skříňka pro Gwendy, který napsal Richard Chizmar spolu se Stephenem Kingem, nás znovu zavede do malého mainského města Castle Rock, kde šerif Norris Ridgewick a jeho tým zoufale pátrají po dvou pohřešovaných dívkách. Ve Washingtonu D. C. se 37 letá Gwendy Petersonová nemůže více lišit od rozpačité dospívající dívky, která kdysi trávila léto běháním po sebevražedných schodech. Téhož léta jí byla tajemným cizincem v černém obleku svěřena neobvyklá krabička, která jí nabídla drobné dárky výměnou za její péči, dokud se cizinec nakonec nevrátil, a slíbil Gwendy, že krabici už nikdy neuvidí. Gwendy o krabičce nikdy nikomu neřekla - ani svému manželovi. Jednoho dne se ale krabička znovu objeví, bez varování a bez muže v černém obleku, který by vysvětlil, co s tím má dělat. Znovuobjevení krabice spolu s znepokojivým zmizením v Castle Rocku vede Gwendy znovu domů,...

Objev podobné jako Kouzelné pírko pro Gwendy (978-80-7593-356-0)

Kouzelné pírko pro Gwendy - Richard Chizmar

Volné pokračovaní titulu Kouzelná skříňka pro Gwendy, který napsal Richard Chizmar spolu se Stephenem Kingem, nás znovu zavede do malého mainského města Castle Rock, kde šerif Norris Ridgewick a jeho tým zoufale pátrají po dvou pohřešovaných dívkách. Ve Washingtonu D. C. se 37 letá Gwendy Petersonová nemůže více lišit od rozpačité dospívající dívky, která kdysi trávila léto běháním po sebevražedných schodech. Téhož léta jí byla tajemným cizincem v černém obleku svěřena neobvyklá krabička, která jí nabídla drobné dárky výměnou za její péči, dokud se cizinec nakonec nevrátil, a slíbil Gwendy, že krabici už nikdy neuvidí. Gwendy o krabičce nikdy nikomu neřekla - ani svému manželovi. Jednoho dne se ale krabička znovu objeví, bez varování a bez muže v černém obleku, který by vysvětlil, co s tím má dělat. Znovuobjevení krabice spolu s znepokojivým zmizením v Castle Rocku vede Gwendy znovu domů, kde by mohla pomoci zachránit ztracené dívky a zastavit nebezpečného muže...

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HUDSON VALLEY nástěnné svítidlo GWEN ocel/hedvábí nikl/bílá E14 2x40W H212102S-PN-CE

Nástěnné svítidlo HUDSON VALLEY GWEN – elegance oceli a hedvábíNástěnné svítidlo HUDSON VALLEY GWEN v provedení nikl/bílá je dokonalým příkladem toho, jak může moderní design vyniknout v interiéru s noblesou i funkčností. Kombinace ušlechtilé oceli a jemného hedvábí propůjčuje tomuto svítidlu nejen exkluzivní vzhled, ale i dlouhou životnost a stálost barvy. Design, který upoutá pozornostČisté linie, geometrická harmonie a luxusní materiály tvoří charakteristický rukopis celé kolekce GWEN. Dvojité rameno s precizním povrchovým zpracováním v niklu se snoubí s bílým hedvábným stínidlem, které jemně rozptyluje světlo a vytváří příjemnou atmosféru pro obývací pokoj, ložnici i reprezentativní prostory. Rozměry: výška 349,3 mm, šířka 260,4 mm, délka 95,3 mm Ochrana proti prachu: IP20 – vhodné do suchých interiérů Příkon: 2×40W (celkový příkon 80W) Patice: E14 – svítidlo dodáváno bez světelných zdrojů Materiál: ocel/hedvábí Barva: nikl/bílá Napětí: 220–240VProč zvolit GWEN? Perfektní doplněk do moderních i klasických interiérů Jedinečný design, který vynikne jako solitér i v sérii Kvalitní materiály pro dlouhodobou životnost a snadnou údržbu Možnost výběru úsporných LED žárovek E14Trust badges & garance Životnost svítidla: až 30 000 h (dle typu použité žárovky) Záruka: 2 roky Certifikace: CEFAQ – často kladené otázky Jakou žárovku zvolit pro maximální úsporu? Doporučujeme kvalitní LED žárovky s paticí E14 a teplotou chromatičnosti 2700–3000K pro příjemné teplé světlo a dlouhou životnost. Lze zkrátit délku svítidla? Délka svítidla je pevně daná konstrukcí, doporučujeme dodržet instalační rozměry podle technického výkresu. Objevte svítidlo HUDSON VALLEY GWEN – volbu pro ty, kdo hledají nadčasový styl a špičkovou kvalitu v každém detailu.

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Poslední úkol pro Gwendy - Stephen King, Richard Chizmar

Vyvrcholení trilogie. Když bylo Gwendy Petersonové dvanáct let, dal jí cizinec jménem Richard Farris do úschovy tajemnou skříňku. Nabízela pamlsky a staré mince, ale byla také nebezpečná. Stisknutí kteréhokoliv ze sedmi barevných tlačítek přinášelo smrt a zkázu. O několik let později skříňka znovu vstoupila do jejího života. Jako úspěšná spisovatelka a vycházející politická hvězda byla Gwendy opět nucena vypořádat se s pokušením, které představovala - úžasný pocit pohody vyvážený děsivě temným nutkáním vyvolat katastrofu. Ve třetí, závěrečné knize bojuje Gwendy Petersonová, nyní senátorka Spojených států, s ranými příznaky Alzheimerovy choroby, které se snaží tajit. Ale čeká ji mnohem náročnější úkol, tajná mise, aby zachránila svět. Předchozí díly: Kouzelná skříňka pro Gwendy (1. díl, 2018), Kouzelné pírko pro Gwendy (2. díl, 2021)

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Dancing Girls and Other Stories - Margaret Atwoodová

From the international bestselling author of The Handmaid's Tale, Dancing Girls and Other Stories showcases Margaret Atwood's masterly skill for storytelling. Students, journalists, farmers, birdwatchers, ex-wives, adolescent lovers - and dancing girls. All ordinary people.Or are they? In brilliant flashes of fantasy, humour and unexpected violence, Margaret Atwood reveals the complexities of human relationships and maps the motivations we scarcely know we have within us. Populated with characters who evoke laughter, compassion, terror and recognition, Atwood’s stories show why she remains one of our greatest, most original storytellers.

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Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider Vol. 3 - Uncharted - Stephanie Phillips

Ghost-Spider''s adventures in the main Marvel Universe continue! Gwen Stacy has something King Loki wants, and she''ll do everything in her power to keep it from him. The god of lies and deception knows his strength lies in words over brute force, so he intends to convince Gwen to give up the artifact willingly. But as the secret behind Gwen''s strange new power and why she left her home dimension behind is revealed, what does all that have to do with Loki taking her on a journey across the stars? And what are Loki''s true intentions for her? As Ghost-Spider''s adventures in space lead her to try to bring the power of the Cosmic Cube to heel, its immense psychic power is seemingly too much for her mind to handle alone. She''ll need the help of the most powerful telepath in the cosmos. Spider-Gwen meet Phoenix! Collecting: Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider (2024) 11-15

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Markslöjd Strauss bílá závěsná hvězda se zlatou 75 cm

Závěsná hvězda Markslöjd Strauss bílá se zlatou – 75 cmOzdobte svůj interiér originálním a stylovým světelným prvkem. Závěsná papírová hvězda Markslöjd Strauss v bílé barvě se zlatými detaily je ideální volbou pro slavnostní atmosféru během Vánoc i zimních měsíců. Výrazný průměr 75 cm z této hvězdy činí dominantní dekoraci pro okno, stěnu nebo nad jídelní stůl.Design a materiályHvězda je vyrobena z kvalitního papíru a PVC, což zajišťuje její lehkost a snadnou manipulaci. Zlatavé akcenty decentně odrážejí světlo, čímž vytváří teplou a útulnou atmosféru v každém interiéru.Technické parametry a montáž Patice: E14 (malý závit) Maximální výkon žárovky: 25 W (doporučujeme LED pro maximální úsporu a dlouhou životnost) Počet světelných zdrojů: 1 (žárovka není součástí balení) Délka kabelu: 3,5 m, bílý kabel se spínačem Typ zavěšení: háček Stupeň krytí: IP20 (vhodné pouze pro vnitřní použití) Bezpečnostní třída: II Rozměry: 75 × 75 × 0,5 cm Hmotnost: 0,5 kgVyužití a doporučení interiérového designéraPapírová hvězda Strauss je skvělou volbou pro ty, kteří chtějí propojit tradiční vánoční motiv s moderním skandinávským stylem. Doporučujeme ji kombinovat s minimalistickými dekoracemi ve světlých tónech nebo jako kontrastní prvek v tmavších místnostech. Díky dlouhému kabelu můžete hvězdu snadno zavěsit i do vyšších prostor.Trust badges & garance Certifikace: Evropská norma CE Záruka: 2 rokyFAQ – Často kladené dotazy Lze použít LED žárovku? Ano, pro maximální úsporu energie doporučujeme použít LED žárovku s paticí E14 o výkonu až 25 W ekvivalentu. Je možné zkrátit závěsný kabel? Kabel lze svázat nebo upravit délku dle potřeby, samotné zkracování doporučujeme neprovádět kvůli zachování záruky a bezpečnosti.Závěsná hvězda Markslöjd Strauss je ideální volbou pro ty, kteří hledají výraznou, ale zároveň elegantní sváteční dekoraci s důrazem na kvalitu a bezpečnost.

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Margaret Holzmann's Iconic Knit Blankets and More - Margaret Holzmann

Margaret Holzmann, author of the wildly popular Geometric Knit Blankets, is back, this time with themed designs featuring cats, dogs, houses, Christmas trees and candy canes, among other highly graphic, colorful designs. 30+ patterns for blankets and pillows, plus table runners and tops featuring icons from the blanket designs—all in Margaret’s signature style.

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Ústřední hudba Armády České republiky: Johann Strauss - CD (CQ0020-2)

Hudební CD - Ústřední hudba Armády České republiky pod taktovkou Karla Bělohoubka a Viliama Béreše hraje Strausse. Ústřední hudba Armády České republiky pod taktovkou Karla Bělohoubka a Viliama Béreše hraje Strausse. Seznam stop Johann Strauss II Fledermaus - Overture / G #039;schichten aus dem Wiener Wald, Op 325 - Waltz / Zigeunerbaron - Overture / Rosen aus dem Süden, Op 388 - Waltz / Perpetuum mobile, Op 257 / Frühlingsstimmen, Op 410 - Waltz / Tritsch - Tratsch - Polka, Op 214 / An der schönen blauen Donau, Op 314 - WaltzJohann Strauss I Radetzky - March, Op 228

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Kouzelné pírko pro Gwendy (978-80-7593-356-0)

Elektronická kniha - autor Richard Chizmar, 304 stran, česky Poslední zimní bouře nepřinesla do malého mainského městečka Castle Rock jenom chlad. Šerif Norris Ridgewick a jeho tým zoufale pátrají po dvou pohřešovaných dívkách. Sedmatřicetiletá Gwendy Petersonová žije ve Washingtonu a už dávno to není rozpačitá dospívající dívka, která kdysi trávila léto běháním po Sebevražedných schodech v nbsp;Castle Rocku. Tajemný cizinec v nbsp;černém obleku jí tehdy svěřil neobvyklou krabičku, jež nabízela drobné dárky, ale její použití mělo přímo katastrofální následky. Když se pro krabičku vrátil, slíbil, že už ji Gwendy nikdy neuvidí. Gwendy o nbsp;krabičce nikdy nikomu neřekla – ani svému manželovi. Jednoho dne se ale krabička znovu objeví. Gwendy se vrací do rodného města a čas na záchranu dívek se krátí... nbsp;

Objev podobné jako Kouzelné pírko pro Gwendy (978-80-7593-356-0)

Tylšar Zdeněk, Symfonický orcherstr, Nemuann Václav: R. Strauss, F. J. Strauss

Hudební CD - Čtveřice koncertů pro lesní roh a orchestr ve špičkovém provedení dlouholetého sólohornisty České filharmonie a interpreta světové úrovně Zdeňka Tylšara je jen zlomkem toho, co tento výjimečný umělec nahrál v minulých letech pro Supraphon. Čtveřice koncertů pro lesní roh a orchestr ve špičkovém provedení dlouholetého sólohornisty České filharmonie a interpreta světové úrovně Zdeňka Tylšara je jen zlomkem toho, co tento výjimečný umělec nahrál v minulých letech pro Supraphon. Mozartův koncert Es dur K 417 patří k technicky brilantním kusům, na kterých se prověřují kvality interpreta. Tylšarovo zvládnutí sólového partu je jedinečné. Dva koncerty Richarda Strausse tvoří základní kameny kmenového repertoáru každého hornisty - sólisty. I v těchto koncertech byl Tylšar ve své době nepřekonatelný. Konečně i koncert F. J. Strausse, otce skladatele Richarda, dává sólistovi možnost maximálně rozvinout techniku hry i kulturu tónu. Koncerty, které Zdeněk...

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Hovory s Lévi-Straussem - Claude Lévi-Strauss, Charbonnier Georges

Mnoho již bylo napsáno o "krizi" moderního umění, o rozchodu malíře s divákem, skladatele s posluchačem, básníka se čtenářem, obecněji vzato umělce s milovníkem umění či jeho "konzumentem". V této souvislosti vyvstala řada zajímavých otázek a objevilo se i mnoho špatných odpovědí, zejména od samotných umělců. Proto je vždy užitečné, když se nad podstatou umělecké činnosti a jejím významem pro společnost zamyslí někdo jiný než profesní umělec, umělecký kritik či historik umění. Mezi takové osobnosti patřil i uznávaný antropolog a filosof Claude Lévi-Strauss (1908-2009), jeden z předních představitelů strukturalismu. Kniha rozhovorů, které s proslulým francouzským filosofem vedl v roce 1959 spisovatel Georges Charbonnier, čtenáře uvede nejen do Lévi-Straussova fascinujícího filosofického systému a antropologických výzkumů, ale rovněž nabídne řadu podnětných myšlenek o moderním umění a zejména abstraktní malbě, jež se koncem padesátých let začala dostávat do krize. Jak Lévi-Strauss kriticky uzavírá v jedné z kapitol, abstraktní malířství může sice milovníka umění okouzlit, ale "vždy zůstane omezeno na svou dekorativnost, neboť mu chybí hlavní rys uměleckého díla, a to je být nositelem skutečnosti sémantického řádu". Útlá kniha rozhovorů neztratila za mnoho let od svého vzniku na aktuálnosti a může nabídnout řadu cenných podnětů k přemýšlení o současném uměleckém dění.

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The Blazing World and Other Writings - Margaret Cavendish

''I had rather die in the adventure of noble achievements, than live in obscure and sluggish security.''One of the most diverse, prolific, and maverick intellectuals of her time, Margaret Cavendish is known for critiquing a wide range of early modern cultural and philosophical beliefs. While she was the first British woman to publish several philosophical treatises, she was also profoundly interested in literature and writing in nearly every available genre; indeed, with her wide-ranging, complex, and often unorthodox ideas, she was a pioneer of what today would be referred to as science fiction.In this edition Lisa Walters brings together well-known and popular works such as The Blazing World, alongside lesser-known poems and prose pieces, like The Ambitious Traitor and The Unnatural Tragedy. The introduction discusses the wide-ranging concepts that appear in the writings, from gender and cross-dressing, to science and the nature of the universe, and provides a fresh insight on Cavendish''s proclivity for literary experimentation and innovation.

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The Shadow Emperor - Alan Strauss-Schom

This is the definitive biography, and the first in twenty years, of Louis-Napoléon III, whose controversial achievements have notoriously divided historians. Here, pre-eminent Napoléon Bonaparte expert and Pulitzer Prize-nominated historian Alan Strauss-Schom focuses on his successor Louis-Napoléon, overshadowed for too long by his more romanticized forebear.Strauss-Schom employs years of primary source research to explore the massive cultural, social, economical, financial, international, and military impact of France''s most polarizing emperor. Louis-Napoléon completely revolutionized the state and the economy, but amid gross financial scandals. His expansion of the French Empire was praised by the French military and resisted by the socialists. He expanded the railways to rival England''s; created new transoceanic steamship lines and a modern navy; introduced a new banking sector supported by seemingly unlimited venture capital; and even oversaw the creation of the first large department stores.Napoléon III wanted to surpass the legacy of his famous uncle, Napoléon I. In The Shadow Emperor, Alan Strauss-Schom sets out his true legacy.

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Poslední úkol pro Gwendy (978-80-7593-418-5)

Kniha - autor Stephen King; Richard Chizmar, 408 stran, česky, pevná s přebalem lesklá Když bylo Gwendy Petersonové dvanáct let, dal jí cizinec jménem Richard Farris do úschovy tajemnou skříňku. Nabízela pamlsky a staré mince, ale byla také nebezpečná. Stisknutí kteréhokoliv ze sedmi barevných tlačítek přinášelo smrt a zkázu. O několik let později skříňka znovu vstoupila do jejího života. Jako úspěšná spisovatelka a vycházející politická hvězda byla Gwendy opět nucena vypořádat se s pokušením, které představovala – úžasný pocit pohody vyvážený děsivě temným nutkáním vyvolat katastrofu. Ve třetí, závěrečné knize bojuje Gwendy Petersonová, nyní senátorka Spojených států, s ranými příznaky Alzheimerovy choroby, které se snaží tajit. Ale čeká ji mnohem náročnější úkol, tajná mise, aby zachránila svět.

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Poslední úkol pro Gwendy (978-80-7593-418-5)

Elektronická kniha - ze série Kouzelná skříňka, autor Stephen King, 408 stran, česky Přináší smrt a zkázuKdyž bylo Gwendy Petersonové dvanáct let, dal jí cizinec jménem Richard Farris do úschovy tajemnou skříňku. Nabízela pamlsky a staré mince, ale byla také nebezpečná. Stisknutí kteréhokoliv ze sedmi barevných tlačítek přinášelo smrt a zkázu. O několik let později skříňka znovu vstoupila do jejího života. Jako úspěšná spisovatelka a vycházející politická hvězda byla Gwendy opět nucena vypořádat se s pokušením, které představovala – úžasný pocit pohody vyvážený děsivě temným nutkáním vyvolat katastrofu. Ve třetí, závěrečné knize bojuje Gwendy Petersonová, nyní senátorka Spojených států, s ranými příznaky Alzheimerovy choroby, které se snaží tajit. Ale čeká ji mnohem náročnější úkol, tajná mise, aby zachránila svět.

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Kouzelná skříňka pro Gwendy (978-80-7593-019-4)

Kniha - autor Stephen King, 170 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Kouzelná skříňka pro Gwendy je dalším Kingovým dílem situovaným do fiktivního maineského městečka Castle Rock. Tentokrát se však, na rozdíl od těch ostatních, jedná o poměrně krátkou novelu, napsanou navíc ve spolupráci s Richardem Chizmarem. Na začátku příběhu je Gwendy 12 let. Je to bystrá holčička, která má problémy s nadváhou, s nimiž se dokáže svou vůlí a kázní vypořádat. Jednoho dne ji v parku osloví záhadný černě oděný muž, který jí z neznámých důvodů dá jedinečný a nebezpečný dárek – kouzelnou skříňku s páčkami a různobarevnými tlačítky. Stisknutím páček skříňka vydává buď vzácné stříbrné dolary, nebo nesmírně chutné čokoládičky. Barevná tlačítka jsou destruktivní a symbolizují jednotlivé světadíly, jejichž případné zničení je teď plně v moci Gwendy. Ta postupně začíná chápat, jakou s dárkem převzala zodpovědnost. Po deseti letech je proto ráda, když ji záhadný cizinec téhle...

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Kouzelná skříňka pro Gwendy - Stephen King, Richard Chizmar

Kouzelná skříňka pro Gwendy je dalším Kingovým dílem situovaným do fiktivního maineského městečka Castle Rock. Tentokrát se však, na rozdíl od těch ostatních, jedná o poměrně krátkou novelu, napsanou navíc ve spolupráci s Richardem Chizmarem. Na začátku příběhu je Gwendy 12 let. Je to bystrá holčička, která má problémy s nadváhou, s nimiž se dokáže svou vůlí a kázní vypořádat. Jednoho dne ji v parku osloví záhadný černě oděný muž, který jí z neznámých důvodů dá jedinečný a nebezpečný dárek – kouzelnou skříňku s páčkami a různobarevnými tlačítky. Stisknutím páček skříňka vydává buď vzácné stříbrné dolary, nebo nesmírně chutné čokoládičky. Barevná tlačítka jsou destruktivní a symbolizují jednotlivé světadíly, jejichž případné zničení je teď plně v moci Gwendy. Ta postupně začíná chápat, jakou s dárkem převzala zodpovědnost.

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Gwendy's Button Box - Stephen King, Richard Chizmar

''A resonant novella set in one of King''s signature locales: the small town of Castle Rock, Maine'' Washington PostThe small town of Castle Rock, Maine, has witnessed some strange events and unusual visitors over the years, but there is one story that has never been told...until now.There are three ways up to Castle View from the town of Castle Rock: Route 117, Pleasant Road, and the Suicide Stairs. Every day in the summer of 1974 twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson takes the stairs, which are held by strong (if time-rusted) iron bolts and zig-zag up the cliffside.One day, while Gwendy catches her breath and listens to the shouts of the kids on the playground and the chink of an aluminium bat hitting a baseball, a stranger calls out to her. On a bench in the shade sits a man in a small, neat black hat. He offers Gwendy a mahogany box with coloured buttons. The buttons will produce gifts, such as chocolate which can make you slimmer. But he warns her that the gifts will be ''small recompense for the responsibility.''Journey back to Castle Rock in this chilling new novella by Stephen King, bestselling author of The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, and Richard Chizmar, award-winning author of A Long December

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Gwen & Art se nemají v lásce - Lex Croucher

Už jsou to stovky let od doby vlády krále Artuše, ale jeho praprapravnuk Art musí kráčet v jeho stopách, z čehož nemá radost. Navíc je již od dětství zasnoubený s princeznou Gwen, se kterou je nucen strávit celé léto na Kamelotu. A je to bezesporu katastrofa. Neuplyne ani den a Gwen nachytá Arta s jiným mužem. Naopak Art z jejího deníku zjistí, že se Gwen zakoukala do lady Bridget Leclairové. Díky tomu zjišťují, že toho mají společného mnohem víc než jen to, že se nemají v lásce… YA queer komedie o lásce, přátelství a odvaze změnit nejen svůj život, ale i historii. Doporučený věk 13+

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Paper Boat: New and Selected Poems 1961-2023 - Margaret Atwoodová

An extraordinary career-spanning collection from one of the most revered poets and storytellers of our ageTracing the legacy of Margaret Atwood – a writer who has fundamentally shaped our contemporary literary landscapes – Paper Boat assembles Atwood’s most vital poems in one essential volume. In pieces that are at once brilliant, beautiful and hyper-imagined, Atwood gives voices to remarkably drawn characters – mythological figures, animals and everyday people – all of whom have something to say about what it means to live in a world as strange as our own. ‘How can one live with such a heart?’ Atwood asks, casting her singular spell upon the reader, and ferrying us through life, death and whatever comes next.Walking the tightrope between reality and fantasy as only she can, Atwood’s journey through poetry illuminates our most innate joys and sorrows, desires and fears. Spanning six decades of work – from her earliest beginnings to brand new poems – this volume charts the evolution of one of our most iconic and necessary authors.

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The Devil You Know - Gwen Adshead, Eileen Horne

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the 2024 BBC Reith Lecturer ‘Compassionate and fascinating.’ GUARDIAN‘Extraordinary.’ THE TIMES‘Recalibrated my empathy dial.'' NEW STATESMAN‘Fascinating.’ SUNDAY TIMES''Deeply humane.'' IRISH TIMES''Exceptional.'' VAL McDERMID ''Extraordinary.'' SEBASTIAN FAULKS ''Enlightening.'' PHILIPPE SANDS ''Beautifully written.'' CHRISTIE WATSONA perspective-shattering work into the minds of violent criminals that reveals profound consequences for human nature and society at large. Dr Gwen Adshead is one of Britain''s leading forensic psychiatrists. She treats serial killers, arsonists, stalkers, gang members and other individuals who are usually labelled ''monsters''. Whatever their crime, she listens to their stories and helps them to better understand their terrible acts of violence. Here Adshead invites the reader to step with her into the room to meet twelve patients and discover how minds can change. These men and women are revealed in all their complexity and shared humanity. Their stories make a powerful case for rehabilitation over revenge, compassion over condemnation. The Devil You Know will challenge everything you thought you knew about human nature. Readers are saying:‘Remarkable and humane . . . compassionate and full of wisdom.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Empathy and understanding shine through . . . not just informative but also deeply moving.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Shows us how to be human, how to be empathetic in the most challenging of circumstances . . . essential reading.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Can’t really think of a downside at the moment . . . a gem of a read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was gripped . . . I am left full of admiration.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Thoughtful, thought-provoking and challenging . . . I really enjoyed this.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Personal and candid . . . This will stay with me for a long time.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gwen Adshead and Eileen Horne''s book The Devil You Know was a Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 02-07-2022 Gwen Adshead and Eileen Horne''s book The Devil You Know was a Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 09-07-2022

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