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J. Meade Falkner is an English author who published the novel Moonfleet in 1898. The story takes place in 18th-century England and features smuggling, treasure hunting, and shipwrecks. Moonfleet was a tiny settlement on the southern English coast in 1757. The Mohunes, a formerly significant local family, are responsible for the village's name. John Trenchard, an orphan who lives with his aunt Miss Arnold, is the primary character. Mr. Ratsey, the sexton, and Parson Glennie, a teacher at the local school, are members of the village church. The Mohune Arms' landlord is Elzevir Block. The moniker "Why Not?" for the inn is a play on the Mohune coat of arms, which features a cross-pall shaped like a letter "Y." The local magistrate, Mr. Maskew, is the father of Grace. The legendary Colonel John ``Blackbeard" Mohune, according to local lore, is interred in the family crypt under the church. He is said to have taken and hidden a diamond from King Charles I. The unexplained lights in the churchyard are ascribed to his activities because it is supposed that his ghost roams the area at night searching for it.

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Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this epic edition of Moonfleet. Everyone in the tiny village of Moonfleet lives by the sea one way or another, so it's no surprise when young John Trenchard gets involved in the smuggling trade. Forced to flee England with a price on his head, John little guesses the adventures and trials he will have before he sees Moonfleet again or the change in his fortunes when he does.

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Orphaned John Trenchard grows up in the village of Moonfleet with his aunt, entranced by the local legend of the ghostly Blackbeard, who rises each winter night to search for his lost diamond. While conducting his own hunt for the treasure, John is trapped in the church crypt and discovers the true secret of the village: smuggling. Taken under the wing of the gruff innkeeper and chief smuggler, Elzevir Block, John begins a dangerous adventure which will see him in a hair-raising chase along a precarious cliff path and deciphering a hidden code in an ancient castle. Moonfleet is thrilling story of revenge and betrayal, of loyalty and great sacrifice, but it is above all a story about friendship..

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it was evilly come by, and will bring a curse with it. Growing up the quiet coastal village of Moonfleet in Dorset, John Trenchard is fascinated by stories of the notorious Colonel John Mohune, whose restless ghost is said to stalk the churchyard at night, and his treasure: a great diamond stolen when he betrayed the King a hundred years before. John's life changes dramatically when he discovers a secret passage leading from the churchyard to the Mohune family vault beneath Moonfleet church. When he explores it in the hope of finding the treasure, he instead falls in with a gang of smugglers and joins the local contraband trade. Forced into hiding with a price on his head, little does John guess the adventures and misfortunes he will face before he sees Moonfleet again.

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Syd Mead is one of the most accomplished and widely respected artists and industrial designers alive today. His career boasts an incredible array of projects from designing cars to drafting architectural renderings, but he is most famous for his work as a concept artist on some of the most visually arresting films in the history of cinema. Since working on Star Trek: The Motion Picture in 1978 as a production illustrator Syd Mead has always aimed to render “reality ahead of schedule,” creating evocative designs that marry believable content with a neofuturistic form. It is this ability to predict technological potential that has helped Mead create such a distinctive and influential aesthetic. From his work with Ridley Scott on Blade Runner, to his striking designs for the light cycles in Tron, to his imposing concept art for the U.S.S. Sulaco in James Cameron’s Aliens, Syd Mead has played a pivotal role in shaping cinema’s vision of the future. The Movie Art of Syd Mead: Visual Futurist represents the most extensive collection of Mead’s visionary work ever printed, compiling hundreds of images, sketches and concept arts from a career spanning almost 40 years, many of which have never been seen in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Contributions by Ted Atkinson, Gloria J. Burgess, David A. Davis, Sarah E. Gardner, Richard Godden, Ryan Heryford, Robert Jackson, Gavin Jones, Mary A. Knighton, Peter Lurie, John T. Matthews, Myka Tucker-Abramson, Michael Wainwright, Jay Watson, and Michael ZeitlinThe matter of money touches a writer's life at every point--in the need to make ends meet; in dealings with agents, editors, publishers, and bookstores; and in the choice of subject matter and the minutiae of imagined worlds. William Faulkner's Yoknapatawpha was no exception. The people and communities he wrote about stayed deeply entangled in personal, national, and even global networks of industry, commerce, and finance, as did the author himself. Faulkner's economic biography often followed, but occasionally bucked, the tumultuous economic trends of the twentieth century. The Faulkner met within these pages is among modern literature's most incisive and encyclopedic critics of what one contemporary theorist calls the madness of economic reason.Faulkner and Money brings together a distinguished group of scholars to explore the economic contexts of Faulkner's life and work, to follow the proverbial money toward new insights into the Nobel Laureate and new questions about his art. Essays in this collection address economies of debt and gift giving in Intruder ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Mead is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey and water with yeast. A glass of lightly chilled mead on a summer''s evening is a splendid delight. And yet, of all the crafts of mankind, mead-making is certainly one of the oldest. It is likely that mead was made even before the wheel was invented as stone-age cave paintings depict the collection of honey from bee colonies. The drink made from honey became a staple of Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Medieval and Renaissance Britain.This practical book will inspire you to take up this admirable craft. It includes chapters on honey selection, mead-making techniques, and forty-two recipes for mead, melomel (using honey mixed with fruit juice), pyment (honey mixed with grapes), hippocras (honey mixed with grapes and herbs), metheglin (spiced medicinal mead), cyser (honey mixed with apples) and other honey drinks.

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zjednodušená anglická četba pro mládež a dospělé s poslechovým CD ( úroveň 3)Mladý John Trenchard žije v Moonfleet, anglické vesnici s temným tajemstvím. Jednoho dne objeví skrytou krypta pod hřbitovem, kde se schází pašeráci a skrývají své zboží. Napínavá dobrodružství s pašeráky, královými vojáky, zkorumpovaným soudcem, chamtivým diamantovým dealerem a další čekají Johna v tomto vzrušujícím příběhu z osmnáctého století.

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Make delicious meads in many varieties and flavor profiles with this completely updated edition of the definitive companion book for home mead-making.Some stories suggest that mead was originally discovered when one of our not-yet-upright forebears stuck their hand in a fermenting bee hive and came away with a honeycomb containing a little more than they bargained for. Whatever the truth, brewers have brought this beverage into the twenty-first century, and you can rest assured that The Complete Guide to Making Mead is a thoroughly up-to-date, modern, and authoritative guide to homemade mead. Best of all, it has something for everyone, from the stone-cold beginner to the seasoned veteran. Written by award-winning mead-maker Steve Piatz, the book features:A brief history of the fermented beverage and a rundown of the various types of meadDozens of recipes for basic meads (honey only), melomels (honey and fruit), metheglins (honey and spices), and braggots (honey and malt)A discussion of the many types of honey that are available, their characteristics, and where to source themInformation on yeast and special ingredients, as well as what equipment is necessary and recommended An illustrated and detailed look at the basic processAdvanced techniques, such as oaking, clarifying, aging, spicing, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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With fantastical narratives, home-brewing instructions, and original craft cocktail recipes, Mead is the ultimate exploration of the resurgent alcoholic beverage that is nearly as old as time itself. Beloved by figures as diverse as Queen Elizabeth and Thor, the Vikings and the Greek gods, mead is one of history''s most storied beverages. But this mixture of fermented honey isn''t just a relic of bygone eras -- it''s experiencing a cultural renaissance, taking pride of place in trendy cocktail bars and craft breweries across the country. Equal parts quirky historical narrative, DIY manual, and cocktail guide, Mead is a spirited look at the drink that''s been with us even longer than wine. Mead gives readers a fascinating introduction to the rich story of this beloved beverage -- from its humble beginnings to its newfound popularity, along with its vital importance in seven historic kingdoms: Greece, Rome, the Vikings, Poland, Ethiopia, England, and Russia. Pairing a quirky, historical narrative with real practical advice, beverage expert Fred Minnick guides readers through making 25 different types of mead, as well as more than 50 cocktails, with recipes from some of the country''s most sought-after mixologists.

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A buddy-cop dramedy starring a bottle of Advil and a headache that won’t quitImagine you’re standing in a room, and someone on the other side of the door won’t stop knocking – ever. Welcome to Andrew Faulkner’s world of the never-ending, low-grade headache, a medical issue resolved only by striking up a committed relationship with the slippery miracle that is Advil. Through direct address, sideways glances, lyrical interludes and deep consideration of what it means to overcome a condition when living is a part of the condition itself, these poems observe the speaker’s world as it crowds around him, coming into sharper and specific focus, from the hard wisdom of saints on suffering and a slightly unhinged Caravaggio on the metaphysics of painting, through to the deep meaning of a hot dog and a thoroughly botched retelling of a Norm Macdonald joke. Throughout it all, Advil whirls around like an unruly tornado of a sidekick, snapping Polaroids and “searching for a cloud that resembles a plausible end-of-life scenario.”Think of this collection as a meditation on how to deal with pain and uncertainty when life itself is an uncertain, painful mess. These are poems that acknowledge the shakiness of the ground ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A complete, practical, and entertaining guide to using the best ingredients and minimal equipment to create flavorful brews—including wildcrafted meads, bragots, t’ej, grog, honey beers, and more!  "A great guide . . . full of practical information and fascinating lore."—Sandor Ellix Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation Ancient societies brewed flavorful and healing meads, ales, and wines for millennia using only intuition, storytelling, and knowledge passed down through generations―no fancy, expensive equipment or degrees in chemistry needed. In Make Mead Like a Viking, homesteader, fermentation enthusiast, and self-described “Appalachian Yeti Viking” Jereme Zimmerman summons the bryggjemann of the ancient Norse to demonstrate how homebrewing mead―arguably the world’s oldest fermented alcoholic beverage―can be not only uncomplicated but fun. Inside, readers will learn techniques for brewing:Sweet, semi-sweet, and dry meadsMelomels (fruit meads)Metheglins (spiced meads)Ethiopian t’ej (honey wine)Flower and herbal meadsBragotsHoney beersCountry winesViking grogAnd there''s more for aspiring Vikings to explore, including:The importance of local and unpasteurized honey for both flavor and health benefitsWhat modern homebrewing practices, materials, and chemicals work—but aren’t necessaryHow to grow and harvest herbs and collect wild botanicals for use in healing, nutritious, and magical meads, beers, and winesHow to use botanicals other than hops for flavoring ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The brand-new Cotswold romance from Anita Faulkner, author of A COLOURFUL COUNTRY ESCAPE. Cosy up for chilly winter nights, falling snow and heart-stopping romance - the perfect festive read!''Cosy, charming and utterly captivating'' HEIDI SWAINCAN GRETEL FIND THE RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS? The Gingerbread Café is always full of Christmas magic. Come rain or shine (or even a July heatwave), there''s always a hot chocolate bursting with cinnamon and marshmallows waiting for you. For introverted Gretel, it''s been the perfect escape from ''real life''. The owner, Nell, is Gretel''s last link to her late mum, and hiding out at the café feels so much safer than making new friends. So when Nell suddenly passes, Gretel is left heartbroken. Then she discovers that Nell has left the café to her - but there''s a catch. Gretel has to share the running of The Gingerbread Café with the least festive person ever: Nell''s nephew, Lukas. Head chef at the local fancy restaurant, Lukas makes it clear he has no time for the café, Gretel or even Christmas itself, and Gretel''s too busy struggling to save her burnt batches of gingerbread to work out why. Gretel is determined to keep Christmas alive ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The long-awaited autobiography of Welsh rugby legend 'Charlie' Faulkner. Immortalised in Max Boyce's 'The Pontypool Front Row', he was a key member of the 1970s Golden Era Wales team in a period in which they dominated Northern Hemisphere rugby, winning three Grand Slams and four Triple Crowns. Faulkner died in early 2023 prior to publication.... -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

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Kniha - autor Martin Soukup, 168 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Kniha Mýty Margaret Mead se věnuje životu a vědeckým výzkumům slavné americké kulturní antropoložky, žačky Franze Boase a významné představitelky směru „kultura a osobnost“. Mead se proslavila hned svým prvním terénním výzkumem provedeným na pacifickém souostroví Samoa, jehož výsledky se však později staly předmětem dosud trvajících sporů mezi odborníky. Autor ukazuje, že myšlenky a odborné názory této antropoložky jsou velice často hodnoceny na základě popularizačních knih, jež napsala, a jen zřídka se berou v úvahu její vědecké monografie a odborné studie. Kniha zavede čtenáře na souostroví Samoa, na Novou Guineu, Bali, ale také do New Yorku a mezi severoamerické indiány. Nechává nahlédnout do „antropologické kuchyně“ slavné vědkyně, seznamuje s jejími odbornými díly a názory v souvislosti s jejím životním příběhem. Ukazuje v jiném světle mnoho mýtů, které se kolem Margaret Mead...

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Mysl, já a společnost je základní dílo G. H. Meada, jež je považováno za zakladatelskou práci symbolického interakcionismu. Mead je svébytnou postavou intelektuálních dějin, která za svého života v oblasti společenských věd nevydala žádnou knihu. Mysl, já a společnost byla sestavena Meadovými žáky po jeho smrti na základě záznamů autorových přednášek. Kniha, jež se stala jedním z významných děl v historii sociologie, sociální psychologie a filozofie, vychází v češtině poprvé a ve zkrácené podobě, s důrazem na autorovy psychologické teorie. Je důležitá pro pochopení vývoje jedince a jeho neoddělitelnost od společnosti, v níž vyrostl. Závěry, k nimž Mead dospěl, jsou dodnes aktuální a velmi dobře korespondují například s poznatky soudobých kognitivních neurověd. Doslov Roman Madzia. George Herbert Mead (1863–1931) byl americkým filozofem, sociologem a psychologem, který působil na Chicagské univerzitě. Je považován za jednoho ze zakladatelů sociální psychologie i americké sociologické tradice. Jeho nejslavnější kniha Mysl, já a společnost vyšla v roce 1934.

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Kniha Mýty Margaret Mead se věnuje životu a vědeckým výzkumům slavné americké kulturní antropoložky, žačky Franze Boase a významné představitelky směru "kultura a osobnost". Mead se proslavila hned svým prvním terénním výzkumem provedeným na pacifickém souostroví Samoa, jehož výsledky se však později staly předmětem dosud trvajících sporů mezi odborníky. Autor ukazuje, že myšlenky a odborné názory této antropoložky jsou velice často hodnoceny na základě popularizačních knih, jež napsala, a jen zřídka se berou v úvahu její vědecké monografie a odborné studie. Kniha zavede čtenáře na souostroví Samoa, na Novou Guineu, Bali, ale také do New Yorku a mezi severoamerické indiány. Nechává nahlédnout do "antropologické kuchyně" slavné vědkyně, seznamuje s jejími odbornými díly a názory v souvislosti s jejím životním příběhem. Ukazuje v jiném světle mnoho mýtů, které se kolem Margaret Mead objevily.

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Kniha Mýty Margaret Mead se věnuje životu a vědeckým výzkumům slavné americké kulturní antropoložky, žačky Franze Boase a významné představitelky směru „kultura a osobnost“. Mead se proslavila hned svým prvním terénním výzkumem provedeným na pacifickém souostroví Samoa, jehož výsledky se však později staly předmětem dosud trvajících sporů mezi odborníky. Autor ukazuje, že myšlenky a odborné názory této antropoložky jsou velice často hodnoceny na základě popularizačních knih, jež napsala, a jen zřídka se berou v úvahu její vědecké monografie a odborné studie. Kniha zavede čtenáře na souostroví Samoa, na Novou Guineu, Bali, ale také do New Yorku a mezi severoamerické indiány. Nechává nahlédnout do „antropologické kuchyně“ slavné vědkyně, seznamuje s jejími odbornými díly a názory v souvislosti s jejím životním příběhem. Ukazuje v jiném světle mnoho mýtů, které se kolem Margaret Mead objevily.

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Bloodlines: The Ruby Circle is the epic conclusion to Richelle Mead''s bestselling Bloodlines series , set in the world of Vampire Academy - NOW A MAJOR FILM. Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets - and human lives.After their secret romance is exposed, Sydney and Adrian find themselves facing the wrath of both the Alchemists and the Moroi in this electrifying conclusion to Richelle Mead''s New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series. When the life of someone they both love is put on the line, Sydney risks everything to hunt down a deadly former nemesis. Meanwhile, Adrian becomes enmeshed in a puzzle that could hold the key to a shocking secret about spirit magic, a secret that could shake the entire Moroi world . . . Praise for Richelle Mead:''Exciting, empowering and un-put-downable.'' MTV''s Hollywood Crush''We''re suckers for it!'' - Entertainment WeeklyAlso available in the Bloodlines series:Bloodlines (Book 1)Bloodlines: The Golden Lily (Book 2)Bloodlines: The Indigo Spell (Book 3)Bloodlines: The Fiery Heart (Book 4)Bloodlines: Silver Shadows (Book 5)Discover where the story began in the Vampire Academy series:*NOW A MAJOR ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Introducing the WING WIZARDS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.Name: Bethany Jane MeadNationality: EnglishHero Rating: 96As an energetic six-year-old, Beth Mead was taken to a weekly local football session by her mum. Finding a passion for the game, Beth often found herself as the only girl on the team. Despite being laughed at for this, she let her natural talent do the talking.At 16, Mead was signed to Sunderland where she made a name for herself as a top goalscorer. Putting off offers from Arsenal until she completed her university degree, Mead continued juggling work, study and football until she graduated. She then signed to Arsenal and earned a place as a Lioness, representing the England national team.Discover how this talented forward balanced her university degree alongside a burgeoning football career to hone her skills. From becoming captain of her primary school's boys team to being announced as the youngest winner of the Women's Super League Golden Boot and being named as the Player of the Tournament at the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 tournament. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In the tradition of Albert Camus, J. D. Salinger, and Osamu Dazai, the archetype of the savage young man at the precipice returns in Ben Faulkner''s hypnotic debut, The Agonies. Armand Bernal is breaking apart. The trials of youth become a torrential odyssey of dislocation and disorientation. In this bildungsroman for our modern age—an age of collapse—Ben Faulkner has created an unforgettable character wary of work, college, relationships, and the world at large, becoming an unstable young man moving toward an act of terrifying violence. Will he survive the gothic America of The Agonies? Â

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VINTAGE CLASSICS' AMERICAN GOTHIC SERIES Spine-tingling, mind-altering and deliciously atmospheric, journey into the dark side of America with nine of its most uncanny classics. A landmark in American fiction, Light in August explores Faulkner's central theme: the nature of evil. Joe Christmas - a man doomed, deracinated and alone - wanders the Deep South in search of an identity, and a place in society.After killing his perverted God-fearing lover, it becomes inevitable that he is pursued by a lynch-hungry mob. Yet after the sacrifice, there is new life, a determined ray of light in Faulkner's complex and tragic world.

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Chronicles John Faulkner''s six-decade journey through British and Irish music, revealing personal stories and significant collaborations.For more than six decades John Faulkner has been at the heart of British and Irish music-making, as a singer, songwriter, composer, musician, producer and filmmaker. Storm in My Heart is John’s highly personal account of his life in music, from his childhood in wartime London, through his years in the English folk explosion and on to life in Ireland as a significant player in the traditional music scene. In a lifetime’s journey John falls under the influence of Ewan McColl and Peggy Seeger, marries tempestuous singer Dolores Keane, and moves to County Galway where he brings his words and music to the world. He has an international number one success with ‘Lion in a Cage’, his campaigning tribute to the imprisoned Nelson Mandela, whom he subsequently meets.In this honest and witty memoir John recalls his work with Frankie Gavin, Alec Finn, John Prine and others, revealing the dark arts of the Irish music business while reveling in the freewheeling delights of a life devoted to performing. Storm in My Heart is a clear-eyed chronicle by one of Ireland’s finest artists.Storm in My Heart includes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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*WINNER of the Charles Tyrwhitt Children''s Sports Book of the Year 2024*INSPIRE YOUNG FOOTBALL FANS TO DREAM BIG WITH ENGLAND SUPERSTAR BETH MEAD.Football hero Beth Mead grew up as a normal kid playing football on the pitches of North Yorkshire. She is now a football champion and one of the most talented footballers in the world, with accolades including Golden Boot (UEFA Euro 2022), England Player of the Year 2021-22, Arsenal Player of the Season 2021-22 and nominee for the 2022 Ballon d''Or. In this inspiring guide, she tells her amazing story to young football fans while sharing her tips for dreaming big and excelling in the sport they love.From having fun and staying positive, to working as a team, setting goals and flicking the superstar switch, sport has the magic to help boys and girls feel confident in all areas of their life - both on and off the pitch. In ROAR, readers will discover how, while picking up Beth''s football secrets and empowering advice.Written with bestselling author of the Ultimate Football Heroes and Unbelievable Football series, Matt Oldfield

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A sparkling return to the Golden Age of Crime Fiction, where even the most fiendish of mysteries can be unlocked by a keen eye and a sharp mind...1938, London. Ambitious lawyer Edmund Ibbs has got his teeth into the case of a lifetime – defending the young woman accused of shooting her husband in the infamous ‘Ferris Wheel Murder’ case. Despite a plethora of evidence against his client, Ibbs is certain he can secure her acquittal.But after a night of magic and illusion at London’s Pomegranate Theatre, Ibbs finds himself behind bars, accused of a double murder. The renowned prestidigitator Professor Paolini and the operator of said notorious Ferris wheel are dead, and as far as Scotland Yard’s Inspector Flint is concerned, all signs point to the lawyer’s guilt.Luckily for Ibbs, illusionist turned sleuth Joseph Spector also attended the theatre that night. Can Spector’s eye for detail pierce the veil of deceit in a world of illusion and misdirection, where seeing is not always believing?Reviews for Tom Mead''s Spector Locked-Room Mystery series''In Joseph Spector, Tom Mead has created an amateur sleuth to rival Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot.'' M.W. Craven''Great fun.'' The Times''An affectionate tribute to the Golden Age locked-room ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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LIKE LOCKED-ROOM MYSTERIES? YOU''LL LOVE TOM MEAD''S JOSEPH SPECTOR SERIES!An enthralling locked-room murder mystery inspired by Golden Age Crime Fiction, Death and the Conjuror is the critically acclaimed debut novel by Tom Mead.1936, London. A celebrity psychiatrist is discovered dead in his locked study. There seems to be no way a killer could have escaped unseen. There are no clues, no witnesses, and no evidence of the murder weapon. Puzzled, Inspector Flint of Scotland Yard calls on retired stage magician turned part-time sleuth Joseph Spector. Spector has a knack for explaining the inexplicable, but even he finds more to this mystery than meets the eye. As Spector and the Inspector interview the colourful cast of suspects, they uncover no shortage of dark secrets... or motives for murder. And when a second impossible death occurs, they realise the cuplrit will not cease in their deadly mission unless they are caught.Readers love Death and the Conjuror: one of the Mysteries of the Year for both Publishers Weekly and the Guardian.''Pure escapism and an excellent puzzle, ingeniously expounded'' The Times''Splendidly tricksy'' Guardian''An intricate "impossible" crime that completely fooled me'' Peter Lovesey''A real treat for mystery fans'' Ragnar Jónasson ''A beautiful, dark, atmospheric story'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Bloodlines: The Fiery Heart is the smouldering fourth book in the bestselling Bloodlines series by Richelle Mead, set in the world of Vampire Academy - NOW A MAJOR FILM. A pulse-pounding world of magic, alchemy, vampires and true love awaits . . .WHEN PULSES QUICKEN NO SECRET IS SAFE.Sydney always believed that alchemists were born to protect vampire secrets and human lives - until she met Marcus and turned her back on everything she once knew.But she''s not free yet. When her sister Zoe arrives, Sydney can only tell half-truths about her past. And with every word she risks exposure - and the fatal consequences.Consumed by passion and vengeance, Sydney must choose her path once and for all. Even if that means harnessing her magical powers to destroy the way of life she was raised to defend . . .Praise for Richelle Mead:''Exciting, empowering and un-put-downable.'' MTV''s Hollywood Crush''We''re suckers for it!'' - Entertainment WeeklyAlso available in the Bloodlines series:Bloodlines (Book 1)Bloodlines: The Golden Lily (Book 2)Bloodlines: The Indigo Spell (Book 3)Bloodlines: The Fiery Heart (Book 4)And don''t miss: Bloodlines: Silver Shadows (Book 5)Discover where the story began in the Vampire Academy series:*NOW A MAJOR FILM*Vampire Academy (Book 1)Vampire Academy: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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There are many interesting drinks that have been lost to time, but some, such as cider, mead (which has been around since about 7000BC) and perry are reinventing themselves. This book explains where and when to find your raw materials and what sort of equipment you''ll need. It includes delicious recipes that use common and less common fruits. It will also show you how to cut (expensive) corners without cutting corners on quality.Contents: About the author; Introduction; 1. The History of Brewing; 2. Apple Varieties; 3. Types of Honey; 4. Making Cider - Hawky''s Way; 5. Making Scrumpy; 6. Making Your Own Infusions; 7. A Taste of the Middle East; 8. Making Perry; 9. Making Mead; 10. Making Beer; 11. Ireland on my Mind, and my Liver; 12. Making Country Wines; Index.

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Bloodlines: The Golden Lily is the second book in the bestselling Bloodlines series by Richelle Mead, set in the world of Vampire Academy - NOW A MAJOR FILM. A pulse-pounding world of magic, alchemy, vampires and true love awaits . . . Sydney Sage protects vampire secrets - and human lives.WILL LOVE LOSE HER EVERYTHING SHE KNOWS?In hiding in a Californian boarding school, Sydney''s life has become irrevocably intertwined with Jill Dragomir, the vampire Moroi princess she has been tasked with protecting. She has grown close to those in Jill''s royal circle - and to someone in particular. Someone that forces her to question everything the alchemists believe in. Someone forbidden.When a shocking secret threatens to tear the vampire world - her new world - apart, Sydney''s loyalties are tested more than ever. Should she trust the alchemists - or her heart?Praise for Richelle Mead:''Exciting, empowering and un-put-downable.'' MTV''s Hollywood Crush''We''re suckers for it!'' - Entertainment WeeklyAlso available in the Bloodlines series:Bloodlines (Book 1)Bloodlines: The Golden Lily (Book 2)Bloodlines: The Indigo Spell (Book 3)Bloodlines: The Fiery Heart (Book 4)And don''t miss: Bloodlines: Silver Shadows (Book 5)Discover where the story began in the Vampire Academy series:*NOW A MAJOR FILM*Vampire Academy (Book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The death and burial of Addie Bundren is told by members of her family, as they cart the coffin to Jefferson, Mississippi, to bury her among her people. And as the intense desires, fears and rivalries of the family are revealed in the vernacular of the Deep South, Faulkner presents a portrait of extraordinary power - as epic as the Old Testament, as American as Huckleberry Finn.

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''DELICIOUS'' STYLIST''''BINGEWORTHY'' NITA PROSE''FANTASTIC'' BELFAST TELEGRAPH''RAZOR-SHARP'' ABIGAIL DEANYou know who.You don''t know why. Alice only meant to stop the intruder.She didn''t mean to hit him so hard. She didn''t mean to kill him.The police conclude that she acted in self-defence, but wracked with guilt, Alice sets out to apologise to Linda, the mother of the young man she killed - only to find she is unable to come clean about who she really is. Without meaning to, Alice finds herself drawn more and more into Linda''s world, struggling to balance her growing obsession with starting a prestigious new job, caring for her daughter and being there for her husband. But as Alice learns more about Ezra - and finds herself uncomfortably enmeshed with his family - she begins to wonder whether she really has the full picture about why he came to her house that day.This latest simmering suspense novel from the internationally bestselling Katherine Faulkner is an unputdownable must-read that will have you hooked from the first twist to the last.

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''DELICIOUS'' STYLIST''''BINGEWORTHY'' NITA PROSE''FANTASTIC'' BELFAST TELEGRAPH''RAZOR-SHARP'' ABIGAIL DEANYou know who.You don''t know why. Alice only meant to stop the intruder.She didn''t mean to hit him so hard. She didn''t mean to kill him.The police conclude that she acted in self-defence, but wracked with guilt, Alice sets out to apologise to Linda, the mother of the young man she killed - only to find she is unable to come clean about who she really is. Without meaning to, Alice finds herself drawn more and more into Linda''s world, struggling to balance her growing obsession with starting a prestigious new job, caring for her daughter and being there for her husband. But as Alice learns more about Ezra - and finds herself uncomfortably enmeshed with his family - she begins to wonder whether she really has the full picture about why he came to her house that day.This latest simmering suspense novel from the internationally bestselling Katherine Faulkner is an unputdownable must-read that will have you hooked from the first twist to the last.

Objev podobné jako The Break-In - Katherine Faulkner

SHE HELPED CREATE NAZI GERMANY'S DEADLIEST PROPAGANDA. THEN SHE HELPED DESTROY THE REGIME THAT MADE IT. From Hollywood dreams to Nazi nightmares—the truth Sally Faulkner kept buried from the world for decades. Dancing in the Darkness tells the shocking story of an ambitious American filmmaker whose pursuit of stardom led her from 1930s Hollywood to the heart of the Nazi propaganda empire. Her journey reveals one of the most extraordinary- and morally complex- untold stories of World War II. A chance meeting with legendary director Leni Riefenstahl changes Sally's life forever. Swept from the sets of Gone with the Wind to Berlin's Babelsberg Studios, Sally finds herself entangled in Joseph Goebbel’s brutal propaganda machine, working alongside infamous filmmaker Veit Harlan and his wife and leading actress Kristina Söderbaum. From documenting the invasion of Poland to filming inside the Lodz ghetto, Sally’s ambition blinds her to the horror around her- until the premiere of Jud Süss, the vicious anti-Semitic film she helped produce, brings devastating moral reckoningBut this is only the start of Sally's story. When Sally rejects Goebbels' advances, he has her thrown into Berlin’s infamous Plötzensee Prison. Against all odds, she escapes the Third Reich with her life—and a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Do you know the difference between a blep and a boop? Or that dogs can detect a faint heat source from a distance away with just their cold noses? Combining a mix of interesting pup trivia, pooch idiosyncrasies, and new playful language from social media, this A to Z is a pawsome celebration of the special, and often very funny, relationship between our favorite pets and their adoring humans. From Afghans and Australian Shepherds all the way through to Yorkshire Terriers and Zoomies, The Dog Lover's A to Z mixes Clare Faulkner’s adorable illustrations with funny, engaging written entries to create a charming guide that's the perfect gift for dog lovers everywhere.

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''Between grief and nothing I will take grief''In New Orleans in 1937, a man and woman embark on a headlong flight into the wilderness of illicit passion, fleeing her husband and the temptations of respectability. In Mississippi ten years earlier, a convict sets forth across a flooded river, risking his one chance at freedom to rescue a pregnant woman. From these separate stories Faulkner composes a symphony of deliverance and damnation, survival and self-sacrifice, a novel in which elemental danger is juxtaposed with fatal injuries of the spirit.

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A unique spiritual and astrological guide to deepening your relationships and romantic connections - or finding the love of your lifeWe are each made of stardust, and understanding how the cosmos affects us provides critical insight into our lives, our well-being, and matters of the heart. Tune into these pages to find· how each sign matches up with the others;· the potential and challenges of each pairing;· interactive journaling prompts;· perspective into your past unions;· a deeper understanding of your partnerships in romance, family, and friendship;· what it looks like when a particular match flows well - or not so well.Follow Carolyne Faulkner''s Dynamic Astrology™ approach for a simple, tried-and-tested framework to the signs and planets that explains how harmonious each match is likely to be, as well as how to build a solid foundation for a forever love.

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The DEBUT NOVEL that you won''t be able to resist falling in love with. Heart-warming romance and a breath-taking countryside escape - this is the PERFECT summer read . . .''A lovely debut, full of fun and colour'' BELLA OSBORNE''A heart-warming and uplifting romance - the perfect summer read!'' HOLLY MARTIN''Such a fun ride! Faulkner brings colour and humour to every line in this hoot of a debut. If you''re looking for a big splash of bright sunshine in your life, this is it'' PERNILLE HUGHESFALLING IN LOVE ISN''T ALWAYS SO BLACK AND WHITE . . .When vibrant but penniless Lexie is dumped by her posh boyfriend who is looking for a more financially suitable match, she decides to pack up her beloved orange campervan Penny in search of a new path. Stumbling upon a vacancy at a family-run paint company in the Cotswolds, Lexie believes she''s found her perfect match . . .Lexie arrives at Nutgrass Hall, home of Carrington Paints, but it seems that owner Benedict Carrington is less than impressed with her arrival, and Lexie realises she''ll have her work cut out for her if she''s to convince stuffy "Beige Ben" to trust her with rescuing his ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE PERFECT ASTROLOGY GIFT FOR THE ZODIAC LOVER IN YOUR LIFE!Nobody''s future is written in the stars, but we can use the stars to help write our future.For thousands of years people have looked to the night sky for the answers to life''s problems. Today''s practice is a far cry from newspaper horoscopes and fortune-telling, but instead uses the ancient wisdom of astrology to help us better understand our choices and ourselves. It''s not about prescriptive descriptions of personality and fate, but about putting the individual at the centre of decision making.In The Signs, Carolyne Faulkner describes with warmth and humour the qualities associated with each star sign - the good and the bad - and explains how you can use your birth chart (a map of the night sky at the time you were born) to make smarter choices, avoid triggers to stress and forge stronger relationships. This is a clear and simple guide to using the stars to take control of every aspect of your life.

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“This is the book that will help you finally put your self-doubt to rest and awaken you to your brilliance.” — Nakeia Homer, author of I Hope This HelpsEverywhere we look, we’re bombarded with millions of ways we can transform ourselves. But while often a worthwhile goal, this drive to be our best selves can also be overwhelming and stressful. Alison Faulkner has been there, and is here to remind us that nothing external can give us worth or value-- we’re already awesome, what we need to do is learn how to recognize our inherent awesomeness and then step into our true power. In You’re Already Awesome, Alison shares with honesty, vulnerability, and a whole lot of humor, personal stories and twelve powerful shifts that help us shift back into an awareness of our awesomeness. The tools in each chapter are tried and true methods that she has used herself and with countless clients to build successful businesses and step into the life of their dreams.

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This beautifully illustrated guide shows readers how to harness the power of numerology to interpret the hidden messages from the universe. In a world full of uncertainty, you can always count on numbers. Sacred numerological sequences, otherwise known as numerology, are a way of interpreting the hidden messages behind numbers. Be it angel numbers, soul numbers, or life path numbers, assigning mystical meaning to specific numbers and the practice of using numbers to align with the divine dates as far back as the 8th century BC. You only have to take a leaf from the book of Nature to see how our seemingly spontaneous and chaotic universe has and continues to form using a very precise and orderly mathematical system. In this beautifully illustrated book, well-known astrologer and life coach Carolyne Faulkner reveals the order behind the main methods in numerology and condenses them to show you how to fast-track the art and trust your intuition to help you chart your life path and read the messages from the universe.

Objev podobné jako Find Your Life Path - Carolyne Faulkner

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Absinth - země původu Česká republika, objem 0,5 l, obsah alkoholu 65 %. Zboží určené pro osoby starší 18 let. Přepočet Absinth nebo také francouzsky psáno absinthe je velmi silný alkoholický nápoj, na jehož výrobu se využívají tři základní byliny. Jde o fenykl, anýz a pelyněk. Absinth je typický svou jasně nazelenalou nebo čirou barvou a výraznou vůní zmíněných bylin, z toho důvodu má označení „zelená víla“. Jste-li milovníky jeho výrazné chuti a chcete si jej dopřát v klidu a pohodlí vašeho domova, ať už sami či s vašimi blízkými, pak je tady pro vás absinth Žufánek. Zemí původu je v tomto případě Česká republika. S důrazem na exkluzivitu a výjimečný charakter nabízeného absinthu bylo naplněno omezené množství lahví, které potěší především sběratele tohoto lahodného moku, i opravdové znalce. Produkt obsahuje 65 % alkoholu. Správně naservírovaný absinth dokáže podtrhnout jedinečný zážitek z jeho konzumace. Zásadní přednosti absinthu Mead Base Absinthe 0,5l...

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Elektronická kniha - autor Roman Madzia, 240 stran Kniha George Herbert Mead: tělo, mysl a svět je první komplexní monografií pojednávající o Meadovi v českém prostoru. Jejím předmětem je prezentace a analýza naturalistické filozofie jednání tohoto myslitele a její následná aplikace na rozličné filozofické problémy, jako je problém poznání, sebe-vědomí, sociálního konstrukcionismu, etiky či filozofie dějin. Ústředním tématem této studie je problém epistemologického konstrukcionismu. V tomto ohledu je hlavním autorovým argumentem tvrzení, že konstrukce našeho přirozeného světa se neodehrává „v našich hlavách“, nýbrž v praktickém jednání a aktivním zapojování environmentálních struktur do našich účelově zaměřených aktivit. Práce je rozdělena do tří kapitol. První z nich se zabývá východisky Meadovy teorie jednání (aktu), jakož i pokusem o uvedení této teorie do konstruktivní diskuse s proudy filozofie mysli a kognitivních věd, souhrnně nazývanými „situovaná...

Objev podobné jako George Herbert Mead: tělo, mysl a svět (978-80-738-7784-2)

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Objev podobné jako Lotto MEAD Dívčí tílko, bílá, velikost 164-170

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Kniha - autor Roman Madzia, 240 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Kniha George Herbert Mead: tělo, mysl a svět je první komplexní monografií pojednávající o Meadovi v českém prostoru. Jejím předmětem je prezentace a analýza naturalistické filozofie jednání tohoto myslitele a její následná aplikace na rozličné filozofické problémy, jako je problém poznání, sebe-vědomí, sociálního konstrukcionismu, etiky či filozofie dějin. Ústředním tématem této studie je problém epistemologického konstrukcionismu. V tomto ohledu je hlavním autorovým argumentem tvrzení, že konstrukce našeho přirozeného světa se neodehrává „v našich hlavách“, nýbrž v praktickém jednání a aktivním zapojování environmentálních struktur do našich účelově zaměřených aktivit. Práce je rozdělena do tří kapitol. První z nich se zabývá východisky Meadovy teorie jednání (aktu), jakož i pokusem o uvedení této teorie do konstruktivní diskuse s proudy filozofie mysli a kognitivních věd, souhrnně...

Objev podobné jako George Herbert Mead: tělo, mysl a svět (978-80-7387-784-2)

Kniha George Herbert Mead: tělo, mysl a svět je první komplexní monografií pojednávající o Meadovi v českém prostoru. Jejím předmětem je prezentace a analýza naturalistické filozofie jednání tohoto myslitele a její následná aplikace na rozličné filozofické problémy, jako je problém poznání, sebe-vědomí, sociálního konstrukcionismu, etiky či filozofie dějin. Ústředním tématem této studie je problém epistemologického konstrukcionismu. V tomto ohledu je hlavním autorovým argumentem tvrzení, že konstrukce našeho přirozeného světa se neodehrává "v našich hlavách", nýbrž v praktickém jednání a aktivním zapojování environmentálních struktur do našich účelově zaměřených aktivit. Práce je rozdělena do tří kapitol. První z nich se zabývá východisky Meadovy teorie jednání (aktu), jakož i pokusem o uvedení této teorie do konstruktivní diskuse s proudy filozofie mysli a kognitivních věd, souhrnně nazývanými "situovaná kognice" (A. Clark, D. D. Hutto, M. Johnson, H. Maturana, A. Noë a další). V kapitole druhé se autor věnuje genezi a analýze Meadovy koncepce významového symbolu, (sebe)vědomí a komunikace. V kapitole třetí naopak ukazuje místo těchto teorií v Meadově sociální psychologii, morální filozofii a filozofii dějin.

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V šesté části série Vampýrské Akademie: Poslední oběť od autorky Richelle Mead se rozhoduje o všem! Královna je mrtvá a svět Morojů už nikdy nebude jako dřív! Vražda. Láska. Zrada. A také poslední oběť, kterou je třeba přinést. Rose čelí obvinění z vraždy. Lissa chce uplatnit svůj nárok na královský trůn. Ne, teď už mezi nimi doopravdy nebude nic takové jako dřív…

Objev podobné jako Vampýrská akademie 6 - Poslední oběť - Richelle Mead