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Mr Five Per Cent - Jonathan Conlin
Winner of the BAC Wadsworth Prize for Business History 2020 When Calouste Gulbenkian died in 1955 at the age of 86, he was the richest man in the world, known as 'Mr Five Per Cent' for his personal share of Middle East oil. The son of a wealthy Armenian merchant in Istanbul, for half a century he brokered top-level oil deals, concealing his mysterious web of business interests and contacts within a labyrinth of Asian and European cartels, and convincing governments and oil barons alike of his impartiality as an 'honest broker'. Today his name is known principally through the Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon, to which his spectacular art collection and most of his vast wealth were bequeathed. Gulbenkian's private life was as labyrinthine as his business dealings. He insisted on the highest 'moral values', yet ruthlessly used his wife's charm as a hostess to further his career, and demanded complete obedience from his family, whom he monitored obsessively. As a young man he lived a champagne lifestyle, escorting actresses and showgirls, and in later life - on doctor's orders - he slept with a succession of discreetly provided young women. Meanwhile he built up a superb art collection which included Rembrandts and other treasures sold to him by Stalin from the Hermitage Museum. Published to mark the 150th anniversary of his birth, Mr Five Per Cent reveals Gulbenkian's complex and many-sided existence. Written with full access to the Gulbenkian Foundation's archives, this is the fascinating story of the man who more than anyone else helped shape the modern oil industry.
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The Met - Jonathan Conlin
New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world’s greatest cultural institutions. Its holdings encompass a vast range—including paintings, sculptures, costumes, instruments, and arms and armor—and span millennia, from ancient Egypt and Greece to Islamic art to European Old Masters and modern artists. How did the Met amass this trove, and what do the experiences of the people who bought, restored, catalogued, visited, and watched over these works tell us about the museum?This book is a groundbreaking bottom-up history of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exploring both its triumphs and its failings. Jonathan Conlin tells the stories of the people who have shaped the museum—from curators and artists to museumgoers and security guards—and the communities that have made it their own. Highlighting inequalities of wealth, race, and gender, he exposes the hidden costs of the museum’s reliance on “robber barons†and oligarchs, the exclusionary immigration policies that influenced the foundation of the American Wing, and the obstacles faced by women curators. Drawing on extensive interviews with past and current staff, Conlin brings the story up to the present, including the museum’s troubled 150th anniversary in 2020. As the Met faces continued controversy, this book offers a timely account of the people behind an iconic institution and a compelling case for the museum’s vision of shared human creativity.
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Mr Wilder and Me - Jonathan Coe
**The dazzling new novel from the prize-winning, bestselling author of Middle England** 'As good as anything he's written - a novel to cherish' Observer _______________________________________________________ In the heady summer of 1977, a naive young woman called Calista sets out from Athens to venture into the wider world. On a Greek island that has been turned into a film set, she finds herself working for the famed Hollywood director Billy Wilder, about whom she knows almost nothing. But the time she spends in this glamorous, unfamiliar new life will change her for good. While Calista is thrilled with her new adventure, Wilder himself is living with the realisation that his star may be on the wane. Rebuffed by Hollywood, he has financed his new film with German money, and when Calista follows him to Munich for the shooting of further scenes, she finds herself joining him on a journey of memory into the dark heart of his family history. In a novel that is at once a tender coming-of-age story and an intimate portrait of one of cinema's most intriguing figures, Jonathan Coe turns his gaze on the nature of time and fame, of family and the treacherous lure of nostalgia. When the world is catapulting towards change, do you hold on for dear life or decide it's time to let go?
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Grayson Perry - Mr Grayson Perry
A fully illustrated catalogue of new work and texts by Sir Grayson Perry to accompany a landmark exhibition at the Wallace Collection in celebration of the artist''s 65th birthday.This publication accompanies a major exhibition created and curated by Grayson Perry at the Wallace Collection. The Collection’s famous portrait of Madame de Pompadour (1759) by François Boucher has long fascinated Perry, as have a great many other pieces including its superb group of portrait miniatures and an early eighteenth-century bronze of Mezzetin, soulfully strumming his guitar. Perry has created a fictional persona, Shirley Smith, who believes herself to be the rightful heir to Hertford House’s treasures – and indeed, the entire Wallace Collection. Through this identity, a series of new artworks have been made – inspired and influenced by those in the Collection – intended to decorate an imagined family home, complete with ancestral portraits, Old Masters and priceless antiques. Delusions of Grandeur presents this fantasy world and playfully explores themes including the meaning of home and how it creates a sense of safety, the gendering of decoration, perfection versus authenticity, and the exquisite and pretty versus the brutality and pomp of masculinity. And through the backstory of Shirley Smith, the transformative and healing nature of art is demonstrated.This book presents Perry’s new works in a variety of media: ceramic, sculpture, textile and works on paper, which themselves complement the diversity and range of objects found within the Collection itself. This landmark exhibition marking Perry’s 65th birthday is both a meditation and an introspection and offers an elaborate commentary on the very nature of making and collecting art.
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A Political History of the World - Jonathan Holslag
A three-thousand year history of the world that examines the causes of war and the search for peaceIn three thousand years of history, China has spent at least eleven centuries at war. The Roman Empire was in conflict during at least 50 per cent of its lifetime. Since 1776, the United States has spent over one hundred years at war. The dream of peace has been universal in the history of humanity. So why have we so rarely been able to achieve it? In A Political History of the World, Jonathan Holslag has produced a sweeping history of the world, from the Iron Age to the present, that investigates the causes of conflict between empires, nations and peoples and the attempts at diplomacy and cosmopolitanism. A birds-eye view of three thousand years of history, the book illuminates the forces shaping world politics from Ancient Egypt to the Han Dynasty, the Pax Romana to the rise of Islam, the Peace of Westphalia to the creation of the United Nations.This truly global approach enables Holslag to search for patterns across different eras and regions, and explore larger questions about war, diplomacy, and power. Has trade fostered peace? What are the limits of diplomacy? How does environmental change affect stability? Is war a universal sin of power? At a time when the threat of nuclear war looms again, this is a much-needed history intended for students of international politics, and anyone looking for a background on current events.
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Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell - Clarke Susanna
1806. England is beleaguered by the long war, and centuries have passed since magicians faded from view. But one remains: the reclusive Mr Norrell.Proceeding to London, he raises a woman from the dead and summons an army of ghostly ships to terrify the French. Yet the cautious Norrell is challenged by the emergence of another magician. Young, handsome and daring, Jonathan Strange is his very antithesis.So begins a dangerous battle between these two great men – which overwhelms that between England and France. And soon their own secret dabblings with the dark arts are going to cause more trouble than they can imagine…
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Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell - Clarke Susanna
1806. England is beleaguered by the long war, and centuries have passed since magicians faded from view. But one remains: the reclusive Mr Norrell.Proceeding to London, he raises a woman from the dead and summons an army of ghostly ships to terrify the French. Yet the cautious Norrell is challenged by the emergence of another magician. Young, handsome and daring, Jonathan Strange is his very antithesis.So begins a dangerous battle between these two great men – which overwhelms that between England and France. And soon their own secret dabblings with the dark arts are going to cause more trouble than they can imagine…
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Conley Arthur: Sweet Soul Music - LP (0349783714)
LP vinyl - Vinylová reedice alba, které původně vyšlo v roce 1967. Americký soulový zpěvák Arthur Lee Conley se nejvýrazněji proslavil v roce 1967 hitem Sweet Soul Music. Vinylová reedice alba, které původně vyšlo v roce 1967. Americký soulový zpěvák Arthur Lee Conley se nejvýrazněji proslavil v roce 1967 hitem Sweet Soul Music. Conley pocházel z Georgie a nejprve působil jako zpěvák v kapele Arthur amp; The Corvets, později spolupracoval se soulovým králem Otisem Reddingem, jenž se stal jeho mentorem. Seznam stop LP1 Sweet Soul Music (Mono) / Take Me (Just As I Am) [Mono] / Who #039;s Foolin #039; Who (Mono) / There #039;s a Place for Us (Mono) / I Can #039;t Stop (No, No, No,) [Mono] / Wholesale Love (Mono) / I #039;m a Lonely Stranger (Mono) / I #039;m Gonna Forget About You (Mono) / Let Nothing Separate Us (Mono) / Where You Lead Me (Mono)
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PEAK - Chip Conley
Proven principles for sustainable success, with new leadership insight PEAK is the popular, transformative guide to doing business better, written by a seasoned entrepreneur/CEO who has disrupted his favorite industry not once, but twice. Author Chip Conley, founder and former CEO of one of the world’s largest boutique hotel companies, turned to psychologist Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs at a time when his company was in dire need. And years later, when the young founders of Airbnb asked him to help turn their start-up home sharing company into a world-class hospitality giant, Conley once again used the principles he’d developed in PEAK. In the decade since this book's first edition, Conley's PEAK strategy has been developed on six continents in organizations in virtually every industry. The author’s foundational premise is that great leaders become amateur psychologists by understanding the unique needs of three key relationships—with employees, customers, and investors—and this message has resonated with every kind of leader and company including some of the world’s best-known, from Apple to Facebook. Avid users of PEAK have found that the principles create greater loyalty and differentiation with their key stakeholders. This new second edition includes in-depth examples of real-world PEAK companies, including the author’s own at Airbnb, and exclusive PEAK leadership practices that will take you—and your company's performance—to new heights. Whether you're at a startup or a Fortune 500 company, at a for-profit, nonprofit, or governmental organization, this book can help you and your people reach potential you never realized you had. Understand how Maslow's hierarchy makes for winning business practicesLearn how PEAK drove some of today's top businesses to successHelp employees reach their full potential—and beyond Transform the customer experience and keep investors happy The PEAK framework succeeds because it elevates the business from the inside out. These same principles apply in the boardroom, the breakroom, and your living room at home, and have proven to be the foundation of healthy, fulfilled lives. Even if you think you're doing great, you could always be doing better—and PEAK gives you a roadmap to the next level.
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Wisdom at Work - Chip Conley
''An engaging, timely exploration of how to bring more wisdom into our work lives'' Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals''This is exactly what we need right now!'' Brené BrownDo you want to reinvent the second half of your career?------------------------------------------------------------Chip Conley ignites a bold, urgent conversation about age and ageism in the workplace, He liberates the term ''elder'' from the stigma of ''elderly'', and reveals the value of wisdom that can only be accrued through years on the planet. Wisdom at Work will teach you how to be indispensable in the second half of your working life.''Anyone feeling jaded, jejune or just plain past it at work can read this book in a morning and feel revived'' The Financial Times
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Love, Hope - Juliet Ann Conlin
An unexpected letter. An unlikely friendship. A chance to start again.Ever since she first picked up a violin, Hope Sullivan dreamed of going to music college, joining an orchestra and travelling the world with her best friend Janey. But when her parents were killed in a car accident on the way to one of her recitals, she gave it all up to look after her younger sister, Autumn. Ten years later, Janey is living their dream on her own, Autumn is flourishing as a doctor and Hope''s life is smaller and less musical than ever.Arnold Quince had the happiest of lives - until he lost his beloved wife Marion. Once the life and soul of the village, he withdrew into his grief and pushed all his friends away. Now, five years on, he is sick, lonely and just counting down the years until he can be with Marion again.When Hope and Arnold are pushed into writing to one another, neither has any idea how much their life is about to change.********Readers love Juliet Ann Conlin!''The engaging characters that I''ve come to expect from this talented author. Highly recommend.'' - 5 STARS''This book drew me in. Insightful and compelling.''- 5 STARS''A moving and gripping novel.'' - 5 STARS''Beautifully written, heartwarming, heartbreaking and a great story'' - 5 STARS''I didn''t want this book to end'' - 5 STARS
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Training for Two - Gina Conley
Go beyond traditional pregnancy fitness with this trimester-based program of safe, smart prenatal exercises to help you build strength, maintain fitness, and prepare your body for childbirth. “Should I exercise while pregnant?” The answer is a resounding yes! Strength-based prenatal exercises have been proven to lead to a variety of positive health outcomes. Safe to perform in most cases, they can actively lead to a smoother and healthier pregnancy, better labor experience, faster recovery, and possibly even a healthier newborn. Written by Gina Conley, a certified personal trainer specializing in prenatal fitness and registered birth doula,Training for Two is the active woman’s guide to exercising while expecting. Unlike other pregnancy fitness books that take a more general approach, Training for Two specifically focuses on strengthening the body and preparing it to give birth.Research-backed and comprehensive, this definitive prenatal fitness guide features over 200 photos to help you absorb the material and perform the movements with confidence. Organized by trimester, the book includes: Common strength-focused exercises like squats, deadlifts, lunges, and rows, modified as necessary to be safely and comfortably performed while pregnantEasy exercises and workouts to open the body and prepare for laborAn overview of common pregnancy complications and how they affect your exercise regimenA postpartum chapter focusing on recovery and mobility in the first six weeks after birthWhat to expect and what questions to ask during your prenatal appointmentsAnd more! Based on the popular prenatal fitness programs and childbirth classes offered by MamasteFit, Training for Two aims to educate, support, and empower expectant mamas everywhere to stay strong and comfortable during their pregnancy and delivery.This is the perfect book for expectant athletes, trainers, fitness enthusiasts, experienced gym goers, and active women looking for a more serious approach to prenatal fitness.
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Complete Hip And Thigh Diet - Rosemary Conley
As thousands of successful slimmers have testified, the Complete Hip and Thigh Diet is, quite simply, the diet that works. Slimmers the world over have trimmed inches off those parts other diets failed to reach, transforming their shape and improving their health. And what''s more - those unwanted inches have stayed away! This fully updated and expanded edition of Rosemary Conley''s diet book provides further evidence of the diet''s long-term success. With a wider selection of flexible menus, over 150 recipes, more options for vegetarians, maintenance instructions and straightforward fat-charts, and a new programme of exercises for the hips and thighs, dieting has never been simpler. There''s plenty to eat and no calories or units to count, just incredible results to enjoy! The perfect diet book for people who want to lose weight without the bore of calorie counting.
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Boy Erased - Garrard Conley
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING LUCAS HEDGES, RUSSELL CROWE AND NICOLE KIDMAN, AND WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JOEL EDGERTON‘A necessary, beautiful book’ Garth Greenwell, author of What Belongs to You‘A brilliant memoir’ GuardianThe son of a Baptist pastor and deeply embedded in church life in small town Arkansas, as a young man Garrard Conley was terrified and conflicted about his sexuality.When Garrard was a nineteen-year-old college student, he was outed to his parents, and was forced to make a life-changing decision: either agree to attend a church-supported conversion therapy program that promised to “cure†him of homosexuality; or risk losing family, friends, and the God he had prayed to every day of his life. Through an institutionalised Twelve-Step Program heavy on Bible study, he was supposed to emerge heterosexual, ex-gay, cleansed of impure urges and stronger in his faith in God for his brush with sin. Instead, even when faced with a harrowing and brutal journey, Garrard found the strength and understanding to break out in search of his true self and forgiveness.By confronting his buried past and the burden of a life lived in shadow, Garrard traces the complex relationships among family, faith, and community. At times heartbreaking, at times triumphant, this memoir is a testament to love that survives despite all odds.
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All My Friends Are Invisible - Jonathan Joly
A mesmeric, harrowing and uplifting childhood memoir that will open up much-needed conversations about identity and mental health''This will blow you away''- Stylist''Joly''s prose is sensitive and heartbreaking...darkly compelling'' - Business Post''An extraordinary and thought-provoking memoir'' - Belfast TelegraphIt was an ordinary day in 2016. In Gatwick Airport, Jonathan and his wife Anna were having breakfast with their two little children while waiting for their flight to be called. And then it happened, a familiar sensation that Jonathan hadn''t had for decades: an out-of-body experience that transported him to another place, the safe place he used to escape to in his mind when he was a boy. Because growing up in conservative 1980s Dublin, where there was little tolerance for children who were ''different'', Jonathan Joly was, indeed, a different sort of child: creative, expressive, and - on the inside - a girl. The limitations of the people around him to understand his differences led to years of tyrannical bullying and abuse, forcing him to withdraw within himself to the point of clinical absence. His only chance for survival was the inner world he created for himself, rich with loving and supportive friends and playmates, that only he could see. Jonathan''s invisible friends were his lifeline, and on that day at the airport, they came flooding back, and have remained with him to this day. This extraordinary childhood memoir is not only an important, thought-provoking and exhilarating read, it gives hope and community for all those who have ever felt ''other'', and proves how vital it is to provide children with the safe space to be themselves. In All My Friends are Invisible, Jonathan Joly, known widely as one of social media''s most successful content creators, shares the secret he''s kept hidden these many years. He shows the beautiful world he retreated to time and time again when life was unbearable for his ''skin machine''. Most importantly, he introduces us to his invisible friends, and in so doing you may be transported back to the friends you had as a child that no one else could see, and who may have saved you, too.''When you find yourself living in a world that doesn''t understand you, and you lack any connection to anyone or any place, you are faced with few options. You can choose to leave this world and hope whatever lies beyond ends up being better, or you can create your own. It will require grit, hardship, pain and suffering, but the rewards will be great, and the journey will be greater, and the adventures will be endless. So, at a very young age and faced with these options, I chose the latter.''
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Please Mr Panda - Steve Antony
Learn to say ''please'' with Mr Panda in this charmingly funny picture book which has been entertaining families for 10 years! Mr Panda has a tray of doughnuts. Patiently and politely, Mr Panda asks his friends if they would like one. Each animal says yes, but without the all-important ''please''! Is anyone worthy of Mr Panda''s doughnuts?This special edition with a super-shiny gold doughnut on the cover is the perfect way to celebrate Mr Panda''s 10th anniversary! "An ideal book for kids to learn about good manners." The Sun"Simple yet funny enough for multiple readings." Kirkus"Does the job beautifully." The Times (Children''s Book of the Week) Look out for more books starring the grumpy (but loveable!) Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date! Thank You Mr Panda I''ll Wait Mr Panda Goodnight Mr PandaMr Panda''s ColoursMr Panda''s FeelingsWash Your Hands, Mr Panda!
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The Physio - Jonathan Smith
The Physio is an incredibly powerful, and totally unforgettable, narrative that explores the present and the past of author, Jonathan Smith, a man whose life has been upended by Parkinsons - a condition that threatens to take away his independence and identity. As he painstakingly relearns to perform the simplest tasks with his left hand, he is forced to confront his limitations and the reality of his condition. But it is within the walls of the physiotherapy room that Jonathan finds an unexpected ally in Clare, his physiotherapist - whose expertise and adventurous spirit challenge him to push beyond his boundaries. As Jonathan grapples with the frustrations of daily life, Clare becomes more than just a therapist; she becomes a mentor and confidante. Their relationship, rooted in mutual respect and understanding, blossoms as they share stories, fears, and laughter - each session a step closer to Jonathan''s physical and emotional healing. But the book is also a vivid account of the books and plays that he has written as well as those that he has read, and one begins to understand that this is not just a book about healing but an autobiography, a total life, viewed through the lens of literature.
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Mr Men Little Miss: The Rugby Match - Adam Hargreaves
It’s time for a very important rugby match!The Mr Men Little Miss rugby team are about to play the biggest match of their lives and Mr Strong has some good players up his sleeve: Mr Greedy, the one-man scrum, Mr Tickle with his outstanding tackles and the fastest player of them all, Mr Rush. But with Mr Forgetful forgetting which sport they are playing, Mr Jelly running away in fear when he sees the other team and Mr Bounce getting bounced out of the ground, it''s not looking very hopeful.Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events … and even a trip to the moon.These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.
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Mr. Calm - Adam Hargreaves
The bestselling children’s books series for over 50 years!Drum roll please… the new Mr Men chosen by the public is Mr Calm!It’s time to meet Mr Calm, who is quite possibly the calmest person in the world. He appreciates the simple pleasures in life and nothing can upset or disturb him, which means he’s a calm head in a crisis. But unfortunately not all his friends approach life in the same way. Can Mr Calm help them to change their ways?Fifty years after Mr Tickle, the very first Mr Men book was published, the public voted for the next two new characters from Little Miss Brave, Mr Calm, Little Miss Energy, Mr Brilliant and Little Miss Kind. A rather relaxed Mr Calm stayed true to his name and was calmly selected alongside Little Miss Brave, as one of the two most popular characters.The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?
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Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire - Andy Stanton
Completely hilarious … kind of The League of Gentlemen for kids'' Zoe BallShabba me whiskers! It''s a bold new look for Mr Gum, the best-selling cult classic, ready for a new generation of nibbleheads.Mr Gum is back in this second hilarious book and he''s as nasty as ever! In fact, he''s absolutely grimsters. But this book''s not just about him. Meet a gingerbread man named Alan Taylor who has electric muscles! Plus, all our favourite characters are also back: the little girl called Polly, the evil butcher called Billy William The Third, and the very wise man, Friday O''Leary. And, who could forget loveable Jake the dog, or the angry fairy who lives in Mr Gum''s bathtub and whacks him on the head with a frying-pan?Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire is the second book in the internationally best-selling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award.Don''t miss Mr Gum''s other villainously brilliant adventures…You''re a Bad Man, Mr Gum!Mr Gum and the Biscuit BillionaireMr Gum and the GoblinsMr Gum and the Power CrystalsMr Gum and the Dancing BearWhat''s for Dinner, Mr Gum?Mr Gum and the Cherry TreeMr Gum and the Secret HideoutAndy Stanton studied English at Oxford but they kicked him out. Before becoming a children’s writer he was a film script reader, a market researcher, an NHS lackey, a part-time sparrow and a grape. He is best known for the hilarious, bestselling and award-winning Mr Gum series and has also written picture books, including Danny McGee Drinks the Sea. Andy lives in North London and likes cartoons, books and music (even jazz).David Tazzyman studied illustration at Manchester Metropolitan University. As well as illustrating the Mr Gum series, he has illustrated many picture books including Eleanor''s Eyebrows, You Can''t Take an Elephant on the Bus, Michael Rosen''s Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots and My Mum''s Growing Down by Laura Dockrill. He lives in Leicester with his wife and three sons.
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Mr Gum and the Power Crystals - Andy Stanton
Completely hilarious … kind of The League of Gentlemen for kids'' Zoe BallShabba me whiskers! It''s a bold new look for Mr Gum, the best-selling cult classic, ready for a new generation of nibbleheads.Can it really be true that there’s an ancient curse on the town of Lamonic Bibber? And you guessed it, that old roo-de-lally Mr Gum and his trusty sidekick Billy William the Third have something to do with it. But … our favourite heroes Polly and Friday and the gingerbread biscuit Alan Taylor (only 15.24 cm tall) are determined to save the town (sigh of relief).Mr Gum andthePower Crystals is the fourth book in the internationally best-selling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award.Don''t miss Mr Gum''s other villainously brilliant adventures…You''re a Bad Man, Mr Gum!Mr Gum and the Biscuit BillionaireMr Gum and the GoblinsMr Gum and the Power CrystalsMr Gum and the Dancing BearWhat''s for Dinner, Mr Gum?Mr Gum and the Cherry TreeMr Gum and the Secret HideoutAndy Stanton studied English at Oxford but they kicked him out. Before becoming a children’s writer he was a film script reader, a market researcher, an NHS lackey, a part-time sparrow and a grape. He is best known for the hilarious, bestselling and award-winning Mr Gum series and has also written picture books, including Danny McGee Drinks the Sea. Andy lives in North London and likes cartoons, books and music (even jazz).David Tazzyman studied illustration at Manchester Metropolitan University. As well as illustrating the Mr Gum series, he has illustrated many picture books including Eleanor''s Eyebrows, You Can''t Take an Elephant on the Bus, Michael Rosen''s Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots and My Mum''s Growing Down by Laura Dockrill. He lives in Leicester with his wife and three sons.
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Masterclass in Drawing & Painting Animals - Jonathan Truss
Animals are fascinating subjects in art. The sight of a cat curled up in the sun will soothe; an image of a rampaging elephant inspires awe. Soaring birds instantly evoke a desire for space and freedom. These and many other scenes and emotions can be captured on paper or canvas with a little training and lots of practice., Perhaps you are interested in your pet's behaviour, in safari holidays, in bird watching, or the in behaviour of insects and small animals in their natural environments. For an artist, there is a wealth of inspiration to tap into in the animal kingdom. In this book, mammals and amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish and insects are all depicted in beautiful artworks, tutorials and project exercises by leading artists. Follow along with step-by-step text and photography, gaining invaluable advice and tips on the way., Jonathan Truss is an inspiring artist who specializes in oil and acrylic paintings of wild animals. He expertly guides readers through artistic basics in the tutorial section, looking at drawing and painting fur, claws, eyes, scales and many other animal traits. The movement of animals is discussed, and Jonathan's artworks show how to convey their energy in paintings and sketches. Other professional artists including Trudy Friend and Jonathan Latimer have contributed to the tutorial section, and media including pencils, charcoal, pen and ink, pastels, watercolours, acrylics, gouche and oils are covered., In the galleries, Sarah Hoggett provides expert commentary on artworks by professional artists, discussing how they have achieved various effects in their work. Sarah has also worked with several established animal artists to produce 30 great step-by-step projects for readers to follow along with. Subjects include geese on a lily pond by Robert Greenhalf, pelicans in flight by Jonathan Latimer, a buzzing bee by Lucie McDonald and a galloping dog by Abigail Edgar. Work through them all or pick and choose your favourite media or compositions., The book is fully illustrated with more than 800 photographs, making it an inspiring and easy-to-follow guide for artists. It is designed to build confidence in students, empowering them to create their own compositions of the animal subjects that most inspire them., Learn to produce beautiful studies of animals, observing the behaviour, movement, textures and spirit that make each creature a unique subject, Master the techniques required for successful paintings and drawings, working with pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolours, gouache, acrylics and oils, Enjoy one-on-one tuition with a well-respected wildlife artist, whose work will inspire and guide you to build your own portfolio, Once you have practised basics such as fur, claws, teeth and scales, move on to some inspiring quick sketches, injecting energy into your animal portraits., Work through 30 beautiful and unique projects by professional artists, following step by step to produce stunning portraits of mammals, insects, birds and fish on your paper or canvas , This practical guide to the art of drawing and painting animals contains 800 fabulous images, expert tips and solid advice, to inspire beginners and help intermediate artists move to the next level,
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Jonathan Becker - Jonathan Becker
‘Epic, stunning, and completely delicious. Jonathan Becker: Lost Time is a fitting legacy for one of the true photographic masters of our age.’ – Graydon Carter, founder and co-editor of Air Mail and former editor of Vanity Fair The first retrospective monograph on photographer Jonathan Becker, one of the great visual storytellers of our time Over the course of five decades, Jonathan Becker has produced a body of evocative photographic work that documents lives of the twentieth-century beau monde. A protégé of legendary Parisian photographer Brassaï and a longtime contributor to Vanity Fair, Becker’s work provides a link between fine-art photography and the notion of the photographer as social observer. Bringing together commissioned and personal work, this stunning collection presents more than 200 images from across Becker’s career, charting his journeys in New York, Paris, London, and Buenos Aires from the 1970s to the 2010s. Portraits of artists Ed Ruscha and Cindy Sherman, writers Arthur Miller and Eudora Welty, musicians David Bowie and Mick Jagger, and others reveal Becker’s exceptional eye and astute sociological observations. The monograph includes an introductory text by the book’s editor, Mark Holborn, along with a narrative text by Becker about his life, travels, and encounters with some of the most well-known figures in the twentieth century. Brilliantly reproduced and housed in a cloth case, this luxurious collection is a captivating and essential book that reveals Becker as one of the premier chroniclers of our time. Includes Becker’s portraits of figures such as: Peter Beard, HRH King Charles III, Fran Lebowitz, Robert Mapplethorpe, Arthur Miller, Jackie O., Gwyneth Paltrow, Cindy Sherman, André Leon Talley, François Truffaut, Gloria Vanderbilt, Gore Vidal, Diana Vreeland, Andy Warhol, and many more.
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The Berlin Shadow - Jonathan Lichtenstein
A formally audacious and deeply moving memoir in three timeframes that confronts the defining trauma of the twentieth century, and its effects on a father and son. In 1939, Jonathan Lichtenstein’s father Hans escaped Nazi-occupied Berlin as a child refugee on the Kindertransport. Almost every member of his family died after Kristallnacht, and, arriving in England to make his way in the world alone, Hans turned his back on his German Jewish culture. Growing up in post-war rural Wales where the conflict was never spoken of, Jonathan and his siblings were at a loss to understand their father’s relentless drive and sometimes eccentric behaviour. As Hans enters old age, he and Jonathan set out to retrace his journey back to Berlin. Published to coincide with the eightieth anniversary, this is a highly compelling account of a father and son’s attempt to emerge from the shadows of history.For readers who enjoyed East West Street, The Berlin Shadow is a beautiful memoir about time, trauma and family. Praise for Jonathan Lichtenstein's work: ‘The writing is keenly observed and emotionally resonant. . . an impressive achievement given the breadth of its reach, from Berlin in the 1930s to Bethlehem today’ New York Times on Memory
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull - Richard Bach
The complete edition of a timeless classic, includes the recently rediscovered Part Four and ‘Last Words’ by Richard Bach.Jonathan Livingston Seagull, the most celebrated inspirational fable of our time, tells the story of a bird determined to be more than ordinary.‘Most gulls don’t bother to learn more than the simplest facts of flight – how to get from shore to food and back again,’ writes author Richard Bach in this allegory about a unique bird named Jonathan Livingston Seagull. ‘For most gulls it is not flying that matters, but eating. For this gull, though, it was not eating that mattered, but flight.’ Flight is indeed the metaphor that makes this story soar.This bestselling modern classic is a fable about seeking a higher purpose in life, even if your flock, tribe or neighbourhood finds your ambition threatening (at one point our beloved gull is even banished from his flock). By not compromising his higher vision, Jonathan learns the meaning of love and kindness and gets the ultimate payoff – transcendence.The dreamy illustrations by Russell Munson provide just the right illustrations for this spirituality classic that has inspired thousands of readers to follow their own path in life and so fulfill their true potential.
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The Penguin History of Modern China - Jonathan Fenby
In 1850, China was the 'sick man of Asia'. Now it is set to become the most powerful nation on earth. The Penguin History of Modern China shows how turbulent that journey has been. For 150 years China has endured as victim of oppression, war and famine. This makes its current position as arguably the most important global superpower all the more extraordinary. Jonathan Fenby's comprehensive account is the definitive guide to this remarkable transformation. 'His book is a miracle of thoroughness, truthfulness and readability - the perfect primer for a time when China is about to enter all our lives' Sunday Telegraph 'Jonathan Fenby's ... illuminating book [is] the first major history that looks at the country with the eyes of the 21st century rather than the 20th' Rana Mitter, Financial Times 'Reads like a novel and is never less than thoughtful and compassionate for the fate of a much-abused people ... [Fenby has] a journalist's eye for telling detail' Herald 'Taut, anecdote-studded ... a great introduction for a general audience, with vivid scene setting and character sketches' Michel Sheridan, Sunday Times 'For an accessible, authoritative, fair and comprehensive and well written account, this would be hard to better' BBC History 'A wonderful history of modern China and a cracking good read' Chris Patten Jonathan Fenby, CBE, has been the editor of the Observer and the South China Morning Post. His books include Generalissimo: Chiang Kai-shek and the China He Lost and Dealing with the Dragon: A Year in the New Hong Kong. He is currently Editor-in-Chief and China Editor of the analytical service, Trusted Sources.
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Around the World in 80 Trees - Jonathan Drori
''Beautiful to behold and to read'' - THE SUNDAY TIMES''An arboreal odyssey'' - NATURE''One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year'' - DAILY MAIL''Jonathan Drori''s deep-seated love of nature is contagious in this tree-by-tree journey across countries and continents. A book to take your time over'' - WIREDJonathan Drori''s number one bestseller, now available in paperback!Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe.In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable. From the trees of Britain, to India''s sacred banyan tree, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration - not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup.Stops on the trip include the lime trees of Berlin''s Unter den Linden boulevard, which intoxicate amorous Germans and hungry bees alike, the swankiest streets in nineteenth-century London, which were paved with Australian eucalyptus wood, and the redwood forests of California, where the secret to the trees'' soaring heights can be found in the properties of the tiniest drops of water.Each of these strange and true tales - populated by self-mummifying monks, tree-climbing goats and ever-so-slightly radioactive nuts - is illustrated by Lucille Clerc, taking the reader on a journey that is as informative as it is beautiful. The book combines history, science and a wealth of quirky detail - there should be surprises for everyone.Perfect for fans of Peter Wohlleben''s The Hidden Life of Trees, this new book will certainly whet the appetite of any tree lover to take an around-the-world trip, or simply visit your local botanic garden. The perfect travel guide for nature enthusiasts.Winner at the Woodland Books of the Year Awards 2018.''An irresistible mix of science, culture, botany, history and vicarious travel'' - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
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Mr. Men: Pocket Library - Roger Hargreaves
Welcome to the Mr. Men Pocket Library – the perfect first introduction for young children to these fun and zany characters! The slipcase, which is packaged in shrink-wrap, features six board book stories about Mr Happy, Mr Messy, Mr Silly, Mr Bump, Mr Strong and Mr Tickle.The storybooks are made of robust board, and their small size and sturdy pages makes them perfect for young children to hold and play with, so they can explore the brightly-coloured images and turn the pages themselves.The pocket size of the slipcase makes it perfect to be enjoyed by young children when you''re out and about – it''s easy to pop into a bag for entertainment on the go. There''s also a second fun feature to the set – the back of the books can be positioned to create one big picture of the Mr Men – children will enjoy helping their parent or guardian move the books into the right position so the full image can be revealed.
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The Federal Theology of Jonathan Edwards - Gilsun Ryu
"The Christ-centered exegesis of Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards is remembered for his sermons and works of theology and philosophy-but he has been overlooked as an exegete. Gilsun Ryu's The Federal Theology of Jonathan Edwards explores how exegesis drove Edwards's focus on the headship of Christ as second Adam-and likewise formed a foundation for his broader theological reasoning and writing, especially on Christ and the covenants. Edwards's distinctive emphases on exegesis, redemptive history, and the harmony of Scripture distinguish him from his Reformed forebears. Ryu's study will help readers appreciate Edwards's contribution as an exegetically informed Reformed theologian"--
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Downland: Paintings by Anna Dillon, Poems by Jonathan Davidson - Jonathan Davidson
Downland is a unique collaboration celebrating the landscape of the North Wessex Downs as seen through the eyes of artist Anna Dillon and poet Jonathan Davidson. Featuring twenty paintings, this is the first extensive publication in book form of Anna Dillon’s vibrant and colourful work. The artworks are complemented by a series of poems from Jonathan Davidson, inspired both by the paintings and by the landscape. Taken together they form a kind of guidebook in paintings and poetry to the most popular stretch of The Ridgeway National Trail. The book includes a map pinpointing the locations that inspired the paintings and the poems.
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Inside Belmarsh - Jonathan Levi and Emma French
THE NEXT BOOK IN THE BESTSELLING INSIDE... PRISON SERIES Following on from the bestselling Inside Broadmoor and Inside Wakefield Prison, Jonathan Levi and Emma French will deploy their trademark combination of exclusive access to prisoner testimony and staff revelations, weaving a compelling, unfiltered story examining the lives and crimes of Belmarsh Prison's most deadly and notorious prisoners. From the Hatton Garden gang to the Securitas robbers, Julian Assange to Jonathan Aitken, they offer unique insights on inmates past and present including Steven Barker, Mark Dixie, Abu Hamza, Michael Adebowale and Wayne Couzens.Through attacks, drugs, gangs and, sometimes, redemption, Emma and Jonathan will discover the truth about what it's like to live and work in 'Hellmarsh', Britain's toughest and most renowned prison.
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Please Mr Panda Board Book - Steve Antony
Learn to say ''Please'' with Mr Panda in this charmingly funny story. In a sturdy board book, perfect for even the youngest readers.Mr Panda has a tray of doughnuts. Patiently and politely, Mr Panda asks his friends if they would like one. Each animal says yes, but without the all-important ''please''! Is anyone worthy of Mr Panda''s doughnuts? "An ideal book for kids to learn about good manners." The Sun"Simple yet funny enough for multiple readings." Kirkus"Does the job beautifully." The Times (Children''s Book of the Week) Look out for more books starring the grumpy (but loveable!) Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date! Thank You Mr Panda I''ll Wait Mr Panda Goodnight Mr PandaMr Panda''s ColoursMr Panda''s Feelings
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A Modest Proposal and Other Writings - Jonathan Swift
The Penguin Classics edition of Jonathan Swift''s savagely satirical A Modest Proposal and Other Writings is edited with an introduction and notes by Carol Fabricant.To ease poverty in Ireland by eating the children of the poor was the satirical ''solution'' suggested by Jonathan Swift in his essay ''A Modest Proposal'' (1729). Here Swift unleashes the full power of his ironic armoury and corrosive wit, finding his targets - the British ruling class and avaricious landlords, and the brutalized Irish, complicit in their own oppression - with deadly precision. His masterly essay is accompanied by a generous selection of prose works, among them pamphlets attacking British rule in his native Ireland, periodical essays critiquing the new capitalist and military classes, a journal detailing his political activities in London, a loving tribute to his beloved ''Stella'' after her death and pieces on such diverse subjects as the absurdities of astrology, the joys of punning and comical rules for servants. Ingenious and unconventional, Swift is revealed here as one of the greatest satirists in the English language.In her introduction to this new edition, Carol Fabricant discusses Swift''s life and turbulent times, his political views and his powers as a writer of complex irony and intricate word play. This volume also includes a chronology, further reading, a glossary, notes and a biographical dictionary.Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was born in Dublin. Sent to Kilkenny Grammar School when he was six, Swift later attended Trinity College, Dublin, where he received his BA degree in 1686. He is considered the foremost prose satirist in the English language, which stemmed from his criticism of Britain''s repressive colonial policies in Ireland. Among Swift''s best known works are his ironic masterpiece, ''A Modest Proposal'' (1729), and his novel, Gulliver''s Travels (1726).If you enjoyed A Modest Proposal, you might like Alexander Pope''s The Rape of the Lock and Other Major Writings, also available in Penguin Classics.
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The Story of God and Us - Jonathan Murphy
Pastor and author Jonathan Murphy provides readers with a framework—a master plot—to the story of all history. This deep exploration of Scripture reveals that God is in complete command of this universe and how He guides everyone''s story: past, present, and future. Good stories make you laugh, cry, fear, dream, hope. They engage our hearts, entertain our minds, and enlighten our souls. God wrote a story—the best story ever!—full of drama, adventure, love, sacrifice, redemption, and has an ending that seems too good to be true. And the greatest thing about God''s story is that we are all part of it. His story provides the meaning of life that brings fulfillment of our desires and purpose for our existence.? The Story of God and Us shows not only what God is doing from creation to eternity, but how everything makes sense as you read the Bible from the beginning of Genesis to the end of Revelation. World history is not made up of random people and events but of divine appointment and purpose. In this book, Jonathan Murphy leads readers to understand how: the meaning of life is essential to a fulfilling relationship and partnership with God; God accomplishes His plans in a pleasing and connecting way; a multidimensional view of Scripture can engage and delight even the most disinterested and distracted; and seeing the big picture can provide a fresh look at how our story clearly fits into God''s. As Jonathan retells God''s story through a fresh lens, Christians will better understand how much God loves them, how He desires us to live with Him and for Him, and why we should invite others into this amazing story every chance that we get!
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Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker - Jonathan Little
This new, expanded, fully updated and revised, edition of 'Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker' is a landmark in poker publishing. Originally published in two volumes in 2011 and 2012 this was both a critical and commercial success. Over the last decade, the understanding of poker has changed dramatically and this new edition fully reflects current thinking on the game. This book will give readers a thorough understanding of everything they need to know about playing tournaments and Jonathan Little is undoubtedly the person best qualified to impart this information. The book is split into seven sections: 1) How Tournaments Work –This explains why tournaments are a highly profitable form of poker and examines the basic concepts that need to be mastered. 2) Playing Deep Stacked –This deals with situations where (most) players have stacks of 50 big blinds or more. All situations are dealt with including pre-flop and all three post-flop streets. There is further information on general topics at this stack depth. 3) Playing Mid Stacked –This deals with situations where the basic stack depth is between 27 and 50 big blinds. These situations are tricky because with the shorter stack, players are often going all-in. This means that very clear adjustments are required compared to the deeper stack strategies. 4) Playing Short Stacked –This section focuses on play below 27 big blinds. Now play is almost exclusively focused on the possiblity of players going all-in. Knowing the correct ranges and plays here is vital to maximise your chances for tournament survival. 5) The Late Stages –As the prospect of serious prize money looms, huge adjustments need to be made. How to play on the bubble and concepts such as risk premium and the Independent Chip Model are fundamental to maximising your chance of landing a major prize and they are all thoroughly explained. 6) Hand Examples –This will test your understanding of everything you have learnt so far. 7) Other Considerations –You can improve your tournament results by also working on your general attitude and approach. This section encompasses all the non-technical aspects of playing, including learning, the mental approach, tells and practical tips. Jonathan Little has dedicated himself to educating players who are keen to improve their poker strategy, and in 2020, he was awarded the prestigious title of Global Poker Index “Poker Personality of the Year” – voted for by the poker-playing public. As well as being an immensely successful professional player with over $7,000,000 in live tournament cashes, Jonathan runs the highly respected coaching site pokercoaching.com. By interacting regularly with his students, he has developed a clear understanding of how to explain important concepts in a language that can be easily understood by players of all skill levels. The result is Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker – the definitive guide to modern tournament play.
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Expo 58 - Jonathan Coe
Expo 58 by Jonathan Coe - Spies, girls and an Englishman abroad. Trust no one.London, 1958: unassuming civil servant Thomas Foley is plucked from his desk job and sent on a six-month trip to Brussels. His task: to keep an eye on The Britannia, a brand new pub which will form the heart of the British presence at Expo 58 - the biggest World''s Fair of the century.As soon as he arrives, Thomas is equally bewitched by the surreal, gigantic Atomium, which stands at the heart of this brave new world, and by Anneke, a lovely Flemish hostess. But Thomas''s new-found sense of freedom comes at a price: two British spies are following him.For fans of Jonathan Coe''s classic comic bestsellers What a Carve Up! and The Rotters'' Club, this hilarious new novel, which is set in the Mad Men period of the mid 50s, will also be loved by readers of Nick Hornby, William Boyd and Ian McEwan.''Clever and funny, enthralling and moving. Wonderful!'' Daily Mail''Rich and splendidly comic'' IndependentWritten with his signature wit, Jonathan Coe''s unmissable new novel, The Proof of My Innocence, is available to order now!
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The Best Minds - Jonathan Rosen
A PULITZER PRIZE 2024 FINALIST FOR MEMOIRONE OF BARACK OBAMA''S FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2023ONE OF THE GUARDIAN AND PROSPECT''S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES, ATLANTIC, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL’S TOP TEN BOOKS OF THE YEAR''Extraordinary... Magisterial... A remarkable meditation on friendship, success, madness and violence that refuses to oversimplify'' Guardian (Book of the Day)''The darkest of literary triumphs, and the most gripping of unbearable reads'' Telegraph (5 stars)A novelist''s gripping investigation of the forces that led his childhood best friend from academic stardom to the psychiatric hospital where he has lived since killing the woman he lovedWhen the Rosens moved to New Rochelle, New York in 1973, Jonathan Rosen and Michael Laudor became inseparable. Both children of professors, the boys were best friends and fierce rivals who soon followed each other to Yale University.Michael blazed through Yale in three years, graduating summa cum laude and landing a top-flight consulting job. Then one day, Jonathan received a devastating call: Michael had suffered a psychotic break and was in the locked ward of a psychiatric hospital.Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Michael was still in hospital when he learned he''d been accepted to Yale Law School, and living in a halfway house when he decided, against all odds, to enroll. Still battling delusions, he managed to graduate, and after his triumphant story was featured in The New York Times, sold a memoir for a vast sum. Ron Howard bought film rights, completing the dream for Michael and his tirelessly supportive girlfriend Carrie, and Brad Pitt was set to star. But then Michael, in the grip of psychosis, committed a horrific act that made him a front-page story of an entirely different sort.The Best Minds is Jonathan Rosen''s powerful account of an American tragedy, set in the final decades of the American century, an era that coincided with the emptying out of state mental hospitals. It is a story about the bonds of friendship, the price of delusion and the mystery of identity. Tender, funny, and harrowing by turns, The Best Minds is both a beautifully rendered coming of age story and an indictment of the profound neglect of mental illness in our society.
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Mr. Poirot: Mischief on the Nile - Adam Hargreaves
Agatha Christie’s most famous detectives receive the Mr Men Little Miss treatment! Hercule Poirot meets Mr Men and Little Miss in this new story, written and illustrated by Adam Hargreaves. Loosely inspired by Death on the Nile, but with a charming and humorous twist for younger fans, this is a mystery that requires ‘little grey cells’ to solve it! Introducing Mr Poirot – a new Mr Men character who is a famous Belgian detective, like someone Agatha Christie fans have already met! Mr Poirot is escaping the winter gloom with a sunny cruise on the River Nile when he meets his friend Colonel Rush, who travels the world tracking down criminals. His relaxing holiday soon includes much mischief and a mystery to solve, with many Mr Men and Little Miss suspects, including Mr Tickle with his extraordinarily long arms! Can Mr Poirot use his little grey cells to solve this most mischievous mystery? This is the first Mr Poirot mystery in a mischievous new partnership, publishing alongside Little Miss Marple: Muddle at the Vicarage.
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The Wedding Guest - Jonathan Kellerman
_________________________Jonathan Kellerman’s legendary thrillers have sold over 80 million copies.This might be his best yet.An uninvited guest. A missing identity. A trail of deadly secrets.When a horrified bridesmaid finds the body of a young woman at a wedding reception, it makes the bride and groom’s choice of a Saints and Sinners theme all the more macabre.There are no means of identification and nobody knows the victim.The bride is convinced someone is trying to sabotage her big day. The groom is sure it’s a dreadful mistake. It’s up to brilliant psychologist Alex Delaware and LAPD Lieutenant Milo Sturgis to uncover the truth. They have a hundred guests to question, and a strong suspicion that the motive for murder is personal…The party’s over.AND THE HUNT FOR THE KILLER IS ON._________________________''Jonathan Kellerman''s new crime thriller delivers a killer wedding in more ways than one ... a thoroughly engaging whodunit''CULTUREFLY_________________________Jonathan Kellerman''s readers love The Wedding Guest:‘Unputdownable!’‘The book ticks all of the boxes and does not disappoint’‘It has to be 5 stars!’‘This book had me gripped throughout’‘Always a thrill to read Mr Kellerman’s work and this did not disappoint’‘I devoured it in one sitting’
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Aroma difuzér - objem nádoby 300 ml, podsvícení a ultrazvuk, doporučená velikost místnosti 30 m2, bílá barva, materiál plast Chcete doma příjemně provoněný vzduch? Přesně s tím vám může pomoci ultrazvukový aroma difuzér Mr Mrs Fragrance. Vzhledem k 300 ml nádobce vydrží pracovat dostatečně dlouhou dobu. Pro provoz stačí jen nalít vodu s aroma esencí do nádobky a ultrazvukový aroma difuzér začne produkovat studenou voňavou páru. K jeho výrobě slouží plast. Aroma difuzér Mr Mrs Fragrance je vhodný do místností o výměře 30 m2. Klíčové vlastnosti aroma difuzéru Mr Mrs Fragrance Ultrazvukový difuzér Mr Bird Ultrazvukový aroma difuzér Mr Mrs Fragrance provoní vaši domácnost krásnou vůní během pár chvil Ideální do místnosti o celkové výměře 30 m2 Za provozu je přístroj osvětlen Objem nádobky je 300 ml Barva difuzéru je bílá Aroma difuzér Mr Mrs Fragrance vás potěší svými funkcemi Funkce ultrazvukového aroma difuzéru Mr Mrs Fragrance vám zajisté zpříjemní a ulehčí...
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Kamil Mrva. Architects - Petr Volf
Monografie, jež vychází u příležitosti padesátých narozenin Kamila Mrvy, představuje rozsáhlé, čtvrt století se vyvíjející dílo. Stavby tohoto úspěšného architekta se objevují především v okolí Beskyd: dokazují, že lze žít v souladu s krajinným rázem a tradicí, a přitom nerezignovat na soudobý životní styl. "V tomto ohledu byl Kamil Mrva bezesporu průkopníkem nového, velmi empatického přístupu k architektuře", upozorňuje spisovatel Petr Volf. Zvláštní pozornost je v knize věnována jeho práci pro Trojanovice, jež podle poroty soutěže Architekt obci 2023 můžou "připomínat valašskou obdobu švýcarského Vrinu, kde též jediný architekt, Gion Caminada, dlouhodobě, samostatně a na světové úrovni pečuje o jednu odlehlou horskou obci". Jenom těžko nalezneme architekta, který by dokázal tak vyloženě pozitivně ovlivnit podobu rodinných domů, ale také škol, sportovišť, prodejen, turistických center stejně jako industriálních staveb či veřejných prostranství, jako se to v jednadvacátém století podařilo Kamilu Mrvovi. S jeho tvorbou se můžeme setkat na venkově, ve městech, ale i v metropolích, jakými jsou Ostrava, Brno nebo Praha - a vedle Česka také na Slovensku či Polsku. Regionální architekt tak dosáhl krok za krokem nadregionální, ba mezinárodní význam, a svým komplexním přístupem inspiruje novou generaci architektů. The present monograph, published to commemorate the fiftieth birthday of Kamil Mrva, presents his extensive oeuvre developing across a quarter of a century. The buildings of this successful architect have appeared primarily in the region of the Beskydy Mountains: confirming that it is possible to live in harmony with a landscape's character and traditions while not being forced to relinquish contemporary aesthetics or comfort. "In this aspect, Kamil Mrva was undoubtedly the pioneer of a new, highly empathetic approach to architecture”, notes author Petr Volf. Particular attention is paid in the book to his work for the small town of Trojanovice, which in the view of the jury for the competition "Local Architect 2023” can "recall a Wallachian parallel to the Swiss village of Vrin, where likewise a single architect, Gion Caminada, has taken long-term, independent, and world-class care of this remote mountain settlement”. It would be hard indeed to find an architect that has had such an unambiguously positive influence on the form of family houses, yet equally schools, sports complexes, retail outlets, tourist information centres, or even industrial buildings or public spaces, as Kamil Mrva has managed to do in the twenty-first century. His work can be encountered in the countryside, in small towns, or even in the metropolises of Ostrava, Brno, or Prague - and outside the Czech Republic, also in Slovakia and Poland. As such, this regional architect has increasingly reached national, indeed even international significance, with his thorough and complex approach inspiring a new generation of practitioners.
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Mr. Fib - Adam Hargreaves
The bestselling children’s books series for over 50 years is welcoming a new Mr Men character!Mr Fib is the smartest, strongest and funniest Mr Men of all. Well, so he says, but don''t believe everything you hear! Mr Fib fibs to impress people, but his fibs are getting bigger and bigger, and one day he goes too far and his friends are upset. Can Mr Fib learn to tell the truth?The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?
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Mr. Men Little Miss in the Garden - Adam Hargreaves
Join the Mr Men and Little Miss for lots of fun in the garden!Mr Happy loves gardening. He enjoys digging, planting and seeing things grow. But Mr Happy has decided that he’d like to try something different with his garden and so he goes to the local garden show, where he sees many different gardens, including Mr Messy’s wild garden, Little Miss Sunshine’s sunflower garden and Mr Calm’s zen garden! Which garden will he choose for his home?The Mr Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves’ beloved characters on trips and activities that children will recognise from their own lives. All the Every Day Adventures have a ‘Where’s Walter’ feature with Walter the worm hiding in every story making for a fun and interactive reading experience for children aged two years and up.
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Mr Panda's Feelings Board Book - Steve Antony
Learn all about feelings with Mr Panda in this charmingly funny board book.Lemur is happy and Swan is scared. But how is Mr Panda is feeling? Find out and help your little bears express their emotions with this simple board book story.Look out for more books starring Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date!Please Mr PandaThank You Mr PandaI''ll Wait Mr PandaGoodnight Mr PandaMr Panda''s Colours
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Goodnight, Mr Panda - Steve Antony
A hilarious Mr Panda picture book, about the importance of doing the Bedtime Routine properly!Mr Panda and his friends are getting ready for bed. But some won''t brush their teeth, others won''t have a bath, and one won''t even wear pyjamas! It''s down to Mr Panda to show them how to do bedtime properly. "The perfect read to enjoy with little critters who are less than enthusiastic about going to bed. It''s completely charming and full of fun." WRD booksLook out for more books starring the grumpy (but loveable!) Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date!Please Mr PandaThank You Mr PandaI''ll Wait Mr PandaMr Panda''s ColoursMr Panda''s Feelings
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Goodbye Mr Chips - James Hilton
''A tiny, catch-in-the-throat story . . . perfectly done'' New Yorker ''One of the most endearing creations of modern fiction'' Telegraph Mr Chipping is a quiet, unassuming teacher at Brookfield Grammar School. Wholly conventional, he never veers from his established routines. Until, that is, he meets Katherine, who charms him and his students and teaches Mr Chipping that education is about more than just the hours spent in the schoolroom. As his love for Katherine blooms, Mr Chipping develops a sense of humour and a broad view of his role as a teacher and a friend to his students, becoming the beloved ''Mr Chips'' to generations of schoolboys. Sweeping across four decades, Goodbye, Mr Chips features an extraordinary period of history, from the Franco-Prussian War of the 1870s to Hitler''s rise to power in the 1930s, and demonstrates that, through it all, love and a good sense of humour can make all the difference.Goodbye, Mr Chips is the beloved classic of generations of readers, and sure to delight people of all ages.
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I'll Wait, Mr Panda - Steve Antony
A hilarious Mr Panda picture book about learning to be patient. Something young children can often struggle with!Mr Panda is making a delicious surprise. What could it be? The animals must wait and see. One by one Mr Panda''s friends get bored and give up. All except one little penguin... Will his patience be rewarded?"This deliciously droll Panda and his gigantic doughnut will have you shouting for seconds." WRDLook out for more books starring the grumpy (but loveable!) Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date!Thank You Mr PandaPlease Mr PandaGoodnight Mr PandaMr Panda''s ColoursMr Panda''s Feelings
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The Diaries of Mr Lucas - Hugo Greenhalgh
''A kaleidoscopic portrait of post-war queer life'' Guardian''Fascinating'' The Times''Absorbing, illuminating, highly entertaining and often very funny'' Spectator''Fascinating, bitchy, humorous and shocking'' Time OutFOR NEARLY 60 YEARS Mr George Lucas led a double life. A mild-mannered civil servant by day, by night he was a fixture of London''s colourful underground gay scene - a twilight world of petty crime, louche pubs and public toilets. He was also an obsessive diary writer. Beginning in the early 1960s, Mr Lucas had a passionate and fraught affair with a rent boy associate of the Kray twins known as Irish Peter, one of many men Mr Lucas paid for sex. Together, Irish Peter and Mr Lucas represent the spectrum of gay criminality prior to the partial decriminalisation of gay sex in 1967. When Mr Lucas died in 2014, he left his diaries to the journalist Hugo Greenhalgh. The Diaries of Mr Lucas combines Mr Lucas''s deliciously indiscreet recollections of a life spent sometimes literally in the shadows with Greenhalgh''s commentary - this is gay London like it''s never been seen before.
Objev podobné jako The Diaries of Mr Lucas - Hugo Greenhalgh
The Diaries of Mr Lucas - Hugo Greenhalgh
''A kaleidoscopic portrait of post-war queer life'' Guardian''Fascinating'' The Times''Absorbing, illuminating, highly entertaining and often very funny'' Spectator''Fascinating, bitchy, humorous and shocking'' Time OutFOR NEARLY 60 YEARS Mr George Lucas led a double life. A mild-mannered civil servant by day, by night he was a fixture of London''s colourful underground gay scene - a twilight world of petty crime, louche pubs and public toilets. He was also an obsessive diary writer. Beginning in the early 1960s, Mr Lucas had a passionate and fraught affair with a rent boy associate of the Kray twins known as Irish Peter, one of many men Mr Lucas paid for sex. Together, Irish Peter and Mr Lucas represent the spectrum of gay criminality prior to the partial decriminalisation of gay sex in 1967. When Mr Lucas died in 2014, he left his diaries to the journalist Hugo Greenhalgh. The Diaries of Mr Lucas combines Mr Lucas''s deliciously indiscreet recollections of a life spent sometimes literally in the shadows with Greenhalgh''s commentary - this is gay London like it''s never been seen before.
Objev podobné jako The Diaries of Mr Lucas - Hugo Greenhalgh
Mr Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise - Alex T. Smith
From the international bestselling creator of Claude comes a hero like no other: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith. Mr Penguin is boarding a luxury cruise ship. He doesn''t like water, and he can''t swim, but his friend Colin is performing with the Ladies Choir on board - and anyway, Mr Penguin feels like a rest after some busy Adventuring. What''s more, fish finger sandwiches are apparently available twenty-four hours a day. Heaven! But despite the glamorous film stars and party atmosphere, Mr Penguin can''t help but feel that something shifty is happening on board. And when he befriends a young stowaway with a mystery of her own to solve, he soon finds that Adventures are lying in wait after all ...This is the third Mr Penguin book with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design.Praise for Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure:''Addictive slapstick'' - Guardian''The perfect introduction to mystery stories'' - Scotsman
Objev podobné jako Mr Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise - Alex T. Smith