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The exquisitely-researched standalone prequel series to Dorothy Dunnett''s revered Lymond Chronicles, following the ancestors of Francis Crawford of Lymond in Continental Europe.Niccolo Rising is Book One in The House of Niccolo series.----------------------------- ''It began with sea, and September sunlight, and three young men lying stripped to their doublets in the Duke of Burgundy''s bath . . .''Meet Caes - Nicholas vander Poele - an eighteen-year-old orphan and dyer apprentice''s working for the widow Marian de Charetty in Bruges. After fetching up in jail for accidentally sinking a lighter and breaking the leg of a nobleman, his young life seems over before it is even begun.However, fate and the fifteenth century have great expectations for Nicholas and he soon finds himself leading the Charetty company into adventures and intrigues both mercantile and military, even as enemies plot their downfall.Through cunning, bravery, wit and an unexpected wisdom, Nicholas begins to lay the foundations for the House of Niccolo . . .''As brilliant and interesting as Lymond. A generous feast'' Daily Telegraph''A series that will give us our fill of high Renaissance adventure and espionage'' Guardian

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Before George R. R. Martin there was Dorothy Dunnett . . . PERFECT for fans of A Game of Thrones.''She is a brilliant story teller, The Lymond Chronicles will keep you reading late into the night, desperate to know the fate of the characters you have come to care deeply about.'' The Times Literary SupplementQueen''s Play is the second book in the series-----------------------------''The crossroads may not be of your own seeking, but at least the road you choose will be your own''It is 1548 and seven-year-old Mary Queen of Scots, betrothed to her cousin the Dauphin, heir to the French throne, has been dispatched to France. But far from home and vulnerable, surrounded by the double-dealing and debauchery of a dangerous and unpredictable court, she suffers a series of ''accidents''. Her mother, Scotland''s Queen Dowager, orders Francis Crawford of Lymond to protect Mary, believing that at the very heart of Henri II''s glittering, decadent court is an assassin hired to kill the infant monarch. Lymond must secretly hunt down this individual before he himself is exposed . . .''Vivid, engaging, densely plotted -- are almost certainly destined to be counted among the classics of popular fiction'' New York Times''Melodrama of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Album Still Rising od Gregoryho Portera je dvojité CD vydané v roce 2021. První disk obsahuje pět nových skladeb, dvě nová aranžmá a devět nejoblíbenějších hitů. Druhý disk nabízí cover verze a duety s dalšími umělci.

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With extra-wide margins, quality writing paper and thirty-two pages of Christian artist Hannah Dunnett''s beautiful illustrations to inspire you, this NIV Journalling Bible is perfect for those who love to reflect and journal creatively in God''s presence. The double-column setting and blank margins allow for plenty of room beside the Scriptures for your notes, drawings, stencilling and illumination, bringing a new depth and imagination to your quiet times.There could not be a better gift for Bible readers who love to add their own doodles and personal reflections to their Bible. Enhanced by Hannah Dunnett''s stunning artwork, this edition of the New International Version will encourage you to spend time soaking in the Word as you meditate on her paintings, all of which include verses from the NIV. The endpapers feature original artwork by Hannah, inspired by the story of the Garden of Eden in Genesis, and Revelation''s ''Heavenly City''. If you''re looking for a gift for Mother''s Day, this is it!This NIV Journalling Bible has an easy-to-read, double-column 9PT Bible text, two ribbon markers and an elastic strap closure. Also included are shortcuts to key stories, events and people of the Bible, lists of references for help and guidance and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Niccolò Machiavelli''s brutally uncompromising manual of statecraft, The Prince is translated and edited with an introduction by Tim Parks in Penguin Classics.As a diplomat in turbulent fifteenth-century Florence, Niccolò Machiavelli knew how quickly political fortunes could rise and fall. The Prince, his tough-minded, pragmatic handbook on how power really works, made his name notorious and has remained controversial ever since. How can a leader be strong and decisive, yet still inspire loyalty in his followers? When is it necessary to break the rules? Is it better to be feared than loved? Examining regimes and their rulers the world over and throughout history, from Roman Emperors to renaissance Popes, from Hannibal to Cesare di Borgia, Machievalli answers all these questions in a work of realpolitik that still has shrewd political lessons for today. Tim Parks''s acclaimed contemporary translation renders Machiavelli''s no-nonsense original as alarming and enlightening as when it was first written. His introduction discusses Machiavelli''s life and reputation, and explores the historical background to the work.Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was born in Florence, and served the Florentine republic as a secretary and second chancellor, as ambassador and foreign policy-maker. When the Medici family returned to power in 1512 he was suspected ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Niccolo Machiavelli's brutally uncompromising manual of statecraft, The Prince is translated and edited with an introduction by Tim Parks in Penguin Classics.As a diplomat in turbulent fifteenth-century Florence, Niccolo Machiavelli knew how quickly political fortunes could rise and fall. The Prince, his tough-minded, pragmatic handbook on how power really works, made his name notorious and has remained controversial ever since. How can a leader be strong and decisive, yet still inspire loyalty in his followers? When is it necessary to break the rules? Is it better to be feared than loved? Examining regimes and their rulers the world over and throughout history, from Roman Emperors to renaissance Popes, from Hannibal to Cesare di Borgia, Machievalli answers all these questions in a work of realpolitik that still has shrewd political lessons for today.Tim Parks's acclaimed contemporary translation renders Machiavelli's no-nonsense original as alarming and enlightening as when it was first written. His introduction discusses Machiavelli's life and reputation, and explores the historical background to the work.Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) was born in Florence, and served the Florentine republic as a secretary and second chancellor, as ambassador and foreign policy-maker. When the Medici family returned to power in 1512 he was suspected of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Naturalistic planting design offers an exciting alternative to traditional garden making. Rich in plants, sustainable and good for the environment, naturalistic gardens are also beautiful, uplifting places that resonate with the energy of the natural world - but they can be challenging to get right. In this seminal book, leading exponent of the technique Nigel Dunnett shares his peerless ecological and horticultural wisdom and fascinating working methods to ensure success with every project. By following a simple set of rules and principles in a unique `Planting Design Toolkit' discover how to read the landscape and create `designed plant communities' that are layered to sustain interest throughout the year. Learn how to design planting that captures the spirit of nature, fosters immersive, emotionally engaging experiences and reduces the need for maintenance. The information is in-depth, practical and generously supported by a wealth of case studies, illustrations, plans and diagrams. This is the essential go-to guide for anyone wishing to join the adventure and plant the naturalistic way.

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A glorious timeslip novel from the magnificent mind of debut author Roisin Dunnett

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Hudební CD - LIMITOVANÁ EDICE!!! Skladatel: Niccolo Paganini LIMITOVANÁ EDICE!!! Skladatel: Niccolo Paganini Seznam stop CD 1 - Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2CD 2 - Violin Concertos Nos. 3 & 4CD 3 Violin Concerto No. 5 / La primavera / Maestosa Sonata sentimentaleCD 4 Violin Concerto No. 6 / Sonata su un Tema di Joseph Weigl / Introduzione e Variazioni sul tema „Non pi? mesta” da „La Cenerentola” / Le StregheCD 5 24 CapricciCD 6 / Sonata Napoleone / I Palpiti / Perpetuela / Introduction And Variations On „Nel cor pi? non mi sento” / Duo merveille Sonata per violino solo / Variations on „God Save The King”BRA 1 Blu-Ray Audio Disc in 96kHz/24-bit

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Jeden ze skvostů světové literatury, v němž politik, diplomat a spisovatel Niccolo Machiavelli vytvořil jakýsi manuál vlády, učebnici určenou vladařům i všem, kteří je obklopují. Machiavelliho nejvýznamnější dílo, které patří k základním kamenům světové politologie a historiografie, vychází v novém překladu provázeném originálními ilustracemi.

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Niccolò Machiavelli''s The Art of War is a renowned treatise on warfare strategy which has survived the centuries. Written as a Socratic dialogue, the author explores the necessity of a state to have a powerful and capable militia to defend itself, and provides invaluable information about how to organise it.A classic of military theory, the thought-provoking treatises within impart wisdom on the careful organisation and discipline required to succeed in strategy and politics. First published in 1521, Machiavelli''s The Art of War is perfect for students, scholars, and enthusiasts alike.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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Dorothy Parker, more than any of her contemporaries, captured the spirit of the Jazz Age in her poetry and prose, and The Collected Dorothy Parker includes an introduction by Brendan Gill in Penguin Modern Classics.Dorothy Parker was the most talked-about woman of her day, notorious as the hard-drinking bad girl with a talent for stinging repartee and endlessly quotable one-liners. The decadent 1920s and 1930s in New York were a time of great experiment and daring for women. For the rich, life seemed a continual party, but the excesses took their emotional toll. In the bitingly witty poems and stories collected here, along with her articles and reviews, she brilliantly captures the spirit of the decadent Jazz Age in New York, exposing both the dazzle and the darkness. But beneath the sharp perceptions and acidic humour, much of her work poignantly expresses the deep vulnerability of a troubled, self-destructive woman who, in the words of philosopher Irwin Edman, was ''a Sappho who could combine a heartbreak with a wisecrack''.Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) was born in West End, New Jersey, and grew up in New York. In 1916 she sold some of her poetry to the editor of Vogue, and was subsequently ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The prize-winning biography of Wordsworth''s beloved sister, champion, muse who was at the heart of the Romantic movement in Britain - reissued to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Dorothy''s birth.''Genius ... Its own kind of heaven.'' New York Times ''A most beautiful, deep, and humble study of incredibly complex people.'' Oliver Sacks Dorothy Wordsworth is an enigma. William''s beloved sister was his muse, champion, and most valued reader. She is mythologised as a self-effacing spinster and saintly amanuensis, yet Thomas De Quincey described her as ''all fire and ardour''. Dorothy sacrificed a traditional life to share in her brother''s world of words. In her Grasmere Journals, she vividly recorded their intimate life together in the Lake District, marked by a startling freedom from social convention. The tale that unfolds in her brief, electric entries reveals an intense bond between siblings, culminating in Dorothy''s collapse on William''s wedding day - after which the woman who once strode the hills in all weathers retreated inside the house for the last three decades of her life.In her magisterial biography, Frances Wilson uses the compressed emotion of Dorothy''s journals to evoke the rich interior world of a woman determined to live on her own ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The greatest journey is the one you least expect…''Swept me off my feet! A jewel of a novel – it simply sparkles'' Evie Woods‘A treat of a book, utterly transporting'' Eve Chase______________________________________________Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure much closer to home…When news reaches Kansas that her beloved sister has tragically died, Emily Gale must become a mother overnight. Her sister’s orphaned child, Dorothy, desperately needs a home.But Emily doubts her ability to fill her sister’s shoes; her life on the barren Kansas prairies is no place for a child.On the unforgiving plains, Emily''s courage is endlessly tested. The prolonged drought and relentless dust storms threaten to destroy everything – including her home and her marriage.Can Emily overcome her grief and let Dorothy heal her heart?From the promise of Chicago in the 1920s to the harsh beauty of the Kansas prairie during the dust bowl of the 1930s, this is a story of family, duty and one woman’s journey of self-discovery.Readers LOVE Before Dorothy''A story as glimmering as the Emerald City and as hopeful as Dorothy herself'' Kristin Harmel''[An] enchanting and powerful tale of grief, love and self-discovery'' Heat''Captivating, luminous, spell-binding'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations have charmed generations of children and adults alike for nearly 75 yearsMy naughty little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cutoff the cat’s tail and eats all the trifle at Harry’s party! How much bother can one little sister be?Dorothy Edwards’ classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister.My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations. These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own. A great book for early readers aged 6 and up. Fans of Milly Molly Mandy and Mrs Pepperpot will love My Naughty Little Sister.Praise for My Naughty Little Sister:‘Edwards was one of the best children’s writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny’ – the Sunday Express.‘Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight’ – The ScotsmanDorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950. Dorothy based the character on her younger sister, Phyllis, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The funny, wise and brilliant new novel from the star of QI and the author of Between the Stops - an instant Sunday Times bestseller''Warm, witty and wise . . . the perfect balm for these turbulent times'' GRAHAM NORTONAfter much searching, the happily married young couple, Amber and Stevie think they have found the perfect spot in Grimaldi Square. Despite the rundown pub across the way, the overgrown garden and a decidedly nosy neighbour, number 4 is the house of their dreams. Stevie, a woman who has never left anything to chance, has planned everything so nothing can spoil their happiness. But upstairs in their new home, seated on an old red sofa is the woman they bought the place from - eighty-year-old foul-mouthed, straight-talking, wise-cracking Dorothy - who has decided that she''s not going anywhere. It turns out that Dorothy will be only the first in a line of life-changing surprises. Friends of Dorothy is a touching, funny novel about a family that is not biological, but logical; a story close to Sandi Toksvig''s heart.Readers can''t get enough of Friends of Dorothy!''Superb. Buy this book . . . Enjoyed it so much that I feel like starting at ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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NOW IN PAPERBACK - THE FUNNY, WISE AND BRILLIANT NOVEL FROM THE STAR OF QIPAPERBACK PUBLICATION BACKED BY A MAJOR PERFORMANCE TOUR''Warm, witty and wise . . . the perfect balm for these turbulent times'' GRAHAM NORTONAfter much searching, the happily married young couple, Amber and Stevie think they have found the perfect spot in Grimaldi Square. Despite the rundown pub across the way, the overgrown garden and a decidedly nosy neighbour, number 4 is the house of their dreams. Stevie, a woman who has never left anything to chance, has planned everything so nothing can spoil their happiness. But upstairs in their new home, seated on an old red sofa is the woman they bought the place from - eighty-year-old foul-mouthed, straight-talking, wise-cracking Dorothy - who has decided that she''s not going anywhere. It turns out that Dorothy will be only the first in a line of life-changing surprises.Friends of Dorothy is a touching, funny novel about a family that is not biological, but logical; a story close to Sandi Toksvig''s heart.Readers can''t get enough of Friends of Dorothy:''Superb. Buy this book . . . Enjoyed it so much that I feel like starting at the beginning again'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Now a USA Today Bestseller! The greatest journey is the one you least expect… 'Swept me off my feet! A jewel of a novel – it simply sparkles' Evie Woods ‘A treat of a book, utterly transporting' Eve Chase ______________________________________________ Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure much closer to home… When news reaches Kansas that her beloved sister has tragically died, Emily Gale must become a mother overnight. Her sister’s orphaned child, Dorothy, desperately needs a home. But Emily doubts her ability to fill her sister’s shoes; her life on the barren Kansas prairies is no place for a child. On the unforgiving plains, Emily's courage is endlessly tested. The prolonged drought and relentless dust storms threaten to destroy everything – including her home and her marriage. Can Emily overcome her grief and let Dorothy heal her heart? From the promise of Chicago in the 1920s to the harsh beauty of the Kansas prairie during the dust bowl of the 1930s, this is a story of family, duty and one woman’s journey of self-discovery. Readers LOVE Before Dorothy 'A story as glimmering as the Emerald City and as hopeful as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A collection of three prequel novellas to the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series by Danielle Paige!These three prequel novellas to the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series follow the iconic characters from the beloved classic The Wizard of Oz as their lives intertwine to bring about the downfall of Oz. Dorothy begins a journey down a darker path. Glinda the Good Witch may not be so Good. And the Wizard realizes that Oz is his destiny. Kiss the land where troubles melt like lemon drops goodbye. Here there's danger around every corner and magical shoes won't be able to save you.Long before Amy Gumm got swept away from a Kansas trailer park . . . Dorothy Gale received a mysterious package on the night of her 16th birthday: a pair of red high-heeled shoes. And with a knock of her heels, Dorothy returned to the magical land that made her a star—and Oz would never be the same again.

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The true story of a foundling. ''Extraordinary ... A fascinating, moving book: part history of the Foundling Hospital and the development of child psychology, part Cowan''s own story, and part that of Cowan''s mother'' LUCY SCHOLES, TELEGRAPH Growing up in a wealthy enclave outside San Francisco, Justine Cowan''s life seems idyllic. But her mother''s unpredictable temper drives Justine from home the moment she is old enough to escape. It is only after her mother dies that she finds herself pulling at the threads of a story half-told - her mother''s upbringing in London''s Foundling Hospital. Haunted by this secret history, Justine travels across the sea and deep into the past to discover the girl her mother once was. Here, with the vividness of a true storyteller, she pieces together her mother''s childhood alongside the history of the Foundling Hospital: from its idealistic beginnings in the eighteenth century, how it influenced some of England''s greatest creative minds - from Handel to Dickens, its shocking approach to childcare and how it survived the Blitz only to close after the Second World War. This was the environment that shaped a young girl then known as Dorothy Soames, who was left behind by a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dorothy Edwards’ classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister.Sometimes my naughty little sister can be good … when she helps Grannie to make a Christmas Pudding and even teaches Bad Harry a lesson or two. Has my little sister given up her naughty ways?When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations. The best-selling books in this series are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own.Praise for My Naughty Little Sister:‘Edwards was one of the best children’s writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny’ – Sunday Express.‘Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight’ – The ScotsmanDorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950. Dorothy based the character on her younger sister, Phyllis, and went on to write five books about her naughty little sister with wide acclaim. Dorothy became a household name and her stories were read and loved across the globe.Have you collected all of the My Naughty Little Sister ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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It is Christmas Eve, 1799, and Dorothy Wordsworth is awake in the dead of night. She stands outside in the winter cold, waiting patiently.When the new day breaks it will bring family and friends to Dorothy''s door. For tomorrow is a double joy: tomorrow is her Christmas Birthday.Carol Ann Duffy''s wonderful poem Dorothy Wordsworth''s Christmas Birthday takes us to the frozen landscape of the Lake District, where a merry celebration is about to begin in the Wordsworths'' cottage.Gorgeously illustrated by Tom Duxbury, this festive poem evokes the snowy Lake District as Dorothy celebrates her birthday with her brother William Wordsworth and fellow poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

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Walk in the footsteps of Dorothy Parker and explore her world.Taking the reader through the New York that inspired, and was in turn inspired by, the formidable Dorothy Parker, the third revised edition of Dorothy Parker''s New York includes a thoroughly revised text and never-before-seen archival photographs to illustrate her development as a writer, a wit, and a public persona. The book uncovers her favorite bars and salons as well as her homes and offices, most of which are still intact. With the charting of her colorful career, including the decade she spent as a member of the Algonquin Round Table, as well as her intense private life, readers will find themselves drawn into the lavish New York City of the 1920s and 1930s. Includes a new chapter about the 2020 journey of Dorothy Parker''s ashes from Baltimore to New York City.

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A collection of three prequel novellas to the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series by Danielle Paige!Follow Dorothy’s iconic companions from the beloved classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz as each of their gifts becomes key to the downfall of Oz. After Dorothy Gale wished her way home and long before Amy Gumm found herself in Oz, Dorothy’s friends left the Road of Yellow Brick to go their separate ways. But in a place like Oz, where magic and temptation lurk, the gifts from the Wizard begin to take on a life of their own. The Tin Woodman becomes twisted with longing. The Scarecrow develops a taste for plotting. And doubt consumes the Cowardly Lion.Kiss the land where troubles melt like lemon drops good-bye. Here there’s danger around every corner, and magical shoes won’t be able to save you.

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Niccolo AndrettiKretén. Hajzl. Svině.Tohle všechno na mě sedí, obzvlášť poté, co jsem uprchl z území Andrettiů. Věčně vytočený tím, jakým směrem se můj život ubírá, se raději držím v tichu a samotě svého domu. Nejen že je to bezpečnější, protože na mě vlastní bratr vypsal odměnu, je to i vítaný úkryt před tím, čemu se říká lidstvo. Ale pak se objeví ona – vzteklá, panovačná a zatraceně sexy. Na první pohled ji nesnáším.Minka ReynoldsováKurva. Děvka. Coura.Tak se mi říká. Nevadí mi to. Mám důležitější věci na práci – jako dokončit univerzitu, starat se o mladší sestru a ano, najít dalšího chlapa, který to všechno zatáhne. Jestli kvůli tomu musím občas roztáhnout nohy? Budiž. Se mnou nic nehne. Ale pak se objeví on – vzteklý, panovačný a zatraceně sexy. Na první pohled ho nesnáším.

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Nedostudovaný biolog Niccolò Ammaniti (*1966 v Římě) je dnes považován za nejlepší vypravěčský talent své generace. Román Vezmu tě a odvedu tě pryč (1999) lze označit za Bildungsroman, citová výchova hlavního dětského hrdiny je hlavním motivem díla, které ale nabízí i nečekaně silný milostný příběh hrdinovy staropanenské učitelky a místního poněkud omšelého playboye. Ammanitiho velkou předností je nejen schopnost vystavět značně široký a hluboký románový prostor, ale i smysl pro zápletku a přirozenou gradaci děje. Čtenář navíc ocení nespornou autenticitu všech hlasů, které si během sugestivního vyprávění předávají slovo a přenášejí ho do "svého" temného světa.

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At the end of an industrious political career in conflictriven Italy, the Florentine diplomat Niccolò Machiavelli composed his masterpiece The Prince, a classic study of power and politics, and a manual of ruthlessness for any ambitious ruler. Controversial in his own time, The Prince made Machiavelli’s name a byword for manipulative scheming, and had an impact on such major figures as Napoleon and Frederick the Great. It contains principles as true today as when they were first written almost five centuries ago.

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Machiavelli’s highly influential treatise on political power ''It is far safer to be feared than loved...'' The Prince shocked Europe on publication with its advocacy of ruthless tactics for gaining absolute power and its abandonment of conventional morality. Niccoló Machiavelli drew on his own experience of office under the turbulent Florentine republic, rejecting traditional values of political theory and recognising the complicated, transient nature of political life. Machiavelli made his name notorious for centuries with The Prince, his clever and cynical work about power relationships. The key themes of this influential, and ever timely, writer are that adaptability is the key to success and that effective leadership is sometimes only possible at the expense of moral standards.''Everyone should have a copy of Machiavelli''s The Prince, whose original purpose may have been to counsel Renaissance rulers in the art of statecraft but is still applicable to and, indeed, acted on by modern politicians and power-brokers'' Guardian

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Few figures in intellectual history have proved as notorious and ambiguous as Niccolò Machiavelli. But while his treatise The Prince made his name synonymous with autocratic ruthlessness and cynical manipulation, The Discourses (c.1517) shows a radically different outlook on the world of politics. In this carefully argued commentary on Livy’s history of republican Rome, Machiavelli proposed a system of government that would uphold civic freedom and security by instilling the virtues of active citizenship, and that would also encourage citizens to put the needs of the state above selfish, personal interests. Ambitious in scope, but also clear-eyed and pragmatic, The Discourses creates a modern theory of republic politics.Leslie J. Walker’s definitive translation has been revised by Brian Richardson and is accompanied by an introduction by Bernard Crick, which illuminates Machiavelli’s historical context and his new theories of politics. This edition also includes suggestions for further reading and notes.

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This is a practical guide to tomographic image reconstruction with projection data, with strong focus on Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Classic methods such as FBP, ART, SIRT, MLEM and OSEM are presented with modern and compact notation, with the main goal of guiding the reader from the comprehension of the mathematical background through a fast-route to real practice and computer implementation of the algorithms. Accompanied by example data sets, real ready-to-run Python toolsets and scripts and an overview the latest research in the field, this guide will be invaluable for graduate students and early-career researchers and scientists in medical physics and biomedical engineering who are beginners in the field of image reconstruction. A top-down guide from theory to practical implementation of PET and CT reconstruction methods, without sacrificing the rigor of mathematical backgroundAccompanied by Python source code snippets, suggested exercises, and supplementary ready-to-run examples for readers to download from the CRC Press websiteIdeal for those willing to move their first steps on the real practice of image reconstruction, with modern scientific programming language and toolsets Daniele Panetta is a researcher at the Institute of Clinical Physiology of the Italian National Research Council (CNR-IFC) in Pisa. He ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector''s Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector''s Library are books to love and treasure. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an afterword by Oliver Francis.Niccolò Machiavelli provides a remarkably uncompromising picture of the true nature of power, no matter what era or by whom it is exercised. Drawing on examples from the ancient Greeks and Romans and from Machiavelli’s contemporaries, it offers – some believed with satirical intent – advice on how a ruler should preserve his power, conduct and warfare, and maintain his reputation. Machiavelli not only influenced many of the great statesmen of his age, but was also one of the founding fathers of modern political thought. The Prince, written in 1513 and published in 1532, is one of the most famous pieces of writing of all time.

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A highly illustrated account of one of the major battles of Italy''s 13th century wars, immortalized in the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri who was one of the combatants.Campaldino is one of the important battles between the Guelphs and Ghibellines - the major political factions in the city states of central and northern Italy. It heralded the rise of Florence to a dominant position over the area of Tuscany and was one of the last occasions when the Italian city militias contested a battle, with the 14th century seeing the rise of the condottiere in Italy''s Wars.In this study, renowned medieval historians Kelly De Vries and Niccolò Capponi have uncovered new material from the battlefield itself, as well as using all the available sources, to breathe new life into this colourful and fascinating battle.

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Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, G.K. Chesterton and nine other writers from the legendary Detection Club collaborate in this fiendishly clever but forgotten crime novel first published 80 years ago. Inspector Rudge does not encounter many cases of murder in the sleepy seaside town of Whynmouth. But when an old sailor lands a rowing boat containing a fresh corpse with a stab wound to the chest, the Inspector's investigation immediately comes up against several obstacles. The vicar, whose boat the body was found in, is clearly withholding information, and the victim's niece has disappeared. There is clearly more to this case than meets the eye - even the identity of the victim is called into doubt. Inspector Rudge begins to wonder just how many people have contributed to this extraordinary crime and whether he will ever unravel it... In 1931, Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and ten other crime writers from the newly-formed `Detection Club' collaborated in publishing a unique crime novel. In a literary game of consequences, each author would write one chapter, leaving G.K. Chesterton to write a typically paradoxical prologue and Anthony Berkeley to tie up all the loose ends. In addition, each of the authors provided ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Floating Admiral - Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Agatha Christie, Dorothy Leigh Sayersová

Kinship is a unique undertaking in the artistic career of one of Ireland’s leading artists. This book, and the artistic project it is part of, charts the act of returning a mummified body of a man to Egypt. This book, produced in conjunction with Dorothy Cross’s newest artistic project, charts this unique journey, drawing in new writings from some of the best contemporary writers from around the world, who write on and around the themes of the Kinship project – migration, home, refuge, crisis and the process of return. In 2019 Dorothy Cross recalled a story of an Egyptian mummy that had been hidden away in the archives of the anatomy department at University College Cork for decades. For Cross, the next step she needed to take seemed as natural to her as any of her work – the mummy and sarcophagus must be returned to its homeland. In beginning this act, and this journey, Cross set out to create an event across place and time, with music, literature and celebration – an act of kinship. As the body returns to its home across the Mediterranean, the Kinship project would again draw attention to the present-day plight of thousands of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure much closer to home…When news reaches Kansas that her beloved sister has tragically died, Emily Gale must become a mother overnight. Her sister’s orphaned child, Dorothy, desperately needs a home.But Emily doubts her ability to fill her sister’s shoes; her life on the barren Kansas prairies is no place for a child.On the unforgiving plains, Emily's courage is endlessly tested. The prolonged drought and relentless dust storms threaten to destroy everything – including her home and her marriage.Can Emily overcome her grief and let Dorothy heal her heart?From the promise of Chicago in the 1920s to the harsh beauty of the Kansas prairie during the dust bowl of the 1930s, this is a story of family, duty and one woman’s journey of self-discovery.

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My naughty little sister is always getting in trouble. This time she refuses to have her photo taken and shows off in front of Harry. Will she ever learn to be good?My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations. These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own. A great book for early readers aged 6 and up. Fans of Milly Molly Mandy and Mrs Pepperpot will love My Naughty Little Sister.Praise for My Naughty Little Sister:‘Edwards was one of the best children’s writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny’ – Sunday Express.‘Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight’ – The ScotsmanDorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950. Dorothy based the character on her younger sister, Phyllis, and went on to write five books about her naughty little sister with wide acclaim. Dorothy became a household name and her stories were read and loved across the globe.Have you collected all of the My ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 15 tales from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including newly discovered stories by Dorothy L. Sayers and Edmund Crispin that have never previously been published.With the Golden Age of detective fiction shining ever more brightly thanks to the recent reappearance of many forgotten crime novels, Bodies from the Library offers a rare opportunity to read lost stories from the first half of the twentieth century by some of the genre’s most accomplished writers.This second volume is a showcase for popular figures of the Golden Age, in stories that even their most ardent fans will not be aware of. It includes uncollected and unpublished stories by acclaimed queens and kings of crime fiction, from Helen Simpson, Ethel Lina White, E.C.R. Lorac, Christianna Brand, Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, to S.S. Van Dine, Jonathan Latimer, Clayton Rawson, Cyril Alington and Antony and Peter Shaffer (writing as Peter Antony).This book also features two highly readable radio scripts by Margery Allingham (involving Jack the Ripper) and John Rhode, plus two full-length novellas – one from a rare magazine by Q Patrick, the other an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Bodies from the Library 2 - Agatha Christie, Dorothy Leigh Sayersová, Margery Allingham, John Rhode, Edmund Crispin

“Far from growing up in the wealthy, fox-hunting circles she had always suggested, her mother had in fact been raised in a foundling hospital for the children of unwed women.” — Editor’s Choice, The New York Times Book Review“Extraordinary … fascinating, moving.” —The Telegraph“This emotional and transatlantic journey is a page-turner.” — Editor’s Pick, Amazon Book Review“Book groups will find as much to discuss here as they have with The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, and Educated by Tara Westover.” — BookListRecommended by The New York Times, The Saturday Evening Post, Amazon Book Review, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus and more, Justine Cowan’s remarkable true story of how she uncovered her mother’s upbringing as a foundling at London’s Hospital for the Maintenance and Education of Exposed and Deserted Young Children has received acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. In the U.K., it has been featured in The Mail on Sunday, The Daily Mail, The Daily Mirror and The Spectator. The Telegraph calls it “extraordinary and Glamour magazine chose it as the best new book based on real life. The story begins when Justine found her often volatile mother in an unlit room writing a name over and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Secret Life of Dorothy Soames - Justine Cowan

An expansive, illuminating, and “welcome addition to understand” (Shelf Awareness) the legendary writer Dorothy Parker, this unique biography explores her life and legacy in Hollywood—from the author of the “fascinating” (Town & Country) Three Martini Afternoons at the Ritz. The glamorous extravagances and devasting lows of her time in Hollywood are revealed as never before in this “ambitious, thoughtfully researched” (Kirkus Reviews) biography of Dorothy Parker—from leaving New York City to work on numerous classic screenplays such as the 1937 A Star Is Born to the devastation of alcoholism, a miscarriage, and her husband’s suicide. Parker’s involvement with anti-fascist and anti-racist groups, which led to her ultimate blacklisting, and her early work in the civil rights movement that inspired her to leave her entire estate to the NAACP are also explored as never before. “Briskly detailed, fluently insightful, and dramatically reorienting” (Booklist, starred review), Dorothy Parker in Hollywood brings the iconic writer back to life on the page in all her wit, grit, and brilliance.

Objev podobné jako Dorothy Parker in Hollywood - Gail Crowther

The funny, wise and brilliant new novel from the star of QI and the author of Between the StopsAfter much searching, the happily married young couple, Amber and Stevie think they have found the perfect spot in Grimaldi Square. Despite the rundown pub across the way, the overgrown garden and a decidedly nosy neighbour, number 4 is the house of their dreams. Stevie, a woman who has never left anything to chance, has planned everything so nothing can spoil their happiness. But ... upstairs in their new home, seated on an old red sofa is the woman they bought the place from - eighty-year-old foul-mouthed, straight-talking, wise-cracking Dorothy - who has decided that she''s not going anywhere. It turns out that Dorothy will be only the first in a line of life-changing surprises. Friends of Dorothy is a touching, funny novel about a family that is not biological, but logical; a story close to Sandi Toksvig''s heart.EVERYONE LOVES SANDI TOKSVIG!''Life-affirming and addictive'' SUNDAY EXPRESS''Wise and kind ... it will make you miss your stop'' OBSERVER

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An enchanting collection of stories about the most famous little sister in the world, with beautiful and iconic illustrations by Shirley Hughes. A treasure trove of sibling naughtiness, this children''s book contains a selection of the best loved My Naughty Little Sister stories.This famous little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the cat’s tail and eats all the trifle at Harry’s party! How much bother can one little sister be?My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations. These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own. A great book for early readers aged 6 and up. Fans of Milly Molly Mandy and Mrs Pepperpot will love My Naughty Little Sister.Praise for My Naughty Little Sister:‘Edwards was one of the best children’s writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny’ – Sunday Express.‘Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight’ – The ScotsmanDorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako My Naughty Little Sister: A Treasury Collection - Dorothy Edwards

Kniha - autor Lucinda Riley; Harry Whittaker, 56 stran, slovensky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Dorotka má stráviť prvý deň v novej škole, a keďže tam nikoho nepozná, je trochu nervózna. Našťastie pri nej stojí anjel priateľstva Frederik a ukáže jej, že noví kamaráti čakajú hneď za rohom. Dojemný príbeh o radosti z nadväzovania nových priateľstiev od autorky bestsellerov Lucindy Rileyovej a jej syna Harryho Whittakera. Dorotka a anjel priateľstva je treťou knihou zo série Anjeli strážni. Vo Vydavateľstve Tatran vyšiel v roku 2021 prvý diel s názvom Grétka a vianočný anjel a v roku 2021 druhý diel Vilko a anjel snov.

Objev podobné jako Dorotka a anjel priateľstva (978-80-222-1312-7)

Dorotka přijde na svět jako mimořádně povedená robotka, umí toho hodně – mluvit, chodit, dělat nepořádek nebo třeba zlobit. Přesto musí do školy, do první třídy. Nikdo s ní nejdřív nechce kamarádit, jen Martinka s Terezkou. Dorotka pomalu poznává různé své schopnosti, dokonce umí i létat, a tak holčičky společně zažijí plno nečekaných dobrodružství.

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Audiokniha: Cyklus 12 rozhlasových her o životě Ježíše Krista. Dorothy Leigh Sayersová se této látky chopila jako zkušená spisovatelka- a přitom s pokorou a s úctou k biblické látce, k níž přibrala pár legend, které se k biblickému vyprávění později připojili. V každém příběhu uslyšíte úryvek z Ježíšova příběhu, tak jak jej zachytil některý z evangelistů. Potom kulisy oživnou , rozpovídají se a vy jste svědky mezihry, která v bibli takto zapsána není. Tady už v sobě Dorothy Leigh Sayersová detektivářku nezapře.

Objev podobné jako Zrozen, aby byl králem - Dorothy Leigh Sayersová - audiokniha

Dorotka má stráviť prvý deň v novej škole, a keďže tam nikoho nepozná, je trochu nervózna. Našťastie pri nej stojí anjel priateľstva Frederik a ukáže jej, že noví kamaráti čakajú hneď za rohom.Dojemný príbeh o radosti z nadväzovania nových priateľstiev od autorky bestsellerov Lucindy Rileyovej a jej syna Harryho Whittakera. Dorotka a anjel priateľstva je treťou knihou zo série Anjeli strážni. Vo Vydavateľstve Tatran vyšiel v roku 2021 prvý diel s názvom Grétka a vianočný anjel a v roku 2021 druhý diel Vilko a anjel snov.

Objev podobné jako Dorotka a anjel priateľstva - Lucinda Rileyová, Harry Whittaker

Autorka volně navazuje na své předešlé publikace s národopisnou tematikou, respektive její nenásilnou popularizaci. Tentokrát stylizuje knihu do podoby starobylých kalendářů, které bývaly oblíbenou četbou ve venkovských domácnostech. Přístupnou a čtivou formou vyprávění dvou mladých lidí přibližuje čtenáři všední i sváteční život na vesnici ve druhé polovině 19. století. Ve výpovědi běžných i neobvyklých událostí jednoho roku se tu střídají mládenec Jakub a jeho milá Dorotka. Lze snad prozradit, že rok pro ně skončí veselkou, tedy šťastně… Důležitější je totiž podoba knížky, jež navazuje na starobylé kalendáře, přinášející čtenářům kromě praktických údajů také vyprávění, pranostiky, říkadla a písničky, zajímavé recepty a obrázky. Jeden rok života Dorotky a Jakuba tak Kamila Skopová ve své desáté knize doplňuje vedle svých nezaměnitelných obrázků i půvabnou lidovou slovesností, pranostikami, praktickými návody a ovšem - i tradičními recepty lidové kuchyně.

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Poprvé vyšla publikace Rok na vsi výtvarnice a spisovatelky Kamily Skopové v roce 2011. Od té doby se vedle nového vydání v roce 2025 tento malý pozdrav bratřím Mrštíkům dočkal i volného pokračování v podobě druhého dílu. I v této Kronice všedního dne Jakuba a Dorotky autorka navazuje na své předešlé publikace s národopisnou tematikou a prokazuje své umění její nenásilné popularizace. I nyní stylizuje knihu do podoby starobylých kalendářů, které bývaly oblíbenou četbou ve venkovských domácnostech. Vyprávění dvou mladých lidí přibližuje přístupnou a čtivou formou všední i sváteční život na vesnici ve druhé polovině 19. století. Ve výpovědi běžných i neobvyklých událostí jednoho roku se tu střídají mládenec Jakub a jeho manželka a novopečená maminka Dorotka. Možná ale důležitější než všechny události běžného roku je podoba knížky, jež navazuje na starobylé kalendáře přinášející čtenářům kromě praktických údajů také vyprávění, pranostiky, říkadla a písničky, zajímavé recepty a nezaměnitelné obrázky.

Objev podobné jako Rok na vsi aneb Kalendářové vyprávění Dorotky a Jakuba z 19. století II. - Kamila Skopová

When Dorothy Pilley first began climbing in the 1910s, female mountaineers were seen as a dangerous liability, their achievements ignored, unrecorded or disbelieved. Undeterred, Dorothy proved herself on the vertiginous slopes of Wales, Scotland and the Lake District before tackling rock faces in the Alps, the Pyrenees, the Rockies, Mount Fuji and the Himalayas. Her tireless championing of fellow women climbers and her own trailblazing example helped establish female alpinists as serious mountaineers with impressive records on bravery, skill and endurance. First published in 1935, Climbing Days tells a daredevil tale of adventure, near-death slips and rapturous achievement in high places, interleaved with moments highlighting the particular challenges of being a woman in a sport seen as the province of men.

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''Master of the jaw-dropping twist'' S MAGAZINE''An edge-of-your-seat thriller that''ll keep you guessing right until the end, get this to the top of your reading pile'' HEAT** The new heart-stopping emotional thriller from the Queen of the Big Reveal **Robyn ''Avril'' Managa was twelve when she witnessed her controlling and abusive father murder her mother. Put into care while her well-connected father was given a new identity in Witness Protection, Robyn has lived with the trauma of that day ever since. Now in her twenties, Robyn has decided she wants a family reunion - so is killing people connected to her father''s case, leaving on their bodies the note: GIVE HIM TO ME.Dr Kez Lanyon is called onto the case. But can Kez get into Robyn''s mind before she kills again? Or is she about to become Avril''s latest victim?Profiler and therapist Kez Lanyon returns in a gripping new stand-alone novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Dorothy Koomson. Readers love Dorothy Koomson: ''Raw, emotive and chilling'' ''Full of shocks and surprises . . . another hard hitting, psychologically thrilling page turner'' ''Jaw-dropping, totally unexpected''''Terrifyingly authentic, twisty and compelling'' ''A must read!''

Objev podobné jako Give Him to Me - Dorothy Koomson

The thirteenth book in Dorothy L Sayers'' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by crime writer Natasha Cooper - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries. They plan to have a quiet country honeymoon. Then Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride Harriet Vane find the previous owner''s body in the cellar.Set in a country village seething with secrets and snobbery, this is Dorothy L. Sayers'' last full-length detective novel. Variously described as a love story with detective interruptions and a detective story with romantic interruptions, it lives up to both descriptions with style.''She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.'' P. D. James

Objev podobné jako Busman's Honeymoon - Dorothy Leigh Sayersová