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Nii Lamptey: The Curse of Pelé is the authorised biography of Ghanaian footballer Nii Lamptey, a one-time bright young talent who was hailed as ''the next Pelé'' by Pelé himself. By age 16, Lamptey had won the Belgian title with RSC Anderlecht and the world championship with Ghana''s under-16s. One year later, he won a bronze medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. After joining Dutch masters PSV Eindhoven on loan in 1993 and scoring 10 times in 22 games that season, Lamptey appeared to have the world at his feet. Spells at Aston Villa and Coventry City followed, but he failed to fulfil Pelé''s bold prophecy. Instead, his career became a cautionary tale of what can go wrong when too much pressure is applied to young players. Injuries, lack of schooling, domestic violence, bad agents and a tragic and turbulent personal life pushed Lamptey to the brink of suicide, but thankfully he recovered. In this ''warts and all'' account he finally lifts the lid on his incredible story.

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Infamous as the inspiration for the novel which slowly corrupts Oscar Wilde''s Dorian Gray, Joris-Karl Huysmans'' Against Nature (A Rebours) is translated by Robert Baldick with an introduction by Patrick McGuinness in Penguin Classics.A wildly original fin-de-siècle novel, Against Nature contains only one character. Des Esseintes is a decadent, ailing aristocrat who retreats to an isolated villa where her indulges his taste for luxury and excess. Veering between nervous excitability and debilitating ennui, he gluts his aesthetic appetites with classical literature and art, exotic jewels (with which he fatally encrusts the shell of his tortoise), rich perfumes and a kaleidoscope of sensual experiences. Against Nature, in the words of the author, exploded ''like a meteorite'' and has enjoyed a cult following to this day.This revised edition of Robert Baldick''s lucid translation features a new introduction and a chronology, and reproduces Huysmans''s original 1903 preface as well as a selection of reviews from writers including Mallarmé, Zola and Wilde.Joris-Karl Huysmans (1848-1907) is now recognized as one of the most challenging and innovative figures in European literature and an acknowledged principal architect of the fin-de-siècle imagination. He was a career civil servant who wrote ten novels, most notably A Rebours and Là ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Joris-Karl Huysmans'' shocking novel of an innocent''s descent into a world of depraved, blasphemous rituals, The Damned (Là -Bas) caused a scandal when it was first published in nineteenth-century France. This Penguin Classics edition is translated with an introduction and notes by Terry Hale.Durtal, a shy, censorious man, is writing a biography of Gilles de Rais, the monstrous fifteenth-century child-murderer thought to be the original for ''Bluebeard''. Bored and disgusted by the vulgarity of everyday life, Durtal seeks spiritual solace by immersing himself in another age. But when he starts asking questions about Gilles''s involvement in satanic rituals and is introduced to the exquisitely evil madame Chantelouve, he is soon drawn into a twilight world of black magic and erotic devilry in fin-de- siècle Paris. Published in 1891, The Damned cemented Huysmans''s reputation as a writer at the forefront of the avant-garde and as one of the most challenging and innovative figures in European literature.In his introduction, Terry Hale discusses autobiographical aspects of this scandalous novel, Huysmans''s fascination with occult practices, the real woman who inspired the character of Madame Chantelouve and other literary accounts of Gilles de Rais. This edition also includes further reading, a chronology and notes.Joris-Karl Huysmans ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A stylish and cozy collection of 21 stunning garments to knit, based on the timeless designs of Niina Laitinen.From delicate lacework and wave-like cables to mesmerizing Fair Isle, the designs of Niina Laitinen are known and loved by knitters worldwide. This sumptuous volume takes Niina’s most popular sock designs and transforms them into a captivating collection of 21 knitted sweaters, shawls, hats, cardigans and tees.Choose from:a dreamy-soft sweater with a lacework yoke;a cable-twist detail tee;an impressive space-dyed Fair Isle coatigan with a belted waist;a variety of cozy hats, shawls and mittens, all with fabulous textures and colors, so you can accessorize in style.The patterns, ideal for confident knitters and adapted by Novita Yarns’ talented designers, Minna Metsänen and Linda Permanto, are created in up to 6 sizes each, and feature all the charts, sizing diagrams and inspirational photography needed to make the knitting process simple.Knitwear from Finland will help you to explore the magical world of Niina’s designs in a whole new way, and create your own wearable works of art that celebrate her Nordic spirit.

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Grab your knitting needles and create 20 pairs of socks inspired by far-flung places around the globe!From lace to cables to complex colorwork, sock knitters will be sure to find something that appeals to them in this beautifully photographed and delightful collection of patterns. Perfect for intermediate to advanced sock knitters looking to take on a challenge - LIBRARY JOURNAL STARRED REVIEW.Join popular knitwear designer Niina Laitinen on a journey around the world through 20 exquisite new patterns based on her own travels.From the moors of Scotland to the bright lights of Shanghai… from the wilds of Madagascar to the majestic architecture of Milan, embark on an unforgettable trip around the world – in beautiful, cozy woollen footwear.The ''Shanghai'' socks are inspired by the gold dragon scales and flowing lace of China; delicate pale-pink cherry blossom motifs bedeck the ''Hanami'' (flower viewing) socks that bring to mind springtime in Japan; while the flowing leaves of the tropical rainforests and the exotic creatures prescribe the vivid colorways of the ''Madagascar''-inspired pair.The sock patterns range from comfortably easy to more challenging. The instructions are clear, there are extensive charts, often including individual ones for each foot, included for each pattern, and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Přední český ekonom Tomáš Sedláček si společně s publicistou a konzultantem Romanem Chlupatým přizvali k debatě Jorise Luyendijka. Tento nizozemský antropolog a spisovatel zkoumal v londýnské City bankéře coby specifický druh, který´ je podepsán pod nejhlubší krizí globální ekonomiky od Velké deprese ve 30. letech 20. století.KAFKONOMIE: Z BOŽÍ VŮLE BANKÉŘ přináší ve formě živého rozhovoru unikátní vhled do světa lidí, kteří rozhodují o vzniku a toku peněz. Od pádu investiční banky Lehman Brothers v roce 2008, největšího korporátního krachu v historii USA, uplynulo deset let. Mnohé se od té doby změnilo, ale samotné základy včetně přesvědčení o výjimečnosti bankéřů odolaly. Kniha je volným pokračováním úspěšných rozhovorů Tomáše Sedláčka a Romana Chlupatého s kanadským matematikem Davidem Orrellem a americkým antropologem Davidem Graeberem. Vychází jako třetí závěrečný´ díl (post)krizové trilogie.

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`It will be the biggest fiasco of the year - but I don''t care a damn! It will be something nobody has ever done before, and I shall have said what I had to say.'' As Joris -Karl Huysmans announced in 1884, Against Nature was fated to be a novel like no other. Resisting the models of classic nineteenth-century fiction, it focuses on the attempts of its anti-hero, the hypersensitive neurotic and aesthete, Des Esseintes, to escape Paris and the vulgarity of modern life. Holed up in his private museum of high taste, he offers Huysmans''s readers a treasure trove of cultural delights which anticipates many of the strains of modernism in its appreciation of Baudelaire, Moreau, Redon, Mallarmé and Poe. This new translation is supplemented by indispensable notes which enhance the understanding of a highly allusive work. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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In Hello Everybody! a bestseller in his native Holland, Joris Luyendijk tells the story of his five yearsas a reporter in the Middle East. Young and inexperienced but fluent in Arabic, he speaks to stone throwers and soldiers, taxi drivers and professors, victims and aggressors chronicling first-hand experiences of dictatorship, occupation and war. But the more he witnesses, the less he understands and he becomes increasingly aware of the yawning gap between what he sees on the ground and what is later reported in the media. As a correspondent he is privy to the multitude of narratives with conflicting implications, yet again and again the media favours those stories that will confirm and reinforce the oversimplified beliefs of the West.Hello Everybody! Is a story of disillusionment and enlightenment, by turns hilarious and despairing, but most importantly it is a powerful wake up call to the way the media gives us a filtered and manipulated version of reality in the Middle East.

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20 beautifully designed sock patterns for experienced knitters themed on the four seasons.Niina Laitinen is one of the most popular knitting designers in Finland. Already with several books under her belt, her latest features stunning sock designs inspired by the four seasons. They feature elements of nature in the shape of leaf patterns and beautiful lace and cable textures, to gorgeous colorwork featuring a geisha, a butterfly and heart patterns. They are knitted with the changing moods of the seasons in mind and include ankle-length and knee-length designs, depending on the season.All the patterns have detailed charts to follow and the socks range in difficulty from fairly easy to more complex patterns. Suitable for competent and experienced knitters, these stylish socks will make the perfect gift.

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