nineteen claws and a black bird agustina bazterrica

In these tense, macabre stories, bodies fall from the sky, perfect nails conceal grisly secrets and violence pulses behind gleaming facades. From hellish visions to obsessive relationships, acclaimed author Agustina Bazterrica takes us to the dark heart of human desires and fears. Shocking, brutal, yet glinting with sharp humour, Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird is a breathtaking dive into human monstrousness from a master of contemporary horror.

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Figurka Black Panther z kolekce Bend and Flex Hasbro Avengers má výšku přibližně 15 cm a disponuje ohebnými končetinami. Umožňuje dětem přehrávat akční scény z filmového světa Avengers. Je vhodná pro děti od 4 let a je vyrobena z plastu.

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Nová kniha Agustiny Bazterricy se v ničem nepodobá předchozímu románu Znamenitá mrtvola. Snad jedině tím, jak mistrně dovede autorka zacházet s hrůzou, která číhá všude kolem nás, krčí se v těch nejobyčejnějších věcech, situacích, v lidech a zvířatech kolem nás.Devatenáct povídek jako devatenáct zastavení na podivné křížové cestě, na niž jsme náhodně narazili, když jsme na výletě sešli z cesty. Některé výjevy nás přimrazí svou prostotou, jiné jsou jako temné barokní obrazy plné svíjejících se démonů a nesrozumitelných symbolů. Ve všech se Agustina Bazterrica dostává až na dřeň: na dřeň každodennosti, na dřeň jazyka, na dřeň toho nejčernějšího humoru.Povídky svým vznikem předcházejí románu Znamenitá mrtvola a autorka je psala v průběhu několika let, proto jsou opravdu pestré – pestré v temnotě, jež je všechny spojuje.

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sada 4 židlí Dexa Black and Black
sada dvou židlí Nova Black and Black
sada 2 ks židlí Ekol Black and Black
skříňka Lord Black and Black s kovovými nohami
skříňka Tela Walnut and Black rozměry 140x36x72 cm
knihovna Fix Black and Oak 160 cm
stolek Luxe Travertine and Black 90x60 cm
židle Gini Dark Blue and Black 2 ks
konferenční stolek Luxe White and Black
skříňka Solace Atlantic Pine and Black
skříňka Luxe Anthracite and Black 160x80x35 cm
stolek Mistico Black and Walnut
konferenční stolek Delux Black and White
sada židlí Dexa Fume and Black 6 ks
židle Rubi Yellow and Black s rozměry 46x42x48 cm
sada 2 židlí Ekol Grey and Black

A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'A hideous, bold, unforgettable vision of the future' i-D'A thrilling dystopia that everyone should read' DazedIf everyone was eating human meat, would you?Marcos is in the business of slaughtering humans - only no one calls them that. He works with numbers, consignments, processing. One day, he's given a specimen of the finest quality. He leaves her tied up in an outhouse, a problem to be disposed of later.But she haunts Marcos. Her trembling body, and watchful gaze, seem to understand. And soon, he becomes tortured by what has been lost - and what might still be saved...

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Svět, jak ho známe, zmizel po black-outu, válkách o vodu a ekologických katastrofách. Počasí se v řádu několika hodin může změnit z ledového na horoucí, voda a vzduch jsou kontaminované toxickými látkami, zvířata ani příroda už téměř neexistují a přežilo jen málo lidí. V této bezútěšné současnosti žije skupina žen uzavřených v Domě Svatého bratrstva, náboženské sektě s přísnou hierarchií, jíž vládne železnou rukou sadistická Sestra představená. Nad ní stojí už jen tajemný "On", kterého členky sekty nesmějí spatřit, dokud nejsou prohlášeny za vyvolené. A po tom touží i jedna z "nehodných", jak jsou řadové členky sekty nazývány. Vypráví příběh, psaný tajně noc co noc, aby se jednoho dne někdo dozvěděl, co všechno se za těmito zdmi děje: mučení, oběti a děsivé obřady ve jménu osvícení. Vzpomíná na to, co se dělo předtím, než do Domu přišla, a zaznamenává i to, co se odehrává potom, kdy do sekty přibyde Lucía, mimořádná dívka s mimořádnými schopnostmi.

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A fearsomely dark, incantatory new dystopia set in a post-apocalyptic convent from the author of viral sensation Tender is the Flesh'Barbaric, brutal and utterly beautiful. The Unworthy is a searing haunt of a novel that I will never forget' LUCY ROSE, AUTHOR OF THE LAMBIn the House of the Sacred Sisterhood, the unworthy live in fear of the Superior Sister's whip. Seething with resentment, they plot against each other and await who will ascend to the level of the Enlightened - and who will suffer the next exemplary punishment.Risking her life, one of the unworthy keeps a diary in secret. Slowly, memories surface from a time before the world collapsed, before the Sacred Sisterhood became the only refuge.Then Lucía arrives. She, too, is unworthy - but she is different. And her presence brings a single spark of hope to a world of darkness.

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Svět, jak ho známe, zmizel po black-outu, válkách o vodu a ekologických katastrofách. Počasí se v řádu několika hodin může změnit z ledového na horoucí, voda a vzduch jsou kontaminované toxickými látkami, zvířata ani příroda už téměř neexistují a přežilo jen málo lidí. V této bezútěšné současnosti žije skupina žen uzavřených v Domě Svatého bratrstva, náboženské sektě s přísnou hierarchií, jíž vládne železnou rukou sadistická Sestra představená. Nad ní stojí už jen tajemný "On", kterého členky sekty nesmějí spatřit, dokud nejsou prohlášeny za vyvolené. A po tom touží i jedna z "nehodných", jak jsou řadové členky sekty nazývány. Vypráví příběh, psaný tajně noc co noc, aby se jednoho dne někdo dozvěděl, co všechno se za těmito zdmi děje: mučení, oběti a děsivé obřady ve jménu osvícení. Vzpomíná na to, co se dělo předtím, než do Domu přišla, a zaznamenává i to, co se odehrává potom, kdy do sekty přibyde Lucía, mimořádná dívka s mimořádnými schopnostmi.

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An exciting tale about tackling climate change to protect the animalsGrown-ups and children can enjoy this gentle and imaginative story together, all about the environmental concerns facing our wildlife. Follow the tale of Finn and Skip as they go on a hang-gliding adventure up in the clouds - when all of a sudden Finn''s map gets caught around a swan''s neck! Introduce 3-5 year-olds to the importance of protecting the environment with this illustrated storybook about climate change and its effects on animals. The ups and downs of Bird shows us all the different ways we can help our birds and the environment, through Finn and Skip''s adventure. This heart-warming climate change story:- Features lots of practical tips for taking care of the planet, like cycling instead of taking cars, planting trees, and even growing their own vegetables- Taps into growing eco-awareness trend, and shows the benefits of making sustainable decisions- Is perfect for adults and children to share together, as it prompts a wider conversation about the environment- Is charming, humorous, and emotionally gripping, which helps to make this quite frightening subject matter more approachableWith its playful, quirky illustrations, Bird will empower young readers with passion and drive. This ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The new edition of the acclaimed textbook on Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, offers a global scope and focus on both theory and practice Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management equips students with the knowledge and tools to navigate today’s complex, interconnected global markets. Covering both practical applications and strategic decision-making, this comprehensive textbook combines theory with real-world case studies to provide a thorough understanding of logistics systems and supply chain management (SCM) practices. Designed to meet the needs of today’s students and instructors, the fifth edition of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management offers a balanced and student-friendly presentation of both qualitative and quantitative content, emphasizing key concepts such as sustainability, supply chain vulnerabilities, and digital transformation. Covering both foundational principles and advanced topics, each chapter builds a robust framework for students to critically assess and improve supply chain operations. Throughout the text, the authors provide expert insights into the latest trends, emerging technologies, and global events, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fifth Edition, is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in logistics, supply chain management, and operations management in business, engineering, management, and international trade programs. New to this Edition: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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When a giant bird damages a village and scares the villagers, Yun tries to scare it away. His plan fails and the Dragon King suggests that he talk to the bird. She explains she needs to build a nest and the villagers help. The bird gives Yun a magic feather and the Dragon King rewards Yun with the power to become a dragon! Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2) Book band: Purple B Phonics phase: 6

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Go on an enthralling journey through 40,000 years of art and learn about everything from cave paintings to Cubism! Written by educator and art historian Michael Bird, and illustrated by Kate Evans, Vincent''s Starry Night and Other Stories is made up of 68 chapters of stories about art through the ages. The book also includes reproductions of featured artworks, a comprehensive timeline of events, and extra feature spreads on places connected with art.An essential reference book for all children who love art and stories, this book is the perfect blend of both. Discover artists and their art around the world, in exciting and imaginative tales about artists and the way they created their work.Fresh, new take on presenting the history of art - using a well-thought-out timeline, carefully selected artists and artworks, beautiful illustrations, and engaging storytelling, this book will delight all curious mindsPerfect for home, classroom or school library - an interesting supplement to learning about art and history for parents and teachersBe inspired - the stories explore art from different parts of the world, and they draw on events from history that inspired many great works of artA beautiful gift - this is a beautiful book; hardcover with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Pepper Masalah and the Flying Carpet by Rosanne Hawke is a series of five or more chapter story books featuring an adventurous black cat called Pepper Masalah, and her nine-year-old friend, Zamir.Pepper Masalah lives with Zamir and his family on an olive farm in Australia. Zam’s grandmother is from the old country (Kashmir) and she brought with her an ancient carpet. She believes the carpet can fly, and that it will try to find its previous master in Kashmir. It hasn’t flown for hundreds of years so it is shaky at first, and can’t find its bearings. It lands in many countries on the way to Kashmir, where Pepper Masalah and Zamir have dangerous but exciting adventures.In the 3rd book in this series, Pepper Masalah and the Giant Bird, the ancient carpet is closer to finding Kashmir and flies over Afghanistan. A huge bird (the Simurgh from Persian folklore) whisksPepper off the carpet and up to her nest of eggs, high on a mountain. The carpet is disorientated without Pepper and disappears after Zam falls off. Zam makes the long climb to save Pepper before she becomes food for the bird’s huge chicks. Pepper makes a friend in the nest, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this new anecdotal book, the unstoppable Dickie Bird takes one County Cricket Club at a time and revisits each with the aid of memorabilia, statistics, books and videos. A mass of new hilarious stories flow from Dickie as he flexes his memory: he describes the cricketers, the matches and the character of these clubs. Dickie also relives his journeys as a umpire to clubs and Test match arenas overseas and recalls the humorous times that have filled his unique career. A must have for cricket enthusiasts everywhere.

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The first shadows fall on a Friday afternoon when a single, dying raven delivers an invitation to the witch, Diana Bishop. It calls her home to the hallowed ground of Ravenswood, to a place and a family she has never known.And when Diana and her husband Matthew Clairmont learn that their seven-year-old twins must have their magical powers tested, Diana decides to forge a new future for her family, hoping to find answers at the Proctor ancestral home. There, Diana becomes her great aunt Gwyneth's pupil in Higher Magic. And as Diana walks an unknown path, she must journey to some of the darkest places within her family history - and herself - if she is to unlock greater power.An instant Sunday Times bestseller, The Black Bird Oracle returns to the world of All Souls, sweeping readers back to the Salem Panic to shine a light on the intertwined legacy of the Bishop and Proctor families.

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Hold your horses, the cat is out the bag! Discover all the amazing and awful facts about barmy beasts and cagey creatures across time with history's most horrible headlines: Animals edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to animals across time. From gory stories of sacrifices in the stone age, murderous games in arenas in Roman times, a clever baboon who was given the job of a railway signal man in the Victorian era all the way up to the inventors of sonar inspired by bats, it's all in Horrible Histories: Animals: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

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The world’s best bird photography gathered in one beautiful bookThe 10th-anniversary volume of the acclaimed seriesCelebrating the artistry of bird photography from around the globe, the Bird Photographer of the Year is the leading international bird photography competition, and this gorgeous, large-format book showcases the best images from the contest—some of the most spectacular bird photographs ever taken. A remarkable record of avian beauty and diversity across the globe, the book demonstrates the astonishing skill of bird photographers and the incredible quality of today’s digital imaging systems. Previous volumes of this annual series of books have garnered rave reviews. Writing about Collection 9, The Washington Post said, “This stunning collection of images . . . presents the avian world in all its soaring grandeur, stunning color and, yes, accidental comedy.”The Collection 10 volume features more than 250 of the best photographs selected from a record 33,000-plus entries submitted for the tenth anniversary of the competition, including all the winning and short-listed pictures. Taken by experienced professionals and enthusiastic amateurs, these richly various photos are organized by contest category, including Birds in the Environment, Bird Behavior, Birds in Flight, Urban Birds, Conservation, and the Young Bird Photographer of the Year. A ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Turn the page to make jaguars leap, crocodiles snap, eels slither, and the m a jesty and beauty of the rainforest come to life in this intricate pop-up book from New York Times bestselling author and master paper engineer Matthew Reinhart.Discover what’s hiding under the thick forest canopy in Rainforest Predators: A Wild World Pop-Up! This deluxe pop-up book features five of the largest tropical and temperate rainforests in the world and the unique animals and plants that call them home. From the Amazon to the Congo Basin, paper engineer extraordinaire Matthew Reinhart builds heart-stopping scenes including an endangered Amazonian jaguar leaping right at you, a tree growing at the turn of a page, and more interactive moments that showcase the beauty and wildness of rainforests. With stunning artwork and scientifically accurate descriptions of each forest, animal, and plant, this pop-up will delight nature lovers the world over! DOZENS OF DETAILED POPS: Fierce creatures leap off the page in intricate and elaborate pop-up scenes 20+ FASCINATING CREATURES: See and learn about the endangered animals unique to each rainforest STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS: Beautiful artwork depicts creatures and habitats FOR EXPLORERS OF ALL AGES: Kids and adults alike can travel deep into the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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“A mesmerizing tale like no other.”—Priyanka Kumar, author of Conversations with Birds“A beautiful book. The writing about birds—their songs and sounds, what birds mean to us, the wonder and joy they evoke in us—is among the most original, insightful, and enjoyable I’ve read.”—James Macdonald Lockhart, author of Wild Air: In Search of BirdsongThis captivating memoir takes readers into the eccentric world of competitive bird-calling—following the coming-of-age story of two boys who found their voice in the natural world.This captivating book brings together two birds of a feather: Jean and Johnny, boys from very different worlds growing up in a small village in France. Jean is the genteel pharmacist’s son, dressed in his Sunday best; Johnny’s father is a rough, working-class sheep herder, always with the odor of animals clinging to him. Each year, over three hundred bird species visit their village, which intersects a major migratory flyway.The two boys’ stories converge when Jean enters a bird-calling contest. He places second, and at only eleven years old becomes a child celebrity on the bird-calling circuit. Then Johnny starts to compete as well. At the annual bird festival, both boys are standouts, and a long, admiring rivalry develops between them, eventually culminating ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Bird Singers - Jean Boucault, Johnny Rasse

Explore the amusing personalities of 80 birds by drawing them in the adorable artistic style of author Jen Budrock, founder of the blog Birdhism. Welcome back to the world of kawaii, with this new drawing class of Kawaii Birdies! These birdies are so cute they can fit right in your palm. From their chubby bodies to the anatomy of their wings to the beautiful colors of their plumage, there is so much to learn and love about our fair-feathered friends. Thanks to Jen Budrock, advocate and all-out bird nerd, this guide will teach you how to create little birds with big personalities on the page, and even give you some tips on how to go about bringing a real companion bird home. In a two-spread Bird Order Directory, learn the order in which each specie included in the book belongs in. With a wide variety of birds spanning the old world and the new world, as well as domestic and wild species, this is just the surface of the expansive world of birds. In true Birdhism style, this drawing class comes with a no holds barred on fun, as you'll discover in the chapters Birdie Activities, Birdie Shenanigans, and Birdie ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A collection of humorous animal stories inspired by the author''s own experiences as a vet, interspersed with practical tips for young pet-owners.From a duck who loses her quack to a black lab who bounces off a cliff, a Siamese cat with delusions of grandeur to an African bullfrog with eye trouble, there is no end to the variety of a vet’s caseload. The highs and lows of animal care are hilariously captured in this sparkling collection of short stories for young readers, interspersed with fun, practical and relatable advice for pet-owners of every description.

Objev podobné jako Paws, Claws and Animal Antics: Tales and Tips from a Vet - Luke Gamble

A stunningly illustrated celebration of the world’s best bird photographyThe Bird Photographer of the Year is a competition that celebrates the artistry of bird photography from around the world, and this beautiful, large-format book showcases the best images from the contest—some of the most stunning bird photographs ever taken. A gorgeous record of avian beauty and diversity across the globe, the book demonstrates the dedication and passion of bird photographers and the incredible quality of today’s digital imaging systems. The book features the best of tens of thousands of images from the ninth year of the competition, including the winning and short-listed pictures. It presents a vast variety of photos by experienced professionals and enthusiastic amateurs, reflecting the huge diversity of bird and nature lovers, which is vital for ensuring the conservation and survival of birds. A portion of Bird Photographer of the Year’s profits goes to Birds on the Brink, a charity that supports bird conservation around the world. Filled with unforgettable images of a kind that simply weren’t possible before the creation of digital photography, this book will delight anyone who loves birds or great photography.

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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelImaginative, clever and often humorous, this beautifully illustrated poetry collection by Valerie Bloom is inspired by the strange and wonderful creatures of the natural world.Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Text type: A poetry bookCurriculum links: Citizenship

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A beautiful celebration of Britain''s best-loved birds, featuring illustrations, folktales, stories and seasonal crafts and activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family.A rich treasury of fact, folklore, traditional tales and seasonal crafts and activities, RSPB Bird Tales celebrates 25 of our most familiar and best-loved British birds, offering a wealth of ways to deepen our relationships with our feathered friends.Organised by month and highlighting important moments for birds throughout the year – including courtship, nest-building and migration – in-depth portraits of each species give vivid insights into their fascinating, hidden lives.Each beautifully illustrated bird biography includes a roll call of folk names, a traditional tale, fascinating folklore covering traditions, superstitions and beliefs, key identification features, tips to help birdlife thrive and awe-inspiring facts that reveal the true wonder of birds’ lives.From learning to recognise distinctive bird songs and calls to making a mini pond and bird box to benefit garden birds, this enriching and practical book encourages readers to reconnect with nature through bird-related activities for the whole family.

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Sofia travels back to her birthplace in Guatemala and learns more about her family''s culture with the help of a quetzal bird.

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The Book of the Bird celebrates the bird in art with an elegant, international collection of paintings, illustrations and photographs, featuring all kinds of birds from the smallest tits and wrens to colourful exotics.Interspersed though the illustrations are short texts giving background to the pictures and information on bird species. This is the perfect gift for all bird lovers.

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''[A] comprehensive and important history of black Britain . . . Written with a wonderful clarity of style and with great force and passion.'' – Kwasi Kwarteng, Sunday TimesIn this vital re-examination of a shared history, historian and broadcaster David Olusoga tells the rich and revealing story of the long relationship between the British Isles and the people of Africa and the Caribbean. This edition, fully revised and updated, features a new chapter encompassing the Windrush scandal and the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, events which put black British history at the center of urgent national debate. Black and British is vivid confirmation that black history can no longer be kept separate and marginalized. It is woven into the cultural and economic histories of the nation and it belongs to us all. Drawing on new genealogical research, original records, and expert testimony, Black and British reaches back to Roman Britain, the medieval imagination, Elizabethan ‘blackamoors’ and the global slave-trading empire. It shows that the great industrial boom of the nineteenth century was built on American slavery, and that black Britons fought at Trafalgar and in the trenches of both World Wars. Black British history is woven into the cultural ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An Eater Best Cookbook of Fall 2020 • This groundbreaking new cookbook from chef, bestselling author, and TV star Marcus Samuelsson celebrates contemporary Black cooking in 150 extraordinarily delicious recipes. It is long past time to recognize Black excellence in the culinary world the same way it has been celebrated in the worlds of music, sports, literature, film, and the arts. Black cooks and creators have led American culture forward with indelible contributions of artistry and ingenuity from the start, but Black authorship has been consistently erased from the story of American food. Now, in The Rise, chef, author, and television star Marcus Samuelsson gathers together an unforgettable feast of food, culture, and history to highlight the diverse deliciousness of Black cooking today. Driven by a desire to fight against bias, reclaim Black culinary traditions, and energize a new generation of cooks, Marcus shares his own journey alongside 150 recipes in honor of dozens of top chefs, writers, and activists—with stories exploring their creativity and influence. Black cooking has always been more than “soul food,” with flavors tracing to the African continent, to the Caribbean, all over the United States, and beyond. Featuring a mix of everyday food and celebration ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A clear and expert how-to guide to pruning and training ornamental and fruiting plants, with 970 informative photographs and illustrations, and a directory of plants and how to prune them. A helpful introduction, covering basic principles and techniques, is followed by chapters arranged by plant type. Each one includes practical advice, illustrated with step-by-step photographic sequences and artworks, on the initial training of the plant type in question, how to prune, and how to undertake renovation pruning. An invaluable A–Z directory of ornamental plants looks at the pruning requirements of a wide range of species on a plant-by-plant basis, explaining when and how to prune. All techniques and projects are shown in close-up step-by-step photography and diagrams, making this an essential book on the subject for any gardener.

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A philosophical look at the twisted, high-tech near-future of the sci-fi anthology series Black Mirror, offering a glimpse of the darkest reflections of the human condition in digital technology Black Mirror-the Emmy-winning Netflix series that holds up a dark, digital mirror of speculative technologies to modern society—shows us a high-tech world where it is all too easy to fall victim to ever-evolving forms of social control.In Black Mirror and Philosophy, original essays written by a diverse group of scholars invite you to peer into the void and explore the philosophical, ethical, and existential dimensions of Charlie Brooker’s sinister stories. The collection reflects Black Mirror’s anthology structure by pairing a chapter with every episode in the show’s five seasons—including an interactive, choose-your-own-adventure analysis of Bandersnatch—and concludes with general essays that explore the series’ broader themes. Chapters address questions about artificial intelligence, virtual reality, surveillance, privacy, love, death, criminal behavior, and politics, including: Have we given social media too much power over our lives?Could heaven really, one day, be a place on Earth?Should criminal justice and punishment be crowdsourced?What rights should a “cookie” have? Immersive, engaging, and experimental, Black Mirror and Philosophy navigates the intellectual landscape of Brooker’s morality plays for the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''This has all of Fran''s trademark quick wit and black humour'' Gráinne Murphy''Funny, warm and very moving'' Lucinda Hawksley''Fran writes with such humour and humanity, it was an absolute tonic'' Victoria Mackenzie1979. Jackie Chadwick is 17 and living in a supported bedsit. She''s still close to her foster parents and friends with (aka unofficial minder for) Amanda, their irresponsible daughter, but she’s enjoying her independence – until a fire leaves her temporarily homeless. Jackie’s dad, widower and recovering alcoholic Dave, has just been released from prison and sees this as his chance to make amends. He offers her his spare room – but can their relationship survive him going back on the booze and the arrival of his gin-loving lady friend and her errant son? As things go from bad to worse, Jackie has to decide how many chances you give someone who keeps letting you down.Bittersweet and funny, Home Bird draws on Fran Hill''s own experiences as a teenager in foster care.''Deliciously nostalgic, brilliantly funny'' Frances Quinn''I loved Home Bird. Fran drew me in to that world'' Jane Ions''A jewel of a book. Fran Hill can do what other authors spend a lifetime trying to achieve: disarm you in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Written during the 1970s, John McGrath’s winding, furious, innovative play tracks the economic history and exploitation of the Scottish Highlands from the post-Rebellion suppression of the clans to the story of the Clearances: in the nineteenth century, aristocratic landowners discovered the profitability of sheep farming, and forced a mass emigration of rural Highlanders, burning their houses in order to make way for the Cheviot sheep. The play follows the thread of capitalist and repressive exploitation through the estates of the stag-hunting landed gentry, to the 1970s rush for profit in the name of North Sea Oil. Described by the playwright as having a “ceilidh” format, The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil draws on historical research alongside Gaelic song and the Scots’ love of variety and popular entertainment to tell this epic story. A totally distinctive cultural and theatrical phenomenon, the play championed several new approaches to theatre, raising its profile as a means of political intervention; proposing a collective, democratic, collaborative approach to creating theatre; offering a language of performance accessible to working-class people; producing theatre in non-purpose-built theatre spaces; breaking down the barrier between audience and performers through interaction; and taking theatre to people who otherwise ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil - John McGrath

*** Finalist for the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay**** ****Semi-Finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor**** ****Finalist for the New England Book Award**** ****Longlisted for the Massachusetts Book Award**** In this engaging follow up to How to Make a Slave and Other Essays, the recipient of PEN New England Award for nonfiction and finalist for the National Book Award sharply examines and explains Black life and culture with equal parts candor and humor. In Magically Black and Other Essays Jerald Walker elegantly blends personal revelation and cultural critique to create a bracing and often humorous examination of Black American life. He thoughtfully addresses the inherent complexities of topics as eclectic as incarceration, home renovations, gentrification, the crip walk, pimping, and the rise of the MAGA movement, approaching them through various Black perspectives, including husband, father, teacher, and writer. The collection’s overarching theme is captured in the titular essay, which examines the culture of heroic action African Americans created in response to their enslavement and oppression, giving proof to Albert Murray’s observation that the “fire in the forging process . . . for all its violence, does not destroy the metal that becomes the sword.”

Objev podobné jako Magically Black and Other Essays - Jerald Walker

Squashes and pumpkins come in many shapes, sizes and colours. This guide also covers other members of the gourd family, from marrows to courgettes and cucumbers. Practical information is given on how to grow each type, as well as harvesting and cooking uses.

Objev podobné jako Growing Squashes and Pumpkins - Richard Bird

Andrei Tarkovsky (1932-1986) was one of the great poets of world cinema. A fiercely independent artist, Tarkovsky crafted poignantly beautiful films that have proven inscrutable and been bitterly disputed. These qualities are present in abundance in Andrei Rublev (1966), Tarkovsky's first fully mature film. Ostensibly a biographical study of Russia's most famous medieval icon-painter, Andrei Rublev is both lyrical and epic, starkly naturalistic and allegorical, authentically historical and urgently topical. While much remains mysterious in Andrei Rublev, critics have recently begun to reappraise it as a groundbreaking film that undermines comfortable notions of life and spirituality. Robert Bird's multifaceted account of Andrei Rublev extends this reevaluation of Tarkovsky's radical aesthetic by establishing the film's historical context and presenting a substantially new reading of key scenes. Bird definitively establishes the film's tortured textual history, which has resulted in two vastly different versions. He relates the film to traditions in Russian art and intellectual history, but finally his analysis focuses on Andrei Rublev as a visual and narrative artwork that treats profound existential questions by challenging conventional notions of representation and vision.

Objev podobné jako Andrei Rublev - Robert Bird

Place the stickers on the correct figures and colour in the pictures. A fun collection, with stickers and figures adapted to the age of our little artists!

Objev podobné jako I stick and colour in! - Bird 2-3 year

Diana Bishop journeys to the darkest places within herself - and her family history - in the highly anticipated fifth novel of the beloved Number One Sunday Times bestselling All Souls series.Deborah Harkness first introduced the world to Diana Bishop, Oxford scholar and witch, and vampire geneticist Matthew de Clairmont in A Discovery of Witches. Drawn to each other despite long-standing taboos, these two other-worldly beings found themselves at the centre of a battle for a lost, enchanted manuscript known as Ashmole 782. Since then, they have fallen in love, travelled to Elizabethan England, dissolved the Covenant between the three species, and awoken the dark powers within Diana's family line.Now, Diana and Matthew receive a formal demand from the Congregation: They must test the magic of their seven-year-old twins, Pip and Rebecca.Concerned with their safety and desperate to avoid the same fate that led her parents to spellbind her, Diana decides to forge a different path for her family's future and answers a message from a great-aunt she never knew existed, Gwyneth Proctor, whose invitation simply reads: It's time you came home, Diana.On the hallowed ground of Ravenswood, the Proctor family home, and under the tutelage of Gwyneth, a talented ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Black Bird Oracle - Deborah Harknessová

Diana Bishop journeys to the darkest places within herself - and her family history - in the highly anticipated fifth novel of the beloved Number One Sunday Times bestselling All Souls series. The first shadows fall on a Friday afternoon when a single, dying raven lands on the pavement in front of Diana Bishop, harbinger of an invitation that reads, 'It's time you came home, Diana'. Diana is a witch and scholar; her husband Matthew Clairmont, a vampire.Their intense love for one another awoke the dark powers within her and dissolved the Covenant between the three species - Witch, Daemon and Vampire - that live alongside humans. Now, the governing Congregation has decided it must test the magical powers of their seven-year-old twins, Pip and Becca. Concerned with their safety, Diana decides to forge a different path for her family's future and travels to Ravenswood, the Proctor family home.There, Diana begins a new era, becoming her great aunt Gwyneth's pupil in higher magic. It's time to confront her family's past - and her own, inescapable desire for greater power. Number One bestselling author Deborah Harkness returns to her beloved All Souls world with a triumphant novel that sweeps back to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Black Bird Oracle - Deborah Harknessová

This superb instructional book will tell you everything you need to know about chess and bridge, from the fascinating histories of the games to how to play and master strategies to win.

Objev podobné jako Complete Step-by-step Guide to Chess and Bridge - David Bird

How to use scented bulbs, annuals, schrubs and trees to create a welcoming and relaxing outdoor environment.

Objev podobné jako Planting for Visual Impact and Scent in Borders and Containers - Richard Bird, Andrew Mikolajski, Jackie Matthews

Black and White: The Birth of Modern Boxing is the definitive history of the early years of transatlantic pugilism. It reveals the poisonous racism disfiguring the sport and the black boxers fighting an uphill struggle for equality. It lays bare ugly attempts by authorities to stifle or ban a sport that millions flocked to see, and exposes the unethical actions of distinguished figures such as Lord Lonsdale and Sir Winston Churchill. Black and White brings to life some of the greatest fights in history as the narrative charts boxing''s growth from underground sleaze to fashionable spectacle. Along the way we hear the stories of the great champions of the era including Jack Dempsey, Jack Johnson, Jimmy Wilde and Ted ''Kid'' Lewis. The book culminates in the ''Fight of the Century'', where a gallant European and an unpopular American battled for supremacy as the world looked on with trepidation.

Objev podobné jako Black and White - Brian Dobbs

Set in the period before and through the Bangladeshi war of independence, this novel has at its heart the continuing friendship between three boys with a love of cinema, whose loyalty into adulthood has surprising outcomes. Bulbul, the central character, is a journalist who witnesses and experiences the clash between individual struggles for meaning in a world torn apart by war, genocide and religious exclusions.

Objev podobné jako Godzilla and the Song Bird - Manzu Islam

This fantastic range of fiction for Shared, Guided and Independent reading gives you stories your children will love to read over and over again. Gaelic and Scottish teaching support also accompanies this reading series.

Objev podobné jako Literacy Edition Storyworlds Stage 7, Animal World, Mamba and the Crocodile Bird

There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend. All that changes one day when Misao is attacked by a demon. Her childhood friend Kyo suddenly returns to save her and tend to her cuts - with his tongue! It turns out Misao is the bride of prophecy, whose blood gives power to the demon clan who claims her. But most demons want to keep her power for themselves--by eating her! Now Misao is just trying to stay alive...and decide if she likes it when Kyo licks her wounds.

Objev podobné jako Black Bird, Vol. 1 - Kanoko Sakurakouji

A mythical, paranormal romance that has sold through over 290,000 copies in the U.S.Sho’s manipulations have cast the demon world into chaos, and Kyo must leave the tengu village to help save the Kuzunoha clan from slaughter. But giving aid to one of his few remaining allies means he must leave Misao vulnerable to attack.Kyo’s grandfather is able to cast a powerful shield over the tengu mansion, but while it keeps anyone from getting in, it also traps those who are inside. How can Misao justify locking herself away when Sho begins to menace the village’s most helpless members?Sho’s manipulations have cast the demon world into chaos, and Kyo must leave the tengu village to help save the Kuzunoha clan from slaughter. But giving aid to one of his few remaining allies means he must leave Misao vulnerable to attack.Kyo’s grandfather is able to cast a powerful shield over the tengu mansi

Objev podobné jako Black Bird, Vol. 12 - Kanoko Sakurakouji

A mythical, paranormal romance that has sold through over 290,000 copies in the U.S.Misao has made the choice to forgo college and a normal human life in order to be Kyo’s wife and mother to the demon child she carries. But her pregnancy is unusual, even for the demon world. The last pages of the Senka Roku will reveal the truth of the matter, but now that Kyo has it in his hands, does he really want to know…?Misao has made the choice to forgo college and a normal human life in order to be Kyo’s wife and mother to the demon child she carries. But her pregnancy is unusual, even for the demon world. The last pages of the Senka Roku will reveal the truth of the matter, but now that Kyo has it in his hands, does he really want

Objev podobné jako Black Bird, Vol. 16 - Kanoko Sakurakouji

A mythical, paranormal romance that has sold through over 290,000 copies in the U.S.Misao and Kyo have traveled to the tengu village to end Sho''s claim on the leadership of the clan once and for all. Misao knows there will be bloodshed, and things will only get worse if the battle is drawn out.But her attempt to help is thwarted by a cunning trap. Locked in with Sho with little hope of rescue, Misao has a terrible choice to make--betray Kyo or die a horrible, painful death!Misao and Kyo have traveled to the tengu village to end Sho''s claim on the leadership of the clan once and for all. Misao knows there will be bloodshed, and things will only get worse if the battle is drawn out.But her attempt to help is thwarted by a cunning trap. Locked in with Sho with little hope of rescue, Misao has a t

Objev podobné jako Black Bird, Vol. 6 - Kanoko Sakurakouji

Regál Burgaz Black and Walnut kombinuje ořechový dekor s černým kovovým rámem v industriálním stylu. Je vyroben z odolné 18mm melaminové desky a kovu s povrchovou úpravou lakem sušeným v peci. S rozměry 126 × 160 × 26 cm a možností upevnění ke stěně je vhodný do obývacího pokoje, ložnice nebo kanceláře.

• Moderní industriální design v kombinaci ořechového dřeva a černého kovu.
• Odolná konstrukce z 18mm melaminové desky a pevného kovového rámu.
• Prostorné police s výškou 24,7 cm a možnost upevnění ke stěně pro stabilitu.

Objev podobné jako Regál Burgaz Black and Walnut

Regál Elysian Travertine and Black je moderní úložný nábytek s béžovým dekorem Travertine a černým kovovým rámem. Má rozměry 90 cm na šířku, 180 cm na výšku a hloubku 33,5 cm, s policemi vysokými 35,8 cm. Konstrukce je z melaminem potažené dřevotřísky a kovového rámu s elektrostatickým nátěrem pro odolnost.

• Elegantní kombinace béžového dekoru Travertine a černého kovového rámu
• Prostorné police s výškou 35,8 cm pro knihy a dekorace
• Stabilní konstrukce z kovového rámu a melaminové desky s možností připevnění ke stěně

Objev podobné jako Regál Elysian Travertine and Black

An illustrated guide to varieties and how to grow them, with culinary tips for each.

Objev podobné jako Growing Berries and Currants - Richard Bird, Kate Whiteman

The full inside story of the detection of gravitational waves at LIGO, one of the most ambitious feats in scientific history*Selected as a Book of the Year 2016 in the Sunday Times*''This is empirical poetry. A fascinating tale of human curiosity beautifully told, and with black holes and lasers too'' Robin InceIn 1916 Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves: miniscule ripples in the very fabric of spacetime generated by unfathomably powerful events. If such vibrations could somehow be recorded, we could observe our universe for the first time through sound: the hissing of the Big Bang, the low tones of merging galaxies, the drumbeat of two black holes collapsing into one… In 2016 a team of hundreds of scientists at work on a billion-dollar experiment made history when they announced the first ever detection of a gravitational wave, confirming Einstein’s prediction a century ago. Based on complete access to LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) and the scientists who created it, Black Hole Blues offers a first-hand account of this astonishing achievement: an intimate story of cutting-edge science at its most awe-inspiring and ambitious.

Objev podobné jako Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space - Janna Levinová