no great mischief alistair macleod

In 1779, driven out of his home, Calum MacDonald sets sail from the Scottish Highlands with his extensive family. After a long, terrible journey he settles his family in ''the land of trees'', and eventually they become a separate Nova Scotian clan: red-haired and black-eyed, with its own identity, its own history.It is the 1980s by the time our narrator, Alexander MacDonald, tells the story of his family, a thrilling and passionate story that intersects with history: with Culloden, where the clans died, and with the 1759 battle at Quebec that was won when General Wolfe sent in the fierce Highlanders because it was ''no great mischief if they fall''.

Objev podobné jako No Great Mischief - Alistair MacLeod

Linda Nochlin's seminal essay on women artists is widely acknowledged as the first real attempt at a feminist history of art. Nochlin refused to handle the question of why there had been no 'great women artists' on its own, corrupted, terms. Instead, she dismantled the very concept of 'greatness', unravelling the basic assumptions that had centred a male-coded 'genius' in the study of art. With unparalleled insight and startling wit, Nochlin laid bare the acceptance of a white male viewpoint in art historical thought as not merely a moral failure, but an intellectual one. Freedom, as she sees it, requires women to risk entirely demolishing the art world's institutions, and rebuilding them anew - in other words, to leap into the unknown.In this stand-alone anniversary edition, Nochlin's essay is published alongside its reappraisal, 'Thirty Years After'. Written in an era of thriving feminist theory, as well as queer theory, race and postcolonial studies, 'Thirty Years After' is a striking reflection on the emergence of a whole new canon. With reference to Joan Mitchell, Louise Bourgeois, Cindy Sherman and many more, Nochlin diagnoses the state of women and art with unmatched precision and verve. 'Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?' has become a slogan and rallying cry that resonates across culture and society; Dior even adopted it in their 2018 collections. In the 2020s, at a time when 'certain patriarchal values are making a comeback', Nochlin's message could not be more urgent: as she herself put it in 2015, 'there is still a long way to go'.

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Odpadkový koš - objem 3 l, materiál plast, šedá barva, otevírání nohou pomocí pedálu, 1 nádoba, rozměry 23,5 x 20 cm (V׊) Odpadkový koš představuje naprosto nezbytné vybavení každé domácnosti. Nabízená varianta se skládá z jedné nádoby o objemu 3 l. Víko otevřete sešlápnutím pedálu. To zajisté oceníte, pokud budete mít plné ruce. K jeho výrobě posloužil kvalitní materiál, konkrétně plast. Barva odpadkového koše Zone Denmark je šedá. Jeho rozměry dosahují 23,5 cm × 20 cm (vך). Tento odpadkový koš přispěje k čistotě vaší domácnosti. Klíčové přednosti odpadkového koše Zone Denmark Koupelnový pedálový koš Nova Grey 3L Pro výrobu tohoto odpadkového koše Zone Denmark byl použit kvalitní materiál, jakým je plast Nákupem získáte 1 nádobu s objemem 3 l Otevírá se pomocí pedálu Rozměry: 23,5 × 20 cm (vך) Barva je šedá Odpadkový koš Zone Denmark je nezbytným pomocníkem ve vaší domácnosti

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Odpadkový koš - objem 5 l, materiál plast, šedá barva, otevírání nohou pomocí pedálu, 1 nádoba, rozměry 29 x 23 cm (V׊) Bez odpadkového koše by vaše domácnost jistě nebyla tak příjemným místem. Nabízená varianta se skládá z jedné nádoby o objemu 5 l. Je vybaven pedálem, jehož sešlápnutím otevřete víko. To zajisté oceníte, pokud budete mít plné ruce. K jeho výrobě posloužil kvalitní materiál, konkrétně plast. Barva odpadkového koše Zone Denmark je šedá. Jeho rozměry činí 29 cm × 23 cm (vך). Tento odpadkový koš skvěle doplní vaši domácnost. Hlavní přednosti odpadkového koše Zone Denmark Koupelnový pedálový koš Nova Grey K výrobě tohoto odpadkového koše Zone Denmark byl použit kvalitní materiál, jakým je plast Nákupem získáte 1 nádobu s objemem 5 l Otevírá se pomocí pedálu Rozměry: 29 × 23 cm (vך) Barva je šedá Odpadkový koš Zone Denmark je nezbytným pomocníkem ve vaší domácnosti

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Kelímek na kartáčky - volně stojící, rozměry 8 × 10 × 8 cm (Š×V×H), materiál porcelán, šedá barva Kelímek na kartáčky Zone Denmark je skvělou pomůckou k umístění kartáčků na zuby. Zajistí, že se nikde nebudou povalovat a budete je mít na dosah ruky. Základnu tvoří kulatý tvar, jenž se bude skvěle vyjímat v každé koupelně. Kelímek je vyroben z porcelánu, takže vás potěší jeho vysoká stabilita. Oblíbený volně stojící kelímek umístíte prakticky kamkoliv. Jeho barva je šedá. Rozměry kelímku na kartáčky Zone Denmark dosahují 10 × 8 × 8 cm (vך×h). Zásadní vlastnosti kelímku na kartáčky Zone Denmark Kelímek na zubní kartáček Nova Grey Kelímek na kartáčky Zone Denmark se hodí jako skvělé místo pro odložení vašich zubních kartáčků Zabraňuje povalování dentálních pomůcek na umyvadle Základna nabízí kulatý tvar K výrobě tohoto kelímku na kartáčky slouží porcelán Kelímek lze postavit na umyvadlo nebo poličku, kam potřebujete Barva je šedá Kelímek na kartáčky Zone Denmark...

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Letky na šipky - široké, tloušťka 100 micronů, motiv magie, 3 kusy v balení Hlavní vlastnosti letek na šipky Mission Letky Nova - Grey F2856 Náhradní letky na šipky Vylepší letové vlastnosti vašich šipek Materiál o tloušťce 100 micronů Jde o široké letky na šipky Mission Motiv: magie Balení má k dispozici 3 ks náhradních letek

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Dávkovač mýdla - manuální, volně stojící, stříbrná a šedá barva, keramický, plastový, kruhový tvar základny, objem 250 ml, rozměry 11,5 × 8 cm (V׊) Povaluje se vám mýdlo neustále někde po umyvadle? Ideálním řešením bude dávkovač mýdla Zone Denmark. Nádobka nabízí objem 250 ml a je možné ji opakovaně plnit. Můžete jej volně umístit kamkoliv na rovný povrch, kde nejen splní svůj účel, ale zároveň poslouží jako pěkný designový prvek. K výrobě dávkovače slouží plast a keramika. Můžete se navíc těšit na jeho elegantní kruhový vzhled, díky němuž pozvedne jakoukoliv koupelnu na vyšší úroveň. Na celkovém designu se podílí stříbrná a šedá barva. Rozměry dávkovače na mýdlo Zone Denmark odpovídají 11,5 × 8 cm (vך). Jeho hmotnost dosahuje 310 g. Klíčové přednosti produktu Zone Denmark Dávkovač mýdla do koupelny Nova Grey Skvělým řešením pro udržení pořádku a estetického vzhledu koupelny je dávkovač na mýdlo Zone Denmark Nádobka pojme objem 250 ml Díky volně stojící...

Objev podobné jako Zone Denmark Dávkovač mýdla do koupelny Nova Grey (330105)

Vneste do svého interiéru styl a pohodlí s touto dvoudílnou sadou židlí, která zaujme svým elegantním vzhledem i kvalitním provedením. Kombinace šedého čalounění a černých kovových nohou působí moderně a nadčasově, takže se tyto židle snadno začlení do jakéhokoli obytného prostoru – ať už jde o jídelnu, pracovnu nebo obývací pokoj.Konstrukce je vyrobena ze 100% MDF desky o tloušťce 18 mm, která zajišťuje pevnost a stabilitu. Měkký potah ze 100% polyesteru je příjemný na dotek a odolný vůči každodennímu používání. Sedák o šířce 56 cm, hloubce 44 cm a výšce 50,5 cm poskytuje dostatek prostoru pro pohodlné sezení i při delším používání. Kovové nohy navíc zajišťují stabilitu a podtrhují moderní charakter židlí.Tyto židle jsou skvělou volbou pro každého, kdo hledá kombinaci pohodlí, praktičnosti a vkusného designu. Skvěle se hodí jak k formálním příležitostem, tak k běžnému každodennímu užívání.Parametry a specifikace: Materiál konstrukce: 100% MDF Tloušťka desky: 18 mm Potah: 100% polyester Rozměry sedáku: šířka 56 cm, hloubka 44 cm, výška 50,5 cm Materiál nohou: kov Barva: šedá a černá

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Vneste do svého interiéru styl a pohodlí s touto dvoudílnou sadou židlí, která zaujme svým elegantním vzhledem i kvalitním provedením. Kombinace šedého čalounění a černých kovových nohou působí moderně a nadčasově, takže se tyto židle snadno začlení do jakéhokoli obytného prostoru – ať už jde o jídelnu, pracovnu nebo obývací pokoj.Konstrukce je vyrobena ze 100% MDF desky o tloušťce 18 mm, která zajišťuje pevnost a stabilitu. Měkký potah ze 100% polyesteru je příjemný na dotek a odolný vůči každodennímu používání. Sedák o šířce 56 cm, hloubce 44 cm a výšce 50,5 cm poskytuje dostatek prostoru pro pohodlné sezení i při delším používání. Kovové nohy navíc zajišťují stabilitu a podtrhují moderní charakter židlí.Tyto židle jsou skvělou volbou pro každého, kdo hledá kombinaci pohodlí, praktičnosti a vkusného designu. Skvěle se hodí jak k formálním příležitostem, tak k běžnému každodennímu užívání.Parametry a specifikace: Materiál konstrukce: 100% MDF Tloušťka desky: 18 mm Potah: 100% polyester Rozměry sedáku: šířka 56 cm, hloubka 44 cm, výška 50,5 cm Materiál nohou: kov Barva: šedá a černá

Objev podobné jako Sada jídelních židlí Nova Grey and Black, 2 ks

Proměňte svůj obytný prostor pomocí této úžasné sady židlí, která vyzařuje eleganci a sofistikovanost. Tyto židle jsou vyrobeny ze 100% mdf a jsou nejen odolné, ale také neuvěřitelně stylové. Elegantní design a kovové nohy dodají moderní nádech každé místnosti a stanou se tak dokonalým doplňkem vašeho domácího interiéru. Pozvedněte svůj prostorDodejte svému domovu nádech luxusu s touto elegantní sadou židlí. Kombinace šedé a černé barvy dodá každé místnosti moderní nádech, zatímco tkanina ze 100% polyesteru zajišťuje pohodlí a odolnost. Ať už pořádáte slavnostní večeři, nebo jen odpočíváte doma, tato křesla pozvednou váš prostor a zapůsobí na vaše hosty. Pohodlí a stylS šířkou sedáku 56 cm a výškou sedáku 50. 5 cm jsou tyto židle navrženy pro pohodlí i styl. Materiál mdf o tloušťce 18 mm zajišťuje stabilitu a oporu, zatímco elegantní design dodá každé místnosti nádech sofistikovanosti. Ať už pracujete z domova, nebo si vychutnáváte jídlo s blízkými, tyto židle ozvláštní každý okamžik. Technické detaily:Materiál: MATERIÁL: 100% MDFPotahová látka: Materiál: 100% polyesterTloušťka: 18 mmŠířka: 46 cmVýška: 89 cmHloubka: 44 cm (2 kusy)Hloubka sedáku: 44 cmŠířka sedáku: 56 cmVýška sedáku: 50. 5 cmKovové nohyBarva: šedá a černá

Objev podobné jako Sada židlí (2 kusy) Nova - Grey, Black

Hledáte dokonalou židli, která by vašemu domovu dodala nádech elegance a sofistikovanosti? nehledejte nic jiného než naši úžasnou židli vyrobenou ze 100% mdf s elegantním a moderním designem. Elegance a pohodlí dohromadyTato židle je nejen stylová, ale také neuvěřitelně pohodlná díky tkanině ze 100% polyesteru a prostorným rozměrům. Ať už si vychutnáváte jídlo s rodinou, nebo odpočíváte s dobrou knihou, toto křeslo vám poskytne dokonalé posezení. Elegantní a moderní designŽidle je vybavena kovovými nohami, které jejímu designu dodávají nádech modernosti, takže se stane dokonalým doplňkem každé moderní domácnosti. Kombinace šedé a černé barvy dodává elegantní a sofistikovaný nádech, který pozvedne vzhled každé místnosti. Technické detaily:Materiál: MATERIÁL: 100% MDFTloušťka: 18 mmLátka: MDF, MDF, MDF, MDF: Materiál: 100% polyesterŠířka: 46 cmVýška: 89 cmHloubka: 44 cmHloubka sedáku: 44 cmŠířka sedáku: 56 cmVýška sedadla: 50. 5 cmKovové nohyBarva: šedá a černáNenechte si ujít příležitost vlastnit toto krásné křeslo, které spojuje eleganci, pohodlí a moderní design v jednom dokonalém balení. Objednejte si své ještě dnes a proměňte svůj obývací prostor ve stylové a příjemné útočiště.

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Dooky klokanka TERRA NOVA je ideální volba pro rodiče, kteří chtějí pohodlně nosit své dítě. Ergonomická a nastavitelná, zaručuje maximální komfort a bezpečnost.

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Second novel in the brilliant new series from the bestselling author of PRINCE OF THORNS. In Mystic Class Nona Grey begins to learn the secrets of the universe. But so often, knowing the truth just makes our choices harder. Before she leaves the Convent of Sweet Mercy, Nona must choose her path and take the red of a Martial Sister, the grey of a Sister of Discretion, the blue of a Mystic Sister or the simple black of a Bride of the Ancestor, entailing a life of prayer and service. Standing between her and these choices are the pride of a thwarted assassin, the ambition of a would-be empress wielding the Inquisition like a blade, and the vengeance of the empire's richest lord. As the world narrows around her, and her enemies attack her using the very system she has sworn to, Nona must forge her own path in spite of the pulls of friendship, revenge, ambition, and loyalty. In all this only one thing is certain. There will be blood.

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The death of Mrs Amy Kinseth was considered no great loss by the residents of the beach retirement community. For Angela and Caledonia, the case offers a glorious opportunity to have some fun as they help their handsome detective friend, Lieutenant Martinez, with a bit of on-site snooping.

Objev podobné jako Murder in Gray and White - Corinne Holt Sawyer

''AN EXCEPTIONAL BLEND OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICS, HARD SCIENCE, AND FIRST CONTACT'' Michael Mammay, author of the Planetside series''MACLEOD''S BEST BOOK TO DATE'' SFXScience fiction legend Ken MacLeod begins a new space opera trilogy by imagining humankind on the precipice of discovery - the invention of faster-than-light travel unlocks a universe of new possibilities, and new dangers.When a brilliant scientist gets a letter from herself about faster-than-light travel, she doesn''t know what to believe. The equations work, but her paper is discredited - and soon the criticism is more than scientific. Exiled by the establishment, she gets an offer to build her starship from an unlikely source. But in the heights of Venus and on a planet of another star, a secret is already being uncovered that will shake humanity to its foundations.Discover this ground-breaking new space opera from multi-award winning author Ken MacLeodPraise for Ken MacLeod:''If you like science fiction, you will love this. . . a rollicking good read'' Scotsman ''MacLeod is up there with Banks and Hamilton as one of the British sci-fi authors you absolutely have to read'' SFX''Prose as sleek and fast as the technology it describes. . . watch this man go global'' Peter F. Hamilton on Star Fraction''Ken MacLeod has an enviable track record of extrapolating from current trends to produce mind-bending novels of ideas'' GuardianAlso by Ken MacLeod:Lightspeed Beyond the Hallowed SkyFall RevolutionThe Star FractionThe Stone CanalThe Cassini DivisionThe Sky RoadEngines of LightCosmonaut KeepDark LightEngine CityCorporation Wars TrilogyDissidenceInsurgenceEmergenceNovelsThe Human FrontNewton''s WakeLearning the WorldThe Execution ChannelThe Restoration GameIntrusionDescent

Objev podobné jako Beyond the Hallowed Sky - Ken MacLeod

In his quest to define ‘sporting greatness’, double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee has spent nearly 4 years interviewing and training with some of the greatest minds in sport to discover what it takes to become – and remain – a champion.Featuring:Ian Botham • Mark Cavendish • Alastair Cook • Alex Danson • Richard Dunwoody • Donna Fraser • Chris Froome • Anna Hemmings • Denis Irwin • Michael Johnson • Kílian Jornet • Stuart Lancaster • AP McCoy • Ronnie O’Sullivan • Michael Owen • Adam Peaty • Ian Poulter • Paula Radcliffe • Ian Thorpe • Mark Webber • Shane WilliamsFrom an early age Alistair Brownlee has been obsessed with being the very best, and not just improving his sporting performance across his three specialist triathlon disciplines of swimming, cycling and running, but also understanding how a winner becomes a dominant champion. Winning gold in consecutive Olympic Games has only strengthened this need and desire.Over the last 4 years Alistair has been on a journey to learn from the best, talking to elite figures across multiple sports as well as leading thinkers and scientists, to understand what enabled these remarkable individuals to rise to the very top, and to push the limits of human capability in their relentless pursuit of perfection.Alistair uses these fascinating interviews, along with extensive research, to explore a range of sports and environments – athletics, cycling, football, rugby, horseracing, hockey, cricket, golf, motor racing, snooker, swimming and ultra-running – to reveal how talent alone is never enough and how hard work, pain, pressure, stress, risk, focus, sacrifice, innovation, reinvention, passion, ruthlessness, luck, failure and even a lockdown can all play a crucial part in honing a winning mentality and achieving sustained success.

Objev podobné jako Relentless - Alistair Brownlee

Pro čtenářky, které mají rády vztahové romány ze života. Chytré, vtipné, s přirozeným dialogem a postavami, které si člověk snadno oblíbí. Láska na klíč je přesně ten typ příběhu, který vám připomene, jak jsou v životě důležité obyčejné věci – vztahy, domov, jistota, s kým vlastně chci trávit čas. Phoebe MacLeod má skvělý cit pro humor, ironii i drobné detaily každodenního života, které člověk tak dobře poznává. Píše lehce a přirozeně, její hrdinky řeší skutečné věci, které známe – stěhování, nové sousedy, vztahy, které se pomalu rozpadnou dřív, než si to přiznáme. Žádné drama, žádné laciné zvraty. Spíš laskavé, chytré pozorování toho, jak si někdy musíme přerovnat život úplně od základu. Nahlédnout do knihy Pro koho je kniha určena: Pro všechny, kdo milují romantické komedie s chytrým humorem Pro ženy mezi 20 a 45 lety, které už někdy řešily soužití, spolubydlení, hledání lásky nebo stěhování Pro fanoušky autorů jako Beth O'Leary, Sophie Kinsella nebo Mhairi McFarlane Proč si tuto knihu přečíst Protože nabízí více než jen romantiku – je to příběh o přátelství, dospívání a nalezení vlastní cesty Protože vás rozesměje, pobaví a zároveň překvapí nečekanou hloubkou Protože každá kapitola je jako epizoda vašeho oblíbeného seriálu: svižná, vtipná, zábavná a přesná Co vám kniha dá Příval smíchu, upřímných emocí a momentů, které budete chtít číst nahlas kamarádce Uklidnění, že v tom všem zmatku nejste sami Chuť zavolat nejlepší kamarádce a říct jí, že ji máte rádi (i když vám snědla poslední čokoládu) Doporučení nakladatele „ Tenhle román jsme si vybrali, protože jsme se u něj zasmáli – a taky proto, že jsme cítili, že pod tím vším humorem je skutečné srdce. Láska na klíč je jako rozhovor s nejlepší kamarádkou: chvíli se smějete, chvíli si zoufáte… ale víte, že všechno dobře dopadne. Přesně takové knihy chceme vydávat. “ - Michaela a Václav Kazdovi „Umíš si to představit? – ‚Žádný sex nad padesát decibelů.‘ Možná bychom to měly rovnou navrhnout. Ale divila by ses, kolik lidí si na hlasitý sex stěžuje!“ „Abychom vám mohli poslat smlouvu, prosím, pošlete nám nahrávku, jaký máte sex, abychom mohli změřit vaši hlučnost“… ROFL. O autorce Phoebe MacLeod Phoebe MacLeod žije v anglickém Kentu, kde tráví čas se svým partnerem, dospělými dětmi a psem, který prý umí být pěkně neslušný. Přes den pracuje jako IT konzultantka, večer a o víkendech píše romány, které si získaly tisíce čtenářek díky svému humoru, civilnosti a laskavému pohledu na vztahy. Její knihy jsou v Británii velmi oblíbené mezi čtenářkami současné romantické komedie – pravidelně se umisťují v žebříčcích Audible a Amazonu v kategoriích feel-good fiction a romcom. Získala si pověst autorky, která umí kombinovat zábavné dialogy, chytré postřehy o životě a postavy, kterým držíte palce od první stránky. Ráda zkouší nové věci – od kurzů vaření přes jízdu na simulátoru Boeingu až po řízení těžké techniky. I proto v jejích knihách najdete ženské hrdinky, které se nebojí udělat krok mimo komfortní zónu.

Objev podobné jako Phoebe MacLeod Láska na klíč Provedení: Tištěná kniha

Pro čtenářky, které mají rády vztahové romány ze života. Chytré, vtipné, s přirozeným dialogem a postavami, které si člověk snadno oblíbí. Láska na klíč je přesně ten typ příběhu, který vám připomene, jak jsou v životě důležité obyčejné věci – vztahy, domov, jistota, s kým vlastně chci trávit čas. Phoebe MacLeod má skvělý cit pro humor, ironii i drobné detaily každodenního života, které člověk tak dobře poznává. Píše lehce a přirozeně, její hrdinky řeší skutečné věci, které známe – stěhování, nové sousedy, vztahy, které se pomalu rozpadnou dřív, než si to přiznáme. Žádné drama, žádné laciné zvraty. Spíš laskavé, chytré pozorování toho, jak si někdy musíme přerovnat život úplně od základu. Nahlédnout do knihy Pro koho je kniha určena: Pro všechny, kdo milují romantické komedie s chytrým humorem Pro ženy mezi 20 a 45 lety, které už někdy řešily soužití, spolubydlení, hledání lásky nebo stěhování Pro fanoušky autorů jako Beth O'Leary, Sophie Kinsella nebo Mhairi McFarlane Proč si tuto knihu přečíst Protože nabízí více než jen romantiku – je to příběh o přátelství, dospívání a nalezení vlastní cesty Protože vás rozesměje, pobaví a zároveň překvapí nečekanou hloubkou Protože každá kapitola je jako epizoda vašeho oblíbeného seriálu: svižná, vtipná, zábavná a přesná Co vám kniha dá Příval smíchu, upřímných emocí a momentů, které budete chtít číst nahlas kamarádce Uklidnění, že v tom všem zmatku nejste sami Chuť zavolat nejlepší kamarádce a říct jí, že ji máte rádi (i když vám snědla poslední čokoládu) Doporučení nakladatele „ Tenhle román jsme si vybrali, protože jsme se u něj zasmáli – a taky proto, že jsme cítili, že pod tím vším humorem je skutečné srdce. Láska na klíč je jako rozhovor s nejlepší kamarádkou: chvíli se smějete, chvíli si zoufáte… ale víte, že všechno dobře dopadne. Přesně takové knihy chceme vydávat. “ - Michaela a Václav Kazdovi „Umíš si to představit? – ‚Žádný sex nad padesát decibelů.‘ Možná bychom to měly rovnou navrhnout. Ale divila by ses, kolik lidí si na hlasitý sex stěžuje!“ „Abychom vám mohli poslat smlouvu, prosím, pošlete nám nahrávku, jaký máte sex, abychom mohli změřit vaši hlučnost“… ROFL. O autorce Phoebe MacLeod Phoebe MacLeod žije v anglickém Kentu, kde tráví čas se svým partnerem, dospělými dětmi a psem, který prý umí být pěkně neslušný. Přes den pracuje jako IT konzultantka, večer a o víkendech píše romány, které si získaly tisíce čtenářek díky svému humoru, civilnosti a laskavému pohledu na vztahy. Její knihy jsou v Británii velmi oblíbené mezi čtenářkami současné romantické komedie – pravidelně se umisťují v žebříčcích Audible a Amazonu v kategoriích feel-good fiction a romcom. Získala si pověst autorky, která umí kombinovat zábavné dialogy, chytré postřehy o životě a postavy, kterým držíte palce od první stránky. Ráda zkouší nové věci – od kurzů vaření přes jízdu na simulátoru Boeingu až po řízení těžké techniky. I proto v jejích knihách najdete ženské hrdinky, které se nebojí udělat krok mimo komfortní zónu.

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The highly anticipated follow-up to Alexander MacLeod''s critically acclaimed debut, Animal Person is a wry and perfectly-observed collection of short stories about intimacy, family and the struggle to connectAnimal Person is a collection of startling juxtapositions. Criminals and bystanders, siblings and strangers, infants, adolescents, young parents, and the elderly, mammals, reptiles and fish: unexpected encounters occur and every meeting is an opportunity for recognition or rejection.An empty-nest couple, separated after years of coexisting, find themselves pulled into the dreams of their silent, gazing rabbit; a mysterious passenger in search of his missing suitcase roams through the caverns of a 1970s LA airport; a piano recital goes wildly astray; and a great-aunt refuses to apologise as she struggles to find a place for everything in the tight space of her senior''s apartment. In the adjoining motel room, a serial killer plans his next move; and a petty argument between two sisters is interrupted by an unexpected visitor.The eight stories in Animal Person are filled with wonder and yearning as MacLeod captures the fleeting intensities that shape all of our lives. MacLeod is a master of the short story form, and this is a collection that beats with raw emotion and shimmers with the complexity of our shared human experience.''Exquisite...expertly paced and finely observed'' New York Times''Excellent... The eight stories, composed in crystalline prose, glimmer and gleam with yearning and loss'' Eithne Farry, Daily Mail''Tender, funny and ever-surprising'' Lynn Coady

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Three books in one!The Corporation Wars trilogy is an epic vision of man and machine in the far reaches of space - a robot''s eye view of a robot revolt Carlos is dead. A soldier who died for his ideals a thousand years ago, he''s been reincarnated and conscripted to fight an A.I. revolution in deep space. And he''s not sure he''s fighting for the right side. Seba is alive. By a fluke of nature, a contractual overlap and a loop in its subroutines, this lunar mining robot has gained sentience. Gathering with other ''freebots'', Seba is taking a stand against the corporations that want it and its kind gone.As their stories converge against a backdrop of warring companies and interstellar drone combat, Carlos and Seba must either find a way to rise above the games their masters are playing, or die. And even dying will not be the end of it.Collects the three novels in the Corporation Wars trilogy - Dissidence, Insurgence and Emergence.Praise for Ken MacLeod''Prose sleek and fast as the technology it describes . . . watch this man go global''Peter F. Hamilton''MacLeod''s novels are fast, funny and sophisticated. There can never be enough books like these: he is writing revolutionary SF. A nova has appeared in our sky''Kim Stanley Robinson''MacLeod is up there with Banks and Hamilton as one of the British sci-fi authors you absolutely have to read''SFX

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The Great Tapestry of Scotland is an outstanding celebration of thousands of years of Scottish history and achievement, from the end of the last Ice Age to Dolly the Sheep and Andy Murry’s Wimbledon victory of 2013. More than 1000 stitchers spent a total of 55,000 sewing hours on the 160 panels that make up this extraordinary work of art.This book shows in full colour all the finished panels of the tapestry – one of the biggest community arts projects ever to take place in Scotland – together with descriptive and explanatory material on each panel and lists of all the stitchers involved.

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A comprehensive and detailed look into the Scottish Highlands.Alistair Moffat tells the extraordinary story of the Highlands in the most detailed book ever written about this remarkable part of Scotland.This is the story of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland as it has never been told before. From the formation of the landscape millions of years ago to the twenty-first century, it brings to life the events and the people who have shaped Highland history, from saints, sinners and outlaws to monarchs, clan chiefs and warriors.Highly readable and informative, it mines a wide range of sources including medieval manuscripts and sagas, poetry and popular culture. Picts, Romans, Irish missionaries, Vikings, Jacobites and the flood of emigrants who left to forge new lives abroad are just some of the important players in the drama. As he paints the bigger picture, Alistair Moffat also introduces many key aspects of Highland culture and explores the experience of ordinary Highlanders and Islanders over thousands of years.

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Alistair Moffat tells the extraordinary story of the Highlands in the most detailed book ever written about this remarkable part of Scotland. This is the story of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland as it has never been told before. From the formation of the landscape millions of years ago to the twenty-first century, it brings to life the events and the people who have shaped Highland history, from saints, sinners and outlaws to monarchs, clan chiefs and warriors.Highly readable and informative, it mines a wide range of sources including medieval manuscripts and sagas, poetry and popular culture. Picts, Romans, Irish missionaries, Vikings, Jacobites and the flood of emigrants who left to forge new lives abroad are just some of the important players in the drama. As he paints the bigger picture, Alistair Moffat also introduces many key aspects of Highland culture and explores the experience of ordinary Highlanders and Islanders over thousands of years.

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’S e cruinneachadh de sgeulachdan-goirid ficsein saidheansail a th’ ann an Iomall le Alasdair Paul. Coltach ri nobhailean bho ùghdaran leithid William Gibson, J.G Ballard agus Rudy Rucker, tha sgeulachdan Paul a’ toirt an leughadair air turas iongantach gu saoghalan ùra. Bho sgeulachdan mu chreutairean neo-thalmhaidh agus daoine glacte ann an tìm, gu sgeulachdan mu chomputairean iongantach agus ‘gaol-reoithe’, tha Iomall a’ tabhainn ri chèile measgachadh de stòiridhean à irid agus aithrisean annasach. Tha an cruinneachadh seo iomchaidh do leughadairean a tha measail air nobhailean ficsean saidheansail agus daoine a tha airson eòlas fhaighinn air litreachas Gà idhlig ann an co-theacsa ùr agus dà na. Ma tha ùidh agaibh anns na sgeulachdan avant-garde bho Semiotext(e), neo ma tha sibh measail air stòiridean do-chreidsinneach agus os-fhìreach, bidh do bheò air a ghlacadh le Iomall. Tha an cruinneachadh seo a’ tabhann rudeigin ùr do luchd-leughaidh na Gà idhlig agus do dhaoine a tha measail air sgeulachdan ùr-ghnà thach. Iomall by Alistair Paul is a collection of Gaelic short stories that pushes the boundaries of science fiction and the supernatural. With echoes of iconic authors like William Gibson, J.G. Ballard and Rudy Rucker, Paul’s stories transport readers to strange new worlds and alternate realities, blending futuristic ideas with a distinctly Gaelic voice. From alien abductions and time loops to biological supercomputers and frozen love, Iomall offers an innovative mix of mind-bending concepts and compelling narratives. This collection is perfect for readers who enjoy experimental fiction, lovers of sci-fi with a twist or anyone eager to experience Gaelic literature in a fresh and daring context. If you’re intrigued by the avant-garde works of Semiotext(e) or enjoy surreal, boundary-pushing storytelling, Iomall will captivate your imagination. Readers who appreciate thought-provoking, boundary-pushing narratives will find themselves captivated by the imaginative worlds Alistair Paul creates. Whether you’re drawn to cutting-edge ideas or enjoy the surreal and strange, this collection offers something fresh and original for lovers of both Gaelic literature and innovative storytelling.

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''Broken Blue Line is a rollercoaster of a ride depicting the realities of twenty-first-century policing on the front-line. Its well written, honest and informative. Alistair Livingstone put his life on the line, and now he''s put his heart on the line. Courageous and human. Highly recommended.''Mike Pannett, author of Now Then Lad . . . and Crime SquadAs a police officer, Alistair Livingstone was dubbed Supercop by the media for making more arrests than any other officer in the UK. But then Ali broke down. Broken Blue Line is the vividly told story of what brought him to that point, and the beginning of his slow, painful recovery.Ali was dubbed Supercop for making more than 1,000 arrests over one eighteen-month period, when the average arrest rate for officers in England and Wales is just nine a year. In his work as a police officer, he dealt with life-and-death situations on an almost daily basis: saving lives as a hostage negotiator; rescuing the occupant of a house fire; providing tactical advice during some of the most violent incidents; clinging onto a suicidal man hanging from the roof of a multi-storey car park; and entering a flat that had been blown up in an explosion just moments before. Ali was also engulfed in the aftermath and devastation of losing a colleague and friend who died doing the job she loved, and he witnessed the unprecedented response to the serial killings in Ipswich and the profound effect it had on the community and the police. But then an agonising and debilitating mental breakdown left the seemingly indestructible sergeant desperately seeking help. After almost two decades helping some of society''s most vulnerable people he became so troubled by what he had seen and done in the line of duty that he hit rock bottom. Ali had no option but to walk away from the job that had defined him to embark on his biggest challenge yet: regaining his mental health. Ali''s book offers an insight into the real world of modern policing: the demands and challenges faced by frontline officers throughout the UK. Ali''s hope is that by opening up about his experiences and his struggle to regain his mental health in this no-holds-barred account, he will help to remove some of the lingering stigma that attaches to mental illness within the police and other professions and prevent others from making the same mistakes that he did. Ali says that he thoroughly enjoyed being a police officer and got to experience the sharp end of policing in so many different ways. When he finally made the decision to leave he was devastated and the months that followed his breakdown were the toughest he''d ever faced. Now that he is on the road to recovery, he hopes that by sharing his story it''ll shine a light on the challenges of modern policing and the toll it can take, and, in doing so, to help others.

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A defining collection from Alistair Cooke''s legendary BBC Radio broadcasts, guiding us through nearly sixty years of changing life in the United States''No one else succeeded in explaining to the English-speaking world ... the idiosyncrasies of a country at once so familiar, and yet so utterly foreign'' IndependentWhen Alistair Cooke retired in February 2004 he was acclaimed as one of the greatest broadcasters of all time. His Letter from America radio series, which began in 1946 and continued every week for fifty-eight years until his retirement, kept the world in touch with what was happening in America. Cooke''s wry, humane and liberal style both informed and entertained his audience. The selection here, made largely by Cooke himself and supplemented by his literary executor, gives us the very best of these legendary broadcasts. It covers key moments from the assassination of Kennedy through to the Vietnam War and Watergate to 9/11, the Iraq War and anticipates the 2004 elections. It includes portraits of the great and the good from Charlie Chaplin to Martin Luther King, Jr, and topics as varied as civil rights, golf, jazz and the changing colours of a New England fall. Each Letter contributes to a captivating portrait of a nation - and of a man.

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On the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook’s successful navigation to the coast of Australia, this is Alistair MacLean’s absorbing story of one of Britain’s great national heroes, from his obscure beginnings to his sudden and violent death at the age of fifty-one.When James Cook was hacked to death by Hawaiian islanders on 14 February 1779, he was already considered the greatest explorer of his age. Born in obscurity but gripped by a boundless passion for new horizons, he became the greatest combination of seaman, explorer, navigator, and cartographer that the world had ever known. He still is. He had driven himself mercilessly, and his men likewise, and yet the surgeon’s mate on the Resolution was able to write: ‘In every situation he stood unrivalled and alone; on him all eyes were turned; he was our leading star, which at its setting left us involved in darkness and despair’.Between 1768 and 1779, Captain Cook circumnavigated the globe three times in voyages of discovery that broke record after record of exploration, endurance, and personal achievement. He explored and charted the coasts of New Zealand, landed in Botany Bay, explored the Pacific, mapped its islands, and travelled further south than any man before him; he explored the Great Barrier Reef and travelled thousands of miles north to tackle the North-West Passage. He excelled in all aspects of his craft and inspired in his men an affection for him and an enthusiasm for his undertakings that provoked constant loyalty and unfailing endeavour in frequently savage conditions.Alistair MacLean presents a graphic and lively account of this great explorer, his three amazing voyages and the adventures that befell him, his crews, and his ships in lands that until he sailed were in many cases unknown. Cook’s life was a resounding success and the story of it is a thrilling exemplification of his own description of himself as a man ‘who had ambition not only to go farther than anyone had done before, but as far as it was possible for man to go’.

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Has Mr Mischief met his match in this mischievous Irish elf?Mr Mischief plays tricks on everyone, but one morning when some strange things begin to happen in his house, he wonders who is responsible. Until he meets a Leprechaun, sitting at his kitchen table!Mr Mischief and the Leprechaun decide to join forces in a spot of mischief making. The poor Mr Men and Little Misses are in for some surprises! But who will win in the battle of wits and tricks?Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events … and even a trip to the moon.These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.

Objev podobné jako Mr. Mischief and the Leprechaun - Adam Hargreaves

Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod, authors of the award-winning How to Eat a Book, present a whimsical, thought-provoking picture book about coming face-to-face with the unknown. Beautifully illustrated and lyrically written, The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before has strong read-aloud appeal for families, libraries, booksellers, and educators. The Grunions’ house had many doors. But there was one door, that had never been opened before! The door that had never been opened before was built closed shut, locked tight, and never opened for a reason. A reason that nobody knew. Geraldine opened every door she ever found. Geraldine opened every door and went everywhere and met everyone and did EVERYTHING. Everything, except ONE THING. Geraldine had never opened the Door that had NEVER been opened before . . . NOT yet! The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before is a contemporary look at a timeless question—with hints of Shel Silverstein and a smattering of Edward Gorey. Fantastically illustrated with dipped pen-and-ink cutout art, photographed in a three-dimensional stage diorama and hand-colored, this children’s picture book is a HIT from the talented Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod.Hardcover picture book; 48 pages; 8.5 x 10.9 in.

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Brilliantly curated and beautifully illustrated, the Welcome to the Arts series offers all-hours admission to some of the world's most wondrous performances. From Swan Lake to Riverdance, flamenco to tap, Dance features some of the most iconic performances and popular dances from around the world. Learn about the history, culture, evolution and technique of each dance, while also discovering the stars of past and present, including Fred Astaire, Carlos Acosta, Martha Graham and much more.Exclusive backstage access also allows you to see what goes on behind the theatre doors, including prop and costume design. Expertly written by Sadler's Wells CEO, Sir Alistair Spalding, this beautifully illustrated book is also a large format, so you can immerse yourself in the wonderful world of dance. The perfect gift for any Strictly fan, musical lover or budding dancer.

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A charming, lively and often amusing tour of 36 forgotten episodes and overlooked people and places of Scottish history. Scotland’s history is full of famous kings, queens, saints and warriors. But what about its lesser-known places, people and events? In this collection of half-forgotten tales, Alistair Moffat brings their stories out of the shadows, from the clashes of proud Picts and ‘pirate kings’ in the early medieval period to the invention of tartan, whisky, Aberdeen Angus and Peter Pan. Each surprising or scandalous twist sheds a new light on the history of Scotland.

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Meet Mirabelle. Her mum is a witch and her dad is a fairy, and Mirabelle is a bit of both. She likes casting spells with her fairy wand and flying around on her witchy broomstick, but most of all, the thing she really, really likes to do, is cause mischief. And in Mirabelle Gets up to Mischief, she does just that!

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A collection of short stories about some extremely mischievous children from the world''s favourite storyteller Enid Blyton. Perfect for children aged 5 and up!Are you ready for some delightfully dreadful tales? From cheeky pixies and naughty imps to hair-raisingly horrid children and tricks gone wrong, there is abundant mischief in these cautionary short stories by Enid Blyton.These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain''s favourite children''s authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers. Read all of Enid Blyton''s bumper short story collections. New in 2022: Stories for BedtimeStories of Mischief MakersStories of Wonders and WishesChristmas Treats ***Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton''s signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.

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An extraordinary true story of growing up inside MI6, uncovering family secrets, and tracing a legacy of British espionage across half a century. ‘A fabulous romp of a book, part John le Carré, part Ealing comedy … compulsively readable’SUNDAY TIMES‘Tells the story of the author’s unique childhood and the extraordinary, shadowy lives of his mother and father’SUNDAY TELEGRAPH‘Truth is stranger than fiction …’INDEPENDENT‘Reads like a Cold War thriller written by John le Carré with an added injection of wry humour’BBC SATURDAY LIVE–"It has always been inculcated into me that no good could ever come of having anything to do with my father…"As a boy, Alistair Wood lived within the (very high) walls of a Secret Intelligence Service – or MI6 – training camp, surrounded by some of the most senior - and colourful - characters in SIS history. After all, he was family. His mother was one of a handful of women to have operated behind the lines in post-war Berlin. His father, once one of Britain’s most highly-regarded intelligence officers, was an absent and perplexing figure, the reasons for his sudden departure from the Service still classified to this day. But Wood’s search for the truth took him on a journey more remarkable than even he had imagined. My Family and Other Spies is a gripping exploration of an extraordinary, scarcely believable life, a globe-trotting spy story that spans a half century from the gathering storm before the Second World War to the fall of Communism, and a son’s reckoning with the secrets of the past. 'Simply stunning ... might be the best non-fiction book I’ve ever read about post-war SIS' CHARLES BEAUMONT‘A remarkable insight into British intelligence in the Cold War…with all the intrigue and suspense of a truly gripping espionage novel' ALEX GERLIS“This is very entertaining … a fascinating biography” STEPHEN DORRIL, author of MI6: 50 Years of Special Operations'A compelling personal journey to uncover the truth and an intimate view into one of Britain’s most secretive organisations' HELEN FRY'The intriguing story of how the author peels back the cloak of mystery surrounding his father, a member of the Secret Intelligence Service. A very good book … strongly recommended' ROBERT LYMAN

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A walking tour of the border region where England and Scotland meet by the award-winning Scottish writer, meditating on the conflict and union of their relationship through history and in the futureThe border between Scotland and England is rich in history. It has been the site of battles, treaties, castles and crossroads. It is also a place where both countries display their nationalism: Saltires flying in the north, the Cross of St George to the south. But it can also be a lens through which to look at the changing history and identities of these two countries.Alistair Moffat is a life-long borderer and the ideal guide on this one-hundred-mile journey. We begin just north of the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Already the battlelines have been drawn - the town having been grabbed by the English from Berwickshire in 1482 and never given back. From here we will head west as our tour travels backwards and forwards through history. In all, we will walk through eight centuries before we reach journey''s end at the mouth of the River Sark.Between Britain is a history book, a travelogue, a personal reminiscence and a gently prodding examination of national identity. But above all it is a celebration of a place and the people who live there.

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HadrianÂ’s Wall is the largest, most spectacular and one of the most enigmatic historical monument in Britain. Nothing else approaches its vast scale: a land wall running 73 miles from east to west and a sea wall stretching at least 26 miles down the Cumbrian coast. In this book, based on literary and historical sources as well as the latest archaeological research, Alistair Moffat considers who built the Wall, how it was built, why it was built and how it affected the native peoples who lived in its mighty shadow. The result is a unique and fascinating insight into one of the Wonders of the Ancient World.

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Since 1945 the world has changed at breakneck speed, and life in post-war Scotland is now entirely different from what it was like when Alistair Moffat grew up in the quiet Border town of Kelso in the 1950s. At that time the rhythms and practicalities of daily life which had remained constant for many generations were about to change in the most unimaginable ways.This is a book about these changes – many of which have been dizzying and disorientating – and how they have affected each and every one of us in all parts of the country. The main themes, such as housing, healthcare, sport, the media, the arts and entertainment, urban and country life, our relationship with the environment, politics, religion and education, are all viewed through the lens of personal experience. Alistair’s own recollections of big events and small, together with other eyewitness accounts, bring these decades alive in a way that no ordinary history can with a directness and poignancy that underlines how much has been gained – and how much lost.

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Trouble and impishness abound in this irresistible new series by the author & illustrator of the MR. MENIn this first book in the Molly Mischief series, Molly wants a pet – a big pet. But Molly being Molly, mischief is never far away!Molly decides that an elephant would be her perfect pet – so she brings one home from the wildlife park… but it’s a bit too big for her house… the tiger is too fierce… the giraffe too tall… and the polar bear gets too hot. Will Molly ever find the perfect pet?

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The story of the land that became Scotland is one of dramatic geological events and impressive human endeavor. Alistair MoffatÂ’s gripping narrative ranges from the great thaw at the end of the Ice Age, which was instrumental in shaping ScotlandÂ’s magnificent landscape; through the megalith builders, the Celts, and the Picts; to the ascension of King Constantine II.Before Scotland

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Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Writing AwardsIn The Hidden Ways, Alistair Moffat traverses the lost paths of Scotland - its Roman roads tramped by armies, its byways and pilgrim routes, drove roads and railways, turnpikes and sea roads - in a bid to understand how our history has left its mark upon our landscape. As he retraces the forgotten paths that shaped and were shaped by the lives of the now forgotten people who trod them, Moffat charts a powerful, surprising and moving history of Scotland.

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Operations may not run the world but make the world run! Learn how a business operates and improves its processes from some of the leading experts in the field. Operations Management, 10th edition is the ultimate guide on the subject, providing you with the best ways and strategies to learn, explore and make sense of how a business works, coming from world-leading experts Nigel Slack, Alistair Brandon-Jones, and Nicola Burgess. Strategic in its perspective and with a clear structure, the latest edition offers a comprehensive and practical way to study key concepts surrounding effective operation processes, from theory to practice. What makes Operations Management, 10th edition work so well? Clear structure, thanks to the "4 Ds" model of Operations Management. Real-life examples that are shown in the "Operations in Practice" boxes and case studies. Worked examples that blend qualitative and quantitative perspectives. Critical commentaries, posing alternative views where appropriate. Summary provided in practical bullet points, answering key questions. A new section in every chapter called "Responsible Operations", that summarises how the topic touches upon social, ethical, and environmental issues. With plenty of new end-of-chapter case studies and a plethora of international examples, this textbook will challenge your critical thinking, both individually and as part of your group discussion in class. Along with the practice cases, summaries, and illustrations, this edition is the definitive guide for your studies in the field of Operations Management. Pearson, the world''s learning company.

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From the early fourteenth century to the end of the sixteenth, the Anglo-Scottish borderlands witnessed one of the most intense periods of warfare and disorder ever seen in modern Europe.As a consequence of near-constant conflict between England and Scotland, Borderers suffered at the hands of marauding armies, who ravaged the land, destroying crops, slaughtering cattle, burning settlements and killing indiscriminately. Forced by extreme circumstances, many Borderers took to reiving to ensure the survival of their families and communities, and for the best part of 300 years, countless raiding parties made their way over the border. The story of the Reivers is one of survival, stealth, treachery, ingenuity and deceit, expertly brought to life in Alistair MoffatÂ’s acclaimed book.

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In To the Island of Tides, Alistair Moffat travels to - and through the history of - the fated island of Lindisfarne. Known by the Romans as Insula Medicata and famous for its monastery, it even survived Viking raids. Today the isle maintains its position as a space for retreat and spiritual renewal.Walking from his home in the Borders, through the historical landscape of Scotland and northern England, Moffat takes us on a pilgrimage in the footsteps of saints and scholars, before arriving for a secular retreat on the Holy Isle. To the Island of Tides is a walk through history, a meditation on the power of place, but also a more personal journey; and a reflection on where life leads us.

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Acclaimed historian Alistair Moffat sets off in the footsteps of the Highland clans and their definitive conflicts. In twelve journeys he explores places of conflict, recreating as he walks the tumult of battle. As he recounts the military prowess of the clans he also tells of their lives, their language and culture before it was all swept away.From the colonisers who attempted to ‘civilise’ the islanders of Lewis in the sixteenth century through the great battles of the eighteenth century – Killiekrankie, Dunkeld, Sheriffmuir, Falkirk and Culloden – this is a unique exploration of many of the places and events which define the country’s history. The disaster at Culloden in 1746 represented not just the defeat of the Jacobite dream but also the unleashing of merciless retribution from the British government which dealt the Highland clans a blow from which they would never recover. Locations included are:Prestonpans • Glenfinnan • The Isle of Lewis • Edinburgh • Inverlochy • Tippermuir • Mulroy • Killiecrankie • Dunkeld • Sherriffmuir • Falkirk • Culloden Moor • Arisaig & Morar

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Alistair Urquhart was a soldier in the Gordon Highlanders captured by the Japanese in Singapore. He not only survived working on the notorious Bridge on the River Kwai , but he was subsequently taken on one of the Japanese ''hellships'' which was torpedoed. Nearly everyone else on board died and Urquhart spent 5 days alone on a raft in the South China Sea before being rescued by a whaling ship. He was taken to Japan and then forced to work in a mine near Nagasaki. Two months later a nuclear bomb dropped just ten miles away . . .This is the extraordinary story of a young men, conscripted at nineteen and whose father was a Somme Veteran, survived not just one, but three close encounters with death - encounters which killed nearly all his comrades.

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''[an] exploration of Scotland''s past through the eyes of a scholarly hiker ... Magnificent'' -Â New Statesman, Books of the YearFourteen centuries ago, Irish saints journeyed to the Hebrides and Scotland''s Atlantic shore. They sought spiritual solitude in remote places, but their mission was also to spread the word of God to the peoples of Scotland. Columba was the most famous of these pioneers who rowed their curraghs towards danger and uncertainty in a pagan land, but the many others are now largely forgotten.Alistair Moffat sets off in search of these elusive figures. As he follows in their footsteps, he finds their traces not so much in tangible remains as in the spirit and memory of the places that lay at the very edge of their world.Â

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The story of the Highland clans is famous, the names celebrated, and the deeds heroic. Having clung to ancient traditions of family, loyalty, and valor for centuries, the clans faced their downfall at the decisive Battle of Culloden in 1746.Award-winning historian Alistair Moffat traces the history of the clans from their Celtic origins to the coming of the Romans; from Somerled the Viking to Robert the Bruce; from the great battles of Bannockburn and Flodden to Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite Risings; and from the Clearances to the present day.Moffat is an adept guide to the world of the clans, a world dominated by lineage, land, and community. These are stories of great leaders and famous battles, and of an extraordinary people, shaped by the unique traditions and landscape of the Scottish Highlands. ItÂ’s a story, too, about the pain of leaving, with the great emigrations to the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand that began after Culloden.Complete with a clan map and an alphabetical list of the clans of the Scottish Highlands, this is a must for anyone interested in the history of Scotland.

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Thoughtfully curated by bestselling author and early years consultant Alistair Bryce-Clegg, this beautiful Pinterest-worthy book is brimming with 365 days worth of inspiration for early years practitioners. He draws on quotes, images, the thoughts of education and child development thinkers and the work of contemporary practitioners to create a picture of children′s play today. Whether it′s sitting down with your morning cup of coffee or as you wind down for the day, this beautifully designed full colour book is here to motivate and inspire you and your practice all year through.

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Andrew Graystone is an everyday activist who believes in the power of tiny acts to change the world. He is the person whose image went viral when, after the mass shooting in the Christchurch mosque, he stood outside the mosque in his Manchester neighbourhood with a cardboard sign saying ’I’ll watch while you pray’. Faith, Hope and Mischief tells funny, prophetic and powerful stories of tiny acts of rebellion Andrew has carried out, alongside arresting reflections on what it means to live in faith and hope. His stories delight and challenge in equal measure, showing how the kingdom of God turns up in all kinds of ways and how small things make a big difference. His stories encourage readers to take risks, make holy mischief, poke fun at the over-mighty, and believe that despite evidence to the contrary, the world’s story is going to end well. This is a manual of everyday activism, a wellspring of wit and wisdom for days when hope is hard to come by, and an inspiration for anyone who feels powerless to make a difference.

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The Secret History of Here is the story of a single place in the Scottish Borders. The site on which Alistair Moffat''s farm now stands has been occupied since prehistoric times. Walking this landscape you can feel the presence and see the marks of those who lived here before. But it is also the story of everywhere. In uncovering the history of one piece of land, Moffat shows how history is all around us, if only we have the eyes to see it. Taking the form of a journal of a year, this is a walk through the centuries as much as the seasons, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who came before, as well as those who live here now.

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