on the move poems about migration michael rosen

A powerful, beautifully illustrated poetry collection from two award-winning creators, ideal for starting thoughtful conversations about migration and displacement. "What you leave behind / Won't leave your mind. / But home is where you find it. / Home is where you find it." Former Children's Laureates Michael Rosen and Sir Quentin Blake join forces for a landmark new collection. Michael’s poems are divided into four: in the first series, he draws on his childhood as part of a first-generation Polish family living in London; in the second, on his perception of the War as a young boy; in the third, on his “missing” relatives and the Holocaust; and in the fourth, and final, on global experiences of migration. By turns charming, shocking and heart-breaking, this is an anthology with a story to tell and a powerful point to make: “You can only do something now.”

Objev podobné jako On the Move: Poems About Migration - Michael Rosen

An engaging, easy-to-use and informative biography of Shakespeare with humorous illustrations.So what was it like to live in Shakespeare''s time? What do we actually know about him? And how does someone become that famous? These are just a few of the questions addressed in this lively and accessible book on the life and works of William Shakespeare by award-winning author Michael Rosen. Ideal for browsing, the text is divided into clear sections and includes studies of four of Shakespeare''s plays, intriguing facts and information about Shakespeare himself and the world at this time, accompanied by a useful timeline.

Objev podobné jako What's So Special About Shakespeare? - Michael Rosen

Pronounced guilty of libel and sentenced to a year in prison, novelist Émile Zola went on the run. Zola’s crime had been to defend a wrongly convicted man, in what became known as the Dreyfus Affair. Fleeing the French state with just hours to spare he ended up living in the suburbs of south London unable to speak a word of English. Michael Rosen brings to life the sleepy world of late Victorian suburbia, Zola’s turbulent politics and his tangled private life. Desperate to write a novel, he was also trying to balance the extremely delicate matter of the two women in his life – one the mother of his children, the other his wife. The Disappearance of Émile Zola is the incredible true story of a writer’s personal bravery in the face of the greatest political scandal of the age.

Objev podobné jako The Disappearance of Emile Zola - Michael Rosen

DIESEL Only The Brave Street EdT
Blush On The Go Rose odstín
Halenka MICHAEL Michael Kors
halenka Michael Kors kolekce MICHAEL
MÖVE PUSH černý koš na odpadky
černý koš Möve 5l
župan Möve velikost S
Puma MOVE STRAPPY BRA černá
Möve BROOKLYN osuška 80x150 cm
kvalitní osuška Möve
hranatá koupelnová podložka Möve
Möve Essential 60x130 zelená
pružné pánské šortky MOVE QD S 2.0
David Bowie The Man Who Sold The World LP vinyl
Bob Quant kniha The Man From The Welfare
kniha The World of the Dark Crystal

This feisty collection of poems is a celebration of the achievements of women and girls throughout history. Reaching the Stars is complied by national Poetry ADay Ambassadors and includes poems about Malala Yousafzai, Rosa Parks, Margaret Hamilton, Ada Lovelace, Helen Keller, Mary Shelley, Edith Cavell and many more.Packed with wonderfully diverse poems, this is the perfect gift for young history or poetry fans.

Objev podobné jako Reaching the Stars: Poems about Extraordinary Women and Girls - Michaela Morgan, Jan Dean

We are surrounded by stories of people on the move. Wild species, too, are escaping warming seas and desiccated lands in a mass exodus. Politicians and the media present this upheaval of migration patterns as unprecedented, blaming it for the spread of disease and conflict, and spreading anxiety across the world as a result.But the science and history of migration in animals, plants, and humans tell a different story. Far from being a disruptive behaviour, migration is an ancient and lifesaving response to environmental change, a biological imperative as necessary as breathing. Climate changes triggered the first human migrations out of Africa. Falling sea levels allowed our passage across the Bering Sea. Unhampered by borders, migration allowed our ancestors to people the planet, into the highest reaches of the Himalayan Mountains and the most remote islands of the Pacific, disseminating the biological, cultural and social diversity that ecosystems and societies depend upon.In other words, migration is not the crisis - it is the solution.Tracking the history of misinformation from the 18th century through to today's anti-immigration policies, The Next Great Migration makes the case for a future in which migration is not a source of fear, but of hope.

Objev podobné jako The Next Great Migration

This book examines the psychological pressures faced by workers who migrate for short periods, exploring what it means to work in high-stress environments, often on time-limited contracts and with low levels of support; and how best to protect this kind of key worker.The text addresses three central questions. First, how we can think about the experiences of workers on the move? Second, what forms of support given by who, and when, provide the best staff care? Finally, how can appropriate and timely staff support by organisations influence the lives of workers on the move? The authors, all psychological therapists and many former international workers, offer recommendations for workers in humanitarian aid, the mission sector, international contracting and seafaring, among others, taking into account the changing world of work, and the impact on this of the Covid-19 pandemic.Psychological Support for Workers on the Move provides essential guidance to organisations posting personnel internationally, to psychological and wellbeing therapists working with them, and to individual workers themselves

Objev podobné jako Psychological Support for Workers on the Move

Eye-catching, informative, and offering hours of fun, On the Move is the perfect nonfiction book about motion in all its forms from a pair of Ukraine’s leading contemporary artists. When was the first shoe invented? What's the longest distance an animal has ever traveled? How does time travel work? All these questions—and more!—are answered in On the Move, a dazzling illustrated book that explores movement through a variety of lenses, from geography to anthropology, tourism, adventuring, physics, and everything in between. Perfect for children and parents, teachers and librarians, and anyone curious to learn about the way things work, On the Moveis brimming with fascinating facts and thought-provoking reflections about how people, animals, and the elements move around, both throughout history and to this day. It's also an excellent book for artists and designers who are interested in composition and the spatial arrangement of information—with bold graphic design and vivid Pantone colors that burst off the page!

Objev podobné jako On the Move - Andriy Lesiv, Romana Romanyshyn

Zavinovačka , materiál bavlna, možnost praní v pračce, prodyšnost a pružnost a zapínání na zip ERGOBABY On the Move TOG 0.5 - Elephant 6-18 m děťátku zajistí pocit pohodlí a bezpečí podobně, jako je zvyklé z bříška. Bavlna, která zavinovačku tvoří, je pro vaše miminko dobrou volbou, jelikož mu pomůže udržet správnou tělesnou teplotu. Spací vak pro miminko slouží pro noční spánek nejmenších dětí, jelikož si miminko nemůže spací pytel odkopat a zůstává tak v teple. Navíc se zavinovačkou nebudete mít starosti, protože ji lze prát v pračce. Pružný a prodyšný materiál značně přispěje ke komfortu vašeho miminka. Významné vlastnosti spacího pytle pro miminka ERGOBABY On the Move TOG 0.5 - Elephant 6-18 m Oproti peřině limituje riziko omezení dechu Materiál: bavlna Barva ERGOBABY On the Move TOG 0.5 - Elephant 6-18 m: bílá Zavinovačka Ergobaby: spací vak Dá se prát v pračce V zavinovačce se miminko bude cítit nanejvýš příjemně, materiál je totiž pružný a prodyšný

Objev podobné jako ERGOBABY On the Move TOG 0.5 - Elephant 6-18 m (1916530005813)

When Oliver Sacks was twelve years old, a perceptive schoolmaster wrote in his report: ''Sacks will go far, if he does not go too far''. It is now abundantly clear that Sacks has never stopped going . . .From its opening pages on his youthful obsession with motorcycles and speed, On the Move is infused with his restless energy. As he recounts his experiences as a young neurologist in the early 1960s, first in California and then in New York, where he discovered a long-forgotten illness in the back wards of a chronic hospital, as well as with a group of patients who would define his life, it becomes clear that Sacks''s earnest desire for engagement has occasioned unexpected encounters and travels – sending him through bars and alleys, over oceans, and across continents.With unbridled honesty and humour, Sacks shows us that the same energy that drives his physical passions –bodybuilding, weightlifting, and swimming – also drives his cerebral passions. He writes about his love affairs, both romantic and intellectual, his guilt over leaving his family to come to America, his bond with his schizophrenic brother, and the writers and scientists – Thom Gunn, A. R. Luria, W. H. Auden, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako On the Move - Oliver Sacks

Discover cool cars, terrific trucks, and super ships in this wonderful guide to vehicles for young Braille readers.A 30-page tactile reference book, DK Braille On the Move features entries on a fascinating selection of vehicles, from cranes and cars to helicopters and even monster trucks!What is the use of tractors and ploughs? How does a hot air balloon rise up? Why do submarines use sonar equipment? Find the answers to these and many more questions on every page.Entries are written in both Braille and large print to allow readers the opportunity to learn all there is to know about common vehicles, including their makes and their functions. The entries are accompanied by large, embossed, and fully annotated illustrations. A fun quiz towards the end helps readers assess their progress and revise key learnings.Fully endorsed by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), DK Braille On The Move is a wonderful way for curious children to explore everything that drives, glides, ploughs, and flies.

Objev podobné jako DK Braille On the Move - DK

Old MacDonald''s farm is falling apart! The piggies’ sty is sinking in the mud and it’s raining on the cows...What will Old MacDonald do? Surely he won''t move the animals to a nearby fancy hotel?The cows would order grass in the restaurant, the pigs would splash in the pool and the sheep would have a pillow-fight. It could all just be … TOO MUCH FUN!From the author of Bunnies on the Bus comes an unexpected, action-packed and utterly silly twist on children''s all-time favourite nursery rhyme that will have little ones rolling around in laughter, hollering "E-I-E-I-O!"

Objev podobné jako Old MacDonald on the Move - Philip Ardagh

Brushworks On The Move Makeup Minis Complexion, Sady štětců na líčení pro ženy, Profesionální vizážisté se neobejdou při aplikaci make-upu bez kvalitních štětců. Inspirujte se jejich uměním a místo líčení pomocí prstů dejte šanci štětcům. Sada štětců na líčení Brushworks On The Move Makeup Minis Complexion posune vaše líčení o úroveň výše a umožní vám vytvořit jakýkoli denní i večerní look jako z rukou profesionála. Žádné líčení pro vás s touto sadou nebude nedosažitelné, ať už se budete upravovat doma nebo třeba na cestách. Sada obsahuje: NO. 13 štětec na rozjasňovač 1 ks NO. 5 štětec na pudr 1 ks NO. 11 konturovací štětec 1 ks NO. 14 štětec na oční linky 1 ks Vlastnosti: potěší všechny ženy ideální na cestování skvěle se hodí jako dárek pro precizní aplikaci make-upu Složení: veganský produkt

Objev podobné jako Brushworks On The Move Makeup Minis Complexion sada štětců

These brilliant early years board books are a gateway to the world. Each page features a different character and encourages young children to answer a question or interact with the page in some way. With a sturdy board construction and bold illustrations throughout, this book is a great way to get small children excited about their surroundings.In Spot and Do: ON THE MOVE, you will find playful, interactive challenges from adorable animal characters riding in a car, a fire engine, a monster truck, a bus, a campervan, an aeroplane, a train, a speedboat, a quad bike and a hot air balloon.

Objev podobné jako On the Move - Kelly Miles

When numbers become people, learners thrive Waves of data—indigestible, dehumanized, and disaggregated—are crashing into the education system every day, driving you to distraction. But imagine a world where you’re not being drowned by data, but inspired by it; where that data has a FACE and gives you focused information on how to reach every student. Sharratt and Fullan turn worldwide research into a road map for school leaders to use ongoing assessment to inform instruction and drive equity at the classroom, school, district, and state levels. Inside you will find A fresh look at data to incorporate new learning Updated case studies, figures, and vignettes Insights from more than 500 educators in answering the 3 research questions: Why do we put FACES on data? How do we put FACES on data? and What are the top three leadership skills needed to do this work? An integrated approach to using the 14 Parameters to enhance Deep Learning and critical thinking Tools for committing to "equity and excellence" FACES is about setting up the conditions for success in every classroom: identifying the right factors, at the right time, with the right resources. Its focus on student-centered data will help you: Increase learners’ ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Putting FACES on the Data - Lyn D. Sharratt, Michael Fullan

Little Explorers is a new first-information series for curious youngsters. With sturdy flaps to lift on every page, little ones can have hands-on fun discovering the amazing world we live in. Kids can lift the flaps to peer under bonnets, look inside lorries and check out the passengers on a double-decker bus.

Objev podobné jako Little Explorers: On the Move - Martin Ruth

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelHave you ever been amazed at how far animals migrate each year? Have you ever wondered why animals migrate for such long distances? Find out all about the journeys animals make in the sea, in the air and on land in this fascinating non-fiction information book, brought to life with stunning photographs.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type: An information bookThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Objev podobné jako Animals on the Move - Deborah Chancellor

A collection of vivid and powerful stories drawn on the front lines of migration by award-winning artist George Butler.For thousands of years humans have moved around the world, to seek a better life, to flee disaster or to escape war. Migration is a fact of life – and one of the most pressing issues of our time. In striking and intimate illustrations, award-winning artist George Butler introduces us to the people behind the headlines. Drawings made on front lines, in refugee camps and on the move vividly capture stories of leaving home, travelling into the unknown and trying to make a new life. These powerful portraits of migration are a timely reminder of the humanity we all share and our universal need to seek safety and a better life. A stunning, illuminating and sensitive look at stories that deserve to be told.

Objev podobné jako Drawn Across Borders: True Stories of Migration - George Butler

The Paris Mapguide od Michaela Middleditche je oceněný průvodce kombinující ilustrované mapy s praktickými informacemi pro návštěvníky Paříže. Obsahuje podrobné seznamy památek, doporučení restaurací a nočního života spolu s plány metra a autobusových tras. Je navržen jako lehký a kompaktní průvodce vhodný pro každodenní nošení.

• Kombinuje ilustrované, snadno čitelné mapy s praktickými informacemi
• Lehký a tenký formát vhodný do kapsy nebo malé tašky
• Obsahuje podrobné seznamy muzeí, galerií, trhů a restaurací
• Zahrnuje plány metra, autobusových tras a měnič měn

Objev podobné jako The Paris Mapguide - Michael Middleditch

As the world faces unprecedented levels of displacement with over 100 million people forced to flee conflict, economic instability and climate crises, responses to migration have become increasingly complex. This book examines the military-humanitarian strategies used to manage the movement of people on the move, focusing on the migration of Venezuelans to northern Brazil. By developing the concept of ‘debilitating mobilities,’ the book explores mobility governance through border security, urban control and shelter provision. Shedding light on the intersecting logics of aid, security and vulnerability, this book reveals the multiscalar governance of migration in precarious environments.

Objev podobné jako Governing Migration and Mobility - Bronte Alexander

18 beautiful, quick and easy portable hand-sewn patchwork gifts to make using English paper piecingEnglish paper piecing is a popular and easy method of creating handsewn patchwork designs. Fabric is cut and folded over a paper template and shapes are stitched together by hand, making it ideal for sewing when you''re out and about, travelling, or sitting quietly at home. Following in the style of the highly successful Love to Sew series, author Alistair Macdonald provides 20 fabulous projects, including a baby''s playmat, a scarf, a scatter cushion, a hobby bag, a tea cosy, a tote bag and a make-up purse. All are hand-sewn using the English paper-piecing method. Templates for all the projects are included, and there are basic, step-by-step instructions on this classic technique at the beginning of the book.

Objev podobné jako Love to Sew: Quilting On The Move - Alistair Macdonald

Román popisuje pokusy o svržení vlády malé středoamerické země San Sebastian. Skupina Black Berets čelí opakovaným útokům dobře vybavených žoldáků. Příběh kombinuje politické intriky s vojenskou akcí.

• Napínavý politicko-vojenský thriller
• Autorská dvojice Preston a McDowell
• Realistický popis speciálních operací
• Rychlý děj s neustálým napětím

Objev podobné jako The Death Machine Contract - John Preston, Michael McDowell

A simple and clear how-to book for younger readers about the forces of movement, with practical projects, accessible text and lively illustrations.

Objev podobné jako First Science Library: On the Move - Wendy Madgwick

�This thoughtful and original study throws important critical light on the dominant orthodoxies about sustainable development, and suggests a radically new direction. Foster argues compellingly that present approaches embody floating standards and bad faith, trapping societies into inaction. I suspect this is a seminal piece of work.�Professor Robin Grove-White, former Chair of Greenpeace UK�We all have a nagging concern that what international corporations and governments term ''sustainable'' is not sustainable at all. John Foster�s clear and beautifully written text shows the deep flaws in current approaches and proposes a reassessment of what true sustainability really implies.�Chris Goodall, Chair of Dynmark International and author of How to Live a Low-Carbon Life�This comprehensive and yet very readable book will go a long way towards puncturing some of the glib environmentalisms of our moment, and perhaps towards helping us imagine deeper and more thoroughgoing alternatives that might actually work!�Bill McKibben, author of Deep Economy and The End of Nature''Brilliantly and ironically written, this book shades a bright light on most foggy areas around the concept of sustainability. Those fastidious obscure points do not fit properly in the reassuring technical solutions to Climate Change. Foster puts a name on those shapeless shadows that inevitably ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Sustainability Mirage - John Michael Foster

Diesel Only The Brave Tattoo je pánská toaletní voda s orientální dřevitou vůní, inspirovanou filozofií tetování. Vonná kompozice kombinuje svěží zelené jablko s pepřem, šalvějí, dřevitými tóny a tabákem. Vůně je dodávána v charakteristickém skleněném flakonu ve tvaru pěsti s graffiti potiskem.

• Orientační dřevitá vůně s mužným charakterem
• Univerzální použití pro denní i speciální příležitosti
• Charismatický flakon ve tvaru pěsti s graffiti designem
• Dlouhotrvající vonná stopa na kůži

Objev podobné jako Diesel Only The Brave Tattoo toaletní voda pro muže 125 ml

DIESEL Only The Brave Street EdT je pánská toaletní voda italské výroby s objemem 50 ml. Hlavní charakteristikou je dřevitá vůně kombinující silné a jemné tóny. Vůně je navržena tak, aby působila svěže a dynamicky.

• Dřevitá hlavní vůně s jedinečnou kombinací tónů
• Italská výroba zajišťující kvalitu
• Objem 50 ml pro dlouhodobé používání
• Silná, ale jemná vůně vhodná pro každodenní nošení

Objev podobné jako DIESEL Only The Brave Street EdT 50 ml (3614272320819)

Kniha How Not to Diet od Michaela Gregera představuje vědecky podložený přístup k trvalému hubnutí založený na rostlinné stravě. Autor analyzuje příčiny obezity a nabízí praktické nástroje pro eliminaci tělesného tuku. Publikace identifikuje 21 faktorů urychlujících hubnutí a optimální kritéria výživy pro dlouhodobý úspěch.

• Založeno na vědeckých výzkumech a datech
• Praktické a proveditelné rady pro hubnutí
• Komplexní přístup zahrnující chronobiologii
• Trvalé řešení namísto dočasných diet

Objev podobné jako How Not to Diet - Michael Greger

Amazing babies are on the move in this lively board book that celebrates all the joyful ways babies propel themselves and interact with the world. Push, baby, push! Look how strong you are. Climb, baby, climb! You are going far. Babies, parents, and care providers will all enjoy this bouncy, spirited book.

Objev podobné jako Move - Elizabeth Verdick, Marjorie Lisovskis

Tvářenka v tyčince SOSU Cosmetics Blush On The Go v odstínu Rose poskytuje snadnou aplikaci a přirozený vzhled. Produkt hydratuje a vyživuje pleť obsahem vitaminu E. Je vhodný pro každodenní nošení i na cesty díky kompaktnímu balení.

• Snadná aplikace tyčinkou pro přirozený vzhled
• Hydratuje a vyživuje pleť díky vitaminu E
• Přenosné balení vhodné na cesty
• Rozjasňuje a dodává zdravou barvu lícím

Objev podobné jako SOSU Cosmetics Blush On The Go tvářenka v tyčince Rose 7 g

Thoughts and feelings about home traditionally provided people of all cultures with a firm sense of where they belonged, and why. But with the world rapidly changing, many of our basic notions are becoming problematic. Both internationally and within countries, populations are constantly on the move, seeking better opportunities and living conditions, or an escape from violence and war. In spite of, or perhaps even because of these trends, ideas about home continue to shape the way people everywhere frame an understanding of their lives. In this Very Short Introduction Michael Allen Fox considers the complex meaning of home and the essential importance of place to human psychology. Drawing on a wide array of international examples he discusses what dwelling is and the variety of dwellings. Fox also looks at the politics of the concept of ''home'', homelessness, refugeeism and migration, and the future of home, and argues that home remains a central organizing concept in human life.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Home - Michael Allen Fox

Kompletní kurz nepálštiny od začátečníka po středně pokročilou úroveň (B2) s důrazem na praktickou komunikaci. Kurz obsahuje tematické jednotky, gramatická vysvětlení, slovní zásobu a dialogy pro každodenní situace. Součástí balení je učebnice a MP3 CD s audio nahrávkami.

• Kompletní kurz od začátečníka po úroveň B2
• Praktický důraz na komunikaci a každodenní situace
• Součástí kniha a MP3 CD s audio materiálem
• Osvědčená metodika s více než 75letou tradicí

Objev podobné jako Complete Nepali Beginner to Intermediate Course - Abhi Subedi, Michael Hutt

Terry McCaleb, one of the most effective serial-killer investigators in the history of the FBI, hunts down his heart donor''s killer. An unputdownable story from the award-winning No. 1 bestselling author.''Blood Work'' - that''s what Terry McCaleb used to call his job at the FBI. Eight weeks ago he was a dead man, but now someone else''s heart is keeping him alive. Then a newspaper report of his brush with death brings him an unwanted visitor. Graciela Rivers reveals to McCaleb that the anonymous donor of his heart was her murdered sister, and that the police investigation into the case is going nowhere. McCaleb feels he has no choice but to take on the investigation.Nothing about the seemingly random killing makes sense. McCaleb realises that someone is watching his every move - someone who has killed before and will kill again...

Objev podobné jako Blood Work - Michael Connelly

Sneak inside the story of Stella, a meerkat burglar who finds a way to share the most famous art in the world with the animals of Paris! Starring a special friend from from the beloved Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris series by children's creator and acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess.She stumbled upon a cool tunnel inside the most famous museum in France, where she spied rooms full of beauty, and crowds on the move. They were jostling to see the best art at the Louvre! When Stella the meerkat escapes her life as an unwanted pet, she wants to find two things: a home, and another creature to be her friend. But what happens when she finds the most wonderful home in Paris – the Louvre Museum! – where animals are not allowed inside? Delight in this entertaining adventure from the bestselling World of Claris series. These dazzling picture books explore the fabulous stories of Claris's animal friends from the beloved original series by creator Megan Hess. Keep an eye out for a special cameo from Claris herself in every book! Perfect for children aged 3+ and fashion-obsessed readers of all ages. With more than a million children's books ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Stella: The Meerkat Burglar - Megan Hess

The Silk Road may be one origin of globalization, but the Indian Ocean is another. Barry Cunliffe examines the beginning of maritime trade using the evidence of archaeology and the tales of great travellers such as Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta, and the Chinese Admiral, Zheng He. This story complements that of the land routes, showing how humans have been driven across thousands of years to create and maintain networks whatever the difficulties.Driven by the Monsoons illuminates maritime connections between the Indian Ocean and its surrounding water routes: the Arabian Gulf and the Red and China Seas. It begins with the movement of humans into South-East Asia and ends about 1600 CE when European companies emerge to takeover. It is tale of exotic goods, material needs, adventure, and desire.While conditions at sea and the abilities of the maritime communities provided a degree of stability, the direction and intensity of trade and the types of commodities on the move was determined by the fortunes and aspirations of distant empires, those of China in the east and South-West Asia and the Mediterranean in the west. This ever-changing pressure provided the dynamic situation in which society and economies in East Africa, India and South-East ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Driven by the Monsoons - Barry Cunliffe

***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanAfter the terrible misuse of magic during the First War of the Races, the Druids at Paranor devoted themselves to the study of the old sciences. But dark forces were on the move from the Northlands, and it was left to Bremen and those few who supported him in his work with the arcane arts to stand against the enemy''s seemingly-invincible Troll army. For at the heart of the evil tide was an archmage and former Druid named Brona...Using the special skills he had acquired through his own study of Magic, Bremen was able to penetrate the huge camp of the Troll army and learn many of its secrets. And he immediately understood that if the peoples of the Four Lands were to escape eternal subjugation they would need to unite. But, even when united, they would need a weapon, something so powerful that the evil magic of Brona, the Warlock Lord, would fail before its might...Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The First King Of Shannara - Terry Brooks

In October 1943, Frederick Bailey, a wireless operator who had trained with the Royal Armoured Corps, was selected for Special Operation Executive’s wireless training centre at Fawley Court, Henley-on-Thames. It was the start of an incredible wartime career that saw Fred serve behind enemy lines in both the European and Far East theatres. With his training complete, and having adopted the fieldname Rétif, Sergeant Bailey became a member of one of the famous Jedburgh units, Team Citröen. The Jedburghs generally consisted of compact teams of three men, usually an officer, a radio operator and a soldier from the country the team was to be dropped into. Together with Major John Smallwood and Captain Pierre Bloch, a French Foreign Legionnaire, Bailey, as Team Citröen’s radio operator, was dropped in into the Lagarde area of the Vaucluse region in German-occupied France by an American aircrew from Algiers during the night of 11/12 August 1944. Their mission was to support the local Resistance groups in the rear of the German units trying to hold back the Allied forces sweeping through France after D-Day. As Maxine Harcourt-Kelly reveals, the fear of Bailey’s transmissions being intercepted by the Germans, as well as the constant danger ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Behind Enemy Lines in France and the Far East - Maxine Harcourt-Kelly

War of the Foxes je druhá básnická sbírka Richarda Sikena, která navazuje na jeho úspěšný debut Crush. Kniha se zaměřuje na témata tvorby, reprezentace a morálních otázek spojených s uměním. Sikenova poezie kombinuje filozofickou hloubku s cinematografickou naléhavostí.

• Dlouho očekávané pokračování úspěšné sbírky Crush
• Hluboké zkoumání tvorby a reprezentace reality
• Jedinečné spojení poezie s výtvarným uměním
• Oceněno kritikou a literárními časopisy

Objev podobné jako War of the Foxes - Richard Siken

Ringil, the hero of the bloody slaughter at Gallows Gap is a legend to all who don''t know him and a twisted degenerate to those that do. A veteran of the wars against the lizards he makes a living from telling credulous travellers of his exploits. Until one day he is pulled away from his life and into the depths of the Empire''s slave trade. Where he will discover a secret infinitely more frightening than the trade in lives.Archeth - pragmatist, cynic and engineer, the last of her race - is called from her work at the whim of the most powerful man in the Empire and sent to its farthest reaches to investigate a demonic incursion against the Empire''s borders.Egar Dragonbane, steppe-nomad, one-time fighter for the Empire finds himself entangled in a small-town battle between common sense and religious fervour. But out in the wider world there is something on the move far more alien than any of his tribe''s petty gods. Anti-social, anti-heroic, and decidedly irritated, all three of them are about to be sent unwillingly forth into a vicious, vigorous and thoroughly unsuspecting fantasy world. Called upon by an Empire that owes them everything and gave them ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Steel Remains - Richard K. Morgan

Scyth and the followers of the Sleeping Gods have lost the Holy War. The new gods, who call themselves the True Gods, celebrate, unaware that the Sleepers have one more temple left. But how long until they find out? After all, Scyth's enemy Mogwai, once the strongest player on the planet, knows about Kharinza. The Supreme Legate of the Destroying Plague thirsts for vengeance and is eager to regain his former positions, becoming stronger every day, while Scyth, deprived of his invulnerability, has lost his former advantages.At the same time, the citizenship tests are approaching, and Cali Bottom turns out not to be quite so welcoming to the Awoken after all. Behemoth demands the impossible of Scyth, and the one thing that can help the Initial of the Sleepers is the Demonic Games...

Objev podobné jako Apostle of the Sleeping Gods (Disgardium 6) - Dan Sugralinov

Benjamin Zephaniah, who has travelled the world for his art and his humanitarianism, now tells the one story that encompasses it all: the story of his life. In the early 1980s when punks and Rastas were on the streets protesting about unemployment, homelessness and the National Front, Benjamin's poetry could be heard at demonstrations, outside police stations and on the dance floor. His mission was to take poetry everywhere, and to popularise it by reaching people who didn't read books. His poetry was political, musical, radical and relevant. By the early 1990s, Benjamin had performed on every continent in the world (a feat which he achieved in only one year) and he hasn't stopped performing and touring since. Nelson Mandela, after hearing Benjamin's tribute to him while he was in prison, requested an introduction to the poet that grew into a lifelong relationship, inspiring Benjamin's work with children in South Africa. Benjamin would also go on to be the first artist to record with The Wailers after the death of Bob Marley in a musical tribute to Nelson Mandela. The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah is a truly extraordinary life story which celebrates the power of poetry and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah - Benjamin Zephaniah

This pocket-sized travel guide to Lisbon is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around the destination. It covers top attractions like Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, the Bairro Alto, Torre de Belém, the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, Elevador de Santa Justa as well as hidden gems, including Alfama district. Our Lisbon guide book will save you time and enhance your exploration of this fascinating city. This Lisbon travel guide has been fully updated post-COVID-19.This Mini Rough Guide to LISBON covers: Alfama, Baixa (lower city), Bairro Alto (upper city), Lapa, Belém, North Lisbon, Parque das Nações, Across the Tagus, Excursions from Lisbon.In this guide book to Lisbon you will find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLERExperiences selected for every kind of trip to Lisbon, from cultural explorations in Mosteiro dos Jerónimos to family activities in child-friendly places, like Belém or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Castelo de São Jorge.TOP TEN ATTRACTIONSThis Lisbon travel guide covers the destination''s top ten attractions not to miss, including the Bairro Alto, Torre de Belém, the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, Elevador de Santa Justa and a Perfect Day itinerary suggestions.COMPACT FORMATCompact, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Mini Rough Guide to Lisbon: Travel Guide with eBook - Rough Guides

Midsummer’s Eve is about to get a whole lot more magical! Someone is misusing magic. Curses have been cast and terrifying creatures are on the move …Twelve-year-old Pinch Perkins lives on Tricky Dragon Lane, deep in the heart of London’s magical quarter. But when her mum is struck by a curse, and nobody seems to have a clue what to do, Pinch knows it’s down to her to find a cure.Racing the clock on Midsummer''s Eve, Pinch will face the terrifying boss of the Thames Mudlarks, dance with the devious fairy king and queen and share a burger with King Arthur''s knights – all the while trying to avoid the clutches of two most fearsome villains …

Objev podobné jako Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse - Cathy FitzGerald

From the bestselling author of The Robin: A Biography, Stephan Moss:The wren is a paradox of a bird. They are Britain''s most common bird, with 8.5 million breeding pairs and have by far the loudest song in proportion to their size. They also thrive up and down Britain and Ireland: from the smallest city garden to remote offshore islands, blustery moors to chilly mountains. Yet many people are not sure if they have ever seen a wren. Perhaps because the wren is so tiny, weighing just as much as two A4 sheets of paper, and so busy, always on the move, more mouse than bird.However if we cast our eyes back to recent history wrens were a mainstay of literary, cultural and popular history. The wren was on postage stamps and the farthing, it featured in nursery rhymes and greetings cards, poems and rural ''wren hunts'', still a recent memory in Ireland particularly.With beautiful illustrations throughout, this captivating year-in-the-life biography reveals the hidden secrets of this fascinating bird that lives right on our doorstep.

Objev podobné jako The Wren - Moss Stephen

Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction (now the Bailie Gifford)‘A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer … There’s something that hits the mark on every page’ Claire Tomalin, Books of the Year, New StatesmanWhere does Homer come from? And why does Homer matter? His epic poems of war and suffering can still speak to us of the role of destiny in life, of cruelty, of humanity and its frailty, but why they do is a mystery. How can we be so intimate with something so distant?‘The Mighty Dead’ is a magical journey of discovery across wide stretches of the past, sewn together by some of the oldest stories we have – the great ancient poems of Homer and their metaphors of life and trouble. In this provocative and enthralling book, Adam Nicolson explains why Homer still matters and how these vital, epic verses – with their focus on the eternal questions about the individual versus the community, honour and service, love and war – tell us how we became who we are.

Objev podobné jako The Mighty Dead - Adam Nicolson

Román vypráví příběh Bena Newmana, který po třech letech studia sociální práce získává práci Resettlement Officer na sídlišti Highfield. Hlavní postava řeší profesní výzvy při práci s klienty na novém sídlišti a zároveň se vyrovnává s rodinným životem s manželkou a dětmi. Kniha nabízí realistický pohled na práci v sociálních službách v britském prostředí.

• Autentický příběh ze života sociálního pracovníka
• Zajímavý pohled na britský sociální systém
• Kombinace osobního a profesního života hlavní postavy
• Dostupný formát pro čtenáře zajímající se o sociální témata

Objev podobné jako The Man From The Welfare - Bob Quant

Choose your favourite vehicle and LET''S GO! Join all the busy animals as they zoom around in every kind of vehicle you can imagine, vibrantly illustrated by the talented Katie Abey.Is that a cheeky monkey flying a plane? And did I see a llama riding a scooter? And there''s a whole pack of animals catching that bus. All the animals are on the move in their favourite vehicles, zipping by in their own hilarious way. Travel across airports, race through city streets in fire engines and drive around building sites. Wherever you''re going today ... tell us how it should be done! We Catch the Bus invites children to choose their favourite vehicles and how they like to travel over 12 spreads, packed with animals driving cars, buses, diggers, spacecraft, bikes, ships, scooters and more. With interactive speech bubbles and hilarious shout outs, this hilarious follow-up to We Wear Pants and We Eat Bananas is perfect for fans of You Choose and Just Imagine and kids who love to be on the move.

Objev podobné jako We Catch the Bus - Katie Abey

In recent years, the once familiar landscape of British politics has fundamentally changed. The Conservative Party in particular has undergone a profound transformation. Centre-right values that steered British politics for decades – internationalism, respect for the rule of law, fiscal responsibility, belief in our institutions – were cast aside in the wake of the Brexit referendum to the detriment of UK prosperity, electoral trust and the long-term fortunes of the Conservative Party. But this radical rightwards shift can and must be reversed. In this bold intervention, David Gauke and other leading figures on the centre right – including Michael Heseltine, Rory Stewart, Amber Rudd, Gavin Barwell and Daniel Finkelstein - explore how the Conservative Party morphed into a populist movement and why this approach is doomed to fail. Together they make the case for a return to the liberal centre right, arguing with passion and conviction that the values that once defined the best of British conservatism remain essential both to the party and to the UK’s political future.

Objev podobné jako The Case for the Centre Right

Kniha je pokračováním příběhu Ady a Jamieho během druhé světové války. Sleduje jejich život v přeplněném domě s novými obyvateli, včetně židovské dívky Ruth z Německa. Příběh zkoumá rostoucí složitost morálky a přežití, jak se válka přibližuje k jejich domovu.

• Pokračování oblíbeného příběhu Ady a Jamieho
• Autentické zobrazení života dětí za druhé světové války
• Emočně silný příběh o přežití a odolnosti
• Vhodné pro čtenáře mládežnické historické literatury

Objev podobné jako The War I Finally Won - Bradley Kimberly Brubaker

From the best-loved author of Pages & Co comes the thrilling second book in the Chronicles of Whetherwhy series – a magical quest to the very edges of WhetherwhyAt the magical Circus Astra, Elio helps his father look after Tangles – miniature tigers, mice with butterfly wings and a peacock made of ice crystals. Always on the move, the circus puts on incredible performances across the land of Whetherwhy under the stern eye of their ringleader Stella.But after the arrival of mysterious visitors to one of their performances, Elio discovers that he has something the queen of Whetherwhy wants, something she will stop at nothing to get. Elio must leave the circus behind and team up with some unexpected friends, on a journey that will take him to the very edges of the map … and to discoveries that will change everything: for himself, and for all of Whetherwhy.

Objev podobné jako Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Season of Flames - Anna James

Kniha The World of The Dark Crystal nabízí fanouškům klasického filmu Jima Hensona ponoření do jeho tvorby a příběhového světa prostřednictvím ilustrací Briana Frouda. Publikace slouží jako průvodce konceptuálním uměním a vývojem filmu Temný krystal. Poskytuje detailní vhled do vizuální stránky a mytologie tohoto kultovního díla.

• Autentické ilustrace od konceptuálního designéra původního filmu.
• Hluboký náhled do tvorby a lore kultovního snímku.
• Kvalitní zpracování pro fanoušky a sběratele.
• Evokativní vizuály, které přenášejí do světa Temného krystalu.

Objev podobné jako The World of the Dark Crystal - Brian Froud

Autobiografie Erica Lomaxe popisuje jeho zkušenosti jako válečného zajatce nuceného pracovat na proslulé Burma-Siam železnici za druhé světové války a následné mučení japonskými vojáky. Kniha detailně zachycuje jeho dlouholeté psychické trauma a cestu k uzdravení, která vyvrcholila setkáním s jedním z jeho trýznitelů po padesáti letech. Jde o silné svědectví o přežití, odvaze a lidské schopnosti odpustit.

• Skutečný a hluboce lidský příběh přežití
• Oceněná literární non-fiction s filmovou adaptací
• Silné téma odpuštění a vyrovnání se s minulostí
• Historicky cenný osobní svědectví z války v Pacifiku

Objev podobné jako The Railway Man - Lomax Eric