overreach owen matthews

Winner of the Pushkin House Book Prize 2023*A Telegraph Book of the Year* A Times Best Book of Summer 2023*Shortlisted for the Parliamentary Book Awards*An astonishing investigation into the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war – from the corridors of the Kremlin to the trenches of Mariupol.The Russo-Ukrainian War is the most serious geopolitical crisis since the Second World War – and yet at the heart of the conflict is a mystery. Vladimir Putin apparently lurched from a calculating, subtle master of opportunity to a reckless gambler, putting his regime – and Russia itself – at risk of destruction. Why?Drawing on over 25 years’ experience as a correspondent in Moscow, as well as his own family ties to Russia and Ukraine, journalist Owen Matthews takes us through the poisoned historical roots of the conflict, into the Covid bubble where Putin conceived his invasion plans in a fog of paranoia about Western threats, and finally into the inner circle around Ukrainian president and unexpected war hero Volodimir Zelensky.Using the accounts of current and former insiders from the Kremlin and its propaganda machine, the testimony of captured Russian soldiers and on-the-ground reporting from Russia and Ukraine, Overreach tells the story not only of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Winner of the Pushkin House Book Prize 2023*A Telegraph Book of the Year* A Times Best Book of Summer 2023*Shortlisted for the Parliamentary Book Awards*An astonishing investigation into the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war – from the corridors of the Kremlin to the trenches of Mariupol.The Russo-Ukrainian War is the most serious geopolitical crisis since the Second World War – and yet at the heart of the conflict is a mystery. Vladimir Putin apparently lurched from a calculating, subtle master of opportunity to a reckless gambler, putting his regime – and Russia itself – at risk of destruction. Why?Drawing on over 25 years’ experience as a correspondent in Moscow, as well as his own family ties to Russia and Ukraine, journalist Owen Matthews takes us through the poisoned historical roots of the conflict, into the Covid bubble where Putin conceived his invasion plans in a fog of paranoia about Western threats, and finally into the inner circle around Ukrainian president and unexpected war hero Volodimir Zelensky.Using the accounts of current and former insiders from the Kremlin and its propaganda machine, the testimony of captured Russian soldiers and on-the-ground reporting from Russia and Ukraine, Overreach tells the story not only of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The new novel from a master of the Cold War thriller . . .''This is Robert Harris storytelling territory'' Daily Mail''Outstanding'' Sunday Times''Tense, exciting and authentic'' Charles Cumming, author of Judas 62''Stunning'' The Times''Brilliantly plotted'' John Sweeney, author of Killer in the Kremlin''A standout thriller'' Financial Times1963. In a desolate Russian penal colony, the radio broadcasts news of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy...Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vasin''s new posting as director of a gulag camp in the middle of the frozen tundra is far from a promotion. This is where disgraced agents, like Vasin, disappear - sent to die forgotten. And quietly. But tensions in the camp are running high and when a violent revolt breaks out, Vasin finds himself on the run. With him is a mysterious prisoner - who holds the key to the most dangerous secret in the world: who ordered Kennedy''s murder.In a breathless race that takes them through the Soviet Union - from the barren Siberian wastelands to the stunning halls of the Katerina Palace and the grey streets of Leningrad and Moscow - Vasin must stay one step ahead of the most ruthless spy and police organizations in the world . . . ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Tubbz kachnička Jurský Svět – Owen Grady je sběratelský předmět z limitované první edice. Vyrobená z PVC s velikostí cca 9 cm, je určena pouze k vystavení a není vhodná do vody. Ideální pro fanoušky Jurského Světa od 6 let.

• Limitovaná první edice s číselnou limitací
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• Prémiový sběratelský box pro bezpečné vystavení
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For decades, China''s rise to power was characterized by its reassurance that this rise would be peaceful. Then, as Susan L. Shirk, shows in this sobering, clear-eyed account of China today, something changed.For three decades after Mao''s death in 1976, China''s leaders adopted a restrained approach to foreign policy. They determined that any threat to their power, and that of the Chinese Communist Party, came not from abroad but from within—a conclusion cemented by the 1989 Tiananmen crisis. To facilitate the country''s inexorable economic ascendence, and to prevent a backlash, they reassured the outside world of China''s peaceful intentions.Then, as Susan Shirk shows in this illuminating, disturbing, and utterly persuasive new book, something changed. China went from fragile superpower to global heavyweight, threatening Taiwan as well as its neighbors in the South China Sea, tightening its grip on Hong Kong, and openly challenging the United States for preeminence not just economically and technologically but militarily. China began to overreach. Combining her decades of research and experience, Shirk, one of the world''s most respected experts on Chinese politics, argues that we are now fully embroiled in a new cold war.To explain what happened, Shirk pries open the "black box" of China''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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PRE-ORDER THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER NOW AND DISCOVER A GROUNDBREAKING NEW WAY TO OVERCOME YOUR ANXIETY''One of the country''s leading experts on mental health'' The Times''Owen''s work around anxiety has been a huge help for me in my own life. I would highly recommend this book'' Lewis Capaldi''I love Owen''s work. He is a force for good'' Davina McCall''Owen helps us look at our lives and happiness in a clear and practical way'' Fearne Cotton''Simple, actionable wisdom'' Matt Willis --Feeling anxious is part of being human; sometimes it can even be necessary or useful.But what about when anxiety takes over? When you feel like it''s too often dictating your life?Have you ever considered that you might be addicted to anxiety?In this groundbreaking book, bestselling author and psychotherapist Owen O''Kane explores how we all unwittingly build habits around our anxiety. This, he argues, is how we become addicted - the behaviours and thought patterns that help us feel safe in the short term ultimately serve to perpetuate it.Put simply, we get hooked. The answer? Break the cycle. How?Recognize: You must understand your anxiety and identify your triggers before you can start to unpick it.Tackle: Discover vital techniques for breaking the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The electric spirit of Saturday Night Live as captured by longtime resident photographer Mary Ellen Matthews. A New York Times bestseller! Andy Samberg in a giant martini glass. Billie Eilish peeking out of a pile of snow. Kevin Hart writing his own cue cards. Paul Rudd as Paul McCartney. Sarah Silverman dusting the NBC marquee. Alec Baldwin as the Godfather. These are just a few examples of Matthews's bold, dynamic, and playful celebrity portraits that for over two decades have artfully highlighted the hosts and musical guests who help bring the show to life. Week after week, photographer Mary Ellen Matthews makes magic happen on Saturday Night Live with her inventive, irreverent, and truly original photography for the “bumpers”—portraits of the host or musical guest that transition the show to and from commercial breaks. Published on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of SNL and exquisitely designed by Pentagram, this book is the first collection of Mary Ellen’s remarkable body of work as well as a celebration of America’s longest-running comedy TV show.Includes: * More than 200 color portraits and behind-the-scenes photographs * A foreword by SNL founder and executive producer Lorne Michaels * Mary Ellen Matthews in conversation * ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Winner of the 2022 Book Award of the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia, Gareth B. Matthews, The Child''s Philosopher brings together groundbreaking essays by　renowned American philosopher Gareth B.　Matthews in　three　fields　he helped to initiate:　philosophy in children’s literature, philosophy for children, and philosophy of childhood.　In addition, contemporary scholars critically assess Matthews’ pioneering efforts and his legacy. Gareth B. Matthews (1929-2011) was a specialist in ancient and medieval philosophy who had conversations with young children, discovering that they delight　in　philosophical　puzzlement　and　that their philosophical thinking often enriched his own understanding. Those conversations became the impetus for a substantial component of Matthews’ scholarship,　from which this book features essays spanning the length of his career.　Contemporary contributors to the book critically evaluate Matthews’ scholarship, showing where he broke new ground and identifying developments and debates in the fields he helped to initiate. They take up pressing challenges, including biased idealizations of childhood in children’s literature;　the　tensions between teaching philosophy to, and doing philosophy with young people; the merits of theorizing childhood without theorizing children; and　how professional philosophy at once　desires　and resists　a return to childhood.This second volume in the　Philosophy for Children Founders　series is an important resource　for philosophers,　educators,　and　anyone interested in children’s philosophical thinking, developmental psychology, what it means to philosophize with children, the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A fresh look on the welfare system—with a view beyond the stateWith The Class Struggle and Welfare, David Matthews argues that we must understand the welfare state as a dialectical phenomenon—a product of class struggle. Confronting the hypocritical rhetoric of politicians who castigate welfare beneficiaries as lazy and “workshy,” Matthews points to clear evidence that the welfare state is essential to the prosperity and health of capitalist economies. At the same time, in the Marxist tradition, Matthews moves well beyond an analysis of welfare as simply an instrument wielded by capitalism for its benefit, arguing that proof of the class struggle scars the surface of every welfare system. With chapters focusing on welfare issues, including social security, health, disability, housing, and education, Matthews examines historical and current developments in Britain as a basis for a wider understanding of the relationship between capitalism and welfare. The Class Struggle and Welfare shows that as welfare states grew exponentially throughout the advanced capitalist world over the course of a century, the intents, purposes and perceptions of the institution of welfare underwent a dialectical transformation. On the one hand, the services offered served to bolster capitalism. On the other hand, welfare systems in and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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‘The Welsh habit of revolt against the English is an old-standing madness … from the sayings of the prophet Merlin they still hope to recover their land. Hence, they frequently rebel … but because they do not know the appointed time, they are often deceived and their labour is in vain.’ (Vita Edwardi Secundi)The appointed time, it turned out, was 1485. For generations, the ancestors of Welshman Owen Tudor had fought Romans, Irish Picts, Vikings, Saxons, Mercians and Normans. His uncles had been executed in the Glyndwr Welsh War of Independence. Owen fought for Henry V in France and entered the service of Henry’s queen, Catherine of Valois. Soon after the king’s death he secretly married her, the mother of the eight-month-old Henry VI. Owen and Catherine would have two boys together. Henry VI would go on to ennoble them as Edmund Earl of Richmond, and Jasper Earl of Pembroke, but upon Catherine’s death Owen was imprisoned. Escaping twice, Owen was thrown into the beginnings of the Wars of the Roses with his two sons. It would be Edmund’s son, Henry Tudor, who would take the English throne as Henry VII.When Jasper led the Lancastrian forces at Mortimer’s Cross in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Vyzpívej svou duši zpátky domů. Najdi svůj hlas a skutečný osud. Cítíte-li se vzdáleni svému přirozenému světu, uvězněni materiální společností, a hledáte význam a smysl svého života, odpověď vám může poskytnout moudrost šamanů. Caitlín Matthews předvádí, jak úcta k přírodě a zvědavost v kombinaci s duchovním potěšením a léčením, jsou podstatou uceleného šamanského světa. Následujte její cvičení, obsažená v knize, a zažijete skutečné šamanské putování. Tímto způsobem se stanete "cestovatelem mezi světy" a budete vědomý nejen fyzické reality, ale také jemné reality šamanského duchovního světa. Budete vaší vlastní rychlostí vedeni kompletní šamanskou praxí. Můžete prozkoumávat svůj vlastní niterní prostor, cestu mezi každodenním světem a duchovní říší šamana, a objevit váš duchovní hlas a skutečný osud. Následováním této cesty povzbudíte kreativní představivost a uvědomíte si své vrozené léčivé schopnosti. Šamanské astrální cestování je pozoruhodným dílem opravdové praktické hodnoty, knihou své doby, s potenciálem pomoci změnit váš život. • kniha obsahuje více než 80 jasných, praktických cviků • naučíte se cestovat mezi světy • původní pracovní verze byla napsána předním šamanským učitelem Caitlín Matthews vede šamanskou praxi v Oxfordu ve Spojeném Království a je mezinárodně známá svým výzkumem keltské moudrosti a souvisejících oblastí. Její práce je inspirací pro tisícovky studentů, kteří překročili ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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More than 200 years old, the 36 Lenormand cards are an oracle combining standard playing cards with images from the everyday world, such as key, book, animals, and flowers. Their simple, predictive, and non-esoteric nature opens the realm of fortune-telling to all, offering a traditional cartomantic divination where card combinations fuse together to give clear answers. In this complete guide to Lenormand card reading, Caitlín Matthews explains the multiple meanings for each card, providing keywords so the reader can quickly build an interpretive vocabulary for Lenormand fortune-telling. She details how to lay spreads, starting with 3 or 5 cards and building to the Grand Tableau spread, which uses all 36 cards. She explores the significance of the playing card pips and suits on each card and how cards combine to create a variety of meanings. Matthews enables readers to learn the Lenormand card keywords so they can both read for themselves and express their interpretations to clients. Providing real case histories for readers to interpret, she also includes self-tests and practice exercises with answers to check at the end of the book. In addition to her comprehensive practical introduction to the Lenormand oracle, Matthews delves deeply into the history of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This new, select edition of Wilfred Owen''s letters provides a fresh understanding of the poet''s life in his own words.Wilfred Owen''s fame as one of the great war poets of the twentieth century is unsurpassed, with Dulce et Decorum est possibly the defining piece of World War literature.Owen''s letters reveal the man behind the cultural icon; human with all his foibles, whose 25 years were marked by great highs and lows, by emerging modernity, and the violence of war. Evocative, lyrical, and often surprisingly funny, the letters act as both autobiography and companion to the famous war poems. He was both an accomplished poet and one of the finest letter-writers of the twentieth century.Accompanied by new notes and new introduction, as well as previously redacted and omitted material, the new edition of Owen''s Selected Letters brings together past and contemporary scholarship to provide fresh insights into Owen''s character and poetic development.

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Smart, short techniques throughout the day can form a healthier perspective‘Truly empowering – a book for everyone. It will help you figure out life.’ Fearne CottonAll the benefits of therapy – 10 minutes at a timeLet Owen O’Kane, psychotherapist, former NHS Clinical Lead and Sunday Times bestselling author of TEN TO ZEN, show you how anyone can use simple, understandable techniques to unlock better mental health.Modern life is a minefield for stress. Whether it’s juggling work, relationships or money, we often struggle to make time for ourselves and can find ourselves stuck in a rut with bad habits or worries.In HOW TO BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST, Owen O’Kane reveals how smart, short techniques throughout the day can form healthier perspectives and let you ditch harmful thought patterns.Using the latest evidence-based tools and techniques from across a range of therapies including CBT, mindfulness and interpersonal therapy, Owen provides empowering solutions to managing what keeps you stuck so you can move forward.Teaching you the key fundamentals of therapy and how to apply these to your own life, alongside targeted tasks that take just 10 minutes a day, this is the practical therapy book for anyone who wants to get the best from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A work of genius'' Independent''Marvellously funny . . . What better entertainment is there than a serious book which makes you laugh?'' Spectator''If you care about something you have to protect it. If you''re lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it.''Summer, 1953. In the small town of Gravesend, New Hampshire, eleven-year-old John Wheelwright and his best friend Owen Meany are playing in a Little League baseball game. When Owen hits a foul ball which kills John''s mother, their lives are changed in an instant.It is dismissed as a tragic accident but Owen disagrees. He believes that he is God''s instrument, put on Earth for a higher purpose. And as the boys come into adulthood to the background of the Vietnam War, a series of remarkable events show that perhaps Owen''s divine plan was not imagined after all.Discover the funny yet poignant classic by the bestselling author of The World According to Garp.''So extraordinary, so original, and so enriching'' Stephen King, The Washington Post''May justly join the classic American list'' Anthony Burgess, Observer

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A touching story of loss and remembrance from Lisa Thompson, the award-winning author of The Goldfish Boy and The Light Jar.Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award 2020A crumbling stone soldier sits on a bench in the park. Only Owen understands how important he is.At home, Owen and his mum are struggling and there''s nobody he can talk to. Hidden away in the park, Owen feels free to be himself. When the war-weary soldier is listening, his worries slip away.But nobody else cares about the soldier, and the town council want to tear him down. Owen''s the only one who can save him but can he find the courage to speak up before it''s too late?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'Gareth Southgate's secret weapon' - Guardian'A copy of Eastwood's new book, Belonging, was given to every England player when they reported for duty at the European Championships' -Telegraph'How Maori belief is driving the England team to seize the moment' - SundayTelegraph'Belonging is a must-read for anyone interested in building a long term high-performing team.' - Stuart Lancaster'One of the wisest books about winning you'll ever read...Powerful lessons beautifully expressed.' - James KerrIn BELONGING Owen Eastwood reveals, for the first time, the ethos that has made him one of the most in-demand Performance Coaches in the world. Drawing on his own Maori ancestry, Owen weaves together insights from homo sapiens' evolutionary story and our collective wisdom. He shines a light on where these powerful ideas are applied around the world in high-performing settings encompassing sport, business, the arts and military. Whakapapa is a Maori idea which embodies our universal human need to belong. It represents a powerful spiritual belief - that each of us is part of an unbroken and unbreakable chain of people who share a sacred identity. Owen places this concept at the core of his methods to maximize a team's performance. Aspects of Owen's unique ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Sometimes a book comes along and it feels dusted with magic - Love, Unscripted is one of those books'' Josie Silver ''A complete delight'' Holly Bourne Love, Unscripted follows film projectionist Nick as he tries to understand the difference between love on the big screen and love in real life. Owen Nicholls is perfect for fans of romcoms, David Nicholls and Nick Hornby.For film projectionist Nick, love should mirror what he sees on the big screen. And when he falls for Ellie on the eve of the 2008 presidential election, it finally does.For four blissful years, Nick loved Ellie as much as he loved his job splicing film reels together in the local cinema. Life seemed... picture-perfect.But now it''s 2012, Ellie has moved out and Nick''s trying to figure out where it all went wrong.With Ellie gone and his life far from the happy ending he imagined, Nick wonders if their romance could ever again be as perfect as the night they met.Can love really be as it is in the movies?**Owen Nicholls'' new novel PERFECT TIMING is available to pre-order now!**Readers love Owen Nicholls . . .''An unmissable, multi-layered read'' Woman & Home''A fun, entertaining story with bags of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Orpheus, the pagan saint of poets, went through hell and came back singing. In twentieth-century mythology, the singer wears a steel helmet and makes his descent "down some profound dull tunnel" in the stinking mud of the Western Front. For most readers of English poetry, the face under that helmet is that of Wilfred Owen.'' Professor Jon Stallworthy, from his Introduction.When Wilfred Owen was killed in the days before the Armistice in 1918, he left behind a shattering, truthful and indelible record of a soldier''s experience of the First World War. His greatest war poetry has been collected, edited and introduced here by Professor Jon Stallworthy. This special edition is published to commemorate the end of the hellish war that Owen, though the hard-won truth and terrible beauty of his poetry, has taught us never to forget.

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‘A brilliant book of intelligent advice and detailed case studies that encourages reflection and positive change.’ Fearne Cotton‘A refreshingly practical guide to finding joy every day.’ Susanna Reid‘Owen is an expert at showing, in his brilliantly down-to-earth way, how we can find happiness in the real world.’ Rob Rinder, aka Judge RinderIncludes a new chapter on how to cope in tough times.Want to get happier? Not just a little but A LOT happier?Now you can with TEN TIMES HAPPIER by Owen O’Kane, psychotherapist, former NHS Clinical Lead and Sunday Times bestselling author of TEN TO ZEN.Modern life is a minefield for stress. Whether it’s juggling work, relationships or money, we often get stuck mindlessly obsessing about all the wrong things, not knowing what to let go of.In TEN TIMES HAPPIER, Owen O’Kane reveals how to choose new, healthier perspectives and ditch harmful patterns in the 10 key areas we all overthink about or manage poorly, including:the pastour mindsother peopleworryour behavioursthe futureUsing the latest evidence-based tools and techniques from across a range of therapies including CBT, mindfulness and interpersonal therapy, Owen provides empowering solutions to managing what keeps you stuck so you can move forward.Want a down-to-earth guide from a professional ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A genuine presence on the field, Owen refereed with the perfect balance of respect and authority'' Keith Wood''Highly respected with vast experience and knowledge, Owen Doyle contributed hugely to the world of rugby refereeing, both on and off the field'' Nigel Owens''Owen Doyle was a highly respected referee who officiated matches with passion, commitment, knowledge and, occasionally, some great humour'' Will CarlingWith a foreword by Donal Lenihan.Owen Doyle is an Irish Times columnist and former Irish rugby Test match referee. Here in his frank, revealing and often humorous memoir, The Ref''s Call, he gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the high-pressured world of international rugby.From the processes involved in becoming a referee, to officiating in the Five Nations, touring Internationals and a World Cup, Doyle takes us through the most memorable matches of his career and how, following his retirement, he became instrumental in coaching the most successful generation of referees in the IRFU''s history.Covering over forty years of rugby, and written in his own inimitable style, Doyle looks at the challenges facing modern rugby, particularly the issues of concussion and dementia, to give a fascinating insight into the great game, told from a unique perspective.

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Discover practical tools to calm anxiety so that you can focus on being the best you It''s okay to feel anxious sometimes. But if we let it grow, it can turn into a never-ending tornado of worry and dizzy spells. In Everyone Feels Anxious Sometimes, kids will learn soothing strategies that help boost calmness. Kids will feel empowered in overcoming worries, stress, and fear so that they can finally ease anxiety and stay focused on the things that bring them joy.Take the first step to reach a mind valley of inner peace, strength, and success Lots of different things can make us feel anxious but don''t let your thoughts turn you into a worry machine! In Everyone Feels Anxious Sometimes, kids will learn to identify what makes them anxious, how to brainstorm solutions to get rid of their worry, and how to focus on the present moment so that they stay calm, happy, and in control. Written by a leading child psychologist to help empower kids with calming coping strategiesDr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D., assistant professor of clinical psychology at UC Berkeley, can help children handle anxiety, stress, and other strong emotions with a tool kit of science-backed calming coping mechanisms. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Fully illustrated collection of rare and previously unpublished tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, retold for a new generation by leading Arthurian expert, John Matthews, introduced by Sir John Boorman, director of the classic film, Excalibur, and illustrated with paintings and drawings by Tolkien artist, John Howe.It is a time of magic and adventure, of chivalry and courtly love, when great evil must be met with heroic deeds. It is a time of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.Realms of the Round Table presents for the first time an extensive collection of forgotten tales, retold for a new generation of readers by a modern-day Merlin, the world-renowned Arthurian authority, John Matthews. Contained within are a rich feast of Arthurian love stories and tales that delve deep into the darker mysteries of the Great Wood and the denizens of fantastic lands beyond.Here also is a heady mixture of magic, faery lore, wisdom and mystery – capturing extraordinary tales of Camelot’s greatest knights, such as Sir Lancelot and Sir Gawain, and others less well known, and soaring from high adventure to mystical accounts of the Grail. There is even an Arthurian Christmas tale!These age-old ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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We are not wholly bad or goodWho live our lives under Milk WoodAnd Thou, I know, wilt be the firstTo see our best side, not our worst.In this enchanting illustrated adaptation, Cerys Matthews brings Dylan Thomas''s beloved classic to new life. This is a bedtime story like no other; a book to be treasured by many generations; a book for babies and old men alike, for all that are young at heart. Welcome to the small seaside town of Llareggub.Here you will find dreamers, workers, singers, sinners, the young, old, blue, bold and a mix of all inbetween.Here you will meet Captain Cat and Rosie Probert, Mr Organ Morgan and Mrs Ogmore-Pritchard, NogoodBoyo, Mog and Myfanwy.Here you will watch a day in their lives play out - from a dark, moonless night to a morning that is busy as bees; from a sunny, slow lulling afternoon to a deep, drifting dusk.So, to begin at the beginning . . .

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Everything AND the Kitchen Sink analyses ''kitchen sink realism'' and the birth of ''pop cinema'' in the context of contemporaneous debates surrounding politics, civil liberties, sexuality, race, immigration and urbanisation. Covering the lives and careers of well-known figures such as Alan Sillitoe, Shelagh Delaney, David Storey, Edna O''Brien and Albert Finney, as well as charting the rise of iconic British series like Coronation Street and Z-Cars, Simon Matthews offers a fascinating blend of social history, pop culture, drama and cinema. Matthews also interviews contemporary figures - including Ken Loach - about the kitchen sink era and how it inspired their work.

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Reveals forgotten Arthurian lore hidden in the prophetic language of a medieval text• Includes the story of Merlin’s birth as the son of a demon, how he was born already able to speak, how his magic ensured he was not killed by his babysitter, and details of his affair with the Lady of the Lake• Shares stories of Percival’s first contact with the Grail and King Arthur’s connection with the legendary mystical king Prester John• Includes early Welsh prophecies attributed to Merlin, prophecies compiled by historian Geoffrey of Monmouth, and the letter of Prester John that inspired ColumbusMaarten Haverkamp acquired a French book from 1498 titled The Prophecies of Merlin that claimed to be prophecies given by the legendary magician. The book was really a compilation of documents collected by an unknown 13th century monk. Working with John Matthews, Maarten spent five years translating the mysteries hidden in this obscure book.Presenting their translation and commentary, the authors share forgotten stories of early Arthurian literature and magic. They share the tale of Merlin’s birth from a demon, how he was born able to speak, and how his magic ensured he was not killed by his guardian. Merlin’s affair with the Lady ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton and Jeremy Irons. Dominika Egorov, former prima ballerina, is sucked into the heart of Putin's Russia, the country she loved, as the twists and turns of a betrayal and counter-betrayal unravel. American Nate Nash, idealistic and ambitious, handles the double agent, codenamed MARBLE, considered one of CIA's biggest assets. He needs to keep his identity secret for as long as the mole can keep supplying golden information.Will Dominika be able to unmask MARBLE, or will the mission see her faith destroyed in the country she has always passionately defended? 'A great and dangerous spy-game is being played today between Russian intelligence and the CIA. Very few people know about it, including many of our politicians in Washington. But Jason Matthews does, and his thrilling Red Sparrow takes us deep inside this treacherous world. He's an insider's insider. He knows the secrets. And he is also a masterful story-teller. I loved this book and could not put it down. Neither will you' Vince Flynn 'Not since the good old days of the Cold War has a classic spy thriller like Red Sparrow come along. Jason Matthews is not making it up; he ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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History and heritage are among Britain''s greatest passions. Travel writers and historians Helen and Neil Matthews have selected 52 places that are wonderful examples of natural, architectural, industrial or cultural heritage. Some are neglected or under-rated and deserve more attention. Others are famous locations waiting to be enjoyed from new perspectives. Heritage Weekends is here to help you explore and indulge your passion for Britain''s past: from the Prehistoric era, through ancient, medieval, Tudor, Regency and Victorian times to the 20th century. With their inspirational guide you''ll meet some of our greatest creative geniuses, monarchs and heroes, eccentrics and legends, giants and saints. And you''ll find everything from the world''s most famous map to a vision of Hell!As well as detailed descriptions of the sites, Heritage Weekends includes suggested itineraries, directions and top tips for accommodation and eating out. England, Wales, Scotland, Jersey and the Isle of Man are all covered, with weekends divided into in-depth and shorter entries. All weekends include detailed information on how to get there, as well as suggestions for further places to visit if you have time to spare. From St Albans'' Roman remains at Verulamium to Avebury''s stone circle, Windsor Castle to York''s Jorvik ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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One of Publishers Weekly''s Most Anticipated Poetry Books for Fall!From addiction and familial dysfunction to gentrification and police brutality, GRIME examines harsh realities through an activist lens with a rare deftness of poetic form."Thea Matthews is our sacred underground; the only host of our ascension."—Tongo Eisen-Martin, author of Blood on the FogGRIME is the underbelly of the city and the dirt found in the human psyche. These poems explore the dichotomous gravity of despair and desire, apathy and protest, defeat and survival. They trace San Francisco''s skyline to encapsulate being born and raised in a metropolis that has grown increasingly strange to its native citizens, even as it serves as a mnemonic for past trauma and death.Part elegy, part call to resistance, GRIME chronicles Matthews'' childhood growing up in the Tenderloin, amidst the glamour and allure of its drug-fueled street life and the squalor of its poverty and addiction, even as the poems veer off from the autobiographical into portraits and dramatic monologues, on the one hand, and experiments with traditional forms like ghazals and pantoums, on the other. The poems hold grit and anguish in one breath, marrying an unflinching eye to a rare formal assurance. As austerity pushes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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True leadership is about character – this is the key to winning ‘the right way’. In a world where we’re bombarded by messages of ‘winning at any cost’, dishonest politicians, CEOs committing fraud, disgraced military commanders and cheating athletes, integrity matters more than ever. The Character Edge explains the powerful role character plays in trust, culture and leadership, and offers readers tools to exercise and strengthen their own.Reaching from the battlefield to the classroom and beyond, former superintendent of West Point Robert Caslen and professor of psychology Dr. Michael Matthews, explore the vital link between strong character and strong leadership, and explain why the latter cannot exist without the former.‘Caslen and Matthews show how and why this fundamental inner architecture of leadership can – and must – be built.'' Jim Collins, bestselling author of Good to Great.

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RENDL OWEN DIMM zápustná bílá 230V LED 7W 45° IP54 3000K - 1800K R13667Profesionální zápustné LED svítidlo s funkcí DIMM TO WARMSvítidlo RENDL OWEN DIMM přináší do vašeho interiéru nejen moderní minimalistický design, ale především maximální flexibilitu a komfort v osvětlení. Je ideální volbou pro všechny, kteří chtějí ovlivnit atmosféru prostoru pouhým otočením stmívače. Díky inovativní technologii DIMM TO WARM můžete jednoduše měnit nejen intenzitu světla, ale zároveň i jeho barevnou teplotu od příjemně teplé 3000K až po velmi útulných 1800K. Světlo se tak stává přirozenou součástí vašeho každodenního rytmu – od kvalitního osvětlení při práci až po relaxační večerní atmosféru.Klíčové vlastnosti svítidla Stmívatelné s funkcí DIMM TO WARM (barva světla 3000K – 1800K) Moderní zápustné provedení do sádrokartonového podhledu Vysoké krytí IP54 – vhodné i do vlhkého prostředí (koupelny, chodby) Úhel vyzařování 45° pro optimální rozptyl světla Průměr svítidla: 59 mm, montážní otvor: 55 mm (kruhový), zápustná hloubka: 110 mm Světelný tok: 520 lm, vysoké podání barev CRI Ra 90 Úsporný provoz – příkon pouze 7 W, napětí 230 V Univerzální bílé provedení – snadno sladíte s jakýmkoliv interiéremDoporučení architektaDíky svým kompaktním rozměrům a vysokému stupni krytí je RENDL OWEN DIMM ideální volbou do koupelen, kuchyní, chodeb i jako ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, výška 9 cm, materiál vinyl, nepohyblivá Funko POP! jsou čím dál populárnější malé vinylové figurky s ikonickým roztomilým vzhledem, který je charakterizován velkou hlavou a malým tělem postavičky. Poprvé byly představeny v roce 2010, kombinují tradiční výrobu sošek s moderními prvky a barvami a jsou uznávané i jako sběratelské předměty. Každý si v dnes už tisících figurek najde tu svoji, vyráběny jsou v mnoha různých tématech, jako jsou filmy, televizní seriály, hry, komiksy a další pop-kulturní ikony. I tato figurka, Funko POP! Jurassic World - Owen Grady, o výšce 9 cm se stane skvělým kouskem do vaší sbírky, či veselou hračkou pro vaše dítko. Zásadní přednosti figurky Funko POP! Jurassic World - Owen Grady Figurka Funko bude pěkným dárkem pro sběratele Figurka ze série Jurassic World vyniká kvalitním zpracováním Materiálem je vinyl Funko POP! Jurassic World - Owen Grady představuje dekorativní sošku V balení najdete...

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A collectible new Penguin Classics series: stunning, clothbound editions of ten favourite poets, which present each poet''s most famous book of verse as it was originally published. Designed by the acclaimed Coralie Bickford-Smith and beautifully set, these slim, A format volumes are the ultimate gift editions for poetry lovers. Poems is Wilfred Owen''s only volume of poetry, first published posthumously in 1920 and edited by his friend and mentor, Siegfried Sassoon. Owen is regarded as one of the best poets of World War I and composed nearly all of his poems in just over a year, between August 1917 and September 1918. Owen was virtually unknown at the time of his death, yet his poetic account of a soldier''s experience of war has shaped our impression of the horrors of the Western Front. This collection includes the well-known ''Anthem for Doomed Youth'' and ''Dulce et Decorum Est''.

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Overcome dark clouds and sad feelings by unlocking these powerful happiness triggers Sadness can make us feel like a big, dark cloud is hovering above us. But it''s okay to feel sad. We may feel sad because we feel left out or someone we love is sick. Just know that you will be okay and that you have the power to change how you feel. In Everyone Feels Sad Sometimes, children will learn powerful happiness triggers that will help them process any big feelings. Sunnier Skies are ahead with practical mood-boosting tricks that help alleviate children''s sadnessWhen sadness is at your door, know that it''s okay to not be okay. Sometimes the best thing to do when we''re sad is to focus on activities that bring us a little spot of happiness and switch our thoughts into something positive. Remember that kindness starts with you and that even if something very sad happened, you still deserve compassion and joy for yourself.Written by a leading child psychologist to help empower kids process and manage their sadnessDr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D., assistant professor of clinical psychology at UC Berkeley, can help your child become emotionally aware and gain an understanding that sadness doesn''t ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Everyone Feels Sad Sometimes - Daniela Owen

Overcome dark clouds and sad feelings by unlocking these powerful happiness triggers Sadness can make us feel like a big, dark cloud is hovering above us. But it''s okay to feel sad. We may feel sad because we feel left out or someone we love is sick. Just know that you will be okay and that you have the power to change how you feel. In Everyone Feels Sad Sometimes, children will learn powerful happiness triggers that will help them process any big feelings. Sunnier Skies are ahead with practical mood-boosting tricks that help alleviate children''s sadnessWhen sadness is at your door, know that it''s okay to not be okay. Sometimes the best thing to do when we''re sad is to focus on activities that bring us a little spot of happiness and switch our thoughts into something positive. Remember that kindness starts with you and that even if something very sad happened, you still deserve compassion and joy for yourself.Written by a leading child psychologist to help empower kids process and manage their sadnessDr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D., assistant professor of clinical psychology at UC Berkeley, can help your child become emotionally aware and gain an understanding that sadness doesn''t ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Everyone Feels Sad Sometimes - Daniela Owen

Winner of the Somerset Maugham Award 2006Ideas of separation and divorce are important in Owen Sheers'' eagerly-awaited new book: the geographical divides of borders, the separation of the dead and the living, the movement from childhood to adulthood, the ending of relationships.Such divides are both moments of ''mark-making'' and moments of absence. In this collection it is often the awareness of such separation – past or impending – and the juxtaposition of these diverse states – that provides the friction from which the poems are born.The book revolves around the two poems ''Y Gaer'' and ''The Hillfort'', the titles themselves suggesting the linguistic divide in Wales, from poems concerned with childhood, a Welsh landscape and family, to a more outward looking vision both geographically and historically."Sheers is a vivid, sensuous writer."The Times"It is the truth in the details that suggests indisputably that Sheers is the real thing, a poet of promise whom we are sure to hear much of in the future."Dannie Abse"Owen Sheers is one of the most exciting talents around and a fabulous performer of his work."Carol Ann DuffyBorn in Fiji, raised in Abergavenny, educated at Oxford and a graduate of the University of East Anglia writing programme, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The complete and definitive edition of poems from the greatest poet of WW1, Wilfred Owen2018 marks a hundred years since the end of the First World War. Owen’s death in battle, a few days before the Armistice, was a disastrous loss to English letters and left a legacy of the finest poetry that vividly captured the unimaginable horrors of the Great War. This volume, edited by Oxford Professor Jon Stallworthy, gathers together the poems for which Owen is best known, and which represent his most important contribution to poetry in the twentieth century. ‘The greatest of all the war poets.... it is Owen''s intense respect for the soldier that makes his poetry so powerful. Those who did not return have their meticulously maintained stone memorials on the fields of Flanders. But their memorial in our minds is largely built by Wilfred Owen’ Jeremy Paxman, Spectator

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Iphigenia in Splott is a one-woman play, first seen in 2015, loosely adapted from the ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides'' Iphigenia in Aulis. The title character, Iphigenia (or "Effie"), finds escape from the harsh reality of her life in drink, drugs and one-night stands. The ancient Greek play is re-told against the backdrop of a crumbling welfare state and reveals the impact of austerity and social injustice on those who have little to lose.The play has enjoyed international acclaim, having been performed in Cardiff (Sherman Cymru ), London (Lyric Hammersmith & National Theatre), Berlin (Schaubühne) and in New York (59E59 Theatres). In the UK, it won Best New Play at the UK Theatre Awards, 2015. This Student Edition of Gary Owen''s critically celebrated play includes a commentary by Lucy Jackson, which considers:* The rules of Greek drama and how they inform this play;* Its basis in the Greek myth of Iphigenia and the Euripidean play Iphigenia at Aulis;* The context that unites a 21st-century audience with an audience in ancient Greece;* Modern and ancient notions of tragedy;* Owen''s use of poetic verse compared with that used in ancient drama;* Various modern interpretations of the Iphigenia myth in theatre and literature; ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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If I should die, think only this of me:That there''s some corner of a foreign fieldThat is for ever England.From The Soldier to Anthem for Doomed Youth Rupert Brooke and Wilfred Owen are two of the best-loved poets from the heroic lost generation of the First World War. Brooke''s work was well-known before the war, with the now iconic lines:''Stands the Church clock at ten to three?And is there honey still for tea?'' from The Old Vicarage, Grantchester. And Wilfred Owen, awarded the Military Cross, had been writing poetry since he was ten years old.This superb collection is the perfect introduction to two of our greatest poets.

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No poetry has touched readers' hearts more deeply than the soldier poets of the First World War. Published to commemorate the centenary of 1914, this stunning set of books, with specially commissioned covers by leading print makers, is an essential gathering of our most beloved war poets introduced by leading poets and biographers of our present day. Dying at twenty-five, a week before the end of the First World War, Wilfred Owen (1893-1918) has come to represent a generation of young men sacrificed - as it seems to the next generation, one in unprecedented rebellion against its fathers - by guilty old men: generals, politicians, profiteers. Owen has now taken his place in literary history as perhaps the first, certainly the quintessential, war poet.

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Owen má něco, bez čeho si neumí představit den – svou chlupatou žlutou dečku jménem Chlupáček. Chlupáček ho provází úplně všude – při jídle, při hrách i při návštěvě zubaře. Jenže první školní den se blíží a sousedka paní Šťouravá má jasno: „Na tohle je už moc velký!“ Owenovi rodiče si lámou hlavu, jak to vyřešit, ale Owen se svého Chlupáčka nechce vzdát. Naštěstí maminka přijde s nápadem, který je tak prostý a přitom geniální! A všechno nakonec dopadne přesně tak, jak má.Laskavý, vtipný a citlivě vyprávěný příběh o dětství, bezpečí a odvaze dospívat. Kevin Henkes s jemným humorem a porozuměním zachycuje svět dětí, jejich malé velké starosti i sílu rodičovské lásky. Kniha Owen získala prestižní ocenění Caldecott Honor Book a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Award a je řazena mezi klasická díla americké dětské literatury.

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Owen loves his octopus toy, and dreams of the magical way its skin changes colour; how it hides itself when something scary comes along. In fact, sometimes Owen wants to be like his octopus and disappear. But Owen learns how to share his feelings in more than words, and to face difficulties through the power of self-expression and creativity.

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''A completely extraordinary autobiography. One that reads like the most outlandish, beguiling fiction but that is - amazingly - all true'' - William Boyd, Sunday Times bestselling author''Outrageous fun...my goodness there are knee-tremblers galore in this racy memoir'' - The Times''A wonderful journey through 20th Century history. I thoroughly enjoyed it'' - Lady Anne Glenconner, author of Lady in Waiting ---For fear of growing up like his stiff-upper-lipped Uncle Dick, Roderic Fenwick Owen (1921-2011) survived Eton, Oxford and the Second World War to become a travel writer, experiencing the varied wonders of the 20th century''s people and places in that guise. Frequently finding himself party to crucial historical events (including experiencing Nazi Germany in 1939 and the Pentagon during the Cold War Years), his life featured a stellar cast of characters from Eisenhower and Jackson Pollock to Christopher Lee and Sean Connery.At the heart of Roddy''s writing adventures lay his search for love, even if just for the night. He fell head over heels for, and married a Polynesian princess while beachcombing in Tahiti, but when a dazzling trip to 1950s New York opened his eyes to the fact he was more attracted to men than women, he was forced ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this series, a contemporary poet selects and introduces a poet of the past. By their choice of poems and by the personal and critical reactions they express in their prefaces, the editors offer insights into their own work as well as providing an accessible and passionate introduction to some of the greatest poets in our literature.Dying at twenty-five, a week before the end of the First World War, Wilfred Owen (1893-1918) has come to represent a generation of young men sacrificed - as it seems to the next generation, one in unprecedented rebellion against its fathers - by guilty old men: generals, politicians, profiteers. Owen has now taken his place in literary history as perhaps the first, certainly the quintessential, war poet.

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RENDL OWEN DIMM – Zápustné LED svítidlo s plynulým stmíváním a nastavitelnou teplotou chromatičnostiZápustné svítidlo RENDL OWEN DIMM představuje ideální řešení pro moderní interiéry, kde je klíčová variabilita světla a estetická čistota podhledu. Tento LED downlight kombinuje technologii DIMM TO WARM – tedy plynulé stmívání s možností změny teploty barvy světla od 3000 K (teplá bílá) po atmosférických 1800 K (velmi teplé světlo připomínající plamen svíčky). Černý design decentně zapadne do každého moderního stropu.Hlavní výhody a vlastnosti Stmívatelné LED – regulace intenzity i teploty světla (dim-to-warm: 3000K–1800K). Vysoký index podání barev Ra > 90 – barvy v interiéru budou přirozené a věrné. Krytí IP54 – vhodné i do vlhkého prostředí (koupelny, chodby, kryté exteriéry). Montáž do sádrokartonového podhledu, montážní otvor 55 mm, zápustná hloubka 110 mm. Úsporný provoz – příkon pouze 7 W, světelný tok 520 lm. Úhel vyzařování 45° – optimální pro akcentní či obecné osvětlení. Elegantní černý povrch – vhodný do minimalistických i kontrastních interiérů.Technické specifikace Průměr svítidla: 59 mm Montážní otvor: průměr 55 mm (kruhový) Zápustná hloubka: 110 mm Napětí: 230 V Příkon: 7 W Světelný tok: 520 lm Teplota světla: 3000 K – 1800 K (nastavitelná) Stupeň krytí: IP54 Ra: > 90 Barva: černáTrust badges & ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Pánská zimní čepice Hannah OWEN představuje funkční doplněk pro chladné období, který oceníte při každodenním nošení i při sportovních aktivitách. Díky kombinaci recyklovaného polyesteru a akrylu je materiál příjemný na dotek, dobře drží tvar a rychle schne. Univerzální střih se snadno přizpůsobí různým velikostem hlavy, což zaručuje komfort po celý den. Jednoduchý design umožňuje snadné sladění s různými outfity. Čepice je vhodná pro zimní období, nabízí hřejivost a zároveň podporuje ekologickou volbu díky použití recyklovaných vláken. Snadná údržba usnadní péči o produkt, což oceníte při častém používání. Hannah Owen je spolehlivou volbou pro muže, kteří hledají spojení praktičnosti, stylu a ohleduplnosti k životnímu prostředí.

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David Owen analyses and describes the mental and physical condition of political leaders past and present. The prospects for both Trump and Johnson are assessed incisively by David Owen and the book is an essential read for all students of politics and psychology of world leaders.

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Pánská zimní čepice Hannah OWEN představuje funkční doplněk pro chladné období, který oceníte při každodenním nošení i při sportovních aktivitách. Díky kombinaci recyklovaného polyesteru a akrylu je materiál příjemný na dotek, dobře drží tvar a rychle schne. Univerzální střih se snadno přizpůsobí různým velikostem hlavy, což zaručuje komfort po celý den. Jednoduchý design umožňuje snadné sladění s různými outfity. Čepice je vhodná pro zimní období, nabízí hřejivost a zároveň podporuje ekologickou volbu díky použití recyklovaných vláken. Snadná údržba usnadní péči o produkt, což oceníte při častém používání. Hannah Owen je spolehlivou volbou pro muže, kteří hledají spojení praktičnosti, stylu a ohleduplnosti k životnímu prostředí.

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THE PHENOMENAL BESTSELLER''Fantastic, timely, eye-opening'' Armando Iannucci, New Statesman, Books of the Year''Captures a collective sense of anger and awakening'' Matt Haig, Observer, Books of the YearBehind our democracy lurks a powerful but unaccountable network of people who wield massive power and reap huge profits in the process. In exposing this shadowy and complex system that dominates our lives, Owen Jones sets out on a journey into the heart of our Establishment, from the lobbies of Westminster to the newsrooms, boardrooms and trading rooms of Fleet Street and the City. Exposing the revolving doors that link these worlds, and the vested interests that bind them together, Jones shows how, in claiming to work on our behalf, the people at the top are doing precisely the opposite. In fact, they represent the biggest threat to our democracy today - and it is time they were challenged.''A book of revelations ... The Establishment have stitched it up - stitched you up - and they know it'' Danny Dorling, Times Higher Education Supplement''A dissection of the profoundly and sickeningly corrupt state that is present-day Britain. He is a fine writer, and this is a truly necessary book'' Philip Pullman''Owen Jones is a phenomenon ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Soho, London, 1958. Three women. One boarding house. A secret that could shatter everything. ''Gripping… Julie Owen Moylan vividly recreates drab, grey postwar London and her characters are convincing to the end'' THE TIMES, ''BEST NEW HISTORICAL FICTION'' ''Psychologically astute and emotionally absorbing, this is a heartfelt read'' DAILY MAIL ''Emotional, immersive and utterly absorbing'' JENNIFER SAINT ---- West London, 1958. 73 Dove Street is a shabby house in a shabby street. But this boarding house’s attic room suits newcomer Edie Budd very well. It’s somewhere to hide. Tommie, on the second floor, is up in Soho every night. There’s a man she’s pursuing – whether he wants her or not. Landlady Phyllis has thrown out her cheating husband. She’s burned his belongings in the street. Sometimes there’s no going back. Three survivors living under one roof. Each alone nursing their secret hurts – and hopes. Because opening your heart could save or destroy you...----''A wonderfully evocative, immersive novel that brings 50s London to life, from the smog and the nightlife to attitudes towards women . . . a vivid, absorbing and ultimately uplifting read'' SUNDAY EXPRESS ''The sense of time and place is beautifully evocative. It''s about pride and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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