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Queens' Play - Dorothy Dunnett
Before George R. R. Martin there was Dorothy Dunnett . . . PERFECT for fans of A Game of Thrones.''She is a brilliant story teller, The Lymond Chronicles will keep you reading late into the night, desperate to know the fate of the characters you have come to care deeply about.'' The Times Literary SupplementQueen''s Play is the second book in the series-----------------------------''The crossroads may not be of your own seeking, but at least the road you choose will be your own''It is 1548 and seven-year-old Mary Queen of Scots, betrothed to her cousin the Dauphin, heir to the French throne, has been dispatched to France. But far from home and vulnerable, surrounded by the double-dealing and debauchery of a dangerous and unpredictable court, she suffers a series of ''accidents''. Her mother, Scotland''s Queen Dowager, orders Francis Crawford of Lymond to protect Mary, believing that at the very heart of Henri II''s glittering, decadent court is an assassin hired to kill the infant monarch. Lymond must secretly hunt down this individual before he himself is exposed . . .''Vivid, engaging, densely plotted -- are almost certainly destined to be counted among the classics of popular fiction'' New York Times''Melodrama of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Niccolo Rising - Dorothy Dunnett
The exquisitely-researched standalone prequel series to Dorothy Dunnett''s revered Lymond Chronicles, following the ancestors of Francis Crawford of Lymond in Continental Europe.Niccolo Rising is Book One in The House of Niccolo series.----------------------------- ''It began with sea, and September sunlight, and three young men lying stripped to their doublets in the Duke of Burgundy''s bath . . .''Meet Caes - Nicholas vander Poele - an eighteen-year-old orphan and dyer apprentice''s working for the widow Marian de Charetty in Bruges. After fetching up in jail for accidentally sinking a lighter and breaking the leg of a nobleman, his young life seems over before it is even begun.However, fate and the fifteenth century have great expectations for Nicholas and he soon finds himself leading the Charetty company into adventures and intrigues both mercantile and military, even as enemies plot their downfall.Through cunning, bravery, wit and an unexpected wisdom, Nicholas begins to lay the foundations for the House of Niccolo . . .''As brilliant and interesting as Lymond. A generous feast'' Daily Telegraph''A series that will give us our fill of high Renaissance adventure and espionage'' Guardian
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Play-Doh Pokladna (5010993696376)
Kreativní sada Play-Doh Pokladna kombinuje modelovací hmotu s funkční pokladnou pro děti od 3 let. Sada obsahuje ruční skener pro čárové kódy, tiskárnu účtenek, speciální mince a 4 základní barvy modelíny. Pro funkci je potřeba dokoupit 2 AA baterie.
- Autentická pokladna s otevírací přihrádkou a tiskem účtenek
- Součástí ruční skener pro vytváření a čtení čárových kódů z modelíny
- Obsahuje 4 kelímky barevné modelovací hmoty a speciální Play-Doh mince
- Rozvíjí kreativitu a zábavnou formou učí principy obchodování
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Play-Doh samostatná tuba obsahuje 112g žluté modelovací hmoty v praktickém kelímku. Hmota je vyrobena na biologickém základu, je bezpečná a vhodná pro děti od 2 let. Nezanechává stopy na rukou ani površích.
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Puzzle Clementoni Play For Future s pirátskou tematikou obsahuje 24 maxi dílků vhodných pro děti od 3 let. Vyrobeno je z kvalitního papíru a podporuje rozvoj jemné motoriky a koncentrace. Skládání představuje příjemnou rodinnou aktivitu.
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NIV Journalling Bible Illustrated by Hannah Dunnett (new edition) - New International Version
With extra-wide margins, quality writing paper and thirty-two pages of Christian artist Hannah Dunnett''s beautiful illustrations to inspire you, this NIV Journalling Bible is perfect for those who love to reflect and journal creatively in God''s presence. The double-column setting and blank margins allow for plenty of room beside the Scriptures for your notes, drawings, stencilling and illumination, bringing a new depth and imagination to your quiet times.There could not be a better gift for Bible readers who love to add their own doodles and personal reflections to their Bible. Enhanced by Hannah Dunnett''s stunning artwork, this edition of the New International Version will encourage you to spend time soaking in the Word as you meditate on her paintings, all of which include verses from the NIV. The endpapers feature original artwork by Hannah, inspired by the story of the Garden of Eden in Genesis, and Revelation''s ''Heavenly City''. If you''re looking for a gift for Mother''s Day, this is it!This NIV Journalling Bible has an easy-to-read, double-column 9PT Bible text, two ribbon markers and an elastic strap closure. Also included are shortcuts to key stories, events and people of the Bible, lists of references for help and guidance and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Naturalistic Planting Design - Nigel Dunnett
Naturalistic planting design offers an exciting alternative to traditional garden making. Rich in plants, sustainable and good for the environment, naturalistic gardens are also beautiful, uplifting places that resonate with the energy of the natural world - but they can be challenging to get right. In this seminal book, leading exponent of the technique Nigel Dunnett shares his peerless ecological and horticultural wisdom and fascinating working methods to ensure success with every project. By following a simple set of rules and principles in a unique `Planting Design Toolkit' discover how to read the landscape and create `designed plant communities' that are layered to sustain interest throughout the year. Learn how to design planting that captures the spirit of nature, fosters immersive, emotionally engaging experiences and reduces the need for maintenance. The information is in-depth, practical and generously supported by a wealth of case studies, illustrations, plans and diagrams. This is the essential go-to guide for anyone wishing to join the adventure and plant the naturalistic way.
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Queens of the Crusades - Alison Weirová
''Stunning... Weir has brought those five queens to life like never before. I just raced through it - it has all the drama and suspense of a novel'' Tracy BormanCrusading queens, queens in rebellion against their king, queen seductresses, learned queens, queens in battle - the Plantagenet queens broke through medieval constraints to exercise power and influence, for good and sometimes for ill. Beginning with the formidable Eleanor of Aquitaine whose marriage to Henry II sows the seeds for some of the most destructive family conflicts in history and ending with Eleanor of Castile, the grasping but beloved wife of Edward I, Alison Weir''s ground-breaking history of the queens of medieval England provides an enthralling new perspective on a dramatic period of high romance and sometimes low politics, with determined women at its heart.
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The Collected Dorothy Parker - Dorothy Parker
Dorothy Parker, more than any of her contemporaries, captured the spirit of the Jazz Age in her poetry and prose, and The Collected Dorothy Parker includes an introduction by Brendan Gill in Penguin Modern Classics.Dorothy Parker was the most talked-about woman of her day, notorious as the hard-drinking bad girl with a talent for stinging repartee and endlessly quotable one-liners. The decadent 1920s and 1930s in New York were a time of great experiment and daring for women. For the rich, life seemed a continual party, but the excesses took their emotional toll. In the bitingly witty poems and stories collected here, along with her articles and reviews, she brilliantly captures the spirit of the decadent Jazz Age in New York, exposing both the dazzle and the darkness. But beneath the sharp perceptions and acidic humour, much of her work poignantly expresses the deep vulnerability of a troubled, self-destructive woman who, in the words of philosopher Irwin Edman, was ''a Sappho who could combine a heartbreak with a wisecrack''.Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) was born in West End, New Jersey, and grew up in New York. In 1916 she sold some of her poetry to the editor of Vogue, and was subsequently ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Ballad of Dorothy Wordsworth - Frances Wilson
The prize-winning biography of Wordsworth''s beloved sister, champion, muse who was at the heart of the Romantic movement in Britain - reissued to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Dorothy''s birth.''Genius ... Its own kind of heaven.'' New York Times ''A most beautiful, deep, and humble study of incredibly complex people.'' Oliver Sacks Dorothy Wordsworth is an enigma. William''s beloved sister was his muse, champion, and most valued reader. She is mythologised as a self-effacing spinster and saintly amanuensis, yet Thomas De Quincey described her as ''all fire and ardour''. Dorothy sacrificed a traditional life to share in her brother''s world of words. In her Grasmere Journals, she vividly recorded their intimate life together in the Lake District, marked by a startling freedom from social convention. The tale that unfolds in her brief, electric entries reveals an intense bond between siblings, culminating in Dorothy''s collapse on William''s wedding day - after which the woman who once strode the hills in all weathers retreated inside the house for the last three decades of her life.In her magisterial biography, Frances Wilson uses the compressed emotion of Dorothy''s journals to evoke the rich interior world of a woman determined to live on her own ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The third volume of Alison Weir's magisterial history of the queens of medieval EnglandMedieval queens were seen as mere dynastic trophies, yet many of the Plantagenet queens of the High Middle Ages dramatically broke away from the restrictions imposed on their sex, as Alison Weir shows in this gripping group biography of England's fourteenth-century consorts.Using personal letters and wonderfully vivid sources, Alison Weir evokes the lives of five remarkable queens: Marguerite of France, Isabella of France, Philippa of Hainault, Anne of Bohemia and Isabella of Valois.The turbulent, brutal Age of Chivalry witnessed the Black Death, the Peasants' Revolt, the Hundred Years War against France and savage baronial wars against the monarchy in which these queens were passionately involved. Queens of the Age of Chivalry brilliantly recreates this truly dramatic period of history through the lives of five extraordinary women.
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Before Dorothy - Hazel Gaynor
The greatest journey is the one you least expect…''Swept me off my feet! A jewel of a novel – it simply sparkles'' Evie Woods‘A treat of a book, utterly transporting'' Eve Chase______________________________________________Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure much closer to home…When news reaches Kansas that her beloved sister has tragically died, Emily Gale must become a mother overnight. Her sister’s orphaned child, Dorothy, desperately needs a home.But Emily doubts her ability to fill her sister’s shoes; her life on the barren Kansas prairies is no place for a child.On the unforgiving plains, Emily''s courage is endlessly tested. The prolonged drought and relentless dust storms threaten to destroy everything – including her home and her marriage.Can Emily overcome her grief and let Dorothy heal her heart?From the promise of Chicago in the 1920s to the harsh beauty of the Kansas prairie during the dust bowl of the 1930s, this is a story of family, duty and one woman’s journey of self-discovery.Readers LOVE Before Dorothy''A story as glimmering as the Emerald City and as hopeful as Dorothy herself'' Kristin Harmel''[An] enchanting and powerful tale of grief, love and self-discovery'' Heat''Captivating, luminous, spell-binding'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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My Naughty Little Sister - Dorothy Edwards
Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations have charmed generations of children and adults alike for nearly 75 yearsMy naughty little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cutoff the cat’s tail and eats all the trifle at Harry’s party! How much bother can one little sister be?Dorothy Edwards’ classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister.My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations. These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own. A great book for early readers aged 6 and up. Fans of Milly Molly Mandy and Mrs Pepperpot will love My Naughty Little Sister.Praise for My Naughty Little Sister:‘Edwards was one of the best children’s writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny’ – the Sunday Express.‘Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight’ – The ScotsmanDorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950. Dorothy based the character on her younger sister, Phyllis, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Friends of Dorothy - Toksvig Sandi
The funny, wise and brilliant new novel from the star of QI and the author of Between the Stops - an instant Sunday Times bestseller''Warm, witty and wise . . . the perfect balm for these turbulent times'' GRAHAM NORTONAfter much searching, the happily married young couple, Amber and Stevie think they have found the perfect spot in Grimaldi Square. Despite the rundown pub across the way, the overgrown garden and a decidedly nosy neighbour, number 4 is the house of their dreams. Stevie, a woman who has never left anything to chance, has planned everything so nothing can spoil their happiness. But upstairs in their new home, seated on an old red sofa is the woman they bought the place from - eighty-year-old foul-mouthed, straight-talking, wise-cracking Dorothy - who has decided that she''s not going anywhere. It turns out that Dorothy will be only the first in a line of life-changing surprises. Friends of Dorothy is a touching, funny novel about a family that is not biological, but logical; a story close to Sandi Toksvig''s heart.Readers can''t get enough of Friends of Dorothy!''Superb. Buy this book . . . Enjoyed it so much that I feel like starting at ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Friends of Dorothy - Toksvig Sandi
NOW IN PAPERBACK - THE FUNNY, WISE AND BRILLIANT NOVEL FROM THE STAR OF QIPAPERBACK PUBLICATION BACKED BY A MAJOR PERFORMANCE TOUR''Warm, witty and wise . . . the perfect balm for these turbulent times'' GRAHAM NORTONAfter much searching, the happily married young couple, Amber and Stevie think they have found the perfect spot in Grimaldi Square. Despite the rundown pub across the way, the overgrown garden and a decidedly nosy neighbour, number 4 is the house of their dreams. Stevie, a woman who has never left anything to chance, has planned everything so nothing can spoil their happiness. But upstairs in their new home, seated on an old red sofa is the woman they bought the place from - eighty-year-old foul-mouthed, straight-talking, wise-cracking Dorothy - who has decided that she''s not going anywhere. It turns out that Dorothy will be only the first in a line of life-changing surprises.Friends of Dorothy is a touching, funny novel about a family that is not biological, but logical; a story close to Sandi Toksvig''s heart.Readers can''t get enough of Friends of Dorothy:''Superb. Buy this book . . . Enjoyed it so much that I feel like starting at the beginning again'' âââââ''I ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Now a USA Today Bestseller! The greatest journey is the one you least expect… 'Swept me off my feet! A jewel of a novel – it simply sparkles' Evie Woods ‘A treat of a book, utterly transporting' Eve Chase ______________________________________________ Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure much closer to home… When news reaches Kansas that her beloved sister has tragically died, Emily Gale must become a mother overnight. Her sister’s orphaned child, Dorothy, desperately needs a home. But Emily doubts her ability to fill her sister’s shoes; her life on the barren Kansas prairies is no place for a child. On the unforgiving plains, Emily's courage is endlessly tested. The prolonged drought and relentless dust storms threaten to destroy everything – including her home and her marriage. Can Emily overcome her grief and let Dorothy heal her heart? From the promise of Chicago in the 1920s to the harsh beauty of the Kansas prairie during the dust bowl of the 1930s, this is a story of family, duty and one woman’s journey of self-discovery. Readers LOVE Before Dorothy 'A story as glimmering as the Emerald City and as hopeful as ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Dorothy Must Die Stories - Danielle Paige
A collection of three prequel novellas to the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series by Danielle Paige!These three prequel novellas to the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series follow the iconic characters from the beloved classic The Wizard of Oz as their lives intertwine to bring about the downfall of Oz. Dorothy begins a journey down a darker path. Glinda the Good Witch may not be so Good. And the Wizard realizes that Oz is his destiny. Kiss the land where troubles melt like lemon drops goodbye. Here there's danger around every corner and magical shoes won't be able to save you.Long before Amy Gumm got swept away from a Kansas trailer park . . . Dorothy Gale received a mysterious package on the night of her 16th birthday: a pair of red high-heeled shoes. And with a knock of her heels, Dorothy returned to the magical land that made her a star—and Oz would never be the same again.
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The true story of a foundling. ''Extraordinary ... A fascinating, moving book: part history of the Foundling Hospital and the development of child psychology, part Cowan''s own story, and part that of Cowan''s mother'' LUCY SCHOLES, TELEGRAPH Growing up in a wealthy enclave outside San Francisco, Justine Cowan''s life seems idyllic. But her mother''s unpredictable temper drives Justine from home the moment she is old enough to escape. It is only after her mother dies that she finds herself pulling at the threads of a story half-told - her mother''s upbringing in London''s Foundling Hospital. Haunted by this secret history, Justine travels across the sea and deep into the past to discover the girl her mother once was. Here, with the vividness of a true storyteller, she pieces together her mother''s childhood alongside the history of the Foundling Hospital: from its idealistic beginnings in the eighteenth century, how it influenced some of England''s greatest creative minds - from Handel to Dickens, its shocking approach to childcare and how it survived the Blitz only to close after the Second World War. This was the environment that shaped a young girl then known as Dorothy Soames, who was left behind by a ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good - Dorothy Edwards
Dorothy Edwards’ classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister.Sometimes my naughty little sister can be good … when she helps Grannie to make a Christmas Pudding and even teaches Bad Harry a lesson or two. Has my little sister given up her naughty ways?When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations. The best-selling books in this series are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own.Praise for My Naughty Little Sister:‘Edwards was one of the best children’s writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny’ – Sunday Express.‘Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight’ – The ScotsmanDorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950. Dorothy based the character on her younger sister, Phyllis, and went on to write five books about her naughty little sister with wide acclaim. Dorothy became a household name and her stories were read and loved across the globe.Have you collected all of the My Naughty Little Sister ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Dorothy Wordsworth's Christmas Birthday - Carol Ann Duffy DBE
It is Christmas Eve, 1799, and Dorothy Wordsworth is awake in the dead of night. She stands outside in the winter cold, waiting patiently.When the new day breaks it will bring family and friends to Dorothy''s door. For tomorrow is a double joy: tomorrow is her Christmas Birthday.Carol Ann Duffy''s wonderful poem Dorothy Wordsworth''s Christmas Birthday takes us to the frozen landscape of the Lake District, where a merry celebration is about to begin in the Wordsworths'' cottage.Gorgeously illustrated by Tom Duxbury, this festive poem evokes the snowy Lake District as Dorothy celebrates her birthday with her brother William Wordsworth and fellow poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
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Dorothy Parker's New York - Kevin C. Fitzpatrick
Walk in the footsteps of Dorothy Parker and explore her world.Taking the reader through the New York that inspired, and was in turn inspired by, the formidable Dorothy Parker, the third revised edition of Dorothy Parker''s New York includes a thoroughly revised text and never-before-seen archival photographs to illustrate her development as a writer, a wit, and a public persona. The book uncovers her favorite bars and salons as well as her homes and offices, most of which are still intact. With the charting of her colorful career, including the decade she spent as a member of the Algonquin Round Table, as well as her intense private life, readers will find themselves drawn into the lavish New York City of the 1920s and 1930s. Includes a new chapter about the 2020 journey of Dorothy Parker''s ashes from Baltimore to New York City.
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Dorothy Must Die Stories Volume 2 - Danielle Paige
A collection of three prequel novellas to the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series by Danielle Paige!Follow Dorothy’s iconic companions from the beloved classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz as each of their gifts becomes key to the downfall of Oz. After Dorothy Gale wished her way home and long before Amy Gumm found herself in Oz, Dorothy’s friends left the Road of Yellow Brick to go their separate ways. But in a place like Oz, where magic and temptation lurk, the gifts from the Wizard begin to take on a life of their own. The Tin Woodman becomes twisted with longing. The Scarecrow develops a taste for plotting. And doubt consumes the Cowardly Lion.Kiss the land where troubles melt like lemon drops good-bye. Here there’s danger around every corner, and magical shoes won’t be able to save you.
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Queens Of The Stone: Rated R. - LP (0810855)
LP vinyl - Rated R je druhým studiovým albem skupiny Queens of the Stone Age. Původně se mělo jmenovat „Queens of the Stone Age II”, ale název byl na poslední chvíli změněn Rated R je druhým studiovým albem skupiny Queens of the Stone Age. Původně se mělo jmenovat „Queens of the Stone Age II”, ale název byl na poslední chvíli změněn Rok vydání 2000 Rok reedice 2022 Seznam stop „Feel Good Hit of the Summer” / „The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret” / „Leg of Lamb” / „Auto Pilot” / „Better Living Through Chemistry” / „Monsters in the Parasol” / „Quick and to the Pointless” / „In the Fade” (Includes a reprise of the first track „Feel Good Hit of the Summer”) / „Tension Head” / „Lightning Song” / „I Think I Lost My Headache”
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In the Shadow of Queens - Alison Weirová
The complete SIX TUDOR QUEENS short-story collection by acclaimed historian and SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING author, Alison Weir.''This brilliant series has brought Henry VIII''s six wives to life as never before'' TRACY BORMAN''Detailed, immaculately researched and convincing'' THE TIMES''Lingers long after the last page is turned'' ELIZABETH FREMANTLE---Behind every great king stands a queen. And behind every queen, the whole court watches on...Over the years of his reign, six different women took their place beside King Henry VIII of England as his wife and queen.But the real stories of the six Tudor queens belong to those who lived among them. Played out in glittering palaces and whispering courts, these are tales of the people who loved and served these women, and those who lied and betrayed them.Collected together for the first time, In the Shadow of Queens reveals thirteen startling stories from the Tudor court, told by those at the very heart of that world. ALISON WEIR.Groundbreaking truth. Breathtaking fiction.---PRAISE FOR THE SIX TUDOR QUEENS SERIES:''Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life'' Guardian''A tour de force'' Susan Ronald''Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else'' Barbara Erskine''Well researched and engrossing'' Good Housekeeping''Hugely enjoyable ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Young Queens - Leah Redmond Chang
LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONWATERSTONES'' BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: HISTORYThe boldly original, dramatic intertwined story of Catherine de’ Medici, Elisabeth de Valois and Mary, Queen of Scots – three queens exercising power in a world dominated by men.''Alluring, gripping, real: an astonishing insight into the lives of three queens'' ALICE ROBERTS''Takes us into the hearts and minds of three extraordinary women'' AMANDA FOREMAN''Conveys the vitality of the past as few books do. An enviable tour de force'' SUZANNAH LIPSCOMBCatherine de’ Medici, Elisabeth de Valois and Mary, Queen of Scots lived together at the French court for many years – years that bound them to one another through blood and marriage, alliance and friendship, love and filial piety. When they scattered to different kingdoms, they would learn that to rule was to wage a constant war against the deeply entrenched misogyny of the sixteenth century. A crown could exalt a young woman. Equally, it could destroy her.Young Queens masterfully weaves the personal stories of these three queens into one, revealing their hopes, dreams, desires and regrets at a time when even the most powerful women lived at the mercy of the state.
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Six Tudor Queens: Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen - Alison Weirová
*A Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller*Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen by bestselling historian Alison Weir, author of The Lost Tudor Princess, is the first in a spellbinding six novel series about Henry VIII''s Queens. Alison takes you on an engrossing journey at Katherine''s side and shows her extraordinary strength of character and intelligence. Ideal for fans of Philippa Gregory and Elizabeth Chadwick. ''Shatters the many myths about Henry VIII''s long-suffering first wife'' Tracy Borman''Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life'' GuardianA Spanish princess. Raised to be modest, obedient and devout. Destined to be an English Queen.Six weeks from home across treacherous seas, everything is different: the language, the food, the weather. And for her there is no comfort in any of it. At sixteen-years-old, Catalina is alone among strangers.She misses her mother. She mourns her lost brother.She cannot trust even those assigned to her protection.KATHERINE OF ARAGON. The first of Henry''s Queens. Her story.History tells us how she died. This captivating novel shows us how she lived.SIX TUDOR QUEENS. SIX NOVELS. SIX YEARS.Praise for Alison Weir and Katherine of Aragon: ''A tender understanding of and genuine sympathy for this proud, much-loved and honourable ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Queens at War - Alison Weirová
Triumph and tragedy, love and loss, murder and malice in the lives of five fifteenth-century queens, from 'the queen of history writing' (Sunday Express)The fifteenth century was a turbulent age: the Hundred Years War between England and France, and the Wars of the Roses dominated the lives of people both inside and out of the royal courts. Joan of Navarre, Katherine of Valois, Margaret of Anjou, Elizabeth Wydeville and Anne Neville were the queens who stood by England's sovereigns, caught up in wars that changed the course of their lives, and the course of history. They were also formidable women who defied the limitations of their times, often living out the brutal consequences of their determination. Alison Weir uncovers their stories in this final volume of her ground-breaking series on the queens of medieval England. Queens at War is a stunning culmination of research by a historian at the full extent of her powers and gripping account of five women on the throne. * PRAISE FOR ALISON WEIR:‘A meticulous scholar’ New York Times‘She is an excellent storyteller: descriptions are vivid and her knowledge of the sources is extensive’ Spectator‘Weir’s hugely popular history books are as gripping as novels’ The Times‘[Weir] ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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England's Queens From Boudica to Elizabeth of York - Elizabeth Norton
England has always been a place of queens. The earliest known lived nearly 2,000 years ago. Early queens, such as Boudica and Cartimandua, are historical figures, while others, such as Cordelia and Guinevere, are mythical. In both historical documents and romantic legends, the early queens of Britain played a prominent role, and this has never ceased to be the case.Nearly eighty women have sat on the throne of England, either as queen regnant or queen consort, and the voices of all of them survive through their writings and those of their contemporaries. For the first time, the voices of each individual queen can be heard. This volume charts the course of English queenship from our earliest named queen, the fierce Boudica, through the Anglo-Saxons, Normans, Plantagenets, to the queens of the Wars of the Roses and the woman whose marriage brought peace after years of conflict, Elizabeth of York.
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Young Queens - Leah Redmond Chang
LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONWATERSTONES'' BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: HISTORYThe boldly original, dramatic intertwined story of Catherine de’ Medici, Elisabeth de Valois and Mary, Queen of Scots – three queens exercising power in a world dominated by men.''Alluring, gripping, real: an astonishing insight into the lives of three queens'' ALICE ROBERTS''Takes us into the hearts and minds of three extraordinary women'' AMANDA FOREMAN''Conveys the vitality of the past as few books do. An enviable tour de force'' SUZANNAH LIPSCOMBCatherine de’ Medici, Elisabeth de Valois and Mary, Queen of Scots lived together at the French court for many years – years that bound them to one another through blood and marriage, alliance and friendship, love and filial piety. When they scattered to different kingdoms, they would learn that to rule was to wage a constant war against the deeply entrenched misogyny of the sixteenth century. A crown could exalt a young woman. Equally, it could destroy her. Young Queens masterfully weaves the personal stories of these three queens into one, revealing their hopes, dreams, desires and regrets at a time when even the most powerful women lived at the mercy of the state.
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Funko POP! TV Queens Gambit- Beth (finale)(DGLT) (889698601634)
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! TV Queens Gambit- Beth (finale)(DGLT), o výšce 9 cm se stane skvělým kouskem do vaší sbírky, či veselou hračkou pro vaše dítko. Klíčové vlastnosti figurky Funko POP! TV Queens Gambit- Beth (finale)(DGLT) Figurka Funko bude pěkným dárkem pro sběratele Materiálem je vinyl Funko POP! TV Queens Gambit- Beth (finale)(DGLT) je dekorativní soška V balení najdete jednu figurku Figurka Funko měří 9 cm
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Gabriels: Angels & Queens - Act 1 - CD (5054197285981)
Hudební CD - Gabriels a jejich debutová deska Angels & Queens. Gabriels a jejich debutová deska Angels & Queens. Trio z Los Angeles překračující hudební žánry. Gospel, pop, R&B, soul... Rok vydání : 2022 Seznam stop CD Angels & Queens / Taboo / Remember Me / If You Only Knew / To the Moon and Back / The Blind / Mama
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Christine And The Queens: Chris 2018 (2x LP +CD) - LP+CD (2543601)
LP vinyl - Christine and the Queens, vlastním jménem Hélo?se Letissier, (* 1. června 1988) je francouzská zpěvačka. Christine and the Queens, vlastním jménem Hélo?se Letissier, (* 1. června 1988) je francouzská zpěvačka. Narodila se v Nantes, kde její otec vyučoval angličtinu na univerzitě. Její matka byla rovněž učitelkou. Studovala divadlo na École normale supérieure de Lyon a v roce 2010 se usadila v Paříži. Zanedlouho začala používat umělecké jméno Christine and the Queens a v roce 2011 vydala první extended play Miséricorde. Později vydala několik dalších EP a singlů. Svou první dlouhohrající desku, nazvanou Chaleur humaine, vydala v roce 2014. Ta se umístila na druhé příčce francouzské hitparády a bodovala též v hitparádách v dalších zemích. Druhá deska s názvem Chris následovala v roce 2018. Obsah: LP 1 A1. Comme si A2. Girlfriend A3. The Walker B1. Doesn't Matter B2. 5 Dollars B3. Goya Soda C2. What's-her-face C3. Feel So Good D1. Make Some Sense D2....
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The Floating Admiral - Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Agatha Christie, Dorothy Leigh Sayersová
Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, G.K. Chesterton and nine other writers from the legendary Detection Club collaborate in this fiendishly clever but forgotten crime novel first published 80 years ago. Inspector Rudge does not encounter many cases of murder in the sleepy seaside town of Whynmouth. But when an old sailor lands a rowing boat containing a fresh corpse with a stab wound to the chest, the Inspector's investigation immediately comes up against several obstacles. The vicar, whose boat the body was found in, is clearly withholding information, and the victim's niece has disappeared. There is clearly more to this case than meets the eye - even the identity of the victim is called into doubt. Inspector Rudge begins to wonder just how many people have contributed to this extraordinary crime and whether he will ever unravel it... In 1931, Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and ten other crime writers from the newly-formed `Detection Club' collaborated in publishing a unique crime novel. In a literary game of consequences, each author would write one chapter, leaving G.K. Chesterton to write a typically paradoxical prologue and Anthony Berkeley to tie up all the loose ends. In addition, each of the authors provided ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Six Tudor Queens: Katheryn Howard, The Tainted Queen - Alison Weirová
''This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction'' THE TIMES''With characteristic verve and stunning period detail, this novel will captivate you and break your heart. Utterly sublime'' TRACY BORMANAlison Weir, historian and author of the Sunday Times-bestselling Six Tudor Queens series, relates one of the most tragic stories in English history: Katheryn Howard, Henry VIII''s fifth queen.''Conveys the heart-rending pathos of a young woman executed, whose only real crime was her naïveté and her desire to be loved... It is a profoundly moving story that lingers long after the last page is turned'' ELIZABETH FREMANTLE''Alison''s sensitively drawn novel will change everyone''s preconceptions'' SUSAN RONALD...A NAIVE YOUNG WOMAN AT THE MERCY OF HER AMBITIOUS FAMILY.At just nineteen, Katheryn Howard is quick to trust and fall in love.She comes to court. She sings, she dances. She captures the heart of the King.But Henry knows nothing of Katheryn''s past - one that comes back increasingly to haunt her. For those who share her secrets are waiting in the shadows, whispering words of love... and blackmail.The fifth of Henry''s queens.Her story.Acclaimed, bestselling historian Alison Weir draws on extensive research to recount the tale of a vivacious young woman used by ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Kings & Queens of England and Scotland - Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Discover the vivid stories of Britain''s iconic rulers, from 600 CE to the present day.From the Saxons to the Windsors, Britain''s royal lineage is brought to life in the pages of this visual guide. Confused about which Henry had six wives and which was crowned at the age of eight? Kings and Queens of England and Scotland documents the public and private lives of the royal dynasties. Year-by-year chronologies reveal the major events of each monarch''s reign, while family trees trace the royal lineage and claim to the throne of each royal house. This new edition features recent royal events, including the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and a biography of King Charles III. With crisp biographies of each sovereign, illustrated with contemporary portraits, painting, or statues. Kings and Queens of England and Scotland is an essential handy reference for all history buffs, and includes the following: - Accessible guide to the monarchs of both England and Scotland with extensive royal history distilled into a handy, compact format.- Concise summaries of every English sovereign from Alfred the Great and his Saxon ancestors to King Charles III.- Family tree for each of the royal houses.- Contemporary portraits, paintings, or photographs with ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Six Tudor Queens: Anne Boleyn, A King's Obsession - Alison Weirová
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life'' GuardianAnne Boleyn: A King''s Obsession by bestselling historian Alison Weir, author of Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen, is the second captivating novel in the Six Tudor Queens series. An unforgettable portrait of the ambitious woman whose fate we know all too well, but whose true motivations may surprise you. Essential reading for fans of Philippa Gregory and Elizabeth Chadwick.''Offers a spellbinding solution to the mystery of Anne''s true nature . . . Enthralling'' Sarah GristwoodThe young woman who changed the course of history.Fresh from the palaces of Burgundy and France, Anne draws attention at the English court, embracing the play of courtly love.But when the King commands, nothing is ever a game.Anne has a spirit worthy of a crown - and the crown is what she seeks. At any price. ANNE BOLEYN. The second of Henry''s Queens. Her story. History tells us why she died. This powerful novel shows her as she lived.SIX TUDOR QUEENS. SIX NOVELS. SIX YEARS.
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Kinship - Dorothy Cross
Kinship is a unique undertaking in the artistic career of one of Ireland’s leading artists. This book, and the artistic project it is part of, charts the act of returning a mummified body of a man to Egypt. This book, produced in conjunction with Dorothy Cross’s newest artistic project, charts this unique journey, drawing in new writings from some of the best contemporary writers from around the world, who write on and around the themes of the Kinship project – migration, home, refuge, crisis and the process of return. In 2019 Dorothy Cross recalled a story of an Egyptian mummy that had been hidden away in the archives of the anatomy department at University College Cork for decades. For Cross, the next step she needed to take seemed as natural to her as any of her work – the mummy and sarcophagus must be returned to its homeland. In beginning this act, and this journey, Cross set out to create an event across place and time, with music, literature and celebration – an act of kinship. As the body returns to its home across the Mediterranean, the Kinship project would again draw attention to the present-day plight of thousands of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Before Dorothy - Hazel Gaynor
Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure much closer to home…When news reaches Kansas that her beloved sister has tragically died, Emily Gale must become a mother overnight. Her sister’s orphaned child, Dorothy, desperately needs a home.But Emily doubts her ability to fill her sister’s shoes; her life on the barren Kansas prairies is no place for a child.On the unforgiving plains, Emily's courage is endlessly tested. The prolonged drought and relentless dust storms threaten to destroy everything – including her home and her marriage.Can Emily overcome her grief and let Dorothy heal her heart?From the promise of Chicago in the 1920s to the harsh beauty of the Kansas prairie during the dust bowl of the 1930s, this is a story of family, duty and one woman’s journey of self-discovery.
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Queens of the Age of Chivalry - Alison Weirová
The third volume of Alison Weir’s magisterial history of the queens of medieval England.‘Weir’s history books are as gripping as novels’ The TimesMedieval queens were seen as mere dynastic trophies – yet, as Alison Weir shows in this group biography, many of the Plantagenet queens of the High Middle Ages dramatically broke away from the restrictions imposed on their sex.Using personal letters and fascinating sources, Weir evokes the lives of these five extraordinary women: Marguerite of France, Isabella of France, Philippa of Hainault, Anne of Bohemia and Isabella of Valois. At the same time, she recreates a truly astonishing period of history – the turbulent, brutal Age of Chivalry.‘Places the reader in the midst of…complex, gripping events, telling the stories of five royal wives who lived through them’ BBC History‘Weir is an excellent storyteller’ Spectator
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More Naughty Little Sister Stories - Dorothy Edwards
My naughty little sister is always getting in trouble. This time she refuses to have her photo taken and shows off in front of Harry. Will she ever learn to be good?My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations. These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own. A great book for early readers aged 6 and up. Fans of Milly Molly Mandy and Mrs Pepperpot will love My Naughty Little Sister.Praise for My Naughty Little Sister:‘Edwards was one of the best children’s writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny’ – Sunday Express.‘Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight’ – The ScotsmanDorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950. Dorothy based the character on her younger sister, Phyllis, and went on to write five books about her naughty little sister with wide acclaim. Dorothy became a household name and her stories were read and loved across the globe.Have you collected all of the My ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Bodies from the Library 2 - Agatha Christie, Dorothy Leigh Sayersová, Margery Allingham, John Rhode, Edmund Crispin
This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 15 tales from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including newly discovered stories by Dorothy L. Sayers and Edmund Crispin that have never previously been published.With the Golden Age of detective fiction shining ever more brightly thanks to the recent reappearance of many forgotten crime novels, Bodies from the Library offers a rare opportunity to read lost stories from the first half of the twentieth century by some of the genre’s most accomplished writers.This second volume is a showcase for popular figures of the Golden Age, in stories that even their most ardent fans will not be aware of. It includes uncollected and unpublished stories by acclaimed queens and kings of crime fiction, from Helen Simpson, Ethel Lina White, E.C.R. Lorac, Christianna Brand, Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, to S.S. Van Dine, Jonathan Latimer, Clayton Rawson, Cyril Alington and Antony and Peter Shaffer (writing as Peter Antony).This book also features two highly readable radio scripts by Margery Allingham (involving Jack the Ripper) and John Rhode, plus two full-length novellas – one from a rare magazine by Q Patrick, the other an ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Secret Life of Dorothy Soames - Justine Cowan
“Far from growing up in the wealthy, fox-hunting circles she had always suggested, her mother had in fact been raised in a foundling hospital for the children of unwed women.” — Editor’s Choice, The New York Times Book Review“Extraordinary … fascinating, moving.” —The Telegraph“This emotional and transatlantic journey is a page-turner.” — Editor’s Pick, Amazon Book Review“Book groups will find as much to discuss here as they have with The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, and Educated by Tara Westover.” — BookListRecommended by The New York Times, The Saturday Evening Post, Amazon Book Review, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus and more, Justine Cowan’s remarkable true story of how she uncovered her mother’s upbringing as a foundling at London’s Hospital for the Maintenance and Education of Exposed and Deserted Young Children has received acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. In the U.K., it has been featured in The Mail on Sunday, The Daily Mail, The Daily Mirror and The Spectator. The Telegraph calls it “extraordinary and Glamour magazine chose it as the best new book based on real life. The story begins when Justine found her often volatile mother in an unlit room writing a name over and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Dorothy Parker in Hollywood - Gail Crowther
An expansive, illuminating, and “welcome addition to understand” (Shelf Awareness) the legendary writer Dorothy Parker, this unique biography explores her life and legacy in Hollywood—from the author of the “fascinating” (Town & Country) Three Martini Afternoons at the Ritz. The glamorous extravagances and devasting lows of her time in Hollywood are revealed as never before in this “ambitious, thoughtfully researched” (Kirkus Reviews) biography of Dorothy Parker—from leaving New York City to work on numerous classic screenplays such as the 1937 A Star Is Born to the devastation of alcoholism, a miscarriage, and her husband’s suicide. Parker’s involvement with anti-fascist and anti-racist groups, which led to her ultimate blacklisting, and her early work in the civil rights movement that inspired her to leave her entire estate to the NAACP are also explored as never before. “Briskly detailed, fluently insightful, and dramatically reorienting” (Booklist, starred review), Dorothy Parker in Hollywood brings the iconic writer back to life on the page in all her wit, grit, and brilliance.
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Queens - Dr Phyllis G Jestice
Queens ranges from the ancient world to the present day, telling the stories of women who ruled, from murderous former courtesan Wu Zetian in seventh-century China to Elizabeth I, England’s “Virgin Queen”. In a world historically dominated by male rulers, the women who sat on thrones of their own shine brightly. Some queens and empresses were born to greatness, while others fought their way to power. In sixth-century Constantinople, Empress Theodora, who had been a street performer before catching the eye of Emperor Justinian, extended rights for women, passing laws that allowed them to divorce and own property, and made rape a crime punishable by death. In twelfth-century Europe, Eleanor of Aquitaine first married the king of France and then the king of England. At the Mughal court in Lahore in the early seventeenth century, Nur Jahan, wife of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, was the political powerhouse behind the throne. In more recent history, the book explores the reigns of Catherine the Great, revealing how a minor German aristocrat came to rule and expand the Russian Empire; Queen Victoria, whose family dominated the world in the early twentieth century; and her more recent descendent, Elizabeth II, the longest-ruling queen in ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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