remarkable trees christina harrison tony kirkham

A celebration of the beauty, diversity, importance and sheer wonder of the most remarkable trees, with exquisite illustrations from the incomparable collections of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. More than 60,000 species of trees are found in an amazing variety of forms, sizes and habitats. Every tree has its own story and here are over 60, selected for their particular resonance and connection with humankind and representing most of the world’s major zones and ecologies. In this compact edition, portraits that combine vivid cultural and historical narrative with a firm scientific grounding, the authors reveal the details of trees from around the world, both familiar and strange. We use timbers for building and creating, have discovered which tree fruits and seeds taste delicious, and which can kill or cure us, and which species can add colour and spirituality to our lives – from the timber of mahogany to the delights of chocolate and pomegranate, from the medicinal tea tree to the deadly manchineel, and from fragrant frankincense to the highly prized dragon’s blood tree. Artists and botanists alike have been inspired by trees for centuries, and a varied and beautiful range of images from the unrivalled archive at Kew illustrate the stories, to create this enlightening and enchanting book.

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An incredible, revolutionary true story and surprisingly simple guide to teaching your dog to talk from speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger, who has taught her dog, Stella, to communicate using simple paw-sized buttons associated with different words.When speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger first came home with her puppy, Stella, it didn't take long for her to start drawing connections between her job and her new pet. During the day, she worked with toddlers with significant delays in language development and used Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to help them communicate. At night, she wondered: If dogs can understand words we say to them, shouldn't they be able to say words to us? Can dogs use AAC to communicate with humans?Christina decided to put her theory to the test with Stella and started using a paw-sized button programmed with her voice to say the word "outside" when clicked, whenever she took Stella out of the house. A few years later, Stella now has a bank of more than thirty word buttons, and uses them daily either individually or together to create near-complete sentences.How Stella Learned to Talk is part memoir and part how-to guide. It chronicles the journey Christina and Stella have taken together, from the day they met, to the day Stella "spoke" her first word, and the other breakthroughs they've had since. It also reveals the techniques Christina used to teach Stella, broken down into simple stages and actionable steps any dog owner can use to start communicating with their pets.Filled with conversations that Stella and Christina have had, as well as the attention to developmental detail that only a speech-language pathologist could know, How Stella Learned to Talk will be the indispensable dog book for the new decade.

Objev podobné jako How Stella Learned to Talk - Hunger Christina

Stretching across two-thirds of the Gardens, the arboretum at Kew surrounds the glasshouses in a leafy enclave to walk, wander and discover nature''s beauty. The 12,000 trees rooted in the arboretum represent more than 2,000 species, including rare and ancient varieties. This great collection contains trees as old as the Gardens themselves, many that cannot be found anywhere else in Britain.But who looks after these vast landscapes?Introducing the Tree Gang - Kew''s team of eight who work tirelessly throughout the year to maintain this rare collection.In this new book from Kew, you''ll discover the fascinating work of the Tree Gang: the team of eight that care for the trees at Kew. Going behind the scenes, you''ll learn more about life at Kew from the people who tend and care for the Gardens - from the daily tree assessments to the intermittent tree felling. As the climate becomes more variable, the gang''s work is ever more crucial as they brace for the storms ahead.AMONG THE GIANTS weaves together heartwarming stories alongside the fascinating life of trees. This book will inspire you to learn from the experts, and grow an appreciation for the trees around you.

Objev podobné jako Among the Giants - Christina Harrison, Carolyn Fry, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Audiokniha: „Já jsem příšerná Mrtvola,“ řekla… Již zítra se v Nasse House, v jednom z posledních panských sídel, které ještě nepředělali na školu nebo penzion, pořádá velká dobročinná slavnost. Kromě tradičních atrakcí, jako je věštecký stan, hádání váhy dortu, srážení pyramid kokosů či házení kroužků na cíl, se jako novinka bude konat Honba za vrahem, na jejíž organizaci byla najata slavná spisovatelka detektivek paní Oliverová. Ta má ale dojem, že „tady něco nehraje“. A proto povolá na pomoc Hercula Poirota. Ariadne Oliverová má vše perfektně nachystané: rekvizity, podezřelé i oběť… Tou je skautka, vesnická, dost hloupá a popotahující dívka Marlene. Jenže stopy jsou pro amatérské vyšetřovatele nejspíš moc těžké, k druhé se zatím dostal jen mladík mající v oblibě exotické stromy. Co když mrtvolu nenajde nikdo? Ariadne se za doprovodu Hercula Poirota vydává do loděnice, aby zatím dlouho čekající Marlene trochu rozptýlili, nicméně dívka ležící na podlaze není mrtvá jenom jako, ale úplně doopravdy… Seriálová Hra na vraždu (2013) s Davidem Suchetem v hlavní roli se natáčela v Greenway House, letním útočišti Agathy Christie, které si pořídila v roce 1938 a jež bylo jednoznačně modelem pro „velký bílý georgiánský dům“ Nasse. Dějištěm vraždy je zde rovněž její vlastní loděnice. „Neomylně originální Agatha Christie opět přichází s novou a velmi důmyslnou skládačkou.“ – The New York Times „Klasická Christie, a to jedna z nejlepších.” — The Times (Londýn) „A jak to má probíhat?“ „No, samozřejmě budeme mít Oběť… a Stopy… a Po¬dezřelé. Všechny víceméně konvenční – znáte to – Žena vamp a Vyděrač a Mladí milenci a Zlověstný komorník a tak dále. Zaplatíte půlkorunu zápisného a ukážou vám první Stopu a vy musíte najít Oběť a Zbraň a určit Pachatele a Motiv… a pak jsou Ceny.“ „Pozoruhodné!“ řekl Hercule Poirot.“ – ukázka z textu

Objev podobné jako Hra na vraždu - Agatha Christie - audiokniha

Remarkable women have been at the forefront of history. They’ve changed the world and are leading the way to our future. But how much do you really know about the remarkable women who’ve shaped our world?We all know that. . . Frida Kahlo made her name as a painter Jane Austen wrote simple romance novels Men pioneered scientific breakthroughs in the pastAND that ancient people only worshipped strong male gods. . . Or did they. . . ? Because. . . OH NO THEY DIDN''T!Misconceptions about women from the past and present are everywhere, but none of them are true! In Oh No They Didn''t: Remarkable Womenmyths are busted about over 50 remarkable women from politicians to legends, performers, activists, scientists, mathematicians, creatives and more.In this fresh and funny guide learn about inspiring womenfrom all over the world as well as their influence on history and popular culture. Stylishly designed and humorously illustrated by Sam Caldwell, Oh No They Didn''t: Remarkable Women makes learning fun with unexpected facts and a playful, upbeat approach to non-fiction.Oh No They Didn''t: Remarkable Women is the perfect inspiring guide for ALL young people to learn about the influential women who may have been left out of traditional history books and deserve to be celebrated.

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Discover the man behind the moustache in this book of one-liners by the world’s most famous Belgian detective, revealing the wit and wisdom of Hercule Poirot and his creator, Agatha Christie. A perfect stocking-filler for every Christie fan, to help celebrate her 125th birthday.‘My name is Hercule Poirot and I am probably the greatest detective in the world.’The dapper, moustache-twirling little Belgian with the egg-shaped head, curious mannerisms and inordinate respect for his own ‘little grey cells’ solved some of the twentieth century’s most puzzling crimes. But what do we really know about the eccentric genius underneath that fussy façade?Sometimes funny, often profound, and always revealing, this book of quotes and comments, from more than 50 Poirot novels and short stories, gives an entertaining glimpse of the man behind the moustache, and the wit and wisdom of the Queen of Crime who created him.Includes an exclusive essay by Agatha Christie from the archives on her love/hate relationship with her most famous creation.

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Agatha Christie's disturbing 1960s mystery thriller, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.Gipsy's Acre was a truly beautiful upland site with views out to sea - and in Michael Rogers it stirred a child-like fantasy.There, amongst the dark fir trees, he planned to build a house, find a girl and live happily ever after.Yet, as he left the village, a shadow of menace hung over the land. For this was the place where accidents happened. Perhaps Michael should have heeded the locals' warnings: `There's no luck for them as meddles with Gipsy's Acre.'Michael Rogers is a man who is about to learn the true meaning of the old saying `In my end is my beginning...'

Objev podobné jako Endless Night - Agatha Christie

This is the eighth in Christina Holstein’s masterly series of Battleground books on the Verdun area during the Great War, following the usual method of narrative to set the scene accompanied by detailed tours. Christina brings to bear her outstanding knowledge of the ground and her deep understanding of the military issues that faced both sides, aided by her ability to read both French and German sources. The six tours, expanding and developing the narrative chapters, and taking up over 70 per cent of the book, are richly illustrated and the whole is notably well mappedThe book focuses on the little-known fighting in the Verdun area in the first weeks of the First World War and the German attempts to overcome that powerful, entrenched camp without a frontal attack. Beginning with the devastating Battle of the Frontiers on 22 August 1914, the author follows the French retreat to the Marne, where their desperate resistance in the Revigny Gap and at Vaux-Marie Farm prevented a breakthrough, whilst Fort Troyon’s refusal to surrender to punishing bombardment stopped a concurrent attack on the French rear. In a second attempt two weeks later, the Germans captured the important town of St Mihiel and established a bridgehead on the River Meuse but got no further; Verdun remained in French hands. Fighting stopped and there was little movement until the start of the Battle of Verdun. Launched on 21 February 1916 to bring the war to an end, it quickly bogged down and three hundred days later the French declared victory over the third and final German assault on Verdun.

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The special edition hardback of Agatha Christie’s disturbing 1960s mystery thriller, with a gorgeous new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.Gipsy’s Acre was a truly beautiful upland site with views out to sea – and in Michael Rogers it stirred a child-like fantasy.There, amongst the dark fir trees, he planned to build a house, find a girl and live happily ever after.Yet, as he left the village, a shadow of menace hung over the land. For this was the place where accidents happened. Perhaps Michael should have heeded the locals’ warnings: ‘There’s no luck for them as meddles with Gipsy’s Acre.’Michael Rogers is a man who is about to learn the true meaning of the old saying ‘In my end is my beginning…’

Objev podobné jako Endless Night - Agatha Christie

Imagine if you could hear the trees speak. How would it change your life? Your relationship to the world around you? This is the story of what happened when the trees whispered me to quit my job, leave my life in New York and go on a journey to listen. It is the story of what I learnt from ten trees on five continents - and the lessons that the trees have for all of us on how to be in a rapidly changing world.Olivia Sprinkel was sitting in her office in New York, an experienced international sustainability strategy and communications consultant, and as a newly single woman, she decided she had to make a change in her life and undertake a journey. To Hear the Trees Speak: Adventures in Listening is the story of her travels to Europe, North and South America, Australia, and South Asia, to discover ten of our world's essential trees and their habitats. The ten trees range from the banyan and bodhi to the olive, giant sequoia and beech.Powerfully crafted, this is important and accessible nature writing blended with insightful memoir.

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Mary, Georgia, 1851 ''My Momma always told me that, one day, remarkable things would happen to me. ‘No, Mary,’ I hear her say, voice dripping like treacle, ‘not happen to you; you will do remarkable things.’ Not now though, trapped and with no room to properly breathe – nowhere to look even but the sky above and the earth under my feet pressed flat on the ground from working and walking from dawn until the sun sets low in a stretched wide sky of cerise and crimson. For now, my space to breathe is inside. In that little pocket deep deep within my chest or heart or something – the bit they can’t touch.'' Clover has felt so alone since her mother passed away - there was only ever Mum and Clover and they were a team. That is until Clover discovers a box of old letters, dating back to 1851, where the voice of a young woman will tell Clover about her true heritage and the dark secrets that Mum hid from her. A YA novel by debut author, Natalie Lucy about the intergenerational legacy of enslavement.Â

Objev podobné jako Searching for the Remarkable in Things - Natalie Lucy

Audiokniha: Stejně jako u předchozích souborů povídek Zlověstné jaro, Letní záhady a Mrazivé vraždy, i nyní je leitmotivem sbírky roční období, kdy se případy slavných vyšetřovatelů odehrávají. Podzim je obdobím mlhavých rán a vlahých nocí, které se ale s padajícím listím prodlužují a stíny jsou temnější… V souboru dvanácti zapekliitých případů, kterým budou čelit Hercule Poirot, slečna Marplová a další oblíbení detektivové Agathy Christie, se to hemží odlehlými chatrčemi, strašidelnými přízraky a prokletými hrobkami.

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A landmark publication that captures the beautiful richness of every aspect of trees and their importance for science, culture and the future of humankind. Trees feed us, shelter us, inspire us and heal us. In a world facing the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and a pressing climate emergency, the importance of these primeval beings in shaping our future is hard to understate. Generously illustrated and organized according to tree lifecycle – from seeds, leaves and form to wood, flowers and fruit – this book celebrates the great diversity and beauty of the 60,000 tree species that inhabit our planet. Exquisite details are rendered by surprising photography and infographics: intricate bark and leaf patterns, intertwined ecosystems, colourful flower displays, archaic wooden wheels and timber houses. Integral to science, art and culture, fundamental and fragile, dependent and depended on, the vitality of trees is revealed like never before.

Objev podobné jako Trees: From Root to Leaf – A Financial Times Book of the Year - Paul Smith

Kniha - autor Seth Godin, 160 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná "Transform Your Business By Being Remarkable". A new approach to marketing which encourages businesses to create products and services which are truly outstanding and noticeable.

Objev podobné jako Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable (014101640X)

Learn about the amazing natural science of trees in this illustrated nature and science book for kids aged 7-9.From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex "wood wide web" of roots, it''s no wonder every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat of the whole forest or woodland. The Magic & Mystery of Trees is a nature book that takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are.Did you know that trees can communicate with each other and warn each other predators? Or that they can record the past, and anticipate the future to ensure their survival? Dive deep into the pages of this nature book for kids to discover exactly how trees nurture their networks, and explore extraordinary trees from all around the world. Explore the pages of this terrific book on trees to discover: -Groundbreaking explanations on the science of tree communication-Supports KS1 and KS2 curriculum within Science and Geography subjects-In collaboration with RHS, the UK''s leading gardening charity-Striking and detailed illustrations throughout the book-Includes fun practical activities such as planting your own tree and measuring a tree''s age The Magic & Mystery of Trees is a must-have volume for children aged 7-9 with an interest in both nature and science, doubling up as the perfect volume for parents, grandparents and educators who are seeking a fun and engaging nature book for children to explore and love, whilst they learn lots of unbe-leaf-able facts that may coincide with their Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum for both Science and Geography. Split into 4 core chapters, covering everything from reproduction to rainforests, the wood wide web to deforestation and its effects, as well as fun facts about trees you may have never heard of before, and engaging activities to teach kids how to plant a tree. The Magic & Mystery of Trees is sure to delight all curious nature lovers out there.

Objev podobné jako RHS The Magic and Mystery of Trees - Jen Greenová, Royal Horticultural Society, Claire McElfatrick

OXY-TREAT Firmness, 50 ml, Pleťové krémy pro ženy, Chcete obnovit mladistvý vzhled ochablé či povolené pleti? Zatímco budete nerušeně spát, bude na jejím vypnutí a zpevnění pracovat noční krém OXY-TREAT Firmness. Dokáže to díky aktivním složkám s vysokým obsahem kyslíku a specifickým transdermálním molekulám. Kyslík za pomoci molekul PFC pronikne hluboko do pleti, kde zajistí liftingový a antigravitační účinek. Ke zpevňujícímu účinku přispěje i přítomnost transdermálních molekul pro vypnutí pleti. Vlastnosti: zpevňuje pleť, vypíná ji a zlepšuje její pružnost, hloubkově působí, zatímco spíte během noci bojuje proti ochabování kůže a povoleným obličejovým konturám má mimořádné regenerační účinky díky aktivnímu kyslíku intenzivně vyživuje pleť a chrání ji před vysušením má bohatou a hutnou texturu Výsledky testování: V rámci studie efektivity se testování zúčastnilo 30 subjektů pro řadu OXY-TREAT Firmness (210 testovaných subjektů celkem), krém používaly po dobu 30 dní. 100 % z 30 subjektů se shodlo, že krém zvyšuje pevnost a vypnutí pleti 100 % potvrdilo, že zlepšuje elasticitu pleti 90 % uvedlo, že působí proti ochablé kůži 100 % souhlasilo, že jsou spokojeni s výsledným efektem a krém by doporučili Složení: hydrolyzovaný kolagen, Acetyl Tetrapeptid-2, extrakt z listů přesličky rolní ‒ zpevňují pleť patentovaný komplex CH 712 905 (obsahující 1,6 alfa-maltotriózu, silikát, glycin-prolin-alanin a tripeptid-10-citrulin) ‒ přispívá ke zpevňujícímu účinku Jak aplikovat: Noční krém pro vypnutí pleti OXY-TREAT Firmness nanášejte na obličej 1× denně, a to večer. Krém lze používat samostatně, během 14denní intenzivní kúry, nebo v následujících týdnech. Notino tip: Pro optimální výsledek doporučujeme kombinovat s intenzivní péčí pro vypnutí pleti OXY-TREAT Firmness. Vhodným doplňkem nočního krému je také denní krém OXY-TREAT Firmness.

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OXY-TREAT Wrinkles Day Cream, 50 ml, Pleťové krémy pro ženy, Chcete snížit počet a hloubku vrásek, které se s přibývajícím věkem objevují na vašem obličeji? Denní krém OXY-TREAT Wrinkles vám toho pomůže dosáhnout. Kombinuje aktivní kyslík transportovaný hluboko do pleti a specifické transdermální molekuly, které účinně přispívají k uvolnění svalů, vyplnění vrásek a redukci mimických linií. Vlastnosti: snižuje počet a hloubku vrásek spojených s přibývajícím věkem má mimořádné regenerační účinky díky aktivnímu kyslíku zajišťuje, že jsou vrásky méně viditelné, vyhlazuje i mimické vrásky poskytuje hydrataci a zvláčnění zanechává pleť pevnější a hladší s hedvábnou texturou Výsledky testování: V rámci studie efektivity se testování zúčastnilo 30 subjektů pro řadu OXY-TREAT Wrinkles (210 testovaných subjektů celkem), krém používaly po dobu 30 dní. 90 % z 30 subjektů souhlasilo, že krém snižuje viditelnost vrásek 100 % se shodlo, že zanechává pleť hladší 97 % potvrdilo, že pleť vypadá odpočinutě 100 % uvedlo, že jsou spokojeni s výsledným efektem a krém by doporučili Složení: transdermální molekuly (hydrolyzovaná kyselina hyaluronová, Palmitoyl tripeptid, glukonan vápenatý) ‒ přispívají k relaxačnímu a vyplňujícímu účinku na vrásky Jak aplikovat: Denní krém proti vráskám OXY-TREAT Wrinkles nanášejte na obličej 1× denně, a to ráno. Krém lze používat samostatně, během 14denní intenzivní kúry, nebo v následujících týdnech. Notino tip: Pro optimální výsledek doporučujeme kombinovat se sadou intenzivní péče proti vráskám OXY-TREAT Wrinkles. Vhodnou kombinací je také noční krém OXY-TREAT Wrinkles.

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The ultimate photographic collection of the most historic trees on the planet.Uncover remarkable trees from around the world, many of which have borne witness to key moments in history or reached a scale and age that have allowed them to become a part of history themselves.“[A] rich history … it contains some of the most extraordinary tales of trees through time” — The Sunday PostFirst meet ''Methuselah’, a bristlecone pine in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, believed to be 4,900 years old. Learn about trees which have inspired great events, such as the Isaac Newton apple tree in Lincolnshire, where the famous scientist observed an apple falling from a tree (which still stands in the family garden). Other flora has withstood historic events such as in Japan, where the Hibaku jumoku still grows as a survivor tree from the Hiroshima bombing and the 9/11 Survivor Tree in New York City.Many trees continue to inspire our world today including the long avenue of beech trees in Northern Ireland known as the Dark Hedges which Game of Thrones fans will instantly recognise as the road to Kings Landing, the Robin Hood’s oak in the Sherwood Forest or the J. R. R. Tolkien trees in Avebury, which inspired the Ents in TheLord of the Rings.Rest a while beside the oldest trunks and witness the enthralling stories nestled within the branches of these gentle giants.

Objev podobné jako The History Trees - Colin Salter

''Beautiful to behold and to read'' - THE SUNDAY TIMES''An arboreal odyssey'' - NATURE''One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year'' - DAILY MAIL''Jonathan Drori''s deep-seated love of nature is contagious in this tree-by-tree journey across countries and continents. A book to take your time over'' - WIREDJonathan Drori''s number one bestseller, now available in paperback!Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe.In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable. From the trees of Britain, to India''s sacred banyan tree, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration - not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup.Stops on the trip include the lime trees of Berlin''s Unter den Linden boulevard, which intoxicate amorous Germans and hungry bees alike, the swankiest streets in nineteenth-century London, which were paved with Australian eucalyptus wood, and the redwood forests of California, where the secret to the trees'' soaring heights can be found in the properties of the tiniest drops of water.Each of these strange and true tales - populated by self-mummifying monks, tree-climbing goats and ever-so-slightly radioactive nuts - is illustrated by Lucille Clerc, taking the reader on a journey that is as informative as it is beautiful. The book combines history, science and a wealth of quirky detail - there should be surprises for everyone.Perfect for fans of Peter Wohlleben''s The Hidden Life of Trees, this new book will certainly whet the appetite of any tree lover to take an around-the-world trip, or simply visit your local botanic garden. The perfect travel guide for nature enthusiasts.Winner at the Woodland Books of the Year Awards 2018.''An irresistible mix of science, culture, botany, history and vicarious travel'' - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

Objev podobné jako Around the World in 80 Trees - Jonathan Drori

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER,THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES‘A simultaneously stimulating and soothing blend of nature writing and science … Strongly encourages tree hugging for our own, human sake’ Guardian Summer Reads 2021A powerful return to the forest, where trees have heartbeats and roots are like brains that extend underground. Where the colour green calms us, and the forest sharpens our senses.In The Heartbeat of Trees, renowned forester Peter Wohlleben draws on new scientific discoveries to show how humans are deeply connected to the natural world. In an era of climate change, many of us fear we’ve lost our connection to nature, but Wohlleben is convinced that age-old ties linking humans to the forest remain alive and intact. We just have to know where to look.Drawing on science and cutting-edge research, The Heartbeat of Trees reveals the profound interactions humans can have with nature, exploring:the language of the forestthe consciousness of plantsand the eroding boundary between flora and faunaA perfect book to take with you into the woods, The Heartbeat of Trees shares how to see, feel, smell, hear, and even taste the forest.Peter Wohlleben, renowned for his ability to write about trees in an engaging and moving way, reveals a wondrous cosmos where humans are a part of nature, and where conservation and environmental activism is not just about saving trees, it’s about saving ourselves, too.

Objev podobné jako The Heartbeat of Trees - Peter Wohlleben

From the internationally bestselling author of The Hidden Life of TreesAn illuminating manifesto on ancient forests: how they adapt to climate change by passing their wisdom through generations, and why our future lies in protecting them.In his beloved book The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben revealed astonishing discoveries about the social networks of trees and how they communicate. Now, in The Power of Trees, he turns to their future, with a searing critique of forestry management, tree planting and the exploitation of old growth forests.As human-caused climate change devastates the planet, forests play a critical role in keeping it habitable. While politicians and business leaders would have us believe that cutting down forests can be offset by mass tree planting, Wohlleben offers a warning: many tree planting schemes lead to ecological disaster. Not only are these trees more susceptible to disease, flooding, fires and landslides, we need to understand that forests are more than simply a collection of trees. Instead, they are ecosystems that consist of thousands of species, from animals to fungi and bacteria. The way to save trees, and ourselves? Step aside and let forests – which are naturally better equipped to face environmental challenges – heal themselves.With the warmth and wonder familiar to readers from his previous books, Wohlleben also shares emerging scientific research about how forests shape climates both locally and across continents; that trees adapt to changing environmental conditions through passing knowledge down to their offspring; and how old growth may in fact have the most survival strategies for climate change.At the heart of The Power of Trees lies Wohlleben''s passionate plea: that our survival is dependent on trusting ancient forests and allowing them to thrive.

Objev podobné jako How Trees Can Save the World - Peter Wohlleben

BIG WHITE (SLV) NEW TRIA 75 XL – Moderní čtvercové stropní vestavné svítidloObjevte špičkové stropní vestavné svítidlo NEW TRIA 75 XL od renomované značky SLV, které vyniká moderním designem, modularitou a jednoduchou instalací. Tento elegantní downlight je ideální volbou pro bytové i komerční prostory, kde je kladen důraz na funkčnost, flexibilitu a styl.Hlavní přednosti produktu Flexibilní směrování světla: Rozsah otáčení umožňuje přesné nasměrování světelného paprsku dle aktuálních potřeb. Pestrý výběr barev: K dispozici ve třech moderních variantách (černá, bílá, hliník) pro dokonalé sladění s interiérem. Snadná instalace: Díky přiloženému 75mm montážnímu kroužku je montáž rychlá a bezproblémová. Kompatibilní s výměnnými LED zdroji: Patice GU10 umožňuje použít světelný zdroj dle individuálních preferencí, což přináší variabilitu světelného výkonu i barvy. Kvalitní materiál: Tělo svítidla je vyrobeno z robustního hliníku pro dlouhou životnost a stabilitu.Technické parametry Rozměry: 110 × 110 mm, výška 26 mm Zápustná hloubka: 65 mm Hmotnost: 160 g Max. příkon: 10 W Patice: GU10 (světelný zdroj není součástí balení) Napětí: 220–240 V Stupeň krytí: IP20 (vhodné do suchých interiérů) Materiál: Hliník Barva: Černá Kolekce: NEW TRIA 75 XL Počet světelných zdrojů: 1Proč zvolit vestavné svítidlo NEW TRIA 75 XL?Toto svítidlo je ideální pro každý moderní interiér, kde oceníte minimalistický, ale výrazný design a možnost přizpůsobení světelného efektu. Hodí se do obývacích pokojů, kuchyní, chodeb, kanceláří i komerčních prostor. Díky jednoduchému systému montáže a vysoké kvalitě zpracování představuje dlouhodobou investici do pohodlí i estetického vzhledu vašeho prostoru.Instalace a tipy pro použití Vhodné pro zavěšené stropy a podhledy s dostatečnou montážní hloubkou. Doporučujeme kombinaci s úspornými LED žárovkami GU10 pro maximální efektivitu a dlouhou životnost. Možnost snadné výměny světelného zdroje podle aktuálních potřeb (teplota barvy, intenzita světla).Vytvořte si individuální osvětlení přesně na míru s vestavným svítidlem NEW TRIA 75 XL – spojení designu, kvality a praktičnosti.

Objev podobné jako BIG WHITE (SLV) NEW TRIA 75 XL stropní vestavné svítidlo, čtvercové, max. 10W, GU10, černá 1007628

BIG WHITE (SLV) NEW TRIA UNIVERSAL 68 – Stropní vestavné svítidlo s možností volby teploty chromatičnostiObjevte nejnovější generaci vestavných svítidel NEW TRIA UNIVERSAL 68 od renomované značky BIG WHITE (SLV). Toto čtvercové stropní svítidlo v elegantní černé barvě nabízí maximální flexibilitu díky možnosti volby barvy světla, směru svícení i úhlu záření. Je ideálním řešením pro moderní obytné i komerční prostory, kde je požadováno kvalitní a nastavitelné osvětlení.Klíčové vlastnosti svítidla NEW TRIA UNIVERSAL 68 Volitelná teplota chromatičnosti: CCT Switch umožňuje snadno přepínat mezi 2500K, 3000K a 4000K – od teple bílé po neutrální denní světlo. Precizní světelný výkon: Úhel svícení 60°, světelný tok 516 lm a vysoký index podání barev Ra 90 zajišťují kvalitní a přirozené osvětlení. Stmívatelné provedení: Možnost regulace intenzity světla pro maximální komfort a úsporu energie. Dlouhá životnost: Integrovaný LED modul se pyšní životností až 50 000 hodin, čímž minimalizuje náklady na údržbu. Snadná instalace: Montážní kroužek o průměru 68 mm je součástí balení a usnadňuje rychlou a bezpečnou instalaci. Moderní design: Čisté linie, černé provedení a použití hliníku podtrhují profesionální vzhled svítidla.Technické specifikace Rozměry: 82 × 82 × 34 mm Zápustná hloubka: 40 mm Hmotnost: 210 g Příkon: 8,6 W Napětí: 220–240 V Proud: 100–180 mA Ochrana: IP20 (pouze pro vnitřní použití) Materiál: hliník Barva: černá Patice: integrovaný LED modul (součástí balení)Proč zvolit NEW TRIA UNIVERSAL 68?Toto svítidlo je bestsellerem mezi vestavnými downlighty, protože nabízí nebývalou variabilitu, vysokou kvalitu světla a dlouhou životnost. Díky snadné volbě teploty chromatičnosti a možnosti natáčení světelného modulu je ideální do obývacích pokojů, kuchyní, chodeb, kanceláří i reprezentativních prostor.Montáž a použitíInstalace je velmi jednoduchá – svítidlo je dodáváno jako kompletní sada včetně montážního kroužku a LED modulu. Výklopná konstrukce umožňuje nasměrování světla přesně tam, kde je potřeba. Jednoduché připojení na síť 220–240 V Vhodné pro nové instalace i rekonstrukce Perfektní pro všechny typy interiérůObjednejte si kvalitní světlo od BIG WHITE (SLV)Vsaďte na ověřenou kvalitu a moderní technologie. Stropní vestavné svítidlo NEW TRIA UNIVERSAL 68 vám umožní vytvořit přesně takovou atmosféru, jakou si váš interiér zaslouží.

Objev podobné jako BIG WHITE (SLV) NEW TRIA UNIVERSAL 68 stropní vestavné svítidlo, 2500/3000/4000K, 60°, IP 20, čtvercové, černá 1007440

*Chosen by Waterstones as one of their best Nature Writing Books of 2024, and by The Economist as one of their best books of 2024* 'A heartwarming guide to these fascinating giants of nature . . . A book that is full of surprises . . . Highly empathetic and informative' Independent 'A global arboreal odyssey' Guardian ‘Marvellous' The Economist 'Enlightening, it offers hope for the future' Sunday PostTwelve amazing species of trees that can teach us about our past, present and future. In Twelve Trees, professor Daniel Lewis takes us around the world – from Australia to the United States, from Easter Island and Mexico to Cameroon – and introduces us to twelve tree species that epitomise the many threats faced by our planet, from climate change, poachers and parasites, to fungi and even elephants. He celebrates their many strengths in the face of adversity, and their enduring abilities to survive – and even thrive – in an increasingly dangerous planet. Trees are essential to all of our lives – and they need our help. In this incredible tribute to the noble tree, Lewis dives deep into the cutting-edge science and inspiring community efforts helping to keep them alive. Saving the tree, as he argues, means the saving of humanity.Beautifully written and informative, Twelve Trees is a heartwarming and enlightening guide to some of our most fascinating trees – and why we should be working harder to protect them. ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S BOOKS TO WATCH IN 2024

Objev podobné jako Twelve Trees - Daniel Lewis

‘Roger contributed so much to the study and enjoyment of the plant world, both in gardens and the wild, and this new edition [of Trees] is sure to attract and encourage a new generation of tree enthusiasts’ Roy LancasterThe eagerly-anticipated expanded and revised edition of Roger Phillips’s original bestseller Trees is a superb identification guide for both amateur enthusiast and professional botanist alike. From the common oak to the elusive black poplar, in settings as varied as woodlands, floodplains and your very own back garden, this classic book has guided generations of nature lovers. In this updated edition, each tree is illustrated in full detail – by leaf, flower, fruit, bark and mature tree shape – along with a unique leaf index and full description for easy identification.This edition includes:The details of over 650 tree species and cultivars, with 150 added to the 500 that appeared in the original edition1,200 full-colour pictures, showcasing detailed visuals of leaves, flowers, fruits and tree structuresA Leaf Key Index featuring photographs of over 550 leaves, cross-referenced to the main textLine drawings of each tree for clear and easy identificationTwo indexes of the latest botanical and common names to facilitate easy referenceCurrent ecological information on endangered species, offering insights into their conservation status and the efforts needed to protect themBeautiful photographs of trees in their natural environment, providing context and introducing the main genera. Trees is an all-encompassing and essential photographic guide to the trees of Britain, Europe, North America and much of the Northern hemisphere.

Objev podobné jako Trees - Roger Phillips

Trees is a captivating nature series exploring the diverse world of trees. From bonsai to towering redwoods, this series delves into the science of trees with engaging facts covering all of the key topics. Beautifully illustrated with fun bite-size text, it’s a wonderful introduction into the world of trees. Accessible to all children, including reluctant or struggling readers. Why Do We Need Them? is one of four nature books in the series of Trees. Find out what they do for the ecosystem, how we need the for the air we breathe and what life would be like if we didn't have them. Beautifully illustrated scenes with accessible text shows different species plus the animals and nature that surrounds them. Â

Objev podobné jako Trees, Why Do We Need Them? - Olivia Watson

BIG WHITE (SLV) NEW TRIA 75 XL stropní vestavné svítidlo, čtvercové, hliníkModerní řešení pro flexibilní osvětlení interiéruStropní vestavné svítidlo NEW TRIA 75 XL z kolekce BIG WHITE od renomovaného výrobce SLV nabízí špičkovou kvalitu, moderní design a vysokou variabilitu použití. Díky čtvercovému tvaru a elegantnímu hliníkovému provedení je ideální volbou pro moderní domácnosti, kanceláře i komerční prostory. Svítidlo podporuje výměnné LED žárovky typu GU10 s maximálním příkonem 10 W, což umožňuje efektivní a individuální řízení světelné atmosféry.Klíčové vlastnosti Flexibilní nasměrování světla: Otočný mechanismus umožňuje snadné a přesné nastavení směru osvětlení dle aktuální potřeby. Jednoduchá instalace: S montážním kroužkem o průměru 75 mm je instalace rychlá a bezproblémová, vhodná i pro rekonstrukce. Elegantní design: Povrchová úprava v barvě hliníku podtrhuje čistý a nadčasový vzhled svítidla. Výměnný světelný zdroj: Svítidlo není vybaveno světelným zdrojem, takže si snadno zvolíte žárovku podle vlastních preferencí. Pestrý výběr barev: Dostupné také v černé a bílé variantě pro dokonalé sladění s interiérem. Technické parametry Výška: 26 mm Šířka / Délka: 110 × 110 mm Zápustná hloubka: 65 mm Hmotnost: 160 g Patice: GU10 Max. příkon: 10 W Napětí: 220–240 V Stupeň krytí: IP20 (vhodné do interiéru) Materiál: Hliník Barva: Hliník Počet světelných zdrojů: 1 (není součástí balení)Proč zvolit vestavné svítidlo NEW TRIA 75 XL?Toto svítidlo je symbolem individuálního přístupu k modernímu osvětlení – nabízí nejen estetický doplněk, ale i technickou dokonalost a dlouhou životnost. Díky možnosti výměny světelného zdroje a flexibilnímu směrování světla splní požadavky i náročných uživatelů. Ideální pro vytvoření příjemné atmosféry doma, v kanceláři i v komerčních prostorech.Možnosti využití Obývací pokoje a chodby Kanceláře a zasedací místnosti Obchody, galerie a showroomy Hotelové prostoryObjevte modulární řadu NEW TRIA 75 XL a posuňte úroveň osvětlení vašeho interiéru na novou úroveň!

Objev podobné jako BIG WHITE (SLV) NEW TRIA 75 XL stropní vestavné svítidlo, čtvercové, max. 10W, GU10, hliník 1007629

Presented in a beautiful quarter-bound hardback format and aimed at a general audience, this engaging book presents a selection of remarkable trees in the care of the National Trust. Throughout human history, trees have occupied a role that is central to our existence – providing timber to build our homes, fuel to heat them, fruit to sustain us, shelter from a downpour and shade on a sunny day. Vital to our wellbeing, they impress us with their size, enchant us with their ever-changing colours and have provided inspiration for artists down the centuries. This celebration of trees at National Trust places presents a carefully chosen selection of 50 fascinating examples. Alongside ‘named’ witnesses to history, such as the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Sycamore and Sir Isaac Newton’s Apple Tree at Woolsthorpe Manor, are fine examples of their type that deserve to be better known, such as the Douglas Firs at Cragside and the Black Mulberry at Chastleton House. Each featured tree is accompanied by a wealth of glorious images and a short, informative, easy-to-read text. The book opens with an illuminating introduction and concludes with a glossary of terms and a gazetteer of National Trust places where particularly notable trees can be found.

Objev podobné jako 50 Great Trees of the National Trust - Toomer Simon

Since ancient times the tree has been a symbol of power, of wisdom, of fertility and of life itself.Woods and forests provide a special place for finding peace, silence and beauty; precious qualities that are becoming more and more needed to combat the stress of daily life. The Healing Nature of Trees beckons you to pause amidst the bustling world and invites you to meet trees as you never have before, fostering a deeper connection with the natural world, helping you to discover and use trees'' energy for yourself and provide a clear process of self-development, self-healing and a creative way of finding new solutions to the problems that face us.Chapters include:- What nature means to us- The healing process- Expanding our perception of trees

Objev podobné jako The Healing Nature of Trees - Patrice Bouchardon

Where Do They Grow?is one of four nature books in the series of Trees. Discover diverse habits that trees have adapted to thrive in. Mangrove trees in the swamp, the layers of the rainforest, tough desert species and more. Â Beautifully illustrated scenes with accessible text shows different species plus the animals and nature that surrounds them.

Objev podobné jako Trees, Where Do They Grow - Olivia Watson

Marcel Wanders, světoznámý designér, vytvořil pro italskou značku Alessi jedinečnou kolekci Dressed, ze které pochází i tento set designvých dóz Jam Tray. Celá kolekce je tvořena stylovými produkty, které jsou bohatě, avšak vkusně a elegantně zdobené. Rytina, která spodní část setu zdobí, je jemná a velmi působivá. Podkladová část, která tvoří základ pro tuto sestavu je vyrobená z bílého porcelánu. Jde o jeden kus porcelánu, který je tvarovaný jako podnos se třemi miskami. Je to působivý a praktický design, jelikož je tak výsledná manipulace s nádobami jednoduchá a rychlá. Do nádob vložíte marmelády, omáčky či dipy a jednoduše přikryjete víky z nerezové oceli. Sada dóz působí velmi elegantně a luxusně. Rozměry sady jsou 6,5 cm × 20,5 cm × 8 cm. Dózy budou skvěle fungovat i s dalšími produkty z kolekce Dressed, například mísami či servírovacími tácy. unikátní a elegantní design italská výroba praktický set Údržba Doporučujeme nádoby mýt šetrným mycím prostředkem. Odkazy: O značce Alessi ZDE. Produkty Alessi ZDE.

Objev podobné jako Designové dózy Jam Tray Dressed - Alessi

Pokud jste si oblíbili jednoduchost, kraťasy Kari Traa SONGVE budou to pravé. Jsou naprostou módní klasikou a není třeba je nějak zvlášť vylepšovat. V tomto kousku si užijete letní dny na maximum.

Objev podobné jako KARI TRAA SONGVE Dámské stylové kraťasy, žlutá, velikost

Pokud jste si oblíbili jednoduchost, kraťasy Kari Traa SONGVE budou to pravé. Jsou naprostou módní klasikou a není třeba je nějak zvlášť vylepšovat. V tomto kousku si užijete letní dny na maximum.

Objev podobné jako KARI TRAA SONGVE Dámské stylové kraťasy, žlutá, velikost

Discover 200 LEGO® build ideas, featuring tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders!Go on a creative journey in this bumper book of LEGO building fun, featuring the best builds from across DK’s How to Build LEGO series! You’ll find LEGO models of all kinds to inspire you, from a hot-dog car to a towering T. rex, plus helpful pointers from the experts to guide you along the way.Be inspired by this collection of awesome LEGO ideas: 200+ awesome build ideas: From cars and houses to dinosaurs, robots and more, find a wide variety of builds for every interest.Fun for all abilities: Features guidance on developing building confidence for new LEGO builders and inspiration for more experienced builders alike.Build your ideal LEGO scenes: Combine models from throughout the book to construct your new favourite LEGO playscene.The perfect LEGO gift: Treat young builders to the ultimate collection of LEGO build ideas to enable their creativity and building skills!This book features build ideas previously bundled separately in other How to Build LEGO titles:How to Build LEGO DinosaursHow to Build LEGO HousesHow to Build LEGO CarsHow to Build LEGO AnimalsHow to Build LEGO RobotsWith LEGO How to Build Everything! you really can build... everything!© 2025 The LEGO Group

Objev podobné jako LEGO How to Build Everything! - Hannah Dolan, Jessica Farrell, Nate Dias

An insightful and funny picture book about trying to make new friends as the new dog in town and the courage it takes to face a problem “nose to nose," from the critically acclaimed author-illustrator of How Do You Dance? Multiple starred reviews! "A lovely read full of heart and lessons about friendship, delivered with playful comedy." (Booklist starred review) Toby is the new dog on the block, and he can’t wait to meet his neighbors. But his attempts to make friends go largely un-sniffed by his busy neighborhood, and Toby finds being new isn’t so easy. At least he finds a nice, smelly ball at the park. There’s just one problem: The ball actually belongs to another pup, Pancake, who desperately wants it back. Toby tries his best to explain his mistake, but when his messages get misunderstood, the neighborhood rumors fly: Toby is a bad dog! Beware! Toby doesn’t know if he’ll ever make a friend, but hopefully by being brave and taking a chance, he can make things right. This pooch-filled story by critically acclaimed author Thyra Heder playfully unveils the currents of communication happening all around us and champions the courage it takes to confront a problem “nose to nose.”

Objev podobné jako Nose to Nose - Thyra Heder

Nick Brooks, award-winning filmmaker and author of Promise Boys, mixes out-of-this-world sci-fi with contemporary themes of friendship, community, and social justice in this hit middle-grade series. Ferrous City is suddenly a lot more interesting—in fact, a little too interesting for Ethan Fairmont. Ethan’s beloved neighborhood is full of new faces. Lifelong residents are being priced out of their homes, and new businesses are replacing old favorites. At school, Ethan finds a rival in new-kid Fatima, an inventor who is just as science savvy as him. She even has TWO patents! Then there’s the mysterious real estate agent with way too many questions for Ethan. Not to mention the extraterrestrial-obsessed Jodie and his “Aliens Are Here” club. It’s all too much for Ethan and he begins to miss Cheese, his adorable six-eyed alien pal, even more. Fortunately for Ethan and his friends Kareem and Juan Carlos, distraction comes in the form of a top-secret project. Cheese left a communication device under Ethan’s bed before exiting the planet. There’s just one problem: they can’t figure out how it works! As Ferrous City continues to change and eyes are everywhere, will the trio be able to keep their secret and reach Cheese, or is something nefarious brewing right next door? E.T. meets Stranger Things in the second title of this unforgettable sci-fi adventure series, perfect for readers ages 8 to 12.

Objev podobné jako Too Many Interesting Things Are Happening to Ethan Fairmont - Nick Brooks

Why does rain make chocolate more expensive? How does music make people spend more? Where does gold grow on trees? Who tried to sell the Eiffel tower? Find these answers to these questions and many more in this book full of money facts from around the world, from ancient coins to cryptocurrency. Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

Objev podobné jako 100 Things to Know About Money - Alice James, Lan Cook, Victoria Williams, Micaela Tapsell

Be inspired by this fun compilation sketchbook of four favorite volumes from Quarry Books'' 20 Ways series!Designed to offer artists, designers, and doodlers a fun and sophisticated collection of illustration fun, each spread features 20 inspiring illustrated examples of 135 themes, over 3600 drawings total! From trees and flowers to animals and sea creatures and everything in between. Don''t worry, there''s tons of room for you to draw your own versions of these amazing doodles right on the pages.This is not a step-by-step technique book - within the pages you''ll find drawings simplified, modernized, and reduced to the most basic elements, showing you how simple abstract shapes and forms create the building blocks of any item that you want to draw. Each of the 20 interpretations provides a different, interesting approach to drawing a single item, providing loads of inspiration for your own drawing. These four artists each have a uniquely creative style, resulting in an engaging and motivational practice book that provides a new take on the world of sketching, doodling, and designing.

Objev podobné jako 20 Ways to Draw Everything

Discover a COLORFUL menagerie of CUTE cardboard animals, all of which can EASILY be crafted by REPURPOSING and RECYCLING the cardboard and egg boxes you have in your bin!Transform everyday items you might otherwise throw away into fun, imaginative projects for kids. With clear, step-by-step instructions and helpful tips throughout, this eco-friendly crafting book is perfect for sparking creativity while teaching kids about recycling and the wonders of nature. The animals are organized by five distinct habitats, providing an educational experience as children craft. In the Safari, cardboard tubes become a pride of lions, alongside a zebra, giraffe, rhino, and flamingo. Then, explore the Jungle, with playful chimpanzees and orangutans. In the Snow, a delightful family of penguins made of egg cartons awaits, along with a seal, walrus and polar bear. The Aviary is home to chattering parrots, lovebirds, and even a bald eagle. Finally, dive into the Aquarium, where manta rays, stingrays, dolphins, jellyfish, and octopuses come to life. Children can also create enclosures and scenery for their animals, from trees and rocks to icebergs, grass, and flowers—transforming their cardboard zoo into a complete, imaginative world.

Objev podobné jako Make Your Own Zoo: 35 projects to make - Tracey Radford

Hudební CD - Trio Sato-San To je složené ze zkušených hudebníků - Thom Herian (bicí, samples loops), Oskar Török (trumpeta, klávesy) a Jaromír Honzák (kontrabas). Trio Sato-San To je složené ze zkušených hudebníků - Thom Herian (bicí, samples amp; loops), Oskar Török (trumpeta, klávesy) a Jaromír Honzák (kontrabas). Na svém debutovém albu nazvaném Salep potvrzují svou výjimečnou originalitu a experimentální přístup. Salep znamená lahodný nápoj, který se připravuje ze speciálních ingrediencí a ojedinělým způsobem. A přesně tak postupovali Sato-San To při tvorbě své desky, která je sestavena ze tři roky zrajícího materiálu. Na albu hostuje například kytarista Petr Zelenka, Jan Chmelarčík na zheng a francouzský MC alžírského původu Al Amdiez. Seznam stop Intro / Zheng Orient / Shinning / Karmapa Chenno / Salep / Uppsala / Alibaba / Mahatma / Project X / Ministr / Somellier / Outro

Objev podobné jako Sato-San To: Salep - CD (MAM478-2)

From The Big Issue's popular section, this collection features 50 remarkable women writing letters to their younger selves.

Objev podobné jako Letter to My Younger Self: Inspirational Women - Jane Graham

This is the first book to be published on one of the greatest American designers of the 20th century, who was as famous for his work in film as for his corporate identity and graphic work. Saul Bass (1920-1996) created some of the most compelling images of American postwar visual culture. Having extended the remit of graphic design to include film titles, he went on to transform the genre. His best-known works include a series of unforgettable posters and title sequences for films such as Alfred Hitchcock''s Vertigo and Otto Preminger''s The Man with the Golden Arm and Anatomy of a Murder. He also created some of the most famous logos and corporate identity campaigns of the century, including those for major companies such as AT&T, Quaker Oats, United Airlines and Minolta. His wife and collaborator, Elaine, joined the Bass office in the late 1950s. Together they created an impressive series of award-winning short films, including the Oscar-winning Why Man Creates, as well as an equally impressive series of film titles, ranging from Stanley Kubrick’s Spartacus in the early 1960s to Martin Scorsese’s Cape Fear and Casino in the 1990s. Designed by Saul Bass''s daughter Jennifer and written by distinguished design historian Pat Kirkham, who knew Saul Bass, this book contains more than 1,400 illustrations, many from the Bass archive and never published before, providing an in-depth account of one of the leading graphic artists of the 20th century. This definitive study is eagerly anticipated by design and film enthusiasts.

Objev podobné jako Saul Bass - Pat Kirkham, Jennifer Bass

Harrison Scott Key, winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor, tells the shocking, “shot through with sharp humor” (The Washington Post), spiritually profound story of his journey through hell and back when infidelity threatens his marriage.One gorgeous autumn day, Harrison discovers that his wife—the sweet, funny, loving mother of their three daughters, a woman “who’s spent just about every Sunday of her life in a church”—is having an affair with a family friend. This revelation propels the hysterical, heartbreaking events in How to Stay Married, casting our narrator onto “the factory floor of hell,” where his wife was now in love with a man who “wears cargo shorts, on purpose.” What will he do? Kick her out? Set fire to all her panties in the yard? Beat this man to death with a gardening implement? Ask God for help in winning her back? Armed only with a sense of humor and a hunger for the truth, Harrison embarks on a hellish journey into his past, seeking answers to the riddles of faith and forgiveness. Through an absurd series of escalating confessions and betrayals, Harrison reckons with his failure to love his wife in the ways she needed most, resolves to fight for his family, and in a climax almost too ridiculous to be believed, finally learns that love is no joke. “A fiercely memorable account of marital devotion against all odds” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), How to Stay Married is a comic romp unlike any in contemporary literature, a wild ride through the hellscape of marriage and the mysteries of mercy.

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From the author of the million-copy selling Shout!: The Beatles in Their Generation and the bestselling John Lennon: The Life comes a revealing portrait of George Harrison, the most undervalued and mysterious Beatle. Despite being hailed as one of the best guitarists of his era, George Harrison, particularly in his early decades, battled feelings of inferiority. He was often the butt of jokes from his bandmates owing to his lower-class background and, typically, was allowed to contribute only one or two songs per Beatles album out of the dozens he wrote. Now, acclaimed Beatles biographer Philip Norman examines Harrison through the lens of his numerous self-contradictions. Compared to songwriting luminaries John Lennon and Paul McCartney he was considered a minor talent, yet he composed such masterpieces as ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ and ‘Here Comes the Sun’, and his solo debut album All Things Must Pass achieved enormous success, appearing on many lists of the 100 best rock albums ever. Modern music critics place him in the pantheon of Sixties guitar gods alongside Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards and Jimmy Page. Harrison railed against the material world yet wrote the first pop song complaining about income tax. He spent years lovingly restoring his Friar Park estate as a spiritual journey, but quickly mortgaged the property to help rescue a film project that would be widely banned as sacrilegious, Monty Python’s Life of Brian. Harrison could be fiercely jealous, but not only did he stay friends with Eric Clapton when Clapton fell in love with Harrison's wife, Pattie Boyd, the two men grew even closer after Clapton walked away with her.Unprecedented in scope and filled with numerous colour photos, this rich biography captures George Harrison at his most multi-faceted: devoted friend, loyal son, master guitar-player, brilliant songwriter, cocaine addict, serial philanderer, global philanthropist, student of Indian mysticism, self-deprecating comedian and, ultimately, iconic artist and man beloved by millions.

Objev podobné jako George Harrison - Philip Norman

From the premiere Beatles biographer—author of the New York Times bestseller John Lennon: The Life and Shout!: The Beatles in Their Generation—a rare and “absorbing biography” (Wall Street Journal) of George Harrison, the most misunderstood and mysterious Beatle, based on decades-long research and unparalleled access to inside sources.Despite being hailed as one of the best guitarists of his era, George Harrison, particularly in his early decades, battled feelings of inferiority. He was often the butt of jokes from his bandmates owing to his lower-class background and, typically, was allowed to contribute only one or two songs per Beatles album out of the dozens he wrote. Now, Philip Norman examines Harrison through the lens of his numerous self-contradictions in this “keen and lovely tribute” (Booklist, starred review). Compared to songwriting luminaries John Lennon and Paul McCartney he was considered a minor talent, yet he composed such masterpieces as “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and “Here Comes the Sun,” and his solo debut album All Things Must Pass appears on many lists of the 100 best rock albums ever. Modern music critics place him in the pantheon of sixties guitar gods alongside Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, and Jimmy Page. Harrison railed against the material world yet wrote the first pop song complaining about income tax. He spent years lovingly restoring his Friar Park estate as a spiritual journey, but quickly mortgaged the property to help rescue a film project that would be widely banned as sacrilegious, Monty Python’s Life of Brian. Harrison could be fiercely jealous, but not only did he stay friends with Eric Clapton when Clapton fell in love with Harrison’s wife, Pattie Boyd, the two men grew even closer after Clapton walked away with her. Unprecedented in scope and filled with numerous color photos, this rich biography captures George Harrison at his most multi-faceted: devoted friend, loyal son, master guitar player, brilliant songwriter, cocaine addict, serial philanderer, global philanthropist, student of Indian mysticism, self-deprecating comedian, and, ultimately, iconic artist and man beloved by millions.

Objev podobné jako George Harrison - Philip Norman

Why do Agatha Christie’s novels continue to inspire each generation? The answer is the quality and range of her puzzles: her rich and varied structures of deception.Christie broke the mould of detective fiction and rewrote the implicit rules of the whodunnit. Agatha Christie: Plots, Clues and Misdirections examines Christie’s skills as a whodunnit writer. It analyses her methods in setting her puzzles. It shows how she uses a combination of diverse plots, cunning clues and subtle misdirections. In the sheer variety and profusion of each of these elements Christie is without peer, and her combining genuine puzzles with entertaining narratives has never been surpassed.In this unique analysis of how Christie sets her puzzles, two medical professionals and enthusiastic Christie fans explore the greatest of Christie’s deceptions – the impression that her writing is simple.

Objev podobné jako Agatha Christie: Plots, Clues and Misdirections - Sally and Tony Hope

Huh? What exactly do you mean by that…Harrison Perkins, a senior research fellow for the Craig Centre for the Study of the Westminster Standards, introduces us to some of the main themes of Reformed theology in this addition to the Track series.  Starting with its principal foundations – the grace and love of God – Harrison goes on to tackle some of the trickier aspects of Reformed theology, such as predestination. With a clear and comprehendible explanation, he demonstrates how these doctrines apply to the life of the believer.  Contents:Why Study Reformed Theology?The Grace of GodThe Sovereign Love of GodThe Word of GodThe People of GodThe Experience of God’s GraceAppendix A: Next StepsAppendix B: Further Reading Appendix C Glossary of Terms Track is a series of books designed to disciple the next generation in the areas of culture, doctrine, and the Christian life. While the topics addressed aren’t always simple, they are communicated in a manner that is.  With the intention of the content being absorbed, examined and applied, each chapter includes a summary of the main point, and reflection questions that can be used individually, in 1–2–1 mentoring or in a group setting. Â

Objev podobné jako Track: A Student's Guide to Living Out Reformed Theology - Harrison Perkins

The first monograph on an important young American artist, generously illustrated with color images of his work.In his sculptures and installations, Matthew Angelo Harrison (b. 1989) engages with the legacies of racism and colonialism, parsing their contemporary connections to labor in the United States through an evolving visual language. With works that merge manufacturing technologies with the formal concerns of modernism and minimalism, the artist questions ideas of authorship and reproduction. Harrison''s sculptures often include found objects--including traditional African figurines and auto industry ephemera--encased in resin blocks. Frozen and entombed, these sculptures appear as strangely haunted minimalist objects, both ancient and futuristic. This generously illustrated volume, published in conjunction with two major solo exhibitions, is the first monograph on an important young American artist. Another specter haunting Harrison''s work is that of Detroit''s defunct auto industry. A native of Detroit who once worked making prototypes in an auto manufacturing plant, Harrison sometimes employs precision machine-tooling techniques that are derived from those used by auto makers. In other works, Harrison replicates rare African masks and sculptures using hand-built, low-resolution 3D printing machines, rendering large-scale forms in wet clay--fragile, imperfect, and subject to glitches. In addition to color photos of HarrisonÂ’s work and images that illustrate the artistÂ’s relationship to Detroit, the book features essays by curators and art historians Jessica Bell Brown and Elena Filipovic, as well as a conversation between Harrison and musician and theorist DeForrest Brown, Jr., led by curator Taylor Renee Aldridge. ContributorsNatalie Bell, Elena Filipovic, Jessica Bell Brown, Taylor Renee Aldridge, DeForrest Brown Jr., Matthew Angelo HarrisonÂ

Objev podobné jako Matthew Angelo Harrison - Natalie Bell, Elena Filipovic

‘An enthralling guide to one of the world’s great cities – that blends history and insights into the present day from one of the most astute commentators on the politics of Istanbul'' PETER FRANKOPAN''A love letter to this ancient capital'' THE TIMESWalking along the crumbling defensive walls of Istanbul and talking to those he passes, Alexander Christie-Miller finds a distillation of the country’s history, a mirror of its present, and a shadow of its future.Caught between two seas and two continents, Istanbul lies at the centre of the most pressing challenges of our time. With environmental decay, rapacious development and tightening authoritarianism straining its social fabric to breaking point, it represents the precipitous moment civilizations around the world are currently facing.In and around its crumbling Byzantine-era fortifications, Alexander Christie-Miller meets people who are experiencing the looming crisis and fighting back, sometimes triumphing despite the odds.To the City seamlessly blends two narratives: the story of Turkey’s tumultuous recent past told through the lives of those who live around the walls, and the story of Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II’s siege and capture of the city in 1453. That event still looms large in Turkey, as Recep Tayyip Erdoğan like a latter-day sultan invokes its memory as part of his effort to transform the country in an echo of its imperial past.This is a meditation on the soul of Istanbul, a paean to its resilience and fortitude. Walk with Christie-Miller and see the danger, beauty and hope.''Deftly weaving together Istanbul’s past and present, Christie-Miller’s work is a beautifully written, nuanced examination of a city whose story is so often told in binaries''Louise Callaghan, Turkey and Middle East correspondent for the Sunday Times and author of Father of Lions Speak

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Named a Best Book of the Year by The Guardian, The Observer (London), Granata, and TLS, and a finalist for a World Fantasy Award. Acclaimed master of speculative fiction, fantasy, space opera, and literary realism and one of the most celebrated living British authors M. John Harrison has crafted a “masterpiece” (Helen MacDonald, author of H Is for Hawk) with this anti-memoir about the joys and perils of the writing life.M. John Harrison has produced one of the greatest bodies of fiction of any living British author. But is there even an M. John Harrison and if so, where do we find him? This is the question the author asks in this memoir-as-mystery, turning for clues to forty years of notetaking: “A note or it never happened. A note or you never looked.” Are these notebooks records of failed presence? How do they shine a light on a childhood in the industrial Midlands, a portrait of a young artist in counterculture London, on an adulthood of restless escape into hill and moorland landscapes? And do they tell us anything about the writing of books, each one so different from the last that it might have been written by another version of the author? With aphoristic daring and laconic prose, this “infectiously engaging” (The Times Literary Supplement, London) anti-memoir will fascinate and delight. It confirms M. John Harrison still further in his status as the most original British writer of his generation. “Wish I Was Here is a beautifully strange masterwork. It is as if M. John Harrison’s prose devises its own autobiography, while the figure of its author stands to one side tinkering at a eulogy for a dead cat, a manifesto against ruin porn, and a manual of operating procedures for creativity as funky as a Brian Eno card deck. How can this also produce a sublime fugue on memory and aging? Read it and see.” —Jonathan Lethem, author of Motherless Brooklyn and The Fortress of Solitude

Objev podobné jako Wish I Was Here - Harrison M.John