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Satyajit Ray first placed India on the map of world cinema with his 1955-classic Pather Panchali. In a career spanning nearly four decades and including twenty-seven feature films, Ray is undoubtedly the most-known Indian film-maker till date. It will probably not be an exaggeration to state that in Indian cinema Ray''s profiling of characters and his casting acumen resulted in some of the best on-screen performances it has ever seen. This book examines some of the most memorable characters put up by the maverick on the silver screen.

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Find out what happened when King Midas was granted his wish, how Icarus flew too close to the sun, and relive the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts in these stories of love, betrayal, infatuation and punishment. Greek Myths: Heroes and Heroines is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.Greek myths have been part of Western culture since they were first set down by the ancients and, as there is no one definitive account, the stories have been ripe for reinterpretation through the centuries. Classicist and writer Jean Menzies has brought together fifteen retellings of famous myths from the likes of Andrew and Jean Lang, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Emilie Kip Baker, each chosen for its clarity and vivacity. The result? An enlightening and lively volume of stories and a treat for all fans of Greek mythology.Discover even more mythology with Greek Myths: Gods and Goddesses edited by Jean Menzies.

Objev podobné jako Greek Myths: Heroes and Heroines - Jean Menziesová

Discover the magical myths and legendary heroes of Ancient Greece with award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams.Travel back in time with goat-footed Pan to explore the myths and legends of Ancient Greece. Meet the mighty gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and some of the worlds best-loved heroes and heroines. In this book you''ll find the stories of Perseus, slayer of Medusa the gorgon; tragic lovers Orpheus and Eurydice; daring Heracles who fearlessly completed twelve Labours and many more. The lively text and humorous cartoon style make these stories accessible and fun for younger readers.

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''Racily enjoyable'' Daily Telegraph''De Courcy brilliantly recreates the heady spirit of Cunard''s Paris . . . You feel she really might have been there'' Laura Freeman, The TimesDazzlingly beautiful, highly intelligent and an extraordinary force of energy, Nancy Cunard was an icon of the Jazz Age, said to have inspired half the poets and novelists of the twenties. Born into a life of wealth and privilege, yet one in which she barely saw her parents, Nancy rebelled against expectations and pursued a life in the arts. She sought the constant company of artists, writers, poets and painters, first in London''s Soho and Mayfair, and then in the glamorous cafes of 1920s Paris.This is the remarkable story of Nancy''s Paris life, filled with art, sex and alcohol. She became a muse to Wyndham Lewis, Constantin Brâncusi sculpted her, Man Ray photographed her and she played tennis with Ernest Hemingway. She had many love affairs, the most significant of which are included in this book: the American poet Ezra Pound, the novelists Aldous Huxley and Michael Arlen, the French poet Louis Aragon and finally and controversially the black American pianist Henry Crowder, with whom she ran her printing press in Paris. She ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A guide to the Greek and Roman Myths. It features a blend of stories, facts and quotations from ancient authors, and places ancient myths in a modern context, discussing the afterlives of the myths and the relevance of their messages. It includes factfiles on heroes and heroines and family trees of the gods.

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The stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are sprawling, dramatic and wonderfully strange; their lives intertwine with mortals and their behaviours fluctuate wildly from benevolent to violent, from didactic to fickle, from loving to enraged. Greek Myths: Gods and Goddesses is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.Classicist and author Jean Menzies captures the magic of Greek myths by drawing on a wide variety of vivid retellings from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, which bring to life the stories of Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, Hermes, Pandora and many more. Coupled with her own entertaining commentary, this is the perfect book for learning about the world of the Greek deities and a treat for all fans of Greek mythology. Discover even more mythology with Greek Myths: Heroes and Heroines edited by Jean Menzies.

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The heroes and heroines of Night Geometry and the Garscadden Trains, A. L. Kennedy''s first collection of stories, are small people - the kind who inhabit the silence in libraries, who never appear on screen and who never make the headlines. Often alone and sometimes lonely, her characters ponder the mysteries of sex and death... and the ability of public transport to affect our lives.

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Minx and Spanner are two cats who are living their best lives on the same street. They’re not friends, not yet, but one day they find themselves thrown together when they are suddenly catnapped by a ruthless gang of thieves!The gang are stealing pet cats and dogs around the area and selling them to new families who don’t know they already have owners. It’s a cat-astrophe!Minx and Spanner must now learn to trust each other to get away and figure a way out – and what are cats best at? Running, jumping and hiding. But will they succeed in getting away? And if they do, can they find their way back home to their families?Wonderfully illustrated by Dave Hill, this tale of new friendship, adventure and family is purr-fect for younger readers who love animal heroes and heroines!

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Age range 10 to 13 Tales of Greek mythology have entertained countless generations of young readers with their accounts of brave heroes and heroines and the monsters and marvels that they encounter. Greek Myths: A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys features six classic tales written especially for children by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

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A fascinating exchange between two giants of Indian cinema, revealing the inner workings of Satyajit Ray’s creative process and the vision that shaped world cinema. Two of Indian cinema’s most acclaimed auteurs, Satyajit Ray and Shyam Benegal, come together in this intimate dialogue, offering a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a cinematic genius. Based on Benegal’s 1985 documentary on Ray, this volume brings together the film’s script, excerpts from extended interviews, and a remarkable collection of visual material showcasing Ray’s work as a filmmaker, illustrator, designer, and writer. Through candid conversations, Ray reflects on his childhood and the philosophy behind his storytelling, providing an unparalleled look at his creative process. With one master filmmaker capturing another, the result is a deeply personal and layered portrait that moves beyond Ray’s films to reveal the man behind the camera. Satyajit Ray: A Film is both a historical document and a celebration of artistic legacy; a rare opportunity to witness a dialogue between two legends shaping the course of Indian and global cinema.

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A beautifully illustrated collection of profiles of more than 80 goddesses and other powerful women retold for children aged 7-9.Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this thrilling compendium of goddesses and heroines. With more than 30 stories about goddesses and powerful women, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in female figures from different cultures. This collection of tales for children aged 7-9 includes stories like how Japanese goddess of the dawn Ame-no-Uzume saved the day by dancing and how ancient Greek witch Medea helped to defeat a dragon. The enthralling stories introduce famous figures from around the world, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the goddesses and heroines themselves. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 30 beloved stories retold by award-winning author Dr Jean Menzies, with striking illustrations bringing the tales to life.This book on goddesses for children offers: - Over 80 profiles of women in mythology, covering famous classics and lesser-known stories.- Striking illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Katie Ponder.- A handy pronunciation guide listing all difficult-to-pronounce names for the reader''s convenience.- Stunning gold foil on the cover, making ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Goddesses and Heroines - Jean Menzies

This is the OCR-endorsed publication from Bloomsbury for the Latin A-Level (Group 4) prescription of Ovid''s Heroides, giving full Latin text, commentary and vocabulary for Heroides I lines 1–68, and Heroides VII lines 1–140, with a detailed introduction that also covers the prescribed text to be read in English.Ovid’s Heroides is a unique collection of poetry, in which famous mythological heroines write letters to the men who have abandoned them. They offer a new perspective on the otherwise male-centred mythological tradition. Heroides I (from Penelope) and VII (from Dido) respond to the most famous Classical epics, Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid, by presenting a new, less positive, angle on the two famous epic heroes. Through his heroines'' unique voices, Ovid plays with literary tradition, inviting us all to take a side: epic heroism or loyalty in love?Resources are available on the Companion Website.

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The Ramayana is one of the great epics of the ancient world, with versions spanning the cultures, religions and languages of Asia. Its story of Rama''s quest to recover his wife Sita from her abduction by Raavana, the Lord of the Underworld, has enchanted readers and audiences across the Eastern world for thousands of years. Daljit Nagra was captivated by his grandparents'' Punjabi version as a child, and has chosen to rejuvenate the story for a new generation of multicultural, multi-faith readers. By drawing on scenes originating in versions such as those from Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, as well as the better-known Indian Ramayanas, and by incorporating elements of Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain and secular versions, Nagra creates a consciously multicultural Ramayana. This dazzling version is both accessible and engaging, written in Nagra''s typically vibrant and eclectic language, and bursting with energy, pathos and humour.

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Blu-ray edice filmu Superman z roku 2025 v režii Jamese Gunna. Obsahuje český dabing, české titulky a pokročilé zvukové formáty. Součástí jsou rozsáhlé bonusové materiály v celkové délce přes 90 minut.

• Český dabing a české titulky
• Dolby Atmos a Dolby Digital zvuk
• Přes 90 minut exkluzivních bonusů
• Nový přístup Jamese Gunna k Supermanovi

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Kolekce obsahuje filmy Black Panther (2018) a jeho pokračování na dvou Blu-ray discích. Příběh sleduje prince T'Challu, který se po smrti otce stává králem Wakandy a přijímá identitu Black Pantera. Součástí jsou rozsáhlé bonusové materiály včetně vystřižených scén a dokumentů o Marvel Cinematic Universe.

• Kompletní kolekce obou filmů na 2 Blu-ray discích
• Bohaté bonusové materiály včetně vystřižených scén a dokumentů
• Vysoká obrazová a zvuková kvalita formátu Blu-ray
• Exkluzivní obsah Marvel Studios o propojení vesmíru

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“Ragunath’s transformation shows how one person’s choice to evolve can change the lives of so many. This book is real, funny, and inspirational.” —Jay Shetty The heartfelt memoir of Ray Raghunath Cappo, a legendary hardcore punk musician-turned-monk—and pioneer of the straight-edge movement—told with warmth, candor, and humor.Ray Cappo was a hardcore punk singer and pioneer of the straight-edge movement living on the Lower East Side of New York City in the ’80s, where his band Youth of Today played to packed clubs and touched thousands of people across the globe. But despite the accolades from fans, the popularity of his records, and the positivity he’d brought to the punk music scene, none of this success gave Ray joy. He felt stagnant, and he yearned for something more. This, along with his father’s untimely death, led him to abruptly quit the band and buy a one-way ticket to India in pursuit of the answers to life’s great mysteries. Living as a monk in the sacred city of Vrindavan and traveling across the country on a series of train trips, Ray embraced the rich, spiritual culture he discovered there. As his unusual adventure unfolded, he encountered extraordinary characters, witnessed deep acts of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This volume pays homage to Lee Miller (1907–77)―pioneer of Surrealist photography, war correspondent, muse and icon―and places her emphatically on a par with Man Ray (1890–1976), whose work tended to overshadow her both during her lifetime and subsequently. Through approximately 140 photographs by Miller and Man Ray, plus art works and archival imagery loaned by the Lee Miller Archives and Fondazione Marconi, Lee Miller & Man Ray: Fashion, Love, War reveals a deep but complicated relationship.Man Ray met Miller in the spring of 1929 at a Paris bar called the Bateau Ivre. Miller was seeking photography lessons; Ray said he didn't take students and was about to depart for a vacation in Biarritz. "So am I," she replied, becoming his apprentice and then lover. They soon established creative parity, and together discovered the solarization technique; solarized works by Miller were at the time frequently attributed to Man Ray. Alongside Miller’s iconic war photography, Fashion, Love, War also presents portraits by Man Ray of friends and important protagonists of the time, such as Max Ernst, Pablo Picasso, Giorgio de Chirico, Jean Cocteau and Salvador Dalí, and Surrealist portraits of Miller.

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Kompletní Blu-ray kolekce obsahuje všech osm sérií seriálu Hra o trůny na 36 discích. Série je natočena podle knižní předlohy George R. R. Martina a získala několik cen Emmy. Kolekce obsahuje český dabing a sleduje příběhy obyvatel fantasy světa Westeros.

• Kompletní kolekce všech 8 sérií na 36 Blu-ray discích
• Kvalitní český dabing pro pohodlné sledování
• Cenami Emmy ověnčený seriál v prémiovém formátu
• Obsahuje bonusové materiály a speciální edice

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Film Želvy Ninja na Blu-ray představuje kompletní edici na dvou discích obsahující 3D i 2D verzi. Příběh sleduje čtyři geneticky modifikované želvy bojující proti zločinci Trhačovi v New Yorku. Edice obsahuje rozsáhlé bonusové materiály včetně dokumentů a speciálních scén.

• Kompletní edice na 2 discích s 3D a 2D verzí
• Bohaté bonusové materiály včetně dokumentů a scén
• Vysoká kvalita obrazu a zvuku formátu Blu-ray
• Kultovní akční film s populárními postavami

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A heartbreaking and hilarious novel from the internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Anxious PeopleEveryone remembers the smell of their grandmother''s house. Everyone remembers the stories their grandmother told them. But does everyone remember their grandmother flirting with policemen? Driving illegally? Breaking into a zoo in the middle of the night? Firing a paintball gun from a balcony in her dressing gown? Seven-year-old Elsa does. Some might call Elsa''s granny ''eccentric'', or even ''crazy''. Elsa calls her a superhero. And granny''s stories, of knights and princesses and dragons and castles, are her superpower. Because, as Elsa is starting to learn, heroes and villains don''t always exist in imaginary kingdoms; they could live just down the hallway. As Christmas draws near, even the best superhero grandmothers may have one or two things they''d like to apologise for. And, in the process, Elsa can have some breath-taking adventures of her own . . .See what readers are saying''Such a magical book . . . his books are full of true gems; slivers of brilliance''Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Another wonderful read from Backman. He touches on some many topics with such kind nature, from the pressure to fit ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From New York Times bestselling author Corinne Michaels comes the second book in the Ember Falls series – a charming single mom, small town romance.***Miles Anderson is living his best life. He has great friends, a loving family, and he’s content. Mostly. He spent his entire childhood focused on making it in hockey, and when that didn’t happen, he moved on to his career as a headmaster and hockey coach. He’s steadfast in his goals…until Penelope Walker moves to Ember Falls. She’s a single mum with an adorable six-year-old son who he ends up coaching. However, Penny has zero interest in complicating her life, not when she’s already planning her escape.But Miles makes her smile and treats her son like his own. When they’re together, Penny forgets about her troubles and dreams of a life that she will never be able to have with him.It’s only a matter of time until the past comes knocking and she’ll have to leave…but it’s starting to feel like that could break her in the process.The second book in the Ember Falls series is a touching he falls first romance packed with sizzling passion, witty humour and a small town love story full of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Here and Now - Corinne Michaels

A modern fable, a post-apocalyptic romance, a gothic horror story; Angela Carter''s genre-defying fantasia Heroes and Villains includes an introduction by Robert Coover in Penguin Modern Classics.Sharp-eyed Marianne lives in a white tower made of steel and concrete with her father and the other Professors. Outside, where the land is thickly wooded and wild beasts roam, live the Barbarians, who raid and pillage in order to survive. Marianne is strictly forbidden to leave her civilized world but, fascinated by these savage outsiders, decides to escape. There, beyond the wire fences, she will discover a decaying paradise, encounter the tattooed Barbarian boy Jewel and go beyond the darkest limits of her imagination. Playful, sensuous, violent and gripping, Heroes and Villains is an ambiguous and deliriously rich blend of post-apocalyptic fiction, gothic fantasy, literary allusion and twisted romance.Angela Carter (1940-92) was born in Eastbourne and later evacuated to live with her grandmother in Yorkshire. She read English at Bristol University, and after escaping an early marriage went to live in Japan for a number of years. She wrote nine novels, which blend fantasy, science fiction and gothic, and is often referred to as a writer of magical realism. If you enjoyed Heroes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR 'Peopled with wonderful characters, it's funny, sad, poignant and heart-warming, a tough subject tenderly handled. Have some tissues handy' Choice Magazine Faced with losing everything, all that matters is Here and Now . . . Marigold has spent her life taking care of those around her, juggling family life with the running of the local shop, and being an all-round leader in her quiet yet welcoming community. When she finds herself forgetting things, everyone quickly puts it down to her age. But something about Marigold isn’t quite right, and it’s becoming harder for people to ignore. As Marigold’s condition worsens, for the first time in their lives her family must find ways to care for the woman who has always cared for them. Desperate to show their support, the local community come together to celebrate Marigold, and to show her that losing your memories doesn’t matter, when there are people who will remember them for you . . .Evocative, emotional and full of life, Here and Now is the most moving book you’ll read this year – from Sunday Times bestselling author Santa Montefiore.Praise for Santa Montefiore: 'Nobody does epic ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Film Wonka z roku 2023 vypráví původní příběh Willyho Wonky, geniálního vynálezce čokolády, který se snaží splnit si sen o vlastní čokoládovně. Příběh je založen na postavě z kultovní knihy Roalda Dahla. Distribuován je na 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray s českým dabingem a titulky.

• Krystalicky čistý obraz ve formátu 4K Ultra HD s HDR
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• Kompletní lokalizace včetně českého dabingu a titulků
• Vyprávění původu kultovní postavy Willyho Wonky

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Film Kouř je digitálně restaurovaný satirický muzikál z roku 1990 režiséra Tomáše Vorla st. Restaurování z originálního negativu zachovává autenticitu dobové technologie. Příběh sleduje idealistického inženýra v prostředí plném intrik a korupce.

• Digitální restaurování z originálního kamerového negativu
• Zvuk Dolby Digital z magnetického záznamu
• Zachování autentických dobových prvků zpracování
• Satirický muzikál s typickým humorem Divadla Sklep

Objev podobné jako Kouř (BLU-RAY) - digitálně restaurovaný film

New York Times Bestselling Author!The second Phoebe and Her Unicorn graphic novel!Summer is here, and Phoebe and Marigold are headed to drama camp. Phoebe’s expecting some quality time with her best friend, but in a surprise twist, Marigold has invited her sister, Florence Unfortunate Nostrils! While the unicorn sisters head to camp in a magical rainbow pod, Phoebe is stuck riding with her parents in their boring car, wondering where it all went wrong. But at Camp Thespis, there are more daunting tasks at hand: writing, producing, and acting in an entirely original play! The second Phoebe and Her Unicorn graphic novel is a sparkling tale of sisterhood and summer fun, as well as a reminder that sometimes it takes a bit of drama to recognize true friendship.

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The new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of The Mirror Visitor QuartetWelcome to the School of Here, an unsettling and peculiar place that is nonetheless familiar to us all. At Here, society is highly stratified: the pairs, friend groups, and outcasts are all ruled by a godlike prince. This year things are not at all as they seem. A self-effacing first-year student vanishes into thin air. A persecuted outsider delivers himself into permanent exile. A tyrannical upperclassman meets his match. A newly-minted prophetess tests her powers. And, behind the scenes, a cabal of students conducts a top-secret investigation into the unexplained phenomenon at the heart of it all.With Here, and Only Here, Christelle Dabos gives readers a novel that explores the difficulties of fitting in, and the private, individual choices that make up the sometimes abhorrent, always unpredictable collective.

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Tubbz kachnička zobrazuje postavu Tali Zorah Nar Rayya ze hry Mass Effect v humorném stylu. Figurka je oficiálně licencovaná, vyrobena z vinylu a měří 9 cm na výšku. Je určena pro sběratele a děti od 6 let, není vhodná do vody.

• Oficiálně licencovaná figurka z Mass Effect
• Detailní zpracování v humorném pojetí
• Vyrobeno z kvalitního vinylového materiálu
• První edice - exkluzivní sběratelský kousek

Objev podobné jako Tubbz kachnička Mass Effect Tali Zorah Nar Rayya První edice

Kniha - anglicky A heart-stopping new thriller from a major talent - Audra has finally left her abusive husband, taking the family car and her two children. Looking for a safe place to stay for the night she spots something in her rear-view mirror. A sheriff's cruiser is following her and the lights are flickering. Blue and red. Audra's escape is about to turn into a nightmare beyond her imagining...

Objev podobné jako Here and Gone (9781911215592)

In J. R. R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Silmarillion, Middle-earth endured cataclysmic wars and critical battles, causing great men, women and mystical creatures to arise, influence and shape the course of its history. Here in this book, Tolkien expert David Day examines the complexities surrounding Tolkien's portrayal of good and evil, and analyses Middle-earth's most celebrated heroes and the literary, historical and mythological sources that inspired their creation.This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

Objev podobné jako The Heroes of Tolkien: An Exploration of Tolkien´s Heroic Characters, and the Sources that Inspired his Work from Myth, Literature and History - David

''A brilliant, character-driven debut novel . . . An imaginative journey that''s absorbing, thoughtful and deeply humane'' GUARDIAN''LaCroix shows us the difficulties that mount for those on board from disease to rebellions to some travellers who come to doubt that they are even on a ship at all . . . Don''t just take my word for its brilliance'' NEWSCIENTIST‘A rousing achievement ... What makes Here and Beyond stand out is its dedication to character, richness of emotion, and a tender eye for the humanity of all’ COURTTIA NEWLAND______________________________________________Earthworld is a thing of the past. Welcome to the future.After the collapse of life on Earth as it once was known, 600 people are selected for passage on Shipworld, a spacecraft charting a 360-year voyage to a new planet. Their mission will see generation after generation born, living and dying on board – until one day their descendants finally step foot on the ‘Super Earth’ that might offer the last chance for humankind’s survival.But life aboard Shipworld is far from a waiting game. The spacecraft promises a world of its own, a harmonious system free of class distinctions and wealth accumulation. Yet with each new generation comes daunting challenges to the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Here and Beyond - Hal LaCroix

''A brilliant, character-driven debut novel . . . An imaginative journey that''s absorbing, thoughtful and deeply humane'' GUARDIAN''LaCroix shows us the difficulties that mount for those on board from disease to rebellions to some travellers who come to doubt that they are even on a ship at all . . . Don''t just take my word for its brilliance'' NEWSCIENTIST‘A rousing achievement ... What makes Here and Beyond stand out is its dedication to character, richness of emotion, and a tender eye for the humanity of all’ COURTTIA NEWLAND______________________________________________Earthworld is a thing of the past. Welcome to the future.After the collapse of life on Earth as it once was known, 600 people are selected for passage on Shipworld, a spacecraft charting a 360-year voyage to a new planet. Their mission will see generation after generation born, living and dying on board – until one day their descendants finally step foot on the ‘Super Earth’ that might offer the last chance for humankind’s survival.But life aboard Shipworld is far from a waiting game. The spacecraft promises a world of its own, a harmonious system free of class distinctions and wealth accumulation. Yet with each new generation comes daunting challenges to the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Here and Beyond - Hal LaCroix

One June day in 1955 Alejandra, last of a noble yet decaying Argentinian dynasty, shoots her father, locks herself up with his body, and sets fire to them both. What caused this act of insanity? Does the answer lie with Martin, her troubled lover, Bruno, the writer who worshipped her mother, or with her father Fernando himself, demonic creator of the strange 'Report on the Blind'? Their lives entwine in Ernesto Sabato's dark epic of passion, philosophy and paranoia in Buenos Aires.

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Inspired by a true story, set against the heady backdrop of jazz-filled, mob-ruled New Orleans, The Axeman’s Jazz by Ray Celestin is a gripping thriller announcing a major talent in historical crime fiction.Winner of the CWA New Blood Dagger for Best Debut Crime Novel of the YearRecommended on the Radio 2 Arts Show with Claudia WinklemanShortlisted for Theakston''s Crime Novel of the Year AwardNew Orleans, 1919. As a dark serial killer – the Axeman – stalks the city, three individuals set out to unmask him:Detective Lieutenant Michael Talbot – heading up the official investigation, but struggling to find leads, and harbouring a grave secret of his own.Former detective Luca d’Andrea – now working for the mafia, his need to solve the mystery of the Axeman is every bit as urgent as that of the authorities.And Ida – a secretary at the Pinkerton Detective Agency. Obsessed with Sherlock Holmes and dreaming of a better life, she stumbles across a clue which lures her and her musician friend, Louis Armstrong, into the case – and into terrible danger . . .As Michael, Luca and Ida each draw closer to discovering the killer’s identity, the Axeman himself will issue a challenge to the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Axeman's Jazz - Ray Celestin

All systems fail. All societies crumble. All worlds end.In the authoritarian Federation, there is a plot to assassinate and replace the President, a man who has downloaded his mind to a succession of new bodies to maintain his grip on power. Meanwhile, on the fringes of a Western Europe that has renounced human governance in favour of ostensibly more efficient, objective, and peaceful AI Prime Ministers, an experimental artificial mind is malfunctioning, threatening to set off a chain of events that may spell the end of the Western world.As the Federation and the West both start to crumble, Lilia, the brilliant scientist whose invention may be central to bringing down the seemingly immortal President, goes on the run, trying to break out from a near-impenetrable web of Federation surveillance. Her fate is bound up with a worldwide group of others fighting against the global status quo.Each of them must navigate seemingly insurmountable dangers and threats to remain free and, ultimately, put humanity''s future back into its own hands.Nebula Award, Ray Bradbury Prize and Arthur C. Clarke Award finalist and Locus Award winner Ray Nayler returns with a gripping technological thriller.

Objev podobné jako Where the Axe is Buried - Ray Nayler

A stunning gift book drawing together legendary poems - classic and contemporary - from around the world. Compiled by bestselling anthologist Ana Sampson and illustrated throughout in black and white by award-winning former children''s laureate Chris Riddell. Folklore and tales have been the lifeblood of every culture worldwide since the beginning of time. Similarly, legends have traversed this passage, believed to have a speck of truth nestled at their heart. Heroes and Villains pays homage to the glittering royal courts and journey through ancient landscapes and perilous voyages, meeting Arthur and Guinevere, the Queen of Sheba, Kubla Khan, Robin Hood, Joan of Arc, and Mulan along the way.In this poetry collection you will also meet mythical beings such as the phoenix, yeti, dragon and kraken, as we witness them leap from travellers'' tales and compendiums into the world of verse.

Objev podobné jako Heroes and Villains - Sampson Ana

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER! Get ready for 20 brand-new, tongue-in-cheek tales from Greek mythology, as told by the team behind the smash hit podcast.Want to know the greatest feats and the funniest secrets of the gods and heroes of Greek mythology? You’re in the right place. Told in the hilarious, kid-friendly voice that’s sent the Greeking Out podcast to the top of the charts, these stories of heroic victories, perilous adventures, and plain old mischief are sure to delight kids and adults alike. Plus, fans of the Percy Jackson series will love discovering the real myths behind their favorite (and least favorite) characters.In this book, you’ll encounter a god kidnapped by pirates, sheep used as camouflage, a super-shiny fleece, some dangerous metalworking, the world’s most perfect animal, a really heavy boulder, and much more.Dynamic, playful illustrations coupled with laugh-out-loud storytelling and real information about ancient Greece—delivered by the all-knowing Oracle of Wi-Fi—make this collection of fabulous fables an essential addition to your library.  Complete your collection with Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths.

Objev podobné jako Greeking Out Heroes and Olympians - Jillian Hughes, Kenny Curtis

‘Here and There’ takes a light-hearted look at the author’s favourite wildlife moments at home and abroad, including some of the unexpected encounters he has had along the way.It starts with an appraisal of the relationships between man and animals leading to a look at wildlife around the home, garden and the surrounding countryside. Adventures abroad track big cats such as lions, tigers, jaguars and pumas, colourful birds like bower birds and hummingbirds, snakes whether or not poisonous and lizards, also butterflies, moths and other insects. A review about natural colour variations is included and relates to albino badgers through to black adders and others.There is a special look at mammals like ourselves and more primitive ones including monotremes (such as echidnas) and marsupials (such as kangaroos) and the differences between warm and cold-blooded animals. A study about the effects of heathland fires on wildlife makes for special observations too.Joint visits onto Dorset lowland heaths especially with young people looking for snakes and lizards and other creatures provides the most enduring memory of all, and is the overall motive for writing this book, recognising that the future of our wildlife will eventually rest with them.

Objev podobné jako Here and There - Adrian Middleton

This book provides a biographical account of 15 legendary chiefs, including their struggles. The Indians lived in their own land, where they hunted buffalo and gathered food, according to their own traditions and customs. The soldiers then arrived to eject them from their territory. The government breached its promises, and the Indians were relocated to a reservation. One may argue that this is where the racial gap first emerged. Whites contrasted with brown and black. Here are the biographies of some well-known leaders, including Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and Red Cloud, as well as less well-known figures like Two Strike, Dull Knife, Hole-in-the-Day, Tamahay, and Gall. This book is a real eye-opener, with lovely black-and-white portraits as its highlights. Charles A. Eastman (Ohiyesa), who was raised as a Santee Sioux in the 1860s and 1870s, published eleven books in an effort to dispel misconceptions that white people held about Indians and to foster understanding between the two races. He provides brief biographies of 15 notable Indian leaders in the current edition, most of whom were Sioux, and some of them, like Red Cloud and Rain-in-the-Face, were the author's colleagues and acquaintances.

Objev podobné jako Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains - Charles A. Eastman

A deft, musical debut poetry collection about the disabling effects of illness, rupture, and inheritance—informed both by Yoruba divinatory systems and violent Western medical understandings of the Black body. If I Gather Here and Shout summons Yoruba divinatory rituals into a hospital room. Incantatory verses accumulate alongside personal and historical “figures” of illness and death to illuminate the tensions between legibility and meaning-making that emerge when an ill Black body is processed through a Western medical context. With intimate knowledge of how ancestral memory aches and sings in the body, Funto Omojola invokes a lamenting chorus in the ceremony of survival.

Objev podobné jako If I Gather Here and Shout - Funto Omojola

A rich account of the worldÂ’s leading science prize told through the lives it has changed, the controversies it has generated, and the impact it has made on the public.In a world where the work of science largely remains inscrutable to the general public, the Nobel Prize confers a degree of intelligibility like no other honor. Our best-known and most prestigious award for individual scientific achievement, the Nobel attaches a brilliant face to a story of profound discovery, making moving headlines. In Geniuses, Heroes, and Saints, Massimiano Bucchi tells an equally compelling story of the NobelÂ’s transformation of science into an epic pursuit legible both to the field and to the public, bound up with the currents of historical change. Three main narratives characterize the Nobel. The scientist as genius, portrayed as a creative visionary, an exceptional intellect reflecting a solitary and romantic ideal of great communicative impact. The scientist as national hero acts as a surrogate of competition among nations in a peaceful, rational contest. The scientist as saint shines with moral exceptionality, a figure worthy of celebration and worship, known for virtues such as modesty, humility, and total dedication, body and soul, to the scientific enterprise. Whether the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Geniuses, Heroes, and Saints - Massimiano Bucchi, Tania Aragona

In Walking & Talking John Dixon Hunt explores the here of the earth beneath our feet and, in a hinterland of thought and conversation, the elsewhere of the mind. He takes us on multiple journeys to both worlds in the company of great writers and artists: John Evelyn on his ascent of a lively Vesuvius in 1645; Daniel Defoe on his disappointing visit to Buxton and the Devil’s Arse; John Gay and William Hogarth in London; and Charles Dickens and the ‘inexhaustible food for speculation’ of Victorian street-life. In pursuit of elsewhere, the author follows mysterious, sometimes hidden paths (of the sort that native Australians call ‘dream tracks’), to reveal more malleable landscapes where walking indulges the mind as much as the body. It’s a place where landscape, poetry and thought cohere – sometimes literally in the sculpture of Ian Hamilton Finlay – where carefully plotted gardens invite the walker to enter a world of curated make-believe and city streets have as many stories as there are people. On wild Lakeland fells or in urban wandering, from the land of Wordsworth and Wainwright to the great wall of Teardrop Park by the site of New York’s twin towers, and from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Walking & Talking on the here and elsewhere - John Dixon Hunt

Toaletní voda Here And Now je oslavou přítomného okamžiku – svěží, sebevědomá a smyslná zároveň. V úvodu vás okamžitě zaujmou jiskřivé tóny bergamotu, aromatického kardamomu a zeleného akordu borovice, které dodávají vůni energii a svěžest. Srdce kompozice rozkvétá v harmonii levandule a pelargonie, jejichž spojení přináší eleganci, jemnou květinovou stopu a lehce aromatický charakter. Základ vůně je hluboký a hřejivý – cedrové dřevo, pižmo a mech vytvářejí smyslnou, dlouhotrvající stopu, která působí mužně a nezapomenutelně. Here And Now je vůně pro muže, který žije přítomností, dokáže ocenit každý okamžik a svou energií i charismatem zanechává stopu všude, kde se objeví. Vůně byla uvedena na trh v roce 2023.

Objev podobné jako s.Oliver Here And Now For Men - EDT 30 ml

In Athens, crowds flock to witness the most shocking trial of the ancient world. The royal family is mired in scandal. Phaedra, young bride of King Theseus, has accused her stepson, Hippolytus of rape.He's a prince, a talented horseman, a promising noble with his whole life ahead of him. She's a young and neglected wife, the youngest in a long line of Cretan women with less than savoury reputations.The men of Athens must determine the truth. Who is guilty, and who is innocent?But the women know truth is a slippery thing. After all, this is the age of heroes and the age of monsters. There are two sides to every story, and theirs has gone unheard.Until now.

Objev podobné jako The Heroines - Laura Shepperson

In Athens, crowds flock to witness the most shocking trial of the ancient world. The royal family is mired in scandal. Phaedra, young bride of King Theseus, has accused her stepson, Hippolytus of rape.He's a prince, a talented horseman, a promising noble with his whole life ahead of him. She's a young and neglected wife, the youngest in a long line of Cretan women with less than savoury reputations. The men of Athens must determine the truth.Who is guilty, and who is innocent?But the women know truth is a slippery thing. After all, this is the age of heroes and the age of monsters. There are two sides to every story, and theirs has gone unheard.Until now.

Objev podobné jako The Heroines - Laura Shepperson

In Athens, crowds flock to witness the most shocking trial of the ancient world. The royal family is mired in scandal. Phaedra, young bride of King Theseus, has accused her stepson, Hippolytus of rape.He's a prince, a talented horseman, a promising noble with his whole life ahead of him. She's a young and neglected wife, the youngest in a long line of Cretan women with less than savoury reputations.The men of Athens must determine the truth. Who is guilty, and who is innocent?But the women know truth is a slippery thing. After all, this is the age of heroes and the age of monsters. There are two sides to every story, and theirs has gone unheard.Until now.

Objev podobné jako The Heroines - Laura Shepperson

AN IN-WORLD GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS' MOST POWERFUL HEROES AND VILLAINS. Meet Marvel Comics' greatest heroes and villains in this restored journal, narrated by Nick Fury.

Objev podobné jako Marvel Heroes and Villains - Ned Hartley

Management Accounting is a market-leading textbook that offers comprehensive coverage of cost and management accounting, understanding information for decision making, planning and controlling budgets and reporting, and understanding performance management in a strategic context. The much anticipated seventh edition places special emphasis on employability skills, and spotlights latest environmental, social and governance considerations. The book offers a balanced discussion of management accounting theory and practice and has been tailored specifically to courses across the UK and Europe. Retaining its student-friendly writing style and practical approach, it is the ideal text for students studying management accounting, from introductory through to advanced levels. Key Features:Clear, user-friendly styleFocus on Practice boxes in every chapter illustrate precisely how management accounting theory affects companies, using examples from well-known companies and industry sectors.Management Accounting in Action dialogues demonstrate topical issues in real world scenarios.Chapter links throughout provide quick cross-referencing to show the connections between topics.Review Questions designed to test you on material learned in a more formal style. New to this Edition:Brand new Focus on Employability boxes based on the CGMA Competency Framework to showcase the variety of job roles within the field of accountancy, and to highlight key skills they may require.Updated discussions and new ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Management Accounting, 7e - Carsten Rohde, Will Seal, Ray Garrison, Karen Mustard, Eric Noreen

The Spirits of the Dead all face finaljudgment. Some know where they’re going and some don’t. But theQueen of Spirits waits with a promise: come to her and she will spare you yourfate, for a price. Are you willing topay? Critically-acclaimed, groundbreakingwriter/artist RAY FAWKES tells his most horrifying taleyet. Collects QUEEN OF SPIRITS 1 through5

Objev podobné jako Underwinter: Queen of Spirits - Ray Fawkes

The eighth edition of the highly regarded botany textbook Raven Biology of Plants by Ray F. Evert and Susan E. Eichhorn offers the most significant revision in the book''s history. Every topic has been updated with information from the most recent primary literature. The chapters have been carefully reorganized, with extensive updating of the Diversity Section and the Angiosperm Plant Body Section. The text also includes new photos, illustrations and chapter openers, making the text even more accessible and engaging.Biology of Plants presents an emphasis on the interrelationships of growth and development, structure and function, and evolution and ecology. A highlight of the new edition is a set of 8 new ecology essays that showcase ecologically relevant stories to bring the concepts to life. They cover a range of topics, from "Google Earth: A Tool for Discovering and Protecting Biodiversity" to the "Doomsday Seed Vault: Securing Crop Diversity" and "Green Roofs: A Cool Alternative". In addition, a number of supplements will support both you and your students in using Biology of Plants to its full potential.

Objev podobné jako Raven Biology of Plants - Ray Evert, Susan E. Eichorn