season of skulls charles stross

Welcome to Britain under the New Management! The Prime Minister is an eldritch god of unimaginable power. Crime is plummeting, and almost every offense is punishable by death. And everywhere you look, there are people with strange powers, some of which they can control, and some, not so much.Hyperorganised and formidable, Eve Starkey defeated her boss, the louche magical adept and billionaire Rupert de Montfort Bigge, in a supernatural duel to the death. At least, she has reason to hope he''s dead. But though she''s now in charge of the Bigge Corporation, she''s not free of him yet. Through the fecklessness of her brother Imp, combined with the intricate feudal law of a tiny Channel Island, it would appear that unbeknownst to her, she was married to Bigge - and that proving his death and releasing herself from his arcane bindings will take years and cost millions. Then an emissary of the Prime Minister arrives with an offer that she absolutely can''t . . . well, you know.This is the final novel in the Laundry Files spin-off trilogy that began with Dead Lies Dreaming and continued with Quantum of Nightmares.Praise for the Laundry Files universe:''Grim, hilarious, inventive - make the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Brilliantly disturbing and funny at the same time'' Ben Aaronovitch on the Laundry Files''Tremendously good, geeky fun'' Telegraph on the Laundry FilesNEVER VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE DUTY . . .Bob Howard is a low-level techie working for a super-secret government agency. While his colleagues are out saving the world, Bob''s under a desk restoring lost data. His world was dull and safe - but then he went and got Noticed.Now, Bob is up to his neck in spycraft, parallel universes, dimension-hopping terrorists, monstrous elder gods and the end of the world. Only one thing is certain: it will take more than a full system reboot to sort this mess out . . .This is the first novel in the Laundry Files.Praise for this series:''Charles Stross owns this field, and his vast, cool intellect has launched yet another mad, sly entertainment that will strangle the hell out of anything else on offer right now'' Warren Ellis''Stross at the top of his game - which is to say, few do it better'' KIRKUS''Alternately chilling and hilarious'' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY''Ferociously enjoyable - SFX

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An occult assassin, an elderly royal and a living god face off in The Regicide Report, the thrilling final novel in Charles Stross' epic, Hugo Award-winning Laundry Files series.

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The skull is one of the most recognizable symbols of today''s contemporary visual culture. Since its 1970 s renaissance in the iconic album designs of bands such as the Grateful Dead, the skull has found its way into the visual vocabulary of urban life, adorning T-Shirts, badges and rock memorabilia as the ultimate symbol of anarchy and rebellion. Repurposed and recast by artists, illustrators and designers, it has become one of the most iconic cultural symbols of our time. In response to this cultural phenomenon, The Book of Skulls presents a cool visual guide to the skull, charting its rebirth through music and street fashion to become today s ultimate anti-establishment icon. From Black Sabbath to Cypress Hill, skater punk graffiti to Gothic tattoos, from high-couture to Hello Kitty and Dali to Damien Hirst, this book is the ultimate collection of cool and iconic skull motifs. Drawing together artwork from music, fashion, street art and graphic design The Book of Skulls is a celebration of one of today s most iconic cultural symbols.

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Hudební CD V rámci katalogové aktivity se v reedici na vinylech a CD objevují studiové desky německé power metalové legendy. Jedná se o nově zremasterované nahrávky, které jsou na CD vždy rozšířené o několik bonusových skladeb. Je mezi nimi i sedmé studiové album Pile Of Skulls z roku 1992. V rámci katalogové aktivity se v reedici na vinylech a CD objevují studiové desky německé power metalové legendy. Jedná se o nově zremasterované nahrávky, které jsou na CD vždy rozšířené o několik bonusových skladeb. Je mezi nimi i sedmé studiové album Pile Of Skulls z roku 1992.Jedná se o poslední nahrávku s kytaristou Alexem Morganem. Pocházejí z Hamburku, kde vznikli v roce 1976. Running Wild jsou jednou z nejpopulárnějších německých power metalových kapel. Zpočátku se v jejich textech objevovala satanská symbolika, později si osvojili historická témata a psali písně o pirátech. Ačkoli v roce 2009 oznámili ukončení činnosti, o tři roky později se vrátili a v roce 2016...

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LP vinyl V rámci katalogové aktivity se v reedici na vinylech a CD objevují studiové desky německé power metalové legendy. Jedná se o nově zremasterované nahrávky, které jsou na CD vždy rozšířené o několik bonusových skladeb. Je mezi nimi i sedmé studiové album Pile Of Skulls z roku 1992. V rámci katalogové aktivity se v reedici na vinylech a CD objevují studiové desky německé power metalové legendy. Jedná se o nově zremasterované nahrávky, které jsou na CD vždy rozšířené o několik bonusových skladeb. Je mezi nimi i sedmé studiové album Pile Of Skulls z roku 1992.Jedná se o poslední nahrávku s kytaristou Alexem Morganem. Pocházejí z Hamburku, kde vznikli v roce 1976. Running Wild jsou jednou z nejpopulárnějších německých power metalových kapel. Zpočátku se v jejich textech objevovala satanská symbolika, později si osvojili historická témata a psali písně o pirátech. Ačkoli v roce 2009 oznámili ukončení činnosti, o tři roky později se vrátili a v roce 2016...

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Publishing ahead of the final Laundry Files novel (The Regicide Report), this collection includes the short Laundry Files novel A Conventional Boy - inspired by the 1980s Satanic Panic - and two other other short stories in this joyous celebration of all things Laundry Files. For fans of Slow Horses and Stranger Things.

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In a world where magic has gone mainstream, a policewoman and a group of petty criminals are pulled into a heist to find a forbidden book of spells that should never be opened.A new adventure begins in the world of the Laundry Files. Dead Lies Dreaming presents a nightmarish vision of a Britain sliding unknowingly towards occult cataclysm . . .''Grim, hilarious, inventive - make the video game now please'' Tamsyn Muir

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Bob Howard is an IT specialist and field agent for the Laundry, the branch of Her Majesty''s secret service that deals with occult threats. Overworked and underpaid, Bob is used to his two jobs overflowing from a strict nine to five and, since his wife Mo has a very similar job description, he understands that work will sometimes follow her home, too. But when ''work'' involves zombie assassins and minions of a mad god''s cult, he realises things are spinning out of control. When a top-secret dossier goes missing and his boss Angleton is implicated, Bob must contend with suspiciously helpful Russian intelligence operatives and an unscrupulous apocalyptic cult before confronting the decades-old secret that lies at the heart of the Laundry: what is so important about the missing Fuller Memorandum? And why are all the people who know dying . . . ?

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Bob Howard used to fix computers for the Laundry - the branch of the British Secret Service that deals with otherworldly threats - but those days are over. He''s not only been promoted to active service but actually survived missions against cultists, enemy spies and tentacled horrors from other dimensions. Willingly or not, he''s on his way up in this dangerous organisation.When a televangelist with connections to 10 Downing Street seems able to work miracles, the Laundry takes an interest. But an agency that answers to the Prime Minister can''t spy on him themselves, and Bob''s shadowy superiors come up with a compromise - they hire ''freelancers'', with Bob in charge.British citizens who discover the occult are either forcibly recruited by the Laundry or disposed of, and Bob''s never heard of freelancers before. Officially they don''t exist. Anyone who''s big and bad enough to remain independent is going to be hard to handle, and Bob''s not too sure that the one-week ''people management'' course he was sent on in Milton Keynes is going to be enough . . .

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In the twenty-first century man created the Eschaton, a sentient artificial intelligence. It pushed Earth through the greatest technological evolution ever known, while warning that time travel is forbidden, and transgressors will be eliminated.Distant descendants of this ultra high-tech Earth live in parochial simplicity on the far-flung worlds of the New Republic. Their way of life is threatened by the arrival of an alien information plague known as the Festival. As forbidden technologies are literally dropped from the sky, suppressed political factions descend into revolutionary turmoil. A battle fleet is sent from Earth to destroy the Festival, but Spaceship engineer Martin Springfield and U.N. diplomat Rachel Mansour have been assigned rather different tasks. Their orders are to diffuse the crisis or to sabotage the New Republic''s war-fleet, whatever the cost, before the Eschaton takes hostile action on a galactic scale.

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SOME AGENTS HAVE ALL THE FUN. OTHERS SAVE THE WORLD. Bob Howard is an IT expert and occasional field agent for the Laundry, the branch of Her Majesty''s Secret Service that deals with occult threats. Dressed (grudgingly) in a tux and sent to the Caribbean, he must infiltrate a millionaire''s yacht in order to prevent him from violating a treaty that will bring down the wrath of an ancient underwater race upon humanity''s head. Partnered with a gorgeous American agent who''s actually a soul-sucking succubus from another dimension, Bob''s mission (should he choose to accept it) is to stop the bad guys, avoid getting the girl, and survive - shaken, perhaps, but not stirred.

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Publishing ahead of the final Laundry Files novel (The Regicide Report), this collection includes the short Laundry Files novel A Conventional Boy - inspired by the 1980s Satanic Panic - and two other other short stories in this joyous celebration of all things Laundry Files. For fans of Slow Horses and Stranger Things.

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Freya Nakamachi-47 has some major existential issues. She''s the perfect concubine, designed to please her human masters - hardwired to become aroused at the mere sight of a human male. There''s just one problem: she came off the production line a year after the human species went extinct. Whatever else she may be, Freya Nakamachi-47 is gloriously obsolete. What''s more, the rigid social hierarchy that has risen in the 200 years since the last human died, places beings such as Freya very near the bottom. So when she has a run-in on Venus with a murderous aristocrat, she needs passage off-world in a hurry - and can''t be too fussy about how she pays her way.But if Venus was a frying pan, Mercury is the fire - and soon she''s going to be running for her life. Because the job she''s taken as a courier has drawn her to the attention of powerful and dangerous people, and they don''t just want the package she''s carrying. They want her soul ...

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It was called in as a robbery at Hayek Associates, an online game company. So you can imagine Sergeant Sue Smith''s mood as she watches the video footage of the heist being carried out by a band of orcs and a dragon, and realises that the robbery from an online game company is actually a robbery from an online game.Just wonderful. Like she has nothing better to do. But online entertainment is big business, and when the bodies of real people start to show up, it''s clear that this is anything but a game. For Sue, computer coding expert Jack Reed, and forensic accountant Elaine Barnaby, the walls between the actual and the virtual are about to come crashing down. There is something very dangerous and very real going on at Hayek Associates, and those involved are playing for keeps. No cheats, no back doors, no extra lives - make a wrong call on this one and it''s game over.

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Four students discover a manuscript, The Book of Skulls, which reveals the existence of a sect, now living in the Arizona desert, whose members can offer immortality to those who can complete its initiation rite. To their surprise, they discover that the sect exists, and is willing to accept them as acolytes. But for each group of four who enter the rite, two must die in order for the others to succeed.

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Al Ridenour, creator and host of the popular Bone & Sickel Podcast brings readers back to pagan Europe in Season of Madness. The book follows the sun from the darkest winter nights to the promise of nature''s rebirth as symbolized by Spring. Ridenour explores the history and customs of the Old-World Carnival, focusing on European regions where celebrations have gone unchanged for centuries and reflect the brutal realities of the old, agricultural world. Season of Madness takes readers to cultural hinterlands where Carnival is more strange, more marvelous, and even a bit frightening. Where Spring is welcomed by clowns carrying inflated pig bladders and sheepskin monsters walk the land with clubs covered in hedgehog spines and plows are dragged over cobblestone streets by villagers in masks painted with blood. Folk horror fans take heart as the old world beckons with the coming of Spring! Readers will learn about regional and local celebrations'' origins, history, and quirkiness from ancient Rome to modern Bulgaria. Season of Madness explores the interconnectivity of pagan beliefs throughout Europe and how those beliefs and traditions evolved over time and through the Christian conquest. A SEASON OF MADNESS is sumptuously illustrated with over one hundred historical and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Multifunkční šátek ve tvaru "roury", celoroční využití, komfortní, funkční, prodyšný.. Nákrčník MTHDR Scarf Field Of Skulls je multifunkční šátek vyrobený ze 100% polyesterového mikrovlákna. To zaručuje vysokou míru komfortu při nošení a dobrou prodyšnost. Nosit ho můžete jak klasický šátek, čelenku ve vlasech, jako potítko, kuklu, pro svázaní vlasů - je to jen na Vás. Výhodou tak je opravdu obrovský počet možností nošení. Slouží však především pro udržení tepla na problémových částech těla, jako je krk a hlava. Oceníte ho jak při běžných příležitostech, na motorce, ale i při sportovním vyžití. Nákrčník má délku 48 cm.Technický popis: multifunkční šátek ve tvaru "roury" celoroční využití komfortní a funkční příjemná a prodyšná textilie atraktivní grafický motiv materiál: 100% polyesterové mikrovlákno délka: cca 48 cm lze prát na 30°C Způsoby použití:

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Barbara has big goals. As the fiery captain of her U19 soccer team, the Rosigny Roses, she''s determined to win a championship before graduating high school and leaving the grungy Parisian suburbs in the dust. So when her club threatens to divert their funding to the men''s team and forfeit their season, she''s devastated. Banding together, the Roses come up with a longshot plan - battle the men''s team in a winner-takes-all match. Do Barbara and the Roses have what it takes to save their season? Inspired by the author''s experiences, Season of the Roses is an authentic portrayal of a teenager at a crossroads. Her dazzling illustrations, drawn in colourful felt-tip pens, encompass the thrills of playing soccer as well as the angst of navigating life off the field. In Season of the Roses, soccer isn''t just a game - it''s all about self-discovery, making bold choices, and standing up to sexism and injustice.

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It is with passion and clarity that Dave Whitlock describes trout, salmon, char, and how to fly fish for them. Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Flies That Catch Them is a collection of articles spanning Whitlock's career, all of which are essential reading for any fly-fisher. Over the past fifty years, he has amassed an incredible amount of knowledge and written a large number of articles, many of which appeared in Trout magazine and are featured within. Here, Whitlock deftly, accessibly, and thoroughly goes through a vast range of topics, including: Insights into the many subspecies of trout, char, and salmonCasting methods for every scenarioDrawing out shy fishTypes of flies for different waters and situationsAccurately imitating food sourcesAnd much more! Discover a wealth of information consolidated by an experienced and devoted angler. Artful Profiles of Trout, Char, and Salmon and the Flies That Catch Them is absolutely packed with tried-and-true tips, tactics, and techniques that are presented concisely alongside colorful illustrations by Whitlock himself. This book is a must have for anyone with an interest in angling, whether they are an absolute beginner, or an experienced angler with years under their belts.

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In this romantic tale in the Escape to France collection from bestselling author Fiona Valpy, Sara has one summer to make wedding wishes come true. But can she save her own happy-ever-after?Revised edition: Previously published as The French for Always, this edition of The Season of Dreams includes editorial revisions.Once upon a time, in an ancient château nestled above a golden river among the vineyards of Bordeaux, Sara and Gavin opened a wedding venue where fairy tales come true…But when Sara discovers Gavin in the arms of a wedding guest, their own happiness crumbles to dust. Faced with five beaming couples yet to say ‘I do’, she realises it’s up to her to host the rest of their first make-or-break season alone.For the summer to go off without a hitch, Sara must bury her broken heart and her fear that she’ll soon be packing her bags for London, and lean on her local team of helpers. So when handsome Thomas Cortini, wine salesman and amateur DJ, crosses her path, Sara’s thrilled to draft in further reinforcements—and finally dares to hope the summer might not be a total disaster…But with her life savings at stake, can Sara pull off a successful ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Each year we begin anew the journey to the radiant feast of Pascha, entering the season of repentance known as Great Lent. The homilies presented in this modest volume, from one of the spiritual giants of the Orthodox Church of Russia, can both encourage and inform us in this struggle of the Fast. For the first time a selection of St John's Lenten sermons is presented in English translation. They follow the thematic structure of the Lenten season in the Orthodox Church, from the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee through to Great and Holy Friday. A sermon for St Thomas Sunday, that follows Holy Pascha, is offered as an Epilogue.

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An ultimately inspiring story of how giraffes have dealt with modern climate change, beautifully told and illustrated – and marking the launch of an exciting new series.Once, this season of rains was the season of giraffes... In this powerful picture-book, bestselling children''s author Nicola Davies writes in collaboration with conservationist Kisilu Musya to explain how one of the world''s best-loved animals has dealt with the challenges of climate change. Giraffes were once a part of daily life in Niger – but after severe droughts one year, when the rains eventually return, the giraffes are nowhere to be seen. However, as award-winning artist Emily Sutton''s magnificent illustrations capture, The Beauty of Giraffes ultimately has a hopeful, celebratory story to share ... and an important point to make about how human beings can change for the better."Nicola Davies is one of the best children''s writers in the business." Huffington Post"Emily Sutton is one of our greatest children''s illustrators." The Times

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Before he was Ciri''s guardian, Geralt of Rivia was a legendary swordsman. Season of Storms is an adventure set in the world of the Witcher, the book series that inspired the hit Netflix show and bestselling video games.Geralt. The witcher whose mission is to protect ordinary people from the monsters created with magic. A mutant who has the task of killing unnatural beings. He uses a magical sign, potions and the pride of every witcher - two swords, steel and silver. But what would happen if Geralt lost his weapons? Andrzej Sapkowski returns to his phenomenal world of the Witcher in a stand-alone novel where Geralt fights, travels and loves again, Dandelion sings and flies from trouble to trouble, sorcerers are scheming ... and across the whole world clouds are gathering.The season of storms is coming...Translated by David French.

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Before he was Ciri's guardian, Geralt of Rivia was a legendary swordsman. Season of Storms is an adventure set in the world of the Witcher, the book series that inspired the hit Netflix show and bestselling video games. Geralt.The witcher whose mission is to protect ordinary people from the monsters created with magic. A mutant who has the task of killing unnatural beings. He uses a magical sign, potions and the pride of every witcher - two swords, steel and silver.But what would happen if Geralt lost his weapons? Andrzej Sapkowski returns to his phenomenal world of the Witcher in a stand-alone novel where Geralt fights, travels and loves again, Dandelion sings and flies from trouble to trouble, sorcerers are scheming ... and across the whole world clouds are gathering. The season of storms is coming...Translated by David French.

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In The Descent of Man Darwin addresses many of the issues raised by his notorious Origin of Species: finding in the traits and instincts of animals the origins of the mental abilities of humans, of language, of our social structures and our moral capacities, he attempts to show that there is no clear dividing line between animals and humans. Most importantly, he accounts for what Victorians called the ‘races’ of mankind by means of what he calls sexual selection. This book presents a full explanation of Darwin’s ideas about sexual selection, including his belief that many important characteristics of human beings and animals have emerged in response to competition for mates. This was a controversial work. Yet Darwin tried hard to avoid being branded as a radical revolutionary. He is steeped in Victorian sensibilities regarding gender and cultural differences: he sees human civilization as a move from barbarous savagery to modern gentlefolk, and women as more emotional and less intellectual than men, thus providing a biological basis for the social assumptions and prejudices of the day. The Descent of Man played a major role in the emergence of social Darwinism.This complete version of the first edition gives the modern reader ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Before he was Ciri''s guardian, Geralt of Rivia was a legendary swordsman. Season of Storms is an adventure set in the world of the Witcher, the book series that inspired the hit Netflix show and bestselling video games.Geralt. The witcher whose mission is to protect ordinary people from the monsters created with magic. A mutant who has the task of killing unnatural beings. He uses a magical sign, potions and the pride of every witcher - two swords, steel and silver. But what would happen if Geralt lost his weapons? Andrzej Sapkowski returns to his phenomenal world of the Witcher in a stand-alone novel where Geralt fights, travels and loves again, Dandelion sings and flies from trouble to trouble, sorcerers are scheming ... and across the whole world clouds are gathering.The season of storms is coming...Translated by David French.

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A holiday in paradise they''ll never forget...Sheila O''Flanagan''s THE SEASON OF CHANGE transports her readers to the Caribbean island resort of White Sands, where visitors arrive hoping their dreams will come true - and they sometimes do. Not to be missed by readers of Veronica Henry and Freya North.The Season of Change was previously published as Connections. Where do you go to solve all your problems?Where would you go if you were a singer fed up with the fame you never desired? Where would you choose to get married if you didn''t want a certain high-maintenance, nightmare guest in attendance? Where would you go to pretend your marriage wasn''t the sham you always thought it was? And if you were a writer looking for a gripping new plot, where could you find it?At the beautiful White Sands resort the Caribbean sunshine works its magic - just so long as its guests'' troubles haven''t followed them all the way to paradise...Praise for Sheila O''Flanagan''s bestselling novels:''Wonderfully escapist...captivating'' Daily Express''A beautiful backdrop to the story of a woman finding acceptance and new beginnings'' Woman & Home''A hugely enjoyable romance, written with pace and heart'' Sunday Mirror''Page-turner'' Bella''I read the book in one ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"A new shudder. A new thrill" - Victor HugoThis striking pocket hardback edition presents Charles Baudelaire''s classic poetry collection, The Flowers of Evil, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page-edges.Charles Baudelaire was one of the most influential French writers of the 19th century, whose darkly beautiful poetry never failed to leave a lasting mark on his readers. Controversial and challenging, the outspoken nature of his poems marks him out as a pivotal figure in European literature - a bridge between the Romantics of the past and 20th-century modernism. Flowers of Evil, or ''Les Fleurs du mal'', is perhaps his most celebrated collection, which addresses themes of love, decadence, and death. Though many of these poems were banned in his lifetime, their lyrical beauty and penetrating themes have ensured their enduring success.This edition includes curated selection of the poems from the 1861 publication, with translations from Cyril Scott, Lewis Piaget Shanks, Frank Pearce Sturm, Jack Collings Squire and James Elroy Flecker. This is elegantly presented with a silver embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and silver gilded page edges, making a wonderful gift or collectible for any lover of classic poetry.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The official behind-the-scenes art book for four-time Academy Award–nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon’s and their coproducer Melusine’s stunning animated fantasy adventure, WolfWalkers.“The Art of WolfWalkers is an elaborate study by animation historian Charles Solomon, who likens the movie to the work of Disney’s old masters.” —SLATEForeword by James Baxter, director of Character Animation at NetflixAfterword by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, directors of WolfWalkers Cartoon Saloon, the Irish animation studio behind the Academy Award–nominated films The Secret of Kells (2009), Song of the Sea (2014), and The Breadwinner (2017), and their coproducer Melusine Productions, presents WolfWalkers, directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart. This mythic tale tells the story of a young hunter named Robyn and her unlikely friendship with a wild girl living among wolves. Filled with exclusive hand-drawn sketches, paintings, interviews, and digital renderings that showcase Cartoon Saloon’s unique artistic style, The Art of WolfWalkers takes fans behind the scenes of one of animation’s most celebrated studios. Through exclusive commentary and interviews with cast and crew, renowned animation critic and historian Charles Solomon showcases the craft and skill behind some of the most lovingly detailed and imaginative 2D animation currently being produced. The Art of WolfWalkers is a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"The Twelve Powers of Man" by the brilliant and visionary Charles Fillmore stands tall as a beacon of deep insight in the ethereal world of literature, where imagination and knowledge meet. Fillmore weaves together faith, psychology, and metaphysics like a master weaves a tapestry. The result is a mosaic of enlightenment that speaks to the depths of the human soul. Each power becomes a shining gem in the seeker's crown and gives them keys to open doors that have been locked for a long time. As we move through the chapters, we learn more about faith, strength, knowledge, love, power, imagination, understanding, will, order, zeal, elimination, and life. Fillmore tells us, with eloquence and wisdom, that we all have the ability to fully embody these powers, to shape our own destinies and bring about good change in the world. In the mysterious tapestry of "The Twelve Powers of Man," Charles Fillmore reveals the secrets of our divine heritage. This will leave a permanent mark on the heart of the seeker and change the landscape of their mind forever.

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LP vinyl - The Genius Ray Charles je šesté studiové album Ray Charlese, vydané v roce 1959. Album je odklonem od soulového zvuku, jemuž se Charles věnoval v předešlých letech. Místo toho fúzuje jazz, gospel a blues se aranžemi pro swingový big band. The Genius Ray Charles je šesté studiové album Ray Charlese, vydané v roce 1959. Album je odklonem od soulového zvuku, jemuž se Charles věnoval v předešlých letech. Místo toho fúzuje jazz, gospel a blues se aranžemi pro swingový big band. Těm patří první polovina alba, zatímco druhou půlku tvoří smyčci podepřené balady. Geniální zpěvák, skladatel a muzikant byl v padesátých letech hlavním reprezentantem soulové hudby a průkopníkem fúze soulu s rhythm'n'blues nebo gospelem. Frank Sinatra ho nazval „jediným skutečným géniem v hudebním průmyslu”. Věnoval se hlavně soulu, jazzu, blues, ale i country. Rok vydání : 1959 Rok reedice : 2019 Seznam stop LP Let the Good Times Roll (2016 Mono Remaster) / It Had to Be You...

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'A beguiling dark fantasy debut that smoulders like hearth-fire' AVA REID, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning 'Strikes the perfect balance between fairytale and terror' JAMISON SHEA, author of I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me 'A vividly imagined page-turner with a thought-provoking take on gender inequality' KATHRYN FOXFIELD, author of Good Girls Die First​ BLOOD SPILLS FROM VEINS, SKIN STARTS TO CRACK, IGNORE THE FOREST; TURN BACK, TURN BACK... In the village of Heulensee, Ilse Odenwald dreams of being afraid. Because in Heulensee, fearfulness is next to godliness. A monstrous forest borders the village – the Hexenwald. Its horrors attack every time the sky turns blood-red. The townsfolk’s only defence comes from the gruesome, ancient Saint of Fear, who demands the women and girls offer up their terror in return for its protection. Born without the ability to feel fear, Ilse is an outsider. As hard as she tries, she cannot bring forth the dread that the Saint of Fear demands. When it discovers her divergence, the Saint levels a threat: Ilse must find her fear, or it will devour her sister. Unable to lose Thea, the only person who understands her, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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BLOOD SPILLS FROM VEINS, SKIN STARTS TO CRACK,IGNORE THE FOREST; TURN BACK, TURN BACK . . .In the village of Heulensee, Ilse Odenwald dreams of being afraid. Because in Heulensee, fearfulness is next to godliness.A monstrous forest borders the village – the Hexenwald. Its horrors attack every time the sky turns blood-red. The townsfolk’s only defence comes from the gruesome, ancient Saint of Fear, who demands the women and girls offer up their terror in return for its protection.Born without the ability to feel fear, Ilse is an outsider. As hard as she tries, she cannot bring forth the dread that the Saint of Fear demands. When it discovers her divergence, the Saint levels a threat: Ilse must find her fear, or it will devour her sister.Unable to lose Thea, the only person who understands her, Ilse enters the Hexenwald, hoping that the monsters it harbours will finally scare her. But the forest is hiding a multitude of secrets and Ilse is about to discover that there’s much more than fear to be found within . . .Inspired by Bavarian folklore, Season of Fear is a beautifully dark feminist fairytale for fans of Ava Reid and Hannah Whitten, which features ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The remarkable story of how Greek-speaking writers and thinkers sustained and developed the intellectual legacy of Classical Greece under the rule of Rome.In 146 BC, Greece yielded to the military might of the Roman Republic; some sixty years later, when Athens and other Greek city-states rebelled against Rome, the general Lucius Cornelius Sulla destroyed the city of Socrates and Plato, laying waste the famous Academy where Aristotle had studied.However, the traditions of Greek cultural life would continue to flourish – across the eastern Mediterranean world and beyond – during the centuries of Roman rule that followed, in the lives and work of a distinguished array of philosophers, rhetoricians, historians, doctors, scientists, geographers and theologians.Charles Freeman''s accounts of such luminaries as the polymathic physician Galen, the soldier-botanist Dioscorides, the Alexandrian geographer and astronomer Ptolemy and the Neoplatonic philosopher Plotinus are interwoven with ''interludes'' that counterpoint and contextualise a sequence of unjustly neglected and richly influential lives.This is the story of a vibrant, constantly evolving tradition of intellectual inquiry across a period of more than five hundred years, from the second century BC to the start of the fifth century ad – one that would help shape the intellectual landscape of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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‘What’s so wonderful about Bramesco’s book, outside of a visually splendid layout that embraces the first word of that title with detailed color breakdowns of each palette, is how much it enhances the critical language of the average viewer.’ – Brian Tallerico, Editor of RogerEbert.comTaking you from the earliest feature films to today, Colours of Film introduces 50 iconic movies and explains the pivotal role that colour played in their success.The use of colour is an essential part of film. It has the power to evoke powerful emotions, provide subtle psychological symbolism and act as a narrative device.Wes Anderson’s pastels and muted tones are aesthetically pleasing, but his careful use of colour also acts as a shorthand for interpreting emotion. And let’s not forget Schindler’s List (1993, dir. Steven Spielberg), in which a bold flash of red against an otherwise black-and-white film is used as a powerful symbol of life, survival and death.In Colours of Film, film critic Charles Bramesco introduces an element of cinema that is often overlooked, yet has been used in extraordinary ways. Using infographic colour palettes, and stills from the movies, this is a lively and fresh approach to film for cinema-goers and colour lovers alike.He ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The story of a man undone by a culture that in part created him, Season of Migration to the North, is a powerful and evocative examination of colonization in two vastly different worlds. When a young man returns to his village in the Sudan after many years studying in Europe, he finds that among the familiar faces there is now a stranger - the enigmatic Mustafa Sa''eed. As the two become friends, Mustafa tells the younger man the disturbing story of his own life in London after the First World War. Lionized by society and desired by women as an exotic novelty, Mustafa was driven to take brutal revenge on the decadent West and was, in turn, destroyed by it. Now the terrible legacy of his actions has come to haunt the small village at the bend of the Nile.

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A new, deluxe hardcover edition of one of the most important scientific works ever written In December 1831, Charles Darwin boarded the HMS Beagle, accompanying her crew on a five-year journey that crossed the Atlantic Ocean to survey the coasts of South America. As the expedition’s geologist and naturalist, Darwin collected evidence from the Galapagos Islands and other locations which prompted him to speculate that species evolve over generations through a process of natural selection. In 1859, Darwin published On the Origin of Species, a work of scientific literature considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology. His revolutionary work presented evidence from the Beagle expedition as well as from years of subsequent research and experimentation. Written for non-specialists, Darwin’s book gained widespread interest from the scientific community, religious leaders, politicians and the general public. The theory Darwin presented in his book quickly became the subject of heated debate and discussion. Now accepted by the scientific community, Darwin’s concepts of evolutionary adaptation via natural selection are central to modern evolutionary theory and form the foundation of modern life sciences. Perhaps the most transformative scientific volume ever published, this volume of the first edition of On the Origin of Species: Outlines ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A HIGH-OCTANE NEW WILDE & CHASE ADVENTURE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHORWorld-renowned archaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband, former SAS soldier Eddie Chase, now lead a quiet life - the only real danger posed by their rebellious teenage daughter. Until, on a visit to a newly discovered temple, they''re suddenly engulfed in a deadly hunt for an ancient weapon which threatens the entire globe.From the bustling streets of Mexico City to the mountainous jungles of Guatemala, Nina and Eddie - with daughter Macy in tow - are the only ones who can prevent an apocalyptic evil seizing control of an unstoppable power.Battling special operations soldiers and blood-thirsty cults, Nina and Eddie must once again risk their lives to save the world. . .Praise for Andy McDermott:''Action, adventure and mayhem aplenty'' SCOTT MARIANI''A writer of almost cinematic talent'' DAILY EXPRESS''Adventure stories don''t get much more epic than this'' MIRROR

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There''s never been a better time to set new habits. This book will change your life.In The Power of Habit, award-winning journalist Charles Duhigg takes us into the thrilling and surprising world of the scientific study of habits.He examines why some people and companies struggle to change, despite years of trying, while others seem to remake themselves overnight. He visits laboratories where neuroscientists explore how habits work and where, exactly, they reside in our brains. And he uncovers how the right habits were crucial to the success of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, and civil-rights hero Martin Luther King, Jr.The result is a compelling argument and an empowering discovery: the key to exercising regularly, losing weight, raising exceptional children, becoming more productive or even building revolutionary companies is understanding how habits work. By harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.______________________________''[An] essential manual for business and living.'' Andrew Hill, Financial Times''Once you read this book, you''ll never look at yourself, your organisation, or your world quite the same way.'' Daniel H. Pink''This is a first-rate book - based on an impressive mass of research, written in a lively style and providing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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For over 25 years, Riding the Waves of Culture has set the standard for leading effectively in an international business context. Helping leaders to be highly attuned to cultural differences, and to leverage such differences for maximum competitive advantage.Retaining its in-depth exploration of underlying cultural frameworks that have made it a business classic, Riding the Waves of Culture, Fourth Edition provides new, evidence-based information and insights on critical business matters, including:- How to enhance and improve chances of success in M&A deals by expertly handling corporate and cultural differences- Ways of improving and handling competencies, dilemmas, servant leadership, innovation, and remote-team effectiveness in an increasingly diverse business world- New analyses of changes over the past decades that are moving the world closer to a single ''global village''Renowned experts in their field, the authors also include new chapters and updates on:- the meaning of culture- how to assess cultural competence- change management- assessing organisation culture- diversity and ethnicityThe most thoroughly researched and highly respected resource of its kind, Riding the Waves of Culture does more than help you stay afloat in today''s diverse work environment; it provides the knowledge you need to seize the advantage and compete for the long run.

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'Superb regional guide ... Shots of the distilleries combine with wonderful landscape photography' Country Life 'Mr MacLean serves up dram after dram of useful detail... This is armchair travel at its best' Wall Street Journal A new handbook sized editon of Spirit of Place, a wide-ranging and evocative portrait of Scotland's distilleries, with text by renowned whisky expert Charles MacLean and photographs by Lara Platman and Alan MacDonald.Treating Scotland as eight distinct regions, this fascinating book describes the 'cultural terroir' of the country's fifty greatest distilleries; the ingredients, practices and traditions that result in such an exquisite range of whiskies. Specially commissioned photographs capture the texture of the surrounding landscapes and communities through the changing seasons, as well as portraits of those craftsmen who work there, and the fabric of the buildings themselves.Spirit of Place is a unique addition to the literature on Scotch whisky, from the world's greatest expert on the subject. The perfect gift for anyone planning a tour of Scotland's distilleries, a souvenir for anyone who has visited them, and simply the perfect companion to a dram at home.

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An important part of philosophy is concerned with religious questions. What is the meaning of life, and how might religious faith or doubt impact such meaning? What is the evidence for the existence of God? Is evidence essential for religious faith? What is the relationship between science and religion? What is the relationship between religions? How can or should one assess virtues and vices, right and wrong, from a religious versus a secular point of view? In this beginner’s guide, Charles Taliaferro addresses these and other important questions involved in philosophy of religion. He challenges the negative, often complacent attitudes towards religion as being dangerous or merely superstitious, arguing instead for a healthy pluralism and respect between persons of faith and secular inquirers. What is Philosophy of Religion? takes a practical, question-based approach to the subject, inviting the reader to engage with this exciting area of philosophy in a down-to-earth way.

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Since its founding, activists have demanded that the United States lives up to its democratic promise. Now, with Rules of Activism, Charles Euchner offers a concise "field guide" to the critical place of political and social movements in American politics. Activists have always been at the center of democratic reform in America: abolitionism and suffragism, labor and urban reform, civil rights and antiwar protest, feminism and environmentalism. They have agitated and confronted authorities to promote basic rights, economic opportunity, and community wellbeing. In this comprehensive guide, Euchner describes fifteen core rules of successful movements. In describing each rule, he offers compelling case studies of activists at work and then examines the rule?s underlying logic. Every aspect of activism is explored: recruitment, training, organizational development, leadership, strategy, tactics, and the pivot from protest to policy. In a world of growing inequality and existential crises, activist politics has never been more important. Rules of Activism offers a necessary guide for practitioners, scholars and students, and ordinary citizens seeking to understand this core political practice.

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''Charles R. Cross has got as close to the truth as anyone yet in his exhaustive and ground-breaking account of the life of the greatest guitarist in the history of rock.'' Observer''Superb''Sunday TelegraphJimi Hendrix continues to fascinate, and sell huge quantities of albums, even 35 years after his death. Quite apart from his influence on musicians and fans, a large part of the appeal of his sensational life story lies in the thrill of the era whose values he came to stand for. The Sixties still exert a massive pull over pop culture and this is genuinely a book for anyone interested, not only in Hendrix but also in anything to do with the pop culture of the last 40 years.Meticulously researched and sensitively and beautifully written, this is a labour of love that reveals the nuances, foibles and tragedies of the human being behind the iconic image.This is the sweeping, authoritative and colourful biography that Jimi Hendrix and that his legions of fans, young and old deserves.

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Britain''s foremost astrobiologist offers an accessible and game-changing account of why life is like it is.The puzzles of life astound and confuse us like no other mystery. But in this revolutionary new book, Charles Cockell reveals how nature is far more understandable and predictable than we think. Refining Darwin''s theory of natural selection, Cockell puts forward a remarkable and elegant account of why evolution has taken the paths it has. From animals to atoms, he shows that is it not biology, but physics, which is the true touchstone for understanding life in all its extraordinary forms._______________An intriguing and enthralling adventure into the physics of life that is all around us and inside us. Cockell provides a reminder of the seeming rarity of all this beauty but also an invitation to look up to the skies and ask ''where else might something like this be?'' - Robin Ince - Presenter of BBC Radio 4''s Infinite Monkey CageRiveting... Cockell is not only a fine scientist but a fine writer too. - Sir Martin Rees - Astronomer Royal and former President of the Royal Society

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It was a passion neither could forget—until he did. Tia Hightower isn’t sure how she went from being a powerful witch to fake dating her ex at a winter house party. For eight years, she has refused to speak Henry Pearlmatter's name unless it has been to curse it. Now, with their family businesses merged, she and her insufferable ex must pretend to be together to secure a wealthy warlock’s investment. Sharing a room—and a bed—with Henry is bad enough. Even worse is that Tia might have had a small potion mishap…and accidentally erased Henry’s memories of her. Henry might not remember his ex, but it’s clear there’s still something between them. Whatever went wrong in the past, he intends to figure it out. Faking feelings for Tia isn’t exactly difficult, but one thing’s for certain: starlight carnivals and mulled-wine kisses can't change history. With the threat of Henry’s memories hovering over every stolen moment, their time together is running out. But a little bit of Christmas magic and the snow-melting heat between them have Tia wondering if it’s time to risk her heart once more, even if it's with the warlock who once broke it…Toil and TroubleBook 1: The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This deluxe gift edition of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species is presented with gold-embossed cover design with decorative page-edges and beautiful endpapers.The controversial theory of natural selection proposed in this book made Darwin internationally famous and put the issue of evolution at the centre of a fierce debate. Some 150 years after the book's first publication, this battle still rages.Appearing here in this beautiful foil-stamped edition, On the Origin of Species includes a fascinating preface by George Davidson and includes over 100 delicately detailed and informative contemporary illustrations, many of them relating to Darwin's discoveries on H.M.S. Beagle. The text used for this edition was the last to be published during Darwin's lifetime and is considered to be the definitive version.

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This deluxe gift edition of Charles Darwin''s On the Origin of Species is presented with gold-embossed cover design with gilded page-edges and beautiful endpapers. The controversial theory of natural selection proposed in this book made Darwin internationally famous and put the issue of evolution at the center of a fierce debate. Some 150 years after the book''s first publication, this battle still rages. Appearing here in this beautiful foil-stamped edition, On the Origin of Species includes a fascinating preface by George Davidson and includes over 100 delicately detailed and informative contemporary illustrations, many of them relating to Darwin''s discoveries on H.M.S. Beagle. The text used for this edition was the last to be published during Darwin''s lifetime and is considered to be the definitive version. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibilin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.

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Experience the Bible come to life before your eyes as New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin uses his storyteller''s imagination to present the life of Jesus in a way that will engage your faith in new ways. This collection of more than twenty short stories, compiled from Martin''s books What If It''s True? and They Turned the World Upside Down, draws you into a deeper understanding and love for the Savior.Son of Man presents key moments from the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and explores the lives of His followers in descriptive, novelistic words. This unique collection:Fosters a stronger appreciation, love, and respect for JesusCovers themes including rejection, service, unconditional love, and forgivenessUses the lives of the disciples as inspiration to be the light in a dark worldShows how the disciples'' same world-changing faith is still around todaySon of Man is perfect for someone who loves Christian fiction. Known for his beloved lyrical style, in this paperback edition Martin illuminates key moments from Scripture with stories such as "Where the Father''s Love Found Him," "Betrayed," and "The Borrowed Tomb." Martin''s writing offers a way to see how Jesus'' life and the lives of His disciples revealed an unwavering ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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