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The 44-Gun Frigate USS Constitution 'Old Ironsides' - Karl Heinz Marquardt
The Constitution was one of the US Navy''s first six original frigates, ordered as a counter to the Barbary corsairs in the Mediterranean. Fast and heavily built, she was nominally rated as a 44 but mounted thirty 24-pdr and twenty-two 12-pdr cannon. Her most famous encounter, after which she became nicknamed ''Old Ironsides'' due to British shot being seen bouncing off her hull, involved HMS Guerriere, which she smashed; the same treatment was meted out to HMS Java four months later. Now the oldest commissioned warship afloat in thw world, she is berthed in Boston Harbor. The ''Anatomy of the Ship'' series aims to provide the finest documentation of individual ships and ship types ever published. What makes the series unique is a complete set of superbly executed line drawings, both the conventional type of plan as well as explanatory views, with fully descriptive keys. These are supported by technical details and a record of the ship''s service history.
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The British Constitution - Martin Loughlin
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The British constitution is regarded as unique among the constitutions of the world. What are the main characteristics of Britain''s peculiar constitutional arrangements? How has the British constitution altered in response to the changing nature of its state - from England, to Britain, to the United Kingdom? What impact has the UK''s developing relations with the European Union caused?These are some of the questions that Martin Loughlin addresses in this Very Short Introduction. As a constitution, it is one that has grown organically in response to changes in the economic, political, and social environment, and which is not contained in a single authoritative text.By considering the nature and authority of the current British constitution, and placing it in the context of others, Loughlin considers how the traditional idea of a constitution came to be retained, what problems have been generated as a result of adapting a traditional approach in a modern political world, looking at what the future prospects for the British constitution are.In this new edition of the Very Short Introduction, Loughlin includes a disucssion of the impact of developments over the decade since its first publication, examining Brexit, the Scottish independence referendum of 2014, and the settlement in Northern Ireland.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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The Gun Debate - Kristin A. Goss, Philip J. Cook
No topic is more polarizing than guns and gun control. From a gun culture that took root early in American history to the mass shootings that repeatedly bring the public discussion of gun control to a fever pitch, the topic has preoccupied citizens, public officials, and special interest groups for decades. In this thoroughly revised second edition of The Gun Debate: What Everyone Needs to Know® noted economist Philip J. Cook and political scientist Kristin A. Goss delve into the issues that Americans debate when they talk about guns. With a balanced and broad-ranging approach, the authors thoroughly cover the latest research, data, and developments on gun ownership, gun violence, the firearms industry, and the regulation of firearms. The authors also tackle sensitive issues such as the impact of gun violence on quality of life, the influence of exposure to gun violence on mental health, home production of guns, arming teachers, the effect of concealed weapons on crime rates, and the ability of authorities to disarm people who aren''t allowed to have a gun. No discussion of guns in the U.S. would be complete without consideration of the history, culture, and politics that drive the passion behind the debate. Cook and Goss deftly explore the origins of the American gun culture and the makeup of both the gun rights and gun control movements.Written in question-and-answer format, this updated edition brings the debate up-to-date for the current political climate under Trump and will help readers make sense of the ideologically driven statistics and slogans that characterize our national conversation on firearms. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in getting a clear view of the issues surrounding guns and gun policy in America.
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The Sixth Gun Omnibus Vol. 3 - Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt
The dogs of war are gnawing at their leashes! The forces of darkness have hounded Becky Montcrief since she first placed her hand on the Sixth Gun. Now, Becky and her allies are taking the fight to their enemies. Their goal: destroy the cursed guns once and for all. But the Grey Witch has plans of her own, and she stages a shocking counter attack. The unexpected outcome of this battle will change the fate of the Six forever, and our defenders of the gun come to the epic conclusion of their story.This volume collects The Sixth Gun #36–50—the stunning conclusion—from master storytellers Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, The Empty Man), Brian Hurtt (The Damned, Manor Black), and Tyler Crook (Harrow County, Petrograd), as well as The Sixth Gun: Valley of Death #1-3, illustrated by A.C. Zamudio (Shadow Roads), and The Sixth Gun: Dust to Dust #1, illustrated by Tyler Crook.
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Writing the United Kingdom Constitution - Brice Dickson
The purpose of the book is to raise awareness of the uniqueness of the United Kingdom’s unwritten constitution and to make it clear how the devolution of powers to the home nations, begun in 1998, coupled with the trials and tribulations associated with Brexit. -- .
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Pretence: Why The UK Needs A Written Constitution - Austen Morgan
After Brexit, the state needs to be put back together with a written constitution, like just about every other country in the world; Morgan presents a case for this. A political testimony that breaks down the impact of Brexit and explores how the United Kingdom can build a stronger foundation without the presence and alliance of the European Union.
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The Gun Man Jackson Swagger - Stephen Hunter
Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Hunter, “a true master at the pinnacle of his craft” (Jack Carr), returns with a classic Western—gunfights, horses, saloons, and looming above, the ominous presence of the railroad—about a Civil War veteran investigating the dark reality of a prosperous ranch.In the frying pan of a drought-scorched 1890s Southwest, an old man shows up at the region’s only prosperous spread, the Callahan ranch, seeking work. Jack is flinty, shrewd, tough, and a natural with a gun. As an incentive to be taken on at his age, he shows the foreman an uncanny skill with one of Mr. Winchester’s latest models. He knows a sharpshooter would be valuable to Colonel Callahan and head gun man Tom Voth. But he has his own mission. Aware that a young cowboy on the ranch has died mysteriously, Jack begins to investigate. He soon realizes that the death and the source of the Callahan wealth are dangerously entwined and that many of the dark forces of the American West are at play on the ranch. Soon enough, it’s the season of the six-gun and its fastest shootist.
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Gun Violence 101 - Thomas Gabor
The Truth About America’s Deadly EpidemicDid you know that gun violence is the #1 cause of death among America’s children and teens? Or that guns in the home are far more likely to be used in killing family members than intruders?A Powerful, Illustrated Guide to America’s Gun Crisis. In Gun Violence 101, criminologist Thomas Gabor, coauthor of American Carnage, and award-winning author and illustrator Violet Lemay expose the causes of gun violence and how America’s gun laws often do more harm than good. Featuring compelling research, original artwork, and shocking gun violence statistics, this book provides an urgent, eye-opening look at the true impact of guns in our society.Many Americans have been misled by the gun lobby’s narratives, believing that guns in the home, gun carrying, and permissive gun laws increase safety. Instead, these policies have contributed to record-breaking numbers of gun deaths, mass shootings, and fatal road rage shootings. This book not only uncovers the facts about gun violence but also presents proven solutions to prevent gun violence, offering a roadmap for change.The Essential Guide for Educators, Activists, and Policymakers. Whether you’re an educator teaching about the crisis, an activist advocating for change, or a policymaker searching for solutions, Gun Violence 101 is one of the most important books about gun violence today. With its accessible format and stunning illustrations, it joins the ranks of the best books on gun violence and is a must-read for those who want to separate gun control facts from fiction.Inside, you’ll find:Eye-opening statistics that debunk myths about gun ownership and gun control laws.The real impact of gun violence on families, communities, and public safety.Expert-backed strategies for reducing gun deaths and creating safer communities.Other startling facts about gun violence:Americans own 50 times more military-style weapons like the AR-15 today than in the 1990s.Fatal road rage shootings have more than doubled as more people carry guns.Just 6% of Americans own two-thirds of all the nation’s guns.If you’re looking for gun violence prevention books, gun control books, or books that break down the reality of mass shootings and gun violence facts; or if you liked titles such as The Violence Project, Children Under Fire, or American Carnage, then you’ll love Gun Violence 101.
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The Man with the Poison Gun - Serhii Plokhy
The true story that inspired The Man with the Golden Gun by Ian Fleming
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The War of the Motor Gun Boats - Stephen J. Chapman
Tony Chapman is still alive and happy to help with publicityRare first hand memoir of life working on Motor Gun BoatsAuthor saw some amazing action and endured some extraordinary difficulties during the WarWritten in an accessible and entertaining manner
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Heat Seeker: A Gun Honey Series - Charles Ardai
Fans of crime noir and pulp fiction will love the sensational spin-off of the acclaimed Gun Honey comics featuring a brand new fiery heroine, Dahlia Racers.This graphic novel is written by award-winning co-founder of Hard Case Crime Charles Ardai teaming with brand new series artist Ace Continuado.Award-winning writer and co-founder of Hard Case Crime Charles Ardai returns to the Gun Honey universe in this action-packed spin-off featuring the sultry and explosive artwork of Ace Continuado!Dahlia Racers is a fiery redhead who, when someone’s gunning for you, will take the heat on herself – for a price. As a master of disguise and deception, she uses every trick to dupe those who want you captured or dead. But will a new job taking Gun Honey Joanna Tan’s place in the crosshairs turn out to be too hot to handle? Marked for death by a U.S. intelligence agency, Gun Honey Joanna Tan turns to Dahlia Racers to help her pull a vanishing act. But the killer hot on her trail, beautiful sociopath Sarah Claride, will leave bodies strewn from New York to Las Vegas to Tijuana, Mexico, if it means cornering Dahlia — and breaking her…If you’re a fan of classic pulp fiction and crime noir, and love a strong sexy heroine with flaming red hair, this is the book for you!
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Heat Seeker: Combustion A Gun Honey Series - Charles Ardai
Fiery heroine Dahlia Racers returns in the highly demanded sequel to the acclaimed Gun Honey comics spin-off that fans of crime noir and pulp fiction will love. The incredible creative team of the first graphic novel returns, written by award-winning co-founder of Hard Case Crime Charles Ardai, with slick and sultry art by Ace Continuado.Award-winning writer and co-founder of Hard Case Crime Charles Ardai returns to the Gun Honey universe in this action-packed sequel to the spin-off featuring the sultry and explosive artwork of Ace Continuado!Dahlia Racers, the ex-girlfriend of Gun Honey Joanna Tan, is a fiery redhead who, when someone’s gunning for you, will take the heat on herself – for a price. As a master of disguise and deception, she uses every trick to dupe those who want you captured or dead.When a plot surrounding biological weapon that could kill millions emerges, and a scientist’s daughter in peril needs to disappear, HEAT SEEKER Dahlia Racers is on the job! But can she beat a beautiful mercenary unable to feel heat, cold, fatigue, or pain?If you’re a fan of classic pulp fiction and crime noir, and love a strong sexy heroine, this is the book for you!Collects Heat Seeker: Combustion #1-4
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The Hunting Gun - Yasushi Inoue
'Inoue wrote compassionately, but without a hint of sentimentality' TLS'Inoue writes hand-in-hand with Death, with a finger on the Trigger' LireA lover, her daughter and an abandoned wife: three women write letters revealing the tragic aftermath of a forbidden love affair. Saiko is beautiful, sophisticated - and disloyal to her cousin and closest friend. Midori, forsaken by her husband, takes a silent vengeance. And Shoko, Saiko's daughter, is left to make sense of family secrets. In this masterpiece of mid-century Japanese fiction, Inoue weaves together conflicting perspectives to tell a single story of love, death, truth and longing.Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand-picked from around the globe.Translated by Michael Emmerich. Yasushi Inoue (1907-1991) worked as a journalist and literary editor for many years, beginning his prolific career as an author in 1949 with the novel Bullfight. He went on to publish fifty novels and 150 short stories, both historical and contemporary, becoming one of Japan's major literary figures. In 1976 Inoue was presented with the Order of Culture, the highest honour granted for artistic merit in Japan.
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The Communication Book: 44 Ideas for Better Conversations Every Day (0241982286)
Kniha - autor Mikael Krogerus; Roman Tschäppeler, 208 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá The authors of the international bestseller The Decision Book teach us how to communicate better at work and in everyday life. The internationally bestselling duo Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler have tested the 44 most important communication theories - from Aristotle's thoughts on presenting through Proust on asking questions to the Harvard Negotiation Project - for their practicality in daily business life. In The Communication Book they distil them into a single volume that in their winning way turns seemingly difficult ideas into clear and entertaining diagrams. From running better meetings and improving the conversations in your head to brushing up on your listening skills and small talk, the pair masterfully fuses theoretical knowledge and business advice with humour and practicality. With sections on work, the self, relationships and language, they show...
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The Man with the Golden Gun - Ian Fleming
Meet James Bond, the world's most famous spy, in these landmark 70th anniversary reissues of Ian Fleming's classic series. Bond may have a license to kill, but "Pistols" Scaramanga has a talent for it. He's a KGB-trained assassin who's left a trail of dead British Secret Service agents in his wake.His weapon of choice? A gold-plated Colt .45.
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44 Scotland Street - Alexander McCall Smith
Book 1 in the hugely popular 44 Scotland Street series by worldwide bestselling author Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall Smith''s delightful Scotland Street occupies a busy, bohemian corner of Edinburgh''s New Town, where the old bourgeoisie rubs shoulders with students, poets and eccentrics. When Pat is accepted as a new tenant at number 44 Scotland Street, she isn''t sure how long she''ll last. Her flatmate Bruce, a rugby-playing chartered surveyor, is impossibly narcissistic, carelessly philandering and infuriatingly handsome. Downstairs lives pretentious Irene Pollock, whose five-year-old son is in therapy after setting fire to his father''s copy of the Guardian. And watching over them all is shrewd, intellectual Domenica Macdonald, anthropologist and sharp-eyed observer of the household''s activities...PRAISE FOR THE 44 SCOTLAND STREET SERIES:''Perfect escapist fiction'' The Times''Simple, elegantly written and gently insightful'' Good Book Guide''A joyous, charming portrait of city life and human foibles'' Sunday Express''Does for Edinburgh what Armistead Maupin did for San Francisco... A light-hearted, genial soap opera'' Financial Times
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The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic - de Visé Daniel
The Blues Brothers hit theatres on June 20, 1980. Their scripted mission was to save a local Chicago orphanage; but Aykroyd, who conceived and wrote much of the film, had a greater mission: to honour the then-seemingly forgotten tradition of rhythm and blues, some of whose greatest artists - Aretha Franklin, James Brown, John Lee Hooker, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles - made the film as unforgettable as its wild car chases. Much delayed and vastly over budget, beset by mercurial and oft drugged-out stars, The Blues Brothers opened to outraged reviews. However, in the 44 years since it has been acknowledged a classic: inducted into the National Film Registry for its cultural significance, even declared a 'Catholic classic' by the Church itself, and re-aired thousands of times on television to huge worldwide audiences. It is, undeniably, one of the most significant films of the 20th century.The saga behind The Blues Brothers, as Daniel de Vise reveals, is epic, encompassing the colourful childhoods of Belushi and Aykroyd; the comedic revolution sparked by Harvard's Lampoon and Chicago's Second City; the birth and anecdote-rich, drug-filled early years of Saturday Night Live, where the Blues Brothers were born as an act amidst turmoil and rivalry; and, of course, the indelible behind-the-scenes narrative of how the film was made, scene by memorable scene. Based on original research and dozens of interviews probing the memories of principals from director John Landis and producer Bob Weiss to Aykroyd himself, The Blues Brothers illuminates an American masterpiece while vividly portraying the creative geniuses behind modern comedy.
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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Presidents - Jon Roper
An impressively presented guide to the 47 incumbents who have held the highest-ranking political office in the United States government. • An analysis of the politicians, statesmen and private individuals, and their lasting legacies that have helped shape the course of history • An insightful guide to the role of president from that envisaged by the Founding Fathers of America to the extensive executive powers of the political office today • Each president is presented within the context of major social, political and economic events and developments that have helped to shape the course of world history • Feature boxes present all the facts about each president, including their social, political, and religious backgrounds • Contains more than 460 stunning photographs, fine art paintings, contemporary sketches, artworks and maps This unparalleled reference book is a powerful guide to the 44 incumbents who have held the highest-ranking political office in the United States’ government. An amazing collection of photographs, paintings, sketches, election posters and documents illustrate this authoritative volume. Opening with George Washington, the book provides an in-depth analysis of each US president. Many presidents have shaped world history – Abraham Lincoln and the abolition of slavery, Roosevelt and the Panama Canal, the assassination of Kennedy. Key facts about every president, their term in office and their life stories are presented in domestic and international context. About the Author Professor Jon Roper became head of the Department for American Studies at Swansea University in 1996 and is now Director of Internationalisation in the School of Arts and Humanities. He is the author of The Contours of American Politics (Polity Press), The American Presidents: Heroic Leadership from Kennedy to Clinton (Edinburgh University Press), and Democracy and Its Critics:Anglo American Democratic Thought in the Nineteenth Century (Unwin Hyman).
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The Man in the Brown Suit - James Parris
On 16 July 1936 a man in a brown suit stepped from the crowd on London’s Constitution Hill and pointed a loaded revolver at King Edward VIII as he rode past. The monarch was moments from death. But MI5 and the Metropolitan Police Special Branch had known for three months an attack was planned: the man in the brown suit himself had warned them. This mysterious man, lost to history, was George McMahon, a petty criminal with a record of involvement with the police. He was also an MI5 informant, providing intelligence on Italian and possibly German espionage in Britain. Dismissed by the rest of the world as a drunken loser and fantasist, he saw his life as an epic drama. Why did MI5 and the police fail to act? Was it a simple blunder on the part of the security services, or was something far more sinister involved? In this first full-length study of the threat to the life of Edward VIII, James Parris uses material from MI5 and police files at the National Archives to reach explosive conclusions about the British Establishment’s determination to remove Edward from the throne.
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The Federalist Papers - Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison
Proudly read and display the blueprint for American democracy with this stunning, unabridged edition featuring sprayed edges and a foil-embossed faux-leather cover.Written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison between October 1787 and May 1788 and published anonymously in May 1788, The Federalist Papers presents a series of 85 essays advocating for the ratification of the newly proposed United States Constitution. As Madison and Hamilton were both members of the Constitutional Convention, this collection of essays is used today to further illuminate the intentions of the Constitution, as it was drafted. The essays cover a wide variety of topics, including foreign affairs, relationships between states, preserving the union, commercial interests and the economy, and more. This collectible edition features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsStunning sprayed edges for a continuous design on the front, edges, and backAn introduction by American history scholar and author Andrew S. Tree Unabridged textA historical timeline at the backPerfect for US history lovers and bibliophiles alike, The Federalist Papers is a must-have addition for any home library.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, and The Republic.
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The History of the World in 100 Plants - Simon Barnes
From the author of The History of the World in 100 Animals, a BBC Radio Four Book of the Week, comes an inspirational new book that looks at the 100 plants that have had the greatest impact on humanity, stunningly illustrated throughout. As humans, we hold the planet in the palms of ours hands. But we still consume the energy of the sun in the form of food. The sun is available for consumption because of plants. Plants make food from the sun by the process of photosynthesis; nothing else in the world can do this. We eat plants, or we do so at second hand, by eating the eaters of plants. Plants give us food. Plants take in carbon dioxide and push out oxygen: they give us the air we breathe, direct the rain that falls and moderate the climate. Plants also give us shelter, beauty, comfort, meaning, buildings, boats, containers, musical instruments, medicines and religious symbols. We use flowers for love, we use flowers for death. The fossils of plants power our industries and our transport. Across history we have used plants to store knowledge, to kill, to fuel wars, to change our state of consciousness, to indicate our status. The first gun was a plant, we got fire from plants, we have enslaved people for the sake of plants. We humans like to see ourselves as a species that has risen above the animal kingdom, doing what we will with the world. But we couldn’t live for a day without plants. Our past is all about plants, our present is all tied up with plants; and without plants there is no future. From the mighty oak to algae, from cotton to coca here are a hundred reasons why.
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The Framers' Coup - Michael J. Klarman
Americans revere their Constitution. However, most of us are unaware how tumultuous and improbable the drafting and ratification processes were. As Benjamin Franklin keenly observed, any assembly of men bring with them "all their prejudices, their passions, their errors of opinion, their local interests, and their selfish views." One need not deny that the Framers had good intentions in order to believe that they also had interests. Based on prodigious research and told largely through the voices of the participants, Michael Klarman''s The Framers'' Coup narrates how the Framers'' clashing interests shaped the Constitution--and American history itself.The Philadelphia convention could easily have been a failure, and the risk of collapse was always present. Had the convention dissolved, any number of adverse outcomes could have resulted, including civil war or a reversion to monarchy. Not only does Klarman capture the knife''s-edge atmosphere of the convention, he populates his narrative with riveting and colorful stories: the rebellion of debtor farmers in Massachusetts; George Washington''s uncertainty about whether to attend; Gunning Bedford''s threat to turn to a European prince if the small states were denied equal representation in the Senate; slave staters'' threats to take their marbles and go home if denied representation for their slaves; Hamilton''s quasi-monarchist speech to the convention; and Patrick Henry''s herculean efforts to defeat the Constitution in Virginia through demagoguery and conspiracy theories. The Framers'' Coup is more than a compendium of great stories, however, and the powerful arguments that feature throughout will reshape our understanding of the nation''s founding. Simply put, the Constitutional Convention almost didn''t happen, and once it happened, it almost failed. Even after the convention succeeded, the Constitution it produced almost failed to be ratified. Just as importantly, the Constitution was hardly the product of philosophical reflections by brilliant, disinterested statesmen, but rather ordinary interest group politics. Multiple conflicting interests had a say, from creditors and debtors to city dwellers and backwoodsmen. The upper class overwhelmingly supported the Constitution; many working class colonists were more dubious. Slave states and nonslave states had different perspectives on how well the Constitution served their interests. Ultimately, both the Constitution''s content and its ratification process raise troubling questions about democratic legitimacy. The Federalists were eager to avoid full-fledged democratic deliberation over the Constitution, and the document that was ratified was stacked in favor of their preferences. In terms of substance, the Constitution was a significant departure from the more democratic state constitutions of the 1770s. Definitive and authoritative, The Framers'' Coup explains why the Framers preferred such a constitution and how they managed to persuade the country to adopt it. We have lived with the consequences, both positive and negative, ever since.
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The Communication Book: 50 Ideas for Better Conversations Every Day - Mikael Krogerus, Roman Tschäppeler
The authors of the international bestseller The Decision Book teach us how to communicate better at work and in everyday lifeThe internationally bestselling duo Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschappeler have tested the 44 most important communication theories - from Aristotle's thoughts on presenting through Proust on asking questions to the Harvard Negotiation Project - for their practicality in daily business life. In The Communication Book they distil them into a single volume that in their winning way turns seemingly difficult ideas into clear and entertaining diagrams.From running better meetings and improving the conversations in your head to brushing up on your listening skills and small talk, the pair masterfully fuses theoretical knowledge and business advice with humour and practicality. With sections on work, the self, relationships and language, they show that we can improve not only what we communicate, but how we do so.Whether you're a CEO or starting out - or want to improve your relationships at home - this smartly-illustrated and compact guide will improve your communication skills and help you form more meaningful connections at work, while smiling too.
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The Stellar Debut of Galactica MacFee - Alexander McCall Smith
Book 17 in the hugely popular 44 Scotland Street series by worldwide bestselling author Alexander McCall SmithGlasgow for Bertie is the promised land. The city of pies and Irn Bru, far from his controlling mother, Irene - his place of escape. But how will he respond to the news of the proposed merging of Edinburgh and Glasgow? A new member of Bertie''s class at school is causing ripples in his social circle. She is called Galactica MacFee and is going to be a match for Olive and her lieutenant, Pansy. And, an incredible new discovery: a Pictish stone, that is said to have the first-know written poem carved into it is the talk of the town. But, when the poem is eventually translated, it is thought it is best to keep it under wraps. In this new instalment in the perennially popular 44 Scotland Street series, we are back in the world of Angus and Domenico, Bruce, Matthew and Elspeth, and, of course, Bertie and his friend Ranald Braveheart Macpherson.PRAISE FOR THE 44 SCOTLAND STREET SERIES:''Perfect escapist fiction'' The Times''Simple, elegantly written and gently insightful'' Good Book Guide''A joyous, charming portrait of city life and human foibles'' Sunday Express''Does for Edinburgh what Armistead Maupin did for San Francisco... A light-hearted, genial soap opera'' Financial Times
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The Kew Gardens Beautiful Flowers Colouring Book - The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
This gracefully illustrated colouring book features artworks of a variety of plants taken from the archive of the world''s most respected periodical of its kind, Curtis''s Botanical Magazine, published by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.Alongside each of the 44 line artworks to colour in, you will find the artist''s original watercolour plate to inspire you as you produce your own interpretation.In addition, for anyone interested in botany and learning the history behind these beautiful flowers, the List of Plates also features the name of the person who discovered each plant. When you have completed this wonderful collection, you will have an exquisite portfolio of illustrations to treasure and enjoy. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing and The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have collaborated to create a wonderful selection of botanical-themed arts, crafts and activity books, including origami, dot-to-dots and colour-by-numbers.
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The Sword and the Spear - Mia Couto
Mozambique, 1895. The last days of the so-called Gaza Empire. After an attack on his quarters, defeated sergeant Germano de Melo is taken by his bright, young love Imani to the only hospital within reach an arduous river journey. Meanwhile, war rages all around: Emperor Ngugunyane''s warriors fight the Portuguese occupiers with swords and spears, until the arrival of the machine gun ensures European domination.
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The Autumn Kingdom Vol. 1 - Cullen Bunn
Venture into the deathly dark fairy tale that’s been hailed as one of the year’s best new comics series from masters of horror Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, The Sixth Gun) and Christopher Mitten (Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: Saturn Returns)!Fantasy novelist Andrew Kier takes his family on an idyllic vacation to the edge of a lush Swedish forest, where he hopes to finish writing his latest book in The Wraithbound Queen series. After his young daughters, Sommer and Winter, venture into the woods and find a clearing of statues nearby—featuring trolls, goblins, and a warrior queen missing her swordhand and weapon—a horde of fearsome fae creatures smash into their cabin and kidnap Andrew and his wife, Melissa. Sommer and Winter evade capture and flee into the forest, where they stumble upon a giant sword that mysteriously grants them the power to fight the monsters who stole their parents. As the girls slice their way to answers, centuries of horror and conflict are revealed, and they descend into the Autumn Kingdom to save their family—and their sisterly bond—if they’re not too late
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The Meathead Method - Meathead
 “The only book on outdoor cookery you’ll ever need.” —Alton BrownThe Meathead Method is where barbecue goes next. In the follow-up to his New York Times bestseller Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling, BBQ Hall of Famer and founder of AmazingRibs.com, Meathead presents a guide to new methods for great outdoor cooking with 114 creative and inspiring recipes. The Meathead Method is a toolbox to elevate all your cooking, outdoors and indoors.Learn the basics of great barbecue, grilling, and griddling plus new methods and science not covered in his first book (or any other): brinerades; sous vide que; koji; wok cooking on a charcoal chimney; smoking with tea, herbs, and spices; building your own rubs and sauces; why foods stick to metal; how to safely deep fry on a gas grill; how enzymes work; dry brining; the inverse square law; the hockey stick; 2- and 3-zone setups; the reverse sear; how to beat the stall; the Smoking Gun; injections; why butter basting doesn’t work the way you think it does; neither does beer can chicken; nor do marinades; ponassing and spatchcocking (get your mind out of the gutter); and much more!You’ll also learn how to use out-of-the-BBQ-box ingredients like black garlic, gochujang, yuzu, miso, zhug, and tare sauce, and recipes showcasing Meathead’s methods, including: The secret recipes of competition championsThe Ultimate Prime RibPho with Leftover Brisket and Smoked Bone BrothMussels on Smoked FettucineMiso Maple Black Cod à la NobuVichyssoiseImproved Nashville Hot ChickenRed Pepper RisottoPineapple Foster
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Jagger Mick: Goddess In The Doorway (2x LP) - LP (0811846)
LP vinyl - Čtvrté sólové album Micka Jaggera z roku 2001. Čtvrté sólové album Micka Jaggera z roku 2001. Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger je britský rockový hudebník, herec, skladatel a producent. Proslavil se jako frontman a zpěvák kapely The Rolling Stones, kterou založil s Brianem Jonesem a Keithem Richardsem. Spolu s Richardsem je hlavním autorem písní kapely, během své více než čtyřicet let dlouhé spolupráce napsali takřka 400 písní. V roce 2003 byl britským následníkem trůnu princem Charlesem pasován na rytíře s právem užívat titul Sir. Obsah: Visions of Paradise Joy Dancing in the Starlight God Gave Me Everything Hide Away Don't Call Me Up Goddess in the Doorway Gun Too Far Gone Brand New Set of Rules (Brand New Set of Rules only runs 3:36; it is followed by 2:56 silence and the hidden track Goddess in the Doorway (Cocktail Version) 1:07)
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The Hexiles - Cullen Bunn
From Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, The Sixth Gun, Night Walkers) and Joe Bocardo(Night Walkers) comes a new tale of Hellish familial horror. Jamison Kreel is dead. Six of his children from six mothers are attending the funeral of a father they never met. Each of the children possesses a different infernal power. These powers, though, come at a terrible price...a price Jamison Kreel has placed upon the heads of his offspring. And the demonic debtors have come to collect.
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The Art of Gunsmithing - Lewis Potter
Deals with one of the finest sporting firearms ever invented - the shotgun. This title includes various types of shotgun that ranges from the sidelock ejector, to the everyman gun, the humble economy single barrel.
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The US Constitution in Five Minutes
The U.S. Constitution was written more than 230 years ago for a new country on the periphery of the world. Two centuries later, it governs the most powerful nation on earth and its meaning is constantly debated. The U.S. Constitution in Five Minutes presents 59 essays on subjects central to the meaning and application of the Constitution. Written by scholars, these essays cover origins; institutions, processes, and structural features; civil rights and liberties; and modes of interpretation and address common questions and misunderstandings about the Constitution, such as: Can the President start a war? Does the Constitution protect hate speech? Does the Second Amendment give everyone the right to have a gun? Does the Constitution protect non-citizens? How can we tell what the Constitution means? Intended for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the underlying principles of the U.S. political system, the book will also be a valuable supplement to political science courses. As with all the "in 5 Minutes" books, the essays are written in lively and accessible prose and are brief enough to be read in 5 minutes.
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The U.S. Constitution Simplified - Timothy Harper
What does the US Constitution mean for you?One of the most revered, imitated, and controversial governmental documents in the world, the US Constitution serves as the foundation for the American government and shapes the lives of Americans every day. But what do you know about its history and the impact it has on guiding an ever-evolving nation? This book provides a clear look at the single document that defines America, including the birth of the Constitution and the history and details of its amendments.This revision covers recent court rulings related to the Constitution and how those decisions have ramifications for everyday Americans. If you''ve never fully read the Constitution before, this guide will give you an opportunity to learn about the most influential document in US history.
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Constitution of the United States of America - kolektiv autorů
In 1787. . . We were given the right to practice the religion of our choice. We were given the right to say what we wanted without persecution. It was written that our house and property were secure from unreasonable search and seizure. We were given the right to a public trial. Fifty-five men we will never know sat in a sweltering room and fought for us. We were given our rights as citizens of the United States. Every second fall, as we return again to the ballot box to decide the course of our country's leadership, every voter must find their way back to that room in Philadelphia. Welcome Books is proud to provide a map. The Constitution of the United States of America, inscribed and illustrated by the master calligrapher, Sam Fink, brings to life the issues underlying the triumphs of this abiding document. Originally published in pen and ink for Random House in 1987, Mr. Fink has gone back to his original black-and-white art and painted it anew, created a full-color masterpiece. The result is glorious. Each amendment, each article, each word so thoughtfully placed in The Constitution has been given Mr. Fink's profound touch. With a powerful intelligence and a wonderful sense of humor, he has provided us with an entry point into this complex document, allowing us to read it with greater ease and understanding. As well as a trade edition, Welcome Books is honored to present a full-color limited edition of 64 loose folios, each 15" x 22," exquisitely designed and produced--matching in its manufacture the stunning quality of Mr. Fink's ambition and the gravitas of the original document. In 1787, we were entrusted with our most important living document, The Constitution of the United States of America. Have we kept it safe? To answer this, we must begin by reading it, each and every one of us--so that we may claim our own intimate knowledge of its content; so that we may never forget its tenets; so that we may remember the kind of world we want to live in. This, Sam Fink, in his direct and unadorned way, respectful and loving, helps us do.
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The Constitution of India
The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India and the longest written constitution in the world. This edition brings you the bare act with the latest amendments and a history of how this imperative document came into being! A comprehensive document that outlines the framework and structure of India's political system. Enshrines the principles of democracy.Reflects a progressive approach to governance. Reflects changing social, economic, and political conditions over time. A model for governance and democratic values.
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Fault Lines in the Constitution
Many of the political issues we struggle with today have their roots in the U.S. Constitution.Husband-and-wife team Cynthia and Sanford Levinson take readers back to the creation of this historic document and discuss how contemporary problems were first introduced?then they offer possible solutions. Think Electoral College, gerrymandering, even the Senate. Many of us take these features in our system for granted. But they came about through haggling in an overheated room in 1787, and weÂ’re still experiencing the ramifications.Each chapter in this timely and thoughtful exploration of the ConstitutionÂ’s creation begins with a story?all but one of them true?that connects directly back to a section of the document that forms the basis of our society and government. From the award-winning team, Cynthia Levinson, childrenÂ’s book author, and Sanford Levinson, constitutional law scholar, Fault Lines in the Constitution will encourage exploration and discussion from young and old readers alike.
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If You Were a Kid at the Signing of the Constitution (1787)
What was it like to be a kid during the signing of the Constitution?In 1787, representatives from 12 out of 13 states met in Philadelphia to decide how to run the United States. After many months of heated debates, they reached an agreement and signed it on parchment paper. The Constitution of the United States had been born!Join Elisabeth and Archie as they work to stop a spy from infiltrating the convention and as they witness this defining moment in American history!ABOUT THIS SERIES:Step back in time to the most relevant historical moments with the best-selling series, “If You Were a Kidâ€! In an exciting blend of fiction and nonfiction, a fictionalized narrative teaches history through the eyes of kids, while informational text introduces readers to key factual information. With engaging text, illustrations, and photos on every page, “If You Were a Kid†will spark readers’ curiosity and imagination, making learning about our past an accessible and unforgettable experience.
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The Constitution of the European Union - Prof. Dr. iur. Ulrich Haltern
This book provides a contextual analysis of the constitution of the European Union which, unlike most constitutions, does not belong to a state. Rather, the EU is an international organisation that has moved beyond the features of international law into a terrain very close to the municipal law of federal states. Many features we take for granted in nation-states are non-existent, or contested, in the Union. There is no European Union constitutional text in the proper sense; the ''Constitutional Treaty'' signed by the Member States in 2004 failed spectacularly in the process of popular ratification. The Union’s founding texts were international treaties – international law, not constitutional law. And yet, over time, legal doctrine put into place by the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg has led to constitutional attributes of Union law, and political practice, led by the Commission, has mirrored these attributes, complementing a de facto constitutionalist environment. As a consequence, we have seen a steady re-ordering of the functional boundaries of the Member States, followed by a nascent re-ordering of the imagined boundaries of political community and self. All of this is constitutionalism writ large: legal doctrines, institutional arrangements, political practices, and their implications for legitimacy, democracy, and political self-imagination, and together they form the subject of this fascinating book.
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Metal Earth 3D puzzle USS Arizona (32309010978)
3D puzzle - 44 dílků v balení, pro náročné, materiál kov, vhodné od 14 let S 3D puzzlem Metal Earth nbsp;USS Arizona na vaše děti či vás čeká vzrušující výzva a skvělý zážitek při skládání. K postavení puzzle jsou potřeba šikovné ruce i špetka trpělivosti, ale výsledek bude stát za to. Ze čtvercových plátů oceli vyroste detailně propracovaný model lodi USS Arizona, bitevní lodi amerického námořnictva třídy Pennsylvania. Zcela autentický vzhled 3D puzzle je přitom dosažený díky preciznímu laserovému gravírování. Při skládání si s dětmi užijete nejen spoustu zábavy, ale puzzle rovněž rozvíjí motorické schopnosti. Miniaturní replika 3D puzzle Metal Earth se stane působivou dekorací v dětském i obývacím pokoji, v pracovně či kanceláři. Klíčové vlastnosti 3D puzzle Metal Earth USS Arizona3D puzzle vhodné pro děti od 14 letRozvíjí motorické schopnostiSkládá se ze čtvercových plátů oceliVýsledkem je detailně propracovaný model lodi USS...
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Cobi 4843 I. světová válka USS Arizona BB-39
USS Arizona třídy Pennsylvania je modelem americké bitevní lodě, který si mohou kluci sestavit z 2046 dílků. Historie bitevníku: Americké námořnictvo objednalo výrobu lodě v loděnici New York Navy Yard již 4. března 1913 za cenu odpovídající dnes přibližně 6,4 miliard CZK, stavba trvala 27 měsíců 19. června 1915 byla slavnostně spuštěna na vodu konstruktéři lodě se rozhodli pro nezvyklé pancéřování, silné zdvojené pancéřování důležitých částí USS Arizona má zajímavou a smutnou historii na konci první světové války dopravila amerického prezidenta Woodrowa Wilsona na Pařížskou mírovou konferenci ve 30. letech prošla loď zásadní rekonstrukcí, aby byla následně zařazena do 1. divize Chestera Nimitze se základnou v Pearl Harboru přístaviště Pear Harbor je také její poslední a věčnou destinací, jelikož USS Arizona byla zničena během japonského útoku 7. prosince 1941 nad místem potopení lodě je zřízen památník padlých vojáků jedním ze vzácných exponátů památníku je také slavný palubní zvon z USS Arizona dodnes se občas na hladině nad místem potopení objeví černé skvrny oleje a nafty Skladba a funkčnost: v měřítku 1 : 300 má otočné lodní šrouby otočné dělové věže s nastavitelným náměrem na přídi kotevní řetězy a na zádi letecký katapult lze vystavit do stojanu s popisem Obsah balení: celkem 2 046 dílků stojen s popisem Kupte dětem stavebnici Cobi! Vhodné pro děti od 10 let Materiál: plast Rozměr modelu: 61,5 x 11 x 19 cm Rozměry balení: 54,5 x 31,5 x 12 cm Země původu: EU
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Perfecting the U.S. Constitution - Blaine Kaltman
This book tells the story of each Constitutional Amendment and the role that the Amendments have played in shaping the American experience. Based on solid research, it is written in an engaging style that is easy to comprehend and enjoyable to read. The Amendments guarantee the fundamental rights and liberties that Americans enjoy and should be understood by every citizen. They tell America’s story from its founding to the present day. The Amendments play a vital role in the quest for gender and racial equity, and the continuing struggle to achieve social justice. They are the result of the American people’s continuing efforts to perfect our Constitution, first through Acts of Congress, then through ratifications by State Legislatures, and finally by judicial review and interpretation. The Amendments are too important to be treated as afterthoughts, and this book seeks to rectify that by giving them the attention they deserve.
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The Constitution of the United States - Founding Fathers
Enshrining the fundamental rights and freedoms of its citizens in law, and curbing the power of those who rule them, the US constitution is one of the most significant documents in the history of democracy. New to Penguin's Little Black Classics series.
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AEROspeciál 15 Protiútok letadlových lodí US Navy, únor 1942, 1. část - USS Enterprise útočí na Marshallovy ostrovy - Miroslav Šnajdr
Letadlové lodě US Navy tvořící součást US Pacific Fleet o sobě daly poprvé od vstupu Spojených států do války s císařským Japonskem vědět během února 1942. V té době se zdálo, že náporu císařských zbraní nikdo a nic neodolá. Japonské ozbrojené síly triumfálně vítězily na všech frontách a dobývaly jedno koloniální území západních mocností po druhém. Ovládly Malajsko, obsadily britskou „nedobytnou pevnost“ Singapur a úspěšně postupovaly na barmském bojišti. Okupovaly Borneo, Celebes, Sumatru, Novou Británii, Nové Irsko a řadu menších ostrovů. Mocné Spojené státy pokořily úderem na havajský Pearl Harbor, připravily je o atoly Wake a Guam. Zbytky amerických obránců na Filipínách zatlačily na jižní část Bataanského poloostrova a ostrov Corregidor. Za atmosféry všeobecného zmaru proto znamenaly veřejnosti vhodně předložené ofenzivní akce letadlových lodí USS Enterprise a USS Yorktown provedené proti Marshallovým a Gilbertovým ostrovům 1. února a epický boj, který svedli palubní stíhači startující z USS Lexington 20. února během nájezdu na Rabaul, pro obyvatele Spojených států mohutnou vzpruhu. Amerika potřebovala své hrdiny a US Navy je otřesenému národu poskytlo. Fakticky sice střetnutí popsaná v této publikaci představovala pouhé epizody v dlouhém a mimořádně krvavém zápase mezi Spojenými státy a císařským Japonskem, potvrdila však jednu důležitou skutečnost. Na spojenecké straně přece jen od samého začátku měření sil existovala moc, která svou výzbrojí, profesionalitou, úrovní výcviku a morálkou nezaostávala za opakovaně vítězícími císařskými válečníky: letadlové lodě US Navy a z jejich palub operující letecké skupiny.
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The Gun - Bali Rai
The discovery of an abandoned gun tears the lives of a group of teens apart in this gritty contemporary drama.When Jonas finds a gun left from a shooting he takes it home. He can''t wait to show his mates Kamal and Binny, who reckon they can use the gun to bolster their own street cred. But when Kamal starts to use the gun in robberies, Jonas realises it''s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 8.
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The English Constitution - William Elliot Bulmer
This book centres constitutional reform in discussions of England and Englishness, and centres England in debates on constitutional reform. It includes the text of a constitution that builds on the heritage and tradition of Westminster Model democracy, combining long-overdue reforms with the restoration of neglected constitutional norms and values. -- .
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The Clay Machine-Gun - Victor Pelevin
The Clay Machine-Gun is a novel rich in hilarious paradox. Pelevin himself has described it as ''the first novel in world literature which takes place in an absolute void''. Controversially denied the Russian Booker Prize - the Jury President branded it as a kind of ''computer virus designed to destroy the cultural memory'' - the book became a huge cult success in Russia.The Clay Machine-Gun is a nightmarish fantasy about identity, crime and Russian history. The action cuts deliriously between present-day Moscow and 1919, the era of the Civil War, in which the narrator finds himself serving as a commissar in the division of the legendary commander Vasily Chapaev, and his formidable machine-gunner sidekick, Anna. Hailed as the greatest Russian novel of the post-Soviet era, The Clay Machine-Gun confirmed Victor Pelevin''s status as one of the brightest stars in the Russian literary firmament.
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The Old Man and the Gun - David Grann
‘Beautifully told by David Grann, one of the best true-crime writers around… Nuanced and gripping’ Evening StandardNow a major film starring Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek and Casey Affleck, The Old Man and the Gun is joined by two other riveting true-crime tales by the author of the international Number One bestsellers KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON and THE WAGERThe Old Man and the Gun is the incredible story of a bank robber and prison escape artist who modelled himself after figures like Pretty Boy Floyd and who, even in his seventies, refuses to retire. True Crime follows the twisting investigation of a Polish detective who suspects that a novelist planted clues in his fiction to an actual murder. And The Chameleon recounts how a French imposter assumes the identity of a missing boy from Texas and infiltrates the boy's family, only to soon wonder whether he is the one being conned. In this mesmerizing collection, David Grann shows why he has been called a ‘worthy heir to Truman Capote’ and ‘simply the best narrative non-fiction writer working today’, as he takes the reader on a journey through some of the most intriguing and gripping real-life tales from around the world. Praise for Killers of the Flower Moon ‘An extraordinary story with extraordinary pace and atmosphere’ Sunday Times ‘A marvel of detective-like research and narrative verve’ Financial Times ‘A riveting true story of greed, serial murder and racial injustice’ Jon Krakauer ‘A fiercely entertaining mystery story and a wrenching exploration of evil’ Kate Atkinson ‘A fascinating account of a tragic and forgotten chapter in the history of the American West’ John Grisham And for The Lost City of Z (shortlisted for the 2009 Samuel Johnson Prize) ‘Absorbing… a wonderful story of a lost age of heroic exploration’ Sunday Times ‘Marvellous… engrossing’ Daily Telegraph ‘At once a biography, a detective story and wonderfully vivid piece of travel writing… suspenseful… rollicking… fascinating’ New York Times
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Rapture FRIGATE černá (RPT-GCFP120B)
Herní židle - zádová opěrka nastavitelná v rozsahu 90° - 135°, 3D područky nastavitelné výškově, dopředu/dozadu a úhlově, polštáře pro podporu krční a bederní páteře, výškově nastavitelný sedák s perforovaným potahem, možnost aretace zádové opěrky v libovolné pozici, houpací mechanizmus s nastavením odporu houpání, potah z kvalitní PU koženky, otočná konstrukce, tvrdá kolečka vhodná i pro koberce, ocelový podvozek (kříž), nosnost 120 kg HERNÍ ŽIDLE RAPTURE FRIGATEPohodlí, které si zamilujete!Chcete svému tělu dopřát maximální pohodlí při dlouhých herních maratonech? V tom případě byste měli své herní doupě vybavit kvalitní a komfortní židlí. Jednou takovou je Rapture FRIGATE, která se vyznačuje propracovaným, ergonomickým a mimořádně komfortním provedením. Vašemu tělu tak během několikahodinového sezení poskytne perfektní oporu. Kromě toho nabízí vysokou variabilitu nastavení, odolné a snadno čistitelné materiály, moderní design či precizní zpracování zaručující...
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Tank Craft 44 Stug III Assault Gun - Oliver Dennis
From their introduction in 1940, the German army''s Sturmgeschütz assault guns played a vital role in the campaigns of the Blitzkrieg era, the gargantuan struggles in Russia and the final defensive battles. Evolving from a mobile bunker-buster, armed with a short-barrelled howitzer, the Sturmgeschütz III was up-armoured and up-gunned and by 1943 its tank killing abilities were widely recognised. In 1944, largely as an emergency quick-fix, the Sturmgeschütz IV entered service and over 10,000 examples of both versions had been built by the end of the war. Although not as well known as the Tiger or Panther tanks, they were among the most frequently encountered German armoured vehicles and as the Wehrmacht’s resources continued to decline, the assault guns were thrown into every operation and increasingly substituted for gun tanks in official unit establishments. In the second volume in the TankCraft series to examine the Sturmgeschütz, Dennis Oliver employs official documentation and unit histories to investigate the formations that operated these vehicles and uses archive photos and extensively researched colour illustrations to examine the markings, camouflage and technical aspects of the Sturmgeschütz III and Sturmgeschütz IV that served on the Eastern Fronts during what was almost certainly the pivotal year of the campaign. A key section of his book displays available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined, providing everything the modeller needs to recreate an accurate representation of these historic vehicles.
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Metal Earth 3D puzzle Letadlová loď USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 (ICONX) (32309013221)
3D puzzle - 79 dílků v balení, téma letadla, materiál kov, vhodné od 14 let Zálibu ve skládání puzzle mají děti i dospělí všech věkových kategorií. Tyto originální 3D puzzle Metal Earth jsou určeny dětem od 14 let. Jsou vyrobeny z čtvercových plátků oceli. nbsp;Balení obsahuje ocelové plátky s barevnými dílky a návod na složení. Dílky sestavíte bez použití lepidla i nůžek pomocí přiloženého návodu. nbsp; Klíčové vlastnosti puzzle Metal Earth 3D puzzle Letadlová loď USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 (ICONX)Oblíbená hračka v originálním pojetíPuzzle Metal Earth jsou vyrobeny z oceliSložíte je bez použití lepidlaSoučástí balení je návodPuzzle jsou vhodné pro děti od 14 let
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