the colours of history clive gifford

WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD BEST BOOK WITH FACTS 2019!A truly unique approach to history and a fascinating read that is guaranteed to keep boredom at bay, The Colours of History studies the shades, hues and pigments which have shaped the past and present. Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which colour is made from crushed beetles? What green pigment might be used to build super-fast computers of the future? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this vibrant exploration of the stories behind different colours, and the roles they #39;ve played throughout history. From black to white, and all the colours in between, every shade has a story to tell. Each colour group is introduced with a stunning and interpretive double-page spread illustration, followed by illustrated entries exploring the ‘colourful’ history of particular shades. With vivid, thought-provoking illustrations and engaging bite-sized text, this book is a feast for the eyes and the mind, ready to enthral budding artists and historians alike.

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Did you know that a zeptosecond is a trillionth of a billionth of a second? Or that the US once had 144 different time zones? Or that across your lifetime, you’ll spend about 33 years in bed? Discover more questions, answers, and theories in this bumper book all about the past, present, future, and beyond! The Book of Time is brimming with fascinating information about the concept of time. What is time? How does it work? And is it even real? The book uses time as a lens to explore a wide variety of STEAM subjects that kids know and love—such as space, dinosaurs, animals, the human body, and machinery—with a completely fresh perspective. Through a simple yet fascinating approach, you’ll learn about: The measurements of time Big and small time Time-travel Paradoxes And lots more mind-boggling things Cool, graphic illustrations help convey sometime abstract concepts and make for an engrossing reading experience. Children will be able to wow and amaze all their family and friends with extensive and fascinating information about time. Absorbing, entertaining, and surprising, The Book of Time will teach kids to look at the world in a whole new way.

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Think all sharks are man-eating terrors? Think again! There s so much more to these fascinating and frequently misunderstood animals. This book takes you through the hungry history of these incredible creatures.Sharks range in size from whale sharks longer than buses, to Panama catsharks and dwarf lantern sharks that could sit across the palm of your hand. Find out about baby sharks, prehistoric sharks, the largest known shark - the Megaladon, bull sharks, reef sharks and angel sharks, amongst others. Look inside at the parts of a shark, such as their very light skeleton, their razor-sharp teeth and their extra special electric sense that humans don t have. Learn about their clever hunting and feeding techniques.How do we know so much about sharks? Discover how scientists are using many different technologies to find, follow and examine sharks to learn more about them. More than one-third of all shark and ray species are in danger of extinction. Learn what people are doing to help these formidable creatures.The colourful and detailed illustrations from Andressa Meissner bring the sharks vividly to life. The consultant, Leonardo Guida, (PhD) is a shark scientist and shark conservation lead at the Australian Marine Conservation Society.

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Find out everything you need to know about sharks, from baby sharks to whale sharks longer than buses and dwarf lantern sharks that could sit in the palm of your hand

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Discover a world of fascinating facts and stats about the beautiful game. Dive in and deepen your knowledge while following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar!From record-breaking goals to famous football mascots â “ learn about the funny and extraordinary moments that make football fantastic.This fully illustrated book of trivia takes footie fans on a breathtaking round-the-world tour, visiting every continent to discover incredible football stories, from record-breaking goals, amazing players, and stunning stadiums to weird and wonderful football mascots.The perfect gift for any young fans aged 7+ inspired by the 2022 World Cup. Kick off your footballing journey and see the world in a whole new light!WITH FABULOUSLY SHINY FOILED COVERClive Gifford started writing books at the age of 16 and hasnâ ™t stopped since! He has had over 150 books published, most of which are for children. His books have been nominated for, or won, Royal Society, School Library Association, Blue Peter, Smithsonian and TES awards. Clive lives in Manchester.Tracy Worrall creates her artwork using both digital and traditional media. She produced animations for an award-winning educational television series for the Discovery Channel. Tracy lives in Liverpool.

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Clive James read, learned and recited poetry aloud for most of his life. In this, the last book he completed before his death, the much-loved poet, broadcaster and author offers a selection of his favourite poems and a personal commentary on each.In the last months of his life, his vision impaired by surgery and unable to read, Clive James explored the treasure-house of his mind: the poems he knew best, so good that he didn t just remember them, he found them impossible to forget. The Fire of Joy is the record of this final journey of recollection and celebration.Enthralled by poetry all his life, James knew hundreds of poems by heart. In offering this selection of his favourites, a succession of poems from the sixteenth century to the present, his aim is to inspire you to discover and to learn, and perhaps even to speak poetry aloud.In his highly personal anthology, James offers a commentary on each of the eighty or so poems: sometimes a historical or critical note on the poem or its author, sometimes a technical point about the poem s construction from someone who was himself a poet, sometimes a personal anecdote about the role the poem played in his own life.Whether you re familiar with a poem or not â “ whether you re familiar with poetry in general or not â “ these chatty, unpretentious, often tender mini-essays convey the joy of James s enthusiasm and the benefit of his knowledge. His urgent wish was to share with a new generation what he himself had loved. This is a book to be read cover to cover or dipped into: either way it generously opens up a world for our delight. Clive James s joyous farewell . . . from Thomas Wyatt to Carol Ann Duffy â “ Guardian, Best Poetry of 2020Clive James (1939â “2019) was a broadcaster, critic, poet, memoirist and novelist. His acclaimed poetry includes the collection Sentenced to Life and a translation of Dante s The Divine Comedy, both Sunday Times bestsellers.

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Clive James read, learned and recited poetry aloud for most of his life. In this, the last book he completed before his death, the much-loved poet, broadcaster and author offers a selection of his favourite poems and a personal commentary on each.In the last months of his life, his vision impaired by surgery and unable to read, Clive James explored the treasure-house of his mind: the poems he knew best, so good that he didn t just remember them, he found them impossible to forget. The Fire of Joy is the record of this final journey of recollection and celebration.Enthralled by poetry all his life, James knew hundreds of poems by heart. In offering this selection of his favourites, a succession of poems from the sixteenth century to the present, his aim is to inspire you to discover and to learn, and perhaps even to speak poetry aloud.In his highly personal anthology, James offers a commentary on each of the eighty or so poems: sometimes a historical or critical note on the poem or its author, sometimes a technical point about the poem s construction from someone who was himself a poet, sometimes a personal anecdote about the role the poem played in his own life.Whether you re familiar with a poem or not â “ whether you re familiar with poetry in general or not â “ these chatty, unpretentious, often tender mini-essays convey the joy of James s enthusiasm and the benefit of his knowledge. His urgent wish was to share with a new generation what he himself had loved. This is a book to be read cover to cover or dipped into: either way it generously opens up a world for our delight. Clive James s joyous farewell . . . from Thomas Wyatt to Carol Ann Duffy â “ Guardian, Best Poetry of 2020Clive James (1939â “2019) was a broadcaster, critic, poet, memoirist and novelist. His acclaimed poetry includes the collection Sentenced to Life and a translation of Dante s The Divine Comedy, both Sunday Times bestsellers.

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Open this book and be part of the magic of the circus! When Nell discovers the circus has arrived near her home she experiences everything the circus can offer; wonderful characters, the magic of performance and sense of community.Written by Giffords Circus founder Nell Gifford, the spirit of the circus is authentically captured on every page.

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From prehistory to the present day, colours have shaped our world in more ways than you might expect.In The Stories and Secrets of Colour, young readers can explore the many meanings behind and uses for colour all over the world, from the Tuareg people of North Africa and their striking blue clothes, to why saffron is so expensive and what makes flamingos pink. Through colour, we discover amazing facts about animals and plants, learn how colours have changed the course of history and find out how different colours affect our moods and health.Vivid, imaginative full-spread illustrations from artist Sirjana Kaur are a joyful celebration of colour and award-winning Susie Brook s text reveals how colour is infused into every part of our lives.

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Hudební CD - All The Colours Of You je 16. studiové album britské rockové skupiny James . To bylo vydáno v roce 2021. All The Colours Of You je 16. studiové album britské rockové skupiny James . To bylo vydáno v roce 2021. Rok vydání : 2021 (16.album) Seznam stop CD ZERO / All The Colours Of You / Recover / Beautiful Beaches / Wherever It Takes Us / Hush / Getting Myself Into / Magic Bus / Miss America / Isabella / XYST

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LP vinyl - All The Colours Of You je 16. studiové album britské rockové skupiny James . To bylo vydáno v roce 2021. All The Colours Of You je 16. studiové album britské rockové skupiny James . To bylo vydáno v roce 2021. Rok vydání : 2021 (16.album) Seznam stop LP 1 ZERO / All The Colours Of You / Recover / Beautiful Beaches / Wherever It Takes Us / Hush LP 2 Getting Myself Into / Magic Bus / Miss America / Isabella / XYST

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Explore the tyrants who have shaped the course of history. All power corrupts, but absolute power can turn people into absolute monsters. The true stories behind the men and women who led tyrannies around the world. This is history ... but not as you know it.Leading readers through all of world history, Ben Gazur looks at how tyrants and their regimes have shaped the course of humanity from the earliest times right up until the modern day. From the first Ancient Greek tyrants to those who still dominate nations today, dictators have always been pulling the strings.In 50 bite-sized chapters spanning thousands of years, A Short History of the World in 50 Tyrants examines their rise to power, how they stayed there and how they were overthrown, investigating their lives and crimes. Readers will learn how Catherine the Great seized the throne from her own husband, how Adolf Hitler created a cult of personality to assume complete control, and how Julius Caesar met his end under a rain of stabs on the senate floor.Follow the whims, eccentricities and evil acts of dictators across the millennia, such as the deadly search for immortality by the first Chinese Emperor, the wily machinations of the Emperor Augustus and the crushing brutality of Pol Pot’s rule.Also available:A Short History of the World in 50 Places (9781789291971)A Short History of the World in 50 Animals (9781789292954)A Short History of the World in 50 Books (9781789294088)A Short History of the World in 50 Lies (9781789294606)A Short History of the World in 50 Failures (9781789296938)

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How the modern world has understood the ancient Greeks and why they matter todayThe study of ancient Greek history has been central to the western conception of history since the Renaissance. The Muse of History traces the shifting patterns of this preoccupation in the last three centuries, in which each generation has reinterpreted the Greeks in the light of their contemporary world, through times of revolution, conflicting ideologies and warfare. It aims to offer a new history of Greek historiography from the Enlightenment to the present, and to acknowledge the continuing spiritual importance of the ancient Greeks for European culture in the twentieth century under totalitarian persecutions. Through the study of different historians, many of them unjustly forgotten, it shows the problematic nature of the Anglo-Saxon tradition and the importance of ideas from the continent of Europe, the ambiguities of democracy, and the impossibility of understanding the past or the present outside our common European heritage. It ends by offering suggestions for the future of the study of the Greeks in the context of world history.

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My love for you is all around,in sunshine, stream and tree. From rosy dawn to inky dusk,my love is in all you see. Discover all the colours love can take in this stunning board book celebrating the special bond between caregiver and child, Fox and Cub. Strands of colour appear as if by magic - poppy-field red, autumn-leaves orange, sunshine yellow, foliage green, river blue, stormy indigo and light rays of violet - to showcase a big, beautiful rainbow in the sky at the end of the book. Readers will love the charming display of sliding ribbons, as each page turn brings with it a new flash of colour and emotion!

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When Glasgow journalist Gerry Conway receives a phone call promising unsavoury information about Scottish Justice Minister Peter Lyons, his instinct is that this apparent scoop won t warrant space in The Tribune. But as Conway s curiosity grows and his leads proliferate, his investigation takes him from Scotland to Belfast. Shocked by the sectarian violence of the past, and by the prejudice and hatred he encounters even now, Conway soon grows obsessed with the story of Lyons and all he represents. And as he digs deeper, he comes to understand that there is indeed a story to be uncovered; and that there are people who will go to great lengths to ensure that it remains hidden. Compelling, vividly written and shocking, ALL THE COLOURS OF THE TOWN is not only the story of an individual and his community - it is also a complex and thrilling inquiry into loyalty, betrayal and duty.

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A hilarious and entertaining compendium of historical trivia from Dan Snow and the creators of History Hit: the ultimate gift for fans of The Rest is History. Hours of fun for all aspiring historians this summer 2025! History is a bottomless reservoir of all the bonkers, heroic, awful and weird things we eccentric humans have ever done. We can t help generating extraordinary stories . . . Most importantly, like all the best stories, they are true. - DAN SNOWHave you ever wondered who the third man on the moon was? Did you know that Dick Whittington really was the medieval Mayor of London? Why was a pigeon a hero to the American army? What s the difference between a dolmen and a barrow? Who were the Wu, Wei and Shu Han? Was Napoleon really small? Who said Pardon me, sir, I didn t mean to just before they were executed? When was the oldest known shark attack?The answers to all these questions and so much more are contained within this wonderful miscellany of historical facts, figures and fascinating finds which will enthral, entertain and inform everyone who loves history and wants to know more about more. --------------WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: Full of facts . . . some eye wateringly funny and some jaw-droppingly astonishing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to pick up and hard to put down ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I learnt something new from almost every entry. Highly recommended reading for all history lovers and fact fans! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Full of interesting historical facts and my husband loved this as a Christmas gift ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Of course, we are entirely dependent on plants for our foodand the air we breathe, but did you know that 5,000 mature English oak treeswere used in the construction of Admiral Nelsonâ ™s flagship HMS Victory, or thatsweet peas were involved in the birth of the science of genetics? King Cottonwas the driver of the slave trade, which was the first domino to fall in the AmericanRevolution, and cotton was also the catalyst for the Industrial Revolution. These,and many other extraordinary facts in FiftyPlants that Changed the Course of History, highlight the dynamic ways inwhich plants have influenced human history.This beautifully designed and illustrated volume provides anengaging guide to the fifty key plants that have had the most impact on humanhistory. Packed full of information, the book includes details about thehabitat and characteristics of each plant, fact boxes, full colour photographs andlovely botanical illustrations. Weaving together strands of economic, politicaland agricultural history, each entry is a fascinating look at the mostinfluential plants known to mankind.

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From the Stone Age to the present day, no technology has had a more profound impact on mankind than watercraft. Boats and ships made possible the settlement and conquest of new worlds. They determined the victors of history-changing wars and aided the spread of new philosophies, technologies and religions. Even today, virtually everything we purchase and consume depends on seaborne trade.Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History is more than just a delight for lovers of the sea â “ itâ ™s a virtual history of the world told through the boats and ships that influenced how and where people lived, the ideas they exchanged and how they won and lost the battles that set the course of later generations and millennia. Beautifully illustrated with art and photographs, it is a guide to how men and women went to sea in every age and place.

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It s story time with the Colourblocks!Based on the popular CBeebies show, this fun-filled book is packed with bright illustrations and interactive questions that will help young children to recognise colours and their names, and learn which colours mix together to make something new!

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A LANDMARK WORK OF POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY. A GLOBAL BESTSELLER. STILL AS RELEVANT TODAY. With the fall of Berlin Wall in 1989 the threat of the Cold War which had dominated the second half of the twentieth century vanished. And with it the West looked to the future with optimism but renewed uncertainty. The End of History and the Last Man was the first book to offer a picture of what the new century would look like. Boldly outlining the challenges and problems to face modern liberal democracies, Francis Fukuyama examined what had just happened and predicted what was coming next. Now updated with a new afterword, Fukuyama shows how the central issue today remains the same. Have any political and economic models arisen that could challenge liberal democracy as the best way of organizing human societies? He remains unconvinced. Tackling religious fundamentalism, politics, scientific progress, ethical codes and war, The End of History and the Last Man is as compelling today as it was when it was written - and just as provocative too. Awesome . . . a landmark . . . profoundly realistic and important . . . supremely timely and cogent Washington Post Clearly written, immensely ambitious New York Times Clever, important, teeming with original ideas Mail on Sunday We are indebted to Fukuyama for such an ambitious work of political philosophy Foreign Affairs

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AN EPIC LOVE STORY, A SOARING THRILLER, AND A SWEEPING COMING-OF-AGE TALE: A READING EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER... A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK - and selected for Books of the Year by Amazon, Waterstones, Audible, Apple Books, Google Play, and a GoodReads Choice Award Finalist.* * * * * Hits like a sledgehammer. An absolutely must-read novel GILLIAN FLYNN A wonderful book RICHARD OSMAN Impeccably crafted, deeply emotional, entirely shattering BONNIE GARMUS A brilliant work of art JODI PICOULT I ve never read anything quite like it. This book will stay with you for a very long time LUCY FOLEY Kept me frantically turning the pages KRISTIN HANNAH An epic sweep ... Ambitious, powerful and moving, this is a tour de force. GUARDIAN* * * * * Late one summer, the town of Monta Clare is shattered by the abduction of teenager Joseph Patch Macauley. Nobody more so than Saint Brown, who will risk everything to find her best friend. But when she does: it will break her heart. Patch lies alone in a pitch-black room - until he feels a hand in his. Her name is Grace and, though they cannot see each other, she lights their world with her words. But when he escapes: there is no sign she ever even existed. Left with only her voice and her name, he paints her from broken memories - and charts an epic search to find her. As years turn to decades, and hope becomes obsession, Saint will shadow his journey - on a darker path to hunt down the man who took them - and set free the only boy she ever loved. Even if finding the truth means losing each other forever...* * * * * It s as good as everyone says. I have absolutely no doubt it s the book of the year JENNIE GODFREY A book to lose yourself in - a huge achievement ALEX MICHAELIDES A luminous and heartbreaking book - a crime novel, yes, but vaster and more moving than anything I expected. OBSERVER The best thriller I ve ever read ... a multi-layered masterpiece with impeccable plotting. i NEWS The instant classic ... A poignant, powerful and unforgettable love story. HEAT Breathtaking. I was gripped from the first page RUTH JONES Amazing. Haunting. Unforgettable PATRICIA CORNWELL A future modern classic WOMAN HOME A truly epic crime novel and love story WILL DEAN A cinematic masterpiece WOMAN S WEEKLY Vast yet intimate, tense yet tender ERIN KELLY One of the most beautiful books I ve ever read. PLATINUM Beautiful, wise, heartbreaking and profound STUART TURTON Epic in every sense of the word ... Some of the best characters I ve ever passed my time with ABIGAIL DEAN A masterpiece, the sort of book that only comes along once in a decade ABIR MUKHERJEE Achingly beautiful ... A masterpiece ANDREA MARA A masterpiece that drew me in from the first page PRIMA Will capture the hearts of generations to come M. W. CRAVEN A heartbreaking work of genius IMRAN MAHMOOD Truly exceptional JOHN MARRS Vast, yearning, and luminous VASEEM KHAN A once-in-a-generation classic ... Might just be the best book I ve ever read ADAM SIMCOX A heartbreaking, life-affirming story of hope and loss CHARLOTTE PHILBY A mystery wrapped in a love story that will break and then mend your heart HOLLY SEDDON One of the best books that I ve ever read LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON* * * * *

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After the collapse of Soviet communism, the West convinced itself that liberal democracy would be the dominant system of governance. However, in February 2022, Vladimir Putin proved it is unwise to make such predictions. In the early years of Putinâ ™s presidency, he appeared to commit himself to friendship with the West. But the Putin of those years is unrecognisable today - an autocratic nationalist, dedicated to repression at home and anti-Western militarism abroad. So, what happened? Was he lying when he proclaimed his support for freedom, democracy and friendship with the West? Or, was he sincere? Did he change his views at some stage between then and now? And if that is the case, what happened to change him? Putin and the Return of History examines these questions in the context of Russiaâ ™s thousand-year past, tracing the forces and the myths that have shaped Putinâ ™s politics of aggression: the enduring terror of encirclement by outsiders, the subjugation of the individual to the cause of the state, the collectivist values that allow the sacrifice of human lives in battle, the willingness to lie and deceive, the co-opting of religion and the belief in Great Russiaâ ™s mission to change the world.

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THE NINETEENTH BOOK IN THE BELOVED NO. 1 LADIES DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIESThe one with the election . . .When Ramotswe enters politics to oppose the construction of the dubious-sounding Big Fun Hotel , her opponent turns out to be local troublemaker, Violet Sephotho. But the general air of excitement cannot eclipse important matters of detection. Charlie, assigned a mysterious hit-and-run case, strives to prove his worth to his superiors as well as Queenie-Queenie, the woman who has captured his heart.Mma Makutsi is meanwhile in danger of being outwitted by a local bigwig property developer.Twists and turns abound in the latest adventures from the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency.

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â ¢ Fifty Railways that Changed the Course of History is afascinating and beautifully presented guide to the train lines and rail companies thathave had the greatest impact on modern civilization.â ¢ Entries range from the Metropolitan Line of the LondonUnderground, the worldâ ™s first underground railway, to the Pacific Railroad, thefirst transcontinental railroad in North America.â ¢ In order to justify the assertion that they literally changedthe course of history, each railway is judged by its influence in fivecategories: Engineering, Society, commerce, Politics, and Military.Â

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Late one summer, the town of Monta Clare is shattered by the abduction of local teenager Joseph Patch Macauley. Nobody more so than Saint Brown, who is broken by her best friend s disappearance.Soon, she will eat, sleep, breathe, only to find him. But when she does: it will break her heart. Patch lies in a pitch-black room - all alone - for days or maybe weeks.Until he feels a hand in his. Her name is Grace and, though they cannot see each other, she takes him from the darkness and paints their world with her words. In this hopeless place, they fall in love.But when he escapes: there is no sign she ever even existed. To find her again, Patch charts an epic search across the country. And, to set him free, Saint will shadow his journey: on a darker path to hunt down the man who took them.Even if finding the truth means losing each other forever...

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A missing persons mystery, a serial killer thriller, and an epic love story - with a unique twist on each...* * * * *Late one summer, the town of Monta Clare is shattered by the abduction of local teenager Joseph Patch Macauley. Nobody more so than Saint Brown, who is broken by her best friend s disappearance. Soon, she will eat, sleep, breathe, only to find him.But when she does: it will break her heart.Patch lies in a pitch-black room - all alone - for days or maybe weeks.Until he feels a hand in his. Her name is Grace and, though they cannot see each other, she takes him from the darkness and paints their world with her words. In this hopeless place, they fall in love.But when he escapes: there is no sign she ever even existed.To find her again, Patch charts an epic search across the country.And, to set him free, Saint will shadow his journey: on a darker path to hunt down the man who took them.Even if finding the truth means losing each other forever...

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Kniha - autor Václav Matoušek; Tomáš Janata; Jan Chlíbec; Roman Urbani; Růžena Zimová, 232 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Kniha „Třebel 1647. A Battlefield of the Thirty Years’ War from the Perspective of History, Archeology, Art-history, Geoinformatics, and Ethnology” pojednává o střetnutí švédské a habsburské armády, která se odehrála pod hradem Třebelí v západních Čechách mezi 18. srpnem a 5. zářím, v roce 1647. Krajina bojiště se od poloviny 17. století dodnes téměř nezměnila. Na bojišti je dochováno 7 reliktů polních opevnění. Terénní výzkum bojiště probíhal s přestávkami od roku 1988 do roku 2017.Kniha je 2. upraveným vydáním knihy archeologa a historika Václava Matouška “Třebel. Obraz krajiny s bitvou”, kterou v roce 2006 vydalo nakladatelství Academia. Celý náklad prvého vydání je již zcela rozebrán. Druhým vydáním vyšel autor vstříc jak domácím, tak zahraničním zájemcům o terénní výzkum bojišť třicetileté války v Českých zemích.Aktuální...

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A first colours book from the National Trust packed with things to spot in the countryside!The third in a series of concept books created with the National Trust, this board book takes very young readers on a summer walk through the countryside, looking at all the colours of the rainbow.

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From 1926 onward, Sinn Féin, which had been instrumental in the revolutionary period of 1919⠓23, faded into oblivion as a result of its intransigent and doctrinaire stance. This book unravels a chapter of history that has not been dealt with in detail until now. -- .

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Two psychics plunge into a dark world of deadly secrets in this second installment of the Fogg Lake trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz.

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This book presents the latest central European research concerning History and its influenceon central Euroean societies in the 20th century.

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Major influence on the development of botanical art.â ¢ International reputationâ ¢ Strong biographical slantâ ¢ Lavishly Illustrated with over 200 colour botanical paintings and b/w photographs

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A fresh interpretation of Revelation for the 21st century, exploring the connections between John s visions and the terrifying prospect of an Artificial Super Intelligence that emerges to deceive the world and oppose the rule of Christ.

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From the dawn of history to the decline of the Celtic Tiger - how Ireland has been shaped over the centuries.Ireland has been shaped by many things over the centuries: geography, war, the fight for liberty. A Brief History of Ireland is the perfect introduction to this exceptional place, its people and its culture.Ireland has been home to successive groups of settlers - Celts, Vikings, Normans, Anglo-Scots, Huguenots. It has imported huge ideas, none bigger than Christianity which it then re-exported to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. In the Tudor era it became the first colony of the developing English Empire. Its fraught and sometimes brutal relationship with England has dominated its modern history. Killeen argues that religion was decisive in all this: Ireland remained substantially Catholic, setting it at odds with the larger island culturally, religiously and politically. But its own culture and identity have stayed strong, most obviously in literature with a magnificent tradition of writing from the Book of Kells to the modern masters: Joyce, Yeats, Beckett and Heaney.

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An updated edition of this accessible critical reader, with additional chapters including an introduction that contextualises the rise of each theoretical perspective and draw links between them. -- .

Objev podobné jako The Houses of History - Anna Green, Kathleen Troup

FOR SOME PEOPLE, ITâ ™S ALWAYS MIDNIGHT . . .From the mind of writer Barry Gifford (Wild at Heart, Lost Highway), adapted by That Texas Blood s Chris Condon and a rotating cast of visionary artistsâ ”including Brian Level (Poison Ivy), Alexandre Tefenkgi (The Good Asian), Artyom Topilin (I Hate This Place) and Marco Finnegan (The Keeper)â ”come four interconnected stories of convicts, lost souls, and human monsters journeying through a labyrinth of perversion, religious dogma, and murder in the Deep South.A pair of murderous lovers in Florida carrying out a bloody agenda. A perverse political and religious power struggle between a brother and a sister. An easygoing drifter who suddenly finds himself a fugitive on the run. And a bright-eyed young girl discovering her place in the cold dark world. At the end of the twentieth century, chaos and horror were the American dream.Collecting Night People #1â “4.

Objev podobné jako Night People - Barry Gifford, Chris Condon

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).

Objev podobné jako The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Presidents - Jon Roper

Inspired by true events, this is a gripping tale of love and resilience in wartime Germany, as one woman changes the course of history. An absorbing read The Times Full of impeccably researched WW2 detail. Compelling Daily MailHITLER HAD TWO FORTUNE TELLERS.ONE PREDICTED HIS RISE TO POWER, THE OTHER AIMED FOR HIS DEMISE.Berlin, 1940: Hitlerâ ™s army is on the rise. When he requests Edith Creutzen become his personal fortune teller, sheâ ™s left no choice but to accept.As the days pass and his trust in her grows, Edith soon realises how powerful she has become. Cold her guidance deceive the most dangerous man in the world?One person stands in her way: Hitlerâ ™s enigmatic right-hand man. Is he friend or foe, and would he still care for her if he knew where her loyalties lay?Armed with courage and conviction, Edith sets out to change the course of history. But the price of success is high, and the closer she gets, the more she stands to loseâ ¦PRAISE FOR J.C. MAETIS: Enticing, terrifying and heartbreaking Mandy Robotham, The Resistance Girl Darkly compelling Fiona Valpy, The Dressmaker s Gift A gripping, intriguing and moving read Anna Stuart, The Midwife of Auschwitz

Objev podobné jako The Fortune Teller of Berlin - J. C. Maetis

A missing starlet.An unsolved mystery.Can Lily save Hollywood⠙s next big movie star?Lily Jones is thrilled to find herself in the 1950s. She misses her life from 2024 but has a blossoming romance with her musician friend Louis and her dream job working on a movie set.The lead actress Kitty Fox is a rising star, yet Lily recalls that after this movie she goes missing, her disappearance an unsolved mystery that barely makes a ripple in Hollywood history.But as Lily begins to understand the brutal studio system of the 1950s she wonders if there might be something sinister at play.Whatever happened to Kitty Fox? Can Lily save her and change the course of history?Readers adore the Hotel Hollywood series:⠘A fabulous, sweepingly glamorous book ⠓ I was completely caught up in 50s Vegas and the mobsters, movie stars and murder that kept me turning the pages until the small hours.⠙ Amanda Lees⠘Brimming with wonderful characters, cracking dialogue, exquisite description and an intriguing mystery that kept me guessing all the way⠦ quite simply a joy.⠙ A.A. Chaudhuri⠘Crime, glamour and love - Lisa Hall⠙s latest time-slip novel is an absolute joy⠙ Annabel Kantaria⠘Full of Las Vegas glamour, thrills, nostalgia and vivid characters. I loved it!⠙ Louise Swanson⠘Fresh, fun and full of suspense. Crime-solving, time-hopping Lily Jones is a brilliant character and 1950s Vegas, in all its glamour and seediness, springs to life through her eyes.⠙ Joanna Dodd⠘Put Las Vegas mobsters, a couple of showgirls, and a sexy musician into a shaker, pour that into a martini glass and add a plot twist. Lily Jones is back in her latest time-hopping mystery guaranteed to knock your bobby socks off.⠙ Elena Hartwell⠘A brilliant timeslip novel⠦I love the mix of history, real people and fictional characters and the setting is beautifully imagined and compelling⠦ a page turner and a joy to read.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘Oh my days⠦ I love the glamour and glitz of the bygone era...so it is great that the author is recreating it and giving it more intrigue with an absolutely cracking case.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘This book made me so happy, I read it in a day⠦I loved it.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘The story rattles along at a pace⠦a book to remember.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

Objev podobné jako The Strange Disappearance of Kitty Fox - Lisa Hall

Jan Patockaâ ™s contribution to phenomenology and the philosophy of history mean that he is considered one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century. Yet, his writing is not widely available in English and the Anglophone world remains rather unfamiliar with his work. In this new book of essential Patocka texts, of which the majority have been translated from the original Czech for the first time, readers will experience a general introduction to the key tenets of his philosophy. This includes his thoughts on the relationship between philosophy and political engagement which strike at the heart of contemporary debates about freedom, political participation and responsibility and a truly pressing issue for modern Europe, what exactly constitutes a European identity? In this important collection, Patocka provides an original vision of the relationship between self, world, and history that will benefit students, philosophers and those who are interested in the ideals that underpin our democracies.

Objev podobné jako The Selected Writings of Jan Patocka - Jan Patočka

Learn the colours of the rainbow with Bing in this fantastic shaped board book for children!

Objev podobné jako Bing: Rainybow Colours - HarperCollins Childrenâ

Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won t believe they re all trueBorn into the richest dynasty in the world, young Cleopatra has always dreamed of glory and empire. And when she defeats her brother and sister to become Pharaoh of Egypt, she is certain the gods have chosen her for greatness. But then Julius Caesar s war-fleet sails into her harbour -- and suddenly her country s destiny hangs by a thread ...Join Dominic Sandbrook as we follow the most famous queen of all from Alexandria to Rome, through doomed love affairs and epic battles, to the serpent s bite which will change the course of history.

Objev podobné jako Adventures in Time: Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile - Dominic Sandbrook

ONLY BLUE ALLOWED, by Blue government demand. Anything that isn t blue, by colour law, is banned.In a very blue house on a very blue street, sits a little boy who feels as blue as the world around him. For this little boy has a BIG secret: he loves the colour yellow.In a world where only one colour is allowed, will he be brave enough to tell his dad? And will they be able to defy the rules and create a world where EVERY colour is welcome? One boy and his dad are about to come OUT OF THE BLUE and into life in technicolour!A stunning celebration of being yourself and living in ALL the colours of the rainbow, from debut author Robert Tregoning and rising star illustrator Stef Murphy. Championing difference, diversity and pride, this gloriously illustrated picture book is perfect for fans of Perfectly Norman, Grandad s Camper and Julian Is a Mermaid.

Objev podobné jako Out of the Blue - Robert Tregoning

Dive back in time to discover the unbelievable stories of the past through an exciting new map-view of world history.Explore more than 200 vibrant maps showing the history of every continent in this gripping new view of world history for children aged 9-12.History as it Happened breaks down history into simple, manageable chunks. Watch the rise and fall of great empires and kingdoms, see how physical geography influenced the course of history, and learn how lucrative trade routes of spices and silk have all changed the way our world looks today in this fascinating guide.This exciting history map book for children offers:200 colourful maps telling the story of every continentâ ™s history.A kid-friendly breakdown of history told through maps to explain the roots of world events today.Striking illustrations and photos that will immerse children into the time and place in history.Hundreds of specially commissioned maps guide children through key moments in history or show how things changed over time, like ancient Rome s journey from its beginnings as a small kingdom to the growth of its power as a republic and its greatest glory as a continent-spanning empire. Historical photographs throughout bring the maps to life, alongside clear, bite-sized text that makes it easy to follow the story of humankind. With this piece-by-piece inclusive approach to investigating history and global content, this is a children s history atlas like no other!

Objev podobné jako History as it Happened - DK

A simple text where a visit to an art show causes a girl to imagine what the world would be like if it was wholly yellow, red or blue. Realising that the world actually consists of all the colours of the rainbow, she paints lots of multicoloured pieces of art herself.Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.Text type â “ A simple non-fiction text.A gallery story map on pages 14 and 15 pictures the different stages of the girl s thought-processes for children to discuss.Curriculum links â “ Art and Design: Self-portrait.Science: How we see things.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Objev podobné jako Colours - Satoshi Kitamura

What distinguishes history as a discipline from other fields of study? That s the animating question of Sarah Maza s Thinking About History, a general introduction to the field of history that revels in its eclecticism and highlights the inherent tensions and controversies that shape it. Designed for the classroom, Thinking About History is organized around big questions: Whose history do we write, and how does that affect what stories get told and how they are told? How did we come to view the nation as the inevitable context for history, and what happens when we move outside those boundaries? What is the relation among popular, academic, and public history, and how should we evaluate sources? What is the difference between description and interpretation, and how do we balance them? Maza provides choice examples in place of definitive answers, and the result is a book that will spark classroom discussion and offer students a view of history as a vibrant, ever-changing field of inquiry that is thoroughly relevant to our daily lives.

Objev podobné jako Thinking About History - Sarah Maza

Every nation tells its own history in its own way. This important book explains what s going on behind the scenes in those tellings - who gets to decide which facts are taught, and which truths are massaged, or even denied. Using a mix of comic strips, diagrams and clear, simple language, this book shows readers how to dig deeper into any story, how to investigate recent and ancient history for themselves, and learn why it s vital to understand how the world has ended up where it is today. This is a History book unlike any other you ve read. It doesn t just tell stories from the past, it explains where those stories came from, and why they can change, depending on who is telling them. Chapters in this book include:- What is history?How to look at the pastWhat is - and what isn t - part of the study of history. How to be a historianHow historians investigate the past, what tools they use, and how to decide which accounts you can trust - and which you can t. Different approachesThere are many ways to explore history, and many types of stories to tell. What s the difference between them, and why do historians choose different approaches anyway?Histories of whoHow to investigate stories that focus on people: from heroes and villains to ordinary people, large groups - and those that historians have often ignored. Histories of whereHow historians make sense of what has happened in different parts of the world, whether a village, a city, a nation - or the entire globe. Histories of whyTrying to find out why something happened often means exploring big ideas, and how people were thinking and feeling at the time. But how can you investigate that?Everyday historyWith the tools you ve gathered in this book, find out how YOU can start to make sense of the world you live in. The end of history?

Objev podobné jako History for Beginners - Prentice Andy, Tom Mumbray

The third edition of Writing History provides students and teachers with a comprehensive overview of how the study of history is informed by a broader intellectual and analytical framework, exploring the emergence and development of history as a discipline and the major theoretical developments that have informed historical writing. Instead of focusing on theory, this book offers succinct explanations of key concepts that illuminate the study of history and practical writing, and demonstrates the ways they have informed practical work. This fully revised new edition comprehensively rewrites and updates original chapters but also includes new features such as:- new chapters on postcolonial, environmental and transnational history;- chapter introductions setting them within the context of historiography;- a new substantive introduction from the editors, providing a useful road-map for students;- an expanded glossary.In its new incarnation Writing History is, more than ever, an invaluable introduction to the central debates that have shaped history.

Objev podobné jako Writing History

Discover the truth behind the world s biggest historical howlers!History is full of daring deeds, mighty heroes and incredible inventions. But it s also full of humongous FAILS! Athena Kugblenu - comedian and writer on CBBC s Horrible Histories - explores them all, whether it be the silly mishaps that changed the course of history or the mistakes that did us all a favour.From the Titanic lookout who forgot his binoculars or the astronaut who taped over the Moon landings, to the famous inventors who failed THOUSANDS of times before getting something right, the amazing scientists who ACCIDENTALLY invented life-saving medicines and the businesses that went bust and bounced back better - take a riotous ride through history and discover the epic fails that changed the world.

Objev podobné jako History

This engrossing CGP Discover Learn book is a superb way for children in Years 3 and 4 (ages 7-9) to understand and engage with the period of history when the Roman Empire extended into Britain. Each topic is presented on a full-colour double-page spread, with timelines, photos and illustrations to help bring the era to life. Itâ ™s written in a pupil-friendly style, with clear headings to break up the text and questions to get children thinking about the way people lived at the time. A matching CGP Activity Book is also available - see 9781782941989.

Objev podobné jako KS2 History Discover