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A definitive survey of the finest examples of residential architecture in Britain from 1900 to the present, featuring the major architects of the 20th century and leading emerging talents. In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the architectural history and heritage of Britain. This has been driven by many important political, cultural and social factors, as well as a powerful and renewed interest in the design of house and home. The Iconic British House explores and celebrates fifty of the most architecturally significant houses from 1900 to the present. Encompassing major artistic movements, such as Arts and Crafts, Art Deco, Modernism and Postmodernism, the houses include examples designed by architects Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Edwin Lutyens, Berthold Lubetkin, Richard Rogers and many others. 21st-century innovation and imagination are evidenced in houses by established and emerging talents, such as Seth Stein, Nick Eldridge, Robin Partington and Ken Shuttleworth. Much more than a celebration of influential homes, this richly illustrated overview is also a comprehensive guide to shifting architectural movements and ideas, a survey of great architects with international relevance and a journey through changing tastes, styles, aesthetics and patterns of living.

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The essential guide to how to live wisely and well in the twenty-first century - from Alain de Botton, the bestselling author of The Consolations of Philosophy, The Art of Travel and The Course of LoveThis is a book about everything you were never taught at school. It's about how to understand your emotions, find and sustain love, succeed in your career, fail well and overcome shame and guilt. It's also about letting go of the myth of a perfect life in order to achieve genuine emotional maturity. Written in a hugely accessible, warm and humane style, The School of Life is the ultimate guide to the emotionally fulfilled lives we all long for - and deserve.

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AS HEARD ON THE DIARY OF A CEO PODCAST WITH STEVEN BARTLETTFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of The School of LifeThis is a book about how to optimise your mental health. Written with kindness and sympathy, it is a practical guide to emotional well-being, calm and psychological maturity. Alain de Botton explores how we can cope with a variety of mental challenges, from the mild to the severe.It considers how and why we can get overly anxious or low; how we can best understand our pasts and how they shape us; and how we can build resilience, so as to live wisely alongside certain difficulties. At heart this is a book about psychological happiness – about discovering equilibrium and meaning, and finding our way to connection and joy. ‘This book does a wonderful job of making you realise that the thing you’re going through, and the way that you are, isn’t evidence of your inadequacy.It’s actually evidence that you are perfectly human’ Steven Bartlett, author and host of The Diary of a CEO'One of our most consistently illuminating writers on contemporary culture' John Gray, New Statesman

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The essential guide to mental health from the bestselling author of The School of LifeA Therapeutic Journey follows the arc from mental crisis and collapse to convalescence and recovery. Written with kindness, knowledge and sympathy, it is both a practical guide and a source of consolation and companionship in what might be some of our loneliest, most anguished moments.Alain de Botton explores how we can cope with a variety of forms of mental pain and illness, from the mild to the severe. It considers how and why we might become ill; how we can explain things to friends, family and colleagues; how we can find our ways towards recovery; and how we can build resilience, so as to live wisely alongside our difficulties.At heart this is a book about redemption - about regaining the thread of our lives, rediscovering meaning, and finding our way back to connection, warmth and joy.'Alain de Botton is a brave and highly intelligent writer' Observer'One of our most consistently illuminating writers on contemporary culture' John Gray, New Statesman

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A showcase of over forty of the most exciting and unique off-grid houses in North America, across a wide variety of wild and remote landscapes. Living off the grid has become increasingly desirable in recent years. Escaping the city to be immersed in nature is ever more appealing as the pressures of everyday life increase.The need to reduce our carbon footprints as the effects of climate change become a reality has brought sustainable living, particularly in off-grid and net-zero houses, to the forefront. In Off the Grid: Houses for Escape Across North America, Dominic Bradbury turns to North America to showcase how architects are making living in the wilderness a more affordable and attainable dream. From cabins deep in the forest to desert homes and stunning coastal retreats, this collection of the most innovative off-grid homes reveals how clever design is redefining the possibilities for living in some of the most extraordinary natural environments on Earth.

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An innovative and original survey of the best Mid-Century Modern architecture from around the world Featuring 450 of the very best works of Mid-Century Modern architecture from every continent, the Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces showcases how the architects of the time harnessed the post-war boom and increasing globalization to create forward-thinking designs on a grander scale. From embassies and office blocks to entertainments spaces and transport hubs, glamorous designs by such icons as Arne Jacobsen, Mies, Le Corbusier, Eero Saarinen, Alvar Aalto, Marcel Breuer, Frank Lloyd-Wright, and Oscar Niemeyer are each illustrated with stunning photography. This stylish hardcover book showcases buildings from every continent, from classic North American skyscrapers and European masterpieces to modest churches in Africa, and iconic swimming pools in Australia and is a must-have for all design and architecture aficionados.

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LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024A POWERFUL NEW NOVEL FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AND BOOKER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR OF THE OVERSTORY AND BEWILDERMENT''Is there anything Richard Powers cannot write? The world here is complete, seductive, and promising. The writing feels like the ocean. Vast, mysterious, deep and alive'' PERCIVAL EVERETT''An extraordinarily immersive journey through lives linked in mysterious ways - gripping, alarming and uplifting'' EMMA DONOGHUERafi and Todd are two polar opposites at an elite high school where they bond over a three-thousand-year-old board game. It sets them up for life: Rafi will get lost in literature, while Todd’s work will lead to a startling AI breakthrough.Elsewhere, Evie Beaulieu sinks to the bottom of a swimming pool in Montreal strapped to one of the world’s first aqualungs; Ina Aroita grows up in naval bases across the Pacific with art as her only home.All of these people meet on the history-scarred island of Makatea in French Polynesia, marked for humanity’s next great adventure: a plan to send floating, autonomous cities out into the open sea. As the seasteaders close in, how will Evie play the ever-unfolding oceanic game? Will Ina engage in acts of destruction? Todd and Rafi, now estranged, still find themselves in competition: Todd unravels while working on an idea to redraw the boundaries of human immortality, while Rafi and the residents must decide if they will greenlight the new project on their shores and change their home forever.Set in the world’s largest ocean, Playground explores that last wild place we have yet to colonize and interweaves profound themes of technology and the environment, and a deep exploration of our shared humanity in a way only Richard Powers can.‘Powers is a master of taking important topics of our times – from threats to our oceans and climate change to AI – and turning them into riveting and fiercely relevant books imbued with psychological insight and a deep awe for nature. This eloquent dance of the scientific and emotional makes him one of our finest story tellers. PLAYGROUND is brilliant, captivating and important – and the best book I’ve read this year’ ANDREA WULFMore praise for Richard Powers:''Powers has extraordinary gifts as a writer'' GUARDIAN''Impressively precise in its scientific conjectures, Bewilderment is no less rich or wise in its emotionality'' OBSERVER''He composes some of the most beautiful sentences I''ve ever read. I''m in awe of his talent'' OPRAH WINFREY''It is impossible to deny the importance of Powers''s message'' SUNDAY TIMES''Refreshing, original and moving'' EVENING STANDARD

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Rafi and Todd are two polar opposites at an elite high school where they bond over a three-thousand-year-old board game.It sets them up for life: Rafi will get lost in literature, while Todd's work will lead to a startling AI breakthrough.Elsewhere, Evie Beaulieu sinks to the bottom of a swimming pool in Montreal strapped to one of the world's first aqualungs; Ina Aroita grows up in naval bases across the Pacific with art as her only home.All of these people meet on the history-scarred island of Makatea in French Polynesia, marked for humanity's next great adventure: a plan to send floating, autonomous cities out into the open sea. As the seasteaders close in, how will Evie play the ever-unfolding oceanic game? Will Ina engage in acts of destruction? Todd and Rafi, now estranged, still find themselves in competition: Todd unravels while working on an idea to redraw the boundaries of human immortality, while Rafi and the residents must decide if they will greenlight the new project on their shores and change their home forever.Set in the world's largest ocean, Playground explores that last wild place we have yet to colonize and interweaves profound themes of technology and the environment, and a deep exploration of our shared humanity in a way only Richard Powers can.

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K tvrzení, že „věda existenci ras vyvrací“, existuje podstatná a velmí zvláštní námitka. I kdyby existence ras byla nesprávná, je třeba přezkoumat slovo „vyvrací“. Jinými slovy, působí rasistická ideologie na úrovní „dokazování“ a „vyvracení“ nebo spíše na úrovni výkladu? A dále, je možné se kvůli určení pravdivosti či nesprávnosti různých ideologií obracet k „vědě“, aniž bychom upadli do zcela obyčejného scientismu? Prohlašovat, že se rasistické teorie minulosti prosazovaly pouze na pseudovědeckých základech, může uklidňovat zaryté antirasisty, pravda to však není. „Vědecká“ způsobilost řady rasistických autorů, od Linnéa a Blumenbacha k Otmaru von Verschuerovi či Vacherovi de Lapouge a mnoha dalších, je nepochybná. Bylo by mylné s mnoha rasisty věřit, že rasismus je vědecky pevně podložený, nebo s mnoha antirasisty uvěřit, že dnes kontorverzní autoři jsou jen „pseudovědci“.

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Demokracie představuje problém: problém ve smyslu otázky, kterou je nutné vyřešit. Alain de Benoist v této krátké knize bourá zažité předsudky o demokracii a ukazuje, že evropskou civilizaci provázela již od počátku. Dokládá, že problémem není samotná idea demokracie, nýbrž její současné chápání a praxe. Demokracie je vláda lidu, a zatímco liberální demokracie chápe lid jako pouhý součet atomizovaných jednotlivců, de Benoist jej chápe jako konkrétní kulturně-historickou kontinuitu. Tvrdí, že cílem liberální demokracie je depolitizace veřejného života, redukce dějinotvorného vládnutí na pouhé technické řízení. Liberální demokracie může vést k vládě odborníků neboli "liberální nedemokracii". Dosažení efektivní demokracie je možné posílením prvků přímé vlády lidu, zavedením možnosti odvolání volených zastupitelů, jakož i návratem k chápání občanství jakožto podmíněného sounáležitostí k společenství, jež stojí na sdílených hodnotách. Autor zdůrazňuje, že efektivní demokracii jsou vlastní mnohé prvky, které jsou v současnosti potlačovány. Preferuje takové pojetí demokracie, které vedle principů svobody a rovnosti neopomíjí ani kulturně-historické bratrství. Český překlad původního textu z roku 1985 je doplněn dvěma autorovými pozdějšími esejemi.

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Ideologie lidských práv se stala sekulárním náboženstvím naší doby. Má svá dogmata, své svaté, své mučedníky, své křížové výpravy a svou inkvizici. Ačkoli byla formulována s úmyslem zabránit tyranii a přinést svobodu, nakonec se sama stala svazující. Autor v této knize zkoumá dějiny lidskoprávního diskurzu, jeho předchůdce a jeho současné dopady na společnost. Odhaluje člověka antiky jako neodlučitelného od svého rodu či komunity. Sleduje dlouhou cestou od toho, jak rané křesťanství přisoudilo každému člověku nesmrtelnou duši, až po současné zbožštění člověka jakožto egoistického jednotlivce. Poukazuje na kulturní a historickou relativitu lidských práv. Jejich absolutizaci a univerzalismus považuje za formu západního etnocentrismu. Vrhá světlo na jejich ideologizaci v prospěch západních zájmů a globalizace a především poukazuje na jejich atomizační a dezintegrační dopady na společnost.

Objev podobné jako Za horizontem lidských práv - Alain de Benoist

To have a colour named after you is one of the highest accolades in fashion. Valentino Garavani is one such icon. Since the founding of the House of Valentino in 1950s Rome, Garavani has been celebrated for the desirability of his designs. His stunning gowns in his signature Valentino Red have been sought after by the jet set for over half a century, and still signify the very epitome of red carpet glamour. Little Book of Valentino tells the story of this most elegant of brands. Beginning with Garavani's initiation into the world of haute couture in 1950s Paris, progressing through the glittering social scene of 1970s New York and Valentino's domination of Hollywood from the 1980s to the present day, images of every dazzling era are beautifully reproduced alongside text exploring the significance of each stunning piece.

Objev podobné jako Little Book of Valentino: The story of the iconic fashion house - Karen Homerová

"It's a fabulous thing to give life to fabric, to make something move well, the harmony of colour" - Hubert de Givenchy Ever since Audrey Hepburn stood outside Tiffany's, croissant in hand, Givenchy has been the last word in elegant couture. The clean, sweeping lines and classic, feminine silhouettes have enthralled women from the Duchess of Sussex to Kendall Jenner, all of whom adore the romanticism and sophistication of a Givenchy ensemble. More sculptor than designer, Hubert de Givenchy created a house that is utterly timeless. This exquisitely illustrated volume explores the story behind the brand, from its creation in 1952 to its current leadership and designs. Through a carefully curated collection of finished designs, close-up details and key moments, this book shines a light on the dazzling world of Givenchy.

Objev podobné jako Little Book of Givenchy: The story of the iconic fashion house - Karen Homerová

"Good fashion is evolution, not revolution" – Pierre Balmain One of the original big Parisian couture houses, alongside the likes of Dior and Chanel, Pierre Balmain reigned supreme over the 1950s fashion world with his spectacular and intricate evening wear. Now, in the twenty-first century, Balmain's ultra-modern look – still with the spirit of Pierre – is worn by the likes of Beyoncé, Kristen Stewart, Kate Moss and Kendall Jenner. Heavily embellished, dazzling detail meets futuristic silhouettes for an instantly recognisable look.Known for their strong social media presence driven by their "Balmain army" of fans, Balmain holds a unique position among the top couture houses today

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A pocket-sized, illustrated book depicting the work and history of the House of Hermès.

Objev podobné jako The Little Book of Hermes: The story of the iconic fashion house - Karen Homerová

Little Book of Louis Vuitton is the pocket-sized and fully illustrated story of one of the world's most luxurious fashion houses.Louis Vuitton's monogrammed bags have been seen on the arms of celebrities and royals alike for over 150 years. From the young Louis seeking his fortune in Paris through to two world wars, the Great Depression, the Jazz Age and the Swinging Sixties, there is no era in which this most opulent of brands hasn't thrived.Detailing the global expansion of Louis Vuitton in the 1980s, the creation of the powerful fashion conglomerate LVMH, and the appointment in 1997 of Marc Jacobs, this is the story of a transformation from luggage company to high-fashion label. Louis Vuitton's continued evolution under the creative direction of Nicolas Ghesquiere and Virgil Abloh is also depicted through fabulous images and captivating text.

Objev podobné jako Little Book of Louis Vuitton: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House - Karen Homerová

Známe ještě osobní nasazení? Umíme riskovat ve prospěch odvážně chápané společné věci? Ve prospěch budoucnosti, pro generace, jež doufejme budou následovat?Richard Powers v tomto strhujícím chorálu velebícím kořeny života přivádí na světlo vášnivé zaujetí proti světu plnému obav, chladu, lhostejnosti, netečnosti, nenávisti a sobectví. Líčí riziko, jež vyplývá z dobromyslně zápecnického i z krvavě kořistnického života, i to, jež může způsobit odpor proti nim. Dokazuje, že spokojené konvenční žití musí být vyváženo vzpurnou obětí druhých. Oba postoje jsme zdědili po našich předcích a obě protichůdné skupiny jsou pro přežití nepostradatelné. Obě taky za svoje přesvědčení platí – která z nich víc? Jsou živé příklady v našem okolí? Co když jsme všechna zaujatá slova poslali do vyhnanství, takže se stala cizí, neznámá a nesrozumitelná?Román přináší hned několik úchvatných, jedinečných milostných příběhů s tématy nevysvětlitelných jisker lásky a síly citu, jenž převrátí naruby svět. Dostane se nám dobrodružného thrilleru i románu – tragédie o vině a trestu. Také úchvatného profesního románu, jemuž stačí několik vět, aby přesně vylíčil sezení v ordinaci klinického psychologa nebo povahu příslušníků policie. Přijmeme dědictví Dostojevského, Thoreaua i Camuse, Anny Kareninové i Dona Quijota. Nejde však o literární herbář, ale o živé, krvácející kusy tkáně obětované z těl našich předků.

Objev podobné jako Stromy znamenají svět - Nic kolem nás není tak společenské jako stromy - Josef Basl, Richard Powers

The bestselling RSPB Handbook of British Birds is the most comprehensive reference for birdwatchers of all levels of interest and experience. Now in its fifth edition, it remains the most accessible field guide to more than 300 bird species likely to be encountered in Britain and Ireland.Alongside artworks depicting all common plumages, the detailed text describes each bird''s behaviour, habitat, voice, breeding biology, longevity and seasonal movements, as well as other useful information. The guide also includes UK population trends and up-to-date distribution maps.Completely revised and updated, this fifth edition also features new artwork and comparison spreads, additional rarities and the most recent taxonomic order, as well as each species'' conservation status, a summary of the threats UK species are currently facing and details of what conservationists are doing to help.A new lay-flat binding has also been used, creating easier access to the species accounts at home or in the field.

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''If you ever doubted that you can help change the world, READ THIS BOOK.'' CAROLINE LUCAS''The greatest existential crisis we face distilled into the crucible of a tiny piece of paradise.'' CHRIS PACKHAMFive years after writing her first nature memoir, The Bumblebee Flies Anyway, Kate Bradbury has a new garden. It''s busy: home to all sorts of wildlife, from red mason bees and bumblebees to house sparrows, hedgehogs and dragonflies. It seems the entire frog population of Brighton and Hove breeds in her small pond each spring, and now there are toads here, too. On summer evenings, Kate watches bats flit above her and for a moment, everything seems alright with the world.But she knows habitat loss remains a huge issue in gardens, the wider countryside and worldwide, and there''s another, far bigger threat: climate change. Temperature increases are starting to bite, and she worries about what that will mean for our wildlife.In her uplifting new book, Kate writes passionately about how her climate-change anxiety pushes her to look for positive ways to keep going in a changing world. As in her first memoir, she invites you into her life, sharing stories of her mum''s ongoing recovery and her adventures with her new rescue dog, Tosca.One Garden Against the World is a call to action for all of us – gardeners, communities and individuals – to do more for wildlife and more for the climate. Climate change and biodiversity loss go hand in hand, but if we work together, it''s never too late to make a difference.

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An unforgettable depiction of the psychological impact of war, by a young Iraq veteran and poet, THE YELLOW BIRDS is already being hailed as a modern classic.

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Take a fitting masterclass from the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee. From adjusting patterns to altering ready-made garments, learn how to personalise your makes to suit your style with this go-to guide. Starting with the basics, learn how to measure yourself and grade between sizes before moving onto pattern adjustments including darts, bust, bum, back, bicep and mobility adjustments. Discover the art of preparing and fitting a toile to create a custom fit for your body, with expert tips from the world of couture and costume making. Featuring a section with advice on altering clothes you already own, you'll also be able to inject a new lease of life into ready-made garments that don't fit quite right. This book is an indispensable reference for skilled sewers that will show you how to get a perfect fit to create that professional finish.

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Chtěl být pouhým zahradníkem, ale nakonec prošel tolika obory, tolika profesemi a povoláními, že se jeho život podobá ruským matrjoškám, z nichž každá, od největší po nejmenší, skrývá tisíc a jedno tajemství.

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In this exuberant book, the incomparable Ray Bradbury shares the wisdom, experience, and excitement of a lifetime of writing.The first thing a writer should be is – excitedAuthor of the iconic FAHRENHEIT 451, THE ILLUSTRATED MAN and THE MARTIAN CHRONICLES, Ray Bradbury is one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century.Part memoir, part masterclass, ZEN IN THE ART OF WRITING offers a vivid and exuberant insight into the craft of writing. Bradbury reveals how writers can each find their own unique path to developing their voice and style.ZEN IN THE ART OF WRITING offers a celebration of the act of writing that will delight, impassion, and inspire.

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A stunning novel about violence, power and love by Kevin Powers, the acclaimed author of The Yellow Birds and winner of both the 2012 Guardian First Book Award and the Hemingway/PEN Award. A nighttime whipping in a lamplit barn. A ruined leg tossed onto a pile of discarded limbs. A hand snuffing out a desperate cry behind a bedroom's locked door. In A Shout in the Ruins, Kevin Powers returns to the battlefield and its aftermath, this time in his native Virginia, just before and during the Civil War and ninety years later. The novel pinpoints with unerring emotional depth the nature of random violence, the necessity of love and compassion, and the fragility and preciousness of life. It will endure as a stunning novel about what we leave behind, what a life is worth, what is said and unsaid, and the fact that ultimately what will survive of us is love. Written with the same emotional intensity, harrowing realism, and poetic precision that made The Yellow Birds one of the most celebrated novels of the past decade, A Shout in the Ruins cements Powers' place as one of the most important novelists of our time.

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J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Silmarillion are some of the greatest tales of good versus evil ever told. From the creation of Arda to the War of the Ring, Tolkien's Middle-earth has seen war and rebellion, devastation and loss, in which the powers of darkness emerged. Here in his latest book, best-selling author and Tolkien expert David Day explores Tolkien's portrayal of evil, and the sources that inspired his work: from myth, literature and history.

Objev podobné jako The Dark Powers of Tolkien - David Day

Máte 5 minut? Tak je využijte! Máme pro vás 20 krátkých a vtipných příběhů, díky kterým ještě lépe poznáte Anglii, její obyvatele i místní zvyky. Za každým příběhem najdete přehlednou myšlenkovou mapu se slovíčky, takže pokud jste si nebyli jisti jejich významem nebo jste je neznali, od teď si je jednou provždy zapamatujete. Tak se do toho pusťte, snadněji už to nejde!

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Make room Herodotus, stand down Bede, pipe down Pepys – there’s a new history book in town. From the chart-topping podcast The Rest is History, a whistle-stop tour through the past – from Alexander the Great to Tolkien, the Wars of the Roses to Watergate. The nation’s favourite historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook take on the most curious moments in history, answering the questions we didn’t even think to ask: Did the Trojan War actually happen? What was the most disastrous party in history? Was Richard Nixon more like Caligula or Claudius? How did a hair appointment almost blow Churchill’s cover? Why did the Nazis believe they were descended from Atlantis? Whether it is sending historical figures to Casa Amor in a series of Love Island, ranking history’s most famous eunuchs and pigeons (including Winkie, the unsung hero of the Second World War), or debating the meaning of greatness, there is nothing too big or too small for Tom and Dominic to unpick.So run your Egyptian milk bath, strap up your best Spartan sandals, and prepare for a journey down the highways and byways of the human past. . .

Objev podobné jako The Rest is History - Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BYNPR - The Seattle Times - The Globe and Mail - Kirkus Reviews - Daily Mail - The Vancouver Sun From the author of The Italian Teacher and The Imperfectionists comes a brilliant, intricately woven novel about a young woman who travels the world to make sense of her puzzling past. Look in the back of the book for a conversation between Tom Rachman and J. R. Moehringer Following one of the most critically acclaimed fiction debuts in years, New York Times bestselling author Tom Rachman returns with a brilliant, intricately woven novel about a young woman who travels the world to make sense of her puzzling past. Tooly Zylberberg, the American owner of an isolated bookshop in the Welsh countryside, conducts a life full of reading, but with few human beings. Books are safer than people, who might ask awkward questions about her life. She prefers never to mention the strange events of her youth, which mystify and worry her still. Taken from home as a girl, Tooly found herself spirited away by a group of seductive outsiders, implicated in capers from Asia to Europe to the United States. But who were her abductors? Why did they take her? What did they really want? There was Humphrey, the curmudgeonly Russian with a passion for reading; there was the charming but tempestuous Sarah, who sowed chaos in her wake; and there was Venn, the charismatic leader whose worldview transformed Tooly forever. Until, quite suddenly, he disappeared. Years later, Tooly believes she will never understand the true story of her own life. Then startling news arrives from a long-lost boyfriend in New York, raising old mysteries and propelling her on a quest around the world in search of answers. Tom Rachman--an author celebrated for humanity, humor, and wonderful characters--has produced a stunning novel that reveals the tale not just of one woman but of the past quarter-century as well, from the end of the Cold War to the dominance of American empire to the digital revolution of today. Leaping between decades, and from Bangkok to Brooklyn, this is a breathtaking novel about long-buried secrets and how we must choose to make our own place in the world. It will confirm Rachman's reputation as one of the most exciting young writers we have. Praise for The Rise & Fall of Great Powers

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*A Children''s Book of the Year 2021 as chosen by The Times and Daily Mail*Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won''t believe they''re all true''The whistles blew, the cheers went up, and thousands of men were scrambling up into the rolling fields of No Man''s Land . . .''Travel back in time to the First World War, as historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us from the soaring heights of an aeroplane cockpit to the desperate depths of the enemy trenches. We are plunged first hand into a conflict like no other as, amid the greatest clash of empires ever known, the future of the world hangs in the balance...The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

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Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won''t believe they''re all truePrepare to enter the most dramatic conflict the world has ever seen, as historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us on a spine-tingling, heart-stopping adventure. We witness the Second World War first-hand through the eyes of ordinary people living in extraordinary times, from the women who worked all night in factories to the chess players who cracked unbreakable codes. Because in total war, no life is left untouched...The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

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Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won''t believe they''re all true Prepare to meet the most terrifying raiders the world has ever known, as historian Dominic Sandbrook plunges us back into the thrilling drama of the Viking Age. We''ll encounter gods and giants, axemen and shield-maidens, from the warlords rampaging through King Alfred''s England to the sea-captains who first glimpsed the mountains of Iceland. For even in the most glittering cities on earth, no one is safe from the Northmen''s fury...The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

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Marťanská kronika, román o osidlování Marsu, které ale zdaleka neprobíhá tak, jak by si lidstvo přálo. Ilustrovaný muž, povídková sbírka s osmnácti příběhy, jež na sobě nosí záhadný potetovaný člověk. 451 stupňů Fahrenheita, román o hasičích, jejichž úkolem není hasit, ale naopak pálit. Tři mistrná díla science fiction z pera legendy tohoto žánru Raye Bradburyho, která nyní představujeme v jednom knižním boxu.

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Hudební CD - Jako skladatel se Steve Harris z Iron Maiden může směle srovnávat s mistry jako Jimmy Page nebo Tony Iommi. Dokazuje to i na druhé desce skupiny British Lion, kterému vdechl život v roce 2012. Tehdy šlo ještě o jednorázový a de facto Harrisův sólový projekt. Jako skladatel se Steve Harris z Iron Maiden může směle srovnávat s mistry jako Jimmy Page nebo Tony Iommi. Dokazuje to i na druhé desce skupiny British Lion, kterému vdechl život v roce 2012. Tehdy šlo ještě o jednorázový a de facto Harrisův sólový projekt. Album The Burning je k dispozici na CD a 2LP. Boční projekt Stevea Harrise, baskytaristy a ústředního skladatele heavy metalové legendy Iron Maiden. V roce 2012 vydal Harris pod vlastním jménem hard rockové album nazvané British Lion, na kterém participovala parta o generaci mladších hudebníků. Co bylo původně zamýšleno jako jednorázový projekt, proměnilo se později v plnohodnoutnou kapelu. Seznam stop CD1 City Of Fallen Angels / The...

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Enter a fearsome battle across the seas with the latest instalment in the hit children’s history series The world is at war, and oceans have become battlefields. Napoleon Bonaparte, tyrant of France, has crushed one country after another. Now his cruel eyes are fixed on Britain. Only one man can stop him – Horatio Nelson. Young Horatio Nelson went to sea when he was just twelve, but he has never shown a trace of fear. His friends are amazed that somebody so small and slight can be so brave. But now he faces the greatest test of all. From the snows of the North to the shores of Egypt, Nelson must lead the fightback against the French war machine. But as Britain’s survival hangs by a thread, what price will he pay to save his country?The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

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From the podcast legends who brought you The Rest is History comes The Rest is History Returns!This time Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook bring you an alphabetical miscellany, taking on some of history’s best and most bizarre moments. Charge forth against the traitors of the American Revolution, journey through Baghdad to discover the origins of the Arabian Nights and head to Sicily to witness the first face-off between Carthage and Rome. Along the way you''ll find the answers to questions like: - Who was Jesus’s wife? - What would it have been like to live-tweet through the eruption of Vesuvius? - Why did the Romans inspire so much American science fiction? - Which Mitford sister tried to seduce her girlish crush, Adolf Hitler? - Who are history''s top 10 monkeys? - Was Henry V’s great-grandfather, Edward III, the biggest ‘lad’ in British history? But that’s not all – this book also includes puzzles and a pub quiz. So dust off your tricorne hat, grab your lasso and get ready for a rollicking rollercoaster through the past . . .''The world''s most successful history podcast . . . Holland and Sandbrook have pretty much reinvented popular history for the modern age'' The Times

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This is the second title in a series of Sherlock Holmes Escape Books: a unique, new form of puzzle book, in which the reader must solve the puzzles to escape the pages.

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Málokdo se může chlubit, že má na kontě tolik úspěšných filmů jako Quentin Tarantino. Nahlédněte do mysli jednoho z nejvýznamnějších filmařů moderní kinematografie, do jeho vzpomínek na dětství a dospívání a poznejte významné milníky jeho kariéry. V této neautorizované komiksové biografii vám autor Michele Botton představí život a dílo Quentina Tarantina, jehož jméno je pro mnohé zárukou dobrého filmu. Tarantino stojí jako scenárista a režisér například za snímky: Jackie Brown, Kill Bill, Kill Bill 2, Hanebný pancharti, Nespoutaný Django, Osm hrozných, Tenkrát v Hollywoodu a další. Kniha je rozdělená do čtyř kapitol a mapuje Tarantinův život od dětství, kdy chodil s mámou na filmy dětem nepřístupné, přes práci ve videopůjčovně, kde sjížděl jeden film za druhým a ty největší pecky doporučoval ostatním – kteří je ne vždy byli schopni pochopit – až po první film natočený podle jeho scénáře. Komiksový Tarantino se podělí o svůj názor na násilí a vysvětlí, jak vnímá jeho význam ve filmech, prozradí, kdo ho v životě inspiroval a probere s přáteli, proč by (ne)dovolil, aby někdo v jeho filmech nakopal zadek Bruci Leemu. Nechte se vtáhnout poutavou biografií, poznejte, kdo Tarantina ovlivnil a jak se vyvíjel jeho specifický styl, díky němuž je známý po celém světě! Recenzi na knihu najdete zde .

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The new Great British Bake Off book ties into the 2024 season of the UK''s most popular cooking show. Indulge in the very best comfort bakes that you''ll want to make time and again, with recipes from Paul, Prue and the bakers.This new book showcases 80 wonderful bakes inspired by the show''s most popular signature themes - Cake, Biscuits, Bread, Pastry, Patisserie, Dessert, Chocolate and Free-from - celebrating the very best in comfort bakes.Is there anything more comforting than the smell of a fresh bake wafting through the house? Paul, Prue and the 2024 bakers explore comfort in all its forms in these delectable, warm, cosy recipes. These include cakes for cheery family get togethers; recipes with a sense of nostalgia; hearty and warming bakes for cosy nights; and low-effort and quick concoctions that are an immediate balm.You''ll find rhubarb upside-down cake, served with lashings of custard; butterscotch shortbread - the perfect dunking biscuit; cheesy, salty crumpets that couldn''t be easier to make; a moreish malted chocolate and honeycomb layer cake, and so much more. Every page of this book is packed with sumptuous bakes that will become go-to recipes whenever good food is what you need.

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An unforgettable and illuminating exploration of the legends of the British Isles.From the misty centuries of British and Irish prehistory to the height of the dark age, comes tales of giants and fairy-folk, druids and saints. From King Lear and King Arthur, to Fingal, Beowulf, Gwendolen and Guinevere these are the legendary characters who shaped the nation.But who were they?In Mythology of the British Isles, Geoffrey Ashe explores these compelling and ancient stories, seeing how they have taken on fresh significance as historical and archaeological research has uncovered the truth behind each legend.

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What if the British Museum isn't a carefully ordered cross section of history but is in instead a palatial trophy cabinet of colonial loot - swarming with volatile and errant spirits?When artist and writer Noah Angell first heard murmurs of ghostly sightings at the British Museum he had to find out more. What started as a trickle soon became a deluge as staff old and new - from overnight security to respected curators - brought him testimonies of their supernatural encounters.It became clear that the source of the disturbances was related to the Museum's contents - unquiet objects, holy plunder, and restless human remains protesting their enforced stay within the colonial collection's cabinets and deep underground vaults.According to those who have worked there, the institution is heaving with profound spectral disorder.Ghosts of the British Museum fuses storytelling, folklore and history, digs deep into our imperial past and unmasks the world's oldest national museum as a site of ongoing conflict, where restless objects are held against their will.It now appears that the objects are fighting back.

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Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won''t believe they''re all true''Winter has come; and in a far distant land, a warrior queen is expecting a child...''Step through these pages into the Tudor world: a dangerous place, where one miss-step could cost your life. Through the eyes of Henry VIII''s six very different queens, from a brave Spanish princess to a wise English widow, historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us on a thrilling journey through the twists and turns of a dramatic age. For no one is safe from the wheel of fortune: it can take you from a golden throne to the Tower of London...The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

Objev podobné jako Adventures in Time: The Six Wives of Henry VIII - Dominic Sandbrook

Never look at makeup in the same way again. This is a revolutionary creative masterclass formulated to match YOU from top Makeup Artist Dominic Skinner.Having watched Dom’s shrewd eye on BBC Three’s Glow Up, you’d be forgiven for thinking his first book is all about precision and perfection. After decades in the beauty industry, Dom has mastered the art of makeup so that you don’t have to. In this book, Dom introduces his philosophy: break the rules, go wild, and stick a finger up at convention.So forget those tired, one-size-fits-all makeup principles and open your mind to creative techniques that work for you, with these three inspired steps:Experiment: Makeup is a means of self-expression. Dom begins with 20 challenges to have fun with. Cover yourself in glitter, try a monochrome approach, be inspired by your favourite sweet wrapper – these challenges will make you think about makeup in a whole new way.Create Your Look: Once you’ve had a go with these, you’ll learn why some looks worked, and others didn’t, by learning all about balance, symmetry, colour theory and more. This will help you create a finessed look for a party, a festival or even just for a day at home. Sharpen Your Skills: Develop your looks and finesse your techniques, with Dom’s expert tips on how to get the little details just right.Dominic Skinner’s Glowography is a brand-new makeup philosophy where everyone is welcome – no matter your age, race, gender or ability. Whether you want to break existing beauty habits or you’ve never worn makeup before, this is the book that will give you all the expertise and confidence you’ll ever need.

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The Lost World of British Communism is a vivid account of the Communist Party of Great Britain. Raphael Samuel, one of post-war Britain's most notable historians, draws on novels of the period and childhood recollections of London's East End, as well as memoirs and Party archives, to evoke the world of British Communism in the 1940s. Samuel conjures up the era when the movement was at the height of its political and theoretical power, brilliantly bringing to life an age in which the Communist Party enjoyed huge prestige as a bulwark for the struggles against fascism and colonialism.

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Atkinsons The British Collection, 4x75 g, Dárkové sady Vůně do bytu, Provoňte svůj domov nebo potěšte krásnou vůní do bytu někoho ze svých blízkých. Dárková sada Atkinsons The British Collection je zárukou úspěchu v obou případech. Vhodně zvolená interiérová vůně snadno navodí pocit klidu a pohody a pomůže vytvořit příjemné a útulné prostředí. Vlastnosti: ovocná vůně dřevitá vůně hřejivá vůně Sada obsahuje: vonná svíčka 75 g vonná svíčka 75 g vonná svíčka 75 g vonná svíčka 75 g

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Důležitost psychologie v celé medicínské oblasti je stále uznávanější a psychologická témata jsou dnes součástí většiny studijních osnov. Jak ale autoři této knihy zjistili, před mediky stojí množství překážek, které jim brání psychologická témata studovat. Zaprvé, psychologie je v medicíně často považována za „měkkou“ vědu. Je to s ní trochu jako s dršťkovou polévkou – studenti ji buď milují, nebo ji nesnášejí! Touto publikací proto chceme skeptiky povzbudit k bližšímu prozkoumání psychologie a k jejímu využívání v klinické praxi. Zadruhé, psychologie je široká disciplína zahrnující mnoho oborů. V důsledku toho má jen málo studentů a lékařů čas seznamovat se s bohatou škálou psychologických výzkumů a teorií, které se dnes nabízejí. V důsledku šířky záběru psychologie je tedy obtížné, aby lidé působící ve zdravotnických profesích sami zjišťovali, které části jsou pro klinickou praxi nejpřínosnější. Zatřetí, záplava pseudopsychologie v populárním tisku vede k problému odlišit informace podložené seriózními výzkumy od populárních „pravd“. Další obtíží je rozlišit, kde vlastně končí lékařská péče a začíná péče psychologická nebo sociální. Poslední překážkou je skutečnost, že až dosud neexistovala integrovaná učebnice, která by pokrývala všechny stránky psychologie významné pro medicínu a jež by zdůrazňovala klinický význam a možnosti uplatnění těchto informací. Doufáme proto, že právě naše kniha tento problém řeší tím, že nabízí jediný integrovaný přehled psychologie významné pro medicínu a že se zamýšlí nad tím, jak lze tyto poznatky využít v lékařské praxi.

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SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLEREarly evening on Saturday 13th September, 1958, Cliff Richard and The Drifters appeared on ITV''s pop show Oh Boy!, electrifying living rooms across the nation with their now legendary performance of ''Move It''. Overnight, the 17-year-old Elvis fan with big dreams became a real-life teen idol, and Britain had their first rock ''n'' roll star. A new chapter had started in the history of music.Over sixty years later, with a hit in every decade since and over 250 million record sales, Cliff Richard performs live to sell-out audiences with continued success as a recording artist, while era-defining pop stars have come and gone.Now in his autobiography, Cliff takes us back to 1950s post-War London, where he exploded out of the skiffle scene with his unique new sound. From there he is catapulted into the centre of the British film industry, and goes on to conquer Saturday-night TV. We go behind the scenes on West End musicals, and around the world with him on tour.Cliff Richard is one of the biggest-selling artists of all time, and he has achieved that while always following his own path, on his own terms. Here he tells his story in his own words, through the toughest times he has faced, to the biggest dreams that came true.

Objev podobné jako The Dreamer - Cliff Richard

Vítej ve městě a vydej se poznávat jeho zajímavé oblasti! Nahlédni do parku, prozkoumej tajuplné muzeum a úchvatné akvárium nebo se zajdi podívat na městskou farmu. Toto roztomile ilustrované leporelo děti provede městem a představí jim všechno, co tu lze najít a zažít. Jednoduché popisky a zábavné a poučné informace pod okénky nadchnou každého malého zvědavce!

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Vítej v moři a pojď se seznámit se všemi zvířaty, která tu žijí. Kdo se to schovává mezi korály? Kdo si to vykračuje na ledové kře a co dělá ponorka pod hladinou? Žraloci, delfíny, medúzy, krabi a další kamarádi čekají v tomto roztomile ilustrovaném leporelu, které děti provede podmořským světem a představí jim úžasná a zajímavá zvířata, která žijí pod i nad hladinou. Jednoduché popisky a poučné informace pod okénky nadchnou každého malého zvědavce a nadšence do přírody!

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Vítej na farmě a pojď se seznámit se všemi zvířaty, která tu žijí. Farma je rušné místo, kde pobíhají slepice a kuřata, kočky honí myši a psi hlídají neposedná stáda ovcí. Nahlédni do stodoly s koňmi, prozkoumej kurník a nepořádný chlívek prasat nebo pozoruj jezírko plné kachen. V tomto leporelu se dozvíš, co všechno farma produkuje, co se pěstuje na polích a jaká zvířata se zde chovají. Jednoduché popisky a zajímavé a poučné informace pod okénky nadchnou každého malého zvědavce či začínajícího farmáře!

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