the infernal world of branwell bronte daphne du maurier

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCA Daphne du Maurier has no equal DAILY TELEGRAPH Miss du Maurier has brought to the art of the biography the narrative urgency NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW . . . she is unravelling a long distorted mystery KIRKUS REVIEWS Pursued by the twin demons of drink and madness, Branwell Bronte created a private world that was indeed infernal. As a bold and gifted child, his promise seemed boundless to the three adoring sisters over whom his rule was complete. But as an adult, the precocious flame of genius distorted and burned low. With neither the strength nor the resources to counter rejection, unable to sell his paintings or publish his books, Branwell became a spectre in the Bronte story, in pathetic contrast with the astonishing achievements of Charlotte, Emily and Anne. Daphne du Maurier concentrates all her biographer s skill on the shadowy figure of Branwell Bronte. No reader could fail to be intensely moved by Branwell s final retreat into laudanum, alcohol and death.

Objev podobné jako The Infernal World Of Branwell Bronte - Daphne du Maurier

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCA. In this collection, Daphne du Maurier s peerless craftmanship, her eerie sense of the macabre, her gift for sheer story telling come to full fruition KIRKUS REVIEWS She wrote exciting plots ... a writer of fearless originality PATRICK MCGRATH, GUARDIAN The appeal of romance and the clash of highly-charged emotions NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE The apathy of Sunday lay upon the streets. Houses were closed, withdrawn. They don t know, he thought, those people inside, how one gesture of mine, now, at this minute, might alter their world. A knock on the door, and someone answers - a woman yawning, an old man in carpet slippers, a child sent by its parents in irritation; and according to what I will, what I decide, their whole future will be decided . . . Sudden murder. Theft. Fire. It was as simple as that. In this collection of suspenseful tales in which fantasies, murderous dreams and half-forgotten worlds are exposed, Daphne du Maurier explores the boundaries of reality and imagination. Her characters are caught at those moments when the delicate link between reason and emotion has been stretched to the breaking point. Often chilling, sometimes poignant, these stories display the full range of Daphne du Maurier s considerable talent.

Objev podobné jako The Breaking Point - Daphne du Maurier

A STUNNING NEW HARDBACK COLLECTION OF DAPHNE DU MAURIER S THIRTEEN DARKEST STORIES - INTRODUCED BY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER STEPHEN KING Her talent is a bright light that will guide you. These remarkable stories await STEPHEN KING A marvellously dark, unsettling collection. I loved it SARAH WATERS Unputdownable . . . After Midnight promises to never let you sleep again LUCY ROSE Daphne du Maurier is the Godmother of Fear ALICE SLATER***On a sharp December day, the wind changes - and the birds begin to gather. In the twisting alleyways of Venice, a grieving couple catch a glimpse of their lost child. A woman returns home to find no trace of her existence. From the inimitable imagination of Daphne du Maurier, these thirteen stories pierce to the dark heart of our relationships: between men and women, humanity and nature, love and obsession, the future and the past. Uncanny, provocative and spine-crawlingly terrifying, these tales will keep you up long after midnight. Whatever you do, don t look now . . .PRAISE FOR DAPHNE DU MAURIER: Masterful, troubling and wickedly seductive Sarah Perry Du Maurier is mistress of the sleight of hand in fiction Maggie O Farrell She was able to make worlds in which people and even houses are mysterious and mutable, not as they seem Olivia Laing The master of slow-burning menace Stacey Halls Daphne du Maurier remains the indisputable queen of the sophisticated literary thriller . . . often imitated and never, ever surpassed Laura Shepperson A glittering collection of dark gems . . . Du Maurier was the queen of creepiness, and a writer of extraordinary talent. These stories will introduce you to her dark imaginings and keep you up well into the night. Do have nightmares. They ll be good ones Anna Mazzola

Objev podobné jako After Midnight - Daphne du Maurier

BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCA INTRODUCED BY ALISON LIGHT The genuine, thoughtful voice of a woman whose works have been loved by millions NEW YORK TIMES Daphne du Maurier has no equal SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Du Maurier created a scale by which modern women can measure their feelings STEPHEN KING The Rebecca Notebook provides an unparalleled insight into the mastery of a writer s craft and the inner vision that made du Maurier a household name. One of the great international bestsellers, Rebecca also inspired a film, a play and television dramas. This perfect companion volume, The Rebecca Notebook, outlines just how Rebecca came to be written, tracing its origins, developments and the directions it might have taken. The author reveals how she first came upon the secret house, hidden deep in the Cornish woodland, that was to become the romantic setting for her most famous novel: a house which stood derelict, and which she lovingly restored to create her own home. The accompanying Memories introduce other members of her family: her father Gerald, the famous actor; her grandfather George, whose Punch drawings made him world famous; and her cousins, for whom J. M. Barrie wrote Peter Pan.

Objev podobné jako The Rebecca Notebook - Daphne du Maurier

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCA Wickedly readable . . . every woman instinctively wants to read her NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW A tale of dramatic longings . . . unexpected and fun MARGARET DRABBLE***It was Charles who called us the parasites . . .No one would choose the Delaneys as their ideal guests. Vain Maria, capricious Niall and self-sacrificing Celia have grown up in the shadow of their famous parents, ferried around Europe from one performance to the next. But beneath the glittering surface of their own artistic careers, old loyalties, rivalries and secrets still bind the half-siblings together - at the expense of all outsiders.A razor-sharp portrait of a family - and the world of the theatre - The Parasites weaves together humour, poignancy and darkness in one of du Maurier s most personal novels. One of the last century s most original literary talents DAILY TELEGRAPH Somehow more personal than Daphne du Maurier s other novels KIRKUS REVIEWS

Objev podobné jako The Parasites - Daphne du Maurier

Kniha - autor František Nepraš, 428 stran, česky, pevná s přebalem lesklá Život přední britské autorky 20. století Daphne du Maurier je nerozlučně spjatý s místy na jihozápadním konci Anglie, s regionem Cornwall. Autor čtenáře čtivou formou seznamuje s pozoruhodnými osudy spisovatelky, jejími knihami a s místy, kde žila a kde se odehrává většina jejích barvitých, napínavých příběhů. Provází nás obdivuhodnými, tajuplnými končinami Cronwallu, jeho historií a krásami. Daphne du Maurier vyrůstala v Londýně, ale ve svých 20 letech si zvolila za svůj domov Cornwall. A zde, mezi svéráznými potomky Keltů, v nádherné krajině u moře s divokým pobřežím, na němž se tyčí romantické skály, se zrodilo její dílo, které dodnes zná celý svět.

Objev podobné jako Cornwall a Daphne du Maurier (978-80-7422-669-4)

Život přední britské autorky 20. století Daphne du Maurier je nerozlučně spjatý s místy na jihozápadním konci Anglie, s regionem Cornwall. Autor čtenáře čtivou formou seznamuje s pozoruhodnými osudy spisovatelky, jejími knihami a s místy, kde žila a kde se odehrává většina jejích barvitých, napínavých příběhů. Provází nás obdivuhodnými, tajuplnými končinami Cronwallu, jeho historií a krásami. Daphne du Maurier vyrůstala v Londýně, ale ve svých 20 letech si zvolila za svůj domov Cornwall. A zde, mezi svéráznými potomky Keltů, v nádherné krajině u moře s divokým pobřežím, na němž se tyčí romantické skály, se zrodilo její dílo, které dodnes zná celý svět.

Objev podobné jako Cornwall a Daphne du Maurier - František Nepraš

FROM THE BESTSELLING WRITER OF REBECCA The House on the Strand is prime du Maurier . . . NEW YORK TIMES She wrote exciting plots . . . a writer of fearless originality GUARDIAN No other popular writer has so triumphantly defied classification . . . MARGARET FORSTER When Dick Young s friend, Professor Magnus Lane offers him an escape from his troubles in the form of a new drug, Dick finds himself transported to fourteenth-century Cornwall. There, in the manor of Tywardreath, the domain of Sir Henry Champerhoune, he witnesses intrigue, adultery and murder.The more time Dick spends consumed in the past, the more he withdraws from the modern world. With each dose of the drug, his body and mind become addicted to this otherworld and his attempts to change history bring terror to the present and put his own life in jeopardy.

Objev podobné jako The House on the Strand - Daphne du Maurier

Perhaps we shall not see each other again. I will write to you, though, and tell you, as best I can, the story of your family. A glass-blower, remember, breathes life into a vessel, giving it shape and form and sometimes beauty; but he can with that same breath, shatter and destroy it Faithful to her word, Sophie Duval reveals to her long-lost nephew the tragic story of a family of master craftsmen in eighteenth-century France. The world of the glass-blowers has its own traditions, it s own language - and its own rules. If you marry into glass Pierre Labbe warns his daughter, you will say goodbye to everything familiar, and enter a closed world . But crashing into this world comes the violence and terror of the French Revolution against which, the family struggles to survive. The Glass Blowers is a remarkable achievement - an imaginative and exciting reworking of du Maurier s own family history.

Objev podobné jako The Glass-Blowers - Daphne du Maurier

Audiokniha: „Jsou ženy, které ne vlastní vinou přivolávají neštěstí… Píše se rok 1830. Po náhlé smrti bratrance Ambrože, jenž mu byl opatrovníkem i rádcem, je čtyřiadvacetiletý Filip Ashley na cornwallské panství sám. I když ne docela. Zakrátko z daleké Florencie přicestuje poloviční Italka, se kterou se jeho vychovatel před osudnou nemocí narychlo oženil, a prosí o podporu, jelikož jí v postavení nezaopatřené vdovy nic jiného nezbývá. Svědomí Filipovi velí příbuzné pomoct, byť se mu ani trochu nechce. Během osmi měsíců zbývajících do jeho právní zletilosti se však mladíkův vztah k sestřence Rachel změní. Samotářský hoch, pobývající až dosud v izolaci od nástrah velkého světa, předvede veletoč a projeví až pošetilou vášeň k vdově, jejíž způsoby se tolik liší od upjatosti slečen ze sousedství. Jsou však ženy, jež přinášejí jen smůlu. Co když je to prostě tak, že city z Racheliny strany jsou povýtce zištné – neměl by se tudíž zamilovaný kolísající Filip radši řídit radami zesnulého Ambrože, který se ho v posledních dopisech snažil varovat? A proč italský právník tak podezřele tlačí na spěšné vyrovnání? První filmová adaptace děsivého melodramatu (1952, Henry Koster) o dopadech zištnosti a žárlivosti staví na výkonech Olivie de Haviland a Richarda Burtona. Čtyřdílnou minisérii podle této látky uvedla BBC v roce 1983 s Geraldine Chaplinovou. Nejnovější adaptaci (2017) natočil Roger Michell s Rachel Weiszovou v titulní úloze. „Jedinečná literární čarodějka. V oboru uhranutí a oklamání nemá autorka konkurenci.“ – The New York Times. „Napínavé, spletité a nepopiratelně živelné dílo, které dává moc do rukou ženám. (…) Od první stránky jsme zpátky v trudnomyslné atmosféře románu Živá a mrtvá, která je tak báječně živnou půdou pro vražedné pochyby. A sklíčenost korunovaná strachem o peníze, toť esence britské samoty, kterou autorka ve své době pojmenovala jako nikdo jiný.“ – The Guardian. „Nenapadá mě oblíbenější spisovatel, který by se tak vítězoslavně vzpíral typologickému zařazení. (…) Bude-li jedenadvacáté století věkem literatury žánrové, pak Daphne du Maurier udělala vše proto, aby to zastánce klasického středního literárního proudu bolelo jen pramálo.“ – Margaret Forsterová, autorka životopisu Daphne: The Secret Life of the Renowned Storyteller. „Měla tolik tváří, tolik převleků, a pojmenování contessa, kterého užíval sluha Giuseppe i Rainaldi, místo aby jí říkali paní Ashleyová, jí dodávalo jakýsi nimbus, který jsem zprvu nevnímal… Oči měla černé jako trnky, dravčí rysy jako Rainaldi a procházela těmi zatuchlými pokoji vily mlčky s vlnivými pohyby hada.“ – ukázka z textu.

Objev podobné jako Má sestřenka Rachel - Daphne du Maurier - audiokniha

Cornwall, 1900s. Plyn Boat Yard is a hive of activity, and Janet Coombe longs to share in the excitement of seafaring: to travel, to have adventures, to know freedom. But constrained by the times, instead she marries her cousin Thomas, a boat builder, and settles down to raise a family. Janet s loving spirit - the passionate yearning for adventure and for love - is passed down to her son, and through him to his children s children. As generations of the family struggle against hardship and loss, their intricately plotted history is set against the greater backdrop of war and social change in Britain. Her debut novel, The Loving Spirit established du Maurier s reputation and style with an inimitable blend of romance, history and adventure.

Objev podobné jako The Loving Spirit - Daphne du Maurier

As a young guide for Sunshine Tours, Armino Fabbio leads a pleasant, if humdrum life -- until he becomes circumstantially involved in the murder of an old peasant woman in Rome. The woman, he gradually comes to realise, was his family s beloved servant many years ago, in his native town of Ruffano. He returns to his birthplace, and once there, finds it is haunted by the phantom of his brother, Aldo, shot down in flames in 43. Over five hundred years before, the sinister Duke Claudio, known as The Falcon, lived his twisted, brutal life, preying on the people of Ruffano. But now it is the twentieth century, and the town seems to have forgotten its violent history. But have things really changed? The parallels between the past and present become ever more evident.

Objev podobné jako The Flight Of The Falcon - Daphne du Maurier

It is rather awful, Emma thought as she walked across the fields down to the farm, how this business is leading us all into subterfuge and deception, and we can t really tell who is friend and who is enemy ... Emma wakes up one morning to an apocalyptic world. The cosy existence she shares with her grandmother, a famous retired actress, has been shattered: there s no post, no telephone, no radio - and an American warship sits in the harbour. As the two women piece together clues about the friendly military occupation on their doorstep, family, friends and neighbours gather round to protect their heritage. In this chilling novel of the future, Daphne du Maurier explores the implications of a political, economic and military alliance between Britain and the United States.

Objev podobné jako Rule Britannia - Daphne du Maurier

NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX FILM starring Lily James, Armie Hammer, Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily Collins. The moment I finished this story, I turned to page one and started it over again MALORIE BLACKMAN Excellent entertainment . . . du Maurier created a scale by which modern women can measure their feelings STEPHEN KING Rebecca is a masterpiece in which du Maurier pulls off several spectacular high-wire acts that many great writers wouldn t attempt JIM CRACE, GUARDIAN On a trip to the South of France, the shy heroine of Rebecca falls in love with Maxim de Winter, a handsome widower. Although his proposal comes as a surprise, she happily agrees to marry him. But as they arrive at her husband s home, Manderley, a change comes over Maxim, and the young bride is filled with dread. Friendless in the isolated mansion, she realises that she barely knows him. In every corner of every room is the phantom of his beautiful first wife, Rebecca, and the new Mrs de Winter walks in her shadow.Not since Jane Eyre has a heroine faced such difficulty with the other woman. An international bestseller that has never gone out of print, Rebecca is the haunting story of a young girl consumed by love and the struggle to find her identity. As a new generation of readers are introduced to the wicked housekeeper Mrs Danvers and learn Maxim de Winter s terrible secret, this chilling, suspenseful tale is as fresh and readable as it was when it was first written DAILY TELEGRAPH

Objev podobné jako Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier

AN UNFORGETTABLE STORY OF MURDER, MYSTERY AND PASSION, FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCA. Jamaica Inn is a first-rate page-turner THE TIMES Daphne du Maurier has no equal SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Jamaica Inn is a novel about nothing less than pure evil ... with an eerie and shocking kind of power, in the novel s astonishing final act JULIE MYERSON, GUARDIAN In the bitter November wind, Mary Yellan crosses Bodmin Moor to Jamaica Inn. Her mother s dying wish was that she take refuge there with her Aunt Patience. But when Mary arrives, the warning of the coachman echoes in her mind. Jamaica Inn has a desolate power and behind its crumbling walls, Patience is a changed woman, cowering before her brooding, violent husband. When Mary discovers the inn s dark secrets, the truth is more terrifying than anything she could possibly imagine and she is forced to collude in her uncle s murderous schemes. Against her will, she finds herself powerfully attracted to her uncle s brother, a man she dares not trust.Jamaica Inn is a dark and gripping gothic tale that will remind readers of two other great classics, Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. This was also made into a film, also called Jamaica Inn, directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Objev podobné jako Jamaica Inn - Daphne du Maurier

NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING RACHEL WEISZ AND SAM CLAFIN Du Maurier is a storyteller whose sole aim is to bewitch and beguile NEW YORK TIMES Du Maurier has no equal SUNDAY TELEGRAPH One of her best novels, ingeniously contrived as to plot, successfully realized as to characters KIRKUS REVIEWS I threw the piece of paper on the fire. She saw it burn . . . Orphaned at an early age, Philip Ashley is raised by his benevolent cousin, Ambrose. Resolutely single, Ambrose delights in making Philip his heir, knowing he will treasure his beautiful Cornish estate. But Philip s world is shattered when Ambrose sets off on a trip to Florence. There he falls in love and marries. Then he suddenly dies in suspicious circumstances. In almost no time at all, the new widow - Philip s cousin Rachel - turns up in England. Despite himself, Philip is drawn to this beautiful, sophisticated, mysterious woman like a moth to the flame. And yet . . . might she have had a hand in Ambrose s death?

Objev podobné jako My Cousin Rachel - Daphne du Maurier

A chilling story of ambition, Daphne du Maurier s third novel has lost none of its ability to unsettle and disturb.

Objev podobné jako Julius - Daphne du Maurier

Based on the true story of one of du Maurier s own distant relatives, Mary Anne s love of money and the men who spend it embroil her in risks that threaten her very existence.

Objev podobné jako Mary Anne - Daphne du Maurier

Dispatch the maimed, the old, the weak, destroy the very world itself, for what is the point of life if the promise of fulfilment lies elsewhere? On the windswept coast of rural Suffolk, a deranged scientist attempts to extract the essence of life itself. Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to James Baldwin, Truman Capote to Stanislaw Lem and George Orwell to Shirley Jackson; essays radical and inspiring; poems moving and disturbing; stories surreal and fabulous; taking us from the deep South to modern Japan, New York s underground scene to the farthest reaches of outer space.

Objev podobné jako The Breakthrough - Daphne du Maurier

Someone jolted my elbow as I drank and said, Je vous demande pardon, and as I moved to give him space he turned and stared at me and I at him, and I realised, with a strange sense of shock and fear and nausea all combined, that his face and voice were known to me too well. I was looking at myself. By chance, two men - one English, the other French - meet in a provincial railway station. Their resemblance is uncanny, and they spend the next few hours talking and drinking - until at last John, the Englishman, falls into a drunken stupor. It s to be his last carefree moment, for when he wakes, his French companion has stolen his identity and disappeared. So John steps into the Frenchman s shoes, and faces a variety of perplexing roles - as owner of a chateau, director of a failing business, head of a fractious family, and master of nothing.

Objev podobné jako The Scapegoat - Daphne du Maurier

A haunting collection of stories in the tradition of The Birds and Don t Look Now by one of Britain s most celebrated novelists of our time.

Objev podobné jako The Rendezvous And Other Stories - Daphne du Maurier

Audiokniha: „Dovedla bych zápasit s živou ženou, ale mrtvá je nad mé síly.“ Když bezejmenná vypravěčka potká v Monte Carlu ovdovělého krajana Maxima de Wintera, slovo dá slovo a brzy je i ruka v rukávě. Zámožný anglický šlechtic je sice dvakrát starší než ona, ale co na tom, pokud spolu můžou obývat ženichovo Manderlay, bájně skvostné sídlo na pobřeží hrabství Cornwall! Do ráje se však připlazí had. Rezervovaný Maxim jako by doma nadále žil ve stínu první choti Rebeccy, jež tragicky zahynula při plachtění v zálivu, a dusnou atmosféru na panství přiživuje i chování služebnictva, hlavně nevraživé hospodyně. Zdrcená novomanželka zjišťuje, že původní milady de Winter jako by nade všemi i z hrobu vládla nezměrnou mocí, zvlášť když vyjde najevo, že její smrt na jachtě nemusela být nešťastná náhoda. Uhrančivý psychologický román s detektivní zápletkou předkládá klasické téma britského lpění na společenské maškarádě, kde se krutost umocňuje neurózami skrytými pod maskou usměvavosti. A tak narychlo sezdanou dvojici hluboce osamělých lidí čeká křížová cesta láskou, mrazivé procitnutí i prubířská zkouška ohněm. Slavná próza z roku 1938 se dočkala řady filmových i divadelních adaptací, nejvýrazněji už o dva roky později, kdy ji s Laurencem Olivierem a Joan Fontaineovou natočil režisér Alfred Hitchcock. Snímek získal dva Oscary. Operu (1983) podle ní zkomponoval Wilfred Josephs. Nejnovější filmovou verzi režiséra Bena Wheatleyho (2020) nabízí Netflix pod názvem Rebeka s Lily Jamesovou, Armiem Hammerem a Kristin Scott Thomasovou. „Úžasně ponurý milostný příběh. Bezkonkurenční výkon.“ – The Independent „Skvělé klamání tělem. Ani druhá milady de Winter není zrovna oslnivá bytost, a přece ji dnes řadíme k nejzářnějším postavám anglické beletrie.“ – The Guardian

Objev podobné jako Mrtvá a živá - Daphne du Maurier - audiokniha

A masterful recreation of the legend of Tristan and Iseult, set in 19th century Cornwall.

Objev podobné jako Castle Dor - Daphne du Maurier

On a trip to the South of France, the shy heroine of Rebecca falls in love with Maxim de Winter, a handsome widower. Although his proposal comes as a surprise, she happily agrees to marry him. But as they arrive at her husband’s home, Manderley, a change comes over Maxim, and the young bride is filled with dread. Friendless in the isolated mansion, she realises that she barely knows him. In every corner of every room is the phantom of his beautiful first wife, Rebecca, and the new Mrs de Winter walks in her shadow.Not since Jane Eyre has a heroine faced such difficulty with the other woman. An international bestseller that has never gone out of print, Rebecca is the haunting story of a young girl consumed by love and the struggle to find her identity.This beautiful cover design on this deluxe edition is by textile designer Neisha Crosland.

Objev podobné jako Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier

She was a woman, and for no reason in heaven or earth she loved him. He had kissed her, and she was bound to him for ever. On a bitter November evening, Mary Yellan crosses the windswept Cornish moors to seek revenge with her Aunt Patience at Jamaica Inn.But the crumbling inn is no safe haven, and Patience is a changed woman, cowering before her domineering husband Joss. In fear of her life, and disturbed by her powerful attraction to Joss s younger brother, Mary is soon plunged into a brutal world of smuggling and murder in which she can trust no one - not even herself.

Objev podobné jako Jamaica Inn - Daphne du Maurier

Every day, haunted still by doubt, I ask myself a question which I cannot answer. Was Rachel innocent or guilty? Philip Ashley has been raised by his cousin Ambrose as heir to his beautiful Cornish estate. But this close-knit world is shattered when Ambrose travels to Florence, where he unexpectedly falls in love and marries - only to die of a strange illness.Before long, his beautiful, mysterious widow arrives in England - and despite himself, Philip is caught in her spell. But is Rachel a victim, a saviour - or a murderess?

Objev podobné jako My Cousin Rachel - Daphne du Maurier

He did not belong to me at all, he belonged to Rebecca. . . Everyone knows that Maxim de Winter was obsessed with his glamorous wife - and devastated by her tragic death. So when he proposes to a shy, anxious young woman after a whirlwind meeting in the South of France, no one is more surprised than the new bride herself.But when they reach Manderley, his beautiful, isolated Cornish mansion, the second Mrs de Winter begins to realise that every inch of her new home - and everyone in it - still belongs to Rebecca.

Objev podobné jako Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier

Treadwell s book is a magnificent pastiche of 18th-century fiction The Sunday Times Tristram Shandy meets Jonathan Strange Mr Norrell in a novel that addresses dark disturbing themes with tremendous wit, charm and elegance Daily Express Part historical pastiche, part gothic horror, this is an ambitious and stylistically bold 18th-century adventure with shades of Jonathan Strange Mr Norrell SFX Treadwell s book entertains and impresses . . . He must be heartily congratulated both for performing an extraordinary feat of literary ventriloquism and also for reminding us what historical fiction does best: create an entirely convincing vanished world while also using that world as a lens through which to view the present day GuardianWHO IS THOMAS PEACH?Ah, reader! -- if you would have us answer THAT question -- What mysteries you shall compel us to expose!It is the year 1785, and a gentleman of modest means has left London for the countryside, to look after his ailing wife.Among his new neighbours, tongues begin to wag. Why does he keep a locked chest under the stairs? Is it really full of forbidden books? And what exactly is the matter with his wife?For the most part, though, the couple live in peace -- until a letter arrives, threatening to cut off their livelihood and expel them from their home.Faced with the prospect of penury -- and perhaps worse -- the gentleman rides out in search of some means to save himself.But fate has other plans for Thomas Peach.A bizarre request brings an encounter with a mysterious young woman, raised from infancy as a rich man s ward, now condemned to the madhouse. As their paths become disturbingly entangled, Mr Peach begins to suspect that in her past lies a dreadful secret . . .Dreadful indeed! -- Yet however fearful the poor child s history -- can her secret be darker, than HIS OWN?

Objev podobné jako The Infernal Riddle of Thomas Peach - Jas Treadwell

To put the cart before the horse , have the cheek of the devil or be a pillar of society - these are just some of the thousands of idioms that have become an integral part of the English language. The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms looks at a vast range of examples, providing concise definitions and explaining how they should be used. This practical guide is arranged by theme, making it possible to compare all the idioms in that subject area and find the right one for the occasion, whether in writing or speech.The numerical mistakes mentioned by the author have been corrected, making this, as mentioned, one of the great reference classics.

Objev podobné jako The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms - Daphne M Gulland, David Hinds-Howell

Learn how to read the clues and signs of the weather with this eye-opening and enthralling guide from Sunday Times-bestselling author Tristan Gooley, pioneer in the art of natural navigation 🍂 PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF TRISTAN GOOLEY S NEW BOOK, THE HIDDEN SEASONS , NOW! COMING SEPTEMBER 2025 🍂 -------Readers LOVE The Secret World of Weather: This book finally explains what weather is and the fundamental why. Clouds now have real meaning! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Every page is a gem ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic Tristan Gooley: You get yourself comfortable in the armchair, a drink beside you and start to read, but before you know it there is a desire to get out of the chair, step outside and see if you can put into practice some of the things he is telling you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐*****************************The weather changes as we walk around a tree or turn down a street. There is a secret world of weather - one that we all live in, but very few see.Each day we pass dozens of small weather signs that reveal what the weather is doing all around us - and what is about to happen. The clues are easy to spot when you know how, but remain invisible to most people.In The Secret World of Weather you ll discover the simple rules that explain the weather signs. And you ll learn rare skills that enhance every minute you spend outdoors, whether you are in a town, on a beach or in a wilder spot.As the author of the international bestsellers The Walker s Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs and How to Read Water, Tristan Gooley knows how to de-code the phenomena and signs to look for. As he says, I want you to get to know these signs as I have, as characters. By studying their habits and behaviours, the signs come to life and the meaning reveals itself. From this flows an ability to read what is happening and what is about to happen .This is the ultimate guide to exploring an undiscovered world, one that hides in front of our eyes.***************************Critical acclaim for The Secret World of Weather: A sensitive study that combines theoretical physics with beautiful nature writing. - Telegraph Best Books To Read On A Summer Holiday The Secret World of Weather frames itself early on as an aid to forecasting, by decoding signs in mackerel skies and dust devils. But it s really much more than that . . . Gooley is the best kind of teacher: gentle, patient, nudging - Richard Mabey, Telegraph Gooley marshals a riveting compendium of weather-reading skills . . . he has plenty of facts at his fingertips with which to excite - The Times This breezy new book reveals how to read nature s very own weather forecast . . . full of fascinating trivia - Daily Mail

Objev podobné jako The Secret World of Weather - Tristan Gooley

This volume is an in-depth and exquisitely illustrated guide to the Second Age of Middle-earth, one of the least-explored periods of Arda s history.The Illustrated World of Tolkien: The Second Age, is the follow up companion to the best-selling The Illustrated World of Tolkien, and gathers together artwork, charts, and fascinating and scholarly writing from renowned Tolkien expert David Day. Exploring the languages, poetry and elements of the heroic ages of Norse, Greek and Roman mythologies that may have influenced Tolkien s writing, it is a reference guide for any fan of Tolkien s work, Tolkien s world and the imaginative brilliance his vision inspired.The Second Age is made up of two great narrative channels: on the one hand the rise and cataclysmic downfall of the island-kingdom of Numenor and its aftermath, and on the other the forging of the Rings of Power and the rise to power of the new dark lord.Tolkien s sources for his Second Age are, of course, as rich and varied as ever and this book delves into some of these influences and shows how the power of Tolkien s imagination is manifest even in the lesser-known parts of his legendarium.This work is unofficial and is not authorised by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

Objev podobné jako The Illustrated World of Tolkien The Second Age - David Day

Data is an integral part of our lives. It helps us to unlock hidden mysteries and even predict the future. The Expanding World of Data uncovers the world of data in a way that is accessible, engaging and thought-provoking, using colourful artwork, illustrations, comic strips, Speak like a Scientist and data hero sections. This book is the perfect resource for those curious minds who want to know more about data, what it is and what it does. Data can even help us to make the planet a better place.This title is one of an exciting series from Oxford, giving accessible introductions to the ideas, facts, and vocabulary behind an absorbing range of subjects. Meticulously researched and written by experts in their fields, curious young readers will quickly get to grips with the basic principles and terminology of each subject.Author Tom Jackson has been a writer for 25 years, written about 200 books and specializes in science and technology. Consultant Dr Bran Knowles is a Senior Lecturer in the Data Science Institute at Lancaster University where she leads the Data and Society theme.The Expanding World of Data is part of a wider collectible set. If you love this title, why not collect them all?

Objev podobné jako Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds: The Expanding World of Data - Tom Jackson

Since its initial publication in 1978, The Stand has been considered No. 1 bestselling author and master storyteller Stephen King s seminal masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction, with millions of copies sold and adapted twice for television. Although there are other extraor dinary works exploring the unravelling of human society, none have been as influential as this iconic novel - with generations of writers impacted by its dark yet ultimately hopeful vision of the end and new beginning of civilization, and its stunning array of unforgettable characters.Now for the first time, Stephen King has fully authorized a return to the harrowing world of The Stand through this original short story anthology as presented by award-winning authors and editors Christopher Golden and Brian Keene. Bringing together some of today s greatest and most visionary writers, The End of the World as We Know It fea tures remarkable, all-new stories set during and after the events of The Stand - brilliant, terrifying, and painfully human tales that will resonate with readers everywhere as an essential companion to the clas sic bestselling novel.

Objev podobné jako The End of the World as We Know It - Stephen King

*** THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES TOP FIVE BESTSELLER ***Since its initial publication in 1978, The Stand has been considered No. 1 bestselling author and master storyteller Stephen King s seminal masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction, with millions of copies sold and adapted twice for television. Although there are other extraor-dinary works exploring the unravelling of human society, none have been as influential as this iconic novel - with generations of writers impacted by its dark yet ultimately hopeful vision of the end and new beginning of civilization, and its stunning array of unforgettable characters.Now for the first time, Stephen King has fully authorized a return to the harrowing world of The Stand through this original short story anthology as presented by award-winning authors and editors Christopher Golden and Brian Keene. Bringing together some of today s greatest and most visionary writers, The End of the World as We Know It fea-tures remarkable, all-new stories set during and after the events of The Stand - brilliant, terrifying, and painfully human tales that will resonate with readers everywhere as an essential companion to the clas-sic bestselling novel.

Objev podobné jako The End of the World as We Know It - Christopher Golden and Brian Keene

A timeless treasury of more than 100 stories from the incredible kingdom of plants, told by author and nature expert Ben Hoare.Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people, their lives are a mystery. Learn how seagrass flowers underwater, how the Venus flytrap counts to make sure it catches its prey, and why some tulips used to cost more than a house! This fascinating book for kids explores the vast plant kingdom and explains how plants work, as well as the weird and wonderful relationships they have with animals.Children can discover the secrets of more than 100 amazing plants in this treasury of fascinating flora, as well as the essentials of plant science, including photosynthesis, pollination, and germination. Each species is shown with remarkable photography and beautiful illustrations, all brought to life by Ben Hoare s writing, filled with charm and infectious enthusiasm. This nature book for children ages 7+ features:- An eye-catching holographic cover, gilded edges, and stunning photography and illustrations, making it the perfect gift - A wide range of incredible plants and trees from all around the world- Illustrated diagrams to support definitions of different types of plants - Introductory reference pages that explain key topics such as photosynthesisThis book is a must for any child interested in the natural world and the plants that grow in it. Plants provide us with food, fuel, and medicine, and without them, life as we know it would not exist. From orchids that grow vanilla pods to leaves that look like stones, and from bamboo that can be made into clothes to moss that soaks up vast amounts of carbon dioxide, plants shape our world in an endless variety of ways.

Objev podobné jako The Secret World of Plants - Ben Hoare

Toy Story and the Inner World of the Child offers the first comprehensive analysis of the role of toys and play within the development of film and animation. The author takes the reader on a journey through the complex interweaving of the animation industry with inner world processes, beginning with the early history of film. Karen Cross explores digital meditations through an in-depth analysis of the Pixar Studios and the making of the Toy Story franchise. The book shows how the Toy Story functions as an outlet for exploring fears and anxieties relating to new technologies and industrial processes and the value of taking a psycho-cultural approach to recent controversies surrounding the film industry, particularly its cultural and sexual politics. The book is key reading for film and animation scholars as well as those who are interested in applications of psychoanalysis to popular culture and children s media.

Objev podobné jako Toy Story and the Inner World of the Child - Karen Cross

Tolkien s works have inspired artists for generations and have given rise to myriad interpretations of the rich and magical worlds he created.The Illustrated World of Tolkien gathers together artworks and essays from expert illustrators, painters and etchers, and fascinating and scholarly writing from renowned Tolkien expert David Day, and is an exquisite reference guide for any fan of Tolkien s work, Tolkien s world and the imaginative brilliance his vision inspired.Published to coincide with the 40th Anniversary of the publication of the international bestseller The Tolkien Bestiary, The Illustrated World of Tolkien revisits the work of some of the original illustrators but also features works from artists who have contributed to David Day s more recent books.

Objev podobné jako The Illustrated World of Tolkien

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.

Objev podobné jako The Lost World Of British Communism - Samuel Raphael

A book that will make the night sky your lifelong passion. An invitation to immerse yourself in the nature around you and the universe beyond. - Professor Brian CoxThe Secret World of Stargazing is the ultimate astronomy book to set you on your epic journey around the cosmos - it s a simple guide to the skies and makes stargazing fun, easy and enjoyable for all - absolutely no equipment is required! Adrian West, AKA the internet sensation VirtualAstro, will take you through the seasons, showing you exactly what you can spot in the sky throughout the year, whether you re in your back garden or sitting on an exotic beach somewhere! While you re learning how to spot constellations, meteors and comets, you will be switching off your busy mind, sitting still in nature and paying attention to the small details that make up the big picture of life. You ll finish reading this beautiful book and come away with a sense of grounding, connection, knowledge and a whole new appreciation of the sky above and the world outside your own - it will soothe your soul. An excellent, readable, bright guide to the night sky. - Dara O Briain A superb introduction to astronomy. - Chris Packham

Objev podobné jako The Secret World of Stargazing - Adrian West

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERAN OPRAH BOOK CLUB PICKâ ˜Deeply movingâ ™ Sarah Winman, author of Still Lifeâ ˜Remarkableâ ™ Afua Hirsch, author of Brit(ish)â ˜A sweeping epic â ¦ Outstandingâ ™ Daily MailImmerse yourself in a celebration of Black womanhood and an epic tale of the stories that span generations.Ailey Pearl Garfield grows up between the City in the north and summers spent in her motherâ ™s small hometown of Chicasetta, Georgia. From an early age, she finds herself in a battle for belonging thatâ ™s made all the more difficult by a hurt in her past, as well as the whispers of womenâ ”her mother, Belle, her sister, Lydia, and a maternal line reaching back two centuriesâ ”that urge Ailey to succeed in their stead.To come to terms with her identity, Ailey embarks on a journey through her familyâ ™s past, uncovering the shocking tales of generations of ancestorsâ ”Indigenous, Black, and whiteâ ”in the deep South. In doing so Ailey must learn to embrace her full heritage, a legacy of oppression and resistance, bondage and independence, cruelty and resilience that is the storyâ ”and the songâ ”of America itself.â ˜Mesmerisingâ ¦ magnificentâ ™ Independentâ ˜Astonishingâ ¦ A great work infused with love and honestyâ ™ Alice Walker, author of The Color Purpleâ ˜Gripping, gorgeous. A sweeping family saga that is also history at its most intimate and vitalâ ™ Stef Penney, author of The Tenderness of WolvesLONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION â ¢ SHORTLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE â ¢ LONGLISTED FOR THE ASPEN LITERARY PRIZE20 Highest Rated Books on Goodreads 2025 â ¢ New York Times 10 Best Books of the Year â ¢ Time 10 Best Books of the Year â ¢ Washington Post 10 Best Books of the Year â ¢ People 10 Best Books of the Year â ¢ Booklist 10 Best First Novels of the Year

Objev podobné jako The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois - Honoree Fanonne Jeffers

Discover a world of mythical folk, of fairies, goblins, elves, and all kinds of magical beings that dance in our dreams and spark our imagination. Take a walk through the woods at twilight or the hills under a starlit night and delight in a hidden world of magical folk from around the world, from Scottish sprites and Irish leprechauns to fearsome Nordic trolls and Alpine Barbegazi. This beautifully illustrated guide will help you find their secret hiding places, show you the best times to spot them, and how to keep your distance.Beautifully written by bestselling author Maz Evans and sumptuously illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen Award-winning artist Robert Inpgen, this is the perfect book for fans of mythical folk and magic.

Objev podobné jako The Hidden World of Mythical Folk - Maz Evans

A celebration of the unparalleled creative partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, packed full of fun facts, behind-the-scenes information and never-before-seen illustrations. With a foreword by Rob Brydon. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have been working together for over thirty years, creating some of the world’s best-loved picture books, including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog.Discover more about their early lives, how their creative partnership began, and dive deeper inside the wonderful worlds of all your favourite characters and stories. Packed with full-colour illustrations, sketches and photographs, in a stunning hardback edition, The Amazing World of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a must-have gift for fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and is perfect for all the family to enjoy together. Published by Macmillan Children s Books and Alison Green Books.

Objev podobné jako The Amazing World of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler - Amanda Liová, Julia Donaldsonová

C. G. JungÂ’s The Red Book: Liber Novus, published posthumously in 2009, explores JungÂ’s own journey from an inner state of alienation and depression to the restoration of his soul, as well as offering a prophetic narrative of the collective human psyche as it journeys from unconsciousness to a greater awareness of its own inner dichotomy of good and evil. Jung utilised astrological symbols throughout to help him comprehend the personal as well as universal meanings of his visions.In The Astrological World of JungÂ’s Liber Novus, Liz Greene explores the planetary journey Jung portrayed in this remarkable work and investigates the ways in which he used astrological images and themes as an interpretive lens to help him understand the nature of his visions and the deeper psychological meaning behind them. GreeneÂ’s analysis includes a number of mythic and archetypal elements, including the stories of Salome, Siegfried and Elijah, and demonstrates that astrology, as Jung understood and worked with it, is unquestionably one of the most important foundation stones of analytical psychology, and an essential part of understanding his legacy.This unique study will appeal to analytical psychologists and Jungian psychotherapists, students and academics of Jungian and post-Jungian theory, the history of psychology, archetypal thought, mythology and folklore, the history of New Age movements, esotericism and psychological astrology.

Objev podobné jako The Astrological World of Jungâ

What kind of world would you like to inhabit? Here, Keri Smith begins with a list. Writing down everything the reader is drawn to, from things they love or collect to things that fascinate and excite, including objects, colours, sounds, textures, memories, places and people, the list serves as the building block for the creation of a new world. This world is based entirely on who the reader is as an individual, and as such is completely unique. Prompted to think about landscape, place names, maps, currency and more Keri Smith encourages everyone to push their imaginations to the limit.

Objev podobné jako The Imaginary World of… - Keri Smithová

The perfect gift for fans of All Creatures Great and Small, this is a charming collection of classic stories from James Herriotâ ™s much-loved books, with insights into his life and work from his children Rosie and Jim.With astute observations and boundless humour, country vet Herriot captures the spirit of the Yorkshire Dales and of rural communities on the cusp of change, before tractors and machines had taken over and modern medicines and antibiotics transformed veterinary work. Along the way a beloved cast of characters emerges, from the squabbling brothers Tristan and Siegfried to Herriotâ ™s hapless courtship and eventual family life with Helen Anderson. But itâ ™s the animals which are at the heart of Herriotâ ™s stories.Whether heâ ™s dodging a raging bull on a risky artificial insemination assignment, becoming pen pals with Tricki Woo the spoilt Pekingese pooch, or the inevitable trials and tribulations of lambing season, thereâ ™s never a dull moment in Herriotâ ™s company.At times moving and often laugh-out-loud funny, The Wonderful World of James Herriot will delight fans old and new. I grew up reading James Herriot s books and I m delighted that thirty years on, they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then â “ Kate Humble, on the works of James Herriot

Objev podobné jako The Wonderful World of James Herriot - James Herriot

Explore the fascinating world of flags! Find intriguing stories and factoids on the design of country, province, state and special flags. Read how these flags are used as heraldic symbols, cultural and national emblems, and how designs and meanings have evolved.The perfect guide to vexillology for anyone interested in the origin, history, and symbolism of flags. Inside this flag book, you ll find:- Highly detailed full-colour flag illustrations for each main entry - Comprehensive text explaining the significant elements of their design, colours, symbols, and insignia.- Beautifully illustrated introductory spreads that trace the history of banners, standards, and flags and explain the terms used to describe them- Sections on signal flags and flag protocol, as well as a concise glossary of terms- A flag identification guide and alphabetical flag directory to enable easy navigationA wonderful gift for flag enthusiasts! This guide to flags helps you identify flags and understand their symbolism. Learn about how flag designs have evolved over centuries and decades and how to identify flags by their distinguishing features. This educational guide to flags details more than 400 examples and covers everything from geography, communications, politics, sport, history, and art.Find out what makes the US stars and stripes so unique and the ancient medieval cantons of Switzerland noteworthy. Detailed notes and annotation reveal the origins, design development, and significance of colours, symbols, crests, and coats of arms and the reasons for recent changes to the flags.

Objev podobné jako Complete Flags of the World - DK

The Secret World of SpiderwebsThe book explores how and why spiders build webs and features close to fourteen kinds of webs made by spiders from many different environments around the world. Revealing the artistry of these incredible natural structures, this book brings to life the spider-created natural wonders that are essential to life on earth.The Secret World of Spiderwebs

Objev podobné jako The Secret World of Spider Webs - Jan Beccaloni

Build your childâ ™s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelNot your average science book, this in-depth analysis of the smallest living things in our world, gives captivating insight into the wonderful world of microorganisms. Focussing on bacteria, fungi, protists and viruses, it explains some of the biggest diseases of our time as well as the processes of protecting ourselves.Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.Text type:Curriculum links:

Objev podobné jako The Mysterious World of Microorganisms - Isabel Thomas

Loved Goodbye Christopher Robin? Learn more about the real place that inspired the beloved stories. Delve into the home of the worldâ ™s most beloved bear! The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh explores the magical landscapes where Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their friends live and play. The Hundred Acre Woodâ ”the setting for Winnie-the-Poohâ ™s adventuresâ ”was inspired by Ashdown Forest, a wildlife haven that spans more than 6,000 acres in southeast England. In the pages of this enchanting book you can visit the ancient black walnut tree on the edge of the forest that became Poohâ ™s house, go deep into the pine trees to find Poohsticks Bridge, and climb up to the top of the enchanted Galleons Lap, where Pooh says goodbye to Christopher Robin. You will discover how Milne s childhood connection with nature and his role as a father influenced his famous stories, and how his close collaboration with illustrator E. H. Shepard brought those stories to life. This charming book also serves as a guide to the plants, animals, and places of the remarkable Ashdown Forest, whether you are visiting in person or from the comfort of your favorite armchair. In a delightful narrative, enriched with Shepardâ ™s original illustrations, hundreds of color photographs, and Milneâ ™s own words, you will rediscover your favorite characters and the magical place they called home.

Objev podobné jako The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh - Kathryn Aalto

Volume 8 - The King Goes DancingFocus: Nouns can combine with different words to describe something or someone. The words that combine with the noun must be in the right order: Article + Quantifier + Adjective + Noun.A collection of 10 full-colour activity books that will make English language learning fun as children acquire grammar systematically through stories.The Wonderful World of Words (WOW) teaches children about the different word classes as the first step to building a good foundation in grammar. Each of these word classes in the WOW Kingdom is represented by a royal character so children learn how the different classes of words are used and how they interact with other words. Linked to the story set in the WOW kingdom is another story about the animals in the forest of WOW, to reinforce the concepts covered in each volume.

Objev podobné jako The Wonderful World of Words Volume 8: The King Goes Dancing - Dr. Lubna Alsagoff