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The Red-Haired Woman - Orhan Pamuk

Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature‘Saturated with sympathy and sense of place, the book charts a boy''s journey into manhood and Turkey''s into irreversible change'' Financial Times‘An ending that makes you immediately start the book all over again.’ The Sunday Times ‘Enchanting.’ Wall Street Journal‘Many years have now gone by, and jealousy compels me to keep her name a secret, even from my readers. But I must provide a full and truthful account of what happened.’A studious young man spends a summer helping a master well-digger search for water on a barren plain.As the two struggle in the summer heat, they develop a filial bond neither has known before. In the nearby town where they spend their evenings, a travelling theatre group has come to stay. The young man is fascinated by the Red-Haired Woman, an alluring member of the troupe, and their brief but intense love affair drives everything else from his mind.But in his distraction, a horrible accident occurs, which will haunt him for thirty years. Until he decides to track down the Red-Haired Woman and finally understand the fallout from that unforgettable summer . . .

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The Museum of Innocence - Orhan Pamuk

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATUREA deeply moving portrait of a torturous love affair that shows Istanbul in all its complex beauty.‘An enthralling, immensely enjoyable piece of storytelling.'' The Guardian‘Intimate and nuanced . . . a classic, spacious love story.'' The New York Review of Books‘A resounding confirmation that Orhan Pamuk is one of the great novelists of his generation.'' Washington PostKamal lives a life of cosmopolitan glamour, exploring the restaurants and boutiques of Istanbul with his friends and fiancé. In the newly modern city, they pride themselves on their liberal attitudes and Western style.A chance encounter with Fusun, a working-class shop-girl, begins a long, obsessive love affair, one that draws him deep into Istanbul’s complex history, and uncovers the forces of class and gender that still control its inhabitants’ lives.

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The Bird That Did Not Sing - Alex Gray

***Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray''s bestselling Scottish detective series*** ***Don''t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.*** Whether you''ve read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, THE BIRD THAT DID NOT SING is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves WHAT THEY''RE SAYING ABOUT THE LORIMER SERIES:''Warm-hearted, atmospheric'' ANN CLEEVES''Relentless and intriguing'' PETER MAY''Move over Rebus'' DAILY MAIL''Exciting, pacey, authentic'' ANGELA MARSONS''Superior writing'' THE TIMES''Immensely exciting and atmospheric'' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH_______________ They stole her voice. Now they want her dead . . . 2014: The Commonwealth Games are coming to Glasgow and security is extra tight, particularly after a mysterious bomb explodes in nearby rural Stirlingshire. As the opening ceremony for the Games draws ever closer, the police desperately seek the culprits. But Detective Superintendent Lorimer has other concerns on his mind. One is a beautiful red-haired woman from his past whose husband dies suddenly on his watch. Then there is the body of a young woman found dumped in countryside just south of the city ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Passion - Jeanette Wintersonová

''A fantasy, a vivid dream...inventive and brilliant'' GuardianHenri has a passion for Napoleon - but Napoleon has a passion for chicken. As soldier and emperor butcher their way across Europe, glory falls to ruin and love turns to hate. But, when Henri encounters the red-haired, web-footed Villanelle, he discovers in her an equal. Together they abandon their pasts, and flee to the Venetian canals to meet their singular destiny in the city of chance and disguises.''A deeply imagined and beautiful book, often arrestingly so.'' New York Times

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Stars on the Blue Horizon - Cliff Stammers

David dreams every night of a mysterious red-haired woman. But as he falls more and more in love with the concept of her, his obsession leads him to make dangerous choices, culminating in his involvement with Amsterdam's criminal underworld.

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My Name Is Red - Orhan Pamuk

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATUREWINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL IMPAC DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD‘An extraordinary achievement.’ TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT‘Fabulously rich, highly compelling.’ INDEPENDENT‘Chock-full of sublimity and sin.’ NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW‘Wonderful, dreamy, passionate and august.’ SPECTATORIn the late 1590s, the Sultan secretly commissions a great book: a celebration of his life and his empire, to be illuminated by the best artists of the day - in the European manner. At a time of violent fundamentalism, however, this is a dangerous proposition. Even the illustrious circle of artists are not allowed to know for whom they are working. But when one of the miniaturists is murdered, their Master has to seek outside help. Did the dead painter fall victim to professional rivalry, romantic jealousy or religious terror?With the Sultan demanding an answer within three days, perhaps the clue lies somewhere in the half-finished pictures.Orhan Pamuk is one of the world''s leading contemporary novelists and in My Name is Red, he fashioned an unforgettable tale of suspense, and an artful meditation on love and deception.

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Nights of Plague - Orhan Pamuk

''Orhan Pamuk is the sort of writer for whom the Nobel Prize was invented.'' Daily Telegraph''Pamuk is the real thing.'' Observer''One of the world''s finest living writers.'' Independent''Essential reading for our times.'' Margaret Atwood''Everyone should read Pamuk.'' New StatesmanAn epic and playful mystery of passion, fear, scandal and murder, from one of history’s master storytellers.1901. Night draws in.With the stealth of a spy vessel, the royal ship Aziziye approaches the famous vistas of Mingheria, the twenty-ninth state of the ailing Ottoman Empire. The ship carries Princess Pakize, the daughter of a deposed sultan, her doctor husband, and the Royal Chemist, Bonkowski Pasha. Not all of them will survive the weeks ahead. There are rumours of plague – rumours some in power will try to suppress.But plague is not the only killer. Mingheria is on the cusp of catastrophe, and the future of a fragile empire is at stake.‘A wry meditation on nationalism and identity, on history and myth, on science and superstition, delivered with Orhan Pamuk’s trademark storytelling flair.’ Financial Times‘A tale of spies, conspiracy and murder . . . full of vivid characters.’ Independent

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Snow - Orhan Pamuk

A magnificent love story and powerful tale of religious fanaticism, from the internationally bestselling Nobel laureate.** ORDER THE NEW NOVEL FROM ORHAN PAMUK, NIGHTS OF PLAGUE **Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature‘Not only an engrossing feat of tale-spinning, but essential reading for our times.’ Margaret Atwood, The New York Times‘A major work. . . with suspense at every dimpled vortex’ John Updike, The New Yorker‘Powerful. . . astonishingly timely’ Vogue‘Orhan Pamuk is the sort of writer for whom the Nobel Prize was invented.’ Daily TelegraphAn exiled poet returns to the remote city of Kars on the Turkish border to investigate troubling reports of a suicide epidemic among its young women. While there, he reconnects with the beautiful Ipek, and finds himself drawn irresistibly back into their love story.But Kars has become a touchpoint for religious and political violence and religious extremists are poised to win the local elections. As the snow falls and suspicion mounts, the stage is set for a terrible and desperate act . . .

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Morové noci - Orhan Pamuk

Píše se rok 1901 a k ostrovu Minger - "perle východního Středomoří" ležící kdesi mezi Krétou a Kyprem - se pod rouškou tmy blíží neohlášená loď. Na palubě vedle princezny Pakize, dcery sesazeného osmanského sultána, a jejího manžela doktora Nuriho cestuje také hlavní hygienik Bonkowski. Každý z nich má zvláštní poslání, ale ne všichni ho budou moci naplnit. Nad zdánlivě idylickým krajem, který s oblibou zobrazují romantičtí umělci, se stahují temná mračna. Šíří se zvěsti o moru - zvěsti, jež je třeba v zájmu udržení moci ututlat. Jenže morová nákaza má čím dál víc obětí a není zdaleka jediná, kdo na Mingeru zabijí. Snahy o zavedení racionálních vědeckých metod narážejí na fatalistický odpor vůči protiepidemickým nařízením a zároveň se vyostřuje etnické napětí mezi Řeky a Turky, mezi křesťany a muslimy. Když pak Francouzi a Angličané uvalí na ostrov blokádu, aby se nákaza nedostala do Evropy, ospalá osmanská provincie, dokonale odříznutá od okolního světa, se náhle probere z letargie a stává se dějištěm divokého víru událostí: pučů a protipučů, boje modernistů s náboženskými fanatiky, rychlého střídání státních forem i překotného budování nového mingerského národa. Ve svém rozsáhlém, vrstevnatém a nesmírně podmanivém románu Pamuk jako ve vypouklém zrcadle zobrazuje nejen osmanskou společnost ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Other Colours - Orhan Pamuk

Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature‘Pamuk is taking the world we thought we knew and making it fresh and alive’ New York Times‘Wonderfully readable, a joy to dip into.’ Joseph O’Connor, Irish Sunday IndependentFrom the internationally bestselling writer Orhan Pamuk, a personal selection from twenty-five years of writing, including his Nobel Prize speech and an original short story. Reflections on his successful struggle to quit smoking, his anxiety at testifying in court, his first trip to Europe and his father’s death are accompanied by Pamuk’s own black and white drawings. By turns witty, moving, playful and provocative, Other Colours glows with the energy of a master at work.

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The White Castle - Orhan Pamuk

Winner of the Nobel Prize for LiteratureWinner of the Independent Award for Foreign Fiction‘Turkey’s foremost novelist . . . A first-rate storyteller.’ Times Literary Supplement‘Comparisons with Kafka and Calvino do not exaggerate.’ Independent‘One of those are novels that call into being a complete and self-contained world shot through with a peculiar brilliance.’ New York Times*Orhan Pamuk’s first novel published in English*A young Italian scholar is captured by pirates between Venice and Naples. After being put up for auction at the Istanbul slave market, he is bought by a Turkish savant eager to learn about scientific and intellectual advances in the West.But as master and slave bond over each other’s sins and secrets, their relationship grows increasingly complex. They soon find themselves part of the Sultan’s army, and on a journey that will lead them to the mythical White Castle.

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Cosi divného v mé hlavě (poškozená) - Orhan Pamuk

Cosi podivného v mé hlavě je rozsáhlá románová freska zachycující životní osudy pouličního prodavače Mevlüta, jehož rodina v 70. letech emigrovala ze střední Anatolie do Istanbulu. Na rozdíl od většiny svých předchozích děl Pamuk tentokrát opouští prostředí poevropštěné istanbulské smetánky a vydává se mezi migranty a nádeníky z okrajových částí města. Mevlüt se živí jako prodavač bozy, sladkého nápoje z lehce fermentované pšenice, a sní o tom, že jednoho dne zbohatne. Po tři roky neúnavně píše milostné dopisy dívce, kterou spatřil na jedné svatbě, ale nakonec si po sérii omylů odevzdaně vezme její sestru. Podobně smířen s osudem roky den co den obchází ulice Istanbulu a přemýšlí o oné "podivnosti", kterou cítí ve své hlavě a jež ho odlišuje od ostatních - a nakonec ho další zvrat osudu přivede k poznání, po čem to celý život vlastně tolik toužil… Melancholičnost příběhu je narušována plejádou hlasů dalších, mnohdy bytostně komických postav, z nichž každá poodhaluje část Mevlütovy osobnosti a dodává knize humorný podtón. Cosi podivného v mé hlavě je nezvyklým portrétem Istanbulu kresleným z úhlu, jenž je i pro autora novinkou: z pohledu těch, kdo tvoří samé dno pestré istanbulské společnosti; je to další monumentální encyklopedie města, v níž autor s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Rusovláska - Orhan Pamuk

Román je příběhem Cema, studnařského učedníka, jenž ve svém mistrovi nalézá otcovskou autoritu, kterou v životě postrádal. Do oidipovského vztahu těch dvou vstupuje tajemná rusovlasá žena, do níž se Cem bezhlavě zamiluje. Pamuk pracuje se vztahem otec-syn v několika dějových liniích, vedle klasického antického příběhu jde pro inspiraci do dávné perské legendy a děj staví do kulis Turecka od osmdesátých let minulého století do současnosti. V desátém románu tureckého nobelisty se objevují již dříve předkládané antagonismy Východ a Západ, minulost a budoucnost, tradice a moderna.

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Jiné barvy - Orhan Pamuk

Výběr z esejí, které Pamuk napsal v průběhu necelých třiceti let, má jako ústřední témata dvě autorovy největší vášně: knihy a Istanbul. Sbírka je koláží jazykově i stylově vybroušených textů, které sahají od autorových vzpomínek na dětství přes pronikavé vhledy do těch nejbizarnějších koutů města na Bosporu až po kritické úvahy o světových literátech i vlastním psaní a zahrnuje i delší povídku. Z této různorodé mozaiky se skládá překvapivě ucelený, téměř románový svět spisovatele rozkročeného mezi Západem a Východem, který i z nenápadných každodenností dokáže vytvořit nesmírně poutavý příběh. Vydání knihy podpořilo Ministerstvo kultury a turistiky Turecké republiky.

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The New Life - Orhan Pamuk

Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature‘Everyone should read Pamuk’ The New Statesman‘You could become obsessed with this novel’ GuardianOsman is a young engineering student when he finds a mysterious and dangerous book that promises him a new and exciting life. He abandons his studies, turns his back on home and family, falls in love and embarks on restless bus rides through a nocturnal landscape of travellers’ cafes and apocalyptic bus wrecks, all in pursuit of this elusive vision.But will he, or the reader, ever understand the nature of this strange obsession?

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NIGHTS OF PLAGUE EXPORT - Orhan Pamuk

1901. Night draws in.With the stealth of a spy vessel, the royal ship Azizye approaches the famous vistas of Mingheria. An emerald build of pink stone. The 29th state of the ailing Ottoman Empire.The ship carries Princess Pakize, the daughter of a deposed sultan, her doctor husband, and the Royal Chemist, Bonkowski Pasha. Each of them holds a separate mission. Not all of them will survive the weeks ahead. Because Mingheria is on the cusp of catastrophe. There are rumours of plague - rumours some in power will try to suppress.Plague is not the only killer.Soon, the eyes of the world will turn to this ancient island, where the future of a

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A Strangeness in My Mind - Orhan Pamuk

From one of our greatest, a panoramic new novel, his first sinceMuseum of Innocence, bringing us into Istanbul's underground through the eyes of a struggling street vendor. It is the 1990s in Istanbul, and although there were once thousands of boza vendors walking the frozen streets of the city, Mevlut now cuts a lonely figure on snowy winter nights. Falling deeply into debt, and desperate to marry off his incompetent son and satisfy his mistress, Mevlut turns to his old friend Ferhat, who collects payments on electric bills. The partners traverse the back streets of middle class neighbourhoods and shantytowns, venture into flats, shops and restaurants of the poor, relishing their power to punish cheaters and collect bribes. The dangers of Istanbul's underbelly eventually catch up with Mevlut, and he is attacked by a pack of dogs, hospitalized, robbed by bandits, and beaten and threatened at every turn. Istanbul is exposed as a city with a rich and dynamic underground culture which seeps into its secular business centres and mainstream society. Mevlut serves as a flighty guide, occasionally attuned to the city's nuances, but with a wild imagination and instincts tainted by desperation.

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Silent House - Orhan Pamuk

Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature‘One of the greatest and most prophetic of political novelists.’ Guardian Books of the Year‘Inspired and impassioned’ New York Times‘Powerful, assured and engaging.’ Irish Times A family gathers in the shadow of a revolution, until an outsider brings the action to their doorAs the political tension from Turkey’s tumultuous struggle for modernity builds, an old widow Fatma waits with her faithful servant Recep for her grandchildren to descend for their annual visit. Faruk, a failed historian; his sensitive leftist sister, Nilgun; and Metin, a high school student who lives the fast life of the nouveaux riches while dreaming of escape.The arrival of Recep’s nephew Hassan, who has recently fallen in with right-wing extremists, draws the family into the growing political cataclysm. As the country wavers towards tragedy, the family are forced to confront their past and decide where they stand.

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Red-haired Librarian - Miroslav Bobek

A book recommended by world-renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall: "I have read Miroslav's previous book, Vultures in the Hotel Continental, which I thoroughly enjoyed and look forward to reading the next one. I am quite sure you, the reader, will enjoy Red-haired Librarian as well.” Extraordinary animals, extraordinary people, an extraordinary place… that is Prague Zoo. Take a look behind the scenes of one of the best world zoos through the notes of the Director Miroslav Bobek. You will learn many interesting things from its presence and history, you will view the Zoo's premises in Troja as well as travel to see gorillas in Africa and more rare animals in other parts of the world. You will be introduced to conservation projects, organized or supported by Prague Zoo, and you will discover the mystery of the peculiar creature that should have become extinct millions of years ago. The gripping stories are accompanied by unique photographs. Kniha, kterou doporučuje světoznámá primatoložka a ochránkyně přírody Jane Goodall: "Přečetla jsem si Miroslavovu předchozí knihu Supi v hotelu Continental, která se mi moc líbila, a těším se i na další. Jsem si zcela jista, že se Ryšavý knihovník bude líbit také vám, čtenářům." ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Red Arrows - David Montenegro

SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERDAILY MAIL BOOK OF THE WEEKTHE FIRST OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE RED ARROWS''Heart-pounding, exhilarating . . . A fascinating testimony of jeopardy, cool heads and the sheer exultant addiction of flying.'' SINCLAIR MCKAY''Fantastic . . . It was wonderful to read about so many old chums and truly legendary aviators. Highly recommended.'' JOHN NICHOL (Twitter)''An exhilarating read! The next-best thing to taking the controls of a Hawk fast-jet. And you''re much less likely to throw up.'' BEN MILLER''Inspirational . . . Precision, style and dedication. The Red Arrows are the ultimate in teamwork.'' TIM PEAKE''Perfectly enjoyable . . . As the Red Arrows head towards their 60th anniversary, it''s clear the team''s place in our hearts is secure.'' DAILY MAIL''A wild ride . . . The ultimate insider guide, relating with great enthusiasm and insight what it means to be inside the cockpit as you scream through the skies at 350 to 450 miles per hour, within what feels like touching distance of your wingman, making continual nanosecond decisions that will result in certain death if you get them wrong.'' TELEGRAPH, Patrick Bishop_________________________________________"Occasionally, you and the team come within read of perfection, up there in the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook - Brian Noyes

95+ recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert from the award-winning Red Truck Bakery near Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, bringing the comfort and charm of the farmhouse where the bakery started into your kitchen“Original and highly personal, The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook is a joyful love story to many comfort foods.”—Jacques Pépin, chef and author “If a cookbook could be a page-turner, this is the one! Brian not only knows how to create comfort in spades, but he writes both the sweet and savory recipes in such a way that you feel like you’re part of those five generations who inspired these vittles.”—Carla Hall, chef and authorONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Garden & GunBrian Noyes, founder of the beloved Red Truck Bakery in Marshall, Virginia, and author of the Red Truck Bakery Cookbook, presents more than 95 all-new, comforting recipes celebrating ingredients and traditions from the bakery''s home on the edge of the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge mountains. With small-town charm, an emphasis on local, seasonal produce, and country comfort inspiration from the 170-year-old farmhouse where the bakery began, The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook features Brian’s favorite savory recipes and old-time classics from family, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Young Woman and the Sea - Stout Glenn

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM DISNEY STARRING DAISY RIDLEY.The exhilarating true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel, and inspire a new era for women in sportsBy age twenty, at the height of the Jazz Age, Trudy Ederle was the most accomplished swimmer in the world. She’d won Olympic gold and set a host of world records. But the greatest challenge remained: the English Channel. Only a few swimmers, none of them women, had ever made the treacherous twenty-one mile crossing. Trudy’s failed first attempt seemed to confirm what many naysayers believed: No woman could possibly accomplish such a thing.In 1926, Ederle proved them wrong. As her German immigrant parents cheered her, and her sister and fellow swimmer Meg helped fashion both her scandalous two-piece swimsuit and leak-proof goggles, Trudy was determined to succeed. “England or drown is my motto,” she said, plunging into the frigid Channel for her second attempt at the crossing. Fourteen hours later, two hours faster than any man, and after weathering a gale and waves that approached six-feet, she stepped onto Kingsdowne Beach as the most famous woman in the world.Based on years of archival research that unearthed Ederle’s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Red Beast - Kay Al-Ghani

Deep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping. When it is asleep, the red beast is quite small, but when it wakes up, it begins to grow and grow. This is the story of a red beast that was awakened.Danni is in the school playground when his friend, Charlie, kicks a ball that hits him in the stomach, waking up the sleeping red beast: `I hate you - I''m gonna get you!''. The red beast doesn''t hear the teacher asking if he''s okay. It doesn''t see that Charlie is sorry - how can Danni tame the red beast? The second edition of this vibrant fully illustrated children''s storybook is written for children aged 4-9, and has been updated with inclusive up-to-date language and new illustrations to make sure every child''s red beast can learn to be tamed! This is an accessible, fun way to talk about anger, with useful tips about how to ''tame the red beast'' and guidance for parents on how anger affects children who struggle to regulate their emotions.You can now also buy the Red Beast Workbook, an accompanying interactive resource to help autistic children learn how to identify anger triggers and develop self-regulation.

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The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You - Lydia Fenet

The Senior Vice President of Christie’s and seasoned auctioneer Lydia Fenet, with her “razor-sharp humor and her don’t-mess-with-me gavel strike” (Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit), shares the secrets of success and the strategies behind her revolutionary sales approach to show you how to embrace and channel your own power in any room. Who is the most powerful woman in the room? She’s the one who can raise a million dollars in a minute. She’s the one who can command the attention of a group of any size from one person to five thousand. She’s the one who can sell anything to anyone. And she can be you. As a senior executive at Christie’s, leader in her field, and one of Gotham magazine’s Most Influential Women in New York, Lydia Fenet knows firsthand that the one skill that can set women apart in both their personal life and career is the ability to sell. The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You equips you with everything you need to know—from how to sell authentically and how to network (or die), to the importance of never apologizing (start negotiating instead), how to perfect your poker face, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Red Hollow - Natalie Marlow

''Marlow has a poetic eye . . . But it''s her mix of detective story and Gothic ghosts, ancient folk legends and lingering wartime trauma, that lift the book'' Financial Times, Best new thrillersWarwickshire, 1934Deep in a hamlet in the Warwickshire countryside, Red Hollow Hall is a male-only sanatorium run by the charismatic psychiatrist Dr Moon. However, all is not well, and Dr Moon''s patients are leaving Red Hollow in droves.Recent disturbances, which originally appeared to be pranks, have descended into something more sinister, and now the men believe they have a malevolent visitor - the mermaid of Red Hollow. The ghost of a murdered girl, they are convinced the mermaid wreaks bloody revenge on unsuspecting men each time the hamlet floods.When private enquiry agent, William Garrett, and freshly minted detective, Phyll Hall, are called in to uncover the identity of the intruder, they become trapped in a world of madness, the occult, and grisly murder. A world where William must use all his strength to differentiate between the real-life monster haunting Red Hollow Hall and the monsters of the mind. The Red Hollow is the follow-up to Natalie Marlow''s critically acclaimed debut, Needless Alley.''As full of atmosphere as the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home: A Welcome to Night Vale Novel - Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor

From the New York Times bestselling authors of Welcome to Night Vale and It Devours! and the creators of the No. 1 podcast, comes a new novel set in the world of Night Vale and beyond.In the town of Night Vale, there''s a faceless old woman who secretly lives in everyone''s home, but no one knows how she got there or where she came from . . . until now.Told in a series of eerie flashbacks, the story of The Woman is revealed, as she guides, haunts and sabotages an unfortunate Night Vale resident named Craig. In the end, her dealings with Craig and her history in nineteenth century Europe will come together in the most unexpected and horrifying way.Part The Haunting of Hill House, part The Count of Monte Cristo, and 100% about a faceless old woman who secretly lives in your home.

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Mary and The Wrongs of Woman - Wollstonecraft Mary

''I have lately written...a tale, to illustrate an opinion of mine, that a genius will educate itself.''Mary Wollstonecraft is best known for her pioneering views on the rights of women to share equal rights and opportunities with men. Expressed most forcefully in her Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792), her forthright opinions also inform her two innovative novels, Mary and The Wrongs of Woman, a fictional sequel to the Vindication. In both novels the heroines have to rely on their own resources to establish their independence and intellectual development. Mary learns to take control of her destiny and become a social philanthropist, while Maria, in The Wrongs of Woman, fights imprisonment and a loveless marriage to claim her rights.Strongly autobiographical, both novels powerfully complement Wollstonecraft''s non-fictional writing, inspired by the French Revolution and the social upheavals that followed. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dream of the Red Chamber - Cao Xueqin

"One of the great novels of world literature…to the Chinese as Proust is to the French or Karamazov to the Russians." —Anthony West, literary criticDream of the Red Chamber (also known as The Story of the Stone) is renowned for its epic scope, rich psychological characterizations and telling observations on family life and the role of women in Chinese society. One of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature, along with Journey to the West, The Water Margin, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms; Dream of the Red Chamber is widely regarded as the greatest Chinese classical novel, and one of the greatest works of world literature ever written. The "red chamber" refers to a sheltered area in wealthy households where daughters were confined until married—a veritable prison where dreams of true love wither. This sweeping tale tells of the rise and fall of rival branches of the wealthy Jia family, who live in lavish adjacent compounds surrounded by a lush, private garden. The story opens with the birth of Jia Baoyu, heir apparent and darling of the women in the Jia household. A free-thinker and idealist, Baoyu soon rebels against his stern father, who refuses to allow his ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Red Hollow - Natalie Marlow

''Marlow has a poetic eye . . . But it''s her mix of detective story and Gothic ghosts, ancient folk legends and lingering wartime trauma, that lift the book'' Financial Times, Best new thrillersWarwickshire, 1934Deep in a hamlet in the Warwickshire countryside, Red Hollow Hall is a male-only sanatorium run by the charismatic psychiatrist Dr Moon. However, all is not well, and Dr Moon''s patients are leaving Red Hollow in droves.Recent disturbances, which originally appeared to be pranks, have descended into something more sinister, and now the men believe they have a malevolent visitor - the mermaid of Red Hollow. The ghost of a murdered girl, they are convinced the mermaid wreaks bloody revenge on unsuspecting men each time the hamlet floods.When private enquiry agent, William Garrett, and freshly minted detective, Phyll Hall, are called in to uncover the identity of the intruder, they become trapped in a world of madness, the occult, and grisly murder. A world where William must use all his strength to differentiate between the real-life monster haunting Red Hollow Hall and the monsters of the mind. The Red Hollow is the follow-up to Natalie Marlow''s critically acclaimed debut, Needless Alley.''As full of atmosphere as the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Red Sea Rules - Robert J. Morgan

Bestselling author Robert Morgan offers ten strategies for dealing with hard times and discouragements in order to move from fear to faith—a divine protocol for handling life. Red Sea Rules has been updated with new study questions.Life is hard, especially for Christians. It is certain that we will face difficulties and that God will allow them. But just as certain is the fact that the same God who led us in will lead us out. As The Red Sea Rules makes comfortingly clear, He is in control.Using the Israelites'' story in Exodus 14 as an example, Robert Morgan offers ten sound strategies for moving from fear to faith. Just as Moses and the Israelites became trapped between Pharaoh''s rushing armies and the uncrossable Red Sea, so are we sometimes overwhelmed by life''s problems.In The Red Sea Rules, readers will learn strategies to:Realize that God means for you to be where you areAcknowledge your enemy, but keep your eyes on the LordStay calm and confident, and give God time to workView your current crisis as a faith builder for the futureThe Red Sea Rules reveals that even in the midst of seemingly impossible situations, God promises to make a way for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Word for Woman is Wilderness - Abi Andrews

Erin is 19. She''s never really left England, but she has watched Bear Grylls and wonders why it''s always men who get to go on all the cool wilderness adventures. So Erin sets off on a voyage into the Alaskan wilderness, a one-woman challenge to the archetype of the rugged male explorer.As Erin''s journey takes her through the Arctic Circle, across the entire breadth of the American continent and finally to a lonely cabin in the wilds of Denali, she explores subjects as diverse as the moon landings, the Gaia hypothesis, loneliness, nuclear war, shamanism and the pill.Filled with a sense of wonder for the natural world and a fierce love for preserving it, The Word for Woman is Wilderness is a funny, frank and tender account of a young woman in uncharted territory.

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The Red Cross Girl

“The Red Cross Girl” by Richard Harding is a poignant novel set against the backdrop of World War I, focusing on the courageous and heroic efforts of a young female protagonist involved with the Red Cross. The story centers on her role in providing medical aid and humanitarian support during the war. The novel highlights the challenges and sacrifices faced by the protagonist as she dedicates herself to helping soldiers and civilians affected by the conflict. Her bravery and commitment to the Red Cross exemplify the themes of heroism and selflessness, showcasing the critical role of medical aid and support in wartime.As the narrative unfolds, elements of romance are interwoven with the protagonist's humanitarian work, adding depth to her character and further exploring the personal and emotional aspects of her experiences. The story reflects on the impact of war on both individuals and society, while celebrating the resilience and compassion of those who serve on the front lines of aid and relief.Overall, “The Red Cross Girl” is a powerful tale of courage and sacrifice, highlighting the vital contributions of those who work tirelessly to provide care and support in the midst of global conflict.

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The Red Knight - Cameron Miles

Forget George and the Dragon. Forget Sir Lancelot and tales of Knightly exploits. This is a mercenary knight as you''ve never seen one before.Twenty eight florins a month is a huge price to pay, for a man to stand between you and the Wild.Twenty eight florins a month is nowhere near enough when a wyvern''s jaws snap shut on your helmet in the hot stink of battle, and the beast starts to rip the head from your shoulders. But if standing and fighting is hard, leading a company of men - or worse, a company of mercenaries - against the smart, deadly creatures of the Wild is even harder.It takes all the advantages of birth, training, and the luck of the devil to do it.The Red Knight has all three, he has youth on his side, and he''s determined to turn a profit. So when he hires his company out to protect an Abbess and her nunnery it''s just another job. The abbey is rich, the nuns are pretty and the monster preying on them is nothing he can''t deal with.Only it''s not just a job. It''s going to be a war ...Even after a decade, readers are being hooked ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Funko POP! The Flash - Wonder Woman (889698655934)

Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, motiv The Flash, výška 9 cm, materiál vinyl, nepohyblivá Funko POP! jsou čím dál populárnější malé vinylové figurky s ikonickým roztomilým vzhledem, který je charakterizován velkou hlavou a malým tělem postavičky. Poprvé byly představeny v roce 2010, kombinují tradiční výrobu sošek s moderními prvky a barvami a jsou uznávané i jako sběratelské předměty. Každý si v dnes už tisících figurek najde tu svoji, vyráběny jsou v mnoha různých tématech, jako jsou filmy, televizní seriály, hry, komiksy a další pop-kulturní ikony. I tato figurka, Funko POP! The Flash - Wonder Woman, o výšce 9 cm se stane skvělým kouskem do vaší sbírky, či veselou hračkou pro vaše dítko. Zásadní vlastnosti figurky Funko POP! The Flash - Wonder Woman Figurka Funko potěší každého sběratele Figurka ze série The Flash potěší kvalitním zpracováním Použitým materiálem je vinyl Funko POP! The Flash - Wonder Woman představuje dekorativní sošku V balení...

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The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles Book 1) - Rick Riordan

The Red Pyramid: the first book in Rick Riordan''s The Kane Chronicles.Percy Jackson fought Greek Gods. Now the Gods of Egypt are waking in the modern world...''I GUESS IT STARTED THE NIGHT OUR DAD BLEW UP THE BRITISH MUSEUM . . .''CARTER AND SADIE KANE''S dad is a brilliant Egyptologist with a secret plan that goes horribly wrong. An explosion shatters the ancient Rosetta stone and unleashes Set, the evil god of chaos . . .Set imprisons Dr Kane in a golden coffin and Carter and Sadie must run for their lives. To save their dad, they embark on a terrifying quest from Cairo to Paris to the American South-west and discover the truth about their family''s connection to the House of Life: an Egyptian temple of magic that has existed for thousands of years.The pharaohs of ancient Egypt are far from dead and buried. And neither, unfortunately, are their gods . . .Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwidePraise for the Percy Jackson series:''Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical...This is most likely to succeed Rowling. Puffin is on to a winner'' - Amanda Craig, The Times''Puns, jokes and subtle wit, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Red Brigades - John Foot

''A compelling and sobering read'' JOHN DICKIE, author of Mafia Republic''Deeply researched and powerfully written'' ROSS KING, author of Brunelleschi''s DomeThe explosive story of the terrorist group who brought Italy to a standstill in the 1970s.In March 1978, the Red Brigades kidnapped former Italian prime minister Aldo Moro, murdering his bodyguards. For nearly two months, they held him hostage while a shocked world looked on, before eventually killing him and dumping his body in the middle of Rome.But who were this terrorist group? What did they want? And how did they continue to operate for almost twenty years, terrifying a nation from 1970 to 1988? In John Foot’s remarkable new book, we learn how they became the most formidable left-wing terrorist organisation in post-war Western Europe. Drawing their support from the student protest movements of the 1960s, activists and workers radicalised by the ‘hot autumn’ of 1969, the Red Brigades were inspired by terrorist groups from across the world, especially in Latin America. They recognised no rules and authority other than their own, and launched a campaign of murder, kidnap, kneecapping and intimidation that paralysed Italy’s justice system and reshaped the political landscape. For a time, they were admired as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Fat Black Woman's Poems - Grace Nichols

A stunning collection of poems from Grace Nichols, winner of the Queen''s Gold Medal for Poetry 2021Beautyis a fat black woman walking the fields pressing a breezed hibiscus to her cheekwhile the sun lights up her feetNichols gives us images that stare us straight in the eye, images of joy, challenge, accusation. Her ''fat black woman'' is brash; rejoices in herself; poses awkward questions to politicians, rulers, suitors, to a white world that still turns its back. Grace Nichols writes in a language that is wonderfully vivid yet economical of the pleasures and sadnesses of memory, of loving, of ''the power to be what I am, a woman, charting my own futures''.''Unquestionably one of our most important living poets'' i-D magazine ''Not only rich music, an easy lyricism, but also grit, and earthy honesty, a willingness to be vulnerable and clean'' Gwendolyn Brooks ''Beneath the folk rhythms and the lyrical simplicities, Nichols''s poems preach disquiet'' Observer ''Grace Nichols has wit, acidity, tenderness, any number of gifts at her disposal'' Jeanette Winterson

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Potteries Motor Traction: The Red and Yellow Years - Cliff Beeton

For many people the halcyon days of Potteries Motor Traction was the decade between the management buyout of the company from the National Bus Company in 1986 until the merger of Badgerline and GRT to form First Bus in 1997. The adoption of the bright red-and-yellow livery with a zipper stripe ushered in the new era. Gone were the drab days of the National Bus Company and its poppy-red livery and restrictive practices. Deregulation in October 1986 would unleash new freedoms that would see PMT open depots and outstations at Crewe, Wolverhampton, Moreton, Stockport and Leeds, well outside their traditional operating area, to service recently won tendered services on behalf of other councils. These would be branded Red Rider. The purchase of the Crosville depots at Chester, Birkenhead and Ellesmere Port would take their red-and-yellow buses all over the Wirral and into Liverpool, and the purchase of Pennine Blue would establish operations around Tameside in Manchester.Cliff Beeton presents a vibrant selection of images that tells the fascinating story of Potteries Motor Traction in its heyday.

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The Red Mother: Complete Collection - Jeremy Haun

20 For 20! Celebrate 20 years of BOOM! Studios with this critically acclaimed horror masterpiece, collected in its entirety for the very first time. The last thing Daisy saw was her boyfriend disappearing into the darkness. The first thing Daisy saw with her new prosthetic eye was red. And she''s seeing more and more... As Daisy''s new eye shows her more of the red-hued world people and things that aren''t otherwise there she gets dragged into a mystery far bigger than she ever imagined. What can she do in the face of the Red Mother? A haunting series from Jeremy Haun (Haunthology, The Beauty) and Danny Luckert (Regression, Shock Shop) about the unseen horrors that surround us! Collects The Red Mother #1-12.

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The Red Badge of Courage - Stephen Crane

A powerful graphic novel adaptation of the classic and genre-defining war novel The Red Badge of Courage, which has been continuously in print since 1894, available simultaneously in hardcover and paperback Steve Cuzor's stark yet detailed artwork perfectly capture the realistic prose of the original novel, presenting a lushly illustrated, unflinching depiction of war through the eyes of a young, inexperienced soldier. By illustrating the story, Cuzor pulls readers into the midst of the action, making Henry Fleming’s experience feel all the more visceral. Literary aficionados and students alike will find another layer of this classic story to appreciate in this new adaptation of Crane’s magnum opus. Written by Stephen Crane when he was just 24, The Red Badge of Courage is a Civil War story that captured the imaginations of readers worldwide and made its author an overnight literary icon. A groundbreaking and realistic examination of the psychological effects of war, the novel draws from firsthand accounts and research. Crane’s depiction of his main character, Henry Fleming, and his internal monologue, ring so true that many readers mistook Crane for a veteran himself. The realistic prose and visceral descriptions of battle that Crane used marked the first shift away ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Red Roses - Jessica Hayden

Go behind the scenes with England''s Red Roses for the first time.In January 2019, England’s Red Roses became the first fully professional women’s rugby team in the world – their abiding mission being to win back the Rugby World Cup. After their narrow defeat against New Zealand in 2017, the formidable squad developed a hugely successful game plan that earned them the longest winning streak in rugby union history.Acclaimed sports journalist Jessica Hayden, who has had unprecedented access to the Red Roses during the writing of this book, goes behind the scenes to follow their challenges, heartbreaks and triumphs. Featuring interviews with all the major players, including Marlie Packer, Jess Breach, Emily Scarratt and many more, this is a truly inspirational story.The Red Roses will host the Rugby World Cup in 2025. The stakes have never been higher for one of the most dedicated teams in the history of rugby.

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The Red Badge of Courage - Stephen Crane

A powerful graphic novel adaptation of the classic and genre-defining war novel The Red Badge of Courage, which has been continuously in print since 1894, available simultaneously in hardcover and paperback Steve Cuzor's stark yet detailed artwork perfectly capture the realistic prose of the original novel, presenting a lushly illustrated, unflinching depiction of war through the eyes of a young, inexperienced soldier. By illustrating the story, Cuzor pulls readers into the midst of the action, making Henry Fleming’s experience feel all the more visceral. Literary aficionados and students alike will find another layer of this classic story to appreciate in this new adaptation of Crane’s magnum opus. Written by Stephen Crane when he was just 24, The Red Badge of Courage is a Civil War story that captured the imaginations of readers worldwide and made its author an overnight literary icon. A groundbreaking and realistic examination of the psychological effects of war, the novel draws from firsthand accounts and research. Crane’s depiction of his main character, Henry Fleming, and his internal monologue, ring so true that many readers mistook Crane for a veteran himself. The realistic prose and visceral descriptions of battle that Crane used marked the first shift away ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Starbaits Dip/Glug Probiotic The Red One 250ml (3297830363628)

Dip v tekuté podobě, příchuť: nespecifikováno, hmotnost balení 250 g, zatraktivňuje nástrahy na ryby Hledáte pro své rybářské výpravy kvalitní boilie v dipu, které zvýrazní pachovou a chuťovou stopu nástrahy? Pokud ano, tak právě pro vás je zde Starbaits Dip/Glug Probiotic The Red One. Tento pomocník při lovu je díky kombinaci různých druhů koření a vysoce atraktivního Robin Redu úspěšný i ve studené vodě. Použité suroviny na výrobu Starbaits Dip/Glug Probiotic The Red One se časem uvolňují do vody, takže se nemusíte bát, že se atraktivita bude ztrácet. Velkou výhodou tohoto nástroje je také to, že nerozpouští PVA! Klíčové vlastnosti Boilie v dipu Starbaits Probiotic The Red OneVychází ze složení boilie Probiotic The Red OneKombinace různých druhů koření a Robin ReduČistě přírodní složeníNerozpouští PVA

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The Red Thread of Fate. A Color-in Love Story - Yasuko Fujioka

In the Orient there is a belief that the gods, using an invisible red thread, connect every person with their destined other. In Japanese legend, this thread is thought to be tied around the little finger of everyone on earth. According to this myth, the thread can travel everywhere, regardless of time, place and circumstances, until finding its other end. It is also said that this magical thread may be twisted or tangled but never broken. On each page, the invisible thread is hidden, weaving through nature, culture and the myths of traditional and contemporary Japanese life. Find and transform this invisible thread into the magical red one, while coloring the rest of the world it passes through using your imagination, and follow the red thread to find its destiny.

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Asombroso by Osmany Laffita The Noble for Woman parfémovaná voda pro ženy 100 ml

Asombroso by Osmany Laffita The Noble for Woman, 100 ml, Parfémované vody pro ženy, Staňte se bohyní s Asombroso Zatančete si v melodii smyslnosti, která vás bude provázet každým krokem. Parfémovaná voda pro ženy Asombroso by Osmany Laffita The Noble for Woman se stane vaším magickým amuletem, který vám pomůže objevit svou vlastní sílu a krásu. svěží květinová vůně s tóny ovoce parfémovaná voda z dílny Osmanyho Laffity pro každodenní inspiraci Složení vůně: V úvodu vůně vás přivítají sladké švestky, lahodné broskve a hravé fialky, které okamžitě okouzlí vaše smysly. Poté se rozvinou srdcové tóny s omamnými růžemi, exotickými orchidejemi a dokonalou magnolií, které dodají vůni hloubku a eleganci. Základ vůně pak uzavírá afrodiziakální mošus, přitažlivá vanilka a hřejivé santalové dřevo, které dodají vůni zemitost a vyváženost. Příběh vůně: Asombroso The Noble for Woman není jen vůně, je to skutečná inspirace a symbol ženské síly. Vytvořena s pečlivostí a vášní, tato parfémovaná voda se stane vaším věrným společníkem na cestě k objevení sebe sama a k rozkvětu v celé vaší kráse.

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Asombroso by Osmany Laffita The Noble for Woman parfémovaná voda pro ženy 50 ml

Asombroso by Osmany Laffita The Noble for Woman, 50 ml, Parfémované vody pro ženy, Staňte se bohyní s Asombroso Zatančete si v melodii smyslnosti, která vás bude provázet každým krokem. Parfémovaná voda pro ženy Asombroso by Osmany Laffita The Noble for Woman se stane vaším magickým amuletem, který vám pomůže objevit svou vlastní sílu a krásu. svěží květinová vůně s tóny ovoce parfémovaná voda z dílny Osmanyho Laffity pro každodenní inspiraci Složení vůně: V úvodu vůně vás přivítají sladké švestky, lahodné broskve a hravé fialky, které okamžitě okouzlí vaše smysly. Poté se rozvinou srdcové tóny s omamnými růžemi, exotickými orchidejemi a dokonalou magnolií, které dodají vůni hloubku a eleganci. Základ vůně pak uzavírá afrodiziakální mošus, přitažlivá vanilka a hřejivé santalové dřevo, které dodají vůni zemitost a vyváženost. Příběh vůně: Asombroso The Noble for Woman není jen vůně, je to skutečná inspirace a symbol ženské síly. Vytvořena s pečlivostí a vášní, tato parfémovaná voda se stane vaším věrným společníkem na cestě k objevení sebe sama a k rozkvětu v celé vaší kráse.

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The Unicorn Woman - Gayl Jones

''A literary giant'' TAYARI JONESA richly imaginative and moving new novel from the Pulitzer finalist and acclaimed author of CorregidoraA cook and tractor repairman, Buddy was known as Budweiser to his army pals because he''s a wise guy. But underneath that surface, he''s a man on a quest: looking for religion, looking for meaning, looking for love.Returning from the Second World War not to a hero''s welcome, but to the discrimination of the Jim Crow laws, Buddy stumbles across the Unicorn Woman, a carnival sideshow with a horn growing from her forehead, whose strange beauty he can''t forget.As he drifts across the South, from Kentucky to Memphis, Buddy encounters a dazzling array of almost mythic characters: circus barkers, topiary trimmers, landladies who provide shelter and plenty of advice for their all-Black clientele, proto feminists and bigots - dreaming all the while of the unforgettable Unicorn Woman herself.With her inimitable eye for beauty, tragedy and humour, Jones offers a rich, intriguing exploration of the Black imagination in a time of frustration and hope.''Her truth-telling, filled with beauty, tragedy, humour, and incisiveness, is unmatched'' IMANI PERRY''Gayl Jones is enjoying a dazzling late-career renaissance'' SUZI FEAY, TLS''Intricate, mesmerising and endlessly inventive'' DEESHA PHILYAW

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The Worst Woman in London - Julia Bennet

A Bridgerton-inspired humorous Victorian romance featuring a defiant heroine who fights to escape a bad marriage, while her love for a forbidden man jeopardizes her chance at freedom. “Romantic, feminist, and shimmers with intelligence. Let's hope Ms. Bennet keeps writing—we need more historical romance just like this!” —All About Romance James Standish knows how to play society’s game. He’ll follow the rules—marry a virginal debutante and inherit a massive fortune. At least, that’s the plan until he meets Francesca Thorne. She’s not the sort of woman a respectable gentleman like James could ever marry—not least because, strictly speaking, she’s married already to James's friend Edward. Francesca is determined to flout convention and divorce her philandering husband. When James sweet-talks his way into her life—tasked with convincing Francesca to abandon her dream of freedom—she’s unprepared for the passion that flares between them. Torn apart by conflicting desires, James and Francesca must choose whether to keep chasing the lives they’ve always wanted or to take a chance on a new and forbidden love.“The Worst Woman in London is the kind of historical novel I’ve been dying to read.”—The New York Times

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The Red Pony - John Steinbeck

Masterful linked short stories by Nobel prizewinner John Steinbeck, author of The Grapes of Wrath. The Red Pony is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. Young Jody Tiflin lives on his father''s California ranch. He is thrilled when his father gives him a red pony, and later promises him the colt of a bay mare. Both these gifts bring joy to Jodi''s life - but tragedy soon follows. As Jodi begins to learn the harsh lessons of life and death, he starts to understand what growing-up and becoming an adult really means. The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man''s Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah - Richard C. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Red Tent - Diamant Anita

‘Intensely moving . . . feminist . . . a riveting tale of love’ – ObserverAnita Diamant’s The Red Tent is an extraordinary and engrossing tale of ancient womanhood and family honour.Her name is Dinah. In the Bible, her fate is merely hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the verses of the Book of Genesis that recount the life of Jacob and his infamous dozen sons.Told in Dinah’s voice, The Red Tent opens with the story of her mothers – the four wives of Jacob – each of whom embodies unique feminine traits. Then follows Dinah’s own startling and unforgettable story of betrayal, grief and love.Deeply affecting and intimate, The Red Tent is a feminist classic which combines outstandingly rich storytelling with an original insight into women’s society in a fascinating period of early history. Such is its warmth and candour, it is guaranteed to win the hearts and minds of women across the world.

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