Kde se rozmanitost setkává s hodnotou - Katalo.cz

The Romantic - William Boyd

Set in the 19th century, the novel follows the roller-coaster fortunes of a man as he tries to negotiate the random stages, adventures and vicissitudes of his life. He is variously a soldier, a lover, a husband, a father, a friend of famous poets, a writer, a bankrupt, a jailbird, a farmer, an African explorer - and many other manifestations - before, finally, he becomes a minor diplomat, a consul based in Trieste (then in Austria-Hungary) where he thinks he will see out the end of his days in well-deserve

Podívejte se také Shatner William: The Blues - LP (CLOLP1943)

cena 357.0 Kč
Detail

The Romantic - William Boyd

Soldier. Farmer. Felon. Writer. Father. Lover.One man, many lives.Born in 1799, Cashel Greville Ross experiences myriad lives: joyous and devastating, years of luck and unexpected loss. Moving from County Cork to London, from Waterloo to Zanzibar, Cashel seeks his fortune across continents in war and in peace. He faces a terrible moral choice in a village in Sri Lanka as part of the East Indian Army. He enters the world of the Romantic Poets in Pisa. In Ravenna he meets a woman who will live in his heart for the rest of his days. As he travels the world as a soldier, a farmer, a felon, a writer, a father, a lover, he experiences all the vicissitudes of life and, through the accelerating turbulence of the nineteenth century, he discovers who he truly is. This is the romance of life itself, and the beating heart of The Romantic.From one of Britain''s best-loved and bestselling writers comes an intimate yet panoramic novel set across the nineteenth century.''Picaresque, big-hearted and moving, this is Boyd at the top of his game'' Guardian''There are few reading pleasures as great as giving in to a William Boyd novel'' Sunday Times''One of our best contemporary storytellers'' Spectator''Simply the best realistic storyteller of his generation'' Sebastian Faulks

Podívejte se také The Secret of William Storitz / Tajemství Viléma Storitze (999-00-033-0659-3)

cena 295.0 Kč
Detail

Trio - William Boyd

A producer. A novelist. An actress. It is summer in 1968, the year of the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy. There are riots in Paris and the Vietnam War is out of control. While the world is reeling our three characters are involved in making a Swingin' Sixties movie in sunny Brighton. All are leading secret lives. Elfrida is drowning her writer's block in vodka; Talbot, coping with the daily dysfunction of making a film, is hiding something in a secret apartment; and the glamorous Anny is wondering why the CIA is suddenly so interested in her. But the show must go on and, as it does, the trio's private worlds begin to take over their public ones. Pressures build inexorably - someone's going to crack. Or maybe they all will. From one of Britain's best loved writers comes an exhilarating, tender novel that asks the vital questions: what makes life worth living? And what do you do if you find it isn't?

Podívejte se také Princ William - maska celebrit (5060229970602)

cena 269.0 Kč
Detail

Gabriel's Moon - William Boyd

In his most exhilarating novel yet, William Boyd transports you to the vibrant streets of sixties London, as an accidental spy is drawn into the shadows of espionage and obsession . . . ‘William Boyd once again brings to the spy novel his particular storytelling genius. The result is brilliant fun’ MICK HERRON‘Wonderfully ambiguous with notions of twisted reality and uncertain memory’ ANN CLEEVES‘A wonderfully intricate novel of espionage and elegant skulduggery’ JOHN BANVILLE------An accidental spy. A web of betrayals. A mystery that will take you around the world . . . Gabriel Dax is a young man haunted by the memories of a tragedy: every night, when sleep finally comes, he dreams about his childhood home in flames. His days are spent on the move as an acclaimed travel writer, capturing changing landscapes in the grip of the Cold War. When he’s offered the chance to interview a political figure, his ambition leads him unwittingly into the shadows of espionage. As Gabriel’s reluctant initiation takes hold, he is drawn deeper into duplicity. Falling under the spell of Faith Green, an enigmatic and ruthless MI6 handler, he becomes ‘her spy’, unable to resist her demands. But amid the peril, paranoia and passion consuming Gabriel’s new covert life, it will be the revelations closer to home that change the rest of his story . . . ------In his most exhilarating novel yet, William Boyd transports you from the vibrant streets of sixties London to the sun-soaked cobbles of Cadiz and the frosty squares of Warsaw in this thrilling adventure. ‘Engaging, intelligent and deeply satisfying. I rate him one of our greatest living novelists’ PETER JAMES‘I enjoyed it hugely. Boyd is one of my favourite authors – he never disappoints’ KATE ATKINSON‘Beautifully crafted and pleasingly unpredictable, the work of a man who knows what he is doing and makes it look effortless’ JAMES RUNCIE‘Simply the best realistic storyteller of his generation’ SEBASTIAN FAULKS‘There are few reading pleasures as great as giving in to a William Boyd novel’ SUNDAY TIMES‘For page-turning glamour, you can bank on a William Boyd novel to hit the spot’ GUARDIAN‘A gripping, must-read spy thriller. Boyd pulls out all the stops here for a gripping and galloping tale of murky espionage’ iWilliam Boyd, The Bookseller bestseller, April 2023

Objev podobné jako Gabriel's Moon - William Boyd

cena 591.0 Kč
Detail

Love Is Blind - William Boyd

'Boyd on form is the ultimate in immersive fiction, and Love is Blind is Boyd at the top of his game . . . magnificent' Sunday Times This is William Boyd's sweeping, heart-stopping new novel. Set at the end of the 19th century, it follows the fortunes of Brodie Moncur, a young Scottish musician, about to embark on the story of his life. When Brodie is offered a job in Paris, he seizes the chance to flee Edinburgh and his tyrannical clergyman father, and begin a wildly different new chapter in his life. In Paris, a fateful encounter with a famous pianist irrevocably changes his future - and sparks an obsessive love affair with a beautiful Russian soprano, Lika Blum. Moving from Paris to St Petersburg to Edinburgh and back again, Brodie's love for Lika and its dangerous consequences pursue him around Europe and beyond, during an era of overwhelming change as the nineteenth century becomes the twentieth. Love is Blind is a tale of dizzying passion and brutal revenge; of artistic endeavour and the illusions it creates; of all the possibilities that life can offer, and how cruelly they can be snatched away. At once an intimate portrait of one man's life and an expansive exploration of the beginning of the twentieth century, Love is Blind is a masterly new novel from one of Britain's best loved storytellers. 'Boyd is back on a form few of his contemporaries can match. This fine, touching and clever book is the best thing he's written since [Any Human Heart] and deserves similar adulation' Guardian

Objev podobné jako Love Is Blind - William Boyd

cena 357.0 Kč
Detail

Any Human Heart - William Boyd

DISCOVER THE BOOKER PRIZE LONGLISTED NOVEL ABOUT ONE HEART''S LOVES AND LOSSES FROM ICONIC STORYTELLER WILLIAM BOYD''Superb, wonderful, enjoyable'' Guardian''Full of delights'' The Times_____________________________Every life is both ordinary and extraordinary, and Logan Mountstuart''s - stretching across the twentieth century - is a rich tapestry of both. As a writer who finds inspiration with Hemingway in Paris and Virginia Woolf in London, as a spy recruited by Ian Fleming and betrayed in the war, and as an art-dealer in ''60s New York, Logan mixes with the men and women who shape his times. But as a son, friend, lover and husband, he makes the same mistakes we all do in our search for happiness. Here, then, is the story of a life lived to the full - and a journey deep into a very human heart.''One of the things this book does so brilliantly, is it so authentically recreates historical characters'' Ben Miller, on BBC 2''s Between The Covers____________________________''Astonishing, touching, extremely funny. A brilliant evocation of a past era and an immensely readable story'' Sunday Telegraph''Superb, wonderful, enjoyable'' Guardian''Generous, witty, sneakily profound'' Evening StandardAny Human Heart was adapted for a Channel 4 drama starring Kim Cattrall, Gillian Anderson, Matthew Macfadyen and Jim Broadbent and is perfect for readers of Sebastian Faulks and Hilary Mantel.

Objev podobné jako Any Human Heart - William Boyd

cena 295.0 Kč
Detail

Any Human Heart - William Boyd

Any Human Heart is William''s Boyd''s classic, bestselling novel, now available as a Penguin Essential for the first time. Every life is both ordinary and extraordinary, but Logan Mountstuart''s - lived from the beginning to the end of the twentieth century - contains more than its fair share of both. As a writer who finds inspiration with Hemingway in Paris and Virginia Woolf in London, as a spy recruited by Ian Fleming and betrayed in the war and as an art-dealer in ''60s New York, Logan mixes with the movers and shakers of his times. But as a son, friend, lover and husband, he makes the same mistakes we all do in our search for happiness. Here, then, is the story of a life lived to the full - and a journey deep into a very human heart.Any Human Heart will be enjoyed by readers of Sebastian Faulks, Nick Hornby and Hilary Mantel, as well as lovers of the finest British and historical fiction around the world. It was recently adapted for a major Channel 4 four-part drama series scripted by William Boyd and starring Kim Cattrall, Gillian Anderson, Jim Broadbent and Tom Hollander. This edition features beautiful cover artwork from the television series.''Astonishing, touching, extremely funny. A brilliant evocation of a past era and an immensely readable story'' Sunday Telegraph''Superb, wonderful, enjoyable'' Guardian''A terrific journey through the twentieth century. Thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable'' Jeremy Paxman

Objev podobné jako Any Human Heart - William Boyd

cena 266.0 Kč
Detail

Love Is Blind (Defekt) - William Boyd

'Boyd on form is the ultimate in immersive fiction, and Love is Blind is Boyd at the top of his game . . . magnificent' Sunday Times This is William Boyd's sweeping, heart-stopping new novel. Set at the end of the 19th century, it follows the fortunes of Brodie Moncur, a young Scottish musician, about to embark on the story of his life. When Brodie is offered a job in Paris, he seizes the chance to flee Edinburgh and his tyrannical clergyman father, and begin a wildly different new chapter in his life. In Paris, a fateful encounter with a famous pianist irrevocably changes his future - and sparks an obsessive love affair with a beautiful Russian soprano, Lika Blum. Moving from Paris to St Petersburg to Edinburgh and back again, Brodie's love for Lika and its dangerous consequences pursue him around Europe and beyond, during an era of overwhelming change as the nineteenth century becomes the twentieth. Love is Blind is a tale of dizzying passion and brutal revenge; of artistic endeavour and the illusions it creates; of all the possibilities that life can offer, and how cruelly they can be snatched away. At once an intimate portrait of one man's life and an expansive exploration of the beginning of the twentieth century, Love is Blind is a masterly new novel from one of Britain's best loved storytellers. 'Boyd is back on a form few of his contemporaries can match. This fine, touching and clever book is the best thing he's written since [Any Human Heart] and deserves similar adulation' Guardian

Objev podobné jako Love Is Blind (Defekt) - William Boyd

cena 159.0 Kč
Detail

The Guest - Hilary Boyd

READ THE EMOTIONAL NEW NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THURSDAYS IN THE PARK AND THE ESCAPE Perfect for fans of Faith Hogan, Cathy Bramley and Liane MoriartyWill past secrets resurface over a long hot summer as Kitty Cox lets an old friend back into her home?---- Over a long hot summer, the secrets of the past bubble to the surface . . . After years caring for her ailing husband, Kitty Cox is finding it hard adjusting to a new life alone. So when old friend Vee reappears in the village in urgent need of a place to stay, Kitty says yes. It’s the obvious solution to both their needs. Soon Vee, her new partner Raf and young son Bear have moved in for the summer. At first, Kitty relishes the company. Yet, despite their renewed friendship, she feels Vee is keeping something from her.In the heat, tensions build and secrets simmer. It’s clear that Vee isn’t the woman Kitty once knew . . .But who has she let into her home? And might this act of charity turn out to be the biggest mistake of her life? ----Praise for Thursdays in The Park ''[A] tender and intriguing love story’ Daily Mail''A warm and well-written case for love affairs in later life'' Daily Telegraph

Objev podobné jako The Guest - Hilary Boyd

cena 295.0 Kč
Detail

Through the Wheat - Thomas Alexander Boyd - e-kniha

eBook: ‘Through the Wheat’ (1923) is a novel by the American journalist, scriptwriter, and novelist Thomas Alexander Boyd (1898–1935). Influenced by his own experiences on the battlefields of France in the First World War, this story follows William Hicks, a rifleman in the U.S. Marine Corps, through his first experience of combat. After enlisting, William Hicks is eager to see combat but as friends die and the reality of war hits home, he must find the strength to survive. Culminating at the Battle of Belleau Wood, this harrowing, evocative tale of the horrors of war is an action-packed, gripping tale about bravery and the futility of war, perfect for lovers of war fiction. Thomas Alexander Boyd (1898–1935) was an American journalist, scriptwriter, and novelist. A member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Boyd saw service during World War One and his harrowing experiences influenced many of his works. He is best known for the novels ´Through the Wheat´ (1923), ‘The Dark Cloud’ (1924), and a book of short stories, ‘Point of Honor’ (1925).

Objev podobné jako Through the Wheat - Thomas Alexander Boyd - e-kniha

cena 249.0 Kč
Detail

The Romantic Manifesto (Defekt) - Ayn Randová

In this beautifully written and brilliantly reasoned book, Ayn Rand throws a new light on the nature of art and its purpose in human life. Once again Miss Rand eloquently demonstrates her bold originality and her refusal to let popular catchwords and conventional ideas stand between her and the truth as she has discovered it. The Romantic Manifesto takes its place beside The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged as one of the most important achievements of our time.

Objev podobné jako The Romantic Manifesto (Defekt) - Ayn Randová

cena 119.0 Kč
Detail

A Village in the Third Reich - Angelika Patel, Julia Boyd

A stunningly evocative portrait of Hitler’s Germany through the people of a single village.

Objev podobné jako A Village in the Third Reich - Angelika Patel, Julia Boyd

cena 325.0 Kč
Detail

The Sonnets - William Shakespeare

The Sonnets of William Shakespeare, a cycle of 154 linked poems, were first published in 1609. Filled with ideas about love, beauty and mortality, the sonnets are written in the same beautiful and innovative language that we have come to know from Shakespeare's plays. The first 126 sonnets are addressed to a young man known as the 'Fair Youth', while others are directed at a 'Rival Poet', and a 'Dark Lady'. This Macmillan Collector's Library edition contains all of the poems, which explore many of Shakespeare's most common themes: jealousy, betrayal, melancholy. They ache with unfulfilled longing, and, for many, they are the most complete and moving meditations on love ever written.With an afterword by Peter Harness.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

Objev podobné jako The Sonnets - William Shakespeare

cena 268.0 Kč
Detail

The Tempest - William Shakespeare

The Tempest is Shakespeare's masterpiece of magical effects, redemptive romance, poetry and politics. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.This edition features illustrations by renowned artist Sir John Gilbert and an introduction by actor, writer and director Simon Callow. Prospero has long been exiled from Italy and banished to a remote island with his daughter Miranda. He uses his magical powers to conjure up a fearsome storm, and his enemies, including his treacherous broth Antonio, are shipwrecked.There follows a play filled with murderous plots, drunken confusion, love and redemption. And along the way, the reader discovers an unmistakable message that this is Shakespeare's own farewell to the stage.

Objev podobné jako The Tempest - William Shakespeare

cena 268.0 Kč
Detail

The Tempest - William Shakespeare

The Wordsworth Classics' Shakespeare's Series presents a newly-edited sequence of William Shakespeare's works. The textual editing takes account of recent scholarship while giving the material a careful reappraisal. The Tempest is the most lyrical, profound and fascinating of Shakespeare's late comedies. Prospero, long exiled from Italy with his daughter Miranda, seeks to use his magical powers to defeat his former enemies. Eventually, having proved merciful, he divests himself of that magic, his `art', and prepares to return to the mainland. The Tempest has often been regarded as Shakespeare's `farewell to the stage' before his retirement. In the past, critics emphasised the romantically beautiful features of The Tempest, seeing it as an imaginative fantasia. In recent decades, however, The Tempest has also been treated as a potently political drama which offers controversial insights into colonialism and racism. Frequently staged and diversely filmed, the play has influenced numerous poets and novelists.

Objev podobné jako The Tempest - William Shakespeare

cena 118.0 Kč
Detail

The Tempest - William Shakespeare

The Tempest is one of Shakespeare''s most popular plays, both in the classroom and in the theatre, and this revision brings the Arden 3 edition right up-to-date. A completely new section of the introduction discusses new thinking about Shakespeare''s sources for the play and examines his treatment of colonial themes, as well as covering key productions since this edition was first published in 1999. Most importantly it looks at Julie Taymor''s ground-breaking 2010 film starring Helen Mirren as "Prospera." Alden and Virginia Vaughan''s edition of The Tempest is much valued for its authority and originality and their revision brings it up-to-date, making it even more relevant and useful to students and theatre practitioners.

Objev podobné jako The Tempest - William Shakespeare

cena 266.0 Kč
Detail

The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare

The Taming of the Shrew is one of the most famous and controversial of Shakespeare's comedies.

Objev podobné jako The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare

cena 89.0 Kč
Detail

The Sound and the Fury - William Faulkner

A complex, intense American novel of family from the winner of the Nobel Prize for LiteratureWith an introduction by Richard HughesEver since the first furore was created on its publication in 1929, The Sound and the Fury has been considered one of the key novels of this century. Depicting the gradual disintegration of the Compson family through four fractured narratives, the novel explores intense, passionate family relationships where there is no love, only self-centredness. At its heart, this is a novel about lovelessness - 'only an idiot has no grief; only a fool would forget it.What else is there in this world sharp enough to stick to your guts?'

Objev podobné jako The Sound and the Fury - William Faulkner

cena 277.0 Kč
Detail

Sonety / The Sonnets - William Shakespeare

Dvojjazyčné vydání Shakespearových Sonetů s překladem Martina Hilského, který za něj získal cenu Josefa Jungmana za rok 1998. Svazek začíná Hilského studií, která má tři části: Text a kontext, Literární geneze, Čtení, interpretace, překlad. Následují anglický originál Sonetů a jejich český překlad, které jsou uspořádány na stránkách proti sobě a opatřeny poznámkami pod čarou. Anglické poznámky fungují jako malý shakespearovský slovníček, české poznámky upozorňují čtenáře na klíčové souvislosti. Svazek uzavírá Index of Sonnet First Lines, Rejstřík prvních veršů sonetů a soupis České překlady Shakespearových Sonetů.

Objev podobné jako Sonety / The Sonnets - William Shakespeare

cena 374.0 Kč
Detail

Sonety / The Sonets - William Shakespeare

Shakespearovy sonety jsou knihou o lásce ve všech podobách. Nezáleží příliš na tom, zda jde o lásku legitimní či nelegitimní, hetero-, homo- či bisexuální, tragickou či komickou, duchovní či fyzickou. Důležité je, co láska s člověkem udělá, jak ji prožívá. Jako v původním Shakespearově vydání svazek obsahuje vedle 154 sonetů i báseň Milenčin nářek.

Objev podobné jako Sonety / The Sonets - William Shakespeare

cena 238.0 Kč
Detail

The Human Comedy - William Saroyan

Homer Macauley wants to become the best telegram messenger in California. He works at night and goes to high school during the day. Homer is an ambitious teenager who dreams of doing great things. But his job brings him face-to-face with the harsh realities of life and death, as he struggles to understand the events around him. This is an unforgettable story of how hospitality, generosity and kindness can change a person’s life and make the world a better place. Dossiers:The USA – A country of immigrants; Communications

Objev podobné jako The Human Comedy - William Saroyan

cena 218.0 Kč
Detail

Bouře / The Tempest - William Shakespeare

Příběh o lásce a nenávisti, o mstě a odpuštění, vypráví o ztroskotancích, kteří se na pustém ostrově setkávají se zázraky a divy. Hra, spojující vrcholnou poezii s groteskní komikou smutných klaunů, ukazuje lidský život jako úchvatnou marnost. Anglicko-české zrcadlové vydání.

Objev podobné jako Bouře / The Tempest - William Shakespeare

cena 196.0 Kč
Detail

The Wild Swimmers - William Shaw

''Shaw''s novels combine a strong central character with an atmospheric setting and original plots'' Sunday TimesIf only Alexandra Cupidi had turned south instead of north, she would have found the dead woman.Instead it is her vulnerable daughter Zoë who stumbles across Mimi Greene''s lifeless body on the shoreline. A regular wild swimmer with a group of close friends, it''s out of character for Mimi to have been swimming alone, especially in bad weather. DS Cupidi starts to suspect this is more than just an accidental drowning.Meanwhile, her friend and colleague Jill Ferriter receives a mysterious letter from a man who claims to be her father. Stephen Dowles has been in prison for the last twenty years, convicted of two brutal and senseless murders.With Cupidi obsessed by the death of Mimi Greene, Ferriter must lean on Bill South to uncover the facts around Dowles'' conviction, revisiting old colleagues and criminals.The Wild Swimmers is an explosive return to the DS Alexandra Cupidi Series, where the shores of the south Kent coastline expose deadly secrets.

Objev podobné jako The Wild Swimmers - William Shaw

cena 591.0 Kč
Detail

The Tempest - William Shakespeare, Sparknotes

No Fear Shakespeare gives you the complete text of The Tempest on the left-hand page, side-by-side with an easy-to-understand translation on the right.

Objev podobné jako The Tempest - William Shakespeare, Sparknotes

cena 236.0 Kč
Detail

The Exorcist - William Peter Blatty

Father Damien Karras: 'Where is Regan?' Regan MacNeil: 'In here. With us.'The terror begins unobtrusively. Noises in the attic.In the child's room, an odd smell, the displacement of furniture, an icy chill. At first, easy explanations are offered. Then frightening changes begin to appear in eleven-year-old Regan.Medical tests fail to shed any light on her symptoms, but it is as if a different personality has invaded her body. Father Damien Karras, a Jesuit priest, is called in. Is it possible that a demonic presence has possessed the child? Exorcism seems to be the only answer...First published in 1971, The Exorcist became a literary phenomenon and inspired one of the most shocking films ever made. This edition, polished and expanded by the author, includes new dialogue, a new character and a chilling new extended scene, provides an unforgettable reading experience that has lost none of its power to shock and continues to thrill and terrify new readers.

Objev podobné jako The Exorcist - William Peter Blatty

cena 295.0 Kč
Detail

The Golden Road - William Dalrymple

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEARA revolutionary new history of the diffusion of Indian ideas, from the award-winning, bestselling author and co-host of the chart-topping Empire podcast‘Richly woven, highly readable ... Written with passion and verve’ Spectator‘Dazzling ... Not just a historical study but also a love letter’ Guardian‘An outstanding new account ... The most compelling retelling we have had for generations’ Financial TimesIndia is the forgotten heart of the ancient worldFor a millennium and a half, India was a confident exporter of its diverse civilisation, creating around it a vast empire of ideas. Indian art, religions, technology, astronomy, music, dance, literature, mathematics and mythology blazed a trail across the world, along a Golden Road that stretched from the Red Sea to the Pacific. William Dalrymple draws from a lifetime of scholarship to highlight India’s oft-forgotten position as the heart of ancient Eurasia. For the first time, he gives a name to this spread of Indian ideas that transformed the world. From the largest Hindu temple in the world at Angkor Wat to the Buddhism of China, from the trade that helped fund the Roman Empire to the creation of the numerals we use today (including zero), India transformed the culture and technology of its ancient world – and our world today as we know it. Praise for William Dalrymple and The Anarchy‘A superb historian with a visceral understanding of India’ The Times‘Magnificently readable, deeply researched and richly atmospheric’ Francis Wheen, Mail on Sunday

Objev podobné jako The Golden Road - William Dalrymple

cena 886.0 Kč
Detail

The Everyday Stoic - William Mulligan

Follow the founder of the Everyday Stoic and discover the practical wisdom of Stoicism and find contentment and happiness in your everyday life. Follow in the footsteps of the classical tradition of Stoicism and join a growing community of individuals seeking guidance on how to navigate the obstacles of contemporary life. From Marcus Aurelius to Seneca, the Stoics have a long and rich history.Today, William Mulligan, founder of The Everyday Stoic, transforms these principles into a practical guide for overcoming the challenges of modern life and cultivating an unshakeable sense of inner calm, so that you too can live like a stoic. Unpack the ancient wisdoms and teachings of Stoicism, such as: Confronting life's unpredictability, Nature ties us together, Thoughts create reality, Little is truly needed, All is equal, Written in a clear and accessible style, this book will reveal the universal truths of Stoicism empowering you to achieve strength and tranquillity no matter what modern life throws your way.

Objev podobné jako The Everyday Stoic - William Mulligan

cena 473.0 Kč
Detail

Various: Romantic Panipe - The Album - CD (7619943022715)

Hudební CD - Máte rádi panovu flétnu? tak je tento výběr určený právě vám. Máte rádi panovu flétnu? tak je tento výběr určený právě vám. Seznam stop CD 1 / Candle In The Wind / I Will Always Love You / Barcarole / Love Is All Around / Can You Feel The Love Tonight / The Hurting Love / How Deep Is Your Love / For Elise / Anyone Who Had A Heart / Endless Love / Concerto D'Amour / Wonderful Tonight / Woman In Love / Only For Love / Largo / Hello / Lonesome Sheep / The Nightingale / Yesterday / Don't Cry For Me Argentina / CD 2 / El Condor Paso / La Marcha / Quechua / Altiplano / Salar De Uyuni / Cordillera De Los Andes / El Canto Del Cuculi / Huaytapallana / Huayno De La Roca / Cono De Arita / Illampu / Rosita / Titicaca / Nevado Del Huila / La Muerta Del Inca / Hombre De Argentina / Charango Solo / El Chicano

Objev podobné jako Various: Romantic Panipe - The Album - CD (7619943022715)

cena 179.0 Kč
Detail

The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare - e-kniha

eBook: We all know what it's like to be in love, but when love is placed within the context of anxieties, desires and beliefs, will it survive?The sisters Bianca and Katherine might be as opposite as chalk and cheese, yet marriage finds its way into both their lives. Prompted by the notion of a love free of idealism, Petruchio is ready to marry Katherine with or without her will. Can she learn to love him? Or will marriage without love always be filled with terror and deception?Although believed to be written in the late 1500s, this classic romance is still very relevant today. Whether you will perceive Katherina and Petruchio's relationship as romantic and energetic or violent and oppressive, this play unmistakably offers us a perpetual take on the major theme: the battle of the sexes. But unlike most modern day romances emotional desires are put second in this play's exploration of love, marriage and courtship.If you saw and loved director Gil Junger's "10 Things I Hate About You", this is the best-seller behind the film.

Objev podobné jako The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare - e-kniha

cena 138.0 Kč
Detail

Interiors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century - William Norwich

The ultimate global celebration of residential design and decorating With 400 rooms organized by designer from A-Z, this much-lauded book goes beyond decorators, designers, and architects to highlight exquisite interiors designed by fashion designers, artists, style icons, and film stars, each of whom has made a unique contribution to the world of interior design. Ranging from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day, the book features everything from chateaux, town houses, and penthouses to desert ranches, beach houses, and tiny apartments in more than 25 countries. Featuring the ‘greats’ of interior design, such as Elsie de Wolfe, Billy Baldwin, and Colefax & Fowler, alongside contemporary stars such as Anouska Hempel, Kelly Hoppen, and Karim Rashid, Interiors is an elegant and beautiful object in its own right, now available with an exquisite and eye-popping pink velvet cover. This is the essential inspirational source book for design aficionados, anyone who is interested in beautiful rooms, and for everyone who cares about the spaces in which they live. Fashion designer’s homes featured include those of: Giorgio Armani, Gianni Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, and Calvin Klein Artists’ and art collectors’ homes include those of: Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Donald Judd, Georgia O’Keeffe, Cy Twombly, and Peggy Guggenheim Features stunning rooms designed or commissioned by: Jennifer Aniston, Meg Ryan, Anjelica Huston, Madonna, Gloria Vanderbilt, Nelson Rockefeller, and Jacqueline Kennedy

Objev podobné jako Interiors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century - William Norwich

cena 1781.0 Kč
Detail

Shatner William: The Blues - LP (CLOLP1943)

LP vinyl - Legenda William Shatner hvězda jeviště a plátna přenáší svůj dramatický interpretační talent do bluesového alba. Legenda William Shatner hvězda jeviště a plátna přenáší svůj dramatický interpretační talent do bluesového alba. Rok vydání : 2021 Seznam stop LP 1 Strana A / Sweet Home Chicago feat. Brad Paisley / I Can't Quit You Baby feat. Kirk Fletcher / Sunshine Of Your Love feat. Sonny Landreth / The Thrill Is Gone feat. Ritchie Blackmore / Mannish Boy feat. Ronnie Earl / Born Under A Bad Sign feat. Tyler Bryant / LP 1 Strana B / I Put A Spell On You feat. Pat Travers / Crossroads feat. James Burton / Smokestack Lightnin' feat. Jeff „Skunk” Baxter / As The Years Go Passing By feat. Arthur Adams / Let's Work Together feat. Harvey Mandel & Canned Heat / Route 66 feat. Steve Cropper / In Hell I'll Be In Good Company feat. Albert Lee

Objev podobné jako Shatner William: The Blues - LP (CLOLP1943)

cena 679.0 Kč
Detail

Lord of the Flies - William Golding

Don''t miss the world''s first graphic novel of William Golding''s beloved classic. Lord of the Flies: The Graphic Novel is available for pre-order nowThe dystopian classic, introduced by Stephen King. When a group of schoolboys are stranded on a desert island, what could go wrong?ONE OF THE BBC''S ''100 NOVELS THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD''''The first book with hands – strong ones that reached out of the pages and seized me by the throat. It said to me, ‘This is not just entertainment; it’s life or death.’ ... I’ve been thinking about it ever since, for fifty years and more.'' Stephen King''One of my favorite books - I read it every couple of years.'' Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger GamesINTRODUCED BY STEPHEN KING''There aren''t any grown-ups anywhere.''A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. By day, they explore the dazzling beaches, gorging fruit, seeking shelter, and ripping off their uniforms to swim in the lagoon. At night, in the darkness of the jungle, they are haunted by nightmares of a primitive beast. Orphaned by society, they must forge their own; but it isn''t long before their innocent games devolve into something far more dangerous . . .''Thrills me with all the power a fiction can have ... Exemplary.'' Ian McEwan''An existential fable backlit with death''s incandescent glare.'' Ben Okri''Violently real ... An apocalyptic novelist [who writes with] humanist rage and defiance.'' Marlon James''Beautifully written, tragic and provocative.'' E. M. Forster''A fragment of nightmare.'' New Statesman''A post-apocalyptic, dystopian survivor-fantasy ... [A novel] for all time ... A cult classic.'' Guardian''Stands out mightily in my memory ... Such a strong statement about the human heart.'' Patricia Cornwell''Terrifying and haunting.'' Kingsley AmisWhat readers are saying:''Every real human being should read this ... This is what we are.''''It’s brilliant, it’s captivating, it’s thought provoking and brutal and for some, its truly terrifying.''''It can be read and re-read many times, and every time something new will appear.''''There is a reason why this is studied at school ... Excellent read.''''This is one of the few books I''ve read that I keep on my Kindle to read again.''''I revisit this every few years and it''s always fresh and impressive ... One of the best books I''ve ever read.''

Objev podobné jako Lord of the Flies - William Golding

cena 268.0 Kč
Detail

Shatner William: The Blues - CD (CLOCD1943)

Hudební CD - Legenda William Shatner hvězda jeviště a plátna přenáší svůj dramatický interpretační talent do bluesového alba. Legenda William Shatner hvězda jeviště a plátna přenáší svůj dramatický interpretační talent do bluesového alba. Rok vydání : 2021 Seznam stop Sweet Home Chicago feat. Brad Paisley / I Can't Quit You Baby feat. Kirk Fletcher / Sunshine Of Your Love feat. Sonny Landreth / The Thrill Is Gone feat. Ritchie Blackmore / Mannish Boy feat. Ronnie Earl / Born Under A Bad Sign feat. Tyler Bryant / I Put A Spell On You feat. Pat Travers / Crossroads feat. James Burton / Smokestack Lightnin' feat. Jeff „Skunk” Baxter / As The Years Go Passing By feat. Arthur Adams / Let's Work Together feat. Harvey Mandel & Canned Heat / Route 66 feat. Steve Cropper / In Hell I'll Be In Good Company feat. Albert Lee / Secrets Or Sins

Objev podobné jako Shatner William: The Blues - CD (CLOCD1943)

cena 379.0 Kč
Detail

The Poetry Pharmacy Forever - Sieghart William

The world has reopened and so has the Poetry Pharmacy: the powerful final instalment in the hugely beloved seriesAfter the tumult of the last years, William Sieghart is back to prescribe the perfect poem for a variety of life''s ailments, offering hope and comfort to readers in need. Here, he draws on the emails he received from the public during multiple lockdowns, as well as tried-and-true classics from his in-person pharmacies, to create an essential anthology of poetry for our times. Through his expert curation and insightful commentary, he reminds us of the power of words to help us heal, to reconnect us with the world and to recover what has been lost.From weathering sorrow and sudden loss, to dealing with environmental despair and burnout, this new selection speaks directly to a society in urgent need of comfort and compassion. Whether you''re searching for guidance, hope, or simply a moment of beauty, The Poetry Pharmacy Forever is here to provide solace, joy and inspiration, one verse at a time.

Objev podobné jako The Poetry Pharmacy Forever - Sieghart William

cena 443.0 Kč
Detail

The Poetry Pharmacy Returns - Sieghart William

''A matchless compound of hug, tonic and kiss'' Stephen Fry on William Sieghart''s bestselling Poetry PharmacyThe Poetry Pharmacy is one of the bestselling (and most giftable) poetry anthologies of recent decades. Now, after huge demand for more prescriptions from readers and ''patients'' alike, William Sieghart is back. This time, tried-and-true classics from his in-person pharmacies are joined by readers'' favourite poems and the new conditions most requested by the public - all accompanied by his trademark meditations (warm, witty and understanding, with just a twist of the challenging) on the spiritual ailments he seeks to cure.From ageing bodies and existential crises to long-distance relationships and embracing your slovenliness, The Poetry Pharmacy Returns caters to all-new conditions while drilling further down into the universals: this time, the challenges of family life, and of living as a person among others, receive a much closer look. Perfect for the treasured friends, barely tolerated siblings, beloved aunts and revered grandparents in your life.

Objev podobné jako The Poetry Pharmacy Returns - Sieghart William

cena 443.0 Kč
Detail

Lord of the Flies - William Golding

First published in 1954, Lord of the Flies is now recognised as a classic, one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern novels. This edition, which includes an introduction and notes by Ian Gregor and Mark Kinkead-Weekes, meets the demand for its use in schools and its prescription by numerous examining boards. In compiling the notes they have borne in mind the needs of younger readers not only in this country but overseas.

Objev podobné jako Lord of the Flies - William Golding

cena 295.0 Kč
Detail

Lord of the Flies - William Golding

A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. By day, they explore the dazzling beaches, gorging fruit, seeking shelter, and ripping off their uniforms to swim in the lagoon.At night, in the darkness of the jungle, they are haunted by nightmares of a primitive beast. Orphaned by society, they must forge their own; but it isn't long before their innocent games devolve into something far more dangerous . .

Objev podobné jako Lord of the Flies - William Golding

cena 591.0 Kč
Detail

Macbeth the Graphic Novel - William Shakespeare

It's 11th century Scotland. Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, is one of King Duncan's greatest war captains. Upon returning from a battle with the rebellious Thane of Cawdor, Macbeth and Banquo encounter three witches, who prophecy that Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor and then King.

Objev podobné jako Macbeth the Graphic Novel - William Shakespeare

cena 354.0 Kč
Detail

Lord of the Flies - William Golding

Originally published in 1954, William Golding's Lord of the Flies is one of the most disturbing and celebrated novels of modern times. A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. At first they revel in the freedom and celebrate the absence of grown-ups. Soon though, as the boys' fragile sense of order begins to collapse, their fears start to take on a sinister, primitive significance. Suddenly, the world of cricket, homework and adventure stories seems a long way away. The boys are faced with a more pressing reality - survival - and the appearance of a terrifying beast who haunts their dreams.

Objev podobné jako Lord of the Flies - William Golding

cena 214.0 Kč
Detail

The Merchant of Venice - William Shakespeare

An improved, larger-format edition of the Cambridge School Shakespeare plays, extensively rewritten, expanded and produced in an attractive new design. An active approach to classroom Shakespeare enables students to inhabit Shakespeare''s imaginative world in accessible and creative ways. Students are encouraged to share Shakespeare''s love of language, interest in character and sense of theatre. Substantially revised and extended in full colour, classroom activities are thematically organised in distinctive ''Stagecraft'', ''Write about it'', ''Language in the play'', ''Characters'' and ''Themes'' features. Extended glossaries are aligned with the play text for easy reference. Expanded endnotes include extensive essay-writing guidance for ''The Merchant of Venice'' and Shakespeare. Includes rich, exciting colour photos of performances of ''The Merchant of Venice'' from around the world.

Objev podobné jako The Merchant of Venice - William Shakespeare

cena 259.0 Kč
Detail

Lord of the Flies - William Golding

First published in 1954, William Golding's debut novel, now a classic, is a stark story of survival, probing the depths of human nature, and what happens when civilization collapses. As dystopian stories like The Hunger Games and Battle Royale surge in popularity, this haunting tale of a group of young boys stranded on a desert island still captivates schoolchildren around the world, raising timeless and profound questions about how easily society can slip into chaos and savagery when rules and order have been abandoned.This new educational edition provides supplementary material, chapter summaries, discussion questions and additional teaching resources to help guide students and support teachers throughout the text.When a plane crashes on a remote island, a group of schoolboys are the sole survivors. As the reality of their situation sets in, the boys attempt to establish control and their world gradually descends into brutal savagery. As Catcher in the Rye became the classic coming-of-age tale, Lord of the Flies is the classic story of innocence lost.A teacher himself, Golding clearly understood how to interest children with a gripping story and strong, sympathetic characters. The novel serves as a catalyst for thought-provoking discussion and analysis of universal issues, not only concerning the capabilities of humans for good and evil and the fragility of moral inhibition, but beyond. The boys' struggle to find a way of existing in a community with no fixed boundaries invites readers to evaluate the concepts involved in social and political constructs and moral frameworks. Symbolism is strong throughout, revealing both the boys' capacity for empathy and hope, as well as illuminating the darkest corners of the human spirit. Ideas of community, leadership, and the rule of law are called into question as the reader has to consider who has a right to power, why, and what the consequences of the acquisition of power may be. All of these concerns are current today and can be easily related to the novel through effective teaching and learning.This new educational edition encourages original and independent thought from students, as well as guiding them through the text. The supplementary material includes a biographical section on William Golding, and his own interpretive essay 'Fable' on Lord of the Flies, as well as providing information about the novel's historical context, which will be ideal for students completing GCSE and A-Level courses as well as those studying the novel worldwide. At the end of the text there are chapter summaries, comprehension questions, discussion points and activities plus a glossary of less familiar words or phrases. All of these are intended to inspire and generate creative teaching, learning and love of the novel.

Objev podobné jako Lord of the Flies - William Golding

cena 266.0 Kč
Detail

The Sonnets - William Shakespeare - e-kniha

eBook: Enjoy the Beauty of Shakespeare's Sonnets "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: " ― William Shakespeare, Shakespeare's Sonnets While William Shakespeare might be most well-known for his plays, his poetry is rich and not to be missed.

Objev podobné jako The Sonnets - William Shakespeare - e-kniha

cena 194.0 Kč
Detail

Lord of the Flies - William Golding

A plane crashes on an uninhabited island and the only survivors, a group of schoolboys, assemble on the beach and wait to be rescued. By day they inhabit a land of bright fantastic birds and dark blue seas, but at night their dreams are haunted by the image of a terrifying beast. In this, his first novel, William Golding gave the traditional adventure story an ironic, devastating twist. The boys' delicate sense of order fades, and their childish fears are transformed into something deeper and more primitive. Their games take on a horrible significance, and before long the well-behaved party of schoolboys has turned into a tribe of faceless, murderous savages. First published in 1954, Lord of the Flies is now recognized as a classic, one of the most celebrated of all modern novels.

Objev podobné jako Lord of the Flies - William Golding

cena 241.0 Kč
Detail

The Merchant of Venice - William Shakespeare

Features one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, but it remains deeply controversial. Here, the text may well seem anti-Semitic; yet repeatedly, in performance, it has revealed a contrasting nature. Shylock, though vanquished in the law-court, often triumphs in the theatre

Objev podobné jako The Merchant of Venice - William Shakespeare

cena 89.0 Kč
Detail

The Friend Zone: the most hilarious and heartbreaking romantic comedy - Abby Jimenez

''A deliciously hot, sweet debut. This book is an absolute treat.'' L. J. SHEN, USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR''5 stars isn''t enough for this laugh out loud, beautifully honest, and sometimes heart-breaking novel'' Goodreads reviewer______________ He''s the best man . . . and that''s the problem. Kristen Petersen is perfectly fine. She has friends she''d fight to the death for and the very best dog in the world: Stuntman Mike. In fact, everything''s calm in the world of Kristen, until she starts to plan her best friend''s wedding and meets the best man, Josh Copeland. Josh is funny, sexy, stands up to her sarcasm, and is always one snack ahead of her hangry. Even Stuntman Mike adores him. But he wants a big family, and Kristen knows children are probably not a part of her future. She''s sure he''d be better off with someone else, someone who can give him everything he wants, so Kristen keeps him at arm''s length: in the Friend Zone. But as their attraction grows, it''s harder and harder to resist falling for the man who seems to be everything she''s not allowed to have . . . The Friend Zone will have you laughing one moment and grabbing for tissues the next as it tackles the realities of infertility and loss with wit, heart, and a lot of sass.Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, Helen Hoang, Sally Thorne, Jo Watson and Sophie Kinsella.______________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE FRIEND ZONE:''Harnessing sass, heartfelt struggle, and unapologetic sexuality, Jimenez''s debut is as hysterical as it is tear-jerking'' Publishers Weekly''Let''s get one thing straight, Abby Jimenez is hilarious'' Goodreads''Anyone who thinks they don''t like romance needs to read The Friend Zone. It''s a game changer'' Goodreads''I laughed, I teared up, and most importantly, I didn''t want to put it down'' Goodreads''It was so refreshing to see a difficult topic like infertility play such a significant role in a romantic comedy'' Goodreads''Not only is this book hilarious and heartfelt, it felt real'' Goodreads''Hilarious but also healing'' Goodreads

Objev podobné jako The Friend Zone: the most hilarious and heartbreaking romantic comedy - Abby Jimenez

cena 295.0 Kč
Detail

The Anarchy : The Relentless Rise of the East India Company - William Dalrymple

In August 1765 the East India Company defeated the young Mughal emperor and forced him to establish a new administration in his richest provinces. Run by English merchants who collected taxes using a ruthless private army, this new regime saw the East India Company transform itself from an international trading corporation into something much more unusual: an aggressive colonial power in the guise of a multinational business.William Dalrymple tells the remarkable story of the East India Company as it has never been told before, unfolding a timely cautionary tale of the first global corporate power.

Objev podobné jako The Anarchy : The Relentless Rise of the East India Company - William Dalrymple

cena 294.0 Kč
Detail

Zkrocení zlé ženy / The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare

Komedie na věčné a vděčné téma boje mezi mužem a ženou.

Objev podobné jako Zkrocení zlé ženy / The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare

cena 246.0 Kč
Detail

Knížka home & lifestyle Rapper's Deluxe: How Hip Hop Made The World by Todd Boyd, English

Kniha z kolekce home & lifestyle. Triumfální cesta hip hopu zkoumající jeho dědictví a vliv na kulturu i budoucnost.

Objev podobné jako Knížka home & lifestyle Rapper's Deluxe: How Hip Hop Made The World by Todd Boyd, English

cena 1899.0 Kč
Detail

Othello : The Moor of Venice - William Shakespeare

Othello is an intense drama of love, deception, jealousy and destruction. Desdemona's love for her husband Othello, the Moor, transcends racial prejudice; but his trusted ensign, the envious Iago, conspires to devastate their lives. In its vivid rendering of the savagery lurking within civilization, Othello is arguably the most topical and accessible tragedy from Shakespeare's major phase as a dramatist. The play raises uncomfortable and pertinent questions about both racial identity and sexuality, as Othello and Desdemona's relationship becomes the voyeuristic site of Iago's attempt to destroy them. This Macmillan Collector's Library edition is illustrated throughout by renowned artist Sir John Gilbert (1817-1897), and includes an introduction by Ned Halley.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

Objev podobné jako Othello : The Moor of Venice - William Shakespeare

cena 199.0 Kč
Detail

Oxford School Shakespeare: The Tempest - William Shakespeare

Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. The Tempest is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes.This title is suitable for all exam boards and for the most recent GCSE and AS/A level specifications.

Objev podobné jako Oxford School Shakespeare: The Tempest - William Shakespeare

cena 236.0 Kč
Detail

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble - William Steig

One rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make all his wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish with unexpected consequences. Will Sylvester find his way back to his family? Winner of the 1970 Caldecott Medal, this modern classic is full of warmth, humour and joy.

Objev podobné jako Sylvester and the Magic Pebble - William Steig

cena 236.0 Kč
Detail

Podívejte se také