the three partisans jean yves pitoun

Based on the true stories the author grew up hearing about his father’s time fighting with the Resistance during WWII, this sweeping historical drama combines adventure, romance, and espionage to tell the story of extraordinary perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds. This is the gripping saga of three World War II freedom fighters: Robert, an Algerian Jew, who runs away from home to join the army in Algiers; Mike, a cocky American pilot who enlisted in the Royal Air Force at the outset of the war; and Janine, a passionate and determined Frenchwoman leading missions to smuggle Allied airmen over the Pyrenees, out of France, and to safety. When fate forces the trio together, an easy friendship forms, one that soon blossoms into a fragile love triangle. With dangers mounting and SS operatives closing in, one of them is captured and must be rescued at all costs. ​​The story brings to life the significant cruelty of the occupation, and how the war brought out the ugliest aspects of human nature in some, but the gifts of courage, self-sacrifice, and grit in others. Filled with action-packed battle scenes, daring escapes, and a colorful cast of characters, this saga evokes the bravery and compassion that fueled the Resistance and helped win the war.

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Asterix, the Gaul is back for more funny, fast-paced adventure in this cheeky and energetic comic, the New York Times bestselling thirty-sixth Asterix album.Julius Caesar has finished writing the history of his campaigns in Gaul. His publisher, Libellus Blockbustus, foresees a huge success ... but there s a snag. The chapter about Caesar s defeats by the indomitable Gauls of Armorica. Cut it, Blockbustus advises, and everyone will believe that Caesar conquered all Gaul!Or will they? Newsmonger and activist Confoundtheirpolitix takes the chapter to Asterix s village. Can the Gauls make sure the truth is revealed?Multi-million selling Asterix is much loved across the world, perfect for children age 7-11 and hilarious for kids and parents alike. Following in the footsteps of Goscinny and Uderzo, the thirty-sixth Asterix album by Ferri and Conrad is a number 3 New York Times bestselling title.

Objev podobné jako Asterix: Asterix and The Missing Scroll - Jean-Yves Ferri

The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! Asterix, the Gaul is back for more funny, fast-paced adventure in this cheeky and energetic comic, the New York Times bestselling thirty-sixth Asterix album.Julius Caesar has finished writing the history of his campaigns in Gaul. His publisher, Libellus Blockbustus, foresees a huge success ... but there s a snag. The chapter about Caesar s defeats by the indomitable Gauls of Armorica. Cut it, Blockbustus advises, and everyone will believe that Caesar conquered all Gaul!Or will they? Newsmonger and activist Confoundtheirpolitix takes the chapter to Asterix s village. Can the Gauls make sure the truth is revealed?Multi-million selling Asterix is much loved across the world, perfect for children age 7-11 and hilarious for kids and parents alike. Following in the footsteps of Goscinny and Uderzo, the thirty-sixth Asterix album by Ferri and Conrad is a New York Times bestselling title.

Objev podobné jako Asterix: Asterix and The Missing Scroll - Jean-Yves Ferri

Founded by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1962, shortly after the young couturier left his post at the helm of Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent would soon become one of the most successful and influential haute couture houses in Paris. Introducing Le Smoking, the first tuxedo suit for women, in 1966, Saint Laurent also presented iconic, art-inspired creations, from Mondrian dresses to precious Van Gogh embroidery and the famous Ballets Russes collection.The designer put the women who wore his clothes first (“What’s most important in couture is the body we dress, the woman we dress, more so than the ideas we might have”) and was determined to change attitudes of the era (“Fashion’s purpose is not only to make women look beautiful, but also to reassure them and to give them confidence”). He could be critical of the fashion industry (“I adore clothes but I hate fashion”), and he saw himself as a craftsman who perfectly understood his customer (“I think there are three kinds of designers. The great ones, the true ones, and the ones who know how to delight a woman just by making a very simple dress, or a very simple suit”).The World According to Yves Saint Laurent

Objev podobné jako The World According to Yves Saint Laurent - Patrick Mauriès, Jean-Christophe Napias

Hudební CD - Americká houslistka japonského původu Midori a francouzský klavírista Jean-Yves Thibaudet intenzivně spolupracují už minimálně od roku 2019, kdy absolvovali společné evropské a americké turné s díly Roberta Schumanna, Gabriela Faurého, Clauda Debussyho a Georga Enesca. Americká houslistka japonského původu Midori a francouzský klavírista Jean-Yves Thibaudet intenzivně spolupracují už minimálně od roku 2019, kdy absolvovali společné evropské a americké turné s díly Roberta Schumanna, Gabriela Faurého, Clauda Debussyho a Georga Enesca. Hned v následujícím roce pokračovali v rámci oslav 250. výročí narození Ludwiga van Beethovena rozsáhlým celoamerickým turné, na kterém postupně prezentovali skladatelovy kompletní houslové sonáty. Jejich společná interpretace, velmi příznivě přijatá americkou kritikou i posluchači, právě vychází na třech discích u vydavatelství Warner Classics. Midori (Violin) / Jean-Yves Thibaudet (Piano) Rok vydání : 2022 Seznam stop

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Hudební CD - Jean-Yves Thibaudet představuje Carte Blanche album z roku 2021. Jean-Yves Thibaudet představuje Carte Blanche album z roku 2021. Rok vydání : 2021 Seznam stop CD -5. Marianelli: Pride amp; Prejudice Suite / #039;Dawn #039; / #039;Leaving Netherfield #039; / #039;Georgiana #039; / #039;The Living Sculptures of Pemberley #039; / #039;Mrs D #039;Arcy #039; / Couperin: Le Tic Toc ou Les Maillotins / Scarlatti: Sonata in F minor K.466 / Schubert/R.Strauss: Kupelwieser-Walzer / Chopin: Waltz No. 19 in A minor (KK IVb Nr.11) / Liszt: Consolation No. 3 / Brahms: Intermezzo Op.118 No. 2 / Elgar/Ciccolini: Salut d #039;Amour / Pierne: Étude de Concert Op.13 / Granados: Quejas ó la Maja y el Ruise?or from Goyescas Suite No. 4 / Villa-Lobos: O polichinelo from A próle do bébé / Poulenc: Hôtel from Banalités / Sancan: Boîte ? Musique / M.Gould: Boogie-Woogie Etude / Cherkassky: Prélude Pathétique / Gershwin/Wild: Embraceable You (7 Virtuoso Etudes...

Objev podobné jako Thibaudet Jean-Yves: Carte Blanche - CD (4852081)

Komiks z řady Velké námořní bitvy se věnuje osudnému momentu druhé světové války – bitvě u Midway. Klíčový okamžik se odehrává v červnu 1942, kdy se americké a japonské námořní a letecké síly střetly v dramatickém konfliktu. Autor Jean-Yves Delitte přináší kombinaci pečlivého historického výzkumu s poutavými osobními příběhy vojáků zapojených do bitvy, což poskytuje možnost vidět událost z jejich perspektivy.Důležitým aspektem konfliktu byly bitevní lodě a především letadla, která střet rozhodla a ukončila tak jednu velkou epochu dějin válek na moři, což dobře popisuje informační příloha o vojenské technice. Zvlášť se detailně zaměřuje na taktiku Japonců a pozastavuje se i u admirála Jamamota. Atmosféru celé události dokreslují dobové fotografie a propagandistické plakáty.V historii byla námořní síla vždy zásadním faktorem pro každou světovou velmoc. Symbolizovala technologickou pokročilost a vojenskou dominanci, přičemž její význam byl kritický především v éře před rozvojem letecké války. Bitvy jako Trafalgar, Jutsko nebo Lepanto jsou považovány za legendární. Jean-Yves Delitte se na tuto oblast specializuje a připravuje pro vás novou řadu komiksů, která vás přenese přímo do srdce velkých námořních bitev od starověku po druhou světovou válku. Autor čerpal z ikonografických zdrojů Národního námořního muzea a z výsledků výzkumu, což dokazují didaktické přílohy doprovázející každý díl.

Objev podobné jako Midway - Jean-Yves Delitte, Giuseppe Baiguera, Denis Béchu

Kniha Jeana-Yvese Tadiého je určitým inventářem myšlenek Marcela Prousta a Sigmunda Freuda. Autor nachází paralely v jejich názorech na spánek, sny, paměť, dětství, homosexualitu, lásku, žárlivost, smutek i smrt. Jean-Yves Tadié, přední odborník na dílo Marcela Prousta a pozorný čtenář Sigmunda Freuda, porovnává ve svém textu inteligence dvou výjimečných mužů a jejich postoje k okolnímu světu. Freud i Proust byli, každý svým vlastním způsobem, průzkumníky, kteří se snažili proniknout hlouběji do lidské psychiky. Jeden prostřednictvím nevědomí a psychoanalýzy, druhý v souvislostech s pamětí, z níž se vynořují obrazy koloběhu života, jež nám pomáhají pochopit sama sebe i situace, v nichž se ocitáme. Ačkoli současníci, Freud a Proust se nikdy nesetkali, nestudovali vzájemně svou práci, ale zdá se, že sledovali paralelní cesty ve výzkumu hloubek a jemností lidské mysli. Akademik, literární kritik a životopisec Tadié ve své práci dělá to, o čem možná mnozí znalci freudovských teorií a proustovského vyprávění snili. Spojuje dva světy, vymýšlí společná témata. Jemně staví oba muže bok po boku, přemýšlí o psychice Proustových postav a klinických případech vyprávěných Freudem. Upozorňuje na jejich podobnosti a rozdíly. Rozebírá také myšlenky, jež oba géniové zaznamenali na papír, avšak dovozuje i to, o čem mlčeli. Výsledkem Tadiého práce je vzácná esej, která vrhá nové světlo na propojení obou myslitelů, a osvětluje mnohá temná zákoutí při studiu lidské duše a dosahu umění.

Objev podobné jako Neznámé jezero - Jean-Yves Tadié

Komiks z řady Velké námořní bitvy vás zavede do oblasti jižního Španělska, kde se rýsovalo střetnutí mezi francouzsko-španělskou a britskou flotilou.Viceadmirál Villeneuve se ocitl před náročným úkolem odlákat Královské námořnictvo od britských břehů, aby Napoleonova Velká armáda mohla bezpečně překročit Lamanšský průliv. Nicméně jeho strategie skončila neúspěchem a místo toho se Villeneuve musel připravit na největší námořní střetnutí své kariéry. Bitva u Trafalgaru se stala největším triumfem Královského námořnictva v historii a definitivně ukončila všechny Napoleonovy ambice na moři.Příběh se zaměřuje zejména na každodenní život francouzských námořníků na palubě starých korábů.Doplnění komiksu tvoří příloha, která popisuje události vedoucí k této zásadní bitvě. Seznámíte se s životními příběhy velitelů obou flotil, s jejich vyzbrojením a taktikou během napoleonských válek a odhalíte okolnosti, které vedly k smrti Horatia Nelsona, hrdiny i oběti této bitvy.V historii byla námořní síla vždy zásadním faktorem pro každou světovou velmoc. Symbolizovala technologickou pokročilost a vojenskou dominanci, přičemž její význam byl kritický především v éře před rozvojem letecké války. Bitvy jako Trafalgar, Jutsko nebo Lepanto jsou považovány za legendární. Jean-Yves Delitte se na tuto oblast specializuje a připravuje pro vás novou řadu komiksů, která vás přenese přímo do srdce velkých námořních bitev od starověku po druhou světovou válku. Autor čerpal z ikonografických zdrojů Národního námořního muzea a z výsledků výzkumu, což dokazují didaktické přílohy doprovázející každý díl.

Objev podobné jako Trafalgar - Jean-Yves Delitte, Denis Béchu

Bezmála dvacet let uplynulo od napsání prvního dílu tohoto pozoruhodného životopisu o neméně pozoruhodném muži. Bylo tedy právě načase, aby i čeští čtenáři měli možnost nahlédnout do nejtemnějších zákoutí života a duše velkého spisovatele, jakým byl Marcel Proust. Biografie, kterou vám předkládáme, je bezesporu tou nejhodnotnější knihou, která kdy o Proustovi vyšla. Jen málo odborníků by se mohlo tohoto úkolu zhostit s větší pokorou a zároveň důrazem na fakticitu informací než Jean-Yves Tadié, jenž proustovskému bádání zasvětil mnoho let intenzivní práce. V tomto díle je vše, co se můžeme o Proustovi dozvědět, vše, co je nutné znát, abychom pochopili jeho osobnost a jeho dílo. Konečně máme možnost zjistit, kým autor Hledání ztraceného času skutečně byl a co vše následně utvářelo hodnotu literárního odkazu, co po sobě zanechal. Na devíti stech stranách prvního dílu publikace, jež obnažuje autorův život od jeho narození po první léta 20. století, se nám otevírá překvapující svět génia, který můžeme prožívat takřka po minutách ve Swanovském opojení. Biografie Marcela Prousta není jen biografií muže z vysoké společnosti, který se vyrovnával s vážnou nemocí, homosexualitou i nedostatkem uznání. Je to především biografie člověka, který svou velikost těžil z toho, co tvořil. Neboť právě tomu se zcela obětoval.

Objev podobné jako Marcel Proust - Jean-Yves Tadié

Analyticko-srovnávací studie Školní vzdělávání ve Francii je sedmou publikací řady Školní vzdělávání v zahraničí. Studie zachovává obdobnou strukturu jako dřívější publikace v řadě, metodologicky se však kromě studia odborné literatury opírá také o vlastní empirická data autorů sebraná prostřednictvím pozorování ve školních třídách či rozhovorů s různými aktéry vzdělávacího systému (učiteli, řediteli, inspektory…). Důraz je kladen na hlavní problémové okruhy školního vzdělávání. Čeští autoři poskytují pohled na francouzský vzdělávací systém zvenku (kapitoly zabývající se vzdělávací politikou, charakteristikou vzdělávacího systému, profesí učitele, kurikulem, evaluací, spravedlivostí ve vzdělávání, jazykovým vzděláváním a specifiky vzdělávání v zámořských teritoriích), pohled zevnitř pak zprostředkovává renomovaný francouzský výzkumník a sociolog vzdělávání Jean-Yves Rochex, který se v poslední kapitole zaměřuje na vývoj a současný stav vzdělanostních nerovností ve Francii. Publikace představuje příspěvek k literatuře z oblasti srovnávací pedagogiky přinášející systematicky utříděné poznatky o zemi, jejíž specifika a problémy vzdělávání nejsou českým čtenářům příliš známá. Je určena výzkumníkům a odborníkům v oblasti vzdělávání, vyučujícím i studentům pedagogických fakult a dalších fakult připravujících učitele, zástupcům Ministerstva školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy České republiky i dalším pracovníkům působícím ve státní správě zabývajícím se vzděláváním. ících učitele, představitelům Ministerstva školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy České republiky i dalším pracovníkům působícím ve státní správě zabývajícím se vzděláváním.

Objev podobné jako Školní vzdělávání ve Francii - Vít Šťastný, Zuzana Svobodová, Jean-Yves Rochex

When Asterix and Obelix rescue a mysterious Pict named MacAroon, they must journey to Caledonia, now Scotland, to return him to his lady love, Camomilla, the adopted daughter of the old king. However, the treacherous chieftain, MacCabeus, plans to marry her and claim the throne - with the help of the Romans! What with caber-tossing, bagpipes, malted water and an enormous otter in the loch, can the Gauls reunite MacAroon and Camomilla and enjoy some Roman-bashing along the way?

Objev podobné jako Asterix: Asterix and The Picts - Jean-Yves Ferri

A magnificently illustrated tour of contemporary bookstores, with global coverage including Europe, the Americas, the Near East, Asia, and Africa.

Objev podobné jako Bookstores of the World - Jean-Yves Mollier, Patricia Sorel

Yves Saint Laurent, or YSL, is one of the most famous fashion designers of all time, whose impact on the fashion world is almost unmatched. A revolutionary designer for women, his designs took traditionally male styles and reinvented them for the modern women of the 1960s. From jumpsuits to safari jackets to his iconic tuxedo, YSL s designs revolutionised women s clothes forever.He can be credited with making ready-to-wear clothes reputable and desirable, in a marked move away from haute couture, and for championing trousers for women. Despite a life marred with addiction, war and mental health struggles, Yves remained a powerhouse of the fashion industry for 50 years, and his name – and initials – are now synonymous with quality, innovation and heritage. His collections may have sometimes generated controversy and criticism, but they have proved to be timeless and transformative.The Little Guide to Yves Saint Laurent charts his tumultuous rise to the top, accompanied by facts and quotes from, and about, the man himself and the fashion legacy he built.

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“A mesmerizing tale like no other.”—Priyanka Kumar, author of Conversations with Birds“A beautiful book. The writing about birds—their songs and sounds, what birds mean to us, the wonder and joy they evoke in us—is among the most original, insightful, and enjoyable I’ve read.”—James Macdonald Lockhart, author of Wild Air: In Search of BirdsongThis captivating memoir takes readers into the eccentric world of competitive bird-calling—following the coming-of-age story of two boys who found their voice in the natural world.This captivating book brings together two birds of a feather: Jean and Johnny, boys from very different worlds growing up in a small village in France. Jean is the genteel pharmacist’s son, dressed in his Sunday best; Johnny’s father is a rough, working-class sheep herder, always with the odor of animals clinging to him. Each year, over three hundred bird species visit their village, which intersects a major migratory flyway.The two boys’ stories converge when Jean enters a bird-calling contest. He places second, and at only eleven years old becomes a child celebrity on the bird-calling circuit. Then Johnny starts to compete as well. At the annual bird festival, both boys are standouts, and a long, admiring rivalry develops between them, eventually culminating in the European championships.As they evolve as performers, the two boys’ identities become more distinct: Jean is soft-spoken, while Johnny likes to play to the crowd. While most of their competitors are adult men, hunters who learned to call birds for sport, the two boys are fascinated with the pure beauty of birdsong, and in trying to transcend themselves through imitating birds. Their shared passion develops into an enduring partnership as performers, and they go on to tour the world in concert as the Bird Singers.This is a story as much about friendship as it is about birdsong. The setting is timeless and bucolic, with long walks to small village schools, games of pick-up soccer, and father-son birding trips. The chapters, which bounce back and forth between the two narrators, are woven through with descriptions of colorful characters in the bird-calling competition circuit and the kind of ornithological detail that can only come from a true passion for birds. There is poetry in the description of the different birds, from common seagulls to thrushes and bluethroats and nightingales, and something like communion in the way Jean and Johnny understand the feathered friends they imitate.Unique, evocative, and cinematic, The Bird Singers is the story of an unlikely friendship, sparked by a desire to speak with the avian world.

Objev podobné jako The Bird Singers - Jean Boucault, Johnny Rasse

The star pieces from fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent s art collection includes works by Cezanne, Picasso, Mondrian and Matisse. Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge amassed the collection together before the designers death in June 2008. This book shows the collection in situ in the pairs homes.

Objev podobné jako The Private World of Yves Saint Laurent

A retelling of The Three Little Pigs for early readers from Ladybird.A perfect introduction to the traditional fairy tale The Three Little Pigs. Join the three little pigs as they set off to see the world, build their houses and encounter the big, bad wolf. This hardback book contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.This book is part of Ladybirds First Favourite Tales series - these retellings are perfect for introducing young children to classic stories and fairy tales, and the books are just right for those just learning to read.Look out for other books in the series:The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Objev podobné jako The Three Little Pigs: Ladybird First Favourite Tales - Baxter Nicola

A retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears for early readers from Ladybird.Based on the traditional fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Follow the naughty Goldilocks into the house of the three bears, and see what happens when they come home and find her! This hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.This book is part of Ladybird s First Favourite Tales series - these retellings are perfect for introducing young children to classic stories and fairy tales, and the books are just right for those just learning to read.Look out for other books in the series:The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Objev podobné jako Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Ladybird First Favourite Tales - Baxter Nicola

Now with a stunning new cover look,comes THE DRAWING OF THE THREE, the second captivating volume in King s epic fantasy series THE DARK TOWER.In the second novel of Stephen King s bestselling fantasy masterpiece, Roland of Gilead, the Last Gunslinger, encounters three mysterious doors which open - for Roland, and Roland alone - to different times in our world. He must draw the three who should accompany him on the road. The first door opens to 1980s New York, where Roland joins forces with defiant Eddie Dean. The second leads to the 1960s and conflicted civil rights activist Odetta Holmes. The final door reveals Jack Mort, a deadly serial killer, in the 1970s. Mort is stalking Jake, the young boy Roland met in Mid-World. As titanic forces gather, a savage struggle between underworld evil and otherworldly enemies threatens to bring an end to Roland s journey toward the Dark Tower...JOIN THE QUEST FOR THE DARK TOWER... King s imagination is vast . . . one of the great storytellers of our time GUARDIANTHE DARK TOWER SERIES:THE DARK TOWER I: THE GUNSLINGER THE DARK TOWER II: THE DRAWING OF THE THREE THE DARK TOWER III: THE WASTE LANDS THE DARK TOWER IV: WIZARD AND GLASS THE DARK TOWER V: WOLVES OF THE CALLA THE DARK TOWER VI: SONG OF SUSANNAH THE DARK TOWER VII: THE DARK TOWER THE WIND THROUGH THE KEYHOLE: A DARK TOWER NOVEL

Objev podobné jako The Drawing of the three - Stephen King

One of the most remarkable memoirs ever written.The diary of Jean-Dominique Bauby who, with his left eyelid (the only surviving muscle after a massive stroke) dictated a remarkable book about his experiences locked inside his body. A masterpiece and a bestseller in France.In December 1995, Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of French Elle and the father of two young children, suffered a massive stroke and found himself paralysed and speechless. But his mind remained as active and alert as it had ever been.Using his only functioning muscle - his left eyelid - he was determined to tell his remarkable story, painstakingly spelling it out letter by letter.The Diving-Bell and the Butterfly records Bauby s lonely existence but also the ability to invent a life for oneself in the most appalling of circumstances. It one of the most extraordinary books about the triumph of the human spirit ever written.

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Friend. Lover. Imposter. Who is Cate Kay?Reeseâ ™s Bookclub January 2025 PickA must-read book for 2025 in both Stylist and Cosmo A standout, multi-layered novel that will have you hooked Sun We were obsessed with this page turner CloserCate Kay is the most famous author on the planet. But itâ ™s just a name. Somehow, despite her bestselling novels and the record-breaking film franchise, the writer has remained completely anonymous.Anne Marie Callahan is the name nobody knows. Only the people she left behind. And Annie knows thereâ ™s no one there anymore who could connect the dots between the girl who ran away all those years ago and the famous novelist.If you asked, sheâ ™d say her name was Cass Ford. Thatâ ™s what her barista shouts each morning. And itâ ™s how she introduces herself to the woman sheâ ™ll eventually call the love of her life.Three names, three lives. But Cate Kay is finally ready to tell you who she really is.And when the truth is out, will everyoneâ ™s favourite novelist hold on to her place in our hearts or are some betrayals impossible to forgive?Kate Fagan is the author of several New York Times bestselling non fiction books. The Three Lives of Cate Kay explores the cost of ambition, the longings of first (and second and third) love, and how it s never too late to go home.*â ˜This story swept me away with its big dreams, love, and unexpected twists.â ™ Reese Witherspoonâ ˜Such clever and multilayered plotting from a highly original storyteller. Edel Coffey, Irish Times bestselling author of Breaking Pointâ ˜Brilliantly entertainingâ ™ Good HousekeepingReaders love The Three Lives of Cate Kay:â ˜I didnâ ™t want it to end, a book I really couldnâ ™t put downâ ™ *****â ˜The way that this book has been written is pure genius *****â ˜If you loved Daisy Jones and the Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, then this one will hit the mark for you tooâ ™ *****â ˜Gripping, perfectly paced and a unique storyâ ™ ****â ˜An excellent debut and I look forward to more from Kate Faganâ ™ ****â ˜Fantastic premise, characters, storylines, intrigue, settings... everythingâ ™ *****

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In the international bestseller, Princess: The True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia, Princess Al-Saâ ™ud and the acclaimed author Jean Sasson began a remarkable series of books. Now, more than twenty-five years later, this compelling journey continues as we follow the fortunes and the dazzling life of the Princess, her friends and her family.But, of course, there is a less glamorous, much darker side to this engaging series, and in Stepping Out of the Shadows Jean and the Princess focus their attention on how, despite positive news on civil rights reforms, Saudi women still suffer physical and psychological abuse and have little legal protection due to the archaic guardianship laws of the land. So, although this is a kingdom on the threshold of revolutionary change â “ change spearheaded by the young Saudi Crown Prince who is keen to modernize his country â “ any thoughts of equal rights and the chance to lead an independent life remain little more than dreams for most Saudi women. Whilst the Princess acknowledges and welcomes the reforms that are on the horizon, through stories of joy and sorrow, we see how she is determined to continue to fight for equal rights for women in this, her beloved kingdom.

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The Three Clerks by Anthony Trollope is a novel set in Victorian England that explores the lives and ambitions of three young clerks working in a government office. The story delves into themes of social ambition and the dynamics of office life, focusing on how career politics and personal aspirations shape their lives. The three clerks with their dreams and challenges, navigate the complexities of bureaucracy and financial struggles, as they strive to improve their social status. Their interactions and experiences within the office highlight the intricacies of career politics and the impact of class issues on their professional and personal lives. Marriage and love affairs play central roles in the narrative, as the clerks romantic entanglements and personal ambitions intertwine with their career goals. The novel examines how these relationships influence their social statuses and contribute to various scandals and complications. Through detailed character development, Trollope portrays the characters struggles and growth amidst the pressures of Victorian society. The novel provides a critical look at the challenges of climbing the social ladder and achieving success within the confines of a bureaucratic system. Overall, The Three Clerks offers a rich exploration of romance, social ambition, and personal ambitions, set against the backdrop of a rigid and complex social structure.

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Jean Genet, French playwright, novelist and poet, turned the experiences in his life amongst pimps, whores, thugs and other fellow social outcasts into a poetic literature, with an honesty and explicitness unprecedented at the time. Widely considered an outstanding and unique figure in French literature, Genet wrote five novels between 1942 and 1947, now being republished by Faber Faber in beautiful new paperback editions.Miracle of the Rose was Jean Genet s second novel, composed in 1943 while incarcerated in prison. The novel is informed by Genet s memories of confinement, both in prison and the Mettray reformatory where he spent three years from the age of 15. The central figure of the novel is Harcamone, whom Genet first encountered at Mettray, and who resurfaces in an adult prison -- now a murderer and, in the world-turned-upside-down of Genet s vision, a quasi-divine figure.Includes a new introduction by Terry Hands.

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In this revolutionary new book that blends insights from Eastern and Western traditions, spiritual guide and YouTube sensation Aaron Abke shows that enlightenment and liberation from suffering are not lofty and unattainable goals — they are our destiny Aaron Abke’s personal journey has taken him from evangelical Christian pastor to fitness model to one of America’s top spiritual thought leaders. Along the way, a profound awakening inspired by Eckhart Tolle drove him to the metaphysical insights he presents in his revolutionary first book. The Three Beliefs of Ego is a riveting exposition of the nature of suffering and a guide to spiritual freedom built on Abke’s reimagining of the concept of ego. Though it’s often treated as an enemy to be conquered, he instead sees the ego as a product of three core beliefs: lack, attachment, and control. These beliefs then give rise to the primary emotions of sadness, anger, and fear — the root causes of human suffering. From this paradigm-shifting premise, Abke takes readers on an inward journey to transcend these three beliefs and clear a path to inner peace. Central to this approach is Abke’s groundbreaking Emotional Guidance System, a powerful yet practical tool for pinpointing the ego’s three core beliefs as they shape our thoughts and actions. Blending principles drawn from both Western and Eastern traditions, the simple practice outlined in the book provides a comprehensive and down-to-earth route to “no-reason happiness,” which is accessible to seekers at any stage of their journey. Built on clear and transformative insights, The Three Beliefs of Ego is truly a blueprint for practical enlightenment and lasting spiritual liberation.

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Beautiful, exciting, imaginative New York Times A major bestseller . . . A remarkable work of imagination Daily ExpressThe third novel in the Earth s Children series, Jean M. Auel s internationally bestselling epic of life 25,000 years ago when two kinds of human beings, Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon, shared the earth.Leaving the valley of horses with Jondalar, the handsome man she has nursed back to health and come to love, Ayla embarks on a journey that will lead her to the Mamutoi, the Mammoth Hunters, who are Others like her.As she settles into this new life among a people at first strange and disturbingly different, soon Ayla begins to feel at home, finally leaving her painful memories of the Clan behind and finding female friends. Yet Ayla is also drawn to Ranec, the dark-skinned, magnetic master-carver of ivory.Ayla must choose: remain with Ranec and the Mamutoi, or follow Jondalar into the unknown . . .Set 25,000 years in the past, yet utterly relatable today, The Mammoth Hunters is an epic tale of love, identity and the struggle to survive, rich in detail of language, culture, myth and ritual.READERS LOVE THE SERIES Fabulous story telling ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You just don t want it to end! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The fascinating journey continues ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I just can t get enough of these books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jean m Ariel encapsulates this period so emphatically ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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A subversive and hilarious spin on the well-loved fairy tale.The three little wolves erect first a solid brick house. The big bad pig comes along and when huffing and puffing fails to work, he uses a sledgehammer to bring the house down. Next they build a home of concrete: The pig demolishes it with his pneumatic drill. The three little wolves choose an even stronger design next time round: They erect a house, made of steel, barbed wire, armor plates and video entry system, but the pig finds a way to demolish it too. It is only when the wolves construct a rather fragile house made of cherry blossoms, daffodils, pink roses, and marigolds that the pig has a change of heart â ¦A great read for children who enjoyed The Wolf s Story by Toby Forward. Kids aged 5 and up will enjoy this hilarious, subversive and brilliant read aloud picture book. Eugene Trivizasâ ™s text for The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig is perfectly complemented by Helen Oxenburyâ ™s watercolour illustrations.Eugene Trivizas has written over 100 books and is the winner of more than twenty national and international prizes and awards. His work has been adapted for stage, screen and radio.Helen Oxenbury s warm and witty illustrations have charmed children and adults alike for many years. Her version of Alice in Wonderland, published by Walker Books, won the 2001 Kate Greenaway Award, which she first won in 1969 for The Quangle Wangle s Hat. She has also won the Smarties Book Prize three times.

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A hilarious retelling of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka.You may think you know the story of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf - but only one person knows the real story. And that person is A. Wolf. His tale starts with a birthday cake for his dear old granny, a bad head cold and a bad reputation. The rest (as they say) is history.A hilariously inventive retelling of the popular story which Publishers Weekly called the Funniest book of the year .Jon Scieszka began to train as a doctor but left to take a course in fiction writing at Columbia University and to become a teacher. He lives in Brooklyn and spends his time writing and talking about books. Lane Smith, an acclaimed author/illustrator, has achieved major success in his collaborations with Jon Scieszka. He also provided the original concept and illustrations for the hit film James and the Giant Peach. He lives in New York.Also by Jon Scieszka:The True Story of the Three Little Pigs; The Frog Prince, COntinued; The Stinky Cheese Man and other Fairly Stupid Tales; The Book that Jack Wrote; Math Curse; Squids will be Squids; Baloney; Science Verse; Seen Art?; Cowboy and Octopus; Walt Disney s Alice in Wonderland; Robot Zot; Knights of the Kitchen Table; The Not-so-Jolly Roger; The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy; Your Mother was a Neanderthal; 2095; Tut Tut; Summer Reading s Killing Me; It s all Greek to Me; See You Later, Gladiator; Sam Samurai; Hey Kid, Want to Buy a Bridge?; Viking it and Liking it; Me oh Maya; Da Wild, Da Crazy, Da Vinci; Marco? Polo!

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It wouldn #39;t be a country house weekend without a little murder. . . Three rival actresses team up to solve a murder at the stately home of Lettice Davenport, the author whose sleuthing creation of the 1930s, Dahlia Lively, had made each of them famous to a new generation. A contemporary mystery with a Golden Age feel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Jessica Fellowes - and Janice Hallett and Richard Osman, of course! In attendance at Aldermere: the VIP fans, staying at house; the fan club president turned convention organizer; the team behind the newest movie adaptation of Davenport #39;s books; the Davenport family themselves; and the three actresses famous for portraying Dahlia Lively through the decades. There is national treasure Rosalind King, from the original movies, who #39;s feeling sensitive that she #39;s past her prime, TV Dahlia for thirteen seasons, Caro Hooper, who believes she really IS Dahlia Lively, and ex-child star Posy Starling, fresh out of the fame wilderness (and rehab) to take on the Dahlia mantle for the new movie - but feeling outclassed by her predecessors. Each actress has her own interpretation of the character and her own secrets to hide - but this English summer weekend they will have to put aside their differences as the crimes at Aldermere turn anything but cosy. When fictional death turns into real bodies, can the three Dahlias find the answers to the murders among the fans, the film crew and the family - or even in Lettice #39;s books themselves?

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The classic fairy tale - The Three Billy Goats Gruff - from Ladybird! Who s that trip-trapping over my bridge? Based on the traditional fairy tale The Three Billy Goats Gruff, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.Ladybird s First Favourite Tales series is hugely popular and is a great introduction to the most important fairytales. 2011 brought a new look and great covers to the series, but the books are still just as fun to read as ever.Make sure you look out for the other tales in the series, too!The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs

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This exciting new translation with footnotes is more readable than past versions and will appeal to modern readers.The Three Kingdoms is an epic Chinese novel written over six centuries ago. It recounts in vivid historical detail the turbulent years at the close of the Han Dynasty when China broke into three competing kingdoms and over half the population were either killed or driven from their homes. Part myth, part fact, readers will experience the loyalty and treachery, the brotherhood and rivalry of China s legendary heroes and villains during the most tumultuous period in Chinese history.Considered the most significant work in classic Chinese literature, The Three Kingdoms is read by millions throughout Asia today. Seen not just as a great work of art, many Chinese view it as a guide to success in life and business as well as a work that offers moral clarity—while many foreigners read it to gain insights into Chinese society and culture. From the saga of The Three Kingdoms, readers will learn how great warriors motivate their troops and enhance their influence while disguising their weaknesses and turning the strengths of others against them.This first volume in a trilogy introduces Liu Bei and his sworn brothers-in-arms Zhang Fei and Guan Yu, whose allegiance is sorely tested in a society that is in flux where each group is fighting for its survival against the other.

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The three billy goats Gruff have their eyes on the delicious-looking grass on the other side of the bridge. The only problem is that there is a big, scary troll who lives under the bridge and threatens to eat any wayward goats trying to cross it. Follow the goats as they bravely strike out for the greener grass!It s never too early to introduce children to the magic and wonder of classic tales. Familiar characters are brought to life at each turn of the page with spellbinding artwork and lyrical writing. A visual glossary at the beginning introduces new vocabulary and promotes understanding. A lively activity at the end invites discussion and will make even the very youngest children want to return to these story books again and again. Fairy tales and classic stories are a vital introduction to the basics of storytelling like setting, characters and plot. They boost a child s imagination and also teach valuable life lessons about good overcoming evil, the difference between right and wrong and the importance of rising to a challenge. Also available: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Ugly Duckling, The Three Little Pigs, The Gingerbread Man

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THE MUST-HAVE DELUXE SPECIAL EDITION, THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FANS AND COLLECTORS:â ” Exclusive foil hardcoverâ ” Full colour, illustrated endpapersâ ” Full colour, designed printed edgesThe award-winning, critically acclaimed, multi-million-copy-selling science-fiction phenomenon â “ now a major Netflix Original Series from the creators of Game of Thrones. 1967: Ye Wenjie witnesses Red Guards beat her father to death during China s Cultural Revolution. This singular event will shape not only the rest of her life but also the future of mankind. Four decades later, Beijing police ask nanotech engineer Wang Miao to infiltrate a secretive cabal of scientists after a spate of inexplicable suicides. Wang s investigation will lead him to a mysterious online game and immerse him in a virtual world ruled by the intractable and unpredictable interaction of its three suns. This is the Three-Body Problem and it is the key to everything: the key to the scientists deaths, the key to a conspiracy that spans light-years and the key to the extinction-level threat humanity now faces. Praise for The Three-Body Problem: Your next favourite sci-fi novel Wired Immense Barack Obama Unique George R.R. Martin SF in the grand style Guardian Mind-altering and immersive Daily Mail Winner of the Hugo and Galaxy Awards for Best Novel

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Beautiful hardback edition of The Three Railway EnginesIn The Three Railway Engines, we are introduced to Edward, Gordon and Henry, and find out how they came to be good friends.Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends remain as popular as ever, loved by millions all over the world. Now rediscover the classic stories about the world s best-loved tank engine with these stunning new hardback editions of the original â ˜Railway Seriesâ ™.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.Now millions of people across the world have grown up with the tales of Sodor Island, enchanted by the adventures of Thomas and his friends, Percy, Gordon, and Toby, and all the other engines that work on the Fat Controllerâ ™s railway.Have you collected all the classic adventures?Thomas the Tank Engine 9781405276511James the Red Engine 9781405276504The Three Railway Engines 9781405276498

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The story of the Three Little Pigs gets a Truck Tales twist! For kids who love all things cars and trucks comes The Three Little Rigs, the latest in the Truck Tales series! Big Rig sends out the Three Little Rigs with glass, lumber, and steel to take to the other side of the mountain. But when night falls and the little rigs make camp (in quickly-built houses of glass, lumber, and steel, of course), the Big Bad Bulldozer pays them a mischievous visit. Little rigs, little rigs, let me come in! comes the growl. Not by the glare of our rimmy rim rims! This rollicking truck mashup will get kids and adults alike wheel, wheel, wheeling all the way home! Find more truck twists on all your favorite fairytales, including: Hansel and Diesel Cylinderella and more! Each book is constructed of sturdy, durable board, perfect for little hands and fingers. With magical illustrations and easy-to-read type, this is one tale you ll be asked to read again and again!

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One the most memorable, entertaining and beautiful storybooks ever published, in which good triumphs over evil in a delightfully unexpected way In this timeless tale, three robbers wearing tall black hats walk the roads at night, terrifying everyone they meet. But one day, they encounter an orphan girl named Tiffany, who isn t scared of them at all ... An ALA Book award winner, this classic story of mystery and suspense celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Written and illustrated by one of the world s most acclaimed and award-winning children s authors, The Three Robbers has been translated into 16 languages and has sold millions of copies since it was first published. Tomi Ungerer has been described as the direct natural descendant of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen and, like all the best fairy tales,The Three Robbers is by turns scary, charming and surprising. Ages 8-12

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Now a major film directed by Martin Bourboulon.It is 1625 and France is under threat. Dâ ™Artagnan, a young nobleman, sets off to Paris to seek his fortune as a member of the King s Guard and befriends three musketeers - the mysterious Athos, ambitious and romantic Aramis, and bumbling Porthos. Together the friends must use all their guile and ingenuity to outwit the dastardly schemes of Cardinal Richelieu and the glamorous spy, Milady.As fresh and entertaining today as when it was first written, Alexandre Dumas s The Three Musketeers is a gripping adventure story of daring sword fights, romances, espionage and murder.This sensitively abridged Macmillan Collectorâ ™s Library edition of The Three Musketeers features an afterword by playwright, screenwriter and actor, 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.

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Read the award-winning, critically acclaimed, multi-million-copy-selling science-fiction phenomenon â “ now a major Netflix Original Series from the creators of Game of Thrones.1967: Ye Wenjie witnesses Red Guards beat her father to death during China s Cultural Revolution. This singular event will shape not only the rest of her life but also the future of mankind.Four decades later, Beijing police ask nanotech engineer Wang Miao to infiltrate a secretive cabal of scientists after a spate of inexplicable suicides. Wang s investigation will lead him to a mysterious online game and immerse him in a virtual world ruled by the intractable and unpredictable interaction of its three suns.This is the Three-Body Problem and it is the key to everything: the key to the scientists deaths, the key to a conspiracy that spans light-years and the key to the extinction-level threat humanity now faces.Praise for The Three-Body Problem: Your next favourite sci-fi novel Wired Immense Barack Obama Unique George R.R. Martin SF in the grand style Guardian Mind-altering and immersive Daily Mail Winner of the Hugo and Galaxy Awards for Best Novel

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Once upon a time, on the edge of a big dark forest there lived a little girl called Goldilocks. You have probably heard of her? If so, you will know three things: she was small, she had lots of golden curls and she had far too much curiosity for her own good. So when Goldilocks discovers an intriguing wooden cottage deep in the forest, she just can t resist peeking inside. Now why would there be one, two, three of everything . . .? Lauren Child brings her trademark innovative approach to this wonderfully warm and witty retelling of the classic cautionary tale, and adds her own clever twist. Following the success of The Princess and the Pea, she once again joins forces with award-winning portrait photographer Polly Borland, whose stunning photography brings this truly original picture book startlingly to life. They are joined by a talented theatre designer, Emily Jenkins, who has designed and created an enchanting hand-crafted miniature world. The sets for the book took over a year to make. The doll-sized cottage, complete with winding staircase, stands about a metre tall. Real turf was grown for the roof. Special wallpaper and fabrics were designed and printed, featuring woodland motifs. Exquisite miniature furniture, including the three bears beds, chairs and porridge bowls, were carved, crafted and painted by Emily and her team of designers. Tiny slippers were sewn, cushions stuffed and bed linen edged and folded. The tiny spoons were carved specially - even the porridge is real!The cast of characters were made by world-famous doll maker, R. John Wright, whose dolls and bears sell to collectors all over the world. Goldilocks is 30 centimetres tall and made of soft felt with hand-painted features; her golden locks are made of the softest mohair. She arrived from America complete with a tiny hand-woven basket of felt daisies, which you can see her carrying in the book. Mother, Father and Baby Bear are all made from the softest fur and have tiny resin claws. Father Bear arrived with a hand-carved wooden pipe, which, if you look very closely, you can spot in the pictures, warming by the fire.

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The inspiration for the Netflix series 3 Body Problem!WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVELOver 1 million copies sold in North America A mind-bending epic. -The New York Times * War of the Worlds for the 21st century. -The Wall Street Journal * Fascinating. -TIME * Extraordinary. -The New Yorker * Wildly imaginative. -Barack Obama * Provocative. -Slate * A breakthrough book. -George R. R. Martin * Impossible to put down. -GQ * Absolutely mind-unfolding. -NPR * You should be reading Liu Cixin. -The Washington PostThe Three-Body Problem is the first novel in the groundbreaking, Hugo Award-winning series from China s most beloved science fiction author, Cixin Liu.Set against the backdrop of China s Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to fight against the invasion. The result is a science fiction masterpiece of enormous scope and vision.The Three-Body Problem SeriesThe Three-Body ProblemThe Dark ForestDeath s EndOther Books by Cixin LiuBall Lightning Supernova EraTo Hold Up the SkyThe Wandering EarthA View from the Stars

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World-renowned artist brings to life the magic of Prague and its legends. In this allegorical tale, a man in a hot-air ballon is thrown off course in a violent storm, landing him in the city of his youth. He finds the way to his old home, but the house is dark, with three rusty padlocks on the door. A black cat with eyes of fire appears and leads him through Prague s silent streets and monuments in seach of the three golden keys that will open the door of his boyhood home and restore the city to life. In this reissue of one of his most personal works, Peter Sís recaptures the wonder of his own lost childhood in Prague and celebrates the city s wonderful cultural heritage, reborn after forty-five years of Communist rule. He wrote it for his young daughter, Madeleine, who is growing up in the New World, so that when she is old enough to understand it she will have a record of the strange and wonderful heritage that is her birthright. The fairy-tale capital has found its artist in Peter Sís. His brilliant homage to his hometown is at once charming and grave, filled with countless nuances and details that only a loving eye will notice . . . Like all the best children s books, this is one an adult will keep reaching for. For Peter Sís has succeeded in creating a book not only for the child, but for the adult she will one day be.” - The New York Times Book Review

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With an Introduction and Notes by Keith Wren. University of Kent at Canterbury.One of the most celebrated and popular historical romances ever written, The Three Musketeers tells the story of the early adventures of the young Gascon gentleman, D Artagnan and his three friends from the regiment of the King s Musketeers - Athos, Porthos and Aramis.Under the watchful eye of their patron M. de Treville, the four defend the honour of the regiment against the guards of Cardinal Richelieu, and the honour of the queen against the machinations of the Cardinal himself as the power struggles of seventeenth century France are vividly played out in the background.But their most dangerous encounter is with the Cardinal s spy, Milady, one of literature s most memorable female villains, and Alexandre Dumas employs all his fast-paced narrative skills to bring this enthralling novel to a breathtakingly gripping and dramatic conclusion.Our edition uses the William Barrow translation first published by Bruce and Wylde (London,1846)

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Towering over the rest of Greek tragedy, Sophocles The Three Theban Plays are among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. This Penguin Classics edition is translated by Robert Fagles with introductions and notes by Bernard Knox.Collected here are Antigone, Oedipus the King and Oedipus at Colonus, in a translation by Robert Fagles which retains all of Sophocles lucidity and power: the cut and thrust of his dialogue, his ironic edge, the surge and majesty of his choruses and, above all, the agonies and triumphs of his characters. Oedipus in exile, searching for his identity, desperately trying to avoid his fate, seeking the truth of his origins and achieving immortality; his daughter, Antigone, defending her integrity and ideals to the death - these heroic, tragic figures have captivated theatregoers and readers since the fifth century BC. It is Sophocles characterisation of Oedipus that would, in the nineteenth century, inspire Sigmund Freud to a revolutionary conception of the human mind, and the tragedies in this volume continue to move and inspire us to this day.Sophocles (496-405 BC) was born at Colonus, just outside Athens. His long life spanned the rise and decline of the Athenian Empire; he was a friend of Pericles, and though not an active politician he held several public offices, both military and civil. The leader of a literary circle and friend of Herodotus, Sophocles wrote over a hundred plays, drawing on a wide and varied range of themes, and winning the City Dionysia eighteen times; though only seven of his tragedies have survived, among them Antigone, Oedipus Rex, Ajax and Oedipus at Colonus.If you enjoyed The Three Theban Plays, you might like Aeschylus The Oresteia, also available in Penguin Classics. I know of no better English version Sir Hugh Lloyd-Jones, Oxford University The most impressive verse translations of Sophocles that have been made Stephen Spender

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When three billy goat brothers reach the bridge to the meadow, a slobbering troll blocks their path. The brothers are no fools - but how do you trick a troll?My First Fairy Tales are a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key part of every childhood. With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect bedtime read for three to six year olds. Make sure you collect Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Little Red Riding Hood, too!

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Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.This elegant collector s edition presents Jean-Jacques Rousseau s classic philosophical work, The Social Contract, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.The Social Contract is one of the most influential studies of political philosophy ever made, presenting a radical vision of how society should be organised to ensure the liberty and equality of its citizens. Arguing against the divine right of the monarchy, Rousseau instead claims that state should be governed by the collective will of the people and their shared interests. It is only through this social contract that man can be free. Rousseau s ideas influenced both the French and American Revolutions and created the foundations of the liberal democratic societies that exist today.This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text, presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any philosophy lover.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

Objev podobné jako The Social Contract - Jean-Jacques Rousseau

The Three Billy Goats Gruff, with knitwear! Illustrated by Liz Pichon, creator of the bestselling Tom Gates series.When Mr. Troll threatens to eat the Three Billy Goats Fluff for trip-trapping over his bridge too loudly, Mother Goat comes up with a fluffy plan to keep everyone happy! A hlarious twist on the classic tale of The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Perfection. The Daily Mail.

Objev podobné jako The Three Billy Goats Fluff - Rachael Mortimer

Discover the inspiring story of Yves Saint Laurent, the ground-breaking designer who changed fashion forever. Growing up in the Algerian city of Oran, little Yves loved exploring his mother’s wardrobe and designing dresses for paper dolls. But life outside his family wasn’t always happy - at school, he was teased for having different hobbies and sometimes, he even pretended to be ill to avoid lessons. Still, Yves didn’t let the mean voices hold him back. He continued to carve his creative path and spent hours sewing tiny outfits from scraps of fabric, dreaming of a future in fashion. At eighteen, his hard work paid off when he was invited to join a top fashion school in Paris, and after even more hard work, Yves was invited to join the famous fashion house Dior, where he became their lead designer! Later, with the support of his lifelong partner Pierre, Yves started his own fashion house. His bold and stylish designs - like tuxedo suits and pea coats - revolutionised women’s clothing and continue to influence fashion today. Yves’s story shows the power of staying true to your dreams - even when it’s challenging. Inspiring and beautifully told, Little People, BIG DREAMS: Yves Saint Laurent teaches children about courage, creativity, and self-expression. From the bestselling series Little People, BIG DREAMS, this book features quirky illustrations, extra facts, a timeline of Yves’s life with historical photos and a detailed profile of his inspiring journey. It’s the perfect gift for young creatives and fashion-lovers.

Objev podobné jako Yves Saint Laurent - Sanchez Vegara Maria Isabel

The bestselling, New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated title, Yummy, now available in stunning new picture book editions. Someone s been eating my porridge, said Daddy Bear. Who s that tripping over my bridge? roared the troll.⠜Who will help me cut the wheat?⠝ asked the little red hen.Multi-award-winning author Lucy Cousins retells three of her favourite fairy tales in spare, bold language and brilliant, vibrant pictures.Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Billy Goats Gruff and The Little Red Hen are treated to Lucy Cousins⠙ striking artwork and dynamic storytelling in this new edition of a well-loved title.Look out for Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories!

Objev podobné jako Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Other Stories - Lucy Cousins

Many Christians are tempted to dismiss concerns over the environment and the catastrophic effects of climate change. After all, prominent voices who most vociferously warn us about this crisis tend to also advocate a wider worldview antithetical to Christian teachings. In this text, noted philosopher and scholar Jean-Claude Larchet finds the roots of the global ecological crisis in a rejection of a truly Christian cosmology. Explaining the relationship between man and nature ordained by God in the beginning, Larchet bases the degradation of the creation ultimately in the primordial fall and outlines how we have arrived at the present crisis point. Finally, the author proposes principles and actions deeply rooted in his Christian ethos that would allow mankind to restore and reinvigorate its relationship with nature.

Objev podobné jako The Spiritual Roots of the Ecological Crisis - Jean-Claude Larchet

Lift-the-Flap Fairy Tales: The Three Little Pigs is a fresh, modern and wonderfully witty take on the much-loved story, retold in a playful rhyme and accompanied by bright and funny illustrations. Flaps to lift on every page bring to life the classic tale of three brave little pigs and their escape from the Big Bad Wolf. See what happens when the wolf huffs and puffs, be quick and close the doors and windows in the house of bricks, and watch the page pop up as the mean old wolf comes falling down the chimney! Featuring a free audio reading, complete with music and sound effects! Just scan the QR code on the book with your smart device to hear the story. With this bonus audio feature, you can listen to the story wherever you are, and follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime.

Objev podobné jako The Three Little Pigs - Stephen Tucker