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The World's Desire - Lang Andrew, H. Rider Haggard

The World’s Desire begins with Odysseus utterly alone. His kingdom of Ithaca is an empty, abandoned wasteland. His beloved wife Penelope is dead. His patron goddess Athena has forsaken him. But then Aphrodite visits Odysseus and sends him on a quest to find the world’s desire, the face that launched a thousand ships: the woman he once knew as Helen of Troy. Armed with his legendary bow, Odysseus’s final journey takes him to a court riven by murderous factions, ruled by a queen who is haunted by dreams of Odysseus’s face . . .

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The Blue Fairy Book - Lang Andrew, Leanora Blanche Alleyne Lang

Enjoy over 35 best-loved fairy and folk tales in this classic collection selected by Andrew Lang, beautifully presented with cover gilding, sprayed page edges and magnificent illustrations. The Blue Fairy Book was the first in a series of collections of fairy and folk tales brought together by the prolific Scottish novelist, poet and editor, Andrew Lang, and his wife, Leonora Blanche Alleyne. The fairy tales were selected from a variety of provenances, including the work of the Brothers Grimm and the French writer Madame d''Aulnoy as well as the Tales of the Arabian Nights and various other sources from across Scandinavia and Europe. Readers may recognise such stories as ''The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood'', ''Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp'', and ''Beauty and the Beast'' which remain as entrancing today as when they were first told. Each tale will transport the reader to a magical world full of charismatic characters and their thrilling, escapades.This charming hardback gift edition features classic illustrations by Henry Justice Ford and G. P. Jacomb-Hood, as well as gold cover accents and patterned endpapers. This creates and enchanting and immersive way to enjoy these magnificent tales.

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British Museum: A History of the World in 25 Cities - Andrew Donkin, Turner Tracey

A stunningly illustrated book of extraordinary city maps, telling the story of human civilisation throughout history. A gorgeous, large-format gift hardback with a stunning neon cover, A History of the World in 25 Cities features 25 beautifully illustrated city maps from all over the world, from ancient history to the present day. Co-authored by award-winning children's authors Tracey Turner and Andrew Donkin in consultation with specialist curators at the British Museum, readers can visit cities from every continent on Earth, from the walled city of Jericho built over 10,000 years ago, to the modern-day metropolis of Tokyo, the most-densely populated city in the world today. Featuring vibrant, beautifully detailed artwork from Libby VanderPloeg, each carefully researched map takes readers on a city tour at a unique moment in time - from exploring Athens in ancient Greece during the birth of democracy, to walking the beautiful lamplit streets of medieval Benin, deep in the West African rainforest. Readers can even visit China's long-lost capital city of Xianyang - a city for which no original map exists, which was painstakingly recreated with support from the British Museum's team fantastic team of experts. Each map is followed by two gorgeously illustrated pages of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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All the World on a Page - Andrew Kahn, Mark Lipovetsky

The rich and ongoing development of Russian lyric poetry, explored through close readings of thirty-four poems by poets ranging from Alexander Blok to Maria StepanovaThe Russian cultural tradition treats poetry as the supreme artistic form, with Alexander Pushkin as its national hero. Modern Russian lyric poets, often on the right side of history but the wrong side of their country’s politics, have engaged intensely with subjectivity, aesthetic movements, ideology (usually subversive), and literature itself. All the World on a Page gathers thirty-four poems, written between 1907 and 2022, presenting each poem in the original Russian and an English translation, accompanied by an essay that places the poem in its cultural, historical, and biographical contexts. The poems, both canonical and lesser-known works, extend across a range of moods and scenes: Velimir Khlebnikov’s Futurist revolutionary prophecy, Anna Akhmatova’s lyric cycle about poetic inspiration, Vladimir Nabokov’s Symbolist erotic dreamworld, Joseph Brodsky’s pastiche of a Chekhovian play set on a country estate, Maria Stepanova’s pandemic allegory of political repression, Galina Rymbu’s energetic manifesto “My Vagina.”An introduction explores the abiding inspiration of modernism on the Russian lyric tradition. Kahn and Lipovetsky's separate chapter essays, informed by extensive knowledge of the existing scholarship and critical styles ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Too Big to Fail - Andrew Ross Sorkin

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BBC SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE 2010They were masters of the financial universe, flying in private jets and raking in billions. They thought they were too big to fail. Yet they would bring the world to its knees.Andrew Ross Sorkin, the news-breaking New York Times journalist, delivers the first true in-the-room account of the most powerful men and women at the eye of the financial storm - from reviled Lehman Brothers CEO Dick ''the gorilla'' Fuld, to banking whiz Jamie Dimon, from bullish Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson to AIG''s Joseph Cassano, dubbed ''The Man Who Crashed the World''.Through unprecedented access to the key players, Sorkin meticulously re-creates frantic phone calls, foul-mouthed rows and white-knuckle panic, as Wall Street fought to save itself.

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She - H. Rider Haggard

Drawing on his fascination with African lore and his love of adventure to create a seminal work of fantasy, H. Rider Haggard''s She is edited with an introduction by Patrick Brantlinger in Penguin Classics.On his twenty-fifth birthday, Leo Vincey opens the silver casket that his father has left to him. It contains a letter recounting the legend of a white sorceress who rules an African tribe and of his father''s quest to find this remote race. To find out for himself if the story is true, Leo and his companions set sail for Zanzibar. There, he is brought face to face with Ayesha, She-who-must-be-obeyed: dictator, femme fatale, tyrant and beauty. She has been waiting for centuries for the true descendant of Kallikrates, her murdered lover, to arrive, and arrive he does - in an unexpected form. Blending breathtaking adventure with a brooding sense of mystery and menace, She is a story of romance, exploration discovery and heroism that has lost none of its power to enthral.Patrick Brantlinger''s introduction discusses H. Rider Haggard''s experience of Empire, and how he took the Africa of fantasies and wove its magic into She. This edition also includes further reading and explanatory notes.Henry Rider Haggard ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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She - H. Rider Haggard

''My empire is of the imagination.'' These are the words of Ayesha, the mysterious white queen of a Central African tribe, whose dread title, ''She-who-must-be-obeyed'', testifies to her undying beauty and magical powers; but they serve equally well to describe the hold of her author, Henry Rider Haggard, on generations of readers. Writing ''at white heat'', and in the flush of success after the publication of King Solomon''s Mines, Haggard drew again on his knowledge of Africa and of ancient legends, but also on something deeper and more disturbing. To the Englishmen who journey through shipwreck, fever, and cannibals to her hidden realm, ''She'' is the goal of a quest bequeathed to them two thousand years before; to Haggard''s readers, ''She'' is the embodiment of one of the most potent and ambivalent figures of Western mythology, a female who is both monstrous and desirable - and, without question, deadlier than the male. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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King Solomon?s Mines - H. Rider Haggard

The well-known book King Solomon's Mines (1885) was written by English adventurer and fabulist Sir H. Rider Haggard. Adventurer and white hunter Allan Quatermain live in Durban in what is now South Africa. Aristocrat Sir Henry Curtis and his buddy Captain Good approach him and ask for his assistance in locating Sir Henry's brother. They bring a mystery native with them by the name of Umbopa who resembles a more regal, attractive, and well-spoken porter than others.They soon come upon a group of Kukuana warriors who are just ready to slay them when Captain Good fumbles with his dentures in nervousness. They identify as "white men from the stars"—sorcerer-gods—to protect themselves and are forced to demonstrate their deity.She takes them to a treasure room hidden deep beneath a mountain that is stocked with gold, gems, and ivory. Then, as they are gazing at the riches, she cunningly slips away and activates a hidden mechanism that shuts the huge stone door to the pit. They discover an escape route after a few depressing days spent locked in the dark chamber, which is enough to make them wealthy. A distraught Ignosi tells them they must go back home to live with their ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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King Solomon's Mines - H. Rider Haggard

''Don''t you see that we are buried alive?''When Allan Quatermain is approached by Sir Henry Curtis and his friend Captain Good to search for Sir Henry''s missing brother, deep in the African interior, he agrees to lead their expedition. Quatermain has a map to the fabled King Solomon''s Mines, whose treasure the missing man sought to attain. Their journey takes them to Kukuanaland, where they find a warrior tribe in thrall to King Twala. Soon the white men are embroiled in a desperate tribal battle, and Quatermain''s expedition can only reach its goal with the aid of Gagool, the ancient ''mother'' no one trusts. Haggard''s exciting adventure story captivated readers when it was first published in 1885. It helped inaugurate a wave of ''lost world'' romances inspired by the exploits of British explorers in colonial Africa. This new edition looks at Haggard''s own African experiences and unlikely literary success, and his ambivalent attitude to the native tribes and the ravages of the British Empire. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Tales of the Arabian Nights - Lang Andrew

This beautiful hardback edition brings together Andrew Lang's selection of 26 tales taken from One Thousand and One Nights, luxuriously presented with gold cover embossing and gilded page edges.These classic folk tales from Asia, Arabia and Persia are taken from the reputed 1001 stories told by Scheherazade to entertain her husband, the Sultan, to prevent him from having her killed. Every tale will weave its own spell on readers as they dip into an enchanted land where Aladdin discovers a genie held captive in a magic lamp, Sinbad sets sail on a series of fantastic voyages and surprising heroes and magic creatures reveal hidden depths of bravery and ingenuity.Augmented with H J Lord's charming illustrations and pretty printed endpapers, this hardback compendium with gilded edges and ivory pages is a true keepsake and will grace any discerning book-lover's shelves.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibilin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.

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Povídky a věty 1, Anglicky, Česky - Lang Andrew, Róbert Hodoši - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Audiokniha „Povídky a věty 1, Anglicky, Česky, Ilustrované“ představuje sbírku 17 pohádek a lidových příběhů určených pro děti ve věku 3–6 let. Na základě klasických děl upravovaných Andrewem Langem (1889–1910), včetně příběhů jako „Tři medvědi“, „Princezna na hrášku“ nebo „Ošklivé káčátko“, nabízí paralelní anglicko-český vyprávěný text s 1 700 větami a celkem 49 000 slovy, doplněný morálními ponaučeními o laskavosti, odvaze a poctivosti. Tato audiokniha je ideální pro rané učení angličtiny, rozvoj fantazie a večerní poslech. The audiobook "Stories and Sentences 1, English, Czech, Illustrated" presents a collection of 17 fairy tales and folk stories designed for children aged 3–6. Based on classic works edited by Andrew Lang (1889–1910), including stories like "The Three Bears," "The Princess on the Pea," or "The Ugly Duckling," it offers a parallel English-Czech narrated text with 1,700 sentences and a total of 49,000 words, enriched with moral lessons on kindness, courage, and honesty. This audiobook is ideal for early English learning, developing imagination, and bedtime listening.

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100+1 poviedok na večery a noci - Lang Andrew, Róbert Hodoši - audiokniha

Audiokniha: 101 najkratších starodávnych mystických poviedok zo sveta publikovaných v Anglicku pred rokom 1910. Sú usporiadané od kratších po dlhšie. Zhromaždil ich škótsky spisovateľ Andrew Lang (*1844, +1912). Je to výber z 12 kníh známych pod názvom The Coloured Fairy Books. Výber zostavil, preložil a spracoval Róbert Hodoši (*1975). Tieto rozprávky či mystické poviedky sú v slovenčine napísané v eKnižnej podobe pod názvom 100+1 poviedok na večery a noci.

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77 poviedok na večery a noci - Lang Andrew, Róbert Hodoši - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Kniha 77 poviedok na večery a noci je siedmou zo série 7 kníh, ktoré spolu obsahujú 400 mystických poviedok. V tejto sérii sú kratšie z nich, od 102. do 178. zo 400, ich dĺžka je 4 až 6 strán (1340 až 1860 slov). Všetky sú zoradené od kratších po dlhšie. Najznámejšie z nich sú = 15*/ Cisárove nové šaty, 17*/ Cínový vojačik, 37*/ Mlynček mel, 40*/ Tri malé prasiatka, 45*/ Pán Kocúr v čižmách, a ďalšie. Kniha obsahuje najkrajšie poviedky a rozprávky z celého sveta, ktoré boli známe pred rokom 1910. Zozbieral ich škótsky spisovateľ Andrew Lang. Ako to napovedá už názov knihy, poviedky sú vhodné na večerné čítanie, pričom slovná zásoba je vhodná pre 10 až 12-ročných čitateľov. Pôvodne boli publikované v angličtine v 12 knihách, ktoré sú známe pod názvom The Coloured Fairy Books (Farebné rozprávkové knihy). Tieto poviedky vás zavedú nielen do sveta zvierat, kráľov a princezien, ale predstavia vám aj rôzne príbehy ľudí z minulosti. Príbehy vás poučia a pobavia o drakoch, bosorkách, obroch a troloch. Toto dielo zostavil, preložil a spracoval Róbert Hodoši.

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66 poviedok na večery a noci - Lang Andrew, Róbert Hodoši - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Kniha 66 poviedok na večery a noci je šiestou zo série 7 kníh, ktoré spolu obsahujú 400 mystických poviedok. V tejto sérii sú krátke z nich, ich dĺžka je 6 až 8 strán. Všetky sú zoradené od kratších po dlhšie. Najznámejšie z nich sú = 50*/ Popoluška, 57*/ Janko a Marienka, a ďalšie. Kniha obsahuje najkrajšie poviedky a rozprávky z celého sveta, ktoré boli známe pred rokom 1910. Zozbieral ich Andrew Lang, ktorý je v Spojenom kráľovstve známy ako na Slovensku Pavol Dobšinský. Ako to napovedá už názov knihy, poviedky sú vhodné na večerné čítanie, pričom slovná zásoba je vhodná pre 10 až 11-ročných čitateľov. Pôvodne boli publikované v angličtine v 12 knihách, ktoré sú známe pod názvom The Coloured Fairy Books (Farebné rozprávkové knihy). Tieto poviedky vás zavedú nielen do sveta zvierat, kráľov a princezien, ale predstavia vám aj rôzne príbehy ľudí z minulosti. Príbehy vás poučia a pobavia o drakoch, bosorkách a troloch. Toto dielo zostavil, preložil a spracoval Róbert Hodoši.

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Poviedky, anglicky, slovensky 3 - Lang Andrew, Róbert Hodoši - audiokniha

Audiokniha: PAS3: Poviedky, anglicky, slovensky 3 je pútavá metóda výučby angličtiny (a slovenčiny), ktorá sa nezameriava len na počúvanie príbehov v slovenčine a v angličtine, pretože každá veta v knihe je citovaná v slovenčine a následne preložená do angličtiny. Učebnica je založená na porovnávaní vetných štruktúr v oboch jazykoch. Je to ako pozerať film v slovenčine s anglickým dabingom. Je vhodná na vyplnenie času počas cesty autom alebo na oddych doma večer po práci. Táto dvojjazyčná kniha je určená slovenským študentom, ktorí sa zaujímajú o angličtinu a chcú si rozšíriť slovnú zásobu a používanie anglických slov vo vetách pri rozprávaní príbehu. Môžu ju využiť aj anglicky hovoriaci, ktorí sa zaujímajú o slovenčinu. Kniha vychádza z britskej angličtiny. Použitá slovná zásoba zodpovedá anglickej slovnej zásobe, ktorá je ľahko zrozumiteľná pre 11-ročných študentov, prípadne pre 6. ročník študentov na školách vo Veľkej Británii. Kniha obsahuje 17 poviedok v angličtine a slovenčine z tých najkratších zo série kníh s názvom The Coloured Fairy Books (Farebné rozprávkové knihy). Tieto poviedky z viacerých krajín zozbieral škótsky básnik Andrew Lang. Anglický text upravil a do slovenčiny preložil Róbert Hodoši.

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Tales from King Arthur - Lang Andrew

In this selection of tales by the master folklorist Andrew Lang, the reader is taken into the romantic world of the gallant Knights of the Round Table and their courageous and chivalrous deeds, fair maidens, castles steeped in history, the quest for the Holy Grail, and the tragic love of King Arthur and Sir Lancelot for Guinevere, and Tristan for Iseult.The Arthurian legends are the most potent of the thrilling and mist-enshrouded tales of adventure to be passed down from pre-recorded history, and they have as much appeal today as they did in the age of the troubadours.

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Arabian Nights - Lang Andrew

The king’s new bride Scheherazade is to be put to death. Each night, she cleverly delays her imminent execution by recounting a series of interlinked stories, each leading into the next. Full of adventure, mystery and magic, Scheherazade’s stories are unforgettable.A merchant has a terrifying exchange with a genie, a woodcutter discovers glorious riches in a cave, and Sinbad embarks on a perilous journey full of sea monsters and supernatural forces. Featuring the well-known stories of Aladdin and Ali Baba, there is something to learn from each of her tales, whether they depict greed, morality or good fortune. This edition is translated and edited by renowned Scottish folklorist and anthologist Andrew Lang, and includes black and white illustrations by H. J. Ford. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in cloth with ribbon markers.These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

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The Secret World - Christopher Andrew

''The most comprehensive narrative of intelligence compiled ... unrivalled'' Max Hastings, Sunday Times''Captivating, insightful and masterly'' Edward Lucas, The TimesThe history of espionage is far older than any of today''s intelligence agencies, yet the long history of intelligence operations has been largely forgotten. The first mention of espionage in world literature is in the Book of Exodus.''God sent out spies into the land of Canaan''. From there, Christopher Andrew traces the shift in the ancient world from divination to what we would recognize as attempts to gather real intelligence in the conduct of military operations, and considers how far ahead of the West - at that time - China and India were. He charts the development of intelligence and security operations and capacity through, amongst others, Renaissance Venice, Elizabethan England, Revolutionary America, Napoleonic France, right up to sophisticated modern activities of which he is the world''s best-informed interpreter. What difference have security and intelligence operations made to course of history? Why have they so often forgotten by later practitioners? This fascinating book provides the answers.

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A History of the World - Andrew Marr

Fresh, exciting and vividly readable, this is popular history at its very best.Our understanding of world history is changing, as new discoveries are made on all the continents and old prejudices are being challenged. In this truly global journey, political journalist Andrew Marr revisits some of the traditional epic stories, from classical Greece and Rome to the rise of Napoleon, but surrounds them with less familiar material, from Peru to the Ukraine, China to the Caribbean. He looks at cultures that have failed and vanished, as well as the origins of today’s superpowers, and finds surprising echoes and parallels across vast distances and epochs. A History of the World is a book about the great change-makers of history and their times, people such as Cleopatra, Genghis Khan, Galileo and Mao, but it is also a book about us. For ‘the better we understand how rulers lose touch with reality, or why revolutions produce dictators more often than they produce happiness, or why some parts of the world are richer than others, the easier it is to understand our own times.’

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King Solomon's Mines - H. Rider Haggard

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this thrilling edition of King Solomon's Mines. Following a mysterious ancient map, a small group of men trek into southern Africa in search of a lost friend - and the fabled diamond mines of King Solomon. Led by the intrepid English adventurer and fortune hunter Allan Quartermain, they discover a frozen corpse, survive untold dangers in remote mountains and deserts, and encounter the merciless King Twala en route to the legendary hoard of diamonds. One of the bestselling novels of the l9th century and the inspiration for countless adventure stories, including Indiana Jones, this is a must-read for lovers of lost worlds.

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King Solomon's Mines - H. Rider Haggard

Three men trek to the remote African interior in search of a lost friend - and reach, at the end of a perilous journey, an unknown land cut off from the world, where terrible dangers threaten anyone who ventures near the spectacular diamond mines of King Solomon...

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Books that Changed the World - Andrew Taylor

Books That Changed the World tells the fascinating stories behind 50 books that, in ways great and small, have changed the course of human history. Andrew Taylor sets each text in its historical context and explores its wider influence and legacy. Whether he''s discussing the incandescent effect of The Qu''ran, the enduring influence of Adam Smith''s Wealth of Nations, of the way in which Uncle Tom''s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe galavanized the anti-slavery movement, Taylor has written a stirring and informative testament to human ingenuity and endeavour. Ranging from The Iliad to Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone, the Kama Sutra to Lady Chatterley''s Lover, this is the ultimate, thought-provoking read for book-lovers everywhere.

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King Solomon’s Mines - Henry Rider Haggard

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.''Out of the dark we came, into the dark we go. Like a storm-driven bird at night we fly out of the Nowhere; for a moment our wings are seen in the light of the fire, and, lo! we are gone again into the Nowhere.''An amazing adventure set in Africa, against the backdrop of endless deserts and snowy mountains, Kings Solomon''s Mines follows Allan Quartermain, in his quest to find his missing brother and unearth the fabled treasure of the biblical King''s mines. Along the way, Allan and his companions are caught up in a tribal war and face fearful hardships, culminating in a final confrontation with the evil witch Gagool.

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King Solomon's Mines - H. Rider Haggard

When the adventurer Allan Quatermain is asked by Sir Henry Curtis and Captain Good to help them find Sir Henry’s missing brother, who was last seen trekking into the remote African interior in search of the fabled King Solomon’s Mines, he reluctantly agrees, yet fears that there is little hope of coming back alive. Following a map drawn in blood, the men cross vast deserts and scale snow-covered mountain peaks, facing fearful dangers and hardships, until they reach Kukuanaland, where they meet their greatest peril yet… This new edition contains extra material for young readers, including section on ‘Other Adventure Stories’, a test yourself quiz and a glossary.

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King Solomon's Mines - H. Rider Haggard

Three men trek to the remote African interior in search of a lost friend - and reach, at the end of a perilous journey, an unknown land cut off from the world, where terrible dangers threaten anyone who ventures near the spectacular diamond mines of King Solomon.

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King Solomon's Mines - Rider Haggard

Allan Quatermain is a Victorian Indiana Jones - he triumphs over deserts, snowy mountains, tribal warfare and witches, and unearths the mythical treasure of King Solomon''s mines. This faithful but unpretending record of a remarkable adventure is hereby respectfully dedicated by the narrator to all the big boys and little boys who read it. I offer apologies for my blunt way of writing. I can but say in excuse of it that I am more accustomed to handling a rifle than a pen. This is the strange history of our journey into the heart of Kukuanaland; a trek into the interior of the dark continent to find a lost friend and discover the diamond mines of King Solomon.In the course of a long life of close shaves, I never had such shaves as those which I have recently experienced. - Allan Quatermain, of Durban, Natal, Gentleman ‘One of the great page-turners in English literature’ Guardian

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The Gift of Everything - Lang Leav

International best-selling author Lang Leav presents The Gift of Everything, a stunning hardcover gift book featuring her finest pieces to date, spanning across her world-renowned poetry and prose titles from Love & Misadventure to Love Looks Pretty on You. In addition, this beautifully conceived clothbound anthology includes 35 new poems as well as original and arresting illustrations by the author.Lang’s evocative words of love, loss, and self-empowerment have inspired millions across the globe to seek their own voice through the healing power of poetry. A definite must-have collection for all lovers of poetry and prose. The Gift of Everything will thrill and delight fans of Lang Leav as well as those yet to discover the enchanting world of one the most celebrated poets in modern history.

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Povídky a věty 1: České vydání - Lang Andrew, Róbert Hodoši - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Objevte kouzelný svět pohádek v této okouzlující české audioknize pro děti od 3 do 6 let!Sbírka 17 klasických příběhů, jako Tři medvědi, Princezna na hrášku nebo Ošklivé káčátko, ožívá díky živému vyprávění a zvukovým efektům.Každá povídka je doplněna ponaučením, které učí děti hodnotám jako odvaha, laskavost a opatrnost.S více než 1700 jednoduchými větami je ideální pro první poslech a rozvoj slovní zásoby při hraní nebo cestování.Původní texty z díla Andrew Langa (z období 1889–1910) byly pečlivě přeloženy, upraveny a namluveny pro malé posluchače.Poutavé vyprávění zachycuje magické momenty – od lesních dobrodružství po kouzelné proměny – a probouzí fantazii.Tato audiokniha je perfektní na večerní poslouchání, podporuje rodinné chvíle plné smíchu a snů.První české ilustrované vydání z roku 2025 - Povídky a věty 1: České ilustrované vydání - nyní v audio formě, s délkou vhodnou pro dětskou pozornost.Ideální dárek pro malé objevitele, kteří milují pohádky s morálním poselstvím.Ponořte se do nadčasových příběhů, které okouzlí celou rodinu slovem a zvukem!

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Poviedky a vety 1: Slovenské vydanie - Lang Andrew, Róbert Hodoši - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Veľké množstvo príbehov v „400 poviedkach na večery a noci“ viedlo k ich novému spracovaniu a usporiadaniu podľa obťažnosti, veku a dĺžky, aby našli čo najvhodnejšieho čitateľa. Pribudli aj farebné obrázky a na konci každej poviedky ponaučenia.Prvý výber má názov: „Poviedky a vety 1: Slovenské vydanie“. Je to očarujúca zbierka 17 klasických a menej známych rozprávok a bájok, vhodná pre čitateľov od 3 rokov vyššie. Zostavil ju RóbertHodoši na základe textov od Andrew Langa. Kniha obsahuje 1700 viet v príbehoch ako „Tri medvede“ od Roberta Southeyho, „Princezná na hrášku“ od Hansa Christiana Andersena, „Škaredé káčatko“ či „Maličká Maja“. Tieto príbehy spájajú jednoduché, no pútavé rozprávanie s morálnymi ponaučeniami, ktoré podporujú rozvoj fantázie, etického myslenia a porozumenia základným hodnotám, ako sú spravodlivosť, láskavosť a odhodlanie. Navyše za každou poviedkou je niekoľko ponaučení, ktoré vyplývajú z každej poviedky.

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Mapping the World at the Dawn of the British Empire - Andrew Hadfield, Matthew Dimmock

Mapping the World at the Dawn of the British Empire is a compact and informative guide to the ways in which the world was understood and imagined by British travellers and readers in the Tudor and Jacobean period, just before the rapid expansion of the transoceanic British Empire from the mid-seventeenth century onwards. The book shows how the relatively restricted English-speaking world understood different people and places, sometimes through direct encounters, more often through descriptions and travel narratives. The book covers British perceptions of the diverse cultures of the world known to them in the early seventeenth century, from Paris to the South Sea Islands; from the earliest precarious colonies established in the Americas to the mighty Ottoman and Chinese empires; from the frozen north as sailors vainly sought to open up new trade routes by discovering the north-west or north-east passages, to the arid deserts of the Sahara; from the rich fishing grounds of the Baltic and the North Atlantic to the mythical kingdom of Prester John, the fabled golden city of El Dorado and the hidden societies of the dangerous women warriors, the Amazons. The book shows that British readers encountered a vision of the world that simultaneously ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How to Own the World Before You're 30 - Andrew Craig

THE LIFE-CHANGING INVESTMENT GUIDE FOR UNDER 30s. Not everyone wants to be rich. But everyone should. Wealth means you can enjoy life more and make more of an impact on the causes you care about. If you learn enough about money you have a good chance of becoming a millionaire. To a great extent, the richest 1% of people in the world are, quite simply, the most financially literate 1% of people in the world. By reading this book, you will significantly increase your chances of being one of them. · Discover the money secret understood by virtually every rich person in history · Make money from your money so you can live on your capital, not your work. · Invest with confidence - from stocks and shares through to currencies and gold. From the author of the bestselling investment guide HOW TO OWN THE WORLD, this new book, HOW TO OWN THE WORLD BEFORE YOU''RE 30, is the definitive wealth handbook for investors who want to start early and capitalize on the awesome power of compounding.

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How to Own the World - Andrew Craig

THE LIFE-CHANGING PERSONAL FINANCE AND INVESTMENT BESTSELLER THAT SHOWS YOU HOW TO MAKE MONEY FROM YOUR MONEYDiscover the money secret understood by virtually every rich person in history. Turn hundreds into millions through the power of compound interest. HOW TO OWN THE WORLD shows you that:* Making money from your money is easier than you think. * You can do better than many finance professionals.* You can make far more from your money than you ever thought possible. * You can make more from your money than you can from your job.* All this is possible no matter how much you currently earn.* It''s easier today than ever. * It''s time to start now.Discover how to make a lot of money, control your wealth and become financially free. With just a little knowledge you can turn your financial fortunes around and change your life.''For anyone who wants to understand how to best use the tools available in the modern world to learn about becoming a successful investor'' Metro''If you want just one book on investment from the cacophony, you couldn''t do much better'' Michael Mainelli, Economics Professor''Opinionated and always packed with information'' MirrorSEE WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT HOW TO ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Desire Factor - Christy Whitman

THE DESIRE FACTOR proves that desire is the force behind every act of creation. It is the mechanism through which everything in this boundless spiritual universe is made manifest into physical, tangible form. Every aspect of our human experience-from the emergence of our most heartfelt aspirations to the fulfillment of our most basic physical and biological needs-is driven by the engine of desire.However, the true gift is not in acquiring our desires; it is the people we become in the process of allowing our desires to move through us. Manifestations come and go, and some even lose their appeal over time. Yet the skills, the strengths, and the character traits we develop in the process of manifesting our desires stay with us always. In this way, desire is the catalyst to our never-ending expansion and creativity. THE DESIRE FACTOR unfolds the precise steps for bringing about the manifestation of any desire. Take author Christy Whitman''s advice and learn to lean in to prosperity and abundance.

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Dorothea Lange: Words + Pictures - Sally Mann, Kimberly Juanita Brown, Sarah Hermanson Meister, Julie Ault, Jennifer A. Greenhill, Tess Taylor, Sandy

Towards the end of her life, Dorothea Lange (American, 1895–1965) remarked that “all photographs―not only those that are so-called ‘documentary,’ and every photograph really is documentary and belongs in some place, has a place in history―can be fortified by words.” Though Lange’s career is widely heralded, this connection between words and pictures has received scant attention. Published in conjunction with an exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, this catalogue provides a fresh approach to some of her best-known and beloved photographs, highlighting the ways in which these images first circulated in magazines, government reports, books, etc. An introductory text by curator Sarah Hermanson Meister will be followed by plates organized according to “words” from a variety of sources that expand our understanding of the photographs. The featured photographs will range from Lange’s first engagement with documentary photography in San Francisco in the early-mid 1930s, including her iconic White Angel Breadline (1933), to landmark photographs she made for the Resettlement Administration (later the Farm Security Administration) such as Migrant Mother (1936), powerful photographs made during World War II in California’s internment camps for Japanese-Americans, major photo-essays published in Life magazine on Mormon communities in Utah (in 1954) and County Clare, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The King’s Evil - Andrew Taylor

Winner of The HWA Gold Crown 2020From the No.1 bestselling author of The Ashes of London and The Fire Court comes the next book in the phenomenally successful series following James Marwood at the time of King Charles II.Over 1 Million Andrew Taylor Novels Sold!A royal scandal… In the Court of Charles II, it’s a dangerous time to be alive – a wrong move may lead to disgrace, exile or death. The discovery of a body at the home of one of the highest courtiers in the land could therefore have catastrophic consequences.A shocking murder… James Marwood, a traitor’s son, is ordered to cover up the killing. But the dead man is known to Marwood – as is the most likely culprit, Cat Lovett.The stakes have never been higher…Marwood is sure Cat is innocent so determines to discover the true murderer. But time is running out. If he makes a mistake, it could threaten the King himself…Praise for Andrew Taylor‘One of the best historical crime writers today’ The Times‘If you like C. J. Sansom, or Hilary Mantel, you’ll love Andrew Taylor’ Peter James‘Effortlessly authentic…gripping…moving and believable. An excellent work’ C. J. Sansom‘This is historical crime fiction at its dazzling best’ ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Drinking with the Valkyries - Andrew Jefford

"An entrancing companion for wine lovers. Celebratory, discerning writing with all the variety and unexpectedness of the wines explored." — Michèle Roberts, author and Emeritus Professor of Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia "This book is about feeling, tasting and describing the beauty of wine, as well as understanding the intensity of emotion that wine can engender." — Decanter Magazine"So precise and dancing, so chiselled and so free, as complex and delicious as your favourite bottle of wine, you will enjoy the world of wine differently after reading through Jefford’s words." — Pascaline Lepeltier on Instagram “A new sort of literary gumption arrived on the scene with Andrew Jefford; a powerful blend of science and poetry. Here is a writer who does his interviews, delves deep into motives and methods, and then lets fly with whatever imagery he finds winging by.” Hugh Johnson (2019) Poet, philosopher, author, radio presenter and journalist, Andrew Jefford lives in France; but buried deep in one wine country what does he miss most about the rest? The answer: “Drinking young port. It’s the wine drinker’s equivalent of zorbing, wing-walking, base-jumping … you won’t fully understand it unless you have tasted it young, in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Marvel Avengers Ant-Man: Look Out for the Little Guy - Scott Lang

THIS IS THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF AN EX-CON TURNED WORLD-SAVING SUPER HERO.In Look Out for the Little Guy!, Scott Lang shares with the world a bracingly honest account of his struggles and triumphs, from serving time to being a divorced dad to becoming Ant-Man and joining the Avengers.These are stories of epic battles won and lost, as this everyman turned Super Hero finally tells all-from the official account of what really happened between the Avengers and Thanos to how shrinking down to ant size really feels to the challenges of balancing the roles of hero and dad.Across his many adventures big and small, Scott has gathered the wisdom of countless amazing experiences into this, the first memoir from a real-life Avenger. Once you learn the unforgettable details of his epic journey, you won''t need to be reminded . . . to look out for the little guy.

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The Spanish Ambassador's Suitcase - Matthew Parris, Andrew Bryson

The Spanish Ambassador''s Suitcase is a hilarious new collection of diplomatic tales by Matthew Parris and Andrew BrysonHeard the one about the Spanish Ambassador who arrived in the scorching Saharan desert fully suited and with a mysteriously enormous suitcase? Or the horse they gave Prime Minister John Major in Turkmenistan - which hapless embassy officials had to rescue from the clutches of the Moscow railway? These and other ''funnies'', as they are known in Whitehall, are included in Matthew Parris and and Andrew Bryson''s glorious new volume of not so diplomatic writing, which accompanies a new BBC Radio 4 series is a follow up to their acclaimed collection of ambassadors'' final despatches, Parting Shots.Drawn from Freedom of Information requests and previously overlooked Valedictories these startling despatches throw a revealing light on how the British have viewed the world - and, unwittingly perhaps, on how the world has viewed the British.Praise for Parting Shots:''Parting Shots is unbuttoned, indiscreet and very funny'' Yorkshire Post''Fascinating, if sometimes uncomfortable, reading'' Financial Times''Very funny'' GuardianAfter working in the Foreign Office then serving as a Conservative MP, Matthew Parris joined The Times in 1988. He writes two weekly columns for The Times and one for the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Kingdom of Cain - Andrew Klavan

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Andrew Klavan explores how artists'' imaginative engagement with the darkness can point the way to living beautifully in the midst of a tragic world."Andrew Klavan''s book illuminates even as it explores the deepest darkness, finding truth and beauty in art born of unflinching confrontations with evil."--Daniel McCarthy, editor-in-chief, Modern AgeIn his USA Today bestselling The Truth and Beauty, Andrew Klavan explored how the work of great poets helps illuminate the truth of the gospels. Now, the award-winning screenwriter and crime novelist turns his attention to the dark side of human nature to discover how we might find joy and beauty in the world while still being clear-eyed about the evil found in it.The Kingdom of Cain looks at three murders in history--including the first murder, Cain''s killing of his brother, Abel--and at the art created from imaginative engagement with those horrific events by artists ranging from Fyodor Dostoevsky to Alfred Hitchcock.To make beauty out of the world as it is--shot through with evil and injustice and suffering--is the task not just of the artist but, Klavan argues, of every life rightly lived. Examining how that transformation occurs in art grants us a vision for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Stalin's Englishman: The Lives of Guy Burgess - Andrew Lownie

BY THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLER ENTITLED THE RISE AND FALL OF THE HOUSE OF YORK''Fantastically detailed . . . a very quick, absorbing read.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Andrew Lownie''s biography of Guy Burgess is that rare achievement - a historical biography of considerable political and human complexity that is also a page turner.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Surely the definitive account of one of the country''s most prominent traitors.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Guy Burgess was the most important, complex and fascinating of ''The Cambridge Spies'' - Maclean, Philby, Blunt - all brilliant young men recruited in the 1930s to betray their country to the Soviet Union. An engaging and charming companion to many, an unappealing, utterly ruthless manipulator to others, Burgess rose through academia, the BBC, the Foreign Office, MI5 and MI6, gaining access to thousands of highly sensitive secret documents which he passed to his Russian handlers.In this first full biography, Andrew Lownie shows us how even Burgess''s chaotic personal life of drunken philandering did nothing to stop his penetration and betrayal of the British Intelligence Service. Even when he was under suspicion, the fabled charm which had enabled many close personal relationships with influential Establishment figures (including Winston Churchill) prevented his exposure as a spy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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America's War for the Greater Middle East - Andrew J. Bacevich

LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • A searing reassessment of U.S. military policy in the Middle East over the past four decades from retired army colonel and New York Times bestselling author Andrew J. Bacevich, with a new afterword by the author From the end of World War II until 1980, virtually no American soldiers were killed in action while serving in the Greater Middle East. Since 1990, virtually no American soldiers have been killed in action anywhere else. What caused this shift? Andrew J. Bacevich, one of the country’s most respected voices on foreign affairs, offers an incisive critical history of this ongoing military enterprise—now more than thirty years old and with no end in sight. During the 1980s, Bacevich argues, a great transition occurred. As the Cold War wound down, the United States initiated a new conflict—a War for the Greater Middle East—that continues to the present day. The long twilight struggle with the Soviet Union had involved only occasional and sporadic fighting. But as this new war unfolded, hostilities became persistent. From the Balkans and East Africa to the Persian Gulf and Central Asia, U.S. forces embarked upon a seemingly endless series of campaigns across the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Drinking with the Valkyries - Andrew Jefford

“A new sort of literary gumption arrived on the scene with Andrew Jefford; a powerful blend of science and poetry. Here is a writer who does his interviews, delves deep into motives and methods, and then lets fly with whatever imagery he finds winging by.” Hugh Johnson (2019)Poet, philosopher, author, radio presenter and journalist, Andrew Jefford lives in France; but buried deep in one wine country what does he miss most about the rest? The answer: “Drinking young port. It’s the wine drinker’s equivalent of zorbing, wing-walking, base-jumping … you won’t fully understand it unless you have tasted it young, in its ‘Ride of the Valkyries’ stage, when it comes hurtling out of the glass and puts the screamers on you...”Andrew is the ideal companion for anyone wine-curious. In this collection of his essays, opinions and articles he shares his fascinating observations from half a century of discovery. For Andrew, wine should be listened to and admired, wherever it comes from; old-school pretensions turned on their head; style-points disdained; stellar prices dismissed; questions asked...

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The Smile of Thy Love - Andrew Bonar

This curated collection of material from Andrew Bonar is an ideal introduction to his work.Andrew Bonar was a nineteenth century Scottish minister who participated in many of the important ecclesiastical changes that happened between 1840 and 1890. He was a much–loved and highly admired man within the Scottish evangelical church. His words still challenge and encourage the Christian reader today. This short book includes a variety of material by and about Andrew Bonar, including:– a brief biography– a selection of his sayings– a pastoral letter to his congregation in Collace that he wrote from the Holy Land while on a visit there– a magazine article about visiting the sick– a sermon he preached on the love of the Father Beloved 19th Century Scottish ministerHardback gift bookIncludes short biography of Bonar

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The Bookshop of the World - Andrew Pettegree, Arthur der Weduwen

The untold story of how the Dutch conquered the European book market and became the world's greatest bibliophiles

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The New Long Life - Scott Andrew J., Lynda Gratton

A practical guide to how we can positively adapt to a changing world, from the internationally bestselling authors of The 100-Year Life'The London Business School professors Andrew J. Scott and Lynda Gratton have been predicting how society must adapt for years. Now they have a post-pandemic road map for us all' Sunday TimesSmart new technologies. Longer, healthier lives. Human progress has risen to great heights, but at the same time it has prompted anxiety about where we're heading. Are our jobs under threat? If we live to 100, will we ever really stop working? And how will this change the way we love, manage and learn from others?One thing is clear: advances in technology have not been matched by the necessary innovation to our social structures. In our era of unprecedented change, we haven't yet discovered new ways of living.Drawing from the fields of economics and psychology, Andrew J. Scott and Lynda Gratton offer a simple framework based on three fundamental principles (Narrate, Explore and Relate) to give you the tools to navigate the challenges ahead. The New Long Life is the essential guide to a longer, smarter, happier life.

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The Chief - Andrew Roberts

'Superb...his pages fizz with character and colour' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times 'Scholarly and very readable' Andrew Lycett, Spectator 'Energetic and hugely entertaining' A.N.Wilson, TLSThe definitive biography of Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, the first and greatest press magnate in history and the genius who invented modern popular journalism. The turn of the century was a period when the world was opening up in new and exciting ways – radio, telegrams, the advent of flight. With literacy and the right to vote extending across an ever-expanding populace, politics and journalism were embarking on a power struggle that continues unabated to this day. Lord Northcliffe rose to the challenges of this new world by employing cutting-edge technology, upending the outdated mores of traditional journalism and radically reshaping the very concept of ‘news’. He was a tough and uncompromising businessman, frequently levelled with charges of megalomania, but in The Chief Andrew Roberts puts Northcliffe’s ruthlessness in the context of a life of visionary business skill, journalistic brilliance, distinguished wartime public service and heartfelt patriotism. The man was, undoubtedly, a genius – albeit a flawed one. From a modest background, growing up on the outskirts of Dublin, by twenty-seven he presided over a magazine ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Love & Misadventure 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition - Lang Leav

An elegant hardcover collector's edition celebrating the 10th anniversary of the bestselling Love & Misadventure. This gorgeous gift book features a special foreword by Lang Leav and highly personal annotations interspersed throughout. Also included are newly colored artworks and a ribbon marker. Beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully conceived, this updated version of Love & Misadventure will take you on a rollercoaster ride through the highly relatable themes of love-from the initial butterflies, through to the soaring heights, and the devastating plunge. And, in the end, the message is one of hope.The journey from love to heartbreak to finding love again is personal yet universal. Lang Leav's evocative poetry speaks to the soul of anyone who has travelled along this path. Capturing the naivety, excitement, and pure joy of finding that special someone, and the mind-numbing despair when a relationship suddenly comes to an end. Leav has an unnerving ability to see deep inside the hearts and minds of her readers. Her talent for translating complex emotions with astonishing simplicity has won her a cult following of devoted modern poetry fans from all over the world. Lang Leav is an internationally bestselling poet, novelist and artist. Lang's words of love, loss, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Chief - Andrew Roberts

'Superb...his pages fizz with character and colour' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times 'Scholarly and very readable' Andrew Lycett, Spectator 'Energetic and hugely entertaining' A.N.Wilson, TLSThe definitive biography of Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, the first and greatest press magnate in history and the genius who invented modern popular journalism. The turn of the century was a period when the world was opening up in new and exciting ways – radio, telegrams, the advent of flight. With literacy and the right to vote extending across an ever-expanding populace, politics and journalism were embarking on a power struggle that continues unabated to this day. Lord Northcliffe rose to the challenges of this new world by employing cutting-edge technology, upending the outdated mores of traditional journalism and radically reshaping the very concept of ‘news’. He was a tough and uncompromising businessman, frequently levelled with charges of megalomania, but in The Chief Andrew Roberts puts Northcliffe’s ruthlessness in the context of a life of visionary business skill, journalistic brilliance, distinguished wartime public service and heartfelt patriotism. The man was, undoubtedly, a genius – albeit a flawed one. From a modest background, growing up on the outskirts of Dublin, by twenty-seven he presided over a magazine ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Battle for Newcastle United - Andrew Nagy

Funny and poignant coming-of-age story about a life spent following one of England''s most brilliantly chaotic football clubs – Newcastle United.Debut book by Andrew Nagy, journalist for GQ, Esquire and Men''s Health.Andrew was only 16 in 1992 and, as the UK stormed into its most hedonistic decade since the ''60s, he was on a swashbuckling adventure of his own, supporting the new Premier League''s most exciting football team.A must-read for all Magpies fans, The Battle for Newcastle United includes:A riveting dual timeline narrative – encompassing both the 1990s and modern day football – packed with warm nostalgia and current crisis pointsTales of fake sheikhs and foul-mouthed gaffers, superstar signings and downright shady dealings, gun-toting Colombians and mysterious Uruguayans, relegation and promotionVarious laugh-out-loud moments – not least the author''s account of a dodgy B&B on semi-final weekend that gave rise to an elderly lady honeypot situationA frank look at negligent ownership, state control and football obsessionStarring the unadulterated joy of Kevin Keegan''s Entertainers and the soulless trudge of Mike Ashley''s zombified Magpies, this book is about why we fall in love with football … and a warning about what can happen when that love is pushed to the very limit.

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Stories and Sentences 1: English Edition - Lang Andrew, Róbert Hodoši - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Stories and Sentences 1: English Edition is an engaging audiobook! Dive into 17 timeless fairy tales and fables, including classics like The Three Bears, The Ugly Duckling, and Little Red Riding Hood, perfect for sparking imagination and building English skills.Ideal for young learners aged 3-6 and up, this A2-level (CEFR) collection offers simple, accessible language with 1700 sentences for listening practice. Each story ends with thoughtful morals on kindness, courage, and honesty, making it a fun way to learn values while improving pronunciation and vocabulary. Great for English students in Slovakia, Czechia, or anywhere - listen, learn, and enjoy!

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