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From Norman Davies, the acclaimed author of Europe: A History, comes the magical history of Europe''s lost realms, selected as a Book of the Year by the Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph, New Statesman, Independent, Guardian and Financial Times.Europe''s history is littered with kingdoms, duchies, empires and republics which have now disappeared but which were once fixtures on the map of their age. What happened to the once-great Mediterranean ''Empire of Aragon''? Where did the half-forgotten kingdoms of Burgundy go? Which current nations will one day become a distant memory too? This original and enthralling book peers through the cracks of history to discover the stories of lost realms across the centuries.''Dazzling, provocative and brilliant'' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times, Books of the Year ''A luminous account ... there are few better ways of understanding the multilayered splendours and horrors of Europe''s past than through the pages of this wise, humane and unfailingly engaging book'' John Adamson, Sunday Telegraph''Vanished Kingdoms is great history and also great art. It is written with verve, passion and profound empathy'' David Marquand, New Statesman, Books of the Year''A magnificent achievement. Brocaded with scholarship, the book is unlikely ever to be equalled'' Ian Thomson, Independent

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Surprisingly little known, the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-20 was to change the course of twentieth-century history. In White Eagle, Red Star, Norman Davies gives a full account of the War, with its dramatic climax in August 1920 when the Red Army - sure of victory and pledged to carry the Revolution across Europe to ''water our horses on the Rhine'' - was crushed by a devastating Polish attack. Since known as the ''miracle on the Vistula'', it remains one of the most decisive battles of the Western world. Drawing on both Polish and Russian sources, Norman Davies illustrates the narrative with documentary material which hitherto has not been readily available and shows how the War was far more an ''episode'' in East European affairs, but largely determined the course of European history for the next twenty years or more.

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The image of Poland has once again been impressed on European consciousness. Norman Davies provides a key to understanding the modern Polish crisis in this lucid and authoritative description of the nation''s history. Beginning with the period since 1945, he travels back in time to highlight the long-term themes and traditions which have influenced present attitudes.His evocative account reveals Poland as the heart of Europe in more than the geographical sense. It is a country where Europe''s ideological conflicts are played out in their most acute form: as recent events have emphasized, Poland''s fate is of vital concern to European civilization as a whole.This revised and updated edition tackles and analyses the issues arising from the fall of the Eastern Block, and looks at Poland''s future within a political climate of democracy and free market.

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Europe – and the question of whether to stay in or leave – has dominated British politics for the last three years. Yet how much do you really know about the Continent?From the Ice Age to the Cold War, from Reykjavik to the Volga, from Minos to Margaret Thatcher, Norman Davies tells the entire story of Europe in a single volume. Discover the most ambitious history of the continent ever undertaken.‘Any European or world citizen should read this… History that illuminates the present day’ Big Issue

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The story of Central Europe is anything but simple. As the region located between East and West, it has always been endowed with a rich variety of migrants, and has repeatedly been the scene of nomadic invasions, mixed settlements and military conquests. In order to present a portrait of Central Europe, Norman Davies and Roger Moorhouse have made a case study of one of its most colourful cities, the former German Breslau, which became the Polish Wroclaw after the Second World War. The traditional capital of the province of Silesia rose to prominence a thousand years ago as a trading centre and bishopric in Piast Poland. It became the second city of the kingdom of Bohemia, a major municipality of the Habsburg lands, and then a Residenzstadt of the kingdom of Prussia. The third largest city of nineteenth-century Germany, its population reached one million before the bitter siege by the Soviet Army in 1945 wrought almost total destruction. Since then Wroclaw has risen from the ruins of war and is once again a thriving regional centre. The history of Silesia''s main city is more than a fascinating tale in its own right. It embodies all the experiences which have made ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this brilliant narrative of the Warsaw Uprising, British historian Norman Davies offers a stirring account of one of the defining moments of the 20th century. 1944. WWII was tearing Europe apart. To the Wehrmacht, Nazi-occupied Warsaw represented the the last line of defence against the advancing Red Army. So, when the Red Army reached the river Vistula, the people of Warsaw believed that liberation had come. The city waited for salvation. Little did it know, it was in the eye of a storm.Instead of liberating, the Soviets remained where they were, allowing the Wehrmacht time to regroup and Hitler to order that the city of Warsaw be razed to the ground. For 63 days the Resistance fought on in the cellars and the sewers. Defenceless citizens were slaughtered in their tens of thousands. One by one the city''s monuments were reduced to rubble, watched by Soviet troops on the other bank of the river.Vividly and authoritatively told by one of our greatest historians, Rising ''44 is the poignant narrative of Warsaw''s 63 days.

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Human history is a tale not just of constant change, but of perpetual restlessness. In Beneath Another Sky the esteemed historian Norman Davies embarks upon a journey round the world to show the layers of experience that underpin our present - and brilliantly complicate our view of the past. ''If you are someone, or know someone, who is romanced by stamps, or maps, or names, or journeys, or plaques, then I recommend this book to you. I loved it. It deserves a shelf of its own'' David Aaronovitch, The Times''Rich, thought-stirring and deeply engaging'' John Gray, New Statesman''Gripping, enthralling, a great read ... a fragrant stew of history, literature and travel spiced with digression, detective work and dabs of humour'' Sarah Wheeler, Observer

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Rebel Spring is the second title in the gripping New York Times bestselling series, Falling Kingdoms. Perfect for fans of George RR Martin''s Game of Thrones.Auranos has fallen. The three kingdoms are united. But in Mytica not everyone is on the same side - and for the victor a dark magic beckons.Cleo is a prisoner, forced to watch the evil King Gaius lie to her people.Lucia is haunted by the deadly magic her father cast to capture the kingdoms. Jonas and his rebel army are ready to fight.King Gaius is building a road through the Forbidden Mountains; tunnelling towards the Watcher''s Sanctuary. Little does he know that what happens next will change the face of the land forever. It is what the rebels have been waiting for.''Once you are drawn into Falling Kingdoms'' vividly imagined landscape, you won''t ever want to leave it!'' Mizz''From an opening dripping with blood, magic, and betrayal through complex interweaving plots detailing treachery, deceit, and forbidden love, this novel is the first in a projected series that will immediately engage readers and keep them intrigued'' BooklistAlso Available:Falling Kingdoms (Book 1)About the Author:Morgan Rhodes is the pen name for a popular author of urban fantasy. This ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An essential overview of great kingdoms in African history and their legacies, written by world-leading experts. From the ancient Nile Valley to the savannas of medieval West Africa, the highlands of Ethiopia and on to the forests, lakes and grasslands to the south, African civilizations have given rise to some of the world’s most impressive kingdoms. Yet Africa’s history is often little known beyond the devastation wrought by the slave trade and European colonial rule. In this groundbreaking new book, nine leading historians of Africa take a fresh look at these great kingdoms and empires over five thousand years of recorded history. How was kingship forged in Africa and how did it operate? Was dynastic power maintained by consent or by coercion? Did kings – and queens – display and project that power for all to see, or did they hide it away, as beneath the fringed crowns that concealed the faces of sacred Yoruba rulers? In what ways have African peoples themselves recorded, celebrated and critiqued the deeds of their kings? Great Kingdoms of Africa explores some of the most important questions in the continent’s deep past. As elsewhere in the world, absolute monarchy in Africa has been on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Norman the Slug is looking for a perfect shell—but can he find his match? Find out in the super sparkly anniversary edition of this much-loved Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet classic! Norman is a slug who longs to be a snail—if only he could find the right shell! He tries a tennis ball, an apple, and even an alarm clock but none of them feels quite right. Until one day, Norman stumbles upon a doughnut! What could be better than that? But is that sweet shell really the perfect fit? From Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, the bestselling, award-winning creators of Barry the Fish with Fingers, I Need a Wee and Supertato!Perfect for fans of Oi Frog! Praise for Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell: 'With similarly bold illustration, eye-catching cover and simple text [as Barry the Fish with Fingers] this has the potential to be another hit.' The Bookseller 'Lovely glittery illustrations and simple text make this a must for pre-schoolers.' The Daily Mail 'A fantastically bold and fun picture book that will teach children the importance of accepting who you are.' Junior News and Mail 'Norman's antics are superbly illustrated in a bold, decorative style and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Norman the Slug is looking for a perfect shell—but can he find his match? Find out in this “fantastically bold and fun picture book that will teach children the importance of accepting who you are” (Junior News and Mail). Norman is a slug who longs to be a snail—if only he could find the right shell! He tries a tennis ball, an apple, and even an alarm clock but none of them feels quite right. Until one day, Norman stumbles upon a doughnut! What could be better than that? But is that sweet shell really the perfect fit? From Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, the bestselling, award-winning creators of Barry the Fish with Fingers, I Need a Wee and Supertato!Perfect for fans of Oi Frog! Praise for Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell: 'With similarly bold illustration, eye-catching cover and simple text [as Barry the Fish with Fingers] this has the potential to be another hit.' The Bookseller 'Lovely glittery illustrations and simple text make this a must for pre-schoolers.' The Daily Mail 'A fantastically bold and fun picture book that will teach children the importance of accepting who you are.' Junior News and Mail 'Norman's antics are superbly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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'Intense, insightful and impossible to put down' CAZ FREAR When you go looking for a new start, make sure you don't find a nightmare instead. The Kane family, Lorcan, Naiyana and their young son, relocate from Perth to Kallayee, an abandoned mining town in the Great Victoria Desert to start over again, free from their chequered past. The town seems like the perfect getaway: Peaceful. Quiet. Remote. Somewhere they won’t be found. But life in Kallayee isn’t quite as straightforward as they hope. There are noises in the earth, mysterious shadows and tracks in the dust, as if the town is coming back to life. But the family won’t leave. No one can talk sense into them. And now, no one can talk to them at all. They’ve simply vanished. Now it's up to Detective Emmaline Taylor to find them… before it’s too late. ** Praise for Vanished ** ‘Delargy manages to turn the wide-open deserted Outback into something intensely claustrophobic and chilling’ Russ Thomas ‘Vanished is a gripping tale of greed and betrayal, burning with tension under a harsh Australian sun’ Caz Frear 'Brilliantly atmospheric . . . with a sense of menace that pervades every page' Kate Rhodes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Brittany and Normandy, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It''s sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.Inside this Brittany and Normandy travel book, you''ll find:Regional deep dive – coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each oneItinerary samples – designed for various durations and interestsPractical information – tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and moreExpert recommendations – insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activitiesSeasonal tips – when to go to Brittany and Normandy, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect tripMust-See pick – a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - The Inter-Celtic Festival, Rouen, le Grand Éléphant, The Seine, The Megaliths of Carnac, Memories of d-Day, Giverny, The Dance of Death, Château Gaillard, The Bayeux Tapestry, The Cliffs at Étretat, A Boat Trip to the Îsle de SeinNavigational maps – colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The debut novel from the triple Hugo Award-winning N. K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth Season***WINNER of the Locus Award for Best First Novel******WINNER of the RT Reviewer''s Choice Award******Shortlisted for the Tiptree, the Crawford, the Nebula, the Hugo, the World Fantasy, the David Gemmell and the Goodreads Readers'' Choice Awards***Yeine Darr is an outcast from the barbarian north. But when her mother dies under mysterious circumstances, she is summoned to the majestic city of Sky - a palace above the clouds where gods'' and mortals'' lives are intertwined. There, to her shock, Yeine is named one of the potential heirs to the king. But the throne of the Hundred Thousand Kingdoms is not easily won, and Yeine is thrust into a vicious power struggle with a pair of cousins she never knew she had. As she fights for her life, she draws ever closer to the secrets of her mother''s death and her family''s bloody history. But it''s not just mortals who have secrets worth hiding and Yeine will learn how perilous the world can be when love and hate - and gods and mortals - are bound inseparably.The Inheritance Trilogy begins with The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, continues in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Závěsné svítidlo AZzardo AZ4180 Norman XL černá – moderní LED osvětlení pro interiérZávěsné svítidlo AZzardo Norman XL AZ4180 je designový prvek, který zaujme v každém moderním interiéru. Elegantní kombinace černé a chromové barvy spolu s precizním zpracováním z kvalitního kovu dodává svítidlu nadčasový vzhled. Díky svým rozměrům 1300 × 1045 × 55 mm se ideálně hodí nad jídelní stůl, do obývacího pokoje, pracovny nebo kuchyně.Vlastnosti a výhody závěsného svítidla AZzardo Norman XL Moderní design: Minimalistická linie a precizní povrchová úprava černé a chromové barvy. Efektivní osvětlení: Světelný tok 1740 lm a teplá bílá barva (3000 K) vytváří příjemnou atmosféru pro každodenní použití. Oboustranné svícení: Světlo je vyzařováno směrem nahoru i dolů, což zajišťuje rovnoměrné prosvětlení prostoru. Integrovaný LED zdroj: Úsporný LED modul s příkonem 29 W je součástí svítidla, není potřeba dokupovat žárovky. Naklápěcí difuzor: Umožňuje nastavit směr světla dle potřeby. Bezpečné použití v interiéru: Krytí IP20 je ideální pro suché prostory.Technické parametry Příkon: 29 W Světelný tok: 1740 lm Teplota barvy: 3000 K (teplá bílá) Energetická třída: G Krytí: IP20 Materiál: Kov Barva: Černá / Chromová Rozměry: 1300 × 1045 × 55 mm Index podání barev (CRI): >80 Ra Napájení: 220–240 V Stmívatelnost: NeDoporučení architektaZávěsné svítidlo Norman XL perfektně ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Bodové svítidlo Rabalux Norman GU10 – funkční a elegantní řešení pro váš interiérBodové svítidlo Rabalux Norman 5992 v saténově chromovém provedení je ideální volbou pro ty, kteří hledají univerzální a moderní osvětlení do obytných i komerčních prostor. Kombinuje precizní zpracování kovového těla s nadčasovým designem, který snadno sladíte s většinou interiérů. Díky dvěma nastavitelným hlavicím můžete světelný tok cílit přesně tam, kde potřebujete – ať už jde o pracovní kout, galerii či kuchyňskou linku.Klíčové vlastnosti svítidla Rabalux Norman Počet světelných zdrojů: 2 x GU10 (žárovky nejsou součástí balení) Maximální příkon: 2 × 50 W (celkem 100 W) Barva a materiál: Saténová chromová, kov Rozměry: Délka 350 mm, výška 80 mm, hloubka 130 mm Stupeň krytí: IP20 – určeno do interiéru Stupeň ochrany: I (nutný ochranný vodič) Instalace na strop nebo stěnu Bez LED technologie – možnost volby úsporných LED žárovek GU10Proč zvolit bodové svítidlo Norman?Díky směrovým hlavicím je svítidlo maximálně variabilní – můžete jej použít pro osvícení konkrétních zón v místnosti, například pracovní plochy nebo uměleckých děl. Saténová chromová povrchová úprava zajišťuje moderní a elegantní vzhled, který se skvěle hodí do minimalistických i klasických interiérů.Technické informace Patice: GU10 (doporučujeme použít LED žárovky pro maximální úsporu energie) Napětí: 230V, 50Hz Hmotnost: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell is BACK in this fabulously festive Christmas caper from the creators of the bestselling SUPERTATO series! When a sack of presents lands - THWACK - right by Norman's stocking he is overcome with excitement. He really must have been a very good slug this year. But after a frenzy of unwrapping he spots a label - and realises that none of the presents were meant for him, but had in fact fallen off Father Christmas's sleigh. Norman knows he has to get the presents to the family they're meant for - but how can he manage it on time? Can one little slug save Christmas?Also starring Norman the Slug:Norman the Slug with the Silly ShellAlso by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet:Supertato Supertato: Veggies Assemble Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run! Supertato: Evil Pea Rules! Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom Supertato: Carnival Catastro-Pea Supertato: Bubbly Troubly (coming March 2021)Supertato Sticker Book Supertato Super Squad Supertato Sticker Skills (coming May 2021)Barry the Fish with Fingers Barry the Fish with Fingers and the Hairy Scary Monster No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom No-Bot the Robot's New Bottom Keith the Cat with the Magic Hat Doug the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Book of Norman: Norman Sunshine / A Life in Art, brings together more than seven decades of the American artist Norman Sunshine’s painting, sculpture, pencil, charcoal, and digital work, all deftly interwoven into his remarkable life story. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Sunshine began as an illustrator for the entertainment industry and the New York Times, eventually moving into advertising, where he authored some of the most recognizable campaigns of the 1970s. He quickly drew acclaim as a painter of southern California’s soft geometry and quiet loneliness. After moving back to the East Coast, his practice expanded: sometimes through distinctively experimental, Cezanne-like still-lifes, sometimes capturing the austerity of the New England winter, but always developing a visual language equally attuned to the psychological and physical spaces he inhabited. The Book of Norman is both a memoir of the social and artistic worlds of post-war America and a deep reflection on a life devoted to making art. The art critic Donald Kuspit said of Sunshine’s work that it is, “a classical example of dynamic equilibrium.” That statement is also true of the artist himself.

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AZzardo Norman XL AZ1686 závěsné svítidlo – dřevo & chrom pro moderní interiérZávěsné svítidlo AZzardo Norman XL představuje jedinečné spojení přírodního dřeva a moderního kovového designu v chromové úpravě. Díky své délce 104,5 cm a výraznému tvaru je ideální volbou pro osvětlení jídelních stolů, kuchyní, obývacích pokojů i pracoven. Minimalistická linie a variabilní naklápěcí difuzor umožňují přesné nasměrování světla podle aktuální potřeby.Hlavní výhody a vlastnosti Moderní design – elegantní kombinace světlého dřeva a chromových prvků zapadne do současných i přírodních interiérů. Oboustranný světelný výstup – svítidlo vyzařuje světlo nahoru i dolů, což zajišťuje komfortní osvětlení celé místnosti. Integrovaný LED zdroj – vysoká účinnost, okamžitý start a minimální údržba. Teplota chromatičnosti 3000 K – příjemné teplé bílé světlo pro domácí pohodu. Světelný tok 1740 lm – dostatečný výkon pro kvalitní osvětlení středně velkých ploch. Variabilní instalace – nastavitelná výška závěsu až 1300 mm. Krytí IP20 – vhodné pro suché interiéry.Technické parametry Příkon: 29 W Napětí: 220–240 V Světelný tok: 1740 lm Teplota barvy: 3000 K (teplá bílá) Energetická třída: G Materiál: dřevo / kov Barva: světlé dřevo / chrom Rozměry: výška 1300 mm, šířka 1045 mm, délka 55 mm Stupeň krytí: IP20 Zdroj světla: integrovaný LED (není možné stmívat) Záruka: 2 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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New York Times best-selling creator Ryan T. Higgins follows up the much-lauded NORMAN DIDN''T DO IT! with this hilarious sequel about answering the call (and smell) of adventure.Norman is a porcupine. Norman’s best friend is Mildred. Mildred is a tree.They have favorite things they do together, day after day. When Norman wakes one morning and wants to try something new, he’s frustrated to learn that Mildred has other plans. So Norman storms off. On his own. Without Mildred. Can their friendship survive? With his signature humor and heart, Ryan T. Higgins explores the joy of independence and the power of best friendship.

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This Norman England c1066-c1100 Student Book is part of the popular Oxford AQA GCSE History (9-1) series and has been approved by AQA. Updated as part of our commitment to the inclusive presentation of diverse histories, we''ve created this Norman England-specific book from our popular British Depth Studies Second Edition Student Book to cover exactly and only what your students need to succeed in their AQA Paper 2 exam. Developed by an expert team with a wealth of teaching, examining and authoring experience, this revised book guides students through the major aspects of Norman rule at the required depth and detail, with accessible and informative support for Historic Environments. Carefully selected interpretations and sources give students the opportunity to analyse and evaluate different perspectives on the past in context. Practice Questions, Study Tips and the How to... pages help students thoroughly prepare for the AQA exam questions; the differentiated Work questions build up essential skills, while Extension features challenge students to investigate the history more deeply.This title is perfect for use alongside the Norman England Revision Guide: 9780198432845. A Teacher Handbook is also available covering all 16 AQA GCSE History options: 9780198370185.This title is also available as eBook: 9781382045162.

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Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people.Norman had always been perfectly normal . . . until the day he grew a pair of wings!Norman loves his new wings, and has the most fun ever trying them out high in the sky. But then he has to go in for dinner. What will his parents think? What will everyone else think? Norman feels the safest plan is to cover his wings with a big coat.But hiding the thing that makes you different proves tricky and upsetting. Can Norman ever truly be himself?This is the second book in Tom Percival''s Big Bright Feelings series to become available as a board book - the perfect size for little hands!

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Let Secret Normandy guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Normandy guide book. Featuring over 150 unusual and unfamiliar locations, our local experts will show you the well-hidden treasures and hidden places of this amazing region in France. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike.Visit an artist’s studio set up in a castle, discover chapels built inside a millennial oak, pour calvados on a grave in the village of Camembert, pay your respects at a site where the Virgin Mary has made a score of apparitions, decipher the alchemical decorations at Hôtel d’Escoville in Caen, examine a historic pool for washing down horses, seek out the work of a Freemason architect in Rouen cathedral. Far from the crowds and the usual clichés, Normandy is a reserve of well-concealed treasures that only reveal themselves to those residents or visitors who wander off the beaten track.An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Normandy well, or those who would like to discover the hidden face of the region.

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**From the co-author of the No.1 bestselling Wilbur Smith novel, WAR CRY*The Conqueror will rise...The Leopards of Normandy trilogy continues with DUKE, as William of Normandy inherits his father''s title and assumes command of his lands. David Churchill''s ''exciting mix of medieval betrayal, violence and sex'' (Wilbur Smith) is sure to enthral fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.Normandy, 1037. Sparks fly from clashing swords as the game of thrones plays out in bloodshed. Of those named guardian to the boy Duke, all seek advantage and power. Most wish the boy dead. Some will go to any lengths to make it happen.Across the sea, the struggle for the English crown has seen Queen Emma''s beloved son killed. She has two more sons waiting in the wings but Godwin, Earl of Wessex - kingmaker and arch manipulator - has other plans.As the noble families of Europe murder each other in their lust for power and fortune, the boy stands apart.His name is William. His destiny is to conquer.Don''t miss the final instalment of The Leopards of Normandy trilogy, as Duke William prepares to take England by storm in CONQUEROR. What readers are saying about DUKE:''To read a novel linked by actual ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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For a long time, the Norman Conquest has been viewed as a turning point in English history; an event which transformed English identity, sovereignty, kingship, and culture. The years between 1066 and 1086 saw the largest transfer of property ever seen in English History, comparable in scale, if not greater, than the revolutions in France in 1789 and Russia in 1917. This transfer and the means to achieve it had a profound effect upon the English and Welsh landscape, an impact that is clearly visible almost 1,000 years afterwards.Although there have been numerous books examining different aspects of the British landscape, this is the first to look specifically at the way in which the Normans shaped our towns and countryside. The castles, abbeys, churches and cathedrals built in the new Norman Romanesque style after 1066 represent the most obvious legacy of what was effectively a colonial take-over of England. Such phenomena furnished a broader landscape that was fashioned to intimidate and demonstrate the Norman dominance of towns and villages.The devastation that followed the Conquest, characterized by the ‘Harrying of the North’, had a long-term impact in the form of new planned settlements and agriculture. The imposition of Forest Laws, restricting ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Kniha – autor George R.R. Martin, 368 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá - autor George R.R. Martin, 368 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá A century before A GAME OF THRONES, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS compiles the first three official prequel novellas to George R.R. Martin’s ongoing masterwork, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE. Before Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne there was Dunk and Egg. A young, naive but courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals – in stature if not experience. Tagging along with him is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg – whose true identity must be hidden from all he and Dunk encounter: for in reality he is Aegon Targaryen, and one day he will be king. Improbable heroes though they be, great destinies lie ahead for Dunk and Egg; as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits. A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS brings together for the first time...

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GLO GAMING PUZZLE: THE WITCHER 3 NORTHERN KINGDOMS EAN: 5908305242994 Pro herní fanoušky Série GLO GAMING je určena pro všechny, kteří chtějí prohloubit svůj zážitek ze hry. The Witcher 3: The Northern Kingdoms Objevte, kde se odehrávají dobrodružství Geralta. Tato puzzle vás provede mapou Království severu. Vlastnosti: Jedinečná grafika od tvůrců hry Vysoce kvalitní zpracování díky nejnovějším tiskovým technologiím Dokonalé lícování dílků Výrazné, syté barvy Odolnost proti ohybu Puzzle s efektem plátna pro snížení odrazu světla Výrobce s renomé v EU Specifikace: Velikost po složení: 68,3x 48cm Počet dílků: 1000 ks

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Central Europe is not just a space on a map but also a region of shared experience - of mutual borrowings, impositions and misapprehensions. From the Roman Empire onwards, it has been the target of invasion from the east. In the Middle Ages, Central Europeans cast their eastern foes as 'the dogmen'. They would later become the Turks, Swedes, Russians and Soviets, all of whom pulled the region apart and remade it according to their own vision.Competition among Europe's Middle Kingdoms yielded repeated cultural effervescences. This was the first home of the High Renaissance outside Italy, the cradle of the Reformation, the starting point of the Enlightenment, Romanticism, the symphony and modern nationalism. It was a permanent battleground too for religious and political ideas.Most recent histories of Central Europe confine themselves to the lands in between Germany and Russia, homing in on Poland, Hungary, and what is now the Czech Republic. This new history embraces the whole of Central Europe, including the German lands as well as Ukraine and Switzerland. The story of Europe's Middle Kingdoms is a reminder of Central Europe's precariousness, of its creativity and turbulence, and of the common cultural trends that make these lands so distinctive.

Objev podobné jako The Middle Kingdoms - Martyn Rady

''Brilliantly entertaining and original'' C.L. Taylor''A standout book'' Rosie WalshFrom the Sunday Times-bestselling author Rowan Coleman, comes a special new series featuring the Brontë sisters, written under the name Bella EllisYorkshire, 1845, and dark rumours are spreading across the moors. Everything indicates that Mrs Elizabeth Chester of Chester Grange has been brutally murdered in her home - but nobody can find her body.As the dark murmurs reach Emily, Anne and Charlotte Brontë, the sisters are horrified, yet intrigued. Before they know it, the siblings become embroiled in the quest to find the vanished bride, sparking their imaginations but placing their lives at great peril . . .Loved The Vanished Bride? Pre-order The Diabolical Bones, the next book in the Brontë Mysteries series now!Praise for The Vanished Bride:''Evocative and utterly enchanting'' Sarah Hilary''A gripping, twisty mystery'' Angela Clarke''A splendid adventure'' Guardian''A treat from start to finish'' Jane Casey''Happily, more Brontë mysteries are to be expected'' TLS

Objev podobné jako The Vanished Bride - Bella Ellis

The Battle of The Kingdoms takes place in the Royal Amphitheatre of Luella and the winner is awarded the newly discovered Island. Prince Yalem from the Kingdom of Yistyyim aids Prince Zaaki in the preparations of the Battle of The Kingdoms. An unexpected visitor from Prince ZaakiÂ’s past returns to cause mayhem in the lead up to and during the momentous battle. More surprising events take place during the battle and the Goddesses attend with some of the children from the TransM school to support and help Prince Zaaki. Goddess Lulu and Goddess Ella invite Prince Zaaki to the TransM school to watch Charon and Karena use their special gifts to help guide a soul from one body into another. Prince Zaaki learns about the hidden stages of a soul and continues his journey in understanding the hidden meaning and purpose of life.

Objev podobné jako Prince Zaaki and the Momentous Battle of the Kingdoms - Heba Hamzeh

''This may be the greatest tale of the ancient world. Hugely enjoyable'' CONN IGGULDEN''Excellent . . . scintillating'' THE TIMESForging Kingdoms is the fifth book in a huge, brutal and bloodthirsty series about the fight to regain Alexander the Great''s empire after his untimely death. From the shattered empire, five kingdoms are emerging.Seleukos, triumphant in the capture of Babylon, now faces the challenge of holding onto his hard-won prize. One-eyed Antigonos and his son are newly reconciled and both hungry for revenge.But Antigonos has foes of his own. Driven by vengeance, widowed Artonis sides with Ptolemy, planning to thwart the one-eyed brute. The key to their success is Herakles, the sixteen-year-old illegitimate son of Alexander. To see him crowned, they will not only need an army but also to eliminate Kassandros, a powerful rival with his own designs on the throne of Macedon. Meanwhile in the north, Lysimachus broods.As loyalties shift like sand and political ambitions run rife, the stage is set for the greatest war in the ancient world. Who will win the fight for the greatest Kingdom in the ancient world? Let the games begin . . .

Objev podobné jako Forging Kingdoms - Robert Fabbri

Shortlisted for Children's Travel Book of the Year, Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2023 On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms, phantom islands and even legendary continents once sought by explorers but now believed to be mythical. For centuries, people have dreamed of finding the lost worlds of Atlantis, El Dorado and the Seven Cities of Gold. As well as shedding light on these famously elusive places, this atlas contains maps and captivating illustrations to illuminate lesser-known destinations, from the lost island of Hy-Brasil to the desert city of Zerzura. You will learn about rich mythologies from different cultures, from the Aztecs to the ancient Britons, from the Greek legends to Japanese folklore. Most of the places in this book have never been found, but within these pages you will succeed where the adventurers of the past were thwarted. Learn about ancient maps, age-old manuscripts and cryptic carvings that reveal clues to the whereabouts of these lost kingdoms. The journey will transport you to thoroughly other-worldly places. From bestselling author Emily Hawkinscomes this whimsical blend of myth and history, fact and fantasy. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of young adventurers everywhere.

Objev podobné jako An Atlas of Lost Kingdoms - Emily Hawkins

Super sleuth Sister Fidelma returns in THE MONK WHO VANISHED, the seventh historical mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of VALLEY OF THE SHADOW, THE SPIDER''S WEB and many more.PRAISE FOR THE SISTER FIDELMA SERIES: ''The background detail is brilliantly defined . . . wonderfully evocative'' The Times, ''A brilliant and beguiling heroine. Immensely appealing'' Publishers Weekly The Abbey of Imleach, in the south-west Irish kingdom of Muman, now rivals Armagh as the centre of the faith in Ireland. For the founder of the abbey was none other than St Ailbe, the man who brought Christianity to Muman, converted its king and baptised him at Cashel in AD448.But now, calamity has struck the community of the abbey. Not only has an elderly monk suddenly disappeared, but the holy relics of St Ailbe have also vanished. These sacred relics are not just the concern of the abbey''s community but are a priceless icon and political symbol of the entire kingdom. So who would have dared to take them?Sister Fidelma, together with Saxon Brother Eadulf, are asked to investigate. It seems there is more to the disappearances than meets the eye; much more. Fidelma gradually uncovers a sinister conspiracy, in which the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Monk who Vanished (Sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 7) - Peter Tremayne

"Three Kingdoms" tells the story of the fateful last reign of the Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 220) when the Chinese empire was divided into three warring kingdoms. This text provides Volume I of the complete and unabridged translation.

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Nástěnné svítidlo Azzardo AZ1684 Norman White Wall LModerní minimalistické osvětlení pro interiérNástěnné svítidlo Azzardo Norman Wall L (AZ1684) je skvělou volbou pro ty, kdo hledají elegantní a funkční řešení osvětlení do moderního interiéru. Díky svému čistému bílému designu a úzkému profilu o délce 44,2 cm se perfektně hodí do obývacího pokoje, ložnice, pracovny nebo kanceláře. Klíčové vlastnosti Rozměry: 80 × 442 × 34 mm Barva: bílá Materiál: kov Světelný tok: 1020 lm Teplota světla: 3000 K (teplá bílá) Technologie: integrovaný LED zdroj Příkon: 17 W Krytí: IP20 – určeno pouze pro vnitřní použití Napájení: 220–240 V Směr svícení: nahoru i dolů (přímé i nepřímé osvětlení stěny) Stmívatelnost: není možné stmívat Energetická třída: GProč zvolit svítidlo Norman White Wall L?Toto svítidlo patří do kategorie moderních nástěnných světel, která přinášejí nejen efektivní osvětlení, ale také designový akcent do jakéhokoliv prostoru. Díky vyzařování světla nahoru i dolů vytváří příjemnou atmosféru bez oslnění. Integrovaný LED zdroj garantuje dlouhou životnost a bezúdržbový provoz.Doporučujeme využít svítidlo například jako doplňkové osvětlení v relaxační zóně, u postele nebo jako decentní světelný prvek na chodbě či v kanceláři.Trust badges & garance Záruka: 2 roky Certifikace: CEFAQ Je svítidlo vhodné do koupelny? Svítidlo má krytí IP20, proto je určeno pouze ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nástěnné LED svítidlo Azzardo Norman Wall XL bílá – moderní akcent pro váš interiérNástěnné svítidlo Azzardo Norman Wall XL (AZ1888) představuje ideální volbu pro milovníky moderního, čistého designu a kvalitního osvětlení. Jeho elegantní bílá povrchová úprava a minimalistické linie perfektně doplní obývací pokoj, ložnici, pracovnu i kancelář. Díky délce 60,3 cm skvěle osvětluje prostor a zároveň působí jako designový prvek na stěně.Klíčové vlastnosti svítidla Norman Wall XL Integrovaný LED zdroj s příkonem 23 W – okamžitě plný výkon, dlouhá životnost. Světelný tok 1215 lm – příjemné a dostatečně silné světlo. Barva světla 3000 K – teplá bílá pro útulnou atmosféru. Oboustranné vyzařování (nahoru i dolů) – efektní akcentace stěny. Kvalitní kovové tělo s bílou povrchovou úpravou – vysoká odolnost a snadná údržba. Rozměry: 80 × 603 × 34 mm – štíhlý profil ideální i do menších prostor. Stupeň krytí IP20 – vhodné pro vnitřní použití. Energetická třída G – moderní LED technologie s důrazem na úspornost (viz energetický štítek). Napájení 220–240 V – přímé připojení do sítě.Doporučení architektaToto nástěnné svítidlo doporučuji jako ambientní nebo doplňkové osvětlení v moderních interiérech. Perfektní volba například nad pohovku, do čtecího koutku, k zvýraznění architektonických detailů, nebo pro decentní nasvícení stěny v pracovně. Díky své ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Azzardo AZ4177 NORMAN WALL L BLACK – Moderní nástěnné LED svítidloNástěnné svítidlo Azzardo NORMAN WALL L BLACK představuje stylové a funkční řešení osvětlení pro moderní interiéry. Jeho jednoduché linie a matná černá povrchová úprava podtrhnou design každého obývacího pokoje, ložnice, pracovny či kanceláře. Svítidlo je vyrobeno z kvalitního kovu v kombinaci s akrylovým plastem, což zajišťuje dlouhou životnost a snadnou údržbu.Klíčové vlastnosti svítidla Rozměry: 8 x 44,2 x 3,4 cm (výška x šířka x hloubka) Barva: černá Materiál: kov / akrylový plast Příkon: 17 W (integrovaný LED zdroj) Světelný tok: 1020 lm Teplota chromatičnosti: 3000 K (teplá bílá) Směr svícení: nahoru i dolů Stupeň krytí: IP20 – vhodné pouze do interiéru Energetická třída: G Zdroj světla součástí: ano – LED nelze vyměnit Napájení: 220–240 VModerní LED technologie a praktičnostDíky integrovanému LED zdroji nabízí svítidlo okamžité rozsvícení bez blikání a úsporný provoz. Teplé bílé světlo s teplotou 3000 K vytváří příjemnou atmosféru vhodnou pro odpočinek i práci. Světlo je vyzařováno směrem nahoru i dolů, čímž zajistí rovnoměrné nasvícení stěny a opticky zvětší prostor.Doporučení architektaDoporučuji instalaci tohoto svítidla nad čelo postele, do chodby nebo jako akcentní světelný prvek v moderním obývacím pokoji. Díky svému minimalistickému vzhledu vynikne na světlých i tmavších stěnách. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Azzardo AZ4177 nástěnné svítidlo NORMAN WALL L BLACK

Nástěnné svítidlo Azzardo NORMAN WALL XL BLACK – moderní design a funkčnostModerní nástěnné svítidlo Azzardo NORMAN WALL XL BLACK (AZ4179) je stylovým a praktickým řešením pro osvětlení moderních interiérů. Minimalistický design v černé barvě spolu s kvalitním zpracováním z kovu a akrylového plastu garantuje nejen dlouhou životnost, ale i nadčasovou estetiku vhodnou do obývacích pokojů, ložnic, pracoven či kanceláří.Klíčové vlastnosti svítidla Rozměry: 80 × 603 × 34 mm (v × š × h) Výkon: 23 W (integrovaný LED zdroj součástí) Světelný tok: 1215 lm Barva světla: Teplá bílá (3000 K) Směr vyzařování: Nahoru i dolů – efektivní akcentace stěny Krytí: IP20 – určeno pro interiéry Napětí: 220–240 V Barva: Černá, povrchová úprava mat Materiál: Kov / akrylový plast Energetická třída: G (dle nové EU legislativy) Stmívatelnost: Svítidlo není možné stmívatVyužití a doporučení architektaDíky svému subtilnímu tvaru a moderní povrchové úpravě je svítidlo NORMAN WALL XL BLACK ideální volbou pro přímé nebo nepřímé osvětlení stěn. Doporučuji jej zejména tam, kde je žádoucí podtrhnout architekturu prostoru nebo dodat místnosti příjemnou atmosféru teplého bílého světla. Vhodné nad postel, do chodby či jako doplňkové světlo v obývacím prostoru nebo pracovně.Technické informace Montáž přímo na stěnu, snadné zapojení do běžné domácí sítě 230 V Integrovaný ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Bodové svítidlo Rabalux Norman GU10 – saténová chromová elegance pro moderní interiérBodové svítidlo Rabalux Norman GU10 v saténově chromovém provedení představuje ideální volbu pro ty, kteří hledají funkční, variabilní a zároveň elegantní osvětlení. Díky svému čistému a univerzálnímu designu se perfektně hodí do moderních i tradičních interiérů – do chodeb, pracoven, ložnic, nad obrazy či jako doplňkové osvětlení v obývacím pokoji.Klíčové vlastnosti a technické parametry Styl: Standard Typ: Bodová svítidla Materiál: Kov v saténově chromové úpravě Patice: GU10 (zdroj není součástí balení) Maximální příkon: 1× 50 W Napětí: 230 V, 50 Hz Stupeň krytí: IP20 (vhodné do vnitřních prostor) Rozměry: výška 110 mm, hloubka 120 mm, průměr základny 80 mm Hmotnost: 300 g Stupeň ochrany: IInspirace a doporučení pro použitíDíky nastavitelné hlavici jednoduše nasměrujete světlo přesně tam, kde ho potřebujete – ideální pro akcentaci dekorací, pracovních ploch nebo pro obecné osvětlení menších místností. Doporučujeme použít LED žárovky GU10 pro maximální úsporu energie a dlouhou životnost, případně zvolit teplotu světla podle atmosféry, kterou chcete ve svém interiéru navodit.Trust badges & garance Záruka: 2 roky Certifikace: CE Životnost (při použití LED žárovky): až 30 000 h**Životnost závisí na zvoleném světelném zdroji.FAQ – Často kladené otázky Lze použít LED žárovku? Ano, svítidlo je ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rabalux bodové svítidlo Norman GU10 1x MAX 50W saténová chromová 5991

Bodové svítidlo Rabalux Norman GU10, 3x MAX 50W, saténová chromová – Funkční elegance pro moderní interiéryBodové svítidlo Rabalux Norman v saténově chromovém provedení je ideální volbou pro ty, kteří hledají kombinaci univerzálního designu a vysoké funkčnosti. Jeho čisté linie a decentní kovové zpracování umožňují snadné začlenění do většiny interiérů – od obývacích pokojů přes chodby až po pracovny. Díky třem samostatně nastavitelným hlavicím můžete světelný tok vždy přesně nasměrovat tam, kde potřebujete.Vlastnosti a výhody svítidla Norman Flexibilita: Tři otočné body umožní individuální nasměrování světla dle vašich potřeb. Kvalitní materiály: Celokovové provedení se saténově chromovým povrchem zaručuje dlouhou životnost a snadnou údržbu. Univerzální použití: Díky standardní patici GU10 lze použít LED, halogenové i úsporné žárovky do 50 W na každou pozici. Moderní vzhled: Minimalistický, ale elegantní design zapadne do každého typu interiéru.Technické parametry Typ svítidla: Bodové Počet světelných zdrojů: 3 (není součástí balení) Patice: GU10 Max. příkon: 3 x 50 W (celkem 150 W) Materiál: Kov Barva: Saténová chromová Rozměry: Délka 600 mm, výška 80 mm Stupeň krytí: IP20 (vhodné do interiéru) Stupeň ochrany: I Napětí: 230V, 50Hz Hmotnost: 1 060 gDoporučení architektaSvítidlo doporučuji především do moderně zařízených interiérů, kde je kladen důraz na čistotu linií a variabilitu osvětlení. Perfektně se ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rabalux bodové svítidlo Norman GU10 3x MAX 50W saténová chromová 5993

Bodové svítidlo Rabalux Norman GU10 4x50W – saténová chromová elegance pro moderní interiérBodové svítidlo Rabalux Norman 5994 je ideální volbou pro ty, kteří hledají funkční a stylový světelný prvek do moderní domácnosti nebo kanceláře. Elegantní saténová chromová úprava v kombinaci s odolnou kovovou konstrukcí podtrhuje nadčasový design, který skvěle zapadá do různých stylů interiérů – od minimalistických až po industriální.Všestrannost a maximální kontrola světlaDíky čtyřem nastavitelným hlavicím můžete světlo nasměrovat přesně tam, kde ho potřebujete – ideální pro osvětlení pracovního koutu, kuchyňské linky, chodeb nebo obývacích pokojů. Konstrukce umožňuje snadnou montáž na strop a díky patici GU10 máte možnost volby mezi úspornými LED žárovkami nebo klasickými halogeny dle vašich preferencí. Šířka: 700 mm Výška: 80 mm Barva: saténová chromová Materiál: kov Počet světelných zdrojů: 4 (žárovky nejsou součástí balení) Patice: GU10 (max 50 W na zdroj) Celkový příkon: max. 200 W Stupeň krytí: IP20 (vhodné do interiéru) Stupeň ochrany: I Napětí: 230V, 50Hz Hmotnost: 1270 gProč zvolit Rabalux Norman? Možnost individuálního nastavení směru světla Moderní design vhodný do většiny interiérů Vysoká variabilita typů žárovek díky patici GU10 Jednoduchá instalace a snadná údržbaTrust badges & garance Životnost: závisí na zvoleném světelném zdroji (doporučujeme úsporné LED žárovky s životností až 30 000 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An uplifting story about celebrating diversity and embracing what makes you you - from Tom Percival''s bestselling Big Bright Feelings seriesBe open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people.''A sweet and truly uplifting story that celebrates diversity in a subtle but unique way, and inspires children to dare to be different and have the courage to stand out.'' BookTrustNorman had always been perfectly normal . . . until the day he grew a pair of wings!Norman loves his new wings, and has the most fun ever trying them out high in the sky. But then he has to go in for dinner. What will his parents think? What will everyone else think? Norman feels the safest plan is to cover his wings with a big coat. But hiding the thing that makes you different proves tricky and upsetting. Can Norman ever truly be himself?This poignant and uplifting story about individuality is filled with stunning artwork in a striking minimal palette. From Tom Percival''s bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, it is the perfect book about self-acceptance and being yourself.

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''A devastating new account..Holland knows his stuff when it comes to military matters'' Daily Mail, Book of the Week''A superb account of the invasion that deserves immense praise. To convey the human drama of Normandy requires great knowledge and sensitivity. Holland has both in spades'' The Times________________Renowned World War Two historian James Holland presents an entirely new perspective on one of the most important moments in recent history, unflinchingly examining the brutality and violence that characterised the campaign.D-Day and the 76 days of bitter fighting in Normandy that followed have come to be seen as a defining episode in the Second World War. Its story has been endlessly retold, and yet it remains a narrative burdened by both myth and assumed knowledge.In this reexamined history, James Holland presents a broader overview, one that challenges much of what we think we know about D-Day and the Normandy campaign. The sheer size and scale of the Allies'' war machine ultimately dominates the strategic, operational and tactical limitations of the German forces.Drawing on unseen archives and testimonies from around the world and introducing a cast of eye-witnesses including foot soldiers, tank men, fighter pilots and more, James Holland''s epic telling profoundly recalibrates our ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Why attractive things work better and other crucial insights into human-centered designEmotions are inseparable from how we humans think, choose, and act. In Emotional Design, cognitive scientist Don Norman shows how the principles of human psychology apply to the invention and design of new technologies and products. In The Design of Everyday Things, Norman made the definitive case for human-centered design, showing that good design demanded that the user''s must take precedence over a designer''s aesthetic if anything, from light switches to airplanes, was going to work as the user needed. In this book, he takes his thinking several steps farther, showing that successful design must incorporate not just what users need, but must address our minds by attending to our visceral reactions, to our behavioral choices, and to the stories we want the things in our lives to tell others about ourselves. Good human-centered design isn''t just about making effective tools that are straightforward to use; it''s about making affective tools that mesh well with our emotions and help us express our identities and support our social lives. From roller coasters to robots, sports cars to smart phones, attractive things work better. Whether designer or consumer, user or inventor, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Witchcraft and witches throughout history have long captured the imagination, yet hidden away in archives are records of long forgotten cases. Many of these are tragic, some are unusual – perhaps even inexplicable – but all are fascinating in their own right.Devon’s Forgotten Witches 1860–1910 takes a deep dive through these records, bringing to the surface accusations of witchcraft in the county that have languished, unacknowledged, in the British Newspaper Archive for decades. These are the stories of ordinary people whose lives were touched in some way by witchcraft.Tracey Norman and Mark Norman examine these cases within their historical context, pulling together details from various news reports to explore what might really have happened. This work provides an intriguing snapshot of press coverage in the Victorian and Edwardian eras, showing how the public were urged to view those who still put their faith in ‘incredible superstition’. Most importantly, the retelling of these stories gives a new voice to those whom the historical record has silenced.

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The first authoritative biography of the Dalai Lama—a story by turns inspiring and shocking—from an acclaimed Tibetan scholar with exceptional access to his subject.The Dalai Lama’s message of peace and compassion resonates with people of all faiths and none. Yet, for all his worldwide fame, he remains personally elusive. At last Alexander Norman—acclaimed Oxford-trained scholar of the history of Tibet—delivers the definitive, unique, unforgettable biography. The Dalai Lama recounts an astonishing odyssey from isolated Tibetan village to worldwide standing as spiritual and political leader of one of the world’s most profound and complex cultural traditions. Norman reveals that, while the Dalai Lama has never been comfortable with his political position, he has been a canny player—at one time CIA-backed—who has maneuvered amidst pervasive violence, including placing himself at the center of a dangerous Buddhist schism. Yet even more surprising than the political, Norman convinces, is the Dalai Lama’s astonishing spiritual practice, rooted in magic, vision, and prophecy—details of which are illuminated in this book for the first time. A revelatory life story of one of today’s most radical, charismatic, and beloved world leaders.

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David Hockney reflects upon life and art as he experiences lockdown in rural Normandy On turning eighty, David Hockney sought out rustic tranquillity for the first time: a place to watch the sunset and the change of the seasons; a place to keep the madness of the world at bay. So when Covid-19 and lockdown struck, it made little difference to life at La Grande Cour, the centuries-old Normandy farmhouse where Hockney set up a studio a year before, in time to paint the arrival of spring. In fact, he relished the enforced isolation as an opportunity for even greater devotion to his art. Spring Cannot be Cancelled is an uplifting manifesto that affirms art’s capacity to divert and inspire. It is based on a wealth of new conversations and correspondence between Hockney and the art critic Martin Gayford, his long-time friend and collaborator. Their exchanges are illustrated by a selection of Hockney’s new, unpublished Normandy iPad drawings and paintings alongside works by van Gogh, Monet, Bruegel, and others. We see how Hockney is propelled ever forward by his infectious enthusiasms and sense of wonder. A lifelong contrarian, he has been in the public eye for sixty years, yet remains ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Exam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Create a stimulating, well-paced teaching route through the 2016 GCSE History specification using this tailor-made series that draws on a legacy of market-leading history textbooks and the individual subject specialisms of the author team to inspire student success.- Motivate your students to deepen their subject knowledge through an engaging and thought-provoking narrative that makes historical concepts accessible and interesting to today''s learners- Embed progressive skills development in every lesson with carefully designed Focus Tasks that encourage students to question, analyse and interpret key topics- Take students'' historical understanding to the next level by using a wealth of original contemporary source material to encourage wider reflection on different periods- Help your students achieve their potential at GCSE with revision tips and practice questions geared towards the changed assessment model, plus useful advice to aid exam preparation- Confidently navigate the new AQA specification using the expert insight of experienced authors and teachers with examining experienceAbout this bookNorman England is an authoritative textbook for the new AQA British Depth Study: Norman England 1066-1100. It covers:Part One: Conquest and Control - Causes of conquest: Why did the Normans invade and conquer England?- The Battle ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The remarkable story of a couple who came together during the civil rights movement and made fighting for equality and civil and workers’ rights their purpose for more than sixty years, overcoming adversity—with the strength of their love and commitment—to bring about meaningful change. “A chronicle of lives of unwavering dedication. Now in their 80s, labor and civil rights activists Norman and Velma Hill recount more than six decades of struggles, triumphs, and frustrations in their tireless work as ‘crusaders for democracy.’... An inspiring joint memoir.” —Kirkus ReviewsWhen Velma Murphy was knocked unconscious by a brick thrown by a man from an angry white mob and was carried away by Norman Hill, it was the beginning of a six-decade-long love story and the turmoil, excitement, and struggle for civil rights and labor movements. In Climbing the Rough Side of the Mountain, the Hills reflect upon their more than half a century of fighting to make America realize the best of itself.Through profound conversations between the two, Velma and Norman Hill share their earliest memories of facing racial segregation in the 1960s, working with Martin Luther King Jr., Bayard Rustin, and A. Philip Randolph, crossing paths with Malcolm X and Stokely ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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