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The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England''s rulers - now in paperbackQueen Victoria inherited the throne at 18 and went on to become the longest-reigning female monarch in history, in a time of intense industrial, cultural, political, scientific and military change within the United Kingdom and great imperial expansion outside of it (she was made Empress of India in 1876). Overturning the established picture of the dour old lady, this is a fresh and engaging portrait from one of our most talented royal biographers.Jane Ridley is Professor of Modern History at Buckingham University, where she teaches a course on biography. Her previous books include The Young Disraeli; a study of Edwin Lutyens, The Architect and his Wife, which won the 2003 Duff Cooper Prize; and the best-selling Bertie: A Life of Edward VII.

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The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England''s rulers - now in paperbackHenry II (1154-89) through a series of astonishing dynastic coups became the ruler of an enormous European empire. One of the most dynamic, restless and clever men ever to rule England, he was brought down both by his catastrophic relationship with his archbishop Thomas Becket and his debilitating arguments with his sons, most importantly the future Richard I and King John. His empire may have ultimately collapsed, but in Richard Barber''s vivid and sympathetic account the reader can see why Henry II left such a compelling impression on his contemporaries.Richard Barber has written for Penguin The Penguin Guide to Medieval Europe, The Holy Grail and Edward III and the Triumph of England. He is a major figure in medieval studies, both as a writer and as a publisher.

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Part of the Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England''s rulers in a collectible formatIn the popular imagination, as in her portraits, Elizabeth I is the image of monarchical power. The Virgin Queen ruled over a Golden Age: the Spanish Armada was defeated; English explorers reached the ends of the earth; a new Church of England rose from the ashes of past conflict; the English Renaissance bloomed in the genius of Shakespeare, Spenser and Sidney. But the image is also armour. In this illuminating account of Elizabeth''s reign, Helen Castor shows how England''s iconic queen was shaped by profound and enduring insecurity-an insecurity which was both a matter of practical political reality and personal psychology. From her precarious upbringing at the whim of a brutal, capricious father and her perilous accession after his death, to the religious division that marred her state and the failure to marry that threatened her line, Elizabeth lived under constant threat. But, facing down her enemies with a compellingly inscrutable public persona, the last and greatest of the Tudor monarchs would become a timeless, fearless queen.

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Part of the Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England''s rulers - now in paperbackOn Christmas Day 1066, William, duke of Normandy was crowned in Westminster, the first Norman king of England. It was a disaster: soldiers outside, thinking shouts of acclamation were treachery, torched the surrounding buildings. To later chroniclers, it was an omen of the catastrophes to come.During the reign of William the Conqueror, England experienced greater and more seismic change than at any point before or since. Marc Morris''s concise and gripping biography sifts through the sources of the time to give a fresh view of the man who changed England more than any other, as old ruling elites were swept away, enemies at home and abroad (including those in his closest family) were crushed, swathes of the country were devastated and the map of the nation itself was redrawn, giving greater power than ever to the king. When, towards the end of his reign, William undertook a great survey of his new lands, his subjects compared it to the last judgement of God, the Domesday Book. England had been transformed forever.

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The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperbackThe formation of England happened against the odds - the division of the country into rival kingdoms, the assaults of the Vikings, the precarious position of the island on the edge of the known world. But King Alfred ensured the survival of Wessex, his son Eadweard expanded it, and his grandson Æthelstan finally united Mercia and Wessex, conquered Northumbria and became Rex totius Britanniae. Tom Holland recounts this extraordinarily exciting story with relish and drama. We meet the great figures of the age, including Alfred and his daughter Æthelflæd, 'Lady of the Mercians', who brought Æthelstan up at the Mercian court. At the end of the book we understand the often confusing history of the Anglo-Saxon kings better than ever before.

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The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England''s rulers - now in paperbackEdward III ruled England for fifty years. He was a paragon of kingship in the eyes of his contemporaries, the perfect king in those of later generations. Venerated as the victor of Sluys and Crécy and the founder of the Order of the Garter, he was regarded with awe even by his enemies. But he lived too long, and was ultimately condemned to see thirty years of conquests reversed in less than five. In this gripping new account of Edward III''s rise and fall, Jonathan Sumption introduces us to a fêted king who ended his life a heroic failure. Jonathan Sumption is a former history fellow of Magdalen College Oxford. He is the author of Pilgrimage and The Albigensian Crusade, as well as the first four volumes in his celebrated history of the Hundred Years War, Trial by Battle, Trial by Fire, Divided Houses and Cursed Kings. He was awarded the 2009 Wolfson History Prize for Divided Houses.

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The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England''s rulers - now in paperback''After my death'', George V said of his eldest son and heir, ''the boy will ruin himself in 12 months''. From the death of his father in 1936 to the constitutional crisis provoked by his proposal to the then-married American socialite Wallis Simpson and his subsequent abdication, Edward VIII reigned for less than year. In choosing the woman he loved over his royal birthright, Edward fulfilled his father''s prophecy and instigated the monarchy''s most significant upheaval of the twentieth century. Retitled ''Duke of Windsor'' and essentially exiled, Edward has remained a controversial figure ever since. Through his correspondence with, amongst other confidants, Winston Churchill, Piers Brendon traces Edward''s tumultuous life in this superb, pacey biography.

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The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England''s rulers - now in paperbackIf Ethelred was notoriously ''Unready'' and Alfred ''Great'', King George VI should bear the designation of ''George the Dutiful''. Throughout his life he dedicated himself to the pursuit of what he thought he ought to be doing rather than what he wanted to do. Inarticulate and loathing any sort of public appearances, he accepted that it was his destiny to figure regularly and conspicuously in the public eye, gritted his teeth, largely conquered his crippling stammer and got on with it. He was not born to be king, but he made an admirable one, and was the figurehead of the nation at the time of its greatest trial, during the Second World War. This is a sparklingly brilliant and enjoyable book about him.

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The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England''s rulers - now in paperbackCharles II has always been one of the most instantly recognisable British kings - both in his physical appearance, disseminated through endless portraits, prints and pub signs, and in his complicated mix of lasciviousness, cynicism and luxury. His father''s execution and his own many years of exile made him a guarded, curious, unusually self-conscious ruler. He lived through some of the most striking events in the national history - from the Civil Wars to the Great Plague, from the Fire of London to the wars with the Dutch.Clare Jackson''s marvellous book takes full advantage of its irrepressible subject.

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The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England''s rulers - now in paperbackElizabeth II is the longest-serving monarch who ever sat on the English or British throne. Yet her personality and influence remain elusive. This book, by a senior politician who has spent significant periods of time in her company, and is also a distinguished historian, portrays her more credibly than any other yet published.Douglas Hurd was a politician, biographer and novelist who served in the governments of Margaret Thatcher and John Major, as Minister for Europe (1979-83), Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1984-85), Home Secretary (1985-89) and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1989-95). His previous books include his Memoirs, Robert Peel: A Biography and, with Edward Young, Choose Your Weapons: The British Foreign Secretary - 200 Years of Argument, Success and Failure.

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From one of the most beloved and distinguished historians of the British monarchy, here is a lively, intimately detailed biography of a long-overlooked king who reimagined the Crown in the aftermath of World War I and whose marriage to the regal Queen Mary was an epic partnershipThe grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II, King George V reigned over the British Empire from 1910 to 1936, a period of unprecedented international turbulence. Yet no one could deny that as a young man, George seemed uninspired. As his biographer Harold Nicolson famously put it, "he did nothing at all but kill animals and stick in stamps.” The contrast between him and his flamboyant, hedonistic, playboy father Edward VII could hardly have been greater.However, though it lasted only a quarter-century, George’s reign was immensely consequential. He faced a constitutional crisis, the First World War, the fall of thirteen European monarchies and the rise of Bolshevism. The suffragette Emily Davison threw herself under his horse at the Derby, he refused asylum to his cousin the Tsar Nicholas II during the Russian Revolution, and he facilitated the first Labour government. And, as Jane Ridley shows, the modern British monarchy would not exist without George; he reinvented ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''To be a medieval king was a job of work ... This was a man who knew how to run a complex organization. He was England''s CEO''The youngest of William the Conqueror''s sons, Henry I came to unchallenged power only after two of his brothers died in strange hunting accidents and he had imprisoned the other. He was destined to become one of the greatest of all medieval monarchs, both through his own ruthlessness, and through his dynastic legacy. Edmund King''s engrossing portrait shows a strikingly charismatic, intelligent and fortunate man, whose rule was looked back on as the real post-conquest founding of England as a new realm: wealthy, stable, bureaucratised and self-confident.

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The prequel to The Crown: the first truly candid portrait of George V and Mary, the Queen''s grandparents and creators of the modern monarchyShortlisted for the Elizabeth Longford Historical Biography prize and the History Reclaimed Book of the Year prizeThe lasting reputation of George V is for dullness. However throughout his reign, the monarch navigated a constitutional crisis, the First World War, the fall of thirteen European monarchies and the rise of Bolshevism. The suffragette Emily Davison threw herself under his horse at the Derby, he refused asylum to his cousin the Tsar Nicholas II and he facilitated the first Labour government.How this supposedly limited man steered the Crown through so many perils is a gripping tale. With unprecedented access to the Royal archives, Jane Ridley has been able to reassess the many myths associated with this dramatic period for the first time.''Wonderful... Never a dull paragraph'' Ysenda Maxtone Graham, The Times''Magnificent... An evocative and touching portrait of a surprisingly impressive man'' Philip Hensher, Spectator''A big, beautiful beast of a book. Fair, thorough and unexpectedly funny'' Lucy Worsley

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Victoria's Secret So In Love je dámská parfémovaná voda s květinovou kompozicí představená v roce 2005. Vůně kombinuje růži, jasmín, pivoňku, frézii a pižmo s cedrovým dřevem. Prodává se v elegantním světle růžovém flakonu o objemu 50 ml.

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Tenisky Scholl Victoria v tmavě hnědé barvě a velikosti 37 kombinují semiš a syntetickou kůži s vintage efektem. Nabízejí technologii Memory Cushion pro přizpůsobení tvaru nohy a prodyšnou textilní podšívku. Podešev z phylonu a gumy zajišťuje stabilitu a odolnost.

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Tenisky Scholl Victoria v tmavě hnědé barvě a velikosti 40 kombinují semiš a syntetickou kůži s vintage efektem. Nabízejí technologii Memory Cushion pro přizpůsobení tvaru nohy a prodyšnou textilní podšívku. Podešev z phylonu a gumy zajišťuje stabilitu a lehkost.

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Tělové mléko Victoria's Secret Strawberries Champagne s vůní jahod a šampaňského zanechává pokožku hebkou a jemnou. Obsahuje také tóny černého rybízu, heřmánku a aloe vera. Jedná se o dámské tělové mléko v balení 236 ml.

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Tenisky Scholl Victoria v tmavě hnědé barvě a velikosti 38 kombinují moderní design s komfortem. Mají svrchní materiál z semiše a syntetické kůže, stélku s technologií Memory Cushion a podrážku z phylonu a gumy. Praktické prvky zahrnují boční zip a šněrování.

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Tenisky Scholl Victoria v tmavě hnědé barvě a velikosti 41 kombinují semiš a syntetickou kůži s vintage efektem pro sportovní a elegantní vzhled. Jsou vybaveny technologií Memory Cushion pro přizpůsobení tvaru nohy a prodyšnou textilní podšívkou. Praktický boční zip a šněrování zajišťují snadné obouvání a pevné uchycení, s lehkou a odolnou konstrukcí s phylonovou a gumovou podrážkou.

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Tenisky Scholl Victoria v tmavě hnědé barvě a velikosti 42 kombinují semiš a syntetickou kůži s vintage efektem. Disponují technologií Memory Cushion pro přizpůsobení tvaru nohy a prodyšnou textilní podšívkou. Podešev z phylonu a gumy zajišťuje stabilitu a lehkou konstrukci.

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Tenisky Scholl Victoria v tmavě hnědé barvě a velikosti 39 kombinují semiš a syntetickou kůži s vintage designem. Nabízejí technologii Memory Cushion pro pohodlí, boční zip a šněrování pro přizpůsobení. Podrážka z phylonu a gumy zajišťuje stabilitu a odolnost.

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Kolekce obsahuje čtyři filmy z počátku 60. let, ve kterých exceluje Jan Tříska. Mezi snímky patří Kohout plaší smrt, Kde alibi nestačí, Dva z onoho světa a Pět z milionu. Filmy kombinují kriminální zápletky a dramatické příběhy z poválečného Československa.

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Třetí díl série z tajemného světa Trombů, kde Edwin a jeho přátelé jsou přeneseni do paralelního světa plného nástrah. Musí překonat nebezpečí pomocí odvahy a důvtipu, aby porazili krále Klamma a zachránili Edwinovu maminku. Kniha má 192 stran a je určena dětem od 10 let.

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Dva špatní lidé.Dva špatné dny.Dva skvělé příběhy.*****PENGUINKrál gothamského podsvětí přišel o všechno. Je z něj zlomený a osamělý člověk, bez přátel i bez ranařů. Za všechny své zbývající peníze si může dovolit koupit už jen pistoli s jedním jediným nábojem. Pomocí něj si může prostřelit hlavu… nebo se pokusit získat všechno zase zpátky. S jedním nábojem proti celému Gothamu. *****RIDDLERByl to jen obyčejný chlápek. Za bílého dne šel po ulici domů, ale nedošel. Bez jediného slova ho zastřelil Riddler a pak se usmál do nejbližší bezpečnostní kamery. Zdánlivě nesmyslný zločin, ale Riddler nedělá nikdy nic jen tak bezdůvodně. Začíná výslech, souboj mezi Batmanem a Riddlerem, který má odhalit motiv téhle vraždy. Co vlastně Riddler plánuje? *****V této knize najdete dva uzavřené a temné příběhy zaměřené na padouchy v podání skvělých scenáristů, jako jsou John Ridley (Oscar za scénář filmu Dvanáct let v řetězech) a Tom King (Batman, Vision: O trochu horší než člověk, o trochu lepší než zvíře), a úžasných kreslířů, jako je Giuseppe Camuncoli (Sebevražedný oddíl, Batman: Evropa), či Mitch Gerads (Mister Miracle, Strange Adventures, The Sheriff of Babylon).

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''A brilliant, funny and thought-provoking book'' - Jonn Elledge''Compelling, provocative, and utterly brilliant'' - Dr Estelle ParanqueTHIS PAPERBACK FEATURES ADDITIONAL MATERIAL ON HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH IIHow the monarchs of England and Scotland met their deaths has been a wonderful mixture of violence, infections, overindulgence and occasional regicide. In Mortal Monarchs, medical historian Dr Suzie Edge examines 1,000 years of royal deaths to uncover the plots, accusations, rivalries, and ever-present threat of poison that the kings and queens of old faced.From the "bloody" fascinating story behind Oliver Cromwell''s demise and the subsequent treatment of his corpse and whether the arrow William II caught in the chest was an accident or murder, to Henry IV''s remarkable skin condition and the red-hot poker up Edward II''s rear end, Mortal Monarchs captivates, grosses-out and informs.In school many of us learned the dates they died and who followed them, but sadly never heard the varied - and oft-gruesome - way our monarchs met their maker. Featuring original medical research, this history forms a rich record not just of how these people died, but how we thought about and treated the human body, in life and in death.

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‘Ridley is spot-on when it comes to the vital ingredients for success’ Sir James DysonBuilding on his bestseller The Rational Optimist, Matt Ridley chronicles the history of innovation, and how we need to change our thinking on the subject. Innovation is the main event of the modern age, the reason we experience both dramatic improvements in our living standards and unsettling changes in our society. It is innovation that will shape the twenty-first century. Yet innovation remains a mysterious process, poorly understood by policy makers and businessmen alike.Matt Ridley argues that we need to see innovation as an incremental, bottom-up, fortuitous process that happens as a direct result of the human habit of exchange, rather than an orderly, top-down process developing according to a plan. Innovation is crucially different from invention, because it is the turning of inventions into things of practical and affordable use to people. It speeds up in some sectors and slows down in others. It is always a collective, collaborative phenomenon, involving trial and error, not a matter of lonely genius. It still cannot be modelled properly by economists, but it can easily be discouraged by politicians. Far from there being too much innovation, we may ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Acclaimed author Matt Ridley''s thrilling follow-up to his bestseller Genome. Armed with the extraordinary new discoveries about our genes, Ridley turns his attention to the nature versus nurture debate to bring the first popular account of the roots of human behaviour.What makes us who we are?In February 2001 it was announced that the genome contains not 100,000 genes as originally expected but only 30,000. This startling revision led some scientists to conclude that there are simply not enough human genes to account for all the different ways people behave: we must be made by nurture, not nature.Matt Ridley argues that the emerging truth is far more interesting than this myth. Nurture depends on genes, too, and genes need nurture. Genes not only predetermine the broad structure of the brain; they also absorb formative experiences, react to social cues and even run memory. They are consequences as well as causes of the will.Published fifty years after the discovery of the double helix of DNA, Nature via Nurture chronicles a new revolution in our understanding of genes. Ridley recounts the hundred years'' war between the partisans of nature and nurture to explain how this paradoxical creature, the human being, can be simultaneously ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Svou nejnovější knihou Evoluce všeho podnikl přední britský popularizátor vědy Matt Ridley frontální útok na všeobecně rozšířenou představu, že svět je celý naplánovaný a že všechno musí být řízeno shora. Svět, jak podrobně dokládá Ridley, je naopak prostoupen nikým neplánovanou a neřízenou evolucí, která je zdrojem a motorem všeho důležitého nejen v přírodě, ale i ve společnosti; nové věci vznikají spontánně, v drobných a postupných pří- růstcích, zákonitě a metodou pokusu a omylu - všechno jsou to různé verze biologického principu přirozeného výběru, ať jde o jazyk, trhy, vynálezy, morálku, náboženství nebo internet. Většina lidského světa tedy není výsledkem lidského ani jiného plánu, ale produktem lidského konání. Ridley myšlenku primární role evoluce podepírá erudovaně zpracovanými doklady z vědy, technologie, ekonomiky, historie, vývojové psychologie, politiky i filozofie. Evoluce je síla, která formuje naši kulturu, naše technologie, naše mysli a nyní formuje i naši budoucnost.

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The ultimate guide to picky bits and drinks pairings for every season, brought to you by drinks expert, TV presenter and author of The Crisp Sommelier, Neil Ridley.Long live picky bits! Whether you’re throwing together a last-minute party or knackered after a long day at work, picky bits are your saving grace. With 161 picky bits and 99 drinks to boot, you’ll find something for every occasion – from meat, fish and veggie and vegan snacks to alcoholic and non-alcoholic.Sit back in awe as Neil Ridley taps into his endless expertise to guide you through the following:- Find out the perfect picky bit to pair with your drink of choice or vice versa, be it alcoholic or non-alcoholic- Rustle up a picky bit and drinks spread to seriously impress your guests- Answer the ultimate conundrum: What counts as a picky bit?- Discover which picky bit best sums up your personality; are you more tempura prawn or pork pie?As you venture through the different drinks’ sections, including Wine, Beer and Cider, Cocktails, and Non-alcoholic, you’ll find the perfect picky bit to make your drink of choice sing. With fun combinations like Pinot Noir and pork pies, Mojito and buffalo wings, Lager ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The official behind-the-scenes companion to Sir Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated sequel to Gladiator This definitive volume takes readers deep into the extraordinary production of Gladiator II. Exploring the revolutionary special effects and breathtaking artistry that went into re-creating the grandeur of ancient Rome on a truly epic scale, Gladiator II: The Art and Making of the Ridley Scott Film features storyboards, unit photography, concept art, character and costume sketches, and an array of props and ephemera, offering a comprehensive look at the creative process behind one of the most eagerly awaited sequels of our time. With a foreword by Sir Ridley Scott and exclusive interviews with the cast—including Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, and more—as well as insights from production designers, armorers, and the visual effects team, the book grants an insider’s look at this cinematic epic and is an essential companion to the film.

Objev podobné jako Gladiator II: The Art and Making of the Ridley Scott Film - John Walsh

An indispensable guide to finding your perfect crisp and drink pairing from drinks expert and C4 Sunday Brunch presenter Neil Ridley.''A perfect stocking-filler if ever I saw one'' Nigella Lawson‘Neil is a one off. This book makes me smile, makes me happy and makes me want to eat crisps!’ Simon Rimmer‘Ranging from mocktail to merlot pairings, The Crisp Sommelier is sure to excite your tastebuds with unexpected pairings you can pick up at your local shop.’ Claire Dinhut_____Crisps and drinks go together like Batman and Robin and with over 130 crisps and 80 drinks to choose from, Neil Ridley draws upon his years of expertise to show you how to: - Find out the perfect crisps to pair with your drink or vice versa, be it alcoholic or non-alcoholic - Design your own snacktravaganza - Learn more about the secretive world of crisp flavourings - Use a flavour wheel, shaped as a Disco crisp no less!Divided into sections including Wine, Beer and Cider, Spirits and Cocktails, and Non-alcoholic, each pairing profile includes tasting notes, humorous titbits (did you know there used to be hedgehog flavoured crisps?) and other unique pairings. With unlikely combinations like Pickled Onion Monster Munch and a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Crisp Sommelier - Neil Ridley

The definitive history of one of the DCUÂ’s deadliest villains is at last revealed!Academy Award-winning writer John Ridley tells the tragic backstory of Amanda Waller, in a vital part of DCÂ’s Absolute Power blockbuster!Since the earliest days of the Suicide Squad, Amanda Waller has operated behind the scenes of the DC Universe, manipulating superpowered heroes and villains in service of her own rise to power. Over the years, the character has permeated pop culture, and been adapted across film, television, animation, and video games. But what truly motivates this enigmatic figure?Absolute Power: Origins is the untold story of what led Amanda Waller to form the Trinity of Evil in DCÂ’s Absolute Power blockbuster, and take down EarthÂ’s Super Heroes! ItÂ’s the Suicide SquadÂ’s founder as youÂ’ve never seen her before, in a grounded, emotional companion to Absolute Power.Amanda WallerÂ’s catastrophic attack on the metahumans of Earth has rendered both hero and villain powerless, and now readers will learn what truly drives “The Wall,” courtesy of Academy Award-winning writer John Ridley and fan-favorite artist Alitha Martinez.ItÂ’s the tale about how one woman lost everything she held dear…powerless beneath the forces of senseless acts of chaos. The path of vengeance would bring ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Absolute Power: Origins - Ridley John

*A DECANTER BEST SPIRITS BOOK OF 2024*''[In Fine Spirits offers] an approachable and informative introduction to the world of distilled drinks. The writing is clear, engaging yet authoritative, able to break down complexity with unpretentious accuracy. Anecdotes, cocktail recipes and recommendations add dashes of colour throughout.'' Decanter''If you''re looking for something to lift spirits, this is it: an utterly authoritative and fabulously entertaining guide to the world of distilled drinks...Harrison and Ridley are entertaining guides to their history, politics and flavours - plus some recipes.'' Daily Express *From the winners of the Fortnum & Mason Drink Book of the Year 2015*The culture of enjoying quality spirits and liquors is now in a new golden age. In Fine Spirits is an accessible and authoritative guide to the world of distilled drinks. Across gin, whisky, tequila, rum and vodka , as well as no and low-alcohol alternatives, it examines not just how each spirit is made, but also the culture, history, cocktails and characters key to the success of each. From award-winning experts Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley, In Fine Spirits is designed for anyone who wants to understand more about the bottles in their cabinet, as well as the colourful history ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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‘If there is one dominant myth about the world, one huge mistake we all make … it is that we all go around assuming the world is much more of a planned place than it is.’From the industrial revolution and the rise of China, to urbanisation and the birth of bitcoin, Matt Ridley demolishes conventional assumptions that the great events and trends of our day are dictated by those on high. On the contrary, our most important achievements develop from the ground up. In this wide-ranging and erudite book, Matt Ridley brilliantly makes the case for evolution as the force that has shaped much of our culture, our minds, and that even now is shaping our future.As compelling as it is controversial, as authoritative as it is ambitious, Ridley’s deeply thought-provoking book will change the way we think about the world and how it works.

Objev podobné jako The Evolution of Everything - Matt Ridley

SOON TO BE A MAJOR BBC ONE DRAMA''Vivid, cinematic and exciting'' Red''Conjures a great picture of Soho''s early-Sixties jazz-and-caffeine buzz'' Emerald Street''Thought-provoking'' Independent on SundayA TALE OF LOVE AND MORALITY SET IN THE DARK SIDE OF THE SWINGING SIXTIESSUMMER, 1962. Twenty-year-old Vivien Epstein, a Jewish hairdresser from Manchester, arrives in London following the death of her father. She has travelled to the city to make a new start, and quickly finds herself swept up in a city buzzing with life. Landing a job at Oscar''s salon, she thrives amid the vibrant café culture of Soho and the warm camaraderie of the other hairdressers. But beneath the surface, Vivien is desperate to find Jack Fox, a man she had a brief but intense romance with some months before. Her search leads to confront the dark resurgence of fascism, countered by the Jewish community in street battles around Ridley Road in the East End of London. Amid the growing tensions, can her love survive? AN EXPLOSIVE, HEART-BREAKING NOVEL FOR FANS OF MAGGIE O''FARRELL AND ZOE HELLERReaders LOVE Ridley Road:''Enthralling and captivating'' Mrs T.''I read it in one sitting'' Rebecca''Did not want to put it down'' Eva''Fantastic!'' Mrs S

Objev podobné jako Ridley Road - Jo Bloom

Written during Jane Austen''s race against failing health, Persuasion tells the story of Anne Elliot, a woman who - at twenty-seven - is no longer young and has few romantic prospects. Eight years ago, she was persuaded by her friend Lady Russell to break off her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a handsome naval captain with neither fortune nor rank. When Anne and Frederick meet again, he has acquired both, but still feels the sting of her rejection. A brilliant satire of vanity and pretension, Austen''s last completed novel is also a movingly told love story tinged with the heartache of missed opportunities.

Objev podobné jako Persuasion (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) - Jane Austenová

Set sail into this seek-and-find picture book where all kinds of adventures await for 20+ playful penguins!The Oceano Penguino is a five‑story cruise ship with twenty‑four rooms, each containing its own exciting story. Follow along as one penguin family embarks on their very first vacation, navigating new seas and helping the cruise crew find missing treasure along the way. This grand illustrated adventure book is full of penguin characters—from Captain Penguino to Phantom Thief Lupenguin—and countless small and surprising details to discover: Where has Chibi Pengi run off to? What movie is showing in the cinema? Is that a dragon helping the penguins practice for the dance party? Most importantly, who stole the Golden Mermaid statuette? Curious kids can explore the clever illustrations on each page and follow clues to help solve the shipboard mystery. With so many wonderful details, they can even go back on the Penguin Cruise over and over again and find new things every time. Best of all, all the penguin storylines come together at the end for a special surprise! So, waddle on board and enjoy the ride.THE PERFECT VACATION READ: Whether it's summer vacation or winter break, Welcome to the Penguin Cruise offers the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Welcome to the Penguin Cruise - Haluka Nohana

This big-hearted picture book of jolly penguins big and small is a celebration of friendship, community spirit and helping those in trouble.From the award-winning author of the Waterstones Children''s Book of the Year 2024.The penguin pack play all day long. And when the sun goes down, and the night grows cold and dark… “PENGUIN HUDDLE!” The penguins squeeze and squish together to stay warm and cosy. But one night, there is a freezing gale. And the next morning … the penguins are stuck! They are frozen together like a giant penguin ice pop. What a penguin MUDDLE! Nobody in the Antarctic can figure out how to unstick them. But Pipsqueak, the smallest penguin of them all, has a brilliant idea... "A delightful comic celebration of community. Penguin Huddle is full of surprises, and Warburton’s penguin portraits packed with character." Books for Keeps"Bright and vivid artwork combined with a hilarious story makes this the perfect winter book to snuggle up and read together." The HeraldDiscover more from Ross Montgomery and Sarah Warburton!Ten Delicious TeachersAnt Party

Objev podobné jako Penguin Huddle - Ross Montgomery

From the international bestselling creator of Claude comes a hero like no other: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith. Mr Penguin is boarding a luxury cruise ship. He doesn''t like water, and he can''t swim, but his friend Colin is performing with the Ladies Choir on board - and anyway, Mr Penguin feels like a rest after some busy Adventuring. What''s more, fish finger sandwiches are apparently available twenty-four hours a day. Heaven! But despite the glamorous film stars and party atmosphere, Mr Penguin can''t help but feel that something shifty is happening on board. And when he befriends a young stowaway with a mystery of her own to solve, he soon finds that Adventures are lying in wait after all ...This is the third Mr Penguin book with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design.Praise for Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure:''Addictive slapstick'' - Guardian''The perfect introduction to mystery stories'' - Scotsman

Objev podobné jako Mr Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise - Alex T. Smith

Little Penguin has problems: his beak is cold; there’s snow everywhere; the water smells salty; he waddles; he looks the same as everybody else. No – it’s not easy being a penguin!The New York Times called Penguin Problems both “funny and acerbic,” the London Evening Standard declared it to be “hilarious,” and the Observer proclaimed, "A philosophy manual for readers of all ages ... wonderfully original." In this hilarious first collaboration from Jory John and the multi-award winning Lane Smith, a penguin levels with human readers about what penguin life is really like ... and it isn''t all fun and games! Have you ever considered running away to Antarctica? Of course you have! Because it''s a land free of worries and responsibilities! Think again, my friend. This penguin has come to tell you that his life down there is no picnic. For starters, it is freezing. Also, penguins have loads of natural predators. Plus, can you imagine trying to find your mum in a big crowd of identical penguins? A feel-good read-aloud for readers of all ages, and the perfect Christmas gift.

Objev podobné jako Penguin Problems - Jory John

A beautiful photographic celebration of the world''s 18 species of penguin.Featuring breathtaking photographs of the world’s 18 species of penguin, Mission Penguin takes you to many of the most remote places on earth, from the Falkland and Galápagos Islands to the Antipodes Islands and Tristan da Cunha.Following the loss of her husband, Ursula Clare Franklin embarked on a personal mission to see and photograph every species of penguin in their natural habitats. The result is a remarkable showcase of penguins – hundreds of striking photographs accompanied by engaging text that details the penguins’ features and characteristics. Each chapter explores a new penguin species and details Ursula’s spectacular journey to see and photograph these much-loved birds. This astonishing and informative book explores the difficulties all penguins face and how humanity’s actions have threatened their very existence. Ursula warns of the devastating effects of climate change and the conservation efforts needed to ensure future generations can continue to experience the joy of penguins. This is a story that will inspire, uplift and educate.

Objev podobné jako Mission Penguin - Ursula Clare Franklin

The completely updated edition of J. M. Roberts and Odd Arne Westad''s widely acclaimed, landmark bestseller The Penguin History of the WorldFor generations of readers The Penguin History of the World has been one of the great cultural experiences - the entire story of human endeavour laid out in all its grandeur and folly, drama and pain in a single authoritative book. Now, for the first time, it has been completely overhauled for its 6th edition - not just bringing it up to date, but revising it throughout in the light of new research and discoveries, such as the revolution in our understanding of many civilizations in the Ancient World. The closing sections of the book reflect what now seems to be the inexorable rise of Asia and the increasingly troubled situation in the West.About the authors:J.M. Roberts, CBE, published The Penguin History of the World in 1976 to immediate acclaim. His other major books include The Paris Commune from the Right, The Triumph of the West (which was also a successful television series), The Penguin History of Europe and The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century. He died in 2003.Odd Arne Westad, FBA, is Professor of International History at ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Penguin History of the World - James Robertson, Odd Arne Westad

From the international bestselling creator of Claude, comes a brand new hero - Mr Penguin, adventurer and penguin.Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this new Alex T. Smith series with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design.It has been weeks since Mr Penguin''s last adventure and he''s been stuck at his desk, twiddling his flippers ever since. That is until the phone rings!Mr Penguin and Colin (a spider and Mr Penguin''s silent right hand man) are called in to find the missing treasure somewhere in the Museum of Extraordinary Objects. The quest finds them solving secret codes, fighting ferocious beasts, eating fish finger sandwiches and travelling deep below the museum to a lost jungle...Praise for Alex T. Smith''s Claude series:''Illustrated with humour and elegance.'' Sunday Times''Quirky illustrations with plenty of humour.'' The MetroClaude won the 5-9 young fiction Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Award, was selected for the Waterstone''s Children''s Book Prize, the Richard and Judy Book Club and is soon to be a TV star on Disney Junior with 52 episodes airing in 2017. Alex T. Smith is a World Book Day Illustrator. Follow Alex at http://alextsmith.blogspot.co.uk and https://twitter.com/Alex_T_Smith

Objev podobné jako Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure - Alex T. Smith

From the international bestselling creator of Claude comes a brand new hero: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this new Alex T. Smith series. Follow Mr Penguin and Colin as they crash-land on a snowy mountain. Will they be able to solve the mystery of the missing pets? What are the strange noises coming from the abandoned fortress? And will Mr Penguin conquer his fear of flying?Find out in the second Mr Penguin book with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design.Praise for Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure:''Addictive slapstick'' - Guardian''The perfect introduction to mystery stories.'' - ScotsmanClaude won the 5-9 young fiction Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Award, was selected for the Waterstone''s Children''s Book Prize, the Richard and Judy Book Club and is now a TV star on Disney Junior. Alex T. Smith was a World Book Day Illustrator. Follow Alex on Twitter @Alex_T_Smith

Objev podobné jako Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets - Alex T. Smith

From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude comes a hero like no other: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith.Follow Mr Penguin and his trusty sidekick Colin (the spider) as they head into the desert! When their good friend Edith is kidnapped, they''re on their most important mission yet. Can they survive a perilous train journey to the great pyramids? Will Mr Penguin complete the three impossible tasks - and get home in time for a fish finger sandwich ...?Find out in the fourth Mr Penguin book with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design.Praise for Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure:''Addictive slapstick'' - Guardian''The perfect introduction to mystery stories'' - ScotsmanClaude won the 5-9 young fiction Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Award, was selected for the Waterstone''s Children''s Book Prize, the Richard and Judy Book Club and is now a TV star on Disney Junior. Alex T. Smith was a World Book Day Illustrator. Follow him on Twitter @Alex_T_Smith

Objev podobné jako Mr Penguin and the Tomb of Doom - Alex T. Smith

When little Penguin finds a lost pinecone in the snow, an unlikely friendship blossoms. But Grandpa reminds Penguin that pinecones don''t belong in the cold - they need to be in the warm forest far away. Although he will miss his friend, Penguin returns Pinecone to his proper home. Penguin dreams of a reunion with his friend and when they do meet again, he''s surprised to find that Pinecone has grown bigger and taller than he ever could have imagined! This story of a friendship that endures and grows over time, despite distance, will ring true for readers of all ages. Illustrator Salina Yoon''s spare text and bright, energetic illustrations bring this wonderful character to life, ensuring that readers will be clamouring for more Penguin stories.

Objev podobné jako Penguin and Pinecone - Yoon Salina

The Penguin Knitting Book by James Norbury is a charming how-to-knit classic packed with delightfully vintage advice.Knitting fills a fascinating page in the human story. I know of no home-craft that enjoys the universal popularity of hand-knittingJames Norbury''s The Penguin Knitting Book, first published in 1957, is a how-to guide for the experienced knitter as well as the beginner. Full of wit and charm as well as tips and techniques for the contemporary knitter, The Penguin Knitting Book entertainingly illustrates all things vintage in the world of wool.Along with telling you how to knit, The Penguin Knitting Book includes original vintage patterns for every member of the family. Babies'' coats, pullovers for father, sweaters for the teenager, dresses, jumpers, coats and cardigans, you will find them all in this charming aid to better knitting.''James Norbury was the strongest single influence in British knitting during the twenty-five years after the Second World War'' Sir Bishop Richard Rutt, author of A History of Hand Knitting''[In the late 1960s] there was a chap called James Norbury, who had his own knitting show on the BBC. I sat in on some of the programmes, and good stuff it was, too. I learned lots of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Penguin Knitting Book - James Norbury

Dlouhá životnost, pohodlí a jednoduchá údržba. Jedinečný set zahradního nábytku Victoria pro 4 osoby vás nadchne elegantním a účelným designem. Sestava Victoria obsahuje velký jídelní stůl a čtyři křesla z umělého ratanu v šedo-hnědé barvě. Křesla Victoria mají díky stabilní kovové konstrukci vysokou nosnost (120 kg), takže se na ně můžete spolehnout, i když je stůl plný jídla při rodinné oslavě, či party s přáteli. Součástí setu je měkké polstrování s šedými potahy opatřenými zipy pro snadné praní. Desku jídelního stolu tvoří pevné tvrzené sklo. Sestava Victoria pro čtyři osoby je ideálním rodinným posezením na zahradu. Kromě exteriéru se bude skvěle vyjímat i na zahrádkách restaurací, v kavárnách a jiných interiérech, například v zimní zahradě. Stačí ji doplnit prostíráním, květinami, či krásným ubrusem a stylové posezení je připraveno. Stylové a pohodlné stolování s posezením Victoria Tajemstvím setu Victoria je technologický pokrok při zpracování umělého ratanu, který na soukromých zahradách i v pohostinstvích nahrazuje drahý a poněkud problematický pravý ratan. Umělý ratan vydrží mnohem déle a nikdy se nerozplete. Jste majitelem restaurace, kavárny, cukrárny nebo vinárny? Pořiďte si dovnitř a na venkovní zahrádku praktický set nábytku, jemuž vaši návštěvníci neodolají! Umělý ratan je téměř bezúdržbový a vzhledem zapadne do klasických i ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako DEOKORK Zahradní ratanová sestava VICTORIA 1+4 (šedá)

Dlouhá životnost, pohodlí a jednoduchá údržba. Jedinečný set zahradního nábytku Victoria pro 6 osob vás nadchne elegantním a účelným designem. Sestava Victoria obsahuje velký jídelní stůl a šest křesel z umělého ratanu v šedo-hnědé barvě. Křesla Victoria mají díky stabilní kovové konstrukci vysokou nosnost (120 kg), takže se na ně můžete spolehnout, i když je stůl plný jídla při rodinné oslavě, či party s přáteli. Součástí setu je měkké polstrování s šedými potahy opatřenými zipy pro snadné praní. Desku jídelního stolu tvoří pevné tvrzené sklo. Sestava Victoria pro čtyři osoby je ideálním rodinným posezením na zahradu. Kromě exteriéru se bude skvěle vyjímat i na zahrádkách restaurací, v kavárnách a jiných interiérech, například v zimní zahradě. Stačí ji doplnit prostíráním, květinami, či krásným ubrusem a stylové posezení je připraveno. Pohodlné stolování s posezením Victoria Tajemstvím setu Victoria je technologický pokrok při zpracování umělého ratanu, který na soukromých zahradách i v pohostinstvích nahrazuje drahý a poněkud problematický pravý ratan. Umělý ratan vydrží mnohem déle a nikdy se nerozplete. Jste majitelem restaurace, kavárny, cukrárny nebo vinárny? Pořiďte si dovnitř a na venkovní zahrádku praktický set nábytku, jemuž vaši návštěvníci neodolají! Umělý ratan je téměř bezúdržbový a vzhledem zapadne do klasických i moderních exteriérů ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako DEOKORK Zahradní ratanová sestava VICTORIA 1+6 (šedá)

Díváte se po novém zahradním nábytku? Už dál hledat nemusíte, s ratanovou sestavou Victoria mini pro 4 osoby rozhodně nesáhnete vedle! Pojďte o ní zjistit více. Sestavu Victoria tvoří čtvercový jídelní stůl a čtyři křesla z umělého ratanu v šedo-hnědé barvě. Křesla Victoria mají díky stabilní kovové konstrukci vysokou nosnost (120 kg), takže se na ně můžete spolehnout, i když je stůl plný jídla při rodinné oslavě, či party s přáteli. Hliníkové nohy křesel i stolu zdobí malba imitující dřevo. Součástí setu je měkké polstrování s šedými potahy opatřenými zipy pro snadné praní. Desku jídelního stolu tvoří pevné tvrzené sklo (tloušťka 5 mm). Pohodlné a elegantní zahradní stolování Umělý ratan je téměř bezúdržbový a vzhledem zapadne do klasických i moderních exteriérů a interiérů. Set Victoria pro čtyři osoby je ideálním rodinným posezením na zahradu. Jste majitelem restaurace, kavárny, cukrárny nebo vinárny? Pořiďte si dovnitř a na venkovní zahrádku praktický set nábytku Victoria Mini, jemuž vaši návštěvníci neodolají! Tajemstvím setu Victoria je technologický pokrok při zpracování umělého ratanu, který na soukromých zahradách i v pohostinstvích nahrazuje drahý a poněkud problematický pravý ratan. Umělý ratan vydrží mnohem déle a nikdy se nerozplete. 10 důvodů, proč si vybrat nábytek z umělého ratanu Žádný ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako DEOKORK Zahradní ratanová sestava VICTORIA MINI 1+4 (šedá)