villains in venice katherine woodfine

Get set for another incredible adventure with secret agents extraordinaire, Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lillian Rose!After the dramatic events of their mission to St Petersburg, Sophie and Lil know the truth – there''s a double-agent at work at the Secret Service Bureau. Whilst Lil pursues a dangerous line of enquiry in London, Sophie must set out on a new mission to Venice, following a twisted trail to discover long-buried secrets. But there are villains lurking amongst the city''s piazzas, canals and crumbling palaces, and in the shadows an old enemy lies in wait…

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This gorgeously designed retelling of The Nutcracker will make the perfect Christmas present for ballet fans everywhere! In snow white covered St. Petersburg, young dancer Stana’s dreams have finally come true – she has been chosen to play the lead role in Tchaikovsky’s new ballet, The Nutcracker. But with all eyes looking at her, can Stana overcome her nerves and dance like she’s never danced before? From the author of the bestselling The Sinclair Mysteries, Katherine Woodfine, and Waterstone’s Book Prize winner, Lizzy Stewart, this sumptuous and magical retelling of The Nutcracker will transport you on a journey fay beyond the page. Praise for Katherine Woodfine's The Sinclair's Mysteries series: ‘A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure’ Katherine Rundell, award-winning author of Rooftoppers 'Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel' The Sunday Times 'It's a dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb' The GuardianPraise for Lizzy Stewart's There's a Tiger in the Garden (Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017, Illustrated Books Category): ‘A journey of discovery’ The Guardian ‘A stunning testament to the power of imagination’ ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+ years, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell''s Goth Girl series, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens''s Murder Most Unladylike series.You are cordially invited to Sinclair’s Midnight Peacock Ball!The festive season has come to Sinclair’s and Sophie and Lil are spending the holidays at snowy Winter Hall. But it turns out that this is no ordinary house party …As sinister secrets come to light, our intrepid heroines find themselves faced with a more baffling mystery than ever before!With the help of their friends, can they uncover the truth in time to foil a truly diabolical plot? Or will Mr Sinclair’s New Year’s Eve Midnight Peacock Ball spell disaster for the dauntless young detectives?Prepare for shocks and surprises in the thrilling conclusion to the Sinclair’s Mysteries!Praise for The Midnight Peacock:''Katherine Woodbine brings her tautly plotted Edwardian series The Sinclair''s Mysteries to a stylish conclusion, in a book filled with deft characterisation and delectable period detail.'' Guardian******Praise for The Clockwork Sparrow:''A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure’ – Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers‘A real page-turner, it has murders, spies and gangs of thieves. Thrilling!’ ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The fourth and final adventure in the brilliant Taylor & Rose series by bestselling author, Katherine Woodfine. For fans of The Sinclair Mysteries and Murder Most Unladylike seriesTop secret agents, Sophie Taylor and Lil Rose have set sail to New York City on an elegant ocean liner, ready to face their enemies and settle old scores. These two brave friends will need all of their detective skills, courage and derring-do as they race against time to rescue a beloved friend …

Objev podobné jako Nightfall in New York - Katherine Woodfine

A gorgeous anniverary edition of the first title in Katherine Woodfine''s bestselling debut series, The Sinclair Mysteries. A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for readers of Robin Stevens'' Murder Most Unladylike series and M.G.Leonard’s Adventures on Trains.🔎‘A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure’ – KATHERINE RUNDELL, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES🔎You are cordially invited to attend the Grand Opening of Sinclair’s department store!Enter a world of bonbons, hats, perfumes and MYSTERIES around every corner. WONDER at the daring theft of the priceless CLOCKWORK SPARROW! TREMBLE as the most DASTARDLY criminals in London enact their wicked plans! GASP as our bold heroines, Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lilian Rose, CRACK CODES, DEVOUR ICED BUNS and vow to bring the villains to justice…🔎Readers LOVE The Clockwork Sparrow!Katie, age 10 for lovereading4kids.co.uk – ''A brilliant historical detective novel – I read it in one sitting and couldn’t put it down! The characters were really believable and the story was so exciting. My new favourite!''Celeste, age 13 for lovereading4kids.co.uk – ''An incredible read full of mystery, wonder and adventure…This is now one of my top ten.''

Objev podobné jako The Clockwork Sparrow - Katherine Woodfine

It''s time for a marvellous mini adventure with secret agents Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lillian Rose!Sophie and Lil are on their very first case for the Secret Service Bureau in this thrilling adventure. They travel to the seaside town of Rye where – despite its sleepy appearance – they have evidence that a band of German spies are plotting dastardly deeds. Can our two brave detectives navigate smugglers tunnels, make it through treacherous sea mists and decode a secret message to solve the mystery?Praise for The Sinclair’s Mysteries series:‘A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure’ – Katherine Rundell, award-winning author of Impossible Creatures on The Clockwork Sparrow''Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel'' The Sunday Times''It''s a dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb'' The Guardian

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A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen''s best-known story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.Elizabeth Bennet is the second eldest in a family of five daughters. Although their mother is very keen to see them all married to wealthy men, Elizabeth is determined that she will only ever marry for love. At a ball, Elizabeth meets Mr Darcy, who at first she believes is proud and haughty. But perhaps there is more to him than first meets the eye...Katherine Woodfine is best known for her historical series, The Sinclair Mysteries, which includes The Clockwork Sparrow. A huge fan of Jane Austen from a young age, she''s perfectly placed to bring the Bennet sisters to a new audience. Eglantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen''s satire and wit, bringing her colourful casts to life with warm and funny black and white illustrations.Illustrated and retold editions are also available for: Emma, Persuasion, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey. The perfect way to discover Austen for the first time, this bright and bold collection features some of the most inspiring and famous heroines in English literature. For readers aged eight and up.

Objev podobné jako Awesomely Austen - Illustrated and Retold: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austenová, Katherine Woodfine

Lottie Dod leads the way to sporting victory in this inspiring Little Gem from bestselling author Katherine Woodfine.“Girls can’t play tennis as well as boys? What a lot of NONSENSE!” Lottie Dod is DETERMINED to show that girls can be just as good as sports as boys. She runs and jumps and leaps after the ball – playing tennis makes Lottie feel WONDERFUL. After beating her brothers, she eventually goes on to reach the finals of the most important tennis competition of them all – WIMBLEDON! Can she continue her winning streak to become the world’s first female sports SUPERSTAR? NEVER underestimate what girls can do!

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Inspired by the life of Rose Bertin, Katherine Woodfine’s stunning Little Gem is written with an evocative sense of period furthered by fresh and beautiful full-colour illustrations by Kate Pankhurst.Young Rose dreams of sewing beautiful dresses for the women of Paris. But when a chance encounter with royalty changes her life, Rose must draw on all her skills to create the most breathtaking dress of them all Based on the life of Rose Bertin, the woman credited with creating haute-couture, this is a story to inspire bold girls and boys everywhere.

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Painting brings joy in a moment of grief in this moving and ultimately uplifting story inspired by the childhood of French portrait artist Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun.Elisabeth loves to paint, just like her papa. She spends hours making her own pictures of everything she sees – and the more colourful, the better!But when she goes away to school, she finds herself in a world of grey: grey buildings, grey uniforms, grey rooms. She misses Papa and all the colours of home. And one winter morning, she gets some terrible news that makes her days darker than ever before. Will Elisabeth be able to find the colour and joy in her life again?A touching tale about friendship, family and finding joy in the darkest of times. Inspired by the childhood of French portrait artist Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun.

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Join Anne with an 'e' as she moves to Green Gables in this timeless adventure that has enchanted generations of children. This beloved childhood classic by Lucy Maud Montgomery is now available in a stunning gift book edition with exquisite new art.

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Venice was where it all began…Libby and Will spent a glorious honeymoon in this magical city. They didn’t have much money, but they had a whole lot of love and a bright future ahead of them.And Venice was where it all went wrong…Two kids and twenty-five years later, they are struggling with money problems but somehow Will manages to fulfil his promise to Libby to take her back to Venice for their anniversary. This time, they are doing it in style and a masked ball awaits. But among the beautiful buildings and romantic canals, Libby learns that her husband has a secret that breaks her heart.The trust is broken and the marriage is over. But there are decades of love and two grown sons between them.Can they ever find their way back to each other or have they missed their chance forever?A funny and heartwarming second-chance romance, perfect for fans of Milly Johnson and Julie Caplin.Readers are falling in love with My Heart is in Venice:''A believable story with laugh-out-loud moments...so relatable and true to life! Loved it!'' Harriet J. Kent''Funny, heartwarming and addictive.'' Susan Buchanan''I would highly recommend this fabulous book which is full of the trials and tribulations ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako My Heart is in Venice - Jensen Helga

Take flight with a truly inspirational tale of courage and self-belief, inspired by the incredible life of Sophie Blanchard, the world’s first female hot-air balloonistScaredy-Cat Sophie is afraid of everything! So when a balloonist comes to the town fair, Sophie is left behind while everyone else goes to watch him fly in his marvellous balloon. She''s far too frightened of the crowds, the commotion and even riding in a horse-drawn carriage.But Sophie longs to watch the hot-air balloon sail across the blue sky. If she could just be brave enough to face her fears, who knows where her journey might take her …A touching tale for young readers of learning to overcome anxiety and follow your dreams.

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''Oh my goodness, Lost and Found in Venice just might be my new favorite book! It was so good! I couldn''t put it down!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I loved this story'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Absolutely beautiful. I was so excited for the ending, but sad it was over. Excited to read more by this author'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rosie Redbrush, a travel agent working for Wanderlust Wishes travel agency, is someone who sells holidays but never takes them. At twenty-nine, she lives a quiet, comfortable life in the town she grew up in. But then, just a few days before Christmas, a problematic customer tricks Rosie into becoming a tour guide for a group of ten disgruntled old-age pensioners in Venice! And suddenly, Rosie''s quiet life is thrown into disarray. Escorting an elderly group through the streets of Italy''s most romantic city is hard enough, but throw in a neurotic aquaphobe, an accidental Santa race, a regrettable selfie, and a missing backpack, suddenly Rosie finds herself extremely lost in Venice, without a penny or a passport to her name.Rosie can''t go home. And as she travels Italy looking for a solution, what she doesn''t expect to find are a loving family, a group of eclectic new friends, and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The new captivating and romantic read from the bestselling author and beloved TV presenter ‘Glorious escapism … I fell in love with Italy all over again!’ SANTA MONTEFIORE 'Soak up the glamour' PRIMA 'Wonderfully escapist – marvellous' ANTON DU BEKE Can one magical city change their destiny? Welcome to Venice, the fairytale city, where canals flow into hidden shadows and forbidden secrets whisper behind the masks… The masked stranger When Gina Bellini meets an enigmatic figure at the Venice carnival, their chemistry is unforgettable, before he vanishes into the night. The Hollywood legend Personal assistant, Issy Roberts is on location with Tinseltown's biggest star. Will he discover her shocking lies? The ultimate diva Opera sensation Lucia De Santis has the world at her feet. How far will she go to get what she wants? As their fates collide in the most beautiful city on earth, will dangerous secrets destroy their dreams? Readers love Carol Kirkwood! 'This book was a joy to read' ????? 'Couldn't put it down' ????? 'It had me gripped from start to finish' ????? 'This was the perfect escape for summer and has me desperate to visit Venice now!' ????? 'This book has it all in spades. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The new captivating and romantic read from the bestselling author and beloved TV presenter‘Glorious escapism … I fell in love with Italy all over again!’ SANTA MONTEFIORE''Soak up the glamour'' PRIMA''Wonderfully escapist – marvellous'' ANTON DU BEKECan one magical city change their destiny?Welcome to Venice, the fairytale city, where canals flow into hidden shadows and forbidden secrets whisper behind the masks…The masked strangerWhen Gina Bellini meets an enigmatic figure at the Venice carnival, their chemistry is unforgettable, before he vanishes into the night.The Hollywood legendPersonal assistant, Issy Roberts is on location with Tinseltown''s biggest star. Will he discover her shocking lies?The ultimate divaOpera sensation Lucia De Santis has the world at her feet. How far will she go to get what she wants?As their fates collide in the most beautiful city on earth, will dangerous secrets destroy their dreams?Readers love Carol Kirkwood!''This book was a joy to read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''Couldn''t put it down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''It had me gripped from start to finish'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''This was the perfect escape for summer and has me desperate to visit Venice now!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''This book has it all in spades. An absolute winner'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''Another wonderful book … very ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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When Fernando spots her in a Venice cafe and knows immediately that she is The One, Marlena de Blasi is caught off guard. A divorced American woman travelling through Italy, she thought she was satisfied with her life. Yet within a few months, she quits her job as a chef, sells her house, kisses her two grown-up kids goodbye, and moves to Venice. Once there, she finds herself sitting in sugar-scented pasticcerie, strolling through sixteenth-century palazzi, renovating an apartment overlooking the seductive Adriatic Sea, and preparing to wed a virtual stranger in an ancient stone church.As this transplanted American learns the hard way about the peculiarities of Venetian culture, we are treated to an honest, often comic view of how two middle-aged people, both set in their ways but also set on being together, build a life. A THOUSAND DAYS IN VENICE is filled with the foods and flavours of Italy and peppered with recipes and culinary observations. But the main course here is about a woman who falls in love with both a man and a city, and finally finds the home she didn''t know she was missing.

Objev podobné jako A Thousand Days In Venice - Marlena de Blasi

''A MASTER OF HISTORICAL CRIME FICTION'' GUARDIANThe Talented Mr Ripley meets A Room with a View in this dark and irresistible historical novel featuring Monica: a fourteen-year-old girl with a disturbing imagination . . .Venice, 1911. Monica is a fourteen-year-old with a wild imagination and an unbearably dull governess named Rose Driscoll. She was supposed to be entering the most exciting time of her life but, with her parents and uncle now dead, she has been forced to leave leafy Hampstead and move to a flat on the busy Holloway Road with a woman who is living proof that an exciting life is not guaranteed.Driscoll has dutifully planned this trip to Venice, as directed by a ''letter of wishes'' in a will, but on the very first morning, as the sunlight streams through the curtains of their Palazzo, Monica wakes up to a horrible realisation: has she killed her only guardian?Too scared to find out the truth, Monica flees her room and immerses herself in the mysterious streets, canals and squares of Venice, all the while her thoughts spinning back to a dark childhood in London and her fear of what the future holds.

Objev podobné jako The Night in Venice - A.J. Martin

''A master of historical crime fiction'' Guardian''A writer in full command of his subject'' Mail on Sunday''Martin''s novels are works of literature, not simply puzzles'' Financial TimesThe Talented Mr Ripley meets A Room with a View in this dark and irresistible historical novel featuring Monica: a fourteen-year-old girl with a disturbing imagination . . .Venice, 1911. Monica is a fourteen-year-old with a wild imagination and an unbearably dull governess named Rose Driscoll. She was supposed to be entering the most exciting time of her life but, with her parents and uncle now dead, she has been forced to leave leafy Hampstead and move to a flat on the busy Holloway Road with a woman who is living proof that an exciting life is not guaranteed.Driscoll has dutifully planned this trip to Venice, as directed by a ''letter of wishes'' in a will, but on the very first morning, as the sunlight streams through the curtains of their Palazzo, Monica wakes up to a horrible realisation: has she killed her only guardian?Too scared to find out the truth, Monica flees her room and immerses herself in the mysterious streets, canals and squares of Venice, all the while her thoughts spinning back ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS AWARDS 2023Cinnamon and Salt is a collection of recipes, stories and photographs that invites you to beautiful Venice through its beloved cicchetti. Cicchetti (pronounced chi-ke-tee) are little morsels; think of them as appetisers, aperitivo or hors d’oeuvres – but cicchetti are undeniably, distinctly Venetian and a delicious nod to Venice’s casual way of life. In Cinnamon and Salt, Italy-based food writer Emiko Davies delves into the rich, multicultural history of Venice and its unique cuisine, detailing more than sixty classic and modern recipes, from fried to sweet and from small plates to drinks. Try sweet and sour radicchio, the legendary fried meatballs, or creamy whipped cod on squares of polenta. Indulge in Venetian soft-shell crab before moving on to rose petal jam and sugar-coated fritters. You’ll even find recipes for a spritz, a Bellini and a thick hot chocolate, and be let in on the secrets to creating your own authentic cicchetti.

Objev podobné jako Cinnamon and Salt: Cicchetti in Venice - Emiko Davies

National Geographic Traveller''s the best books on European cities, 2019In the autumn of 1948 Hemingway was approaching fifty and hadn''t published a novel in nearly a decade. He travelled for the first time to Venice and there, at a duck shoot in the lagoon he met and fell in love with Adriana Ivancich, a striking young Venetian woman just out of finishing school. What followed was a platonic love affair; he continued to visit her in Venice; she in turn came to Cuba while he wrote The Old Man and the Sea. This is the illuminating story of a writer and a muse that intimately examines both the cost to Adriana and the fractured heart and changing art of Hemingway in his fifties.''Hemingway [is] an enduringly fascinating character, one whom di Robilant, with his easy-paced style, has sympathetically brought to life.'' Literary Review''Effortlessly and expertly explores the secret desires, successes, and depressive obstacles that shrouded Ernest Hemingway''s final productive years.'' New York Journal of Books

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With astonishment Aschenbach noticed that the boy was entirely beautiful.Ageing writer Gustav von Aschenbach is on holiday in Venice when he first notices a fellow guest in the foyer of his hotel: an exceptionally beautiful boy who is staying there with his family. Admiration gives way to obsession as his days begin to revolve around seeing the boy. Meanwhile, ominous signs point to a disease spreading through the magnificent, but decaying, city and, blinded by his fixation, Aschenbach fails to notice.Death in Venice is the finale of this seven-story collection, marked by masterful storytelling and profound, often haunting, insight.(Cover may vary)

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Venice Tales is the first comprehensive collection of short-stories on Venice by Italian authors. The book encompasses a broad chronological span, beginning from the Middle Ages (Boccaccio), through to the early modern period (Sansovino), the Enlightenment (Casanova, Goldoni), to the modern and contemporary eras (Marinetti, Montale, Calvino, Scarpa and others). A dream-like city uniquely built on water, Venice was a hub of trade with the East and the seminal cosmopolitan city. Venice was proudly independent politically from the word go and was at the forefront of several arts and industries: glass-making and ship-building, as well as music and the fine arts. A site of Carnivalesque joie de vivre, luxury, and licentiousness on the one hand, Venice also became widely synonymous with darkness, melancholy, and a wish for death. In short, the siren call of Venice has always seduced literati, visitors, and tourists alike. Venice continues to haunt and inspire the imagination of authors and artists the world over and yet few Italians have dared taking on the city in their works of literary fiction. It is possible that Venice''s worldly exotic allure proved daunting and evanescent to many. As these Venice Tales vividly demonstrate, those who did not fear to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The thrilling story of the Jews in Venice – and the truth behind one of Shakespeare''s most famous characters.Millions of visitors flood to Venice every year. Yet many are unaware of its history – one of dramatic expansion but also of rapid decline. And essential to any history of Venice during its glory days is the story of its Jewish population. Venice gave the world the word ghetto. Astonishingly, the ghetto prison turned out to be as remarkable a place as the city of Venice itself.With sound scholarship and a narrator''s skill, Harry Freedman tells the story of Venice’s Jews. From the founding of the ghetto in 1516, to the capture of Venice by Napoleon in 1797, he describes the remarkable cultural renaissance that took place in the Venice ghetto. Gates and walls notwithstanding, for the first time in European history Jews and Christians mingled intellectually, learned from each other, shared ideas and entered modernity together. When it came to culture, the ghetto walls were porous.Any history of Venice and its Jews also can’t avoid the story of Shakespeare’s Shylock. The cultural and political revival in the Venice ghetto is often obscured from history by this fictional character. Who, we ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A guide to the wonders of Venice, conveyed by means of an artist''s sketchbookMatthew Rice is a long-time observer and illustrator of cities, buildings and all those who inhabit them, with an uncanny ability to express the energy of a place through a few lines of ink and splashes of paint. For years, Venice has been a source of deep creative inspiration for him; and now, in Venice: A Sketchbook Guide, he captures the highlights of this most beguiling of Italian cities. Unsurprisingly, given his abiding passion for architecture, Matthew provides a wealth of information about the ''stones'' of Venice, including an illustrated guide to the main building styles of the city - Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Modern - and exemplars of its balconies, bridges and campaniles. Further sections explore the city''s sestieri - its six residential quarters - as well as its history, paintings, festivals, wildlife and, not least, its cicchetti and aperitivi. Following the same landscape format as Matthew''s real-life sketchbooks, Venice: A Sketchbook Guide will combine enchanting watercolour illustrations with an informed, personal and witty text, and promises to delight all visitors to Venice, armchair or actual.

Objev podobné jako Venice - Matthew Rice

''impossible here, absurd, depraved, ludicrous and yet sacred, still honourable, even here: "I love you!"This volume contains a generous selection of the short fiction Thomas Mann published in the years 1897 to 1912, after which he turned to larger-scale projects. The acknowledged classic among the early shorter fiction is the novella Death in Venice, in which Mann develops a lyrical style and a range of mythological allusions, through the forbidden love of a middle-aged man for a teenage boy, a theme with roots in Mann''s own emotional experience. In many of his shorter works, Mann uses irony and humour to treat the conflict between sensitive, often artistic souls and the vital, often brutal forces of life. The stories, usually about isolated figures, convey a mixture of humour, sadness, and irony which invites ambivalent responses from readers. This new set of translations by Ritchie Robertson and Nicola Luckhurst is accompanied by explanatory notes and introduction.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Can a city hold the key to happiness?''This isn''t a mid-life crisis OK? For a start I''m not old enough yet to have one of those. I''m calling it a happiness project. I''ve stolen an entire summer from my life and by the time it''s over I plan to leave this place with a list in my hand. The ten things that make me happy, that''s all I want to know. How difficult can it be? They may be small things - a perfect cup of coffee, a day without rain - or bigger ones. It''s still the beginning so how can I know?'' Addolorata Martinelli knows she should be happy. She has everything she thought she wanted - her own business, a husband, a child. So why does she feel as if something is missing? Then when her restaurant, Little Italy, is slated by a reviewer, she realises that she''s lost the one thing she thought she could always count on, her love of food.So Addolorata heads to Venice for a summer alone, aiming to find the ten things that make her happy. Once she''s found them, she''ll construct a new life around her ten things, but will they ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako One Summer in Venice - Pellegrino Nicky

Jeff Atman, a journalist, is in Venice to cover the opening of the Biennale. He''s expecting to see a load of art, go to a lot of parties and drink too many bellinis. He''s not expecting to meet the spellbinding Laura, who will completely transform his few days in the city. So begins a story of erotic love and spiritual learning that will reach its conclusion amidst the ghats of Varanasi.

Objev podobné jako Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi - Geoff Dyer

Venice – a secret atlas is a glorious celebration of all that is unusual and undiscovered in this magnificent city.Welcome to this richly detailed and beautifully illustrated compendium of interesting, unexpected and downright bizarre places to be discovered in Venice; a treasure trove for those who love to dig beneath the surface and explore the secret and unusual locations.Guaranteed to delight and inspire, here you can:Discover the secrets of St. Mark''s Basilica without any touristsExplore Venice''s only underground canal in search of the alchemical sculpture of the winged horseDecipher the paintings of the Scuola di San Rocco Push open the doors of palaces and monasteries to stroll through unsuspected gardensAdmire the extraordinary forgotten library of the Seminary of VeniceShop at the market in the Giudecca women''s prisonPlay tennis in the heart of the cityVenice is full of iconic sites. But if you’re more interested in the unusual and unfamiliar, turn to the Secret Atlas of Venice to uncover your new favourite location through this sumptuously illustrated guide. An ideal gift for the Venice afficionado in your life.Â

Objev podobné jako Venice - The Secret Atlas - Thomas Jonglez, Irene Galifi, Paola Zoffoli

From the bestselling author of Wintering, Katherine May, The Electricity of Every Living Thing is a life-affirming and poignant exploration of nature, and how reconnecting to wild landscapes can create peace in our unquiet minds.''A windswept tale, beautifully told'' Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path ''A manifesto for the value of difficult people. I loved it'' Amy Liptrot, author of The OutrunIn August 2015, Katherine May set out to walk the 630-mile South West Coast Path. She wanted to understand why she had stopped coping with everyday life; why motherhood had been so overwhelming and isolating, and why the world felt full of inundation and expectations she can''t meet. Setting her feet down on the rugged and difficult path by the sea, the answer begins to unfold.The Electricity of Every Living Thing tells the story of the year in which Katherine comes to terms with a diagnosis which shakes her to her core. It leads to a re-evaluation of her life so far - a kinder one, which finally allows her to be different rather than simply awkward, arrogant or unfeeling. The physical and psychological journeys become inextricably entwined, and as Katherine finds her way across the untameable coast, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Electricity of Every Living Thing - Katherine May

''An inspiring, life-affirming story'' Reader''s DigestPhilip and Caroline Jones, a middle-aged couple living in Edinburgh, found themselves facing redundancy and an uncertain future. Until they received some advice from a complete stranger in a pub.Their response was to sell everything in order to move to Venice, in search of a better, simpler life. They were wrong about the ''simpler'' bit...To Venice with Love recounts how they arrived in Venice with ten pieces of luggage, no job, no friends and no long-term place to stay. From struggling with the language to battling bureaucracy; the terror of teaching English to Italian teenagers, the company of a modestly friendly cat... and finally, from debugging financial systems on an Edinburgh industrial estate, to building an ordinary life in an extraordinary city, To Venice with Love is a love-letter to a city that changed their lives. It''s a story told through the history, music, art, architecture (and, of course, the food) of La Serenissima.

Objev podobné jako To Venice with Love - Philip Gwynne Jones

A photographic and textual documentation of David Chipperfield’s long-awaited restoration of St Mark’s SquareThis volume follows the long-anticipated restoration work on the Procuratie Vecchie in St Mark’s Square in Venice, as overseen by David Chipperfield Architects. Thousands of people walk past the landmark each year, oblivious to what resides within. In April 2022, the building opened for the first time in 500 years, housing humanitarian organizations such as the Human Safety Net foundation.St Mark’s Square is often regarded as Venice’s central community complex; Venice, in turn, is often regarded across the globe as an architectural mecca. Accordingly, the major restoration has drawn a number of critical reflections by both Italian and international thinkers. Venice Lab gathers these essays from scholars and artists, as well as interviews with the architects involved in the restoration, conveying the project’s pluralistic vision for the lagoon city.

Objev podobné jako Venice Lab: Reconsidering St. Mark’s Square

Remember Venice for ever with this exquisite cut-paper guide.This beautifully illustrated pocket guide unfolds to a length of 1.5 metres and features 12 of the most important sites in Venice, including St Mark''s Basilica, the Doge''s Palace, Rialto Bridge, I Frari, Galleria dell''Accademia, Ca''d''Oro, Peggy Gugenheim Museum, Burano, Bridge of Sighs, Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo and Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute. Presented in a slipcase, this is the perfect gift or souvenir for anyone wishing to remember a visit to Venice.

Objev podobné jako Venice: Panorama Pops - Sarah McMenemy

An essential companion for every traveller to Venice, this is the hidden city revealed in a gorgeous non-fiction account by one of Europe''s greatest living writers, Javier MaríasCentury after century, the essence of Venice is unchanging. It is a place of contradictions, equal parts glamour and chaos. As a young man, Javier Marías made the city his home; since then he has left and returned many times, drawn back to its labyrinth of blind alleys, its pearly green canals, its imagined spaces.His love affair with the city has lasted over thirty years - he has traced every inch of its endless interior, has lived among the Venetians and lived apart from them. In Venice, An Interior, Marías sets out to uncover the heart of this strange and enchanting place.

Objev podobné jako Venice, An Interior - Javier Marías

A new translation of Thomas Mann's classic tale of obsession and infatuation amid the haunting decay of Venice.

Objev podobné jako Death in Venice - Thomas Mann

It's the night of 12 November 2019. The worst flooding in 50 years hits the city of Venice. 85% of La Serenissima is underwater. Gale force winds roar across the lagoon and along the narrow streets. And the body of Dr Jennifer Whiteread- a young British art historian, specialising in the depiction of angels in Venetian painting - is found floating in a flooded antique bookshop on the Street of the Assassins.As the local police struggle to restore order to a city on its knees, Nathan Sutherland - under pressure from the British Ambassador and distraught relatives - sets out into the dark and rain-swept streets in an attempt to discover the truth behind Whiteread's death.The trail leads to the "Markham Foundation", a recent and welcome addition to the list of charities working to preserve the ancient city. Charming, handsome and very, very rich, Giles Markham is a well-known and popular figure in the highest Venetian social circles, and has the ear of both the Mayor and the Patriarch.But a man with powerful friends may also have powerful enemies. And Nathan is about to learn that, in Venice at least, angels come in many forms - merciful, fallen and vengeful...

Objev podobné jako The Angels of Venice - Philip Gwynne Jones

Offering an in-depth coverage about Venice and the Veneto, this guide helps you to make the most of your time in Venice, whether you want to visit the big name sights of the Basilica di San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale, escape the crowds in one of the city's off-beat districts, or take a day-trip to the magnificent city of Verona.

Objev podobné jako The Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto (Travel Guide) - Rough Guides

"None of Venice''s innumerable chroniclers have portrayed the Serenissima''s character with quite such a combination of the scholarly, the informal and the intimate...Over the years thousands of readers, starting this book, have been relieved to encounter its famously undemanding approach to the city - ''Generally the first thing to do in Venice is to sit down and have some coffee'': but by the time they get to the end of it, all the same, they will have learnt virtually everything that an educated stranger needs to know about the place, its art and its history, besides being subtly entertained throughout.''" - From the Introduction by Jan Morris.

Objev podobné jako Venice for Pleasure - J. G. Links

During March, April and May 2020, after the coronavirus outbreak, Venice was in lockdown and totally deserted for probably the first time in its history. Luc and Danielle Carton, who have lived in Venice since 2005, were lucky enough to be able to photograph the most beautiful city in the world in such exceptional circumstances. Their photos are a rare testimony of this extraordinary time. A unique report.

Objev podobné jako Venice Deserted - Luc Carton

The Venetian trattoria of your dreams, a restaurant at the end of the world, rent a floor of a sublime Renaissance palazzo on the Grand Canal, marvel at the interior of Saint Mark's Basilica after hours, sleep beneath a Tiepolo fresco, learn where to find the best gelato in Venice, pick up a pair of those famous gondolier slippers, and eat the best panini, get the Clock Tower on Saint Mark's Square all to yourself for an ultra-chic aperitivo hour, and rent a traditional boat without a license so you can cruise along the canals like a native…30 exceptional experiences in Venice that, among other things, will let you to escape the hoards of tourists ravaging La Serenissima …The “Soul of” collection is a new approach to the art of traveling that's all about vagabonding around town, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences. Guides for those who want to unlock the hidden doors of a city, feel out its heartbeat, plumb every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul. Created by Fany Péchiodat in collaboration with the publisher Thomas Jonglez, the collection will continue to expand with new cities in 2020: Rome, Bali, New York, Berlin ...Every guide in the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Soul of Venice Guide - Thomas Jonglez, Giol Servane

AN IN-WORLD GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS' MOST POWERFUL HEROES AND VILLAINS. Meet Marvel Comics' greatest heroes and villains in this restored journal, narrated by Nick Fury.

Objev podobné jako Marvel Heroes and Villains - Ned Hartley

This book is the indispensable guide to the history of architecture in Venice, encompassing the city's fascinating variety of buildings from ancient times to the present day.

Objev podobné jako The Architectural History of Venice - Deborah Howard

With their signature prose, at turns muscular and luminous, Shayla Lawson travels the world to explore deeper meanings within love, time, and the self. Through encounters with a gorgeous gondolier in Venice, an ex-husband in The Netherlands, and a lost love on New Year''s Eve in Mexico City, Lawson''s travels bring unexpected wisdom about life in and out of love. They learn the strength of friendships, and the dangers of beauty during a near escape in Egypt. They examine Blackness in post dictatorship Zimbabwe, then take us on a secretive tour of Black freedom movements in Portugal. Through a deeply insightful journey, Lawson leads readers from a castle in France, to a hula hoop competition in Jamaica, to a traditional theater in Tokyo, to a Prince concert in Minnesota, and finally to find liberation on a beach in Bermuda, exploring each location - and their deepest emotions - to the fullest. In the end, they discover how trials of marriage, grief, and missed connections, can lead to self transformation and unimagined new freedoms.

Objev podobné jako How To Live Free In A Dangerous World - Shayla Lawson

Svítidlo BIG WHITE INDA je nástěnné a stropní bodové osvětlení v černém matném provedení. Nabízí otočnou a výkyvnou konstrukci pro přesné nasměrování světla a je určeno pro interiéry s krytím IP20. Patice GU10 podporuje LED i halogenové žárovky s maximálním výkonem 50 W.

• Otočná a výkyvná konstrukce pro flexibilní směrování světla
• Vysoký index podání barev Ra ≥ 90 pro věrné zobrazení
• Kvalitní hliníkové provedení s černou matnou povrchovou úpravou
• Univerzální montáž na strop i na stěnu

Objev podobné jako SLV BIG WHITE INDA, nástěnné a stropní svítidlo, bodové svítidlo, QPAR51, černé matné, max. 50 W 147550

LED2 6093501 MAG IN CORNER-H, W DALI je rohový spojovací modul pro magnetický kolejnicový systém MAG TRACK. Umožňuje vytvářet pravoúhlá napojení kolejnic pro osvětlení v rozích prostor. Modul je stmívatelný přes DALI systém, má napájení 48V DC a je určen výhradně pro vnitřní použití.

• Magnetický systém pro rychlou a snadnou montáž bez nástrojů
• Plně stmívatelný přes DALI systém pro inteligentní řízení osvětlení
• Kvalitní hliníková konstrukce zajišťující dlouhou životnost a odolnost
• Univerzální bílá barva pro elegantní integraci do moderních interiérů

Objev podobné jako LED2 6093501 MAG IN CORNER-H, W DALI bílá

Brendan Madden delves into archives and secret files, and speaks to those who were there, to uncover Spanish football’s most incredible hidden stories.Perfect for anyone interested in Spanish football or wider Spanish culture and history.In this passionately crafted collection brimming with compelling characters, you’ll learn about:The team-mates persecuted by Franco’s regime for a humble protestHow the fastest winger in the land became a Nazi spyThe boy abandoned at an orphanage who became a rebellious generational talentTwo rising stars caught in one of Spain’s deadliest firesThe boardroom figures who defied ETA and Galicia’s drug cartelsJohan Cruyff’s bizarre stint at LevanteThe extraordinary life of the man who gave the world ‘tiki-taka’How a Blackpool lad became the cherished voice of Spanish TVThe goal that shook Barcelona in the middle of the nightThe profound connection between Cádiz’s carnival and its football clubMeet new heroes and villains in this meticulously researched anthology, which offers a vivid, deeply human glimpse into Spanish football – and the culture, politics and history that shaped it.

Objev podobné jako Once Upon a Time in La Liga - Brendan Madden

The Ghost in the Telescope is an insiderÂ’s account of the Herschel Space Observatory, which was built to answer the questions of how the stars and galaxies were born.Written in an engaging manner for a general audience, the book tells the stories of the telescope itself, the discoveries it made, and the engineers and astronomers who made and used it.The book, based on the authorÂ’s own experience and interviews with the key astronomers and engineers, tells the story of the mission, from its original concept on a piece of paper in Venice to the moment after the end of the mission when the engineers had to decide whether to crash the spacecraft into the Moon. Containing some of the most spectacular pictures ever taken of the universe, the book describes all the major discoveries made with the telescope. The book also gives an account, accessible to anyone without previous scientific knowledge, of the latest research into the births of stars and galaxies.The book will interest anyone who is curious about astronomy, space missions, and how astronomy is done in practice. It is designed to be easy to read and does not require any previous scientific background.

Objev podobné jako The Ghost in the Telescope - Stephen Eales

''Very funny and unexpected, a material response to our times, plush as velvet'' Rachel Cusk''A wickedly funny and emotionally expansive novel'' Jenny OffillIt is the Saturday after the 2016 presidential election, and in a plush weekend house in Connecticut, a group of New Yorkers has gathered to recover from what they consider the greatest political catastrophe of their lives. Liberal and like-minded, the friends have come to the countryside in the hope of restoring the bubble in which they have grown used to living.Moving through her days accompanied by a carefully curated salon, Eva Lindquist is a generous hostess with an obsession for decorating. Yet when, in her avidity to secure shelter for herself, she persuades her husband to buy a grand if dilapidated apartment in Venice, she unwittingly sets off the chain of events that will propel him to venture outside the bubble and embark on an unexpected love affair.A slyly comic look at the shelter industry, Shelter in Place is a novel about house and home, safety and freedom and the insidious ways in which political upheaval can undermine even the most seemingly impregnable foundations.

Objev podobné jako Shelter in Place - David Leavitt

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.

• Květinová vonná kompozice vhodná na každodenní nošení
• Elegantní světle růžový flakon s romantickým designem
• Komplexní vůně s růží, jasmínem, pivoňkou a pižmem
• Univerzální vůně představená již v roce 2005

Objev podobné jako Victoria's Secret So In Love parfémovaná voda pro ženy 50 ml

Ochranný zadní kryt iSaprio Morning in a City pro Samsung Galaxy M53 5G je vyroben z měkkého TPU materiálu. Kryt má přesné otvory pro všechny ovládací prvky a konektory telefonu. Poskytuje odolnost proti nárazům a má protiskluzový povrch.

• Měkký TPU materiál pro snadné nasazení
• Přesné výřezy pro všechny konektory a tlačítka
• Protiskluzový povrch pro bezpečné držení
• Pružná konstrukce chránící telefon před nárazy

Objev podobné jako iSaprio Morning in a City pro Samsung Galaxy M53 5G (mor-TPU3-M53_5G)