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When Dreams Collide is Nicholas Allan s intimate pilgrimage across the former states of Yugoslavia as he explores the splintered co-evolution of these lands over the last ten centuries, guided by the inimitable Rebecca West s masterpiece, Black Lamb and Grey Falcon.

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Father Christmas needs a wee.He s been drinking drinks since half past three . . . At each different house that he visits Father Christmas drinks and eats all the goodies left out for him. Before long he really, really, really needs a wee. So much so that he even forgets to leave the presents behind. But he dashes back, delivers all the pressies and flies home at high speed to avoid an embarassing accident . . . there s just one tiny problem . . . he s lost his house key!Find out what happens and whether Father Christmas ever gets to relieve himself in this brilliant and fabulously funny counting book from the talented author/illustrator Nicholas Allan!

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A jolly escapade through the world of potties, royalty and tiny accidents in this hilarious romp from the bestselling creator of The Queen s Knickers, Nicholas Allan.It s time for the prince to use his potty, so it s off to the Royal Potty Workshop! There are singing potties, potties pulled by corgis, and even super-duper flying Royal Robo-Potties!But it s hard work finding the perfect potty for the job ... especially when disaster strikes. Can the Royal Baby find his own solution?Praise for The Royal Nappy: Lots of fun The Sun

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A simple introduction to reproduction. Every single day, Willy, a small sperm, practices for the Great Swimming Race. But, when the day arrives, will Willy be able to swim faster than his 300 million friends? He ll have to if he stands a chance of meeting the marvellous egg.Join Willy on his biggest adventure yet! Hilariously funny, warm, and playful, this is a picture book that appeals to both children and grown-ups. Fresh, original, and imaginative. . . . Allan s achievement is in couching fascinating facts within the construct of a gentle, direct narrative. A little knowledge is a wonderful thing, and as the rest of the facts of life fall into place, Allan s readers will look back on this book with a mixture of fondness and wry amusement. -The Guardian

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Quick s ambitious novel, set during the golden age of Hollywood, sparkles with wit and clever plotting Publishers Weekly Glamorous HELLO!Return to 1930s Burning Cove, California, the glamorous seaside playground for Hollywood stars, mobsters, spies, and a host of others who find more than they bargain for in this mysterious town.Maggie Lodge, assistant to Aunt Cornelia - a reclusive advice columnist - is desperate; her employer is being blackmailed, and she s determined to find the culprit. Her only choice? Private eye Sam Sage.The pair soon get into verbal fireworks - Sam thinks Maggie is in over her head, and Maggie thinks Sam needs to get his life in order. Yet beneath the tension, a fierce attraction is simmering, one Maggie is determined to resist. She has dark secrets of her own, ones she must hide at all costs. For Maggie is troubled by dreams - dreams so vivid they almost seem real. She knows she must keep her visions a closely guarded secret, or risk being committed to an asylum. But when the pair discovers someone is impersonating Aunt Cornelia - and a woman is found dead - the door is opened to a dangerous web of blackmail and murder. Maggie and Sam must work together to find a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to exact vengeance... As fiery as they come The Press and Journal A book to cosy up with on a cold day The CourierPraise for Amanda Quick A master storyteller The Huffington Post Sparkles with wit and clever plotting Publishers Weekly Sexy . . . clever, fun Kirkus Reviews

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The stunning love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Lucky One and The Longest Ride. Nicholas Sparks is one of the world s most beloved authors.____________________Colin Hancock is giving his second chance his best shot.At twenty-eight, he s focused on getting his teaching degree and avoiding all the places and people that proved so destructive in his past. The last thing he s looking for is a serious relationship. But when he crosses paths with Maria Sanchez one rainswept night, his carefully structured life is turned upside down. And when Maria, a hardworking lawyer, meets Colin she begins to question every notion she has ever had about herself and her future - and what truly makes her happy. Before the couple has a chance to envision a life together, menacing reminders from events in Maria s past start to surface. And as the threat of violence begins to shadow her every step, she and Colin will be pushed to breaking point. A story of obsession, reinvention and a love that defies every expectation, See Me is a incredible love story from multi-million-copy bestselling author Nicholas Sparks.____________________*The breathtaking new love story from Nicholas Sparks, Every Breath, is available now*Praise for multi-million-copy bestseller phenomenon, Nicholas Sparks: When it comes to tales about love, Nicholas Sparks is one of the undisputed kings Heat An absorbing page-turner Daily Mail A fiercely romantic and touching tale Heat on The Longest Ride An A-grade romantic read OK! on Safe Haven This one won t leave a dry eye Daily Mirror on The Lucky One

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No library s complete without the classics! This new, enhanced leather-bound edition collects some of the most influential stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe.Edgar Allan Poe was a master of tales of the mysterious and macabre. From the eerie incantations of The Raven to the persistent fright of The Tell-Tale Heart, his stories and poems are unforgettable explorations of the darker side of life that still offer lessons and insight into human behavior today. This Canterbury Classics edition of Edgar Allan Poe collects some of his best-known work--from Annabel Lee to The Fall of the House of Usher, Lenore to The Pit and the Pendulum, and many more. With an impressive leather cover, specially designed endpapers, and an essay by a Poe scholar, Edgar Allan Poe is the perfect introduction for new readers and the perfect resource for devoted fans.Poe s writings were truly original--and this unique book is the perfect look at his uncommon genius.

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Kniha - autor Edgar Allan Poe, 724 stran, anglicky, pevná, kůže "Edgar Allan Poe was a master of tales of the mysterious and macabre. From the eerie incantations of ""The Raven"" to the persistent fright of ""The Tell-Tale Heart,"" his stories and poems are unforgettable explorations of the darker side of life that still offer lessons and insight into human behavior today, making them an integral component of just about any library. This Canterbury Classics edition of ""Edgar Allan Poe"" collects some of his best-known work--from ""Annabel Lee"" to ""The Fall of the House of Usher,"" ""Lenore"" to ""The Pit and the Pendulum,"" and many, many more. With an impressive leather cover, specially designed endpapers, and other all-new enhancements, as well as an essay by a Poe scholar, Edgar Allan Poe is the perfect introduction for new readers and the perfect resource for devoted fans. Poe's writings were truly original--and this unique book is the perfect look at...

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Audiokniha: Proč vůbec stojíme o sex? A co je to vlastně láska? Tuto otázku si lidé kladou už tisíce let, přesto uspokojivá odpověď stále neexistuje. Autoři převádí řeč vědy a špičkového výzkumu do zábavného čtení a vysvětlují čtenářům, jak s vědeckými poznatky naložit. Probírají vztahy mezi partnery opravdu důkladně – od základní otázky, jak najít toho pravého, až po krátkodobé milostné aférky. Vysvětlují, proč vznikl sex, láska i zamilovanost, v které části mozku láska sídlí, jak je to s mimomanželským sexem nebo proč si muži a ženy s láskou a sexem spojují odlišná očekávání. Nabízejí rovněž strategie, jimiž lze svou tržní hodnotu v očích potenciálních partnerů zvýšit. Pravda o mužích a ženách. Jaký je rozdíl mezi mužem a ženou? Žena chce, aby jeden muž uspokojoval každou její potřebu. Muž chce, aby každá žena uspokojila jeho jedinou potřebu. Allan a Barbara Peasovi, autoři mezinárodně proslulého bestselleru Proč muži neposlouchají a ženy neumí číst v mapách, ve své nové vtipné příručce přinášejí odpovědi na nejrůznější otázky. Jak najít skvělého partnera a zajistit si spokojenou budoucnost? Co dělat, když nefunguje vzájemná přitažlivost? Jak naložit s nevěrným partnerem? Jak znovu získat kouzlo osobnosti? Co muže a ženy vzrušuje a co je naopak odrazuje? Allan a Barbara Peasovi: Proč muži chtějí sex a ženy potřebují lásku | Čte Lucie Trmíková a Aleš Procházka | Zvuk, střih a mastering Jiří Suchánek a Petr Kachtík | Hudba Jonáš Rosůlek | Natočeno ve studiu DAMU | Grafiku CD podle knižní obálky adaptoval Adam Boháč | Produkce Petra Kinclová | Supervize Kateřina Višinská | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. - Témbr, v listopadu 2024 jako 2. Vydání. Nahrávka vznikla podle knižní předlohy. Copyright © Allan Pease 2009. All rights reserved | Published by agreement with PEASE INTERNATIONAL PTY. LTD. AUSTRALIA, c/o Dorie Simmonds Literary Agency | Translation copyright © 2010, 2014 by Hana Antonínová and Petr Antonín | Cover design © 2010 by Orion Books Ltd. 2019 | Czech edition © Euromedia Group, a. s. – Czech edition © Euromedia Group, a. s. – Ikar, 2014. ALLAN A BARBARA PEASOVI patří k nejúspěšnějším autorům píšícím o vztazích mezi muži a ženami. Pořádají oblíbené semináře, vystupují v médiích na celém světě a kromě bestselleru Proč muži neposlouchají a ženy neumí číst v mapách napsali řadu dalších neméně úspěšných knih, jichž bylo prodáno více než 25 milionů výtisků ve stovce zemí světa. Mají šest dětí, pět vnoučat a žijí střídavě v Austrálii a Velké Británii. Aleš Procházka Po studiích na DAMU působil v řadě divadel. V současnosti je členem souboru Divadla na Vinohradech a účinkuje také v několika inscenacích v Městských divadlech pražských. Na televizních obrazovkách je známý především ze seriálů jako Ordinace v růžové zahradě, Cesty domů, Bohéma nebo z filmu Toman. Dále se věnuje rozhlasu a dabingu. Namluvil role ve filmech Harry Potter, seriálu Twin Peaks a mnoha dalších. Lucie Trmíková je divadelní a filmová herečka, zpěvačka a scenáristka, držitelka ceny Alfréda Radoka a Ceny Thálie. Po studiích na DAMU působila v řadě divadel jako např. Divadlo Komedie, Divadlo v Dlouhé, Studio Hrdinů nebo X10. Z herecké filmografie se objevila například ve filmu Jiřího Mádla Pojedeme k moři nebo seriálech Dáma a Král a Nemocnice na kraji města – nové osudy.

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Presently I heard a slight groan, and I knew it was a groan of mortal terror ... the low stifled sound that arises from the bottom of the soul. Stories about murder, mystery and madness, portraying the author s feverish imagination at its creative height.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin s 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). Poe s works available in Penguin Classics are The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings, The Masque of the Red Death, The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Tales, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Portable Edgar Allan Poe and The Science Fiction of Edgar Allan Poe.

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Revel in the sumptuous language of Edgar Allan Poe’s best works in this elegantly designed hardcover edition. The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe features the spine-chilling short stories and melodious poems of the famous Gothic American writer, spanning from 1827 to his death in 1849.This collectible edition features:A handsome faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs21 short stories, including “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” and “The Murders in the Rue Morgue”10 classic poems, including “The Raven,” “Annabel Lee,” and “The Bells”An introduction by Daniel Stashower An index of first linesA timeline of the life and times of Edgar Allan PoeEvery literature buff and fan of Gothic horror should have this indispensable volume in their home library.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

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Suddenly there came a tapping. The Raven and Other Selected Works by Edgar Allan Poe, a collection comprising his famous poem and 25 of his remarkable short stories, is now available in an exquisite hardcover edition featuring a foiled cover and distinctive interior design elements, making it an ideal gift for literature lovers, fans of gothic horror and allegorical literature, and book collectors. Each collectible volume will be the perfect addition to any well-appointed or dark academia library, or an attention-grabbing add for your holiday reading list or Christmas wish list.Harper Muse Classics: The Gothic Chronicles Collection presents The Raven and Other Selected Works:Opens with Poe s most famous poem, The Raven, which made the author a literary celebrity nearly overnightIncludes 25 of Poe s thrilling short stories, which have been frightening and intriguing readers for more than 150 yearsFeatures Poe s best-loved stories including The Fall of the House of Usher, The Masque of the Red Death, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Purloined Letter, and twenty more macabre tales of terror, revenge, and mysteryExplores such themes as humanity s morbid fascination with death, the insatiable need for retaliation, the volatile power of memory and recollection, and the far-reaching trauma of solitudeIs ideal for Edgar Allan Poe fans, lovers of literary fiction and classic literature, and people who love his poetry, his stories, and the cinematic adaptations they have inspiredWhether you re buying this as a gift or as a self-purchase, this remarkable edition features:Beautiful foil-accented hardcoverDistinctive decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughoutPart of a 4-volume horror collection including Bram Stoker s Dracula, Dante s Inferno, and Oscar Wilde s The Picture of Dorian Gray. Do people haunt us from beyond the grave? Are there sinister supernatural forces intent on antagonizing us? When does our solitude shift into insanity? Edgar Allan Poe addresses these and countless other questions in his time-honored literary artistry, presented here as a curated collection featuring his most famous poem The Raven and 25 frightful tales of terror. His renowned poem is unparalleled in its supernatural imagery and hypnotic musicality while each story is a masterpiece of vivid observation, chilling readers to the bone with thrilling nightmarish detail and unsettling twists and turns. The Raven and Other Selected Works by Edgar Allan Poe is part of a four-volume collection that includes Bram Stoker s Dracula, Dante s Inferno, and Oscar Wilde s The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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A handsome hardback collection of Edgar Allan Poe s most celebrated works, presented with beautifully designed endpapers and printed edges.Edgar Allan Poe is regarded as one of the foremost American writers. The stories, poems and novels included here span the breadth of Edgar Allan Poe s unparalleled imagination.From the gothic horror of the classic short story The Tell-Tale Heartand his macabre poemThe Raven to the enticing murder mystery, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, and other works such as The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, this fascinating collection showcases Poe s lyrical writing and masterful plotting.Mysterious, morbid and undeniably fascinating, the tales collected here are a perfect introduction to America s master of horror.

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Edgar Poe was born the son of itinerant actors on January 19th, 1809 in Boston, Massachusets. Abandoned by his father and the later death of his mother, he was taken into the foster care of John Allan, a Virginia tobacco farmer. Now styled as Edgar Allan Poe, he distinguished himself at the University of Virginia but was equally adept at collecting debts from his assiduous gambling.His stepfather’s disapproval shattered their fragile relationship and Poe left home to seek his fortune. In 1836 he married his cousin Virginia but despite his prolific activities – journalism, poetry, lecturing, short stories, publishing, criticism and experimentation with fictional genres, including the detective novel which he virtually invented with the publication of The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1841) – he received scant recognition for his efforts until the publication of The Raven in 1845. The poem’s instant popularity gave him a new visibility in literary circles, but his personal situation remained desperate: poverty, illness, drink, and the physical decline and ultimate death of Virginia in 1847 led to his untimely and premature decline.In 1849 he was found sick, injured and semi-conscious in a Baltimore tavern. Taken to hospital, he lingered on for four days, but never recovered and on October 7th Edgar Allan Poe died at the age of 40. He was one of the most original writers in the history of American letters – a genius who, thanks to his dire reputation, was tragically misunderstood during his lifetime.It was not until Baudelaire enthusiastically translated his work that he found a wider audience in Europe, and became not only an enormous influence on modern French literature but also on the acclaimed work of writers such as Dostoevsky, Conan Doyle and Jules Verne. Our Library Collection hardback series has been completely redesigned, for launch in November 2024. The books are now finished in black, soft-touch linen, cloth bound with metallic gold and matt coloured foil blocking.They come complete with co-ordinated head and tail bands, a silk ribbon marker and coloured spray edges. The pages are sewn, and the end papers are in two colours featuring an exclusive design by Holly Dunn.

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Allan Ahlberg s The Boyhood of Burglar Bill is a nostalgic, autobiographical story about football, schooldays and growing-up in the 50s. Allan Ahlberg is the internationally bestselling author of children s classics that include Peepo! and Each Peach, Pear Plum, illustrated by Janet Ahlberg.Archie was a wonder dog in all our eyes. Nearly a year ago he had got run over. They found his foot in the street but the rest of him ran off. Mr Purnell mourned for a while; Mrs Purnell offered to beat the motorcyclist up or at least wreck his bike. Then, lo and behold, a fortnight later back came Archie. Coronation year, 1953. The boys from the bottom pitch - a great soup of boys - play football. When the Coronation Cup is proposed, they put their heads together, pool their pocket money and get a team up. There s no chance they ll win of course. They re just the odds and sods in Mr Cork s opinion. Besides, he d go berserk if they did; menace them with his one good arm and pulverise their desks with his cricket stump. They d be better off losing.The Boyhood of Burglar Bill is the second in a sequence of stories in which Allan Ahlberg explores his own childhood. My Brother s Ghost, shortlisted for the Guardian Children s Fiction Prize, was the first. Allan Ahlberg has published books for children of all ages from the picture books Peepo!, Each Peach, Pear, Plum, The Jolly Postman and the Funnybones series - illustrated by Janet Ahlberg - to his books for older readers including Woof! and his books of verse: Please Mrs. Butler and Heard it in the Playground.

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Audiokniha: Jednoho dne dostane osamělý voják kdesi v Iráku dopis, začínající oslovením Milý Johne… John Tyree je vojákem americké armády, k níž se nechal naverbovat po střední škole jen proto, aby nějak naložil se svým bezcílným životem. Po letech strávených ve válce na Balkáně se vrací domů na pár dní… – aby se nečekaně a neodvolatelně zamiloval do dívky svých snů. Půvabná a laskavá Savannah jeho city opětuje a na jediný letní týden se celý svět stane hřištěm pro jejich lásku. Savannah se s Johnem rozloučí s jednoznačným příslibem: Jestliže se vrátíš, provdám se za tebe. Ani jeden si nepřipouští, že vzdálenost mezi nimi může narušit upřímné, ale křehké pouto... Potom přijde 11. září roku 2001–a svět se navždy změní. John musí volit mezi slibem Savannah a přísahou, kterou složil pro svou vlast. Vrátí se do armády a Savannah mu slíbí, že na něj počká – jenže zároveň zjišťuje, že odloučení je pro lásku krutou zkouškou. Na motivy knihy byl natočen úspěšný film oscarového režiséra Lasse Hallströma s Amandou Seyfried a Channingem Tatumem v hlavních rolích. Kolem projelo auto a zlomilo kouzlo okamžiku. Ustoupila o krůček k domu, zastavila se, položila mi dlaň na paži a políbila mě na tvář. Nevinně, skoro jako sestra, ale její rty byly něžné. Zůstal jsem zmámený její vůní i potom, když se odtáhla. „Opravdu se mi dnešek moc líbil,“ zašeptala. „Asi na něj hodně dlouho nezapomenu.“ Spustila ruku a vmžiku byla na schodech a zmizela v domě. V noci jsem se převaloval na posteli a přehrával si události celého dne. Nakonec jsem se posadil. Litoval jsem, že jsem jí neřekl, co pro mě ten den znamenal. Oknem jsem zahlédl padající hvězdu, která proťala oblohu jako bílá zářivá čára. Přesvědčoval jsem se, že je to znamení, ale nebyl jsem si jistý čeho. Nemohl jsem dělat nic jiného, než si posté připomenout její něžný polibek a lámat si hlavu, jak jsem se mohl zamilovat do dívky, kterou znám jenom den. NICHOLAS SPARKS je jedním z nejúspěšnějších a nejpopulárnějších amerických spisovatelů současnosti, jeho knihy se pravidelně umísťují na prvních místech žebříčků bestsellerů. Jsou překládány do více než třiceti pěti jazyků a podle několika z nich byly natočeny celovečerní filmy. Kromě dnes již legendárního Zápisníku jedné lásky v nakladatelství Euromedia – Ikar vyšly romány Útěk do samoty, Svatba, Noci v Rodanthe, Talisman, Poslední píseň, Bezpečný přístav, To nejlepší z nás (Co s láskou), Nejdelší jízda nebo Vzkaz v láhvi. Nicholas Sparks žije se svou rodinou v Severní Karolíně, do níž také zasazuje děj většiny svých příběhů. www.nicholassparks.com MAREK NĚMEC Po studiích na katedře činoherního divadla na DAMU byl v angažmá v Činoherním studiu v Ústí nad Labem. Od té doby působí v řadě divadel jako divadelní spolek Kašpar, Divadlo v Celetné, Divadlo v Dlouhé a Divadlo Ungelt. Kromě herectví se věnuje také divadelní režii. Na cenu Alfréda Radoka byl nominován již dvakrát, a to za roli Mesy v inscenaci Poslední úděl v roce 2011 a později za režii představení Terminus v roce 2013. Pedagogicky působil na katedře činoherního divadla na DAMU. Filmoví a televizní diváci ho mohou znát například ze seriálů Modrý kód, Sestřičky, 1. mise, Zdivočelá země a Expozitura nebo filmů Spolu a Ženská na vrcholu. V televizi moderoval Ceny Alfréda Radoka, Ceny MK a Sbírku Pomozte dětem a podílí se i na tvorbě pro děti Studio kamarád - Kabaret z maringotky. KLÁRA SEDLÁČKOVÁ OLTOVÁ Po absolutoriu studia herectví na JAMU v Brně nastoupila do angažmá v Divadle v Dlouhé v Praze. Od té doby zde vytvořila širokou škálu výrazných divadelních postav, za roli Kristýny v Našich furiantech získala cenu za nejlepší ženský herecký výkon Grand Festivalu smíchu v Pardubicích. Filmoví a televizní diváci ji znají např. ze snímků Kytice, Román pro ženy, Sebemilenec, Hop nebo trop, Všechny moje lásky, ad. Ráda o sobě s úsměvem tvrdí, že je celebritou v ohrádkách dětských hřišťátek, a to díky letitému účinkování v pořadu Studio kamarád. Věnuje se též dabingu, miluje rozhlasovou tvorbu a načítání audioknih. Audiokniha Nicholas Sparks: Milý Johne | Překlad Hana Krejčí | Čte Marek Němec, Klára Sedláčková Oltová | Režie Vlado Rusko | Zvuk Vladimír Srb | Hudba Ondřej Gášek | Natočeno ve studiu Mixing.Today | Grafiku podle knižní předlohy adaptoval Michal Holík | Produkce Petra Kinclová | Supervize Alena Brožová | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Témbr, v dubnu 2023 Nahrávka vznikla podle knihy: Dear John Copyright © 2006 by Nicholas Sparks | Translation © Hana Krejčí, 2009 | Obálku s použitím filmového plakátu zhotovila Soňa Šedivá | All rights reserved | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Ikar v roce 2015

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Before the Elf on the Shelf, there was a young boy called Nicholas who had to find the courage to save the enchanted world of the elves, One True North.Shipwrecked in the Arctic Tundra, a young Nicholas and his loyal dog, Barry, stumble upon the enchanted and mysterious world of One True Northâ “home to gnomes, fairies, and, of course, magical elves. Nicholas discovers that these special creatures protect a powerful relic known as the Lumistella Stone, a shard of the Christmas star that fell to Earth thousands of years ago. To those who believe, the stone holds the power to spread goodwill and love throughout the universe. But its strength can be extinguished. Gangleri, a powerful force driven by greed and hate, seeks to snatch the Lumistella Stone for his own sinister ambitions. With his army of twisted monsters and beasts known as Lightalfs, Gangleri will launch an attack that will end One True North forever.Now caught in the crosshairs of an ancient prophecy, Nicholas and his new fellowship must battle Gangleri and his army. Can a little boy find the courage to become the noble hero that One True Northâ “and the rest of the universeâ “so desperately needs? Only if he chooses to believeâ ¦

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I knew dinosaurs could run, he says (in his dream). I never knew they had roller skates! The Big Skeleton, The Little skeleton and The Dog Skeleton are fast asleep, dreaming about dinosaurs. But what started as a lovely dream suddenly gets a bit scary when the dinosaurs start chasing the skeletons - and these dinosaurs have roller skates!Join everyone s favourite skeletons for another adventure in this classic story.Can t get enough of the Funnybones skeletons? Discover:Funnybones: The Pet ShopThe Funnybones CollectionFunnybones: Dinosaur Dream

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In 1980, while Nelson Mandela languished in jail, an enthusiastic and hopelessly naïve British teenager arrived at a local school in Mandela⠙s home state of Transkei. Wide-eyed and faced with an unfamiliar world, Treive Nicholas was about to embark on an adventure he would never forget.Looking back on this year forty years later, A Nun and the Pig offers a remarkable insight into this politically charged but little-known part of Africa and a lived experience ranging from the surreal to the heart-warming; the wonderful to the tragic. One minute Nicholas could be entertaining local Thembu chiefs or coaching the Transkei paraplegic sports team for a rare non-racial sporting competition, the next he could be witnessing the terrible death of an infant in a neglected Umtata township.Scrapes with law enforcement agencies increased in frequency and risk as Nicholas railed against the injustices of the apartheid system, and at one point found himself smuggling Communist black liberation literature across South Africa⠙s borders. Armed only with a camera and bag of dried apricots, his hitchhiking adventures took him thousands of kilometres north to Zambian bush, where events took a dangerous turn near one of Robert Mugabe⠙s camps.Fear, shock, joy and self-discovery were a daily experience in this forgotten corner of South Africa, where humour and kindness flourished amid grinding poverty and brutal racism. The friendship of a wise and feisty nun kept Treive Nicholas on course, opening his eyes to a side of life unfamiliar to a former milkman from suburban England. Her car, ⠘the Pig⠙, was a trusty but temperamental companion.

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Kniha - autor Edgar Allan Poe, 474 stran, anglicky, Pevná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Edgar Allan Poe, 474 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá A selection of Edgar Allan Poe's best tales and poems

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Pánská noční košile ALLAN Bavlněná noční košile ALLAN je luxusním kouskem pro váš noční odpočinek. Vyrobena z měkké 100% bavlny o gramáži 115 g/m2, nabízí maximální pohodlí a prodyšnost. Pánská noční košile ALLAN je dodávána v elegantním dárkovém boxu, což ji činí skvělým dárkem. Vybírat můžete z velikostí M, L, XL a XXL. Muži ve více než 50 zemích světa už této španělské značce, která je od roku 1859 ztělesněním elegance a luxusu, podlehli. Užijte si i vy komfort a styl s touto pánskou noční košilí.

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Each Peach Pear Plum - the classic picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.Each Peach Pear Plum is a timeless picture book classic from the bestselling illustrator/author team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo!. Each beautifully illustrated page encourages young children to interact with the picture to find the next fairy tale and nursery rhyme character.In this bookWith your little eye,Take a look,And play I spy Praise for Each Peach Pear Plum: Deceptively simple. Each Peach Pear Plum is a work of genius Elaine Moss This familiar rhyme has been given the brilliant Ahlbreg treatment to which no young child can fail to respond. It s a book which will be read over and over again . . . just perfect! Child Education A charming, pictorial fantasia...a warm, sunny, delectable picture book Brian Alderson, The TimesAllan Ahlberg has published over 100 children s books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children s picture books. The Baby s Catalogue was inspired by their daughter, Jessica. The Ahlbergs books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.Look out for these other classics by Allan Ahlberg:Burglar Bill; Cops and Robbers; The Baby s Catalogue; The One and Only Two Heads; Son of a Gun; The Little Worm Book; Two Wheels Two Heads; Funny Bones; A Pair of Sinners; Happy Families; Peepo!; The Ha Ha Bonk Book; Help Your Child to Read; Ten in a Bed; Please mrs Butler; Daisy Chains; Yum Yum; Playmates; Foldaways; Woof; The Cinderella Show; The Jolly Postman; The Jolly Christmas Postman; The Jolly Pocket Postman; The Clothes Horse and Other Stories; The Mighty Slide; Starting School; Heard it in the Playground; The Bear Nobody Wanted; It was a Dark and Stormy Night; The Giant Baby; Baby Sleeps; Blue Buggy; Doll and Teddy; See the Rabbit; Please Mrs Butler; The Better Brown Stories; The Boyhood of Burglar Bill

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In this in-depth, engaging guide to the Mahabharata, Hindu Studies scholar Nicholas Sutton explores the central messages of the work’s core narratives and passages of instruction, demonstrating how the questions the text poses are as relevant today as they were to those who composed this mighty treatise on human existence.The Mahabharata is a truly vast work of early Sanskrit literature that reflects on a wide range of issues which have concerned people throughout different epochs. Within the context of Indian culture, the significance of the Mahabharata cannot be overstated, as its themes, characters, narratives, and preoccupations have reverberated across the region for centuries. It is well-known that the whole of the epic is structured around a central narrative that tells of an ancient conflict between two branches of the same royal house, the Pandavas and Kauravas. Yet it is also a clearly didactic work that addresses the fundamental meaning of human existence. In Light on the Mahabharata: A Guide to India’s Great Epic, Nicholas Sutton examines the multi-faceted manner in which the Mahabharata does this, elucidating the diverse and multi-layered answers the text offers to the many questions it raises. Sutton’s book explores why the main characters behave in the manner that they do, the vision of life that motivates them, and the extent to which they are able to prioritise enlightened wisdom over narrow self-interest. Unravelling the Sanskrit epic’s myriad lines of reflection, Light on the Mahabharata demonstrates that the questions the work poses and the range of answers it suggests are as relevant in the present day as they were in remote antiquity. OXFORD CENTRE SERIES: The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Publishing Series offers authoritative yet accessible introductions to a wide range of subjects in Hindu Studies. Each book in the series aims to present its subject matter in a form that is engaging and readily comprehensible to persons of all backgrounds – academic or otherwise – without compromising scholarly rigour. The series thus bridges the divide between academic and popular writing by preserving and utilising the best elements of both. Other books in the series include The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and Study Guide; The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape; and Women in the Hindu World. EXPERT AUTHOR: Nicholas Sutton has spent the four decades studying, teaching, and writing on the Mahabharata. Sutton is the Director of the Continuing Education Department of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, an academy for the study of Hindu cultures, societies, philosophies, religions, and languages. He received his PhD from Lancaster University, writing his doctoral dissertation on the Mahabharata, and currently writes and tutors online courses on Hindu religious traditions. EDUCATION AID: This book serves as a comprehensive resource for both classwork and independent study of Hinduism. With the integration of discussion questions, suggested further readings, and glossary of Sanskrit terms, Light on the Mahabharata offers an accessible introduction to this enduring Sanskrit epic.

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In this sutra-by-sutra translation and study of the Yoga Sutras, Hindu Studies scholar Nicholas Sutton offers an accessible guide to the complex philosophical ideas on which the ancient practice of Yoga is based, illuminating the meaning of Patañjali’s seminal Yoga treatise and the manner in which it seeks to integrate Yoga into life as a whole.The Yoga Sutras, composed by Patañjali nearly two millenia ago, is foundational to the Yoga systems, and widely regarded as a seminal text for students and practitioners of Yoga alike. While Patañjali’s work is centrally concerned with the exposition of a practice aimed at self-realisation, it is as much interested in the philosophical ideas that underpin the forms of practice it advocates. In Exploring the Yoga Sutras, Nicholas Sutton offers a new translation of the text accompanied by a systematic examination of its ideas, with reference to some of the principal traditional commentaries. Unpacking the layers of meaning embedded in the text, Sutton demonstrates how the Yoga Sutras weaves the philosophy and practice of Yoga together in a subtle blend that provides a framework for understanding the position of the embodied living being within this world and the means by which the world may be transcended. Discussing each sutra, both individually and in the context of different passages, Exploring the Yoga Sutras strives to make the complex ideas of this Yoga classic accessible to the modern reader who may not have a prior grounding in the study of Indian philosophy. OXFORD CENTRE SERIES: The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Publishing Series offers authoritative yet accessible introductions to a wide range of subjects in Hindu Studies. Each book in the series aims to present its subject matter in a form that is engaging and readily comprehensible to persons of all backgrounds – academic or otherwise – without compromising scholarly rigour. The series thus bridges the divide between academic and popular writing by preserving and utilising the best elements of both. Other books in the series include The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and Study Guide; The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape; and Women in the Hindu World. EXPERT AUTHOR: Nicholas Sutton is the Director of the Continuing Education Department of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, an academy for the study of Hindu cultures, societies, philosophies, religions, and languages. He received his PhD from Lancaster University, writing his doctoral dissertation on the Mahabharata, and currently develops and tutors online courses on Hindu religious traditions. EDUCATION AID: This book serves as a comprehensive resource for both classwork and independent study. With the integration of suggested further reading, and glossary of Sanskrit terms, and images throughout, Exploring the Yoga Sutras offers an accessible introduction to a foundational Yoga classic.

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From leading psychologist Nicholas Epley, Mindwise reveals our real sixth sense - our ability to understand our own minds and the minds of othersArguably our brain s greatest sense is the ability to understand the minds of others - our sixth sense. In Mindwise, renowned psychologist Nicholas Epley shows that this incredible capacity for inferring what others are thinking and feeling is, however sophisticated, still prone to critical errors. We often misread social situations, misjudge others characters, or guess the wrong motives for their actions. Drawing on the latest in psychological research, Epley suggests that only by learning more about our sixth sense will we have the humility to overcome these errors and understand others as they actually are instead of as we imagine them to be. Lucid and magnetic ... a guide to understanding the minds of others Independent A comfortingly slim volume about the ability we all have to understand others ... how wonderful to have this insight into the extent of our ignorance - Dominic Lawson, Sunday Times Nicholas Epley is the John T. Keller Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He has written for The New York Times, and has published over 50 articles in two dozen journals in his field. He was named a Professor to Watch by the Financial Times, is the winner of the 2008 Theoretical Innovation Prize from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, and was awarded the 2011 Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology from the American Psychological Association. He lives in Chicago.

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Kniha – autor Barbara Wintonová, 286 stran, česky, pevná s přebalem matná Na světě je dnes přes 6000 lidí, kteří za svůj život vděčí Nicholasi Wintonovi – jsou to potomci dětí, jež sir Nicholas v roce 1939 zachránil z nacisty okupovaného Československa. Co tehdy motivovalo mladého anglického makléře, aby se pustil do podobného monumentálního úkolu? Na tuto otázku a na mnohé další s ní spojené hledá odpověď Wintonova dcera Barbara. Její působivá, osobně laděná kniha čerpá z historických dokumentů i otcových vzpomínek a ukazuje, kým sir Nicholas – jenž se letos dožívá neuvěřitelných 105 let – byl a je a jak došel ke svému životnímu heslu: „Není-li to nemožné, musí existovat způsob, jak to udělat.“

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LP vinyl - V dubnu 2023 vydává Allan Clarke své nové album „I'll Never Forget”. Album obsahuje jedenáct nových skladeb, o kterých interpret říká, že „jej vtahují zpět do dob, kdy s muzikou začínal”. V dubnu 2023 vydává Allan Clarke své nové album „I'll Never Forget”. Album obsahuje jedenáct nových skladeb, o kterých interpret říká, že „jej vtahují zpět do dob, kdy s muzikou začínal”. Britský popový zpěvák, zakládající člen The Hollies, v roce 1999 se stáhl do ústraní, o jedenáct let později byl uveden do rock'n'rollové síně slávy. V letech 1972 až 2019 vydal osm studiových desek. Seznam stop LP A1 You Need Someone To Save You / A2 I #039;ll Never Forget / A3 The Presence of You / A4 Movin #039; On / A5 When Love Walked Out the Room / B1 You Shine a Light / B2 You Didn #039;t Like It / B3 Buddy #039;s Back / B4 Let #039;s Take This Back to Bed / B5 Maybe the Next Time / B6 Who Am I?

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Hudební CD V dubnu 2023 vydává Allan Clarke své nové album „I'll Never Forget”. Album obsahuje jedenáct nových skladeb, o kterých interpret říká, že „jej vtahují zpět do dob, kdy s muzikou začínal”. V dubnu 2023 vydal Allan Clarke své nové album „I'll Never Forget”. Album obsahuje jedenáct nových skladeb, o kterých interpret říká, že „jej vtahují zpět do dob, kdy s muzikou začínal”. Britský popový zpěvák, zakládající člen The Hollies, v roce 1999 se stáhl do ústraní, o jedenáct let později byl uveden do rock'n'rollové síně slávy. V letech 1972 až 2019 vydal osm studiových desek. Seznam stop CD You Need Someone To Save You / I #039;ll Never Forget / The Presence of You / Movin #039; On / When Love Walked Out the Room / You Shine a Light / You Didn #039;t Like It / Buddy #039;s Back / Let #039;s Take This Back to Bed / Maybe the Next Time / Who Am I?

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The first of Allan Ahlberg s mini-masterpieces for early readers, with striking illustrations by Katharine McEwen.Winner of the Red House Children s Book Award, this book is the first in a series of brilliantly funny early readers by Allan Ahlberg. One morning Mr Gaskitt puts on all his clothes, Mrs Gaskitt picks up a robber in her taxi, Gus and Gloria have trouble with a teacher, Horace the cat goes to a friend s house to watch TV and the car radio gets things wrong. What follows is an action-packed, massively swift-paced and farcical romp as different plots interweave and end in a thrilling car chase with Mr Gaskitt saving the day! With lively illustrations by Katharine McEwen.

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Edgar Allan Poe is credited with having pioneered the short story, having perfected the tale of psychological horror, and having revolutionised modern poetics. The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar is part of Barnes Noble s Leatherbound Classics. This omnibus edition collects all of Poe s fiction and poetry in a single volume.

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This luxurious hardback anthology brings together 15 classic ghost stories by some of the genre s most acclaimed writers, presented in a beautiful gift edition with gilded page edges.This ghoulish collection is a perfect companion for lovers of the paranormal, featuring classic tales from Golden Age of the ghost story. Inside you will find haunted mansions, dark crypts, vengeful curses, silent specters and other supernatural delights of the genre, artfully conjured by the likes of Edgar Allan Poe, Sheridan Le Fanu and M. R. James.Stories include: The Oval Portrait by Edgar Allan Poe The Wailing Well by M. R. James The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy Afterward by Edith Wharton A Ghost by Guy de Maupassant An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street by Sheridan Le Fanu This beautiful collection is presented with silver gilded page edges, ivory paper and wonderfully gothic endpaper illustrations, making it a wonderful gift for any horror lover.

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Americký fotograf, aktivista, historik a teoretik umění Allan Sekula (1951-2013) si za svůj celoživotní úkol vytyčil nově promyslet dokumentární tradici a umělecký realismus, zejména pokud jde o obnovu jejich spojitosti s radikální levicovou politikou. Ve svém díle se zabýval především kritickými dějinami fotografie, zobrazováním ekonomických vztahů a práce v podmínkách globálního kapitalismu nebo strukturálním násilím či ideologií neoliberalismu. V eseji Fotografie mezi prací a kapitálem z roku 1983 se Allan Sekula věnuje nejen historii zobrazování těžby a pracujících v podzemí, ale i využití fotografie průmyslem jako nástroje dohledu nad manuální prací a budování veřejného obrazu průmyslových podniků. Problematiku fotografie jako práce a způsobů, jakými je práce zobrazována, rozvíjí autor v textu Věčná estetika pracovních gest, původně vydaném roku 1996. Obě eseje představují stále aktuální četbu a mimo jiné předjímají myšlenky a témata relevantní jak v kontextu soudobého materiálního obratu probíhajícího v umění a sociálních vědách, tak v rámci debaty o samotné umělecké činnosti jako práci.

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This is a new Puffin edition of Allan Ahlberg s best-selling Cops and Robbers classic picture book, with a brand new cover! The robbers of London town plan a desperate crime one Christmas Eve - to steal all the toys they can lay their hands on! Fortunately, the robbers meet their match in brave office Pugh who leaps into action and arrests the villains - all except Grandma Swagg who manages to get away.Look out for these other classics by Allan Ahlberg:Kicking a Ball; The Baby s Catalogue; Burglar Bill; Each Peach Pear Plum; The One and Only Two Heads; Son of a Gun; The Little Worm Book; Two Wheels Two Heads; Funny Bones; A Pair of Sinners; Happy Families; Peepo!; The Ha Ha Bonk Book; Help Your Child to Read; Ten in a Bed; Please Mrs Butler; Daisy Chains; Yum Yum; Playmates; Foldaways; Woof; The Cinderella Show; The Jolly Postman; The Jolly Christmas Postman; The Jolly Pocket Postman; The Clothes Horse and Other Stories; The Mighty Slide; Starting School; Heard it in the Playground; The Bear Nobody Wanted; It was a Dark and Stormy Night; The Giant Baby; Baby Sleeps; Blue Buggy; Doll and Teddy; See the Rabbit; Please Mrs Butler; The Better Brown Stories; The Boyhood of Burglar Bill

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40 years of Peepo!Peepo! is the much-loved picture book classic by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.Peepo! is a modern classic that continues to delight generations of babies and toddlers and their parents. Look through the holes to spot details from the wonderful illustrations. Peepo! A perfect gift for new babies and parents, no home should be without a copy!Here s a little babyOne, two, threeStanding in his cotWhat does he see?Peepo! has become a classic for babies and toddlers. It follows a baby through the day in a style full of wit, charm and ingenuity. A series of holes peeping through to the next page leads the child on to the next stage in the day, giving a hint of what is to come.Praise for Peepo! The best book ever published for babies - Books for Your Children Surely no one - baby, child or adult - could fail to enjoy Peepo! - Sunday Telegraph A book to last a lifetime . . . this is a perfect book for sharing - Nursery WorldAllan Ahlberg has published over 100 children s books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children s picture books. The Baby s Catalogue was inspired by their daughter, Jessica. The Ahlbergs books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.Look out for these other classics by Allan Ahlberg:Burglar Bill; Cops and Robbers; The Baby s Catalogue; The One and Only Two Heads; Son of a Gun; The Little Worm Book; Two Wheels Two Heads; Funny Bones; A Pair of Sinners; Happy Families; Peepo!; The Ha Ha Bonk Book; Help Your Child to Read; Ten in a Bed; Please mrs Butler; Daisy Chains; Yum Yum; Playmates; Foldaways; Woof; The Cinderella Show; The Jolly Postman; The Jolly Christmas Postman; The Jolly Pocket Postman; The Clothes Horse and Other Stories; The Mighty Slide; Starting School; Heard it in the Playground; The Bear Nobody Wanted; It was a Dark and Stormy Night; The Giant Baby; Baby Sleeps; Blue Buggy; Doll and Teddy; See the Rabbit; Please Mrs Butler; The Better Brown Stories; The Boyhood of Burglar Bill

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Delve into the dark and mesmerizing world of Edgar Allan Poe, where suspense and terror reign supreme. In this collection of his greatest works, experience the haunting brilliance of The Raven, as a lone narrator confronts a mysterious visitor in a chilling tale of loss and madness. Enter the macabre depths of The Tell-Tale Heart, where a murderer s guilt manifests in haunting paranoia. Discover the mesmerizing detective skills of C. Auguste Dupin in Murders in the Rue Morgue, the pioneer of the modern detective story. These timeless classics display Poe s mastery of atmosphere, psychological complexity, and the power to elicit spine-tingling thrills. Unforgettable tales of Gothic horror and macabre suspense. Masterful exploration of the human psyche and dark obsessions. Intricate and chilling mysteries with ingenious plot twists. Evocative language that lingers, haunting your thoughts and dreams. Unmatched ability to create an atmosphere of haunting dread.

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One of the classic Happy Families stories written by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Faith Jaques.Mr Tick loves teaching his six children at their little school. But then they hear news that all small schools must close, so Mr Tick starts teaching some rather unusual lessons - in how to trick stern school inspectors.Based on the classic Happy Families card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing at home or at school. It is guided by the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan Ahlberg. The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss Children s Rights Workshop.

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Recognized as a major Pop artist in his day, Allan D’Arcangelo (1930–1998) has yet to receive the critical reevaluation of painters like Roy Lichtenstein and James Rosenquist. His first monograph in nearly a decade introduces new audiences to his iconic paintings, particularly his celebrated visions of life on the road.Like Pop peers Andy Warhol and Ed Ruscha, Allan D’Arcangelo incorporated mass-manufactured images in works that elevate scenes of everyday American life. While his work often features imagery from more familiar 1960s art—Jacqueline Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe, smoking pin-up girls, Superman, Lucky Strike—it differs in the surreal elements he introduced to Pop tropes and romantic views of the American industrial landscape.D’Arcangelo once observed his “most profound experiences of landscape were looking through the windshield.” The artist brought a Pop sensibility to the tradition of landscape painting in a graphic style that touched on Minimalism, Precisionism, and Hard-edge painting. Often framed from the perspective of the driver’s seat, D’Arcangelo’s work captures the deeply American experience of flying down an endless road. D’Arcangelo’s signature scrolling landscape cut through with flashing signs is as familiar to road trippers as it is to video game racers.This comprehensive publication includes over 200 reproductions and three essays detailing what critic Dore Ashton describes as the “poetic awareness of the vastnesses both visible and invisible in American life [that] marked and distinguished [D’Arcangelo’s] work.” This book is edge stained.

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This large deluxe hardback edition presents the classic short stories of Edgar Allan Poe, featuring striking sprayed edges, gold-embossed cover design and acclaimed illustrations by art nouveau artist Harry Clarke.Edgar Allan Poe was a master of horror literature. While underappreciated in his time, Poe is now recognized as a literary genius whose gothic tales continue to intrigue and entrance. Tales of Mystery and the Imagination brings together his most haunting and celebrated short stories, including The Fall of the House of Usher , The Murders in the Rue Morgue and The Cask of Amontillado . Prefaced by Poe specialist Dr Brook Haley, these tales of murder, madness and suspense are testament to Poe s talent.This beautiful gift edition features sprayed page edges, gold embossing, ivory paper, beautiful endpapers and 27 full-page illustrations by celebrated Irish art nouveau artist Harry Clarke, whose striking and fantastical images perfectly capture the spirit of Poe s uncanny tales. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Epic Classics brings together stunning hardback gift editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and illustrated throughout by such greats as Gustave Doré and Harry Clarke.

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Warm, witty poems by the acclaimed Allan Wolf bring mindfulness to the younger set⠔one simple, nurturing practice at a time. An om is a poem without any words. It acts as a voice so the heart can be heard.Have you ever let your thoughts just float into the sky? Why is today the very best day of the year? And what does a broken teacup have to do with anything? In fresh, accessible poems about mindfulness and related themes, award-winning poet Allan Wolf takes on subjects from kindness to confidence, from finding peace in nature to letting your own joyful ⠜YAWP!⠝ be heard (thank you, Walt Whitman). Woven throughout are subtle how-to⠙s on meditation, breathwork, visualization, yoga, journaling, and more, as well as taking in others⠙ points of view, letting go of anger, and other invaluable elements of social-emotional learning. ⠜Accept the way you feel, and turn / your worry into wonder,⠝ says the poet. This charming collection, animated by Jade Orlando⠙s bright illustrations, offers the tools and the inspiration to make that happen.

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The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings is a collection that displays the full force of Edgar Allan Poe s mastery of both Gothic horror and the short story form. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction and notes by David Galloway.This selection of Poe s critical writings, short fiction and poetry demonstrates his intense interest in aesthetic issues, and the astonishing power and imagination with which he probed the darkest corners of the human mind. The Fall of the House of Usher is a slow-burning Gothic horror, describing the final hours of a family tormented by tragedy and the legacy of the past. In The Tell-Tale Heart , a murderer s insane delusions threaten to betray him, while stories such as The Pit and the Pendulum , The Raven and The Cask of Amontillado explore extreme states of decadence, fear and hate.In his introduction, David Galloway re-examines the myths surrounding Poe s life and reputation. This edition includes a new chronology and suggestions for further reading.As well as his remarkable literary output, Boston-born Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49) had a variety of occupations - he served in the US army and was a magazine editor. Towards the end of his life, he was plagued by mental instability. If you enjoyed The Fall of the House of Usher, you might like Horace Walpole s The Castle of Otranto, also available in Penguin Classics. The most original genius that America has produced Alfred, Lord Tennyson Poe has entered our popular consciousness as no other American writer The New York Times Book Review

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For anyone who can t see a ball without wanting to kick it, head it, shoot it, or boot it! Not eating an ice-creamOr riding a bikeNo - kicking a ballIs what I like. What I like best, yes, most of allin my whole life is . . . kicking a ball.A wonderful rhyming story to read aloud, Kicking A Ball will not disappoint fans of Allan Ahlberg. First written as a poem, the little boy in the story has been brought to life perfectly by artist Sebastien Braun. Every parent will be able to immediately relate to the simple joy felt by a boy simply kicking a ball, and how there is nothing else quite like it.The incomparable Allan Ahlberg takes us on a journey from childhood to fatherhood full of humour, warmth, friendship . . . and football.

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This thrilling anthology of vampire stories features works from some of literature s greatest writers, presented in a stunning hardback edition with sprayed page edges. From Edgar Allan Poe and Algernon Blackwood to F. G. Loring and M. R. James, the tales within celebrate the eerie and supernatural Including mysterious shadows, haunted rooms and bloodthirsty creatures, this is the ultimate companion for any lover of creepy characters and frightful foesIncludes: Dracula s Guest by Bram Stoker Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe Count Magnus by M R James The Transfer by Algernon Blackwood The Tomb of Sarah by F G Loring Negotium Perambulans by E F Benson Part of the Arcturus Gilded Classics series, this beautiful anthology features silver gilded page edges, foil cover embossing, ivory pages and patterned page edges, making a delightful gift.

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Miss Jump the Jockey is a hilarious picture book by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Andre Amstutz.Miss Josie Jump the jockey can t wait to gallop in a race like her mum, her brother and even her grandma, but everyone says she s too young. But then grandma s horse gets a sore throat and Jimmy Jump gets a splinter in his bottom so she might get her chance at last...Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber s mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children s writers. He has published over 100 children s books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY POSTMAN - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Bath.Look out for other hilarious Happy Familiies books!Mrs Wobble the Waitress; Mr Biff the Boxer; Master Money the Millionaire

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From THE Sunday Times bestselling author Allan Mallinson, a riveting read with the perfect combination of hero, history and adventure - perfect for fans of Patrick O Brian and Bernard Cornwell. A very astounding and enjoyable military read -- ***** Reader review Excellent - full of excitement, adventure and history -- ***** Reader review Outstanding -- ***** Reader review Magnificent! -- ***** Reader review Allan Mallinson is a truly gifted storyteller... - ***** Reader review*********************************************************************************1831: riots and rebellions are widespread . . .In England, the new government is facing protests against the attempts of the Tory-dominated House of Lords to thwart the passing of the Reform Bill. In India, relations are strained between the presidency of Madras and some of the neighbouring princely states.Having taken command of the action in Bristol to restore order after one of the bloodiest and most destructive riots in the nation s history, Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Hervey is out of favour with the new government. But then his old friend, Sir Eyre Somervile, offers him a lifeline...Somervile has persuaded the Court of Directors of the East India Company to approve an increase in the Madras military establishment. Hervey and the 6th Light Dragoons are sent to the princely state of Coorg. The Rajah is in revolt against the East India Company s terms and Hervey s regiment is called upon to crush the rebellion.With the stakes raised by an unexpected visitation from his past, for Hervey the question is whether he and his men will get out of this brutal war unscathed?

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Collide is the first book in the Off the Ice seriesThe second novel, Spiral, is out now and the third, Revolve, will be out in October. You can pre-order Revolve now. Equal parts spicy and sweet Peyton Corinne, author of UnsteadyWhen Summer Preston⠙s professor issues her with an ultimatum, she finds herself on an unexpected collision course with hockey captain Aiden Crawford.Summer hates everything about hockey, for good reason, but she isn⠙t going to let that stand in the way of her becoming a sports psychologist.Aiden loves being the hockey captain, except when his team⠙s reckless mistakes risk jeopardising their entire season. When Coach puts him forward for a research paper as punishment, he has no choice but to accept.Summer can t stand his blasé approach to life, and Aiden doesn t understand her uptight, scheduled one. They are off to a rocky start, and provoking each other ⠓ it turns out ⠓ is what they do best.As sparks fly, neither wants to be the one to give in. Can they get everything they want ⠓ including each other?Now with a never-before-seen bonus scene from Summer and Aiden⠙s love story as well as an extract from Spiral, the next book in the Off the Ice series. Find out which of your favourite characters from Collide will be featured next!If you love...Ice hockeyCollege settingReverse grumpy meets sunshineForced proximityNo third act breakupMulti-racial charactersHe falls firstDual POV... you re going to love CollideReaders are falling for Summer and Aiden... The spice levels won t disappoint Someone please point me in the direction of where I can get my own Aiden Crawford If you loved The Deal and Icebreaker, you⠙ll love this!!! I could not put this book down! Bal Khabra is quickly becoming one of my favourite sports romance authors! Bal Khabra never disappoints. I will read anything she will write. PERIOD. Spiral ranked No. 6 in the Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 01/02/2025.

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Has Nolan met his match? MWA Grandmaster Max Allan Collins’ veteran thief faces off against a cold-blooded femme fatale in this double-length adventure originally published as two complete novels and unavailable in stores for three decades.“Pulp fiction doesn’t get much better.” Sunday Times SOMETIMES YOU BURY THE PAST. SOMETIMES IT BURIES YOU. Every professional thief knows you never return to the scene of a crime. But what if you’re forced to?  In this intense heist story – appearing in bookstores for the first time in three decades – MWA Grandmaster Max Allan Collins brings veteran thief Nolan and his young partner in crime Jon back to rob the same bank they targeted in their debut novel, TWO FOR THE MONEY, at the behest of an embezzling executive and a femme fatale with dollar signs where her soul should be. And those aren’t the only figures resurfacing from the past either – the ruthless Comfort clan is back to even old scores, and some members of the Outfit are packing bullets with Nolan’s name on them. With all these forces marshalled against him, can even the toughest professional hardcase come out on top?

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Edgar Allan Poeâ ™s works, with their gothic and often obsessive themes,have had a significant influence on American literature.

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Four hilarious capers by the inimitable Allan Ahlberg, now in one bumper volume! Ideal for early readers, with lively illustrations by Katharine McEwen.The Man Who Wore All His Clothes, Winner of the Red House Children s Book Award, is joined for the first time by The Woman Who Won Things, The Children Who Smelled a Rat and The Cat Who Got Carried Away in this brilliantly funny quartet of early readers by the internationally acclaimed Allan Ahlberg.One morning Mr Gaskitt puts on all his clothes, Mrs Gaskitt picks up a robber in her taxi, Gus and Gloria have trouble with a teacher, Horace the cat goes to a friend s house to watch TV ... and the car radio gets things wrong. What follows is an action-packed, swift-paced and farcical romp as the plots of each family member interweave, ending in a thrilling car chase with Mr Gaskitt saving the day. And that s just the first story...Praise for The Gaskitt Stories Ahlberg s direct and funny storytelling style makes reading as near-effortless as possible. Guardian Huge fun and ideal for early readers. Independent on Sunday A delight from beginning to end. The pictures are outstanding and mark the advent of a really inspired illustrator. The Financial Times

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Kniha Skleněná klec je oslavou technologie a současně varováním před jejím nesprávným používáním. Její autor, Nicholas Carr, popisuje osobní, společenské a ekonomické důsledky automatizace; jak změnilo používání počítačů a softwaru k vykonávání činností, které jsme dříve dělávali sami, náš život. Výhody počítačového zpracování dat, robotizované výroby, digitalizovaného lékařství nebo samořídicích automobilů jsou zjevné: automatizace nám výrazně usnadňuje život, šetří náš čas a umožňuje nám činit věci dříve nemožné. Automatizace však má i hlubší a skrytější účinky. A ne všechny z nich jsou prospěšné. Vybírá si svou daň - na naší práci, talentu, životě. Automatizace může zúžit naši perspektivu a omezit možnost volby. Může nás vystavit dohledu a manipulaci. Je načase uvědomit si, že rozhodnutí týkající se používání moderních technologií jsou rovněž rozhodnutími o tom, jak budeme pracovat a jak budeme žít. Je načase položit si otázku, co znamená být člověkem. Nemusíme o nás nechat rozhodovat jiné, můžeme poodstoupit a přemýšlet o technologii kriticky, nemusíme se nechat strhnout vlnou pokroku. A můžeme se bránit. Bránit se invenci neznamená ji odmítat. Znamená to ji pokořit, vrátit pokrok nohama na zem. Nicholas Carr je uznávaný autor píšící o moderních technologiích a jejich vlivu na kulturu. Jeho knihy byly přeloženy do více než dvaceti jazyků. Carr je autorem bestselleru The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains.

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Introduction and Notes by Dr T.C.B. Cook Illustrations by Hablot K. Browne (Phiz). Following the success of Pickwick Papers and Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby was hailed as a comic triumph and firmly established Dickens as a literary gentleman . It has a full supporting cast of delectable characters that range from the iniquitous Wackford Squeers and his family, to the delightful Mrs Nickleby, taking in the eccentric Crummles and his travelling players, the Mantalinis, the Kenwigs and many more. Combining these with typically Dickensian elements of burlesque and farce, the novel is eminently suited to dramatic adaptation. So great was the impact as it left Dickens pen that many pirated versions appeared in print before the original was even finished. Often neglected by critics, Nicholas Nickleby has never ceased to delight readers and is widely regarded as one of the greatest comic masterpieces of nineteenth-centure literature.

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