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Discover the life of William Kamkwamba, the Malawian inventor and engineer, who overcame poverty and famine to build windmills from recycled materials that brought electricity to his village.Little William grew up in a small village in Malawi. His parents were farmers, so every day after school William and his six sisters helped them tend the corn. One year, it rained so little that the fields dried up and William''s family could hardly pick any corn. With not much to eat and unable to afford school, William had to quit studying. But William refused to stop learning. So, whenever he had the chance, he went to the library.One day, he found a book that gave him a great idea: using the wind to make electricity and pump water for the corn! Of course, building a windmill from scratch was no easy task, but William was determined to make it happen. And he did. As soon as the wind started blowing, the blades began to turn and the tiny light bulb that William held in his hands lit up. It was an invention that would eventually bring water to the corn in his village and transform life for people across Malawi.This thoughtful book features quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of William’s life. His story shows the importance of resourcefulness and the power of education, and the ability to overcome challenges, inspiring children to think creatively and make a positive impact in their communities.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Maria Montessori, the pioneering teacher and researcher. Maria grew up in Italy at a time when girls didn''t receive an equal education to boys. But Maria''s mother was supportive of her dreams, and Maria went on to study medicine. She later became an early years expert – founding schools with her revolutionary educational theories and changing the lives of many children. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the educator''s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURED DIRECTED BY AND STARRING CHIWETEL EJIOFOR – AVAILABLE ON NETFLIXWhen William Kamkwamba was just 14 years old, his family told him that he must leave school and come home to work on the farm – they could no longer afford his fees. This is his story of how he found a way to make a difference, how he bought light to his family and village, and hope to his nation.Malawi is a country battling AIDS, drought and famine, and in 2002, a season of floods, followed by the most severe famine in fifty years, brought it to its knees. Like the majority of the population, William''s family were farmers. They were totally reliant on the maize crop. By the end of 2001, after many lean and difficult years, there was no more crop. They were running out of food – had nothing to sell – and had months until they would be able to harvest their crop again.Forced to leave school at 14 years old, with no hope of raising the funds to go again, William resorted to borrowing books from the small local library to continue his education. One day, browsing the titles, he picked up a book about energy, with a picture of a wind turbine on the front cover. Fascinated by science and electricity, but knowing little more about the technology, William decided to build his own. Ridiculed by those around him, and exhausted from his work in the fields every day, and using nothing more than bits of scrap metal, old bicycle parts and wood from the blue gum tree, he slowly built his very own windmill.This windmill has changed the world in which William and his family live. Only 2 per cent of Malawi has electricity; William''s windmill now powers the lightbulbs and radio for his compound. He has since built more windmills for his school and his village.When news of William''s invention spread, people from across the globe offered to help him. Soon he was re-enrolled in college and travelling to America to visit wind farms. This is his incredible story.William''s dream is that other African''s will learn to help themselves – one windmill and one light bulb at a time – and that maybe one day they will be able to power their own computers, and use the internet, and see for themselves how his life has changed after picking up that book in the library.

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In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Marcus Rashford, the world-famous footballer and campaigner against child hunger.When Marcus was a kid, he had a family that loved him and a talent for football. His mum, Melanie, worked long hours to provide for her family, but sometimes she would go without food herself to make sure that her children had enough to eat.With his mum''s support, Marcus pursued his dreams and progressed through the youth academy at Manchester United Football Club. He worked hard and trained for years to reach the top of the game, making his debut in the Premier League in 2016.But no matter how successful he became, he never forgot where he came from and his experience as a hungry child. When schools were closed during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020, the situation left schoolchildren without free meals that they would have had. And so Marcus took it upon himself to lead a nation-wide campaign to ensure that no child would go without food.This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the footballer’s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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V této kontroverzní knize George Haas a William Saunders, autoři knihy Cydonijský kodex, předkládají argumenty pro interpretaci terénních útvarů na Marsu jako geoglyfů - vědomě vytvořených formací - které jsou velmi podobné, ne-li identické, symbolům či piktogramům ze starobylých civilizací Země. Na základě přesných, nových grafických technologií a geomorfologických analýz Marťanský kodex zpochybňuje ortodoxní vědecký názor, že Země a Mars nikdy nesdíleli společnou kulturu - a předkládá nanejvýše přesvědčivé argumenty, že se mimozemšťané přesto mohli skutečně na Zemi objevit v dřívějších dobách.

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Audiokniha: Celostátní přehlídka uměleckého přednesu Neumannovy Poděbrady vycházela od roku 1974 na deskách Supraphonu. Další díl této řady vydaný původně na EP kompletu 1088 0641-43 v roce 1983 vychází poprvé digitálně. Obsah: I. cena - posluchači vysokých divadelních škol - Září (úryvek) (Geo Milev) I. cena - mladí profesionální umělci - Píseň o lásce a smrti korneta Kryštofa Rilka (úryvek) (Rainer Maria Rilke) II. cena - mladí profesionální umělci - Hájili jsme hrad (úryvek) (William Eastlake) II. cena - mladí profesionální umělci - Zlaté stíny (úryvek z kapitoly Střelba v Gröbově vile) (Adolf Branald) II. cena - posluchači vysokých divadelních škol - Tanečnice ve zlaté láhvi (úryvek) (Karel Sýs) II. cena - posluchači vysokých divadelních škol - Výběr z renesanční poezie II. cena - mladí profesionální umělci - Jodok nechá pozdravovat (úryvek) (Peter Bichsel) II. cena - mladí profesionální umělci - Šťastný návrat (montáž z veršů arménského básníka (Parujr Sevak) I. cena - posluchači konzervatoří -Z dokumentu (úryvek) (Vladimír Holan) II. cena - posluchači konzervatoří - Odchod dona Juana (Jarmila Urbánková)

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Hudební CD - Yvonne Sanchez, jedinečná zpěvačka polsko-kubánského původu, žijící však již řadu let v Praze, vydala My Garden v září 2008 jako své druhé album. Yvonne Sanchez se svým medově sametovým hlasem okouzlila obecenstvo po celém světě. S hudbou začínala v jejím rodném Polsku, ale vše skutečně odstartoval Yvonne Sanchez, jedinečná zpěvačka polsko-kubánského původu, žijící však již řadu let v Praze, vydala My Garden v září 2008 jako své druhé album. Yvonne Sanchez se svým medově sametovým hlasem okouzlila obecenstvo po celém světě. S hudbou začínala v jejím rodném Polsku, ale vše skutečně odstartoval až rok 1994, kdy se přestěhovala do Prahy. V následujícím roce 1995 uskutečnila svůj první koncert ve slavném pražském jazzovém klubu Reduta a stále více vynikala na pražské hudební scéně, až se dostala na její vrchol, kterého dosáhla oceněním Vokalistka roku (1998) prestižní Českou jazzovou společností. Cesta muzikanta se nikdy nedá plánovat a Yvonne není...

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LP vinyl - Antonio Sánchez je uznáván jako fenomenální bubeník a také jako výjimečný skladatel (např. hudba k filmu Birdman). Jak název napovídá, album Shift (Bad Hombre Vol.2) je pomyslným pokračováním projektu Bad Hombre, na kterém svou hudbu obohacuje o vlivy ze světa elektroniky a samplů. Antonio Sánchez je uznáván jako fenomenální bubeník a také jako výjimečný skladatel (např. hudba k filmu Birdman). Jak název napovídá, album Shift (Bad Hombre Vol.2) je pomyslným pokračováním projektu Bad Hombre, na kterém svou hudbu obohacuje o vlivy ze světa elektroniky a samplů. Vedle toho jistě zaujme i sestavou hostů, mezi nimiž figuruje třeba trent Reznor z Nine Inch Nails. Jazzový bubeník z Mexika se proslavil zejména jako spoluhráč Pata Methenyho. Spolupracoval rovněž s dalšími hvězdami žánru (např. Chick Corea, Chris Potter, David Sanchez). Seznam stop LP1 Opening (feat. Ignacio López Tarso) / Eh Hee 2.0 (feat. Dave Matthews, Pat Metheny) / Mi palabra (feat. Ana...

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Hudební CD - Antonio Sánchez je uznáván jako fenomenální bubeník a také jako výjimečný skladatel (např. hudba k filmu Birdman). Jak název napovídá, album Shift (Bad Hombre Vol.2) je pomyslným pokračováním projektu Bad Hombre, na kterém svou hudbu obohacuje o vlivy ze světa elektroniky a samplů. Antonio Sánchez je uznáván jako fenomenální bubeník a také jako výjimečný skladatel (např. hudba k filmu Birdman). Jak název napovídá, album Shift (Bad Hombre Vol.2) je pomyslným pokračováním projektu Bad Hombre, na kterém svou hudbu obohacuje o vlivy ze světa elektroniky a samplů. Vedle toho jistě zaujme i sestavou hostů, mezi nimiž figuruje třeba trent Reznor z Nine Inch Nails. Jazzový bubeník z Mexika se proslavil zejména jako spoluhráč Pata Methenyho. Spolupracoval rovněž s dalšími hvězdami žánru (např. Chick Corea, Chris Potter, David Sanchez). Rok vydání : 2022 Seznam stop CD Opening (feat. Ignacio López Tarso) / Eh Hee 2.0 (feat. Dave Matthews, Pat Metheny) /...

Objev podobné jako Sánchez Antonio: Shift (Bad Hombre Vol. II) - CD (9029634015)

Elegantní Závěsné Svítidlo ISABELLA od Nova LuceSvítidlo ISABELLA z kolekce Nova Luce je exkluzivní závěsné svítidlo, které přitahuje pozornost svým moderním designem a kvalitními materiály. Jedinečná kombinace zlaté mosazi a černého kabelu dodává každému interiéru šmrnc a eleganci.Design a MateriálToto svítidlo je vyrobeno z kvalitní oceli v elegantní zlaté barvě, která se perfektně hodí do moderních i klasických interiérů. Černý kabel je nejen praktický, ale také stylový doplněk, který podtrhuje celkový vzhled svítidla.Technické Parametry Výška: 1200 mm Průměr: 150 mm Ochrana IP: IP20 Příkon sv. zdroje: 12W Celkový příkon: 12W Napětí: 220-240V Patice: E27 Počet světelných zdrojů: 1 Obsahuje světelný zdroj: NeKolekce ISABELLAToto svítidlo je součástí kolekce ISABELLA, která je známá svým sofistikovaným stylem a vysokou kvalitou zpracování. Spojení moderních linií a klasických materiálů činí z této kolekce ideální volbu pro náročné zákazníky.Energetická ÚčinnostSvítidlo ISABELLA podporuje světelné zdroje energetické třídy A++ až A, což zajišťuje nízkou spotřebu energie při zachování vysokého výkonu.Pro vytvoření stylového a účelného osvětlení vašeho domova je svítidlo ISABELLA od Nova Luce tou správnou volbou. Nechte se okouzlit jeho nadčasovou elegancí a perfektním zpracováním.

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''This book is a gem that was perfectly cut to fit the Pratchett-shaped hole in my heart'' C.M. Waggoner''A bubbling cauldron overflowing with imagination and charm'' Chris SugdenBooks can change lives. Magic books can change everything.In a tiny, miserable farm on the edge of the tiny, miserable village of East Grasby, Isabella Nagg is trying to get on with her equally tiny and miserable existence. Dividing her time between enduring her feckless husband, inadequately caring for the farm''s strange collection of animals, cooking up ''scrunge'', and crooning over her treasured pot of basil, Isabella can''t help but think that there might be something more to life. So, while she''s initially aghast when Mr. Nagg comes home with a spell book purloined from the local wizard, she soon starts to think: what harm could a little magic do?As Isabella embarks on a journey of self-discovery with a grouchy cat-like companion, Darkshire''s imagination runs wild, plunging readers into a delightfully deranged world full of enchantment, folklore, and an entrepreneurial villain running a magical Ponzi scheme.Cosy, full of wit and Pratchett-ian footnotes, Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil is a book for those who can''t help but find magic even in the oddest and most baffling circumstances; a story about claiming a new life and finding oneself - and also goblins, capitalism, and sorcery.NetGalley readers love Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Had me completely enthralled from start to finish''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A really hilarious cozy fantasy''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A delightful read . . . I found myself legitimately laughing aloud''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I described this book to a friend today as "clever funny" . . . I will likely read this again in the future as I enjoyed it that much...which is pretty much the highest praise I can offer''

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Hudební CD - Fenomenální zpěvačka s kubánsko-polskou krví Yvonne Sanchez přichystala k vydání již třetí album, jednoduše a výstižně nazvané Songs About Love. Zpívá na něm s láskou a o lásce, o citech starých jako lidstvo, ale zároveň se vypravila do nových světů. Tahle dáma totiž nemá zapotřebí opakovat se. Zatí Fenomenální zpěvačka s kubánsko-polskou krví Yvonne Sanchez přichystala k vydání již třetí album, jednoduše a výstižně nazvané Songs About Love. Zpívá na něm s láskou a o lásce, o citech starých jako lidstvo, ale zároveň se vypravila do nových světů. Tahle dáma totiž nemá zapotřebí opakovat se. Zatímco úspěšná deska My Garden (2008) představovala bohatě aranžovaný autorský výlet do pop-jazzových hájemství, tentokrát se Yvonne vrátila převážně ke standardům. Ovšem úplně jinak než na debutu Invitation (2002), natočeném s doprovodem jazzového comba. Zvolila totiž průzračnou, komorní podobu písní, interpretovaných jen za doprovodu kytary. O to víc vynikne...

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I když komedii Marná lásky snaha napsal mladý Shakespeare, je to dílo zcela jedinečné a mistrovské. Shakespeare v ní předvádí brilantní jazykový vtip, slovní hříčky v ní vybuchují jako oslnivý ohňostroj či zátky od šampaňského, a přesto má toto strhující divadlo řeči typicky shakespearovský spodní tah úzkosti z pomíjivosti lidského času a z křehkosti lidské lásky.

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''I''ve long wished perfumery to be taken seriously as an art, and for scent critics to be as fierce as opera critics, and for the wearers of certain "fragrances" to be hissed in public, while others are cheered. This year has brought Perfumes: The Guide by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez, which I breathed in, rather than read, in one delighted gulp.'' Hilary Mantel, GuardianPerfumes: The Guide is the culmination of Turin''s lifelong obsession and rare scientific flair and Sanchez''s stylish and devoted blogging about every scent that she''s ever loved and loathed. Together they make a fine and utterly persuasive argument for the unrecognised craft of perfume-making. Perfume writing has certainly never been this honest, compelling or downright entertaining.

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'Isabella's NOT dead.'Every time someone asks Gwen about her best friend – you know, the one who ghosted them all fifteen years ago – this is what Gwen tells them.But where is Isabella? Why did she leave, just when Gwen needed her the most?Setting out to solve the mystery, in an adventure that takes Gwen across the country then across Europe; that tests her friendships and strains her marriage, Gwen searches for Isabella.But Isabella's not the only one who's lost. Is Gwen also searching for… herself?

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''A spellbinding masterpiece'' SANTA MONTEFIORE''Isabel Allende is a literary treasure'' KRISTIN HANNAH ''A captivating novel of love and war from one of our most revered storytellers'' KATE MORTONThe new historical novel from literary legend Isabel AllendeEmilia del Valle was always destined for great things. Abandoned at birth by her Chilean aristocrat father, Emilia comes of age in nineteenth-century San Francisco as an independent and fiercely ambitious young woman, decades ahead of her time. She will do whatever it takes to pursue her life’s passion for writing, even if it means publishing under a man’s name.When Emilia lands a position as a journalist for the Daily Examiner, her unwavering sense of adventure – and new-found determination to survive in her own name – leads her to seize the chance to cover a brewing civil war in Chile alongside another talented reporter. But the assignment offers Emilia more than just an opportunity to prove herself as a writer. Before long she embarks on a treacherous, life-changing journey in a homeland she never knew, to uncover the truth about her father – and herself.A masterclass in historical storytelling from Isabel Allende, My Name is Emilia del Valle is a powerful tale of love and war, discovery and redemption, told by a valiant young woman who confronts monumental challenges, survives and reinvents herself along the way.PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR''A grand storyteller'' KHALED HOSSEINI''A new novel by Isabel Allende is always a treat'' DAILY MAIL''What a joy it must be to come upon Allende for the first time'' COLUM McCANN''A global literary great'' i

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'Isabella's NOT dead.'Every time someone asks Gwen about her best friend – you know, the one who ghosted them all fifteen years ago – this is what Gwen tells them.But where is Isabella? Why did she leave, just when Gwen needed her the most?Setting out to solve the mystery, in an adventure that takes Gwen across the country then across Europe; that tests her friendships and strains her marriage, Gwen searches for Isabella.But Isabella's not the only one who's lost. Is Gwen also searching for… herself?

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_______________''An autobiographical meditation on feminism, power and womanhood … Full of Isabel''s wisdom and warm words'' - Grazia''In her small, potent polemic . . . Isabel Allende writes about the toxic effects of “machismo”, combining wit with anger as she picks apart the patriarchy'' - Independent''Allende has everything it takes: the ear, the eye, the mind, the heart, the all-encompassing humanity'' - New York TimesAn Independent, Guardian and Grazia Highlight for 2021_______________The wise, warm, defiant new book from literary legend Isabel Allende – a meditation on power, feminism and what it means to be a womanWhen I say that I was a feminist in kindergarten, I am not exaggerating.As a child, Isabel Allende watched her mother, abandoned by her husband, provide for her three small children. As a young woman coming of age in the late 1960s, she rode the first wave of feminism. She has seen what has been accomplished by the movement in the course of her lifetime. And over the course of three marriages, she has learned how to grow as a woman while having a partner, when to step away, and the rewards of embracing one''s sexuality.So what do women want? To be safe, to be valued, to live in peace, to have their own resources, to be connected, to have control over their bodies and lives, and above all, to be loved. On all these fronts, there is much work to be done, and this book, Allende hopes, will ‘light the torch of our daughters and granddaughters with mine. They will have to live for us, as we lived for our mothers, and carry on with the work still left to be finished.’_______________''Her thoughts, language and ideas traverse fluidly through ideas of gender, historic injustices, her marriages and bodily experiences and literary references . . . Allende’s love for women is palpable'' - Sydney Morning Herald

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Unicorn Academy – Isabel 24 cm – Elegantní hrdinka s kouzlem v srdci Seznam se s Isabel – klidnou, elegantní a odhodlanou studentkou Jednorožčí akademie. Tato 24cm panenka s pohyblivými klouby a stylovým oblečením přináší do každé hry nejen krásu, ale i porci kouzla a přátelství. Perfektní společník pro malá dobrodružství i velké příběhy. Isabel tě vezme na cestu, kde odvaha a kouzla kráčejí ruku v ruce.

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Oslavte kouzlo víl osudu na maškarním plese Unicorn Academy s maškarní panenkou Isabel! Tato 24cm módní panenka Isabel, inspirovaná animovaným pořadem od NETFLIXu a knižními bestsellery, působí jako živá. Isabel se může chlubit autentickými detaily a 11 doplňky pro panenky. Je oblečena

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL FROM LITERARY LEGEND ISABEL ALLENDE''Epic, beautifully crafted . . . Gripping from start to finish'' DAILY TELEGRAPH''A moving exploration of both the pain and the freedom of being an outsider’ NEW STATESMAN''A new novel by Isabel Allende is always a treat'' DAILY MAILOne extraordinary woman.One hundred years of history.One unforgettable story.Violeta comes into the world on a stormy day in 1920, the first daughter in a family of five boisterous sons. From the start, her life is marked by extraordinary events. The ripples of the Great War are still being felt, even as the Spanish flu arrives on the shores of her South American homeland almost at the moment of her birth. Told in the form of a letter to someone Violeta loves above all others, this is the story of a hundred-year life – of devastating heartbreak and passionate affairs, poverty and wealth, terrible loss and immense joy. Bearing witness to a century of history, it is a life shaped by the fight for women''s rights, the rise and fall of tyrants and, ultimately, not one but two pandemics. Through the eyes of a woman whose unforgettable passion, determination and sense of humour will carry her through a lifetime of upheaval, Isabel Allende once more brings us an epic that is both fiercely inspiring and deeply emotional.

Objev podobné jako Violeta - Isabel Allende

Závěsné svítidlo NOVA LUCE ISABELLA přináší do vašeho interiéru elegantní kombinaci moderního designu a funkčnosti. Toto sofistikované svítidlo je vyrobené z kvalitní oceli a disponuje stylovou mosazně zlatou povrchovou úpravou. Černý kabel dodává kontrast a zvyšuje vizuální přitažlivost.Hlavní vlastnosti Unikátní design: Mosazně zlatá povrchová úprava v kombinaci s černým kabelem. Vysoká kvalita materiálu: Vyrobeno z odolné oceli. Kompaktní velikost: Průměr 230 mm, ideální pro různé typy interiérů.Technické parametry Průměr: 230 mm Ochrana IP: IP20 Příkon sv. zdroje: 12W Celkový příkon: 12W Napětí: 220-240V Patice: E27 Včetně světelného zdroje: Ne Materiál: Ocel Barva: Zlatá Kolekce: ISABELLA Počet světelných zdrojů: 1Energetická úspornostToto svítidlo je kompatibilní s žárovkami energetické třídy A++ až A, což zajišťuje nízkou spotřebu energie a šetrnost k životnímu prostředí.ZávěrNOVA LUCE závěsné svítidlo ISABELLA je ideální volbou pro ty, kteří hledají stylový a funkční doplněk pro svůj domov nebo kancelář. Spojuje estetický vzhled s praktickými vlastnostmi, díky čemuž se stává středobodem každého prostoru.

Objev podobné jako NOVA LUCE závěsné svítidlo ISABELLA ocel mosaz zlatá a černý kabel, E27 1x12W 8801802

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL FROM LITERARY LEGEND ISABEL ALLENDE''Epic, beautifully crafted . . . Gripping from start to finish'' DAILY TELEGRAPH''A moving exploration of both the pain and the freedom of being an outsider’ NEW STATESMAN''A new novel by Isabel Allende is always a treat'' DAILY MAILOne extraordinary woman.One hundred years of history.One unforgettable story.Violeta comes into the world on a stormy day in 1920, the first daughter in a family of five boisterous sons. From the start, her life is marked by extraordinary events. The ripples of the Great War are still being felt, even as the Spanish flu arrives on the shores of her South American homeland almost at the moment of her birth. Told in the form of a letter to someone Violeta loves above all others, this is the story of a hundred-year life – of devastating heartbreak and passionate affairs, poverty and wealth, terrible loss and immense joy. Bearing witness to a century of history, it is a life shaped by the fight for women''s rights, the rise and fall of tyrants and, ultimately, not one but two pandemics. Through the eyes of a woman whose unforgettable passion, determination and sense of humour will carry her through a lifetime of upheaval, Isabel Allende once more brings us an epic that is both fiercely inspiring and deeply emotional.

Objev podobné jako Violeta - Isabel Allende

A joyful anniversary edition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first publication of Richmal Crompton''s bestselling, much-loved classic Just William - updated for a new generation of readers. Featuring the original text illustrations by Thomas Henry and an introduction by Sue Townsend.''William is as fresh and funny as ever'' - Chris Riddell''Gloriously funny'' - Sue Townsend, author of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable bundle of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.Whether he''s meant to be babysitting, putting on a show with his trusty gang of friends, the Outlaws, or meeting his faithful dog, Jumble, William Brown always has a new scheme up his sleeve. His intentions are good but nothing ever quite goes to plan in this hilarious collection of eleven stories about everyone''s favourite troublemaker.Enjoy more of William''s adventures in More William, William Again, William the Outlaw and William at Christmas.

Objev podobné jako Just William - Richmal Cromptonová

William is back and just as mischievous as ever! Dive into this collection of classic adventure stories by Richmal Crompton, featuring the endearing and troublesome William Brown - updated for a new generation of readers. Bursting with fun, adventure and wit, this centenary anniversary edition features Thomas Henry’s original inside illustrations and an introduction by Louise Rennison.''William is as fresh and funny as ever'' - Chris Riddell''Gloriously funny'' - Sue Townsend, author of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable ball of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.In this collection of fourteen stories, William Brown has his sights set on the stage. When William gets to work writing, directing and performing in his very own play, he intends to amaze and impress his audience – whether they like it or not!Enjoy more of William''s adventures in Just William, More William, William the Outlaw and William at Christmas.

Objev podobné jako William Again - Richmal Cromptonová

Henry, a brilliant but reclusive engineer, has achieved the crowning discovery of his career: he's created an artificially intelligent consciousness. He names the half-formed robot William.But there's something strange about William. It's not that his skin feels like balloon rubber and is the colour of curdled milk, nor is it his thick gurgling laugh or the way his tongue curls towards his crooked top teeth. It is the way he looks at Henry's wife, Lily.Henry created William but he is starting to lose control of him. As William's fixation with Lily grows and threatens to bring harm to their house, Henry has no choice but to destroy William. But William isn't gone.Filled with jealousy for humanity, for its capacity to love and create life, William starts to haunt the house. He lurks behind each locked door. You can hear him muttering in the eaves of the attic.He is whispering in Henry's head. And he will be the one to take control . .. William is a new kind of ghost story, where the haunting is not from another world, but from inside your home. Inside your head . . .

Objev podobné jako William - Coile Mason

The Notebook meets The Haunting of Hill House in this split timeline queer twisted love story, set against the backdrop of a haunted English manor.William Thorn had his life all planned out… until he discovered his long-term boyfriend Archie in bed with another man. Distraught, William kicks him out of their home, where tragedy strikes when Archie is killed instantly in a car accident.Riddled with guilt, William is shocked to learn that heÂ’s inherited a manor in the quaint village of Stonewall, left to him in ArchieÂ’s will. He leaves the city with plans to make a new start for himself, but is surprised by the rundown state of the manor, and the unwelcoming villagers who want him gone. His only ally is Edward, a seemingly friendly local with secrets of his own.However, itÂ’s not only the villagers who are adverse to his presence. A malevolent spirit roams the manor, one that seeks to drive William out for good. But when he uncovers the heartbreaking tale of two men in love in the 1920Â’s, William strives to find peace for the spirit, ending the haunting once and for all.But what dark secrets lie hidden in the manor walls? And will William be able to put aside his own grief to save his new home...and his life?An evocative tale from #1 bestselling author Ben Alderson, exploring grief, trauma and the bones of the past, The Haunting of William Thorn is the perfect read for fans of the gothic.

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The last book completed by William Klein within his lifetime: A landmark retrospective encompassing Klein's legacy of creativity across photography, filmmaking, painting, book design, graphic design and beyond. Photographer. Filmmaker. Artist. Designer. To master one of those disciplines would be a lifetime achievement for any creative individual, yet William Klein's career was celebrated in each of them over the last eight decades. Klein was one of the great image makers of the 20th century and one whose work remains an enduring creative influence on the work of contemporary artists, photographers and filmmakers. With over 250 images, this career retrospective explores the late William Klein's entire creative and artistic arc. Directed by Klein himself, from the selection of content to book design, this large-format publication looks back at his uncompromisingly creative lifetime, showcasing Klein's prolific and relentlessly innovative contribution to the world of photography, art, design and filmmaking. Published in association with a major retrospective at the International Center of Photography, this book is a comprehensive take on his career. While best known as a photographer who broke all the rules and conventions, William Klein: Yes focuses on the full range of Klein’s work, from his abstract paintings through to his startling, authentic street photography and photobooks and his dynamic, satirical take on filmmaking. With a flowing, chronological text by David Campany, this book will be both an introduction to William Klein for a new generation and a source of fresh insights for those who already know who William Klein was: a true original.

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"William the Outlaw" by Richmal Crompton is a classic children's adventure novel brimming with humor and mischief. Following the escapades of the lovable troublemaker William Brown, Crompton crafts a timeless tale that captivates readers with its humor and sense of adventure.In this novel, Crompton masterfully portrays the antics of William, a spirited schoolboy who constantly finds himself in humorous predicaments. Whether he's attempting to play the role of an outlaw or embarking on mischievous adventures with his friends, William's escapades are guaranteed to elicit laughter and entertainment. Richmal Crompton's witty storytelling and vivid characterization bring the world of William Brown to life, making it a beloved classic in children's literature. With its blend of humor, adventure, and mischief, "William the Outlaw" remains a timeless favorite among readers of all ages. This novel is a delightful journey into the imaginative world of childhood, where every day is filled with fun, trouble, and the thrill of adventure. As a classic of children's literature, "William the Outlaw" continues to entertain and inspire readers with its timeless charm and humor.

Objev podobné jako William the outlaw (Edition2023) - Richmal Cromptonová

Módní panenka Isabel, jako figurka vyrobená podle animovaného filmu na Netflixu a knižního bestselleru, se tentokrát chystá na maškarní bál. Je oblečena ve své jezdecké výstroji a připravena vyrazit za dobrodružstvím na svém jednorožci Riverovi. Skrze klouby lze panenku snadno nastavit do různých póz. Skladba: postava s 9 klouby autentické detailní zpracování celkem 11 doplňků pro panenku odnímatelná bunda, asymetrická sukně s potiskem třpytivý top, maska, maškarní kozačky nebo sádra na nohu modrý pruh vlasů Upozornění: figurka jednorožce se prodává samostatně Kupte slečnám panenku Isabel z Jednorožčí akademie! Vhodné pro děti od 4 let Výška panenky: 24 cm

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Small foot Wooden Doctor's Case Isabel, 28 ks, Interaktivní hračky pro děti, Dřevo je přírodní, odolný materiál, který krásně zapadne do jakéhokoli interiéru. Tak proč nepořídit hračky vyrobené právě ze dřeva? Hračka Small foot Wooden Doctor's Case Isabel představuje ideální způsob, jak zaujmout ty nejmenší. Nejen že však zabaví vaše dítko a pomůže v rozvoji jeho smyslového vnímání a dalších dovedností, ale také potěší ekologicky smýšlející rodiče díky biologické rozložitelnosti dřevěného materiálu. Osobité kouzlo a nadčasový vzhled této dřevěné hračky navíc krásně doplní jakýkoli interiér. Vlastnosti: hodí se jako dekorace do dětského pokoje hračku je možné skládat a rozkládat stimuluje rozvoj zraku a hmatu senzorické barvy stimulují rozvoj smyslů dítěte z robustního materiálu odolného vůči opotřebení nadčasový vzhled a osobité kouzlo díky dřevěnému materiálu pomáhá procvičovat a rozvíjet motoriku dítěte podporuje hravost dětí a rozvíjí jejich fantazii umožňuje dětem praktické učení skrze hru skládání pomáhá rozvíjet organizační schopnosti díky praktickému tvaru lze hračku jednoduše uchopit podporuje rozvoj koordinace ruka/oko umožňuje simulovat aktivity dospělých podporuje fyzický a kognitivní vývoj, stimuluje mozkovou činnost umožňuje nácvik úchopu podporuje učení příčin a následků Složení: dřevo Jak používat: Pokud je hračka opotřebovaná, poškozená nebo okousaná, vyměňte ji za novou.

Objev podobné jako Small foot Wooden Doctor's Case Isabel sada hraček ze dřeva 3 y+ 28 ks

La Rive Isabel je vůně, která ukazuje, že skutečná síla se skrývá v jemnosti. Ztělesňuje romantický půvab, ženskou křehkost i kouzlo okamžiků, které se navždy vryjí do paměti. Úvodní tóny přinášejí energii bergamotu, jiskru tagetes a zelenou svěžest gardénie. V srdci se rozehrává něžná harmonie růže, svůdného jasmínu a delikátního šeříku, které dodávají vůni romantický nádech. Základ pak odhaluje smyslné spojení vanilky, pačuli, hřejivého santalového dřeva, elegantního vetiveru a hebkého pižma. Isabel je dokonalým doplňkem pro ženu, která chce být nezapomenutelná – jemná i silná, něžná i sebevědomá.

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La Rive Isabel je vůně, která dokazuje, že skutečná síla spočívá v jemnosti. Ztělesňuje romantický půvab, ženskou něhu a kouzlo okamžiků, které zůstávají v paměti navždy. Úvod se otevírá svěží a energickou kombinací bergamotu, tagetes a gardénie, která okamžitě probouzí smysly. V srdci se rozvíjí něžná harmonie růže, svůdného jasmínu a šeříku, jež dodávají vůni romantický, ženský charakter. Základ tvoří smyslná směs vanilky, pačuli, santalového dřeva, vetiveru a pižma, která kompozici propůjčuje hloubku, teplo a dlouhotrvající elegantní stopu. Isabel je ideální volbou pro ženu, která chce být nezapomenutelná – jemná, silná, něžná i sebevědomá zároveň. Součástí sady je: parfémovaná voda 100 ml sprchový gel 100 ml

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La Rive Isabel je vůně, která ukazuje, že skutečná síla se skrývá v jemnosti. Ztělesňuje romantický půvab, ženskou křehkost i kouzlo okamžiků, které se navždy vryjí do paměti. Úvodní tóny přinášejí energii bergamotu, jiskru tagetes a zelenou svěžest gardénie. V srdci se rozehrává něžná harmonie růže, svůdného jasmínu a delikátního šeříku, které dodávají vůni romantický nádech. Základ pak odhaluje smyslné spojení vanilky, pačuli, hřejivého santalového dřeva, elegantního vetiveru a hebkého pižma. Isabel je dokonalým doplňkem pro ženu, která chce být nezapomenutelná – jemná i silná, něžná i sebevědomá.

Objev podobné jako La Rive Isabel - EDP 30 ml

Oslavte pouto mezi jezdcem a jednorožcem se sadou figurek Isabel a Řeky! Tato sada inspirovaná animovaným seriálem od NETFLIXu a bestsellerovou knižní sérií, kde přátelství drží otěže osudu, podnítí nekončící nápaditá vyprávění. 11,5cm figurka Isabel se pyšní realisticky věrnými

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Andrés Sánchez Robayna je básník, který jako by své verše lovil ze vzduchu. Čirost tohoto živlu zná z rodných Kanárských ostrovů i z cest do Řecka důvěrně. Umí vytušit, kdy změní barvu, kdy potemní i kdy se v noci rozzáří, a popsat okamžik, kdy zhoustne do vzpomínky na ženu nebo na rozhoupané zvony z dětství. Je to básník, který umí trpělivě čekat na prchavou chvíli, kdy vzduchem propadne "jedna jediná kapka věčnosti procezená časem".

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* ORDER MY NAME IS EMILIA DEL VALLE NOW – THE CAPTIVATING NEW NOVEL FROM ISABEL ALLENDE *_______________THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER_______________''A powerful love story spanning generations… Full of ambition and humanity'' - Sunday Times''One of the strongest and most affecting works in Allende''s long career'' - New York Times Book Review_______________On September 3, 1939, the day of the Spanish exiles’ splendid arrival in Chile, the Second World War broke out in Europe.Victor Dalmau is a young doctor when he is caught up in the Spanish Civil War, a tragedy that leaves his life – and the fate of his country – forever changed. Together with his sister-in-law, the pianist Roser, he is forced out of his beloved Barcelona and into exile.When opportunity to seek refuge arises, they board a ship chartered by the poet Pablo Neruda to Chile, the promised ‘long petal of sea and wine and snow’. There, they find themselves enmeshed in a rich web of characters who come together in love and tragedy over the course of four generations, destined to witness the battle between freedom and repression as it plays out across the world.A masterful work of historical fiction that soars from the Spanish Civil War to the rise and fall of Pinochet, A Long Petal of the Sea is Isabel Allende at the height of her powers._______________''A masterful work of historical fiction about hope, exile and belonging'' - Independent Online''A defiantly warm and funny novel, by somebody who has earned the right to argue that love and optimism can survive whatever history might throw at us'' - Daily Telegraph''A grand storyteller who writes with surpassing compassion and insight. Her place as an icon of world literature was secured long ago'' - Khaled Hosseini''A novel not just for those of us who have been Allende fans for decades, but also for those who are brand new to her work: what a joy it must be to come upon Allende for the first time'' - Colum McCann''Allende''s style is impressively Olympian and the payoff is remarkable'' - Guardian‘Epic in scope, yet intimate in execution’ - i

Objev podobné jako A Long Petal of the Sea - Isabel Allende

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Important and empowering'' - BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH''Get this great guide and be inspired'' - STEPHEN FRY''A handbook of hope ... Buy it, read it, start changing things right now'' - JOANNA LUMLEY_______________The enormity of climate change and biodiversity loss can leave us feeling overwhelmed. How can an individual ever make a difference?Isabella Tree and Charlie Burrell know firsthand how spectacularly nature can bounce back if you give it the chance. And what comes is not just wildlife in super-abundance, but solutions to the other environmental crises we face.The Book of Wilding is a handbook for how we can all help restore nature. It is ambitious, visionary and pragmatic. The book has grown out of Isabella and Charlie’s mission to help rewild Britain, Europe and the rest of the world by sharing knowledge from their pioneering project at Knepp in Sussex. It is inspired by the requests they receive from people wanting to learn how to rewild everything from unprofitable farms, landed estates and rivers, to ponds, allotments, churchyards, urban parks, gardens, window boxes and public spaces.. The Book of Wilding has the answers._______________''Brilliantly readable and incredibly hard-working'' - HUGH FEARNLEY-WHITTINGSTALL''A deep, dazzling and indispensable guide to the most important task of all: the restoration of the living planet'' - GEORGE MONBIOT

Objev podobné jako The Book of Wilding - Isabella Tree

‘The poetry of Sonia Sanchez is full of power and yet always clean and uncluttered. It makes you wish you had thought those thoughts, felt those emotions, and, above all, expressed them so effortlessly and so well’ Chinua Achebe‘Only a poet with an innocent heart can exorcise so much pain with so much beauty’ Isabel Allende‘A lion in literature’s forest’ Maya AngelouA dazzling selection of poems from one of the most beloved American poets, whose distinctive verse resonates around the globeFew poets in history have possessed the irrepressible humanity and ‘abundant positivity’ that characterise Sonia Sanchez’s astonishing body of work.Energetic, infectious and rich with sonic exuberance, Sanchez’s poems have radically transformed the direction of American poetry over the past six decades and have been an inspiration to readers around the world. Whether it’s her iconic haiku, rhythmic ballads or devastating elegies, Sanchez’s lyric, luminous and ‘lovely as chandeliers’, thrums with a profound generosity and an international consciousness, rendering all of life’s agony and ecstasy. This volume pulls from across Sanchez’s diverse repertoire to showcase the multiplicities of the poet’s voice – the profound and personal, the firebrand and socially conscious, the playful and formally dextrous, and the musical – to celebrate her as one of the world’s most skilled and versatile poets of the past half century.

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Instant Bestseller From #1 bestselling author Genevieve Graham comes a gripping novel set in Toronto and Vietnam during the turbulent sixties about two women caught up in powerful social movements and the tragedy that will bring them together—perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah’s The Women.Toronto, 1967. Two young women with different backgrounds, attitudes, and aptitudes are living in an exciting but confusing time, the most extreme counter-culture movement the modern world has ever seen. They have little in common except for the place they both call home: an apartment building on Isabella Street. Marion Hart, a psychiatrist working in Toronto’s foremost mental institution, is fighting deinstitutionalization—the closing of major institutions in favour of community-based centres—because she believes it could one day cause major homelessness. When Daniel Neumann, a veteran with a debilitating wound, is admitted to the mental institution, Marion will learn through him that there is so much more to life than what she is living. Sassy Rankin, a budding folk singer and carefree hippy from a privileged family, joins protests over the Vietnam War and is devastated that her brother chose to join the US Marines. At the same time, she must deal with the truth that her comfortable life is financed by her father, a real estate magnate bent on gentrifying the city, making it unaffordable for many of her friends. The strength of their unlikely friendship means that when one grapples with a catastrophic event, the other must do all she can to make it right. Inspired by the unfettered optimism and crushing disillusionment of the sixties, On Isabella Street is an extraordinary novel about the enduring bonds of friendship and family and the devastating cost of war.

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• A selection of visually unique paintings, watercolors, drawings, and etchings by the 20th-century Cuban American artist Emilio Sanchez• A cabinet of wonders that include letters, photographs and ephemera associated with the life and work of Sanchez• A collection of works by friends and contemporaries of the artist from both Cuba and North America• A celebration of the US Postal Service’s selection of Sanchez as part of their “Forever Series” of stamps• Includes provocative essays that challenge our understanding of Sanchez’s role within 20th-century Cuban, and Latin American modern art

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Winner of the American Book AwardA classic of the Black Arts Movement brought back to life in a refreshed edition“A lion in literature’s forest. When she writes she roars, and when she sleeps other creatures walk gingerly.”—Maya AngelouOriginally published in 1984, this collection of prose, prose poems, and lyric verses is as fresh and radical today as it was then. Sonia Sanchez, the premiere poet of the Black Arts Movement, shows the “razor blades” in clenched in her teeth in these powerful pieces.

Objev podobné jako Homegirls & Handgrenades - Sonia Sanchez

William-An Englishman follows William Tully, a quiet and unassuming clerk whose life is upended by the death of his domineering mother. Freed from her control, William begins to search for purpose beyond his previously sheltered existence. His encounter with Faraday, a passionate socialist deeply involved in political activism, inspires him to explore the possibilities of a life dedicated to social reform. As their discussions draw William into the world of activism, he grapples with questions of identity, personal growth, and his role in advancing justice within a rapidly changing society. Set against the backdrop of mounting tensions of war, the story shifts from an intimate portrayal of personal loss to a wider exploration of societal challenges. Through William's evolution from a timid clerk to a politically engaged individual, the novel examines the interplay between independence, responsibility, and the complexities of activism during a time of global upheaval. William's journey reflects the struggle to balance personal transformation with the demands of a world on the brink of conflict, offering a thoughtful commentary on the connection between individual growth and broader societal change.

Objev podobné jako William An Englishman (Edition2024) - Cicely Hamilton

Když se výtvarné nápady potkají s rytmem roku, vznikne kniha, která inspiruje, potěší i pohladí.Autorka Alena Isabella Grimmichová vás zve na tvořivou cestu kalendářním rokem – měsíc po měsíci, svátek po svátku. V desítkách srozumitelně popsaných projektů ukazuje, jak z papíru, textilu, přírodnin nebo korálků vykouzlit krásné dekorace, dárky i drobnosti pro radost.Kromě tvoření kniha nabízí i zastavení u témat, která lidstvo provázejí od nepaměti – například proč slavíme určité svátky, co o čase věděli naši předkové a jak se v průběhu staletí proměňovalo vnímání roku.Tato kniha je rozšířeným a nově zpracovaným vydáním oblíbeného Výtvarného roku. A je psaná s láskou – pro všechny, kdo rádi tvoří a chtějí objevovat krásu v každém ročním období.Alena Isabella Grimmichová se tvořením zabývá již od raného dětství. První základy práce s textilem, šití a vyšívání, se naučila od svých babiček. Její tvorba vychází z fascinace barvou a vzory, a proto se soustředí především na práci s látkou a textilem.Vydala také řadu knižních publikací: Kouzlení s hedvábím, Nunofilcování, Šibori-batika, Výtvarný rok a jiné.

Objev podobné jako Zábavné tvoření podle kalendáře - Alena Isabella Grimmichová

**The remarkable novel from the multi-million-bestselling author of The House of the Spirits and The Japanese Lover**Meet the unforgettable Eva Luna: a lover, a writer, a revolutionary and above all, a storyteller. Eva Luna is the daughter of a professor's assistant and a snake-bitten gardener – born poor, orphaned at an early age and working as a servant. Eva is a naturally gifted and imaginative storyteller who meets people from all walks of life. Though she has no wealth, she trades her stories like currency with people who are kind to her. As she shares her stories, she introduces an eccentric cast of characters: the Lebanese émigré who takes her in, her Catholic godmother who believes in saints, a street urchin who grows up to be the leader of the guerrilla struggle, a celebrated trans cabaret star and a young refugee whose flight from postwar Europe will change Eva's life forever. As Eva tells her story, Isabel Allende brings to life a complex South American country – the rich, the poor, the sophisticated – in a novel that celebrates the power of imagination and storytelling.Praise for Isabel Allende’s Eva Luna: ‘Vibrant, colourful characters; the ordinary fused with the grotesque; a Latin American setting, tropical this time; vivid, elegant narrative. The narrator, Eva Luna, is herself a story-teller in the Allende tradition’ Guardian ‘An evident affection for words, compassion for the oppressed and the inarticulate, the daring ambition to draw cross-sections of whole societies . . . Allende's work glows’ New York Times ‘Sumptuous . . . a tale that spans forty years and moves from a surreal jungle to a modern-day urban capital where even the most apolitical are driven to risky anti-government activities’ Chicago Tribune ‘Allende rearranges reality with a blend of memories, mysticism and imagination’ The Philadelphia Inquirer ‘A remarkable novel, one in which a cascade of stories tumbled out before the reader, stories vivid and passionate and human’ Washington Post ‘Magnificent . . . Allende is a prodigious fabulist, weaving extraordinary tales’ Publishers Weekly

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*An up-all-night slice of Halloween horror, perfect for fans of Stephen King, Black Mirror, and Frankenstein*''[A] timely spin on fears about AI developing consciousness . . . a diabolically disguised twist will bring you up short. Sleep tight'' The TimesHenry, a brilliant but reclusive engineer, has achieved the crowning discovery of his career: he''s created an artificially intelligent consciousness. He names the half-formed robot William.But there''s something strange about William. It is the way he looks at Henry''s pregnant wife, Lily.As William''s fixation with Lily grows and threatens to bring harm to their house, Henry has no choice but to destroy him. But William isn''t gone. In this smartest of smart homes, William becomes a haunting presence.He lurks behind each locked door. You can hear him muttering in the eaves of the attic. He is whispering in Henry''s head. And he will be the one to take control . . .''Its chilling final twist will have you turning directly back to the first page'' Mail on Sunday

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The spellbinding new historical novel from literary legend Isabel Allende - a riveting tale of love and war, discovery and redemptionEmilia del Valle was always destined for great things. Abandoned at birth by her Chilean aristocrat father, Emilia comes of age in nineteenth-century San Francisco as an independent and fiercely ambitious young woman, decades ahead of her time. She will do whatever it takes to pursue her life's passion for writing, even if it means publishing under a man's name.When Emilia lands a position as a journalist for the Daily Examiner, her unwavering sense of adventure - and newfound determination to survive in her own name - leads her to seize the chance to cover a brewing civil war in Chile alongside another talented reporter.But the assignment offers Emilia more than just an opportunity to prove herself as a writer.Before long she finds herself on a treacherous, life-changing journey in a homeland she never knew, to uncover the truth about her father - and herself.A new masterclass in historical storytelling from Isabel Allende, My Name is Emilia del Valle is a powerful tale of love and war, discovery and redemption, told by a valiant young woman who confronts monumental challenges, survives, and reinvents herself along the way.

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The General Fiction Gold Medal Winner of the 2022 Florida Book AwardsA Finalist for the Twenty-Third NYPL Young Lions Fiction Award"Urgent, sharp and expansive...this exceptional debut is not a cautionary tale about the perils of drugs, but it certainly is the story of so many people right now, and it somehow leaves us with hope. What’s more, the rare if dark gems found along its ocean floors, all sharp and brittle and made of base desire, let us glean a part of what’s at the heart of addiction itself." —Tommy Orange, The New York TimesFor fans of Denis Johnson and Ocean Vuong: A captivating, searing, and ultimately redemptive debut novel about coming of age on Florida’s drug-riddled Gulf Coast and the enigmatic connection between memory and selfDavid has a mind that never stops running. He reads Dante and Moby Dick, he sinks into Hemingway and battles with Milton. But on Florida’s Gulf Coast, one can slip into deep water unconsciously; at the age of fourteen, David runs away from home to pursue a girl and, on his journey, tries crack cocaine for the first time. He’s hooked instantly. Over the course of the next decade, he fights his way out of jail and rehab, trying to make sense of the world around him—a sunken world where faith in anything is a privilege. He makes his way to a tenuous sobriety, but it isn''t until he takes a literature class at a community college that something within him ignites.All Day is a Long Time is a spectacular, raw account of growing up and managing, against every expectation, to carve out a place for hope. We see what it means, and what it takes, to come back from a place of little control—to map ourselves on the world around, and beyond, us. David Sanchez’s debut resounds with real force and demonstrates the redemptive power of the written word.

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This is a political biography of William III (1650–1702): prince of Orange; stadhouder in the Netherlands from 1672; and (in a novel joint monarchy with his wife, Mary), king of England, Scotland, and Ireland after the revolution of 1688–9. William III explains how William overcame huge disadvantages at his birth to regain his family’s traditional dominance of Dutch politics; how he dedicated his life to the defeat of Louis XIV of France; how this brought him to the Stuart thrones in Britain and Ireland; and how he managed a war from 1689 which shifted the balance of Europe. William achieved these remarkable successes by being a new kind of ‘hybrid’ ruler. He befitted the traditional roles of aristocratic leadership and royalty: acting as a war leader, displaying personal and court magnificence, manipulating dynastic ties, and performing an authoritative masculinity. Yet he was also a master of an emerging public politics in which the opinions of others, and even wide populations, mattered. He persuaded his countries to fight Louis XIV of France with a brilliant mixture of mass print propaganda; skills of persuasion, compromise, and consent-building; a strong partnership with his popular wife; and a presentation of himself as his people’s servant. For all this significance, and innovation, he deserves to be far better known than he has been among anyone interested in the origins of modern Europe.This book will appeal to scholars and students alike studying the life and rule of William III, as well as more general audiences interested in the history of early modern England, Scotland, and Ireland within the political landscape of Western Europe.

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This is raw, semi-autobiographical fiction at its most painfully honest'' Observer''Brilliant, lyrical, hilarious, heartbreaking'' Cristina GarcíaDavid is only fourteen when he first tries crack cocaine. He is instantly hooked, and spends the next decade fighting his way out of jail and rehab. Though he reaches a tenuous sobriety, it is only when he takes a literature class at the local community college that something within him ignites.Set on Florida''s Gulf Coast, All Day Is a Long Time is a spectacular account of what it takes to return from the brink to the world around us. In this unforgettable debut, David Sanchez demonstrates the importance of hope, and the redemptive power of the written word.''A wonder, an important, essential new voice'' Justin Torres

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