Archipelago: an atlas of imagined islands - lewis-jones

‘Think of this atlas as the beginning of a journey and a kind of island guidebook, a rough guide to far-flung places, a Baedeker of make-believe, and a new page waiting to be filled. The cycle of Crusoes continues’ Huw Lewis-Jones Islomania is a recognized affliction. But what is it about islands that is so alluring, and why do so many people find these self-contained worlds completely irresistible? Utopia and Atlantis were islands, and islands have captured the imaginations of writers and artists for centuries. Venetian sailors were the first to make collections of them by drawing maps of those they visited in their isolari – literally the ‘island books’. Then in 1719 Daniel Defoe published his tale of a castaway on a desert island, Robinson Crusoe, one of the first great novels in the history of literature and an instant bestseller. Defoe’s tale combined the real and the imagined and transformed them into a compelling creative landscape, establishing a whole literary genre and unleashing the power of an island for storytelling. To celebrate the tercentenary of Robinson Crusoe’s publication, a truly international range of leading illustrators imagine they too have been washed up on their own remote island. In a specially created map they visualize what it looks like, what it’s called and what can be found on its mythical shores. In a panoply of astonishingly creative and often surprising responses, we are invited to explore a curious and fabulous archipelago of islands of invention that will beguile illustrators, cartographers and dreamers alike. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This lavish, colour atlas is a complete guide to the weird and wonderful geography of Tolkien's world. Packed with full page maps and illustrations of events in the annals of Middle-earth, it is the perfect companion to the bestselling A Dictionary of Tolkien. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The diversity of life on earth is astounding, with each species perfectly adapted to its environment. Sharks can navigate the ocean using electromagnetic fields; sloths use algae as camouflage; albatross can fly for hours without beating their wings; and orca pods each have unique cultures and languages. But every hour, three species disappear.Our incredible world is at risk. Megan McCubbin reveals the stories of the scientists, rangers and conservationists who are fighting to save these extraordinary creatures from extinction. An Atlas of Endangered Species shows us that the battle is on for their survival - and we all have a part to play. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This revised edition of Grospierre’s celebrated tour of modernist architecture has been expanded beyond Europe and North America to a truly global reach, featuring buildings in Southeast Asia, Australia, Africa and South America. Featuring new and revised texts from Barbican, MoMA and independent curators, this book offers intriguing insights into the history of modernist design, the origins of architectural photography and the reasons why architectural forms repeat in otherwise dissimilar countries. Is form still function? How “modern” is modernist architecture? And what has happened to the style’s foundational utopian ideals? Nicolas Grospierre’s masterful photographic survey catalogues both famous and little-known buildings, challenging the viewer to consider modernist architecture’s complicated legacy. Drawn from Grospierre’s ever-expanding archive documenting his travels, these large-format photographs of almost 250 buildings are arranged purely by their shapes, prioritizing form over function and location to give a unique perspective of global structures. Uniform in perspective, and presented without comment, Grospierre’s photographs allow viewers to discover details and colors that a more narrative-focused presentation would prohibit. The work of nearly a quarter of a century, this ever-expanding collection reflects a labor of love, a photographer’s deep obsession, and a celebration of buildings both iconic and mundane all over the world. About the Author Nicolas Grospierre’s awards include the Golden Lion at the 2008 Venice Architecture Biennale, the Polityka Passport Award in 2011, the Prize of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Poland in 2009, and grants from the Graham Foundation of Chicago in 2014 and 2020. He is the author of Modern Forms and Modern Spaces (Prestel). (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jste připravení na dobrodružství? Průvodce a neohrožený průzkumník Huw Lewis Jones a ilustrátor divoké zvěře Sam Caldwell zavedou čtenáře do divočiny a naučí je všechno o vlcích.Fanoušci vlků z celého světa, spojte se! Přidejte se k nám na dobrodružství, při kterém poznáte jedno z nejúžasnějších a často nepochopených zvířat. Při hledání vlků v jejich přirozeném prostředí se vydáme do hlubokých lesů, napříč pouštěmi i do Arktidy. Zjistíte, proč obývají různá prostředí, jak v nich přežívají a co můžeme udělat pro jejich ochranu. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jste připravení na dobrodružství? Průvodce a neohrožený průzkumník Huw Lewis Jones a ilustrátor divoké zvěře Sam Caldwell zavedou čtenáře do divočiny a naučí je všechno o osmi různých druzích medvědů.Rozeznáte pandu od ledního medvěda? Dokážete poznat rozdíl mezi medvědem malajským a lenochodem? Vydejte se se svými průvodci hluboko do lesů i na arktický led a naučte se všechny medvědí nezbytnosti.Medvědi jsou nám všem známí, ale do jaké míry? Proto si nazujte pohorky, popadněte dalekohled a vydejte se na cestu za poznáním osmi úžasných druhů medvědů ve volné přírodě. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A compelling visual anthology of one of photography’s most popular subjects, reframing our understanding of why we photograph animals and why photographing them matters to us and the planet. A visual overview of the history and future of animal photography, Why We Photograph Animals encourages us to think and rethink the way we have looked at - and used - animals and to consider our future relationships with non-human species. Multi-stranded, this book features the work of more than 100 photographers supported by thematic essays that provide historical context; interviews with and contributions by leading contemporary photographers that explore their influences, methods and motivations; and dazzling visual collections that present the very best animal photography from its inception to the present day. The result is a book that will engage those with an interest in wildlife photography and the natural world, but also those with a concern for the future of the planet. Huw Lewis-Jones’s expert authorship and curation celebrates extraordinary images by brilliant photographers, but also allows us to understand why people have photographed animals at different points in history and what it means in the present. Why We Photograph Animals is deliberately not a conventional history of wildlife photography. It’s an exploration of the animal in photography. It speaks to our ongoing desire to look at animals; to understand, misunderstand and appreciate them; to use and abuse them; to neglect or come to value and protect them. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jste připravení na dobrodružství? Průvodce a neohrožený průzkumník Huw Lewis Jones a ilustrátor divoké zvěře Sam Caldwell zavedou čtenáře do divočiny a naučí je všechno o osmi různých druzích medvědů.Rozeznáte pandu od ledního medvěda? Dokážete poznat rozdíl mezi medvědem malajským a lenochodem? Vydejte se se svými průvodci hluboko do lesů i na arktický led a naučte se všechny medvědí nezbytnosti.Medvědi jsou nám všem známí, ale do jaké míry? Proto si nazujte pohorky, popadněte dalekohled a vydejte se na cestu za poznáním osmi úžasných druhů medvědů ve volné přírodě. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A charmingly illustrated book that takes readers on a field trip to Antarctica and beyond to discover the secret life of penguins. In this entertaining and highly informative book, polar-explorer Huw Lewis Jones and nature illustrator Sam Caldwell take readers on an intrepid field trip to Antarctica and beyond to discover the secret life of penguins. Journeying throughout the Southern Hemisphere to incredible locations including Argentina, Australia, Chile, the Galápagos Islands, Namibia, New Zealand, Peru and South Africa, Do Penguins Like the Cold? introduces readers to the 18 species of penguin and the conservation work underway to protect them and their habitats. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The fish hook derives its form from its practical intention - to catch a fish. But in cultures where fishing is and always has been a main livelihood, the crafting of fish hooks becomes an Art. This volume features more than 600 fish hooks used by the peoples of the Pacific Islands, with life-size illustrations and accompanying texts. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Lewis Svetr - Jack & Jones - Modrá. (bibloo.cz)

Lewis Svetr - Jack & Jones - Modrá. (bibloo.cz)

Lewis Svetr - Jack & Jones - Modrá. (bibloo.cz)

Lewis Svetr - Jack & Jones - Modrá. (bibloo.cz)

Lewis Svetr - Jack & Jones - Modrá. (bibloo.cz)

Lewis Svetr - Jack & Jones - Šedá. (bibloo.cz)

Lewis Svetr - Jack & Jones - Šedá. (bibloo.cz)

Lewis Svetr - Jack & Jones - Šedá. (bibloo.cz)

Lewis Svetr - Jack & Jones - Šedá. (bibloo.cz)

Lewis Svetr - Jack & Jones - Šedá. (bibloo.cz)

Maturita in Mind is a 2-level tailor-made course for the new Czech maturita exam at B1 level. With interesting and motivating content designed specifically for Upper-Secondary students, it provides enough practice to develop all the skills required by the Educational Framework and practice every skill necessary to pass the maturita exam. It also contains a strong focus on grammar and vocabulary which combine to make this course a hit with both teachers and students. Content includes imaginative reading and listening topics, 'Culture in Mind', and 'Everyday English' sections, amazing record-yourself 'DVD Videoke' facility and Vocabulary Bank.Popis:Učebnice Maturita in Mind Level 2 s DVD Učebnicová řada Maturita in MindKombinací učebnice English in Mind a českých pracovních sešitů vznikla výborná pomůcka pro přípravu na českou maturitu z anglického jazyka, vhodná převážně pro odborné školy Příprava na maturitu šitá na míru Slovníčky a gramatický přehled v češtině – české pracovní sešity obsahují pomůcky v češtině pro rychlejší pochopení gramatiky. Ke každému dílu učebnice existují dva české pracovní sešity. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

LP vinyl - Remasterovaná verze alba legendárního zpěváka a pianisty Remasterovaná verze alba legendárního zpěváka a pianisty Rok vydání 2022 Seznam stop A Side You Win Again / Friday Nights / Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On / Born To Lose / Long Gone Lonesome Blues / I'm Feeling Sorry / I Could Never Be Ashamed of You B Side Mexicali Rose / Sail Away (With Charlie Rich) / I'm Sorry I'm Not Sorry / Turn Around / I Forgot To Remember To Forget / Great Balls Of Fire / Tomorrow Night (alza.cz)

A beautiful paperback edition of Prince Caspian, book four in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.The Pevensie siblings are back to help a prince denied his rightful throne as he gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honour between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire world.A battle is about to begin in Prince Caspian, the fourth book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been enchanting readers of all ages for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to see more of Prince Caspian's adventures, read The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the fifth book in The Chronicles of Narnia. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 240 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá A collection of 500 female portraits from more than 50 countries, Noroc successfully showcases the diversity and beauty all around us. (alza.cz)

Kniha - 256 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

Engaging content and a strong focus on grammar and vocabulary combine to make this course a hit with both teachers and students. This Workbook provides extra language and skills practice for use in the classroom or at home. It includes extra exercises for maturita preparation with instructions in Czech, special vocabulary pages on maturita topics, grammar review sections with examples and comparison to the Czech grammar system. 'Study Help' and 'Skills Tips' sections in Czech give learners extra support and guidance. The audio content to accompany the Workbook is included on the Student's Book DVD-ROM and on the Audio CDs.Popis:Pracovní sešit Maturita in Mind Level 3 Učebnicová řada Maturita in MindKombinací učebnice English in Mind a českých pracovních sešitů vznikla výborná pomůcka pro přípravu na českou maturitu z anglického jazyka, vhodná převážně pro odborné školy Příprava na maturitu šitá na míru Slovníčky a gramatický přehled v češtině – české pracovní sešity obsahují pomůcky v češtině pro rychlejší pochopení gramatiky. Ke každému dílu učebnice existují dva české pracovní sešity. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Engaging content and a strong focus on grammar and vocabulary combine to make this course a hit with both teachers and students. This Workbook provides extra language and skills practice for use in the classroom or at home. It includes extra exercises for maturita preparation with instructions in Czech, special vocabulary pages on maturita topics, grammar review sections with examples and comparison to the Czech grammar system. 'Study Help' and 'Skills Tips' sections in Czech give learners extra support and guidance. The audio content to accompany the Workbook is included on the Student's Book DVD-ROM and on the Audio CDs.Popis:Pracovní sešit Maturita in Mind Level 4 Učebnicová řada Maturita in MindKombinací učebnice English in Mind a českých pracovních sešitů vznikla výborná pomůcka pro přípravu na českou maturitu z anglického jazyka, vhodná převážně pro odborné školy Příprava na maturitu šitá na míru Slovníčky a gramatický přehled v češtině – české pracovní sešity obsahují pomůcky v češtině pro rychlejší pochopení gramatiky. Ke každému dílu učebnice existují dva české pracovní sešity. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A beautiful paperback edition of The Silver Chair, book six in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.Through dangers untold and caverns deep and dark, a noble band of friends is sent to rescue a prince held captive. But their mission to Underland brings them face-to-face with an evil more beautiful and more deadly than they ever expected.Enter a land where enchantment rules in The Silver Chair, the sixth book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series. For over sixty years it has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters. This is a complete stand-alone read, but if you want to discover what happens in the final days of Narnia, read The Last Battle, the seventh and concluding book in The Chronicles of Narnia. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Acupuncture in Latin means "sticking with the needle". Each of the 409 important acupuncture points is presented with an anatomical graphic, an overview of the meridian, and a photo showing the needle placement. The combination of Chinese sources and the author's therapeutic experiences provides a sensible balance between the most important indications and practical needs. The names, properties, and applications of the individual acupuncture points have been revised on this basis. Far-Eastern healing methods and Western observation techniques create a bridge between Asian and Western views of acupuncture. The Pictorial Atlas of Acupuncture not only provides beginners with an overview of the most important acupuncture points, but experienced practitioners can also learn about seldom-used acupuncture points and thus extend their knowledge. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

In her latest book, five-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr Brené Brown, writes, "If we want to find the way back to ourselves and each other, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories, and to be stewards of the stories that we hear. This is the framework for meaningful connection."In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through 87 of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and lays out an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances - a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heart-breaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection.Over the past two decades, Brown's extensive research into the experiences that make us who we are has shaped the cultural conversation and helped define what it means to be courageous with our lives. Atlas of the Heart draws on this research, as well as Brown's singular skills as a researcher/storyteller, to lay out an invaluable, research-based framework that shows us that naming an experience doesn't give the experience more power, it gives us the power of understanding, meaning and choice.Brown shares, "I want this to be an atlas for all of us, because I believe that, with an adventurous heart and the right maps, we can travel anywhere and never fear losing ourselves. Even when we have no idea where we are." (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A groundbreaking global survey of the finest mid-20th-century homes - one of the most popular styles of our time A fascinating collection of more than 400 of the world's most glamorous homes from more than 290 architects, the Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses showcases work by such icons as Marcel Breuer, Richard Neutra, Alvar Aalto, and Oscar Niemeyer alongside extraordinary but virtually unknown houses in Australia, Africa, and Asia. A thoroughly researched, comprehensive appraisal, this book is a must-have for all design aficionados, Mid-Century Modern collectors, and readers looking for inspiration for their own homes. Dominic Bradbury is a writer and freelance journalist specializing in architecture and design. He has written over 20 books, including Mid-Century Modern Complete, The Iconic House, and The Iconic Interior. He contributes to magazines and newspapers in the UK, US, Australia, and internationally, including The Financial Times, The Times, Telegraph, House & Garden, World of Interiors, Wallpaper, and Vogue Living. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 416 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

This second edition updates a course which has proven to be a perfect fit for classes the world over. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One of the most remarkable stories in the history of Special Forces' operations - Daily ExpressIn the bleak moments after defeat on mainland Europe in winter 1939, wartime leader Winston Churchill knew that Britain had to strike back hard. He recruited a band of eccentric free-thinking warriors to become the first 'deniable' secret operatives behind enemy lines, offering these volunteers nothing but the potential for glory and all-but-certain death. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare tells of the daring victories for this small force of 'freelance pirates' in their many missions against the Nazis, often dressed in enemy uniforms and breaking all previously held rules of warfare.Master storyteller and military historian Damien Lewis brings the true adventures of the secret unit to life, from their earliest missions to the death of the group's leader just weeks before the end of World War Two. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Franz Kafka died in 1924, when he was not yet forty-one. During his life he published only seven small books, but he left behind three unfinished novels and a mass of stories, reflections and personal writings which were published after his death. His novels in particular, alongside short stories such as The Judgement and The Metamorphosis, have made him one of the most widely read, significant and influential writers of the twentieth century.His writings show an extraordinary ability to speak to the changing concerns of later generations. This collection of essays, illustrated with manuscripts, archival material, postcards and family photographs, not only sets Kafka in the context of his life and times but also shows how his own experiences nourished his imagination. Literal travel in Western Europe enabled him, as his notebooks reveal, to practise descriptive writing.Imaginative travel through reading strengthened his fascination with remote spaces and made him aware of European colonialism. Familiar settings in his fiction become alien and bewildering. When writing about animals, he sought to enter imaginatively into their non-human way of being.This book is a celebration not just of Kafka’s achievements and creativity, but also of how – even 100 years after his death – Kafka continues to inspire new literary, theatrical and cinematic creations around the world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When a young girl is found murdered in a field, the scientific examination of the exhibits is just a routine job for the staff of Hoggatt's forensic science laboratory. But nothing could have prepared them for the brutal death of one of their own. When the senior biologist is found dead in his laboratory Commander Dalgliesh is called to the bleak fens of East Anglia, where the murderer is lying in wait to strike again . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 464 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor John Green, 272 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá When it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton's type is girls named Katherine. And when it comes to girls named Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times, to be exact. On a road trip miles from home, this anagram-happy, washed-up child prodigy has ten thousand dollars in his pocket, a bloodthirsty feral hog on his trail, and an overweight Judge Judy - loving best friend riding shotgun - but no Katherines. Colin is on a mission to prove The Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability, which he hopes will predict the future of any relationship, avenge Dumpees everywhere, and finally win him the girl. Love, friendship, and a dead Austro-Hungarian archduke add up to surprising and heart-changing conclusions in this ingeniously layered comic novel about reinventing oneself. From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Fault in Our Stars" and "Looking for Alaska",... (alza.cz)

A beautiful paperback edition of The Horse and His Boy, book three in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Koronární angiografie je dnes základní morfologickou zobrazovací metodou. Přesnější metody, jako je intravaskulární ultrazvuk (IVUS) a optická koherentní tomografie (OCT), jsou schopny díky vyšší rozlišovací schopnosti přesněji stanovit stupeň koronárního postižení včetně posouzení složení plátu, jeho délky i objemu. I přesto však některé otázky zůstávají nezodpovězeny. Hlavní otázka totiž zní, zda revaskularizovat. Stanovení hemodynamické významnosti konkrétních stenóz může být dnes snadno posouzeno přímo v katetrizační laboratoři pomocí měření tlaku před stenózou a za ní v průběhu maximální hyperemie. Tato metoda stanovení frakční průtokové rezervy myokardu (FFR) se stala novým standardem současné kardiologie a je dnes součástí doporučených postupů kardiologických společností v Evropě a v USA. Kapesní atlas koronární fyziologie obsahuje 35 pečlivě vybraných, instruktivních a bohatě ilustrovaných kazuistik, ze kterých se čtenář může prakticky naučit klinické hodnocení metodou FFR (patro.cz)

Kniha - 210 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - 210 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Find your way through every part of J.R.R. Tolkien s great creation, from the Middle-earth of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings to the undying lands of the West...The Atlas of Tolkien s Middle-earth is an essential guide to the geography of Middle-earth, from its founding in the Elder Days as recounted in The Silmarillion to the Third Age of The Lord of the Rings, including the journeys of Bilbo, Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring.Hundreds of maps and diagrams survey the journeys of the principal characters day by day including all the battles and key locations of the First, Second and Third Ages. Plans and descriptions of castles, buildings and distinctive landforms accompany thematic maps describing climate, vegetation, languages and population throughout the history of Middle-earth. (alza.cz)

The Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted millions of readers over the last fifty years and the magical events described in C.S. Lewis's immortal prose have left many a lasting memory for adults and children alike. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted millions of readers over the last fifty years and the magical events described in C.S. Lewis's immortal prose have left many a lasting memory for adults and children alike. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Atlas Svetr - Jack & Jones - Béžová. (bibloo.cz)

Atlas Svetr - Jack & Jones - Béžová. (bibloo.cz)

Atlas Svetr - Jack & Jones - Béžová. (bibloo.cz)

Atlas Svetr - Jack & Jones - Béžová. (bibloo.cz)

Atlas Svetr - Jack & Jones - Šedá. (bibloo.cz)

Atlas Svetr - Jack & Jones - Šedá. (bibloo.cz)

Atlas Svetr - Jack & Jones - Šedá. (bibloo.cz)