The song of achilles. anniversary edition (1526648172)

Kniha - autor Madeline Miller, 352 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

Kniha - 352 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

The god touches his finger to the arrow's fletching. Then he breathes, a puff of air - as if to send dandelions flying, to push toy boats over water. And the arrow flies, straight and silent, in a curving, downward arc towards Achilles' back. Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, the boys develop a tender friendship, a bond which blossoms into something deeper as they grow into young men. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor John Connolly, 352 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná 'A brilliantly creepy coming of age novel' Daily Mirror'A moving fable, brilliantly imagined, about the agony of loss and the pain of young adulthood' The Times'This is no saccharine fairytale, but an eerie fable that's perfect for long winter nights' Daily MailThis illustrated edition includes two new short stories - Cinderella, A Version and The Rat King, the latter introducing the Crooked Man who is central to the world of The Book of Lost Things - and an afterword from the author.'Once upon a time, there was a boy who lost his mother . . .' As twelve-year-old David takes refuge from his grief in the myths and fairytales so beloved of his dead mother, he finds the real world and the fantasy world begin to blend. That is when bad things start to happen. That is when the Crooked Man comes. And David is violently propelled into a land populated by heroes, wolves and monsters in... (alza.cz)

It was an age of mighty heroes, misunderstood monsters, and complex villains. With the publication of Fantastic Four No. 1 in November 1961, comics giant Marvel inaugurated a transformative era in pop culture. Through the next two decades, the iconic Hulk, Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the X-Men leapt, darted, and towered through its pages. Captain America was resurrected from his 1940s deep-freeze and the Avengers became the World's Greatest Super Heroes. Daredevil, Doctor Strange, and dozens more were added to the pantheon, each with their own rogues' gallery of malevolent counterparts. Nearly 60 years later, these thrilling characters from the 1960s and '70s are more popular than ever, fighting the good fight in comics, toy aisles, and blockbuster movies around the world.In The Marvel Age of Comics 1961-1978, legendary writer and editor Roy Thomas takes you to the heart of this seminal segment in comic history-an age of triumphant character and narrative innovation that reinvented the super hero genre. With more than 500 images and insider insights, the book traces the birth of champions who were both epic in their powers and grounded in a world that readers recognized as close to their own; relatable heroes with the same problems, struggles, and shortcomings as everyone else. By the '70s, we see how the House of Ideas also elevated horror, sword and sorcery, and martial arts in its stable of titanic demigods, introducing iconic characters like Man-Thing, Conan, and Shang-Chi and proving that their brand of storytelling could succeed and flourish outside of the capes and tights.Behind it all, we get to know the extraordinary Marvel architects whose names are almost as familiar as the mortals (and immortals!) they brought to life-Stan "The Man" Lee, Jack "King" Kirby, and Steve Ditko, along with a roster of greats like John Romita, John Buscema, Marie Severin, Jim Steranko, and countless others. The result is a behind-the-scenes treasure trove and a jewel for any comic fan's library, brimming with the innovation and energy of an invincible era for Marvel and its heroes alike. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Typ: Dotisk;Remastered;LP deska;Jednostranná deska;Nové vydání;Jubilejní edice;Album;Obrázkový disk;Limitovaná edice Varianta: The Dark Side Of The Moon (50th Anniversary Edition) (Limited Edition) (Picture Disc) (2 LP) Subžánr: Rock;Art Rock;Progressive Rock;Pop Rock;Psychedelic Rock;Prog Rock Žánr: Rock Země interpreta: Spojené království Složení setu: 2 ks Dekáda interpreta: 1990 - 1999;2020 - 2029;2010 - 2019;2000 - 2009;1970 - 1979;1980 - 1989;1960 - 1969 Hmotnost: 180 g Datum vydání: 2024-04-19 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Rok vydání: 2024.0 Vydavatelství: Pink Floyd Records Balení obsahuje: LP Barva: Grafika Barva podle výrobce: Picture Disc Země původu: Německo Interpret / Téma: Pink Floyd (muziker.cz)

After an epic Amazonian journey through Brazil and Peru from 1817 to 1820, German botanist Carl von Martiuscompiled a catalogue of all known genera of palm trees. This encyclopedic work, reproduced in our volume, is a jewel of 19th-century botany and is celebrated for its detailed classifications, maps, color landscapes and diagrams. Incredible illustrations of tropical palm trees On December 15, 1868, Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794–1868), Professor of Botany at the University of Munich and director of the Royal Botanic Garden, was carried to his grave in a coffin covered with fresh palm leaves. The fronds were a reference to his groundbreaking Natural History of Palms: a work in three volumes, published between 1823 and 1853. This encyclopedic treasury of 240 exquisite chromolithographic illustrations was based on von Martius’s expeditions through Brazil and Peru. From 1817 to 1820, he traveled over 2,250 km (1,400 miles) through the Amazon basin to investigate natural history and native tribes with zoologist Johann Baptist von Spix. The result was an unrivaled catalogue of all known genera of the palm family, outlining the modern classification of palms, describing all the palms of Brazil, and producing the first maps of palm biogeography. Von Martius’s folio is unusual in its inclusion of cross-sectioned diagrams, conveying the architecture of these mighty trees, which central Europeans would have found hard to imagine accurately. Equally remarkable are the color landscapes showing various palms—often standing alone in simple and elegant beauty. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Stephen R. Covey, 464 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná New York Times bestseller - over 25 million copies sold The No. 1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for nearly three decades. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, teachers and parents - millions of people of all ages and occupations. Now, this 30th anniversary edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the 7 habits with modern additions from Sean Covey. The 7 habits have become famous and are integrated into everyday thinking by millions and millions of people. Why? Because they work! With Sean Covey's added takeaways on how the habits can be used in our modern age, the wisdom of the 7 habits will be refreshed for a new generation of leaders. They include: Habit 1: Be Proactive Habit 2: Begin with the End... (alza.cz)

Kniha - 208 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

From the dawn of life itself, every being that has ever lived owes its existence to the cell.The discovery of this vital form led to a transformation in medicine but also in our understanding of ourselves - not as bodies or machines but as ecosystems. It has also given us the power to treat a vast array of mortal maladies...and even to create new kinds of human altogether.Rich with stories of scientists, doctors and the patients whose lives may be saved by their work, The Song of the Cell is a stunning ode to the building blocks of life and the cutting-edge science harnessing their power for the better. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

LP vinyl - Picture disc s dvojicí dosud nevydaných živých záznamů písně Alabama Song. Picture disc s dvojicí dosud nevydaných živých záznamů písně Alabama Song. Alabama Song, známá taky jako Moon Of Alabama, Moon Over Alabama nebo Whiskey Bar je anglická verze písně Bertolda Brechta, přeložená z němčiny do angličtiny Elisabeth Hauptmannovou v roce 1925. Hudbu napsal Kurt Weill v roce 1927 pro divadelní hru Little Magahony. David Bowie, který byl velkým fanouškem Bertolda Brechta, svoji verzi písně natočil a vydal v roce 1978, singlovým béčkem pak byla akustická verze Space Oddity. Jedna z největších osobnostní světové hudby, proslulý hudební chameleon a průkopník hned několika hudebních směrů. Za svůj život vydal tento britský umělec rovných dvacet pět alb, z nichž velká část se zařadila do zlatého fondu populární hudby a ovlivnila hned několik generací hudebníků z několika hudebních žánrů. Své poslední album Black Star David Bowie vydal 8. ledna 2016 v den... (alza.cz)

Britain, 60 AD. Hoping to save her lover and her land from the Romans, Herla makes a desperate pact with the Otherworld King. She becomes Lord of the Hunt and for centuries she rides, reaping wanderers souls.Until the night she meets a woman on a bloody battlefield a Saxon queen with ice-blue eyes. Queen thelburg of Wessex is a proven fighter, but after a battlefield defeat she finds her husbands court turning against her. Yet King Ine needs thel more than ever: the dead kings of Wessex are waking, and Ine must master his bloodlines ancient magic if they are to survive. When their paths cross, Herla knows its no coincidence. Something dark and dangerous is at work in the Wessex court.As she and thel grow closer, Herla must find her humanity and a way to break the curse before its too late. Striking, bold and beautifully written Angela Slatter, author of The Briar Book of the Dead. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

In the beginning was the word, and in the Middle Ages were kings, princes, and high-ranking religious members whose wealth and influence produced illustrated bibles of extraordinary craftsmanship. This edition brings together 50 of the finest medieval bible manuscripts from the Austrian National Library. With examples from every epoch of the Middle Ages, the collection explores visualizations of the bible in various theological and historical contexts.In impeccable reproduction quality, these stunning images may be appreciated as much as art historical treasures as they are important religious artifacts. Texts by Andreas Fingernagel, Stephan Füssel, Christian Gastgeber, and a team of 15 scientific authors describe each manuscript in detail, exploring both the evolution of the Bible and the medieval understanding of history. A glossary of important terms is also included so that those not versed in bible history can enjoy the texts as well. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The essential classics of New York Times bestselling R.A. Salvatore's Legend of Drizzt continue.Though they've managed to save Wulfgar's body from captivity in the Abyss, Drizzt and his companions come to realize that a part of the barbarian's soul may have been left behind--but all they can do is let Wulfgar take his own path. And that path will take him to the bottom of a bottle, into the arms of a woman, through the windswept reaches of the Spine of the World, and to a new life as a father. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Barva podle výrobce: Marbled Green Žánr: Metal Vydavatelství: Run Out Groove Balení obsahuje: Plakát;LP Subžánr: Gothic Metal;Gothic Rock;Doom Metal Varianta: The Origin Of The Feces (30th Anniversary Edition) (Marbled Green Coloured) (2 LP) Země interpreta: USA Typ: LP deska;Barevná;Jubilejní edice Interpret / Téma: Type O Negative Barva: Zelená Dekáda interpreta: 1990 - 1999;1980 - 1989;2000 - 2009;2010 - 2019 Složení setu: 2 ks Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Země původu: Německo Rok vydání: 2022.0 Datum vydání: 2022-11-28 (muziker.cz)

'A masterwork, every page a sumptuous feast of colour and composition' - Financial Times, Summer Books of 2020 The lyrical, heart-warming new tale from the award-winning designer and creator of The Fox and the Star Bird loves to sing in the towering tree at the heart of the jungle. It feels like home.When the season changes she must say goodbye, but she isn't ready to let go.As she listens to the other animals, Bird learns to sing a new song. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Subžánr: Soundtrack;Stage & Screen Vydavatelství: Sony Classical Interpret / Téma: Gustavo Santaolalla Barva: Růžová;Modrá Žánr: Soundtrack;Stage & Screen Varianta: The Last Of Us (Insert) (Coloured) (Anniversary Edition) (Box Set) (4 LP) Balení obsahuje: LP Rok vydání: 2024.0 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Složení setu: 4 ks Typ: Box Set;Jubilejní edice;Barevná;Album;LP deska Datum vydání: 2024-06-28 Barva podle výrobce: Blue & Pink (muziker.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: dobrodružná, - Slavný spisovatel Sebastian P. Husher se ztratil i s celou svou rodinou. Jeho znepokojený editor vyslal do jeho domu pomocníka, aby situaci prověřil – ale ten už se nevrátil. Tato zmizení zažehnou sérii událostí, které brzy odhalí cosi strašlivého. Obsahuje speciální balení, průvodce s mapou a příručku k postavám. Jak již název vypovídá hra Song of Horror je survival hra s hororovými prvky z pohledu pevné kamery třetí osoby. Pokud máte rádi strach, zde si užijete tajemných bytostí, před kterými musíte být stále ve střehu. Zatracená místa... (alza.cz)

Eddie is a wounded war veteran, an old man who has lived, in his mind, an uninspired life. His job is fixing rides at a seaside amusement park. On his 83rd birthday, a tragic accident kills him, as he tries to save a little girl from a falling cart. He awakes in the afterlife, where he learns that heaven is not a destination. It's a place where your life is explained to you by five people, some of whom you knew, others who may have been strangers. One by one, from childhood to soldier to old age, Eddie's five people revisit their connections to him on earth, illuminating the mysteries of his "meaningless" life, and revealing the haunting secret behind the eternal question: "Why was I here?" (knihydobrovsky.cz)

"What's this you're writing?... asked Pooh, climbing onto the writing table."The Tao of Pooh,... I replied."The how of Pooh?... asked Pooh, smudging one of the words I had just written."The Tao of Pooh,... I replied, poking his paw away with my pencil."It seems more like ow! of Pooh,... said Pooh, rubbing his paw."Well, it's not,... I replied huffily."What's it about?... asked Pooh, leaning forward and smearing another word."It's about how to stay happy and calm under all circumstances!... I yelled."Have you read it?... asked Pooh......Winnie-the-Pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things that has made him the world's most beloved bear, and Pooh's Way, as Benjamin Hoff brilliantly demonstrates, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism.Follow the Pooh Way in this humorous and enlightening introduction to Taoism, with classic decorations by E.H.Shepard throughout. Over a million copies sold to date.This deluxe anniversary edition is a beautiful gift for any fans of this classic title or everyone's favourite bear. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Tři příběhy tří domorodých kmenů Rukai, Atayal a Pangcah (Amis) nás vrací zpět na počátek ke kořenům tchajwanské domorodé kultury. Tchaj-wan známý též pod názvem Formosa, neboli Krásný ostrov, leží v Tichém oceánu nedaleko čínské provincie Fu-ťien, mezi Filipínami a Japonskem. Zde jej omývá teplý mořský proud Kurošio, který k jeho břehům přináší bohatý mořský život. Hornatý ostrov ležící na pomezí tropického a subtropického podnebného pásu je nejen domovem řady unikátních endemických druhů, ale i domorodých kmenů melanésko-polynéského původu, jejichž kultura vyrůstá v těsném sepjetí s místní přírodou. Příběhy původního obyvatelstva se prochází levharti obláčkoví, černí medvědi ušatí či obávané zmije, jakými jsou ploskolebci nosorozí. Kmeny s nimi uzavírají své pokrevní svazky. Čelenky náčelníků zase zdobí peří bažantů mikádo. Boje, které bojovníci svádí, se vedou proti nelítostným Sluncím nebo obludám, které ohrožují život kmene a teprve s velkým úsilím je lze překonat. Bohatě ilustrovaná kniha dává nahlédnout do ústní tradice melanésko-polynéských kmenů a je určena čtenářům každého věku, od těch nejmenších až po ty nejstarší. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Song of the Cell is the vivid, thrilling and suspenseful story of the fundamental unit of life. It describes how scientists discovered cells, began to understand them, and are now using that knowledge to create new humans. Both panoramic and intimate, it is Siddhartha Mukherjee's most spectacular book yet.In the late 1600s, a distinguished English polymath, Robert Hooke, and an eccentric Dutch cloth-merchant, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, look down their hand-made microscopes.What they see introduces a radical concept that alters both biology and medicine forever. It is the fact that complex living organisms are assemblages of tiny, self-contained, self-regulating units. Our organs, our physiology, our selves, are built from these compartments.Hooke christens them 'cells'.The discovery of cells announced the birth of a new kind of medicine. A hip fracture, a cardiac arrest, Alzheimer's, AIDS, lung cancer - all could be re-conceived as the results of cells, or a cellular ecosystem, functioning abnormally. And all could be treated by therapeutic manipulations of cells.This revolution in cell biology is still in progress: it represents one of the most significant advances in science and medicine.Rich with stories of scientists, doctors, and the patients whose lives may be saved by their work, The Song of the Cell is the third book in this extraordinary writer's exploration of what it means to be human. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

"What's this you're writing?... asked Pooh, climbing onto the writing table."The Tao of Pooh,... I replied."The how of Pooh?... asked Pooh, smudging one of the words I had just written."The Tao of Pooh,... I replied, poking his paw away with my pencil."It seems more like ow! of Pooh,... said Pooh, rubbing his paw."Well, it's not,... I replied huffily."What's it about?... asked Pooh, leaning forward and smearing another word."It's about how to stay happy and calm under all circumstances!... I yelled."Have you read it?... asked Pooh......Winnie-the-Pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things that has made him the world's most beloved bear, and Pooh's Way, as Benjamin Hoff brilliantly demonstrates, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism.Follow the Pooh Way in this humorous and enlightening introduction to Taoism, with classic decorations by E.H.Shepard throughout. Over a million copies sold to date.This deluxe anniversary edition is a beautiful gift for any fans of this classic title or everyone's favourite bear. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 546 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá A beautiful illustrated edition of this genre-defying tour de force, featuring new artwork selected by V.E. Schwab, illustrated plate section, printed endpapers and exclusive jacket. When Addie La Rue makes a pact with the devil, she trades her soul for immortality. But there's always a price - the devil takes away her place in the world, cursing her to be forgotten by everyone. Addie flees her tiny home town in 18th-Century France, beginning a journey that takes her across the world, learning to live a life where no one remembers her and everything she owns is lost and broken. Existing only as a muse for artists throughout history, she learns to fall in love anew every single day. Her only companion on this journey is her dark devil with hypnotic green eyes, who visits her each year on the anniversary of their deal. Alone in the world, Addie has no choice but to confront him, to understand him, maybe to... (alza.cz)

Kniha - 560 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - 560 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Složení setu: 2 ks Dekáda interpreta: 1950 - 1959;1960 - 1969;1970 - 1979 Barva podle výrobce: Black Rok vydání: 2019.0 Vydavatelství: Capitol Records Datum vydání: 2019-11-02 Barva: Černá Typ: Jubilejní edice;Album;LP deska Rok nahrávky: 1963.0 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Hmotnost: 180 g Subžánr: Blues Rock;Rock and Roll;Psychedelic Rock;Hard Rock;Folk Rock;Pop;Pop Rock;Rock Země interpreta: Spojené království Varianta: The White Album (2 LP Anniversary Edition) Interpret / Téma: The Beatles Země původu: Spojené království Balení obsahuje: LP Žánr: Pop;Rock (muziker.cz)

Tři příběhy tří domorodých kmenů Rukai, Atayal a Pangcah (Amis) nás vrací zpět na počátek ke kořenům tchajwanské domorodé kultury. Tchaj-wan známý též pod názvem Formosa, neboli Krásný ostrov, leží v Tichém oceánu nedaleko čínské provincie Fu-ťien, mezi Filipínami a Japonskem. Zde jej omývá teplý mořský proud Kurošio, který k jeho břehům přináší bohatý mořský život. Hornatý ostrov ležící na pomezí tropického a subtropického podnebného pásu je nejen domovem řady unikátních endemických druhů, ale i domorodých kmenů melanésko-polynéského původu, jejichž kultura vyrůstá v těsném sepjetí s místní přírodou. Příběhy původního obyvatelstva se prochází levharti obláčkoví, černí medvědi ušatí či obávané zmije, jakými jsou ploskolebci nosorozí. Kmeny s nimi uzavírají své pokrevní svazky. Čelenky náčelníků zase zdobí peří bažantů mikádo. Boje, které bojovníci svádí, se vedou proti nelítostným Sluncím nebo obludám, které ohrožují život kmene a teprve s velkým úsilím je lze překonat. Bohatě ilustrovaná kniha dává nahlédnout do ústní tradice melanésko-polynéských kmenů a je určena čtenářům každého věku, od těch nejmenších až po ty nejstarší. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Uncover the dark past of the celestials in this melodic tale inspired by Chinese mythology and Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca. Filled with rich imagery and delicate poetry, the Song of the Six Realms will echo long after the tune has ended. Xue, a talented young musician, has no past and probably no future. Orphaned at a young age, her kindly poet uncle took her in and arranged for an apprenticeship at one of the most esteemed entertainment houses in the kingdom. She doesn't remember much from before entering the House of Flowing Water, and when her uncle is suddenly killed in a bandit attack, she is devastated to lose her last connection to a life outside of her indenture contract. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Following the critically acclaimed Ithaca and House of Odysseus comes the final novel in Claire North's Songs of Penelope trilogy - an exquisite, gripping tale that breathes life into ancient myth. This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus, as it has never been told before.Many years ago, Odysseus sailed to war and never returned. For twenty years his wife Penelope and the women of Ithaca have guarded the isle against suitors and rival kings.But peace cannot be kept forever, and the balance of power is about to break . . .A beggar has arrived at the Palace.Salt-crusted and ocean-battered, he is scorned by the suitors - but Penelope recognises in him something terrible: her husband, Odysseus, returned at last. Yet this Odysseus is no hero. By returning to the island in disguise, he is not merely plotting his revenge against the suitors - vengeance that will spark a civil war - but he's testing the loyalty of his queen.Has she been faithful to him all these years? And how much blood is Odysseus willing to shed to be sure?The song of Penelope is ending, and the song of Odysseus must ring through Ithaca's halls. But first, Penelope must use all her cunning to win a war for the fate of the island and keep her family alive, whatever the cost . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Obraz na plátně s realistický zobrazeným motivem ve vysoké kvalitě dostupný v různých rozměrech. Moderní obrazy pro moderní bydlení a moderní interiér. Motiv v digitální kvalitě vytištěn na kvalitním plátně, které je natažené na dřevěném rámu. Plátno natažené i po stranách rámu vytváří na stěně neopakovatelný 3D efekt. Ekologický výrobek bez zápachu. Obrazy na stěnu, které Vás prostě inspirují. (obraznastenu.cz)

Varianta: The Lumineers (10th Anniversary Edition) (2 LP) Interpret / Téma: The Lumineers Země interpreta: USA Typ: LP deska;Remastered;Jubilejní edice;Album Vydavatelství: Universal Music Žánr: Folk;Indie Balení obsahuje: LP Subžánr: Folk Rock;Indie Folk;Americana Barva podle výrobce: Black Barva: Černá Dekáda interpreta: 2000 - 2009;2010 - 2019;2020 - 2029 Složení setu: 2 ks Země původu: Německo Rok vydání: 2022.0 Datum vydání: 2022-12-09 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM (muziker.cz)

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTIONTheo Decker, aged thirteen, is left alone in the world after surviving a catastrophe that kills his only close relative - his mother - and tears him away from everything he knows. Tormented by grief, drifting from home to home, he grows increasingly obsessed with a small, enchanting work of art which dominates his imagination and ultimately draws him, as an adult, into a much darker life than he could ever have foreseen. 'A masterpiece' The Times'Astonishing' Guardian'Superb' Daily Mail'A gripping page turner' Independent on Sunday'A triumph' Stephen King'Dazzling' New York Times (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Discover one of the most admired artists in history: Johannes Vermeer. Complete with crisp reproductions, details, and insightful essays, this monograph spans his entire repertoire, illuminating the artist’s outstanding ability not only to bear witness to the spirit of the Dutch Golden Age, but also to encapsulate an entire story in just one transient gesture, expression, or look. Johannes Vermeer, creator of life from oil paint Despite numbering at just 35, his works have prompted a New York Times best seller; a film starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth; record visitor numbers at art institutions from Amsterdam to Washington, DC; and special crowd-control measures at the Mauritshuis, The Hague, where thousands flock to catch a glimpse of the enigmatic and enchanting Girl with a Pearl Earring, also known as the “Dutch Mona Lisa”. In his lifetime, however, the fame of Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) barely extended beyond his native Delft and a small circle of patrons. After his death, his name was largely forgotten, except by a few Dutch art collectors and dealers. Outside of Holland, his works were even misattributed to other artists. It was not until the mid-19th century that Vermeer came to the attention of the international art world, which suddenly looked upon his narrative minutiae, meticulous textural detail, and majestic planes of light, spotted a genius, and never looked back. This 40th anniversary edition showcases the complete catalog of Vermeer’s work, presenting the calm yet compelling scenes so treasured in galleries across Europe and the United States into one monograph of utmost reproduction quality. Crisp details and essays tracing Vermeer’s career illuminate his remarkable ability not only to bear witness to the trends and trimmings of the Dutch Golden Age but also to encapsulate an entire story in just one transient gesture, expression, or look. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Antoni Gaudí merged Orientalism, natural forms, and new materials into a unique Modernista aesthetic that put Barcelona on the global architecture map. With brand-new photography, plans and drawings by Gaudí himself, as well as an extensive appendix of all his works including furniture and unfinished projects, this book takes us through the Catalonian’s fantastical universe like never before. The life of Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) was full of complexity and contradictions. As a young man he joined the Catalonian nationalist movement and was critical of the church; toward the end of his life he devoted himself completely to the construction of one single spectacular church, La Sagrada Família. In his youth, he courted a glamorous social life and the demeanor of a dandy. By the time of his death in a tram accident on the streets of Barcelona, his clothes were so shabby that passersby assumed he was a beggar. Gaudí’s incomparable architecture channels much of this multifaceted intricacy. From the shimmering surface textures and skeletal forms of Casa Batlló to the Hispano-Arabic matrix of Casa Vicens, his work merged the influences of Orientalism, natural forms, new materials, and religious faith into a unique Modernista aesthetic. Today, his buildings enjoy global popularity and acclaim; his magnum opus, the Sagrada Família, is the most-visited monument in Spain and seven of his works are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Packed full of expert texts and hundreds of full-color illustrations, including new photography, this book presents Gaudí’s complete oeuvre. Like a personal tour through Barcelona, we explore his residential, religious, and public projects. We see how the “Dante of architecture” was a builder in the truest sense of the word, crafting extraordinary constructions out of minute and mesmerizing details, transforming fantastical visions into realities on the city streets. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This 25th birthday edition of The Gruffalo has a shiny gold foil cover and includes fun bonus material - a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler fans!A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood.A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo!Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon around the world. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children over the past twenty-five years, and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come.The Gruffalo 25th Anniversary Edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover as well as a letter from the author, early sketches from the illustrator, fun Gruffalo things to make and do and the lyrics to The Gruffalo Song to celebrate the anniversary year. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Derived from the XXL monograph which saw TASCHEN undertake a comprehensive photographic survey of the artist’s oeuvre, this compact edition explores Bruegel’s 40 paintings through exceptional details and reproductions. We discover how, using his own pictorial language in scenes teeming with minutiae, Bruegel captured the theater of life. The life and times of Pieter Bruegel the Elder (c. 1526/30–1569) were marked by stark cultural conflict. He witnessed religious wars, the Duke of Alba’s brutal rule as governor of the Netherlands, and the palpable effects of the Inquisition. To this day, the Flemish artist remains shrouded in mystery. We know neither where nor exactly when he was born. But while early scholarship emphasized the vernacular character of his painting and graphic work, modern research has attached greater importance to its humanistic content. Starting out as a print designer for publisher Hieronymus Cock, Bruegel produced numerous print series that were distributed throughout Europe. These depicted vices and virtues alongside jolly peasant festivals and sweeping landscape panoramas. He then increasingly turned to painting, working for the cultural elite of Antwerp and Brussels. Rather than idealizing reality, he bravely confronted the issues of his day, addressing the horrors of religious warfare and taking a critical stand against the institution of the Church. To this end, Bruegel developed his own pictorial language of dissidence, lacing innocuous everyday scenes with subliminal statements in order to escape repercussions. This book is derived from our XXL monograph, which saw TASCHEN undertake a comprehensive photographic survey of the artist’s oeuvre. The result boasts exceptional details and reproductions, unveiling Bruegel’s larger-than-life universe with unprecedented clarity. This volume, in celebration of our 40th anniversary, presents all 40 paintings, accompanied by enlarged details and accessible, immersive texts. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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

Kniha - autor John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 300 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá A pocket-sized, hardback edition of the classic fantasy novel, published to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Perfect for little Hobbits everywhere. (alza.cz)

Varianta: The Marshall Mathers LP2 (Anniversary Edition) (Limited Edition) (4 LP) Typ: LP deska;Jubilejní edice;Album;Limitovaná edice Země interpreta: USA Vydavatelství: Universal Music Rok vydání: 2024.0 Barva: Černá Datum vydání: 2024-02-09 Dekáda interpreta: 2010 - 2019;2000 - 2009;2020 - 2029;1990 - 1999;1980 - 1989 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Složení setu: 4 ks Barva podle výrobce: Black Žánr: Hip Hop;Rap Subžánr: Hip Hop;Rap Balení obsahuje: LP Interpret / Téma: Eminem Země původu: Německo (muziker.cz)

Since the ’90s, Sandro Vannini has created complete photographic reproductions that reveal murals and artifacts in unprecedented detail. Marking the centenary of Howard Carter’s first expedition and a series of international exhibitions, this comprehensive guide combines contemporary understanding of ancient Egyptian afterlife with Vannini’s super high-resolution photography to cast an enthralling light on the voyage the pharaoh was thought to make after death. Buried in the 14th century BC but unearthed by Howard Carter in 1922, the objects entombed with Tutankhamun are an invaluable window into a long-extinct belief system. Seen today, they create an intricate picture of how the ancient Egyptian people viewed the perilous journey to paradise, a utopian Egypt that could only be entered following the final judgment.When acclaimed photographer Sandro Vannini started his work in Egypt in the late ’90s, a technological revolution was about to unfold. Emerging technologies enabled him to document murals, tombs, and artifacts in unprecedented detail. Using the time-consuming and strenuous multi-shot technique, Vannini produced complete photographic reproductions that revealed colors in their original tones with vivid intensity. Through these extraordinary images, we discover the objects’ quintessential features alongside the sophisticated and cleverly hidden details.This comprehensive guide marks the centenary of Carter’s first excavations in the Valley of the Kings. These inestimable works endure through Vannini's photographs in their full, timeless splendor. From offerings and rituals to Osiris and eternal life, Vannini’s portfolio covers all facets of ancient Egyptian culture—but it is Tutankhamun’s unique legacy that dominates these images. With texts by the photographer, captions by specialist Mohamed Megahed, and chapter introductions from scholars in the field, King Tut. The Journey through the Underworld puts much-debated mysteries to rest. The learned yet accessible forewords come from distinguished Egyptologists including Salima Ikram and David P. Silverman. Insightful narratives, resplendent images, and a contemporary standpoint make this title a fitting tribute to the Boy King’s odyssey, illuminating an epoch that spanned an unimaginable 4,000 years. The photographer Sandro Vannini started his career as a photographer in 1982, and today lives and works between Italy and Egypt. Active in the latter since 1997, and with special permission to access sites forbidden to the public, he has compiled an extensive visual archive of ancient Egyptian culture. Along the way, he first pioneered techniques that enable the use of leading digital photography in the extreme temperatures in the Valley of the Kings. Vannini’s photographs are among those assisting the work of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo in the restoration of artifacts. Since 2016, he has been directing and producing television programs and documentary series in collaboration with Zahi Hawass, and is also the author of several books. TASCHEN turns 40 this year! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping bookworms around the world curate their own library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. In 2020, we celebrate 40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The 40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program—now more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same commitment to impeccable production. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hra na konzoli - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: dětská, Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Grow: Song of the Evertree Xbox Digital – Objevte živoucí jedinečný světNajděte jedinečná místa s fantastickou faunou a flórou a poznejte tento krásný svět svým vlastním tempem. Jak chcete strávit svůj čas? Prozkoumáváním jeskyní a řešením hádanek, sbíráním minerálů a květin, rybařením nebo chytáním brouků? Rozhodnutí je jen na vás! Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Grow: Song of the Evertree Xbox Digital – Pěstujte své vlastní světyNaučte se vytvářet World Seeds prostřednictvím alchymie, abyste vytvořili zcela nové světy s jedinečnými vlastnostmi. Snažte se tyto světy omlazovat a sledujte, jak se mění, a sledujte, jak se před vašima očima objevují nové vlastnosti.... (alza.cz)

Varianta: 1000 Forms Of Fear (Purple Coloured) (Anniversary Edition) (Deluxe Edition) (2 LP) Datum vydání: 2024-07-05 Typ: Album;Luxusní edice;Jubilejní edice;Barevná;LP deska Subžánr: Electronica;Pop Barva: Fialová Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Složení setu: 2 ks Rok vydání: 2024.0 Interpret / Téma: Sia Barva podle výrobce: Purple Žánr: Pop Vydavatelství: Sony Music Balení obsahuje: LP (muziker.cz)

Dekáda interpreta: 2010 - 2019;1990 - 1999;1970 - 1979;2020 - 2029;1980 - 1989;2000 - 2009 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Rok vydání: 2022.0 Barva: Černá Barva podle výrobce: Black Složení setu: 2 ks Datum vydání: 2022-11-25 Subžánr: Alternative Rock;New Wave;Post Punk;Gothic Rock Typ: Album;Jubilejní edice;Nové vydání;Remastered;LP deska Žánr: Punk;Gothic;Rock Země původu: Německo Balení obsahuje: LP Varianta: Wish (30th Anniversary Edition) (2 LP) Země interpreta: Spojené království Vydavatelství: Universal Music Interpret / Téma: The Cure (muziker.cz)

Subžánr: Post Punk;Gothic Rock;New Wave;Alternative Rock Žánr: Gothic;Rock Balení obsahuje: LP Země interpreta: Spojené království Typ: Speciální edice;LP deska;Album;Jubilejní edice Varianta: Show (30th Anniversary Edition) (2 LP) Interpret / Téma: The Cure Vydavatelství: Universal Music Barva podle výrobce: Black Dekáda interpreta: 2010 - 2019;1980 - 1989;1970 - 1979;1990 - 1999;2020 - 2029;2000 - 2009 Datum vydání: 2023-09-08 Barva: Černá Složení setu: 2 ks Rok vydání: 2023.0 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM (muziker.cz)

Žánr: Rock;Indie Subžánr: Indie Rock;Britpop;Synth-pop Balení obsahuje: LP Typ: Jubilejní edice;Album;LP deska Rok vydání: 2023.0 Dekáda interpreta: 2000 - 2009;2020 - 2029;2010 - 2019 Složení setu: 1 ks Barva podle výrobce: Black Země původu: Německo Barva: Černá Datum vydání: 2023-02-03 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Vydavatelství: Universal Music Interpret / Téma: The Courteeners Varianta: St. Jude (15th Anniversary Edition) (LP) Země interpreta: Spojené království (muziker.cz)

Kniha - 272 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Interpret / Téma: The Rolling Stones Žánr: Rock and Roll;Rock;Blues Subžánr: Rock;Rock and Roll;Blues;Electric Blues;Chicago Blues Typ: LP deska;Stereo;Jubilejní edice;Album;Nové vydání;Remastered Země interpreta: Spojené království Dekáda interpreta: 2020 - 2029;1970 - 1979;1960 - 1969;2000 - 2009;1980 - 1989;1990 - 1999;2010 - 2019 Datum vydání: 2019-11-22 Rok vydání: 2019.0 Složení setu: 1 ks Hmotnost: 180 g Barva podle výrobce: Black Vydavatelství: ABKCO Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Varianta: Let It Bleed (50th Anniversary Limited Deluxe Edition) Země původu: Evropská unie Balení obsahuje: LP Barva: Černá (muziker.cz)

Fantasy art, that colorful blend of myth, muscle and sexy maidens, took off in 1923 with the launch of Weird Tales magazine, was reinvigorated in the 1960s with The Lord of the Rings, Conan the Barbarian paperbacks with Frank Frazetta covers, and the late '60s emergence of fantasy psychedelia. It went big in the '70s with the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, the brilliant French magazine Metal Hurlant, and the first Star Wars film. The number of active artists peaked in that decade, but a new generation of fans discovered the genre through fantasy trading card games in the '90s, leading to a massive interest in the art form today.Frank Frazetta's oil paintings-when they infrequently come to market-have sold for more than $ 5 million in recent years. Fans line up at Comic-Cons to meet Boris Vallejo, Rodney Matthews, Greg Hildebrandt, Michael Whelan, and Philippe Druillet, and memorialize dead icons HR Giger, Jeffrey Catherine Jones, and Frazetta. Imagine how eagerly they'll welcome TASCHEN's History of Fantasy Art, including all the artists listed above and more.This book features original paintings, contextualized by preparatory sketches, sculptures, calendars, magazines, and paperback books, for an immersive dive into this dynamic, fanciful genre.Insightful bios go beyond Wikipedia to give a more accurate and eye-opening look into the life of each artist. This collection will reign as the most exquisite and informative guide to this popular subject for years to come. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hra na konzoli - PS4 / PS4 Pro, PS5 (s mechanikou), krabicová verze, žánr: akční, pro online hraní vyžaduje předplatné PlayStation Plus, - jedna z technologicky nejvyspělejších a zároveň nejbrutálnějších her na PS3 přichází v technicky excelentním remasteru na PS4 - 1080p 60FPS! Prožijte dobrodružství největší nemesis řeckých Bohů, sparťanského bojovníka Kratose. Jedna z technologicky nejvyspělejších her na platformě PlayStation 3 přichází ve vylepšené verzi pro konzoli nové generace. Spartský bojovník Kratos, který se vzepřel samotným bohům, dostane nádherný nový háv, jelikož ve firmě Sony Computer Entertainment Santa Monica právě oslavují deset let od doby, kdy se tento nezmar poprvé objevil na televizních obrazovkách. Tato fotografie je vypnuta z colorboxu a nebude se v něm tedy zobrazovat. Jedna z technologicky... (alza.cz)

All aboard the Polar Express to the North Pole! Follow one boy's journey to receive a very special gift from Santa himself: a bell that only true believers in Father Christmas can hear ring. Discover the beloved Christmas classic that inspired the blockbuster family favourite movie starring Tom Hanks. (knihydobrovsky.cz)