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The Secret Lives of Numbers - Kate Kitagawa
<p>A revisionist, completely accessible and radically inclusive history of maths'Lively, satisfying, good at explaining difficult concepts' The Sunday TimesMathematics shapes almost everything we do. But despite its reputation as the study of fundamental truths, the stories we have been told about it are wrong. In The Secret Lives of Numbers, historian Kate Kitagawa...
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Fire and Blood
Set centuries before the events in A Song of Ice and Fire, FIRE AND BLOOD is the definitive history of the Targaryens in Westeros as told by Archmaester Gyldayn, chronicling the conquest that united the Seven Kingdoms under Targaryen rule through to the Dance of the Dragons: the Targaryen civil war that nearly ended their dynasty forever. The thrilling history of the Targ...
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Quidditch Through the Ages - Joanne K. Rowlingová
Anotace: A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules - and the breaking of the rules - of the noble sport of Quidditch. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Quidditch writer Ken...
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Harry Potter Hufflepuff House Editions Paperback Box Set - Rowlingová Joanne Kathleen
Anotace: Celebrate all things Hufflepuff with this glorious paperback collection of the iconic House Editions. The beautifully crafted slipcase emblazoned with the house emblem the Hufflepuff badger contains all seven novels from J.K. Rowling`s classic series in a spectacular alternating colour scheme, with cover artwork and illustrations by celebrated Kate Greenaway Med...
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Korean Ancient Origins: Stories of People & Civilization - Xu Stella
Anotace: Korea`s myths and folklore are rooted in the ancient history of a land inhabited since Neolithic times. The earliest years are subject to myth with some references to the Gojoseon Kingdom being found in the northern region of Korea and Southern province of China in the 2300s BCE. Records become more reliable from the middle of the first millennium BCE before a 7...
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The Song of Middle-earth: J. R. R. Tolkien´s Themes, Symbols and Myths - Harvey David
Anotace: Available for the first time in paperback, this is the pre-eminent critical study, and exploration, of how myth and legend played such a significant role in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. The Song of Middle-earth takes a fresh look at The Lord of the Rings, digging deep into the foundations of Tolkien`s world to reveal the complex tapestry of history and ...
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The Song of Middle-earth: J. R. R. Tolkien´s Themes, Symbols and Myths, 1. vydání - David Harvey
<p>Available for the first time in paperback, this is the pre-eminent critical study, and exploration, of how myth and legend played such a significant role in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. The Song of Middle-earth takes a fresh look at The Lord of the Rings, digging deep into the foundations of Tolkien's world to reveal the complex tapestry of history and ...
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Harry Potter Hufflepuff House Editions Paperback Box Set - Joanne Kathleen Rowling
<p>Celebrate all things Hufflepuff with this glorious paperback collection of the iconic House Editions. The beautifully crafted slipcase emblazoned with the house emblem the Hufflepuff badger contains all seven novels from J.K. Rowling's classic series in a spectacular alternating colour scheme, with cover artwork and illustrations by celebrated Kate Greenaway Meda...
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The Song of Middle-earth: J. R. R. Tolkien´s Themes, Symbols and Myths, 1. vydání - David Harvey
<p>Available for the first time in paperback, this is the pre-eminent critical study, and exploration, of how myth and legend played such a significant role in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. The Song of Middle-earth takes a fresh look at The Lord of the Rings, digging deep into the foundations of Tolkien's world to reveal the complex tapestry of history and ...
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Korean Ancient Origins: Stories of People & Civilization - Stella Xu
<p>Korea's myths and folklore are rooted in the ancient history of a land inhabited since Neolithic times. The earliest years are subject to myth with some references to the Gojoseon Kingdom being found in the northern region of Korea and Southern province of China in the 2300s BCE. Records become more reliable from the middle of the first millennium BCE before a 70...
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Quidditch Through the Ages, 1. vydání - Joanne Kathleen Rowling
<p>A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules – and the breaking of the rules – of the noble sport of Quidditch. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Quidditch writer Kenn...
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Ancient Worlds: Travel Back in Time and Discover the First Great Civilizations - Dorling Kindersley
Anotace: Step back in time and witness how the greatest ancient cultures lived and thrived in this tour through history`s civilisations.Ancient Worlds is a tour through history`s most influential civilisations between 3000 BCE and 750 CE, capturing moments that reveal the culture and technology that made them great.Children aged 7-11 will discover how deep knowledge of t...
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Ancient Worlds: Travel Back in Time and Discover the First Great Civilizations - Dorling Kindersley
<p>Step back in time and witness how the greatest ancient cultures lived and thrived in this tour through history's civilisations.Ancient Worlds is a tour through history's most influential civilisations between 3000 BCE and 750 CE, capturing moments that reveal the culture and technology that made them great.Children aged 7-11 will discover how deep knowledge of th...
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How to Think Like a Philosopher: Scholars, Dreamers and Sages Who Can Teach Us How to Live, 1. vydání - Peter Cave
<p>An entertaining guide to history's most fascinating philosophers - from Sappho to Kant, and Aristotle to Simone de Beauvoir - which seeks to help us answer life's big questions. In showing how the great philosophers of human history lived and thought - and what they thought about - Peter Cave provides an accessible and enjoyable introduction to thinking philosop...
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Human Animal in Western Art and Science
From the lazy, fiddling grasshopper to the sneaky Big Bad Wolf, children's stories and fables enchant us with their portrayals of animals who act like people. But the comparisons run both ways, as metaphors, stories, and images - as well as scientific theories - throughout history remind us that humans often act like animals, and that the line separating them is not as cl...
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Space: The Human Story - Tim Peake
<p>As seen in the major TV series Secrets of Our Universe with Tim Peake.Only 628 people in human history have left Earth. This is their story.Astronaut Tim Peake traces the lives of the remarkable men and women who have forged the way for humanity beyond Earth, from Yuri Gagarin to Neil Armstrong, from Valentina Tereshkova to Peggy Whitson.Full of fascinating insig...
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Steelrising - Bastille Edition
Preorder now to receive the Marie-Antoinette outfit for Aegis and gain access to a closed beta from 25 August. Get the complete experience with the Deluxe Edition, which includes: Steelrising - the full game The DLC Cagliostro's Secrets, which is planned for November and reveals the dark secrets behind the king's mechanical army. It also includes lots of new bonus content...
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Fire and Blood: The inspiration for HBO´s House of the Dragon (A Song of Ice and Fire) - George Raymond Richard Martin
<p>THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV'S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon flame and saw the Seven Kingdoms turned to ash. The thrilling history of the Targaryens comes to life in this masterly work by the author of A...
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Fire and Blood: The inspiration for HBO´s House of the Dragon (A Song of Ice and Fire) - George Raymond Richard Martin
<p>THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV'S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon flame and saw the Seven Kingdoms turned to ash. The thrilling history of the Targaryens comes to life in this masterly work by the author of A...
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Abroad in Japan: The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller - Broad Chris
Anotace: THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER`Chris Broad explores Japan in all its quirky glory..Endlessly fascinating!`Will Ferguson, author of Hokkaido Highway Blues`Carves a unique path across Japan bringing him into contact with far too many cats, heartening renewal in Tohoku, and even pizza with Ken Watanabe.`Iain Maloney, author of The Only Gaijin in the Village`Fascinating,...
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A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians - Parry H. G.
Anotace: `A rich, sprawling epic full of history and magic.` Alix E. Harrow, Hugo award-winning authorA sweeping tale of revolution and wonder in a world not quite like our own, A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians is a genre-defying story of magic, war, and the struggle for freedom.It is the Age of Enlightenment -- of new and magical political movements, from the ne...
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North Cyprus - turistický průvodce
Bradt’s North Cyprus remains the most authoritative guide available to the fascinating and beautiful northern region of the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Thoroughly updated by expert authors and now into its ninth edition, it offers everything you need for a successful trip, from pre-departure and background information including when to visit, red tape, safety,...
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A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians - H. G. Parry
<p>'A rich, sprawling epic full of history and magic.' Alix E. Harrow, Hugo award-winning author A sweeping tale of revolution and wonder in a world not quite like our own, A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians is a genre-defying story of magic, war, and the struggle for freedom. It is the Age of Enlightenment -- of new and magical political movements, from the...
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The Secret Lives of Colour - Clair Kassia
Anotace: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER`A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.` Simon GarfieldThe Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades...
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The Secret Lives of Colour - Kassia Clair
<p>THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.' Simon GarfieldThe Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades,...
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Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space - Adam Higginbotham
<p>From the New York Times-bestselling author of Midnight in Chernobyl comes the definitive, dramatic, minute-by-minute story of the Challenger space shuttle disaster based on fascinating in-depth reporting and new archival research - riveting history that reads like a thriller'Gripping' ED CAESAR * 'Masterly' GEOFF DYER * 'Incredible' TIM HARFORDOn the morning of 2...
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Aztec Myths & Tales: Epic Tales - Aveni Anthony
Anotace: This fascinating collection explores the history, culture, gods, calendar, myths and tales of the Aztec people, the Incas, the Mayans and other Mesoamerican and Central American peoples, from migration legends to the origin myth of the Five Suns. Though the Olmecs (1250-200 BCE) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325-1521) were Mesoamerica`s las...
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Amuse Bouche: How to Eat Your Way Around France
Anotace: `A perfect balance of history, food, anecdotes and recommendations ... Carolyn`s enthusiasm for French gastronomy is legendary` Michel Roux Jr`Wondrous, witty, delicious and fun. Every page made me hungry` Raymond BlancWhat makes a real salade nicoise?What type of cheese is officially France`s stinkiest?Why does the sandy carrot have such a superior flavour?And ...
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Story of B
"The Story of B combines Daniel Quinn's provocative and visionary ideas with a masterfully plotted story of adventure and suspense in this stunning, resonant novel that is sure to stay with readers long after they have finished the last page. Father Jared Osborne--bound by a centuries-old mandate held by his order to know before all others that the Antichrist is among us-...
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Paris: A Literary Anthology - Zachary Seager
<p>Take a literary stroll through the streets of Paris, visit its world-famous monuments, delve into its history and wander amongst its poets and artists.Countless author and poets have found home on the streets of Paris. In Paris: A Literary Anthology, author and academic Zachary Seager compiles beautiful, fascinating work inspired by the City of Light.Gustave Flau...
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Aztec Myths & Tales: Epic Tales - Anthony Francis Aveni
<p>This fascinating collection explores the history, culture, gods, calendar, myths and tales of the Aztec people, the Incas, the Mayans and other Mesoamerican and Central American peoples, from migration legends to the origin myth of the Five Suns. Though the Olmecs (1250-200 BCE) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325-1521) were Mesoamerica's last...
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The Twelve Caesars - Graves Robert
Anotace: An essential primary source on Roman history, Suetonius` The Twelve Caesars is a fascinating achievement of scholarship covering a critical period in the Empire. This Penguin Classics edition is translated from the Latin by Robert Graves, author of I, Claudius, revised with an introduction and notes by James B. Rives.As private secretary to the Emperor Hadrian, ...
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The Twelve Caesars - Robert Graves
<p>An essential primary source on Roman history, Suetonius' The Twelve Caesars is a fascinating achievement of scholarship covering a critical period in the Empire. This Penguin Classics edition is translated from the Latin by Robert Graves, author of I, Claudius, revised with an introduction and notes by James B. Rives. As private secretary to the Emperor Hadrian,...
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Steelrising - Bastille Edition (PC)
Preorder now to receive the Marie-Antoinette outfit for Aegis and gain access to a closed beta from 25 August.Get the complete experience with the Deluxe Edition, which includes:Steelrising - the full gameThe DLC Cagliostro's Secrets, which is planned for November and reveals the dark secrets behind the king's mechanical army. It also includes lots of new bonus ...
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Aztec Myths - Jackson J. K.
Anotace: Though the Olmecs (1250-200 bc) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325-1521) -Mesoamerica`s last imperial civilization and the most significant of the militaristic post-Classic period - are probably who first come to mind when we think of great empires of that region. Like other Mesoamerican cultures, Aztec gods and myths reflected a natural phi...
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Aztec Myths - J. K. Jackson
<p>Though the Olmecs (1250-200 bc) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325-1521) -Mesoamerica's last imperial civilization and the most significant of the militaristic post-Classic period - are probably who first come to mind when we think of great empires of that region. Like other Mesoamerican cultures, Aztec gods and myths reflected a natural phil...
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Resistance
A sweeping, original history of occupation and resistance in war-torn Europe, from the acclaimed author of The Eagle Unbowed Across the whole of Nazi-ruled Europe the experience of occupation was sharply varied. Some countries - such as Denmark - were allowed to run themselves within tight limits. Others - such as France - were constrained not only by military occupation...
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Self Made
The book behind the new Netflix series, starring Octavia Spencer 'One of the most fabulous African-American figures of the twentieth century' Ishmael Reed Madam Walker was the first free-born child in her family, growing up in abject poverty in post-Civil War America. From humble beginnings, she overcame societal prejudice, family betrayals and epic business rivalries t...
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A-Z of Record Shop Bags: 1940s to 1990s - Damon Murray
<p>Jonny Trunk and FUEL present A-Z of Record Shop Bags – a publication celebrating the humble record store bag. This exhaustive collection of the record shop bag provides a unique perspective of record shopping in the UK over the last century, bringing together over 500 incredible bags (some possibly the only surviving examples) to document the fascinating story of...
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On Her Own Ground:The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker - A'Lelia Perry Bundles
<p>The book behind the new Netflix series, starring Octavia Spencer 'One of the most fabulous African-American figures of the twentieth century' Ishmael Reed Madam Walker was the first free-born child in her family, growing up in abject poverty in post-Civil War America. From humble beginnings, she overcame societal prejudice, family betrayals and epic business ri...
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F1 GREATS - Schlegelmilch Rainer W.
Anotace: Konečně tady je kniha, která zachycuje všechny mistrovské sezóny Formule 1 od počátku až do roku 2022, včetně každého mistrovského jezdce! Tuto neuvěřitelnou knihu nelze vynechat z knihovny žádného skutečného fanouška Formule 1.Každá sezóna a mistrovský jezdec jsou prezentováni v jedinečném stylu. Autorem fotografií je jeden z nejznámějších fotografů Formule 1, ...
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The Art Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained - Dorling Kindersley
Anotace: Learn about key movements like impressionism, cubism and symbolism in The Art Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Art in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! T...
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The Art Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained - Dorling Kindersley
<p>Learn about key movements like impressionism, cubism and symbolism in The Art Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Art in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! Th...
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Wonders of the World - Eyewitness DK
<p>Discover the astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet in these Wonders of the World.Become an eyewitness to the fascinating architectural feats and natural treasures of the world in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of more than 50 wonders of the world. Children will be mesmerise...
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Škoda - Driven by Design
<p align="left">“Everything needs a soul - at least everything that’s supposed to have meaning.” This is one of the guiding principles for the ŠKODA Design team and the jumping-off point for Driven by Design, which takes the reader on an exciting and emotional journey into the DNA of the Czech auto manufacturer. Since its founding over 120 years ago, the c...
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The Architecture Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained - kolektiv autorů
<p>Learn about key concepts behind the world's most incredible buildings in The Architecture Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Architecture in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh thei...
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Seychelles - turistický průvodce Bradt
This new sixth edition of Bradt’s Seychelles has been fully updated and remains the most comprehensive English-language guide to the country, with information on the biodiversity of the islands and updates on the conservation efforts (over 40% of the Seychelles’ land is under environmental protection), presented in an easy-to-read format. New for this edition are expanded...
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Tomorrow's People: The Future of Humanity in Ten Numbers - Paul Morland
<p>The great forces of population change – the balance of births, deaths and migrations – have made the world what it is today. They have determined which countries are superpowers and which languish in relative obscurity, which economies top the international league tables and which are at best also-rans.The same forces that have shaped our past and present are sha...
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Dumb Money: The Major Motion Picture, based on the bestselling novel previously published as The Antisocial Network - Mezrich Ben
Anotace: *Now a major movie starring Seth Rogen, Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Shailene Woodley, Sebastian Stan and Nick Offerman* The GameStop Short Squeeze and the Ragtag Group of Amateur Traders that Brought Wall Street to its Knees. Bestselling author Ben Mezrich offers a gripping, beat-by-beat account of how a loosely affiliate group of private investo...
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Bohemia docta - Martin Franc,Antonín Kostlán,Alena Míšková
Anotace: The book maps the development of Czech non-university science from the beginnings in the humanist learned societies to the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences transformation into a new institution of the Czech Academy of Sciences. A team of experienced authors bring in attractively written chapters with the history of important scientific institutions such as the R...
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British Museum: The Curse of the Tomb Robbers (An Ancient Egyptian Puzzle Mystery) - Seed Andy
Anotace: Learn how to read hieroglyphs in this compelling puzzle adventure story, publishing 200 years after the Rosetta Stone was deciphered! Written by award-winning author Andy Seed, in consultation with experts at the British Museum, and sumptuously illustrated in colour by highly acclaimed artist James Weston Lewis.When ancient Egyptian friends, Nub and Iteti, overh...
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A Game of Thrones: the Story Continues (The Complete Box Set of All 6 Books) - George R.R. Martin
Anotace: George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire is the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age, and is now available in a collectible box set. Now a major Sky Atlantic TV series from HBO, featuring a stellar cast. George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series has set the benchmark for contemporary epic fantasy. Labelled by Time magazine as one of the top 100 mo...
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Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia. Volume III - Danzig Baldaev
Anotace: A unique social document recording a now disappearing sub-culture. The criminals inhabit as desperate a nether world as you are likely to come across. A hipnotic aspect of art and words. ' - Index This second volume of the Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia is an essential companion to the critically acclaimed first volume. It features previously unpubl...
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Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia. Volume II
Anotace: 'A unique social document recording a now disappearing sub-culture. The criminals inhabit as desperate a nether world as you are likely to come across. A hipnotic aspect of art and words. ' - Index This second volume of the Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia is an essential companion to the critically acclaimed first volume. It features previously ...
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The Chinese Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Legends - Tao Liu Tao
Anotace: The essential guide to the complex, fascinating world of Chinese myths: retelling the stories and exploring their significance in Chinese culture. This is a concise and entertaining guide to the complex tradition of Chinese mythology. While many around the world are familiar with some aspects of Chinese myth - through Chinese New Year festivities or the class...
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DUBLINERS - James Joyce
Anotace: Joyce´s first major work, written when he was only twenty-five, brought his city to the world for the first time. In this Reader you will find: Information about James Joyce´s life | Sections focusing on background and context | CLIL History | Glossary of difficult words | Comprehension activities | FCE-style activities | Exit Test Tags Irish Literature An ambit...
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Six Minutes in May: How Churchill Unexpectedly Became Prime Minister - Shakespeare Nicholas
Anotace: *** Selected as a 2017 Book of the Year in the Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Observer and The Economist *** `A gripping story of Churchill`s unlikely rise to power` Observer London, May 1940. Britain is under threat of invasion and Neville Chamberlain`s government is about to fall. It is hard for us to imagine the Second World War without Winston Churchill taking t...
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Krkonoše - Guide to the Krkonoše Mts. - Jiří Dvořák, František Jirásko, Jan Štursa
Anotace: "Plánujete objevovat krásy Krkonoš? S tímto průvodcem v anglickém jazyce budete mít ucelený průvodce přírodou, historií a turistickými trasami této nádherné horské oblasti. Od malebných horských vrcholků po fascinující historické p...
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The Universe In A Nutshell - Stephen W. Hawking
Anotace: Stephen Hawking`s A Brief History of Time was a publishing phenomenon. Translated into thirty languages, it has sold over nine million copies worldwide. It continues to captivate and inspire new readers every year. When it was first published in 1988 the ideas discussed in it were at the cutting edge of what was then known about the universe. In the intervening ...
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The Lost City of Z: A Legendary British Explorer´s Deadly Quest to Uncover the Secrets of the Amazon - David Grann
<p>**NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING ROBERT PATTINSON, CHARLIE HUNNAM AND SIENNA MILLER**'A riveting, exciting and thoroughly compelling tale of adventure'JOHN GRISHAMThe story of Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett, the inspiration behind Conan Doyle's The Lost World Fawcett was among the last of a legendary breed of British explorers. For years he explored the Amazon and cam...
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