Najnovšie - Default Category strana 294 z 500
Knihy 
Hudba a filmy 
Extra 
Hry a hračky
zobraziť:
4 Janes
Through time, space, and the transcendence of maternal love, Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre is reimagined in the parallel lives of one soul searching for meaning, connection, and a place to belong. Jane Eyre is a missionary’s wife. A bookseller in Vietnam. A time traveler. A hero in a modern gothic tale. What if Jane’s story didn’t end with her marriage to Edward Rochester? What if she never married him at al? n one lifetime, Jane travels to India and Burma as Mrs. St. John Rivers. In another, she’s Trang, a young woman selling books in Vietnam, vying for the love of the local priest. Yet another picks up where Brontë left her, now grieving the loss of her child and crossing time and space to find him. And finally, a young Vietnamese-American man searching for himself in Boston, a tutor whose relationship with a veteran feels strangely, achingly familiar…Each thread tells Jane’s story in sweeping, heartbreaking shades of loss, vulnerability, yearning, and the fierce love of mother and child that withstands time and space. While she may long for something more out of a life she didn’t get to choose, she can still decide what to make of it.
The Real Wallis Simpson
A thorough and illuminating biography of the infamous Wallis Simpson, who was one American half of the biggest scandals to hit royalty and the greatest love affair known for centuries. This book will be a holistic portrayal of the real Wallis Simpson, the woman behind the myth. Richly elaborative, the book is infused with anecdotes and stylish photographs of a bygone era. A ‘real,’ honest view of the woman, straight to the point and reflecting aspects of her complex and mysterious character, drawing on research from members of the fashionable London circle, as well as the Baltimore society where she was born and raised. The book will approach from a peripatetic view - from her inner circle of society’s hottest crowds in London with the question of ‘Was she? Was she not?' embroiled in sinister pro-Nazi plots, to the shores of former ‘Peking’, trotting through the streets on a rickshaw. Delve into a dramatic and fascinating piece of history that took place in an upheaval of societal and economic unrest. Discover a woman who was practical and resourceful, yet went to more parties than she cares to remember. The enigmatic and multi-faceted persona that led many to believe that there was more than meets the eye.
B-29 Superfortress
The B-29 Superfortress was a vital and iconic strategic bomber of the Second World War. It was designed with a range and warlord capability that made it viable for operation in the vast regions of Asia Pacific. This bomber played a key part in the defeat and unconditional surrender of Japan, principally using fire-bombing techniques. The complex role and effectiveness of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are reviewed critically. The work has 21st century connection in the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. The United States Navy, US ground forces and the B-29 wings were brought together to fight, in the author's words, 'he most massive air war the world had ever seen'. Technical aspects including bomb-load and range - vital for the vast Asia Pacific, are set out for all readers, service, academic and lay. The narrative takes readers through the history of the major air wars commencing with Europe, where the US Army Air Corps was allied with Britain's RAF. After victory in Europe in 1944 the combined war effort shifted to the war with Japan on land, sea, and in the air. The great sea battles follow with the Coral Sea, Midway and combined operations in the Guadalcanal Campiagn of 1942 seen as a turning-point. The Philippine Sea carrier battle brought about the end of the Japanese navy's carrier strength and the following battle of Leyte was seen as a ‘grudge-match' for Pearl Harbor'. The invasion of the Marianas secured air bases that at last brought B-29 operations within striking range of Japan. Preparation of crews for combat takes readers into sharing combat experience with crews and personal flying experience is graphic - problems affecting sighting targets, bomb-aiming, escape from attack, danger and fear of loss. In this campaign the B-29 played the most important combat role of its career. It was an aircraft unique in the history of aviation.
The Baby Farm Murderer
A forensic study of the trial of Amelia Dyer, one of Britain’s most prolific serial killers, thought to have murdered up to 400 babies. This book explores how life in Victorian England created the ideal conditions for Amelia to establish herself as a baby farmer, taking infants from desperate women in exchange for payment.It examines what motivated her to kill and go on killing: her need for money versus her role as custodian in a cult that worshipped Lucifer and delves into her personal life, taking evidence from hundreds of contemporary trial and government records, memoirs and newspaper articles, and investigating what it was about society and policing in the late nineteenth-century that allowed her to get away with it for so long.The nineteenth century was a horrible time to be a woman in England. The lack of legal and effective birth control affected even the highest in the land. Queen Victoria, after having given birth to nine children, was advised by physicians for the sake of her health to have no more. Her diaries complain of ‘no more fun in bed’ as the only legal and safe way to avoid pregnancy was abstinence from sexual intercourse.It was against this backdrop that Amelia Dyer carried out her monstrous campaign. In 1856, she began advertising in local papers under assumed names and reassuring backgrounds, offering to adopt newborn babies in exchange for fees that varied according to the means of the mother. Her 40-year-long killing spree only ended with a local police force sting operation.
Poison City 1
Do olympiády v Tokiu zbývá zhruba půl roku a celá země se na událost nadšeně připravuje. Součástí příprav je však i vlna přehnaného puritánství, projevující se mimo jiné cenzurou tiskovin, která má Japonsku zajistit co nejlepší obraz v očích světové veřejnosti. V této dusivé atmosféře se mladý autor Mikio Hibino těší na vydání své hororové mangy Dark Walker. Ta však brzy upoutá nevítanou pozornost posudkové komise a vzápětí se roztočí kolotoč událostí, nad kterými zůstává rozum stát... Tecuja Cucui přináší na základě vlastních profesních zkušeností fascinující pohled na svobodu projevu a zákulisí tvorby mangy.
Jove
Retired secret service agent Ron Eldon hunts his daughter's killer,?taking on the role of detective in a case that everyone says is suicide.?Aided b? i? x-colleague Yolanda Reddy,?the? re confronted by official obstructions, plagued by red herrings, confounded by false information, and tricked by a Russian spy who has history with Eldo? ro? he Cold War. Leavin? ehind hi? ?trai? f bodies and a minefield of revelations, Eldon is beate? n? apture? efor? scapin? o continue his crusade across London, Bristol, Cornwall, and Yorkshire. Ending with a shocking twist that reframes the story in a new and defining light,?this spy thrille? elves into Britai? colonial past, present-day slavery, and Russi? ?dirty tricks, uncovering truths that dare not speak their names.
Bad Government
Trust in government has hit rock bottom. From Partygateand the chaos of Covid to the Peter Mandelson affair and open fights betweenministers and civil servants, the hidden wiring has been sparking for all tosee. When tragedies like Grenfell or the Post Office scandal occur, governmentsare glacially slow and accountability goes missing. As successive Prime Ministers catastrophicallyfall, many say Britain is broken. Part memoir, part manifesto, Bad Government takesus behind the famous black door of government to reveal why the ship of stateis so hard to steer. As the first female private secretary in No.10, theauthor was the only other woman in the room when Margaret Thatcher resigned. Having shaped reforms under both Thatcher and Blair before working to tacklegender inequalities and deepen government's connection with civil society, shenow offers an unprecedented insider's view of how the system evolved, why it isbreaking and how it can be fixed. Exploring why successive Prime Ministers have failed intheir promises to reset government and rebuild trust, this arresting book drawson compelling personal insights, weaving together forty years of history withthe crises of today. This is a vital look at the urgent need for a differentmodel of government before the electorate loses faith entirely.
The British Rail High Speed Train
After fifty years of service the lives of the HST 125s are now drawing to a close. Some remain to remind us of the extraordinary impact these trains had on British Rail’s operations over so many decades, but their number is dwindling fast. A long goodbye, but a goodbye nonetheless. With their days numbered, now would seem to be the time to consider the achievement of the design engineers who created them and the service they rendered across Britain’s rail network, aided by so many others. It is a story that might never have been told if BR’s plans for its Advanced Passenger Train had reached fruition more quickly. But delay upon delay meant that there was pressing need for a fast modern passenger less technically advanced substitute to fill the gap. The 125s were the result and very quickly they showed what they could do, and would continue to do wherever BR, or the privatised companies that followed in the 1990s, operated them. This book pays homage to these exceptional trains and all those who were involved in their design, construction and day to day operation.
The Cold Room
When Nashville detective Taylor Jackson discovers a murder victim posed like a famous painting, she’s drawn into an international manhunt in this bone-chilling thriller by New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison. After being demoted, Detective Taylor Jackson is fighting to redeem herself at Nashville Metro Homicide when she is called to the scene of a nightmarish new case. A young woman is found starved to death, her emaciated body posed to echo a famous painting. When the autopsy reveals that the victim was violated postmortem, Taylor’s fiancé, FBI profiler Dr. John Baldwin, recognizes similarities to Il Macellaio (“The Butcher”), a serial killer who has been operating in Italy for years. To further complicate the case, a Scotland Yard detective confirms similar homicides in the UK. But how could the Butcher be operating on two continent? s the investigation spans from Tennessee to the hills of Tuscany, Taylor and Baldwin must race to find the link before the body count rises—and before whomever is watching Taylor from the shadows makes their move. Revised edition: This edition of The Cold Room includes editorial revisions.
Kavics a cipőben
Néha nem hegyeket kell megmozgatnunk - csupán egy kavicsot kivenni a cipőnkből.
A legtöbben úgy hisszük, hogy életünk nagy fordulataihoz látványos lépésekre, drámai változásokra van szükség. Pedig gyakran éppen az apró, alig észrevehető dolgokon múlik, hogy megakadunk-e vagy továbbhaladunk.
Ezekben az írásokban az ismert klinikai és pasztorálpszichológus, Tapolyai Emőke nem csodaszereket vagy forradalmi technikákat kínál, hanem finom, mégis mélyreható felismeréseket. Olyan jellemvonásokra és viselkedésformákra irányítja rá a figyelmet, melyek látszólag jelentéktelenek, akár egy bosszantó, megállásra késztető kavics a cipőnkben. Ám ha hajlandóak vagyunk észrevenni és "kivenni" ezeket, csodálatos változások tanúi lehetünk mind a személyes életünkben, mind a kapcsolatrendszereinkben.
A könyvben szereplő írások korábban a Family magazinban jelentek meg.
Séta az állatkertben
A Séta az állatkertben a népszerű Séta sorozat új kötete, amely ezúttal az állatkertek különleges világába kalauzolja a gyerekeket. A közérthető magyarázatok és látványos illusztrációk segítségével megismerhetjük a kontinensek jellegzetes állatait, a gondozók munkáját és az állatvédelem fontosságát.
Keys to My House
At dawn on October 13, 2023, a week after the Hamas attack on Israel and the start of the war in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian journalist Sami al-Ajrami locks the door of his home in Jabalia, where he has lived all his life. According to the instructions of the Israeli army, he and his family are evacuating to the south. For the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, Al-Ajrami begins a diary in which he reports on the escalating conflict and the journey to southern Gaza. He writes about the constant search for a safe shelter, for food and warmth, but also about the sadness of leaving everything behind and the constant fear of the bombings. These daily reports form the basis for this book. He writes without embellishment, only what he sees and hears. Al-Ajrami describes the days, the waiting, the bombs, the hunger and thirst, the deaths. He describes the little things people do to keep each other going: the jokes they make, the stories they tell each other. What he does to distract children during bombings: he solves a Rubik''s cube, while the children look on as if hypnotised. The Keys to My House is a chronicle of an immense tragedy, of daily life in the bomb-ravaged Gaza Strip, but also an intimate portrait of a family experiencing the drama of war firsthand. This is the human story behind the cold numbers from Gaza. The story of a father who cannot protect his daughters, of a son who cannot bury his father properly and has to leave his mother behind. But this is also monumental journalism: factual, informative, and detailed. As if it wants to say: ''This is how it is, this has happened, this is happening now. It''s on paper, you just have to read it.''
Katica Pacija - képes gyermekmesék
Szeretettel ajánlom ezt a könyvet mindenkinek, különösen azoknak, akik most vesznek kézbe először könyvet a szerzőtől. (Aki az elsőt olvasta, úgysem hagyja ki a másodikat).
Pálmai Tamás újabb mesekönyvét tarthatjuk kezünkben, gyönyörű kivitelben. A szerzőt igen sokoldalú emberként ismerem több évtizede. Ismerem úgy, mint kiváló orvost, hívő katolikust, jó tollú írót, közéleti szereplőt, mint nagypapát és sorolhatnám, azonban röviden összefoglalva - Tamási Áron
után szabadon - "otthon van a világon". Olvasni kezdtem újabb meséjét: lüktetnek, zsonganak, zenélnek a sorok.
Nem lehet abbahagyni! Édes kis történet, a szereplők valóságosak. Hányszor kérik a nagyszülőtől az unokák: "most igaz mesét mondj!" Igen, ez valóságos, olyan jól esik hangosan
olvasni.
A mesebeli "Katica" csodákat művel: visszavezeti a gyermekek vagy az éppen mesét felolvasó felnőttek szívét a teremtett világ csodáiba. Mennyi csodája van Istennek, amit még nem láttunk meg, vagy nem tartottuk értéknek!
Valóságos történet, mely összefoglalja az élet értékes alapfeltételeit: beszélgetés a családban, tervezés a sodródás helyett, a munka fontossága. "Katica" - kedves "Katica" - ne fáradj el, vezess újabbnál újabb kalandokra bennünket! Vagyis inspiráld az írót, menjen veled! Segítsetek a gyerekeknek megkülönböztetni a valódit a hamistól.
Azzal a reménységgel vagyok, hogy az olvasók közül sokan a "kütyüket" félretéve, elindulnak a gyönyörű tavaszban megkeresni Bénit, mert Béni valóságos.
H. Kovács Eszter
Az író önvallomása: Erdély szülöttje, de békési háziorvos vagyok 35 éve, és amióta az eszem tudom az olvasás és írás megszállottja. Volt, amikor író akartam lenni, de hálás vagyok szüleim szelíd erőszakáért, akik megértették velem, hogy rengeteg orvos ír. Tegyem én is mindkettőt. Nem bántam meg, hiszen gyógyítani és írni egyaránt szeretek. De legjobban az embereket szeretem.
Authentic Vintage
A lively journey through 20th-century fashion, offering readers practical tips for blending vintage pieces with modern style while dispelling common myths about vintage fashion.Step into the world of vintage fashion with Authentic Vintage, an engaging exploration of 20th-century style that highlights both haute couture and everyday fashion. This book takes you through the decades, uncovering how trends shaped the lives of ordinary people. Featuring archival documents, insights from the author’s popular social media channels, and stunning illustrations, it demystifies vintage fashion, showcasing both its glamorous and mundane aspects. The author (@marjorielenoan), a young fashion enthusiast, offers fresh perspectives, dispelling myths and providing a clear view of the past. Each chapter includes tips on incorporating vintage pieces into modern wardrobes and recommends must-visit shops and brands. Perfect for fashion students, collectors, or history buffs, this book is both a historical exploration and a practical guide. The ultimate guide to embracing the timeless charm of fashion’s past.
Bouzov. Neogotický sen rytířského řádu
Objevte nejkrásnější hrady a zámky v nové, detailně zpracované edici z redakce 100+1 historie. Knihy v pevné vazbě na křídovém papíru přinášejí bohatý obsah plný barevných fotografií, ilustrací i detailních průřezů sídly. Nechybí poutavé zajímavosti z historie, pověsti, pohled do interiérů ani příběhy rodů, které obývaly tato místa. Ideální inspirace na výlet i krásný dárek, ke kterému se budete rádi vracet. A pokud se na hrad nebo zámek chystáte, nabídnou tipy, co při návštěvě rozhodně nevynechat i jak zaujmout děti.
Disney - Stitch journal - Szőrmók napló mini sztorikkal
Töltsd a napjaid Stitchcsel! Olvass mini sztorikat, és inspirálódj az 'Ohana szellemében, és legyen ez itt a te saját, személyre szabott naplód, ami segít, megtervezni a napjaidat. Merülj el a csillagkutya világában, és közben tervezz, jegyzetelj, alkoss és töltsd meg a naplódat álmokkal, célokkal és mosollyal! 6-99 év között ajánljuk
Read Write Inc. Phonics: Sanjay Stays in Bed (Pink Set 3 Storybook 6)
These engaging Storybooks provide structured practice for children learning to read the Read Write Inc. Set 1 and 2 sounds. Each set of books is carefully levelled to match childrens growing phonic knowledge so children can read them with accuracy, fluency and comprehension.The Storybooks include a range of engaging stories such as fairy tales, myths and legends, rhyming stories and familiar settings.Activities at the start of the books help children to practise the sounds and words they will encounter in the story. Questions to talk about at the end of the story provide an extra opportunity for developing childrens comprehension.The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction, Writing books and an Online resource. Read Write Inc. is fully supported by comprehensive professional development from Ruth Miskin Training.
1066 Norman Bruisers
The 1066 Norman Bruisers conjures up the vanished world of England in the late Middle Ages and casts light on one of the strangest quirks in the nation’s history: how a bunch of European thugs became the quintessentially English gentry.In 1066 go-getting young immigrant Osbern Fitz Tezzo crossed the Channel in William the Conqueror’s army. Little did he know that it would take five years to vanquish the English, years in which the Normans suffered almost as much as the people they had set out to subdue. For the English, the Norman Conquest was an unmitigated disaster, killing thousands by the sword or starvation. But for Osbern and his compatriots, it brought territory and treasure – and a generational evolution they could never have imagined.Osbern’s descendants settled in Cheshire, which played a pivotal role in medieval England as the launch pad for Edward I’s Welsh wars, the chief recruiting ground for royal armies and Richard II’s regional powerhouse. Successive members of the Boydell family fought for monarchs and magnates, oversaw royal garrisons, travelled abroad as agents of the crown and helped to administer the laws of the land. When they weren’t strutting across the stage of northwestern England, mingling with great men and participating in great events, they engaged in feuds, embarked on illicit love affairs and exerted their influence in the small corner of the country they had made their own. By 1378, when William Boydell died from wounds sustained in combat, the nation he defended was England and the enemy he opposed dwelled just forty miles from the place where Osbern had probably grown up.
America''s First War
The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence represents an opportunity to reconsider the United States of America's founding document. In America's First War: The Military History of the Declaration of Independence, a gathering of expert scholars boldly reinterprets the declaration, encouraging readers to remember that this foundational document was written during a war. Far from an abstract philosophical treatise on liberty, this groundbreaking collection argues that the Declaration of Independence was crafted to achieve practical military objectives, a calculated move to legitimize armed rebellion and attract foreign military support, particularly from France and Spain. Drawing on diplomatic correspondence, military records, and contemporary political writings, the book reveals how the Declaration functioned as a rallying cry to galvanize domestic support for the Revolutionary War. It also uncovers the deliberate rhetorical choices made by Thomas Jefferson and the Continental Congress to frame the colonies as a sovereign nation worthy of international recognition and military alliances. By reframing the Declaration as a wartime instrument rather than a purely ideological manifesto, this work challenges traditional narratives and opens new avenues for understanding the American Revolution. America's First War is essential reading for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the complex interplay between warfare and politics.
