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The Mate
Sir Jameson. Commander Adams. Bill. The Mate. You won’t have heard of him – yet, in those curious ways history has of connecting us all, chances are you have benefited in some way from the remarkable things he did in his extraordinary life. To tell the story of Jameson Adams is to tell the story of twentieth-century Britain – adventure and exploration, politics and war, poverty and opportunity, employment and health. After running away to sea as a teenager, he worked his way up through the Navy to play a pivotal role in defending the British coast. In 1907, he was chosen by Shackleton himself to be the Nimrod Expedition’s second-in-command, venturing further into the Antarctic than anyone had gone before. Prime Minister Lloyd George personally selected Adams to transform the struggling Munitions Department during the First World War, while his 25-year career with the Ministry of Labour alongside Churchill and Beveridge laid the foundations for the Welfare State. This is a story of adventure and adversity; of courage, care and compassion; of the belief in a better future for everyone – and of always believing in humanity and hope
The Three Musketeers
Join a legendary adventure of honor, friendship, and daring with this stunning collector’s edition of Alexandre Dumas’s classic tale. The Three Musketeers is one of the world’s most enduring works of adventure fiction, brimming with courage, wit, and intrigue. Set in seventeenth-century France, it follows the spirited young D’Artagnan as he joins forces with the king’s musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—on a quest filled with duels, deception, and devotion. Together, they uphold their famous motto: “All for one, and one for all.”This collectible edition features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsUnabridged text of Alexandre Dumas’s timeless novelA tale of loyalty, love, and heroism, The Three Musketeers remains a cornerstone of classic literature. Beautifully bound and endlessly rereadable, this deluxe edition makes a perfect gift or treasured addition to any home library. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, and The Republic.
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This is Our Game
"Reminds me of why I love football - at its heart, it's a reflection of the communities that are built around it. A special book." - Jamie CarragherYou know when you’re in a Football City. The murals, the billboards, the graffiti, the colours on the bars and pubs. No two football cities are the same. That cross on the club badge, commemorating a 1st century fisherman martyr (Ajax). The ‘cemetery’ of graves dedicated to the club’s league rivals (Napoli). The guttural roar of fans chanting “Aupa Athletic, aupa Euskal Herria!” – a fierce declaration of Basque pride and identity, echoing through San Mamés like a battle cry (Bilbao). In a world of increasing corporate and homogenous sport, football cities preserve culture and exhibit the particular and the unique with glorious passion. Fandom in a football city is for everyone: for boys and girls, for elderly men and the infirm; for the fashionable, the outcasts and the hopeless: it gives their days meaning and clarity – it can unite divided cities and divide the otherwise united. This is Our Game is a celebration of these unique fan cultures. Part travel, part social history, giving voice to distinctive local experiences, revealing the atmospheres, attitudes, fables, fashions, tensions and triumphs of twenty-two unique places and communities across all continents. It was the Russian composer (and FC Zenit fan) Dmitri Shostakovich who said: “Football is the ballet of the masses.” This book takes us inside the dance.
The Paranoid Style in American Politics
The classic and very funny account of the dark side of American politics
'Calm, clear, dispassionate and devastating - and a joy to read' Harper's
'Brilliant and influential … his evisceration of populism has found a new generation of readers' Guardian
'American political life … has served again and again as an arena for uncommonly angry minds'
How can a country be captured by rumours, surreal conspiracy theories and the most brazen of conmen? The historian Richard Hofstadter asked these questions in the 1960s, amid fears of rising extremism in America. Yet his dazzling dissection of the paranoid worldview - a brew of overheated exaggeration, suspicion and perceived victimhood that can derail entire nations - is a lesson for the ages in the seductive politics of the irrational.
In an era where we ourselves feel assailed by endless paranoid public statements it is comforting to read Hofstadter's incisive refusal to see these as something new. In his discussion of famous and obscure untruths, some of which have profoundly impacted American domestic and foreign policy, he provides the antidote for the present day.
'The Paranoid Style in American Politics' was first published as an essay in Harper's Magazine in late 1964 and has been argued over ever since.
Drizzle
From certified olive oil sommelier Sarah Fulton Vachon, founder of the award-winning olive oil brand Citizens of Soil, comes a celebration of the superfood that is extra virgin olive oil. Drizzle features recipes for each season, as well as expert insight into choosing, tasting and cooking with this liquid gold.
Recipes come directly from olive oil producers, and from the olive oil obsessed, across the Mediterranean and beyond, from Cretan dolmades to sweet Portuguese buns. Each dish perfectly captures why we should all be drizzling more olive oil, in every season and at every meal.
The Discovery of Britain
'Robb has found a new format for writing history just as Craig Brown found a fresh way to write biography' – Alan Johnson'Rarely does history feel so beguiling' - The Observer'A treasure house of a book' - The SpectatorTaking you on a time-travelling adventure around the 'spindly, sea-wracked islands' we call home, The Discovery of Britain is history that's panoramic and intimate, poignant and shocking, seriously funny, and enlightening in the most surprising way. In the hands of the prize-winning author of The Discovery of France, and often from the unique vantage point of his bicycle, we encounter an entertaining cast of characters foreign and homegrown, drop in on places and events, and dwell on the successes and catastrophes across British history. From ancient settlements swallowed up by the sea and the creation of Stonehenge to the advent of multiculturalism and recent political earthquakes, all is seen as it’s never been seen before. With intriguing maps and illustrations throughout, The Discovery of Britain can be devoured whole or each chapter read in the time it takes to change a bicycle tyre or drink a cup of coffee. The wonderful choice of how to enjoy this original and sweeping history of Britain is yours.
Gunnar the Viking's Great Pizza Adventure
In a rugged northern village, there lived a brave Viking warrior named Gunnar. Deep down, Gunnar had a secret: He felt something was missing from his life.During a voyage to a southern town, Gunnar''s destiny took a turn when he smelled a delicious aroma coming from an empty cabin. Inside, he discovered a wonderful treat that completely overwhelmed him: Pizza! When he returned home, Gunnar tried to recreate the recipe. His first Viking pizza was born, and it was … a disaster.He tried again and again until he perfected his recipe. He couldn''t wait to share it with his fellow villagers. As demand for his pizza grew, Gunnar faced a tough decision. Should he continue to swing his sword and seek adventure, or should he pursue his true passion in the kitchen? Tag along to see if Gunnar follows his dreams and lives deliciously ever after.
Sada na odlievanie zo živice, okrúhla mramorová tácka
Obsah: odlievacia zmes, hobby farba, forma, brúsna hubka, miska, miešadlo. S touto súpravou si môžete odliať nádherné malé podnosy, ktoré budú krásnou dekoráciou kdekoľvek vo vašej domácnosti. Súprava obsahuje všetok potrebný materiál aj návod. Vlastné podnosy si jednoducho vytvoríte pomocou našej odlievacej hmoty. Stačí zmiešať prášok s vodou, naliať zmes do silikónovej formy a nechať ju tvrdnúť. Ak chcete, môžete pridať krásne farby a efekty pre ešte kreatívnejší vzhľad – napríklad mramorovanie alebo terrazzo efekt. Získate jedinečné dekoratívne podnosy do svojho domova, ktoré môžete použiť na sviečky a drobné dekorácie alebo ako malé a štýlové misky na šperky.
Štartovacia kreatívna sada Gvaš
Obsah: štetce, akvarelový papier, pipeta, gvašové farby, paleta, maskovacia páska, rozprašovač. Táto kreatívna sada vás naučí pracovať s obľúbenými gvašovými farbami - typom farby, ktorý spája to najlepšie z akrylových, akvarelových a olejových farieb. Súprava obsahuje materiál na vytvorenie šiestich obrázkov a všetky potrebné pokyny. K dispozícii máte tri základné farby: červenú, žltú a modrú, ako aj čiernu a bielu – pripravené na miešanie a experimentovanie. Počas tvorby sa zároveň naučíte dôležité techniky, ktoré vám ukážu všetky úžasné možnosti práce s farbou.
Mini sada na výrobu makramé náušníc
Obsah: bambusová šnúrka, kruhové náušnice, krytky na zamačkávacie koráliky a zamačkávacie koráliky. S touto súpravou si môžete vytvoriť tri páry náušníc v krásnom a modernom boho-chic štýle. Obsahuje všetky potrebné pokyny. Potrebovať budete už len kliešte na výrobu šperkov. Pomocou techniky makramé vytvoríte nádherné náušnice na pozlátených kruhoch. Každý pár získa svoj jedinečný boho vzhľad vďaka kreatívnym uzlom v jemných prírodných farbách – a dva páry budú doplnené aj dlhými elegantnými strapcami. Tip: Pripevnite kruh k podložke kúskom pásky, aby ste mohli náušnice viazať priamo na kruh.
Sada na výrobu mydla pre deti - morské tvory
Obsah: mydlový základ, farba do mydla, formy na mydlo, organzové vrecúško. Táto kreatívna sada vám a vašim deťom umožní vyrobiť tie najroztomilejšie malé mydlá v tvare známych morských zvierat. Obsahuje materiál na výrobu štyroch mydiel a všetky potrebné pokyny. Pomocou tejtto sady vytvorte nádherné mydlá jednoduchým spôsobom - stačí roztopiť mydlový základ, zmiešať farby a zmes naliať do foriem.
Mini sada na dekoráciu textilu pre deti - motýle
Obsah: textilná peňaženka a puzdro na ceruzky s potlačou a zipsom, textilné fixky. Táto kreatívna sada vám a deťom umožní vyfarbiť si vlastné puzdro na ceruzky a peňaženku. Súprava obsahuje všetok potrebný materiál aj návod. Získate dva hotové textilné výrobky, ktoré si môžete sami vyfarbiť. Motívy sú už predtlačené a všetko, čo potrebujete, sú priložené textilné fixky. Ozdobte ich ľubovoľnými farbami – motív motýlov je potlačeny z oboch strán. TIP: Pred začatím vyfarbovania vložte za motív kúsok kartónu alebo plastu.
Sada korálok na výrobu šperkov - mix farieb a motívov
Koráliky v rôznych farbách a tvaroch, ktoré sa dajú ľahko navliecť na šnúrku. Ideálne pre deti aj dospelých, ktorí si chcú vyrábať domáce šperky. V tejto zmesi korálikov získate množstvo rôznych plastových korálikov. Koráliky majú širokú škálu pekných tvarov – a vďaka vertikálnemu otvoru sa dajú jednoducho použiť na výrobu domácich šperkov. Koráliky sú obľúbené u detí aj dospelých a deti ich ľahko navliekajú na elastickú šnúrku, aby si vytvorili vlastné farebné korálikové šperky.
Mini kreatívna sada- penová tlač
Obsah: EVA pena, pečiatková poduška, kartičky, ceruzka. S touto súpravou si môžete vytvoriť krásne potlače holubíc na kartičkách a obálkach. Obsahuje materiál na výrobu troch kartičiek a všetky potrebné pokyny.
Freedom Round the Globe
A fresh and surprising history that reckons with a defining global moment on its 250th anniversary: The American Revolution.
In this authoritative revisionist history, prize-winning historian Sarah M. S. Pearsall restores the shock, drama and world-altering flux of 1776, revealing how the fires of change that sparked the American Revolution were igniting all around the world. From St. Kitts to Kolkata, Ghana to Guangzhou, all kinds of people, not just the men declaring independence in Philadelphia, asserted their rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Revolution, Freedom Round the Globe tells a story the world needs to hear, of the fraught origins of a nation that by turns perplexes, fascinates and horrifies us. It is a story of global transformation and revolutionary fervour, of triumph as well as tragedy, and of the insurgents, lovers, and dreamers who dared to imagine better societies.
Road Captain
A rare insight into the heart of pro cycling and the inner workings of the peloton, from Team Sky and Ineos Grenadiers legend, Luke Rowe.
There's one well-established truth in professional cycling: the strongest always wins. Yet in a sport of champions, victory is only possible as a team. At the heart of that team effort, that unity, is the road captain.
After more than a decade as the pre-eminent road captain in professional bike racing, Luke Rowe reveals here for the first time the intricacies of that role. As he lifts the lid, he provides the ultimate insider's view on racing tactics and strategy within the professional peloton. He gives readers an unprecedented insight into what exactly is going on within that pulsing mass of athletic power and state-of-the-art machinery, seen through the eyes of the rider tasked with leading his team to glory.
Featuring exhilarating stories from his years at Team Sky and Ineos Grenadiers - where he played a fundamental role in the team's dominance at the Tour de France, leading Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas and Egan Bernal to their Tour victories - Luke shows what it's like to manage a road race unfolding at 60km/h. As he points out, it is 'like playing chess on wheels'.
Road Captain immerses readers in the team dynamics, tactical complexities and split-second decisions vital to success in professional cycling. It discloses the mental and physical battles taking place within a group of riders, and reveals how the biggest bike races are won.
Who Dat Noise?
An ancient treasure, the Mercurial Mask, has been stolen from the British Museum. Richard Templar is charged with recovering the stolen mask. His mission is to reunite Margaritta Bonaparte with her elusive husband, the infamous thief, Jean Petize, who in return will reveal the whereabouts of the Mercurial Mask. From a Greek island prison to the deserts of Egypt, Richard faces rogues, mercenaries and madmen. On his quest, he is accompanied by Tannie Annie, an ex-soldier, Lans, the Australian barman, and Geoff, an ex-intelligence officer, as well as Jean and his wife Margaritta. With these unlikely allies at his side, he battles towards a final explosive confrontation with General Pretorious on the South Downs of Southern England.
Sarah Sherman Samuel
This highly anticipated monograph from celebrated designer (and AD100 award winner) Sarah Sherman Samuel presents her inspired designs for modern, warm interior spaces, along with insight into the creative process behind her furniture, textile, and fine-art creations. Sarah Sherman Samuel is an interior designer at the height of her power and popularity. Beloved by an audience of more than half a million fans, Samuel is known for her ability to move fluidly across disciplines: her multifaceted work sits at the intersection of interior design, architecture, art, and product creation. In her first monograph, Sarah Sherman Samuel offers a sweeping catalogue of her work, spanning interiors, furniture, textiles, and fine art. This lush volume reveals the breadth of her practice and shares insights into her process and the creative philosophy that ties it all together. Beautifully photographed by principal photographers Nicole Franzen and Joseph Bradshaw, and designed as a luxurious objet for the coffee table or bookshelf, thisbook gives design enthusiasts and Sarah Sherman Samuel fans just what they have been waiting for—front-row access to the work of one of today’s top designers.
Michelin Travel Guides: Italy
This colorful comprehensive guide to Italy features Michelin’s trusted recommendations for places to stay, eat, and explore, with brand-new content, updated maps, and curated itineraries for every type of traveler. Uncover the best of Italy—from its world-renowned cities to charming countryside villages—with guidance from Michelin. Whether you're planning a weekend escape, a multi-city tour, or a deep dive into regional culture, this guide helps you make the most of your time and travel budget. Inside, you'll find: 435 locations for all budgets and 54 family activities, all evaluated using Michelin’s celebrated star-rating system. Multiple color maps to help navigate with ease. Tailored itineraries for food lovers, history buffs, nature seekers, and art enthusiasts. Top activities including wine routes, hiking trails, beaches, gardens, and UNESCO geoparks. Practical advice on when to go, how to get around, and what to expect in different regions. Tips for booking agriturismi, navigating ZTL zones, and understanding local customs like pane e coperto and tipping etiquette. The updated and photo-packed Michelin Travel Guides: Italy offers travelers the inspiration to create a memorable journey, detailing the country’s must-see cities, historic cathedrals, castles, and Roman ruins, wine regions and gourmet destinations, and outdoor activities and natural settings, The guide also offers Michelin’s many driving and rail itineraries. From the postcard-perfect Lakes region to sunny Sicilian villages, Michelin’s celebrated star-rating system pinpoints Italy’s highlights, recommending great places to eat and sleep and providing clear maps and practical information to guarantee a successful trip. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the dramatic coastlines of Sicily, Michelin’s Italy guide is your essential companion for discovering the country’s rich heritage, vibrant culture, and unforgettable cuisine. Whether you're dining in a starred ristorante, staying in a family-run trattoria, or exploring Italy’s national parks and vineyards, this guide ensures every moment is well spent.
