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This Story Might Save Your Life
Benny and Joy like to say that they've been saving each other's lives since the moment they met . . .
Until the day Joy disappears and Benny is accused of her murder.
Best friends Benny and Joy host a beloved 'comedy survival' podcast, gleefully finding life-affirming humour in near-death experiences.
When Benny arrives at Joy and her husband's home one morning to record, he finds shattered glass and an empty house.
With Joy missing and the hours ticking by, not even their most devoted fans could guess the terrible secrets they have hidden from the world - and from each other.
If Benny wants to find Joy in time, and clear his own name, he'll have to solve the highest stakes survival story yet.
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Scrypthoria A könyvtárak városa
Kedves Olvasó!
Hiszel az Elvarázsolt Könyvek Városának legendájában? A csodálatos Scryptoriában, ahol olyan sok könyvet tartanak, amennyit emberi szem még sosem látott?
Ezennel kezedben tartod a meghívót az évente egyszer megrendezett Könyvtárak Éjszakájára, amin csak a kiválasztottak vehetnek részt.
Tetszik ez a megszólítás? Vigyázz, ne bízd el magad, mert rajtad kívül mások is veled tartanak a kihívásra.
A nyertes egy minden képzeletet felülmúló nyereményben részesül, aki akár te is lehetsz. A könyvmolyok vágyainak netovábbja ez a hely, ám a végtelen könyvtár egy talán soha véget nem érő, különös kalandra csábít, ahonnan nem biztos, hogy ép ésszel térsz vissza.
Akárcsak Elodie, aki kíváncsian vágott neki a Scryptoriába vezető útnak, de a jóképű, udvarias Kaeden és a sötét, misztikusan vonzó Draven összebogozta a szálakat sorsa pergamenjén.
Nem baj, ha kételkedsz. Csak arra vigyázz, nehogy beszippantson a képzelődés, és ne tudd, hol kezdődik a valóság...
Women and Their Jewels
The word 'jewel' derives from the Old French word joiel, a word that finds its roots in the words for playing, joy, and enjoyment, proof that jewellery is intimately tied to notions of pleasure and happiness.
For some, it is the pleasure of love, for others, an obsessive passion. For Wallis Simpson, after the throne had passed her by, her jewelled treasures were her solace. As for Maria Callas, the soprano amassed diamonds and rubies to ward off the poverty of her childhood, and to spark the jealousy of a mother she hated. Barbara Hutton, America's most famous poor little rich girl, went around wearing a tiara, demanding to be called a princess. And they have been the cause of so much drama, Marie-Antoinette, whose diamond necklace identified her and sent her to the guillotine; Joséphine de Beauharnais, who was also embroiled in a necklace affair involving Marie-Antoinette's pearls; Begum Om Habibeh, Miss France 1930, and wife of the Aga Khan, who was robbed of her royal jewellery in the middle of the street...
In this gloriously illustrated book, novelist and jewellery expert David Lelait-Helo stares into the jewellery boxes of these illustrious women to discover their hearts and their minds.
The women featured are:
Ava Gardner
Barbara Hutton
Brooke Astor
Elizabeth II
Elizabeth Taylor
Eugénie de Montijo
Grace Kelly
Helena Rubinstein
Jackie Kennedy
Diana, Princess of Wales
Maria Callas
Marie-Antoinette
Princess Soraya
Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor
Begum Om Habibeh
Dough
'Richard is a master of his craft - ultra user-friendly, it might even change the way you look at bread forever.'
- Sunday Telegraph
Since it was first published in 2005, Dough has been widely recognized as the definitive guide to making bread at home. With over 60 recipes, this revised edition marks 20 years of Richard Bertinet's practical and simple approach to home breadmaking.
Breadmaking has never been more simple and do-able. Though the doughs themselves vary, the technique for making each one is identical. The beauty of it is that it takes little to no time at all to fill a bread board with Fougasses, Breadsticks, Moroccan Rolls or Poppy Seed Stars, Sesame Plaits or Cardamom and Prune Bread, and no one will guess that they are all part of the same 'family'.
Richard has been teaching bread making for several years and with his refreshing and easy approach you will discover how to 'work' the dough, get a feel for essential techniques, and have the confidence to experiment with your own ideas. Most of the breads in Dough take less than 1 hour to bake and there are suggestions on how to make the dough in advance ready for a wide range of sweet and savoury bakes - all in the knowledge that you're being guided by a master of the craft.
New recipes: Pizza with a Biga Dough, Sultana and Rosemary Rolls, Apple Poolish Rye Bread, Cardamom Spiced Knots and Hot Cross Buns.
Contents include:
- Chapter 1: White Dough
- Chapter 2: Olive Dough
- Chapter 3: Brown Dough
- Chapter 4: Rye Dough
- Chapter 5: Sweet Dough
- Additional Recipes
- Suppliers
LEstampe Originale
L’Estampe originale portfolio revisited in landmark Catalogue raisonné
L’Estampe originale graphics portfolio, published in France during the mid 1890s, is widely regarded as one of the greatest collaborations in the history of printmaking. The portfolio features ninety-five works of art by seventy-four influential French, Swiss, Belgian, English and American artists. The visionary Parisian publisher André Marty issued and distributed nine quarterly installments of L’Estampe originale from March 1893 to March 1895 in a limited edition of one hundred. The first eight folios each consisted of ten prints of varying sizes, paper, and media, loose in paper wrappers; the final ninth installment included fourteen prints. In addition to the artist’s pencil or ink signature and an edition number, a unique blind stamp designed by Alexandre Charpentier was embossed on each print.
This revised and full color publication of L’Estampe originale, A Catalogue Raisonné highlights the importance of color lithography during the last decade of the nineteenth century. The book includes an enlightening essay based on hundreds of mostly unpublished handwritten original and facsimile letters from the artists and from Marty’s collaborators; these are preserved at the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles. This vast chorus of voices allows the reader to eavesdrop directly on the past and reveals rich details of the life and working methods of André Marty—an ambitious cultural insider and artist, art historian, critic, editor, prominent and discerning publisher, private dealer and entrepreneur.
Weird and Wonderful Dinosaurs
Explore the world of Weird and Wonderful Dinosaurs. There were some incredibly distinctive dinosaurs out there once! Lots of these dinosaurs get high scores for being very rare or unusual. Amazing full-colour illustrations showcase the top 25 most unique dinosaurs, showing the individual skills and abilities of each. This includes the wide-mouthed Nigersaurus with over 500 teeth, the tiny Epidendrosaurus that could climb trees, and the spiky Pegomastax that was covered in spines like a porcupine! Fun bite-sized facts about the features and nature of these fascinating dinosaurs makes this an awesome ready for everyone!
Searching Outer Space
We are the Mighty Mechanics, and we look after all kinds of awesome space machines. Join us for a tour of some incredible machines used to explore the solar system. Learn about the probe that has gone further than any other spacecraft, the satellite taking incredible photos of deep space – and so much more! Full of dynamic photographs, colourful graphics, and fun facts that will keep you turning the pages. So, buckle up and prepare for lift-off!
Milostné patálie krále dramatu
Patch Simmons se rozhodl, že si letos konečně najde přítele. Všichni vyoutovaní kluci v jeho škole jsou bohužel zadaní, takže to nebude snadný úkol… Ale pak zasáhne osud a do divadelní kroužku přibydou dva noví členové: Peter, který se přistěhoval z New Yorku (jak stylové), a jeho nejlepší kamarád Sam. S jedním z nich (to je fuk s kterým!) se dá Patch zaručeně dohromady. Pevně věří, že mu k tomu dopomůžou máminy zastaralé vztahové příručky, přehnaná podpora nejlepší kamarádky Jean a vlastní znepokojivě vysoké sebevědomí. Jestli se vůbec Peterovi a Samovi líbí kluci? To už se vyřeší pak.
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Mým žalářem je svoboda
Autor v této sbírce pokračuje v provázení svých čtenářů krok za krokem stezkami, kterými se ubírá jeho duch, a přibírá je k účasti na svém putování za pravdou a smyslem života. Stále je věrný směru, mířenému do sebe sama, do své duše, své podstaty a na to navazující zkoumání přírody a světa a vztahů mezi oběma oblastmi. Věří, že pochopení souvislostí a touha po harmonii pomáhá snáze pronikat do tajů vztahových komplikací a šířit nejen pozitivní myšlení kolem sebe, ale především lásku a soucit. V případě této poslední sbírky se dá již říci, že autor se mnohem více blíží k archetypu žánru, umělecky snad nejrafinovanějšího druhu básnické tvorby, který se pohybuje na hranici poezie, filosofie, intelektuálního vtipu, bonmotu, zhuštěné anekdoty či hudby myšlenky a ticha.
Dobrú noc v lese - Svetielka pred spaním
Kniha pre najmenších - s výrezmi a svetielkami pre ľahké zaspávanie. Rozsvieť svetielka a popraj dobrú noc lesným zvieratkám, ktoré sa chystajú spať.
Spirituális szimbólumok és jelentésük
Több mint 500 inspiráló szimbólum egyéniséged kifejezéséhez A tetoválás évszázadok óta az önkifejezés egyik legerőteljesebb formája szerte a világon. A kiválasztott minták között számos olyan motívumot találunk, amelyek védelmet nyújtanak, kapcsolatot teremtenek a transzcendenssel, vagy az önmegvalósítás, az átalakulás és a megvilágosodás útját jelképezik.
Ez a kötet a tetoválható minták rendkívül gazdag tárházát kínálja – a letisztult vonalrajzoktól kezdve a növény- és állatmotívumokon át egészen a csillagjegyekig és a mitológiai alakokig –, miközben minden egyes szimbólum jelentését, történetét és kulturális hátterét is részletesen bemutatja. A gazdagon illusztrált, alapos kutatómunkára épülő könyv nélkülözhetetlen referenciakötet mind a tetoválóművészek, mind pedig azok számára, akik mély jelentéstartalommal bíró, személyes szimbólumot keresnek.
The Works: Vincent van Gogh
Part of a brand new series celebrating the works of great artists, The Works: Vincent Van Gogh is an exquisite exploration of 50 masterpieces from the celebrated Dutch painter, whose work continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
This volume presents 50 of the legendary artist's most iconic pieces in a striking, high-design book format. From the luminous yellows of Sunflowers to the swirling night skies of Starry Night, each painting is presented in stunning detail with thoughtful analyses and biography from acclaimed art historian Sally Grant, that illuminates van Gogh's passionate approach to color, brushstroke, and emotion.
Perfect for budding and season art lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful, bold book to adorn their shelves or coffee table. This volume is an essential tribute to a trailblazing icon of 19th century art.
The Works: Gustav Klimt
Explore the life and art of Gustav Klimt through 50 of his most important works.
Part of a brand new series celebrating the works of great artists, The Works: Gustav Klimt is an exquisite exploration of 50 masterpieces from the celebrated Austrian painter, whose work continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
This volume presents 50 of Gustav Klimt’s most iconic pieces in a striking, high-design book format.
From the shimmering golds and rich hues of The Kiss, to the intricate patterns of The Tree of Life, this book showcases the beauty and complexity of Klimt’s style. Through detailed analyses of each artwork from acclaimed art historian Sally Grant, this is the ultimate introduction to Gustav Klimt.
Perfect for budding and seasoned art lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful, bold book to adorn their shelves or coffee table, this volume is an essential tribute to a trailblazing icon of the Vienna Secession and Art Nouveau movements.
Picasso: The Figure
A fresh, multidisciplinary guide to Picasso's staggering engagement with the human form across painting, sculpture, drawing, engraving and ceramics
Published with Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Amply illustrated, this volume traces Pablo Picasso's (1881–1973) evolving approach to figuration throughout the many stages of his work?from the elongated, hieratic renderings of the Blue and Rose Periods, to the dynamic deconstructions of Cubism, to the colossal fleshy bodies of the 1920s, to the hybrid beings of the Surrealist period and beyond. Yoking masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, the Louvre Abu Dhabi and other institutions, Picasso: The Figure adopts a fresh thematic structure to its subject matter. Its five mythologically inspired sections?"Orion," "Pygmalion," "Minotaur," "Deucalion & Pyrrha" and "The Picasso Canon"?chronologically trace Picasso's figurative innovations across mediums, including painting, sculpture, drawing, engraving and ceramics. Multidisciplinary in approach, the volume features essays not only by leading Picasso scholars but also by historians of the body, anthropologists and prehistorians. Together, the essays dissect the artist's rigorous dialogue with the visual languages of mythology and antiquity from which his modernist representations of the human form emerged.
Women Photographers 1900 – 1975
Women Photographers 1900-1975: A Legacy of Light presents the work and lives of over 80 women whose contributions to photography have been historically underacknowledged
Featuring a carefully curated selection of images, essays and poetry, this volume is a rich collective portrait of artists whose vision and influence shaped the medium in profound ways. With images by: Berenice Abbott, Karimeh Abbud, Laure Albin Guillot, Lola Álvarez Bravo, Diane Arbus, Gertrud Arndt, Ellen Auerbach, Lillian Bassman, Hilla Becher, Ruth Bernhard, Ilse Bing, Katt Both, Margaret BourkeWhite, Anne Brigman, Claude Cahun, Lizzie Caswall Smith, Marjory Collins, Olive Cotton, Imogen Cunningham, Louise DahlWolfe, Maggie Diaz, Nora Dumas, Mikki Ferrill, Trude Fleischmann, Sue Ford, Virginia Fraser, Gisele Freund, Heather George, Viva Gibb, Christine Godden, Fiona Hall, Ponch Hawkes, Annemarie Heinrich, Florence Henri, Kitty Hoffmann, Ruth Hollick, Kati Horna, Dorothy Izard, Lotte Jacobi, Carol Jerrems, Frances Benjamin Johnston, Joan Jonas, Consuelo Kanaga, Gertrude Käsebier, Germaine Krull, Dorothea Lange, Melanie Le Guay, Helen Levitt, Grace Lock, Inez McPhee, Dora Maar, Madame d'Ora, Bea Maddock, Marion Marrison, Lee Miller, Alice Mills, Jacqueline Mitelman, Lisette Model, Tina Modotti, Lucia Moholy, Marcel Moore, May Moore, Mina Moore, Barbara Morgan, Hedda Morrison, Ann Newmarch, Ruth Orkin, Marion Post Wolcott, Leonie Reisberg, Eslanda Cardozo Goode Robeson, Isabel Seymour, Peggy Silinsky, Eve Sonneman, Varvara Stepanova, Grete Stern, Elsa Thiemann, Tokiwa Toyoko, Ingeborg Tyssen, Edna Walling, Francesca Woodman, Yamawaki Michiko, Yamazawa Eiko.
Touchdown in Space
We are the Mighty Mechanics, and we look after all kinds of awesome space machines. Join us for a tour of some incredible machines used to explore our nearest neighbours in space. Learn about the first spacecraft to land humans on the Moon, the small helicopter flying across Mars – and so much more! Full of dynamic photographs, colourful graphics, and fun facts that will keep kids turning the pages. So, buckle up and prepare for lift-off!
Magic Paper Coloring Book: Easter Bunny and Friends
Reveal magical hidden pictures with this adorable Easter coloring book for children ages 4 to 8!Color sweet and sunny Easter scenes as you discover the secrets of this magic coloring book. The pages are made with special paper that reveals hidden pictures and patterns as you color over it with colored pencils, meaning there are little secret surprises on every page! Grab your favorite colors and your sense of wonder as you shade and scribble to find out what’s hiding within this fantastical Easter coloring book. Makes a magical gift—Kids who love Easter, the Easter bunny, cute animals, or just love to color will be dazzled by this fun coloring book with a magical twist! It’s the perfect Easter basket gift!At home or on the go—The spacious, square size offers 24 singe-sided coloring pages and fits easily into a bag or backpack so you can bring a kid-friendly activity anywhere. And it works with colored pencils only, so there's no need for messy markers!Calming and relaxing—Go beyond regular coloring books with a fun, mindful way for kids to relax, soothe anxiety, and spend quiet time doing a magical (and screen-free) activity!More than a coloring book—The specially designed Magic Paper conceals amazing details that are revealed as kids color over them with colored pencils. It’s not just coloring: It’s magic!
Jahodová palacinkáreň
Iris je na pokraji zrútenia. Už tri mesiace nevyplatila nájomné a jej práca v Obchodíku s vianočnými stromčekmi bola len sezónna. Ako inštruktorka jogy svoju prácu miluje, ale láskavosť ju neuživí. Predaj palaciniek v stánku ju tiež nevytrhne z biedy. Snaží sa však myslieť pozitívne, o čom svedčia aj jej výrazné červené vlasy. No musí sa o seba predsa postarať! Archer si nikdy nepredstavoval, že by sa mal usadiť v takom malom meste, akým je Dream Harbor. Miloval pulzujúci Paríž a svoju prácu šéfkuchára. Lenže nečakaná správa, že má dcéru, ho prinúti podniknúť kroky, ktoré ho zavedú na cestu, o akej sa mu ani nesnívalo. Odrazu býva v prenajatom domčeku so svojou malou dcérkou, ktorá s ním nekomunikuje, a s opatrovateľkou, ktorá je až príliš krásna. No toto mestečko mu lezie na nervy, keďže mu stále klopú na dvere milé, no všetečné susedky, ktoré mu varia, akoby ani nebol šéfkuchár. Archer nevie, ktorý problém riešiť skôr. Avšak ako sa vraví, láska ide cez žalúdok. A čo keď si nakoniec toto malebné mestečko napokon získa jeho srdce a on nájde to, čo ani netušil, že mu chýba?
Miško a Brumko spoznávajú: Ľudské telo
Nová séria s obľúbenými hrdinami pre všetkých malých zvedavcov!
Predškoláka Miška – tak ako každé malé dieťa – zaujíma svet. Tentoraz sa on a jeho verný plyšový kamarát Brumko presvedčia, že ľudské telo je fascinujúce. Dozvedia sa, ako pracuje a čo sa ukrýva v jeho vnútri. Naučia sa, ako dbať o zdravie, aby nám telo slúžilo čo najlepšie, a to od hlavy až po päty.
Táto knižka voľne nadväzuje na úspešné leporelá pre predškolákov o Miškovi a jeho nerozlučnom kamarátovi Brumkovi. V novej sérii sa nerozlučná dvojica presvedčí, že spoznávanie môže byť úžasné dobrodružstvo.
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Z poľského originálu preložila Katarína Gruszczyk.





















