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The City of Tears
A breathtaking historical novel of revenge, persecution and loss, The City of Tears by Kate Mosse follows on from her Sunday Times number one bestseller, The Burning Chambers.
May 1572: for ten violent years the Wars of Religion have raged across France. Neighbours have become enemies, countless lives have been lost, and the country has been torn apart over matters of religion, citizenship and sovereignty. But now a precarious peace is in the balance and a royal wedding has been negotiated. It is a marriage that could see France reunited at last.
An invitation has arrived for Minou Joubert and her family to attend this historic wedding in Paris in August. But what Minou does not know is that the Joubert family's oldest enemy, Vidal, will also be there. Nor that, within days of the marriage, on the eve of the Feast Day of St Bartholomew, her family will be scattered to the four winds and one of her beloved children will have disappeared without trace . . .
Sweeping from Paris and Chartres to the City of Tears itself - the great refugee city of Amsterdam - this is a story of one family's fight to stay together and survive against the devastating tides of history . . .
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The House of Doors
LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023
A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR
A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR
A NEW YORKER BOOK OF THE YEAR
A WASHINGTON POST BOOK OF THE YEAR
Willie Somerset Maugham is one of the greatest writers of the early twentieth century. But in 1921 he is beleaguered by an unhappy marriage, ill-health and business interests that have gone badly awry. He is also struggling to write.
His friend Robert Hamlyn offers an escape in the Straits Settlements of Penang, where Robert's steely wife Lesley learns to see Willie as he is - a man who has no choice but to mask his true self.
As Willie prepares to leave, Lesley confides in him secrets of her own, including how she came to know the charismatic revolutionary Dr Sun Yat Sen. And more scandalous still, her connection to an Englishwoman charged with murder in the Kuala Lumpur courts - a tragedy drawn from fact, and worthy of fiction.
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13,25 €
13,95 €
Lacná kniha Robinson Crusoe
C'est un simple journaliste, mercenaire de l'écriture et pamphlétaire redouté, qui créa du jour au lendemain l'un des mythes fondateurs de la modernité occidentale, avec Don Quichotte et Faust. Car l'essentiel de notre culture et de notre civilisation se trouve bel et bien contenu dans Robinson Crusoë : le triomphe du capitalisme marchand, avec ses comptes d'apothicaire, son rationalisme et son culte de l'efficacité ; l'avnement de l'esclavage, du colonialisme, du racisme et d'un christianisme tourné vers le salut individuel ; l'allégorie d'une âme doublement retranchée dans son île et dans son fortin inexpugnable. Qute d'un bonheur impossible, méditation sur la solitude, monologue digne des lamentations de Job, ce texte dépasse largement son cadre littéraire et par la poésie d'une langue simple et directe, par l'énergie d'une pensée alerte, continue de structurer nos rves les plus secrets. --Scarbo
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Gyomorbetegek diétáskönyve
"A diétáskönyvek sorozatban a hetedik könyvben Önhöz szólunk, aki gyomorbetegségben szenved. Ezzel a könyvvel segítséget szeretnénk adni azoknak, akik gyomorfekélyben, savhiányos vagy savtúltengéses gyomorhurutban szenvednek, de szólunk azokhoz is, akik ún. gyomorrontásban szenvednek, és nem utolsósorban Önnek, kedves Olvasó, akinek gyomorműtéte volt, és még egy ideig kénytelen az étkezésével körültekintően foglalkozni. A gyomorbetegségben szenvedők táplálkozásának ABC-je a következő: - gyakori kis étkezés, - vegyes táplálkozás, - zsír- és cukorszegény ételek fogyasztása, valamint - a markáns csípős, erős fűszerek, ízesítők és a mértéktelen sófogyasztás mellőzése a táplálék elkészítésénél. A könyvet ezen alapelvek figyelembevételével próbáltuk meg összeállítani, s reméljük, hogy segítségére lehetünk Önnek mind a gyógyulását elősegítő, mind az egészségét megtartó napi táplálkozásban." (a Kiadó)
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4,39 €
4,62 €
England's Gardens
We may all feel we know what an "English" garden is, but do we really? England's Gardens offers a holistic, modern-day tour and an update on the history of some of the most iconic, enduring, and influential gardens across the country.
A fresh take on a much-loved subject, this book will help you get to know England's gardens up close and personal. Garden historian Stephen Parker leads you through England's horticultural history, unearthing the cultural context and hidden stories behind the gardens, and bringing lesser-known garden makers to the fore. In five detailed historical chapters, Parker explores the making of the so-called "English" garden - from its origins in the formal splendour of stately homes, all the way to climate-change resilience and future-facing designs of the modern era.
Inside the pages of this stunning book on England's country gardens, you will find:
- 5 chapters of detailed narrative essays arranged in chronological order.
- Detailed profiles showcase significant garden makers.
- More than 20 photography-led garden case studies explore key gardens to visit in England today.
- Stunning, full-bleed, contemporary photography brings the gardens to life.
- Archival photography and historical art sheds light on the history and making of the gardens.
Discover the best gardens to visit today - with garden case studies showcasing everything England's gardens have to offer through stunning contemporary photography and careful analysis of planting schemes and garden makers' creative influences. From iconic sites like Sissinghurst and Great Dixter, to more unusual examples such as Prospect Cottage and The Laskett - this book celebrates England's gardens in all their glorious diversity, sublime beauty, and exuberant eccentricity.
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31,30 €
32,95 €
Reumatoid artritiszes betegek kézikönyve
A reumatoid artritisz, vagy sokízületi gyulladás hazánkban kb. 50-100000 embert érint. Régen a betegek zöme rokkanttá vált, mert az ízületeket megtámadó autoimmun betegség kezelése és rehabilitációja még nem volt elég fejlett. Ma már a helyzet sokat javult. Ennek oka, hogy a korai felismerés után azonnal elkezdett oki terápia megóvja a betegeket a súlyos szövődmények kialakulásától, a tüneti szerekkel jól csökkenthető a fájdalom, a korszerű gyógytornával, az ízületvédelmi eljárásokkal, valamint a gyógyászati segédeszközök széles választékával a betegek életminősége sokat javult. A kezelések az ún. "Artritisz központokban" történnek, ahol a betegek komplex terápiája a lehető legmagasabb szinten oldható meg. A szerzőpáros tollából olyan kézikönyv és kérdés-gyűjtemény született meg, ami a betegségben szenvedőknek és hozzátartozóiknak remélhetőleg a legjobb háttéranyagul szolgálhat.
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7,86 €
8,27 €
Amazing Ancient World Atlas 1
Unearth our ancient world, continent by continent, with this amazing kids atlas. Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. Mind-blowing maps bring history to life and show the rise and fall of mighty empires over time. Plus discover where the remains of our planet's ancient history can be found today!
From the Persian Empire to Ancient China, the Stone Age to Ancient Egypt, this definitive guide to our ancient world takes kids on a tour across our historical planet and explains the movement of early humans; the first settlements; lost civilizations; archaeologists at work; technological innovations; writing systems and so much more. Bursting with vibrant imagery and original artwork, budding history buffs can use the awesome maps and timeline to navigate their way through our fascinating past.
Inside Amazing Ancient World Atlas:
- Comprehensive historical coverage for kids arranged continent by continent from the evolution of humans to extinct tribes, epic empires and even the world's first superpower
- Lost cultures, civilizations and societies explained with historical and geographical context to support comprehension and learning
- Handy maps, original artwork and wow-factor photographs to keep young readers entertained
- Weird and wonderful historical facts for kids to impress their friends with
- Covers cultures, civilizations and societies across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Pacific
Amazing Ancient World Atlas is the third in Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Atlas series (including the Amazing World Atlas and the Amazing Night Sky Atlas), written by Nancy Dickmann with expert insights from Dr John Haywood, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Great Britain. Perfect for learning at home, in the classroom or being given as a gift, curious minds will cherish this treasury of ancient history.
Needle in a Timestack
Needle in a Timestack is Robert Silverberg at his very best - intelligent, inventive, and visionary. This collection showcases his talent for thought-provoking science fiction, ranging in themes from time travel to space travel, the media to mortality.
In the titular story - under development as a feature film by Oscar-winning screenwriter John Ridley - a jealous ex-husband warps time in a vindictive attempt to destroy his former wife's new marriage. Thirty-one identical sons have a shocking surprise for their mother in "There Was an Old Woman". The prophetic "The Pain Peddlers" depicts reality TV in a way that allows viewers to revel in a voyeuristic, adrenaline-fueled rush. Also included are Silverberg's Hugo Award-winning "Enter a Soldier. Later: Enter Another", and the Locus Award winner "The Secret Sharer", a Joseph Conrad-inspired tale of a ship captain drawn into a strange alliance with a stowaway.
Bomlás
Slawomir Shuty Zwal (Bomlás) című modern regénye 2004-ben jelent meg a W. A. B. "archipelagi"-sorozat kiadásában. Az 1973-ban született író ezzel a művével lett közismert hazája szélesebb olvasóközönsége előtt; több elismerésben is részesült, többek között a népszerű Polityka című hetilap Paszport irodalmi díját is elnyerte. A Zwal gyorsan közkedvelt olvasmány lett, leginkább a fiatalok körében, s így a szerző sajátos stílusa már nem csak az ún. underground kultúra jellegzetessége maradt, hanem a lengyel lázadó fiatal irodalom egyik különleges elemévé vált. A regény naplószerű jegyzetek formájában leírt történései egy multinacionális bank ügyfélszolgálatánál dolgozó fiatalember sorsát tárják elénk. Erős, szenvedélyes monológot olvashatunk, amely a multicégek és a mai ember szokásmódjai ellen emel szót, illetve a megaláztatás és tárgyiasság világát veti meg. Teljes művészeti és prózai munkásságát is beleértve Shuty ezzel a könyvével vált igazán a fogyasztói társadalom, illetve a mai gazdasági-politikai helyzet ellenszónokává, a "rendszer" ellen lázadók ikonjává.
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6,30 €
6,63 €
Frida Kahlo. 40th Ed.
Among the few women artists who have transcended art history, none had a meteoric rise quite like Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907–1954). Her unmistakable face, depicted in over fifty extraordinary self-portraits, has been admired by generations; along with hundreds of photographs taken by notable artists such as Manuel and Lola Álvarez Bravo, Nickolas Muray, and Martin Munkácsi, they made Frida Kahlo an iconic image of 20th century art.
After an accident in her early youth, Frida became a painter of her own free will. Her marriage to Diego Rivera in 1929 placed her at the forefront of an artistic scene not only in the cultural Renaissance of Mexico, but also in the United States. Her work garnered praise from the poet André Breton, who added the Mexican painter to the ranks of international surrealism and exhibited her work in Paris in 1939 to the admiration of Picasso, Kandinsky, and Duchamp.
We access the intimacy of Frida’s affections and passions through a selection of drawings, pages from her personal diary, and an extensive illustrated biography featuring photos of Frida, Diego, and the Casa Azul, Frida’s home and the center of her universe.
This book allows readers to admire Frida Kahlo’s paintings like never before, including unprecedented detail shots and famous photographs. It presents pieces in private collections and reproduces works that were previously lost or have not been exhibited for more than 80 years.
About the series
TASCHEN is 40! 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. Today 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.
Pepa villa, taxista+CD
Un abogado poco serio, un tipo guapo y misterioso, un maletín, un negocio diferente, unos cuantos ladrones, muchos enredos y la taxista Pepa Villa recorriendo las calles y los bajos fondos de Barcelona.... for the 18+ only!
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10,99 €
Lacná kniha Pepa villa, taxista+CD
Un abogado poco serio, un tipo guapo y misterioso, un maletín, un negocio diferente, unos cuantos ladrones, muchos enredos y la taxista Pepa Villa recorriendo las calles y los bajos fondos de Barcelona.... for the 18+ only!
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0,55 €
10,99 €
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One Piece 3In1 Edition 29 (Includes 85, 86, 87)
Join Monkey D. Luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for the ultimate treasure, the One Piece.
As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Fruit, an enchanted Devil Fruit that gave him the ability to stretch like rubber. Its only drawback? He’ll never be able to swim again—a serious handicap for an aspiring sea dog! Years later, Luffy sets off on his quest to find the “One Piece,” said to be the greatest treasure in the world…
As Sanji is forced into a political marriage by the scheming Big Mom Pirates, Luffy and the Straw Hat crew must enter enemy territory to rescue him. The Straw Hats will need to work with allies they don’t truly trust if they hope to succeed. But first things first: how will they crash the biggest wedding in the pirate world?!
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13,25 €
13,95 €
Lacná kniha Le Avventure di Gordon Pym (-90%)
\"Le avventure di Gordon Pym\" e l'unico romanzo scritto da Poe, l'unico resoconto narrativo di una certa estensione: esso contraddice infatti, in un certo senso, il proposito dello scrittore statunitense di raggiungere la cosiddetta \"unita d'effetto\" attraverso la massima concentrazione della materia. Con questo libro Poe volle fondere, in un racconto di piu ampio respiro, i dati concreti e realistici dell'avventuroso viaggio del giovane Pym con i significati simbolici e sfuggenti, innestando su una rocambolesca trama giochi di sperimentazione linguistica e alchimie stilistiche.
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0,94 €
9,40 €
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Lacná kniha Il Fauno di Marmo (-50%)
Donatello, giovane italiano gioioso e primitivo straordinariamente somigliante al Fauno di Prassitele, in un empito di furore uccide l'oscuro persecutore della bella artista Miriam di cui perdutamente innamorato. Da questa ''caduta'' inizier un doloroso percorso di rimorso e redenzione che lo trasformer in un uomo nuovo. Sullo sfondo di una Roma monumentale e sublime, quale l'aveva conosciuta durante un lungo soggiorno nel 1858-59, Hawthorne ambienta una narrazione che ha al suo centro il rapporto dell'uomo col male.
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5,51 €
11,02 €
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Il Viaggio di Laurent+CD
Alla scoperta delle proprie origini, Laurent intraprende un viaggio che inizia a Parigi e, passando per Firenze, Roma e Positano, lo condurr in alcune delle pi belle citt d'Italia. Quest’esperienza e l'incontro con Luigi, un lontano parente, permetteranno a Laurent di ritrovare un legame profondo con la sua famiglia, ma anche con quei colori, sapori e odori tipicamente italiani.
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12,09 €
12,73 €
Le comte de Monte-Cristo
Edmond Dants est un jeune marin qui semble promis un bel avenir. Malheureusement, le jour de ses fiançailles il est arrté, accusé d’tre un agent bonapartiste et enfermé dans le château d’If, la terrible prison de Marseille. Aprs quatorze années de captivité, il réussit s’échapper et s’empare du trésor de l’île de Monte-Cristo. Devenu riche et puissant, il ne pense plus qu’ une chose : se venger.
The Road to Middlemarch: My Life with George Eliot
At the age of seventeen, Rebecca Mead read Middlemarch for the first time, and has read it again every five years since, each time interpreting and discovering it anew. In The Road to Middlemarch she writes passionately about her relationship to this remarkable, much-loved Victorian novel, and shows how we can live richer and more fulfilling lives through our profound engagement with great literary works. Published when George Eliot was fifty-one, Middlemarch has at its centre one of literature's most compelling and ill-fated marriages, and some of the most tenderly drawn characters. Its vast canvas incorporates the lives of ordinary people and their most intimate struggles. Virginia Woolf famously described it as 'one of the few English novels written for grown-up people', and Mead explores how the ambitions, dreams and attachments of its characters teach us to value the limitations of our everyday lives. Interweaving readings of Middlemarch with an investigation of George Eliot's unconventional, inspiring life and Mead's reflections on her own youth, relationships and marriage, this is a sensitive work of deep reading and biography, for every lover of literature who cares about why we read books and how they read us.
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12,83 €
13,50 €
La Piste Africane
A la suite d'un geste violent, lors d'un affrontement avec elle, ma femme, Angie, est tombée. Elle est morte sur le coup. Elle était riche et américaine, moi, l'ingénieur français, je ne possédais rien. Mais j'étais son héritier. Affolé, je savais que personne ne croirait un accident. J'ai enterré Angie, puis inventé sa mort au Kenya o nous devions partir le lendemain. J'ai réussi camoufler un homicide involontaire en un crime parfait. Mais j'ai reçu ce matin le premier avertissement d'un maître chanteur. On me tient. Je dois donc partir pour le Kenya pour y bâtir un alibi et justifier chaque minute que j'aurais passée l-bas avec Angie. Je joue ma vie...
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11,04 €
11,62 €