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Empireworld
From the award-winning author of Empireland – the book that started a national conversation about how we talk about race and imperial history in Britain – a ground-breaking exploration of how British empire has shaped the world we live in today.
Empireland examined imperialism's lasting impact on Britain. Empireworld traces the legacies of British empire across the globe.
2.6 billion people are inhabitants of former British colonies. The empire's influence upon the quarter of the planet it occupied, and its gravitational influence upon the world outside it, has been profound: from the spread of Christianity by missionaries, to nearly 1 in 3 driving on the left side of the road, to the origins of international law. Yet Britain's idea of its imperial history and the world's experience of it are two very different things.
In Empireworld, award-winning author and journalist, Sathnam Sanghera extends his examination of British imperial legacies beyond Britain. With an inimitable combination of wit, political insight and personal honesty, he explores the international legacies of British empire – from the creation of tea plantations across the globe, to environmental destruction, conservation, and the imperial connotations of Royal tours. His journey takes him from Barbados and Mauritius to India and Nigeria and beyond. In doing so, Sanghera demonstrates just how deeply British imperialism is baked into our world. And why it’s time Britain was finally honest with itself about empire.
The Great Divide
A breathtaking historical novel following the incredible construction of the Panama Canal and casting light on the unsung people who lived and laboured in its shadow - by acclaimed author Cristina Henriquez.
It is said that the Canal will be the greatest feat of engineering in history. But first, it must be built.
Ada Bunting, a bold sixteen-year-old from Barbados, arrives alone in Panama as a stowaway alongside thousands of other West Indians seeking work in the grand building project of the Canal. Francisco, a local fisherman, resents the foreign nations clamouring for a slice of his country, but nothing is more upsetting for him than his son Omar's decision to work as a digger. For Omar, whose upbringing was quiet and lonely, this job offers a chance to finally find connection and independence. Scientist John Oswald has come from further afield. He has journeyed to Panama in pursuit of one goal: eliminating malaria. But everything hangs in the balance as his wife Marian falls ill herself.
When John witnesses an act of bravery and compassion from Ada one day, he hires her on the spot as a caregiver for his wife. This fateful decision sets in motion a sweeping tale of ambition, loyalty, and sacrifice.
Breathtaking and impossible to put down, The Great Divide explores the lives of the labourers, fishmongers, journalists, protesters, doctors and soothsayers who lived alongside the construction of the Canal - those rarely acknowledged by history even as they carved out its course.
The Oxford Companion to Wine
Everything you could possibly want to know about wine, in one fully up-to-date A-Z volume!
The Oxford Companion to Wine is a uniquely comprehensive and in-depth A-Z reference book on every aspect of wine: more than 4,000 entries covering topics from history through geography, geology, soil science, viticulture, winemaking, packaging, academia, technology, and regulations to people and places, tasting, writing, and the language of wine. The system of cross-references takes the reader from one entry to another, showing how all these topics are interconnected in the fascinating story of wine in its most traditional and modern forms.
This new fifth edition, which benefits from the knowledge and experience of over one hundred new contributors, all experts in their field or geographical region, is expanded by 272 new entries, and every existing entry has been reviewed, updated, and polished. The text is more international than ever, written for wine lovers of every persuasion, including those who love wine but want to know more in order to increase their enjoyment of this endlessly fascinating liquid, and those who are intent on studying wine, professionally or privately. This is a huge treasure trove of knowledge, for the first time breaking the barrier of one million words, but the alphabetical format and the links between the entries make it easily navigable, and the language, while not shying away from complex science, is intended to open the door to every curious reader looking for answers on every question they have ever wanted to ask about wine.
Vér és pezsgő - Robert Capa élete és kora
A Park Könyvkiadó 2006-ban jelentette meg Robert Capa Kissé elmosódva című, több mint 100 képet tartalmazó regényes önéletrajzát, mielőtt a magyar állam megvásárolta volna a fotográfus mestergyűjteményét. Ezután John Steinbeck Orosz naplója és Irvin Shaw Izraeli riportok című kötete következett Capa 70, illetve 94 fotójával.
A rövid életű, de sokat megélt fényképészről számos életrajz született, a Vér és pezsgő című kötetében ezúttal Alex Kershaw tesz kísérletet arra, hogy megfejtse a 20. század egyik legendás alakjának titkát.
Alex Kershaw (1966) író, újságíró Angliában született, tanulmányait az Oxfordi Egyetemen végezte. 1994 óta az Egyesült Államokban él. A The Guardian, a The Sunday Times Magazine és az Observer rendszeres szerzőjeként számos híres fotóriporterrel állt közeli munkakapcsolatban. Fő érdeklődési területe a második világháború története, erről a témáról eddig 9 sikeres dokumentumregényt publikált.
Das Haus an der Düne
Während ihres Urlaubs in dem Küstenstädtchen St. Loo lernen Hercule Poirot und Captain Hastings die junge Nick Buckley kennen, Erbin eines großen alten Hauses mit Seeblick. Auf das Leben des jungen Mädchen werden immer wieder Anschläge ausgeführt, denen s
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Legenda o grófovi Zrínskom II.
Zrínskeho legendu a postavu grófa Mikuláša Šubića Zrínskeho (1508 - 1566) osvetľuje autor v kontexte slovensko-chorvátskych vzťahov - preto aj v úvode Chrestomatie, ktorá je relatívne samostatnou časťou diela, na primárnu charakteristiku chorvátskeho a slovanského hrdinu používa text slovensko-chorvátskeho dejateľa Štefana Moysesa, ktorý je jedným zo symbolov spolupráce našich národov. Pre túto knihu nie je nepostatné to, že Moyses stať písal v Záhrebe na posilnenie ideovej bázy chorvátskeho romantizmu, čo znamená, že uvádzal aj fakty a súvislosti, ktoré u iných buď nenachádzame, alebo sú skreslené či marginalizované - preto Moysesov text je aktuálny aj dnes.
Sipario, l´Ultima Avventura di Poirot
Dopo cinquantacinque anni l'anziano Hercule Poirot torna a Styles Court, il luogo dove l'investigatore, con l'aiuto del suo vecchio collaboratore, il capitano Hastings, aveva risolto il suo primo famoso caso di omicidio. Poirot ha voluto incontrare di nuovo Hastings proprio in quella casa, trasformatasi nel frattempo in una raffinata pensione, per rivelargli che tra gli ospiti si nasconde un imprendibile assassino, di cui perň esita a svelare il nome. Infatti, a dimostrare la tesi di Poirot, Styles Court viene funestata da un nuovo delitto, un omicidio cosě misterioso da far sospettare di tutti, persino della figlia di Hastings. Ancora una volta perň il principe degli investigatori, nonostante una grave malattia cardiaca, riesce a risolvere il caso, che coinciderŕ con la sua ultima indagine. Scritto durante la Seconda guerra mondiale, Sipario, l'ultima avventura di Poirot" rimase a lungo nel cassetto della Christie che si decise a pubblicarlo solamente nel 1975, pochi mesi prima della morte. "
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Timeo Danaos a jiné eseje
Spisy 29. Smutek poručíka Borůvky (1966) nebyl první detektivníknížkou, kterou Josef Škvorecký napsal, ale předcházející rományVražda pro štěstí (1962) a Vražda se zárukou (1964), které vznikly vautorské dvojici s Janem Zábranou, podepsal v zájmu jejich snazší cestymezi schvalovacími překážkami jen spoluautor. Povídkový soubor o smutnémkriminalistovi, který nyní vychází již v pátém vydání, zahájil cyklusdalších Škvoreckého detektivek, pokračující sbírkami Hříchy pro páteraKnoxe (1973) a Konec poručíka Borůvky (1975) a uzavřený románem Návratporučíka Borůvky (1981). Jednotlivé příběhy poručíka Borůvky zahrnuté dotéto knížky jsou sice pevně spjaty s dobou svého vzniku, avšakŠkvoreckého vypravěčské kvality, jeho vskutku tvůrčí práce sjazykem a také přirozený půvab *soudružky s drdolem* zajisté zaujmou isoučasné čtenáře.
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Invincible Red Sonja
An unplanned encounter on the high seas leads Red Sonja to a job bodyguarding a soon-to-be-wed princess, but the stakes are even higher, as the nuptules will lead to a lasting peace between two powerful kingdoms. And this is no simple bodyguarding job, as Sonja soon learns; the princess has much growing up to do, there is treachery afoot from within and this is truly a journey of a thousand steps. Magicians, giants, betrayal, armies, strange creatures and one very hot volcano. This one’s got it all!
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Ritual
WINNER OF THE CAROL R. EMBER BOOK PRIZE FOR SCIENTIFIC ANTHROPOLGY
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE
From fire walking to funerals, the hidden science of the rituals that give life meaning
Ritual is perhaps the oldest, and certainly the most enigmatic, thread in human culture. Apparently pointless ceremonies pervade every documented society: from handshakes to hexes, hazings to parades. Before we learned to farm, we were gathering in giant stone temples. And yet, though rituals exist in every culture and can persist nearly unchanged for centuries, their logic has remained a mystery until now.
Today, a fearless new generation of anthropologists is venturing into this shadowy realm. Armed with cutting-edge technology and drawing on discoveries from a huge range of disciplines, they emerge with a powerful new perspective on our place in the world. Join the pathfinding scientist Dimitris Xygalatas on a tour of human culture at its strangest. In coronations, in silent prayer, in fire-walks and in all the bewildering variety of humanity's ritual life, Xygalatas reveals the deep and subtle mechanisms that bind us together.
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And Still I Rise
A new cover reissue of AND STILL I RISE, first published in 1986, from Maya Angelou, one of the most celebrated writers and poets of the world.
A beautiful and inspiring collection of poetry by Maya Angelou, author of I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS and 'a brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman' (BARACK OBAMA).
Maya Angelou's poetry - lyrical and dramatic, exuberant and playful - speaks of love, longing, partings; of Saturday night partying, and the smells and sounds of Southern cities; of freedom and shattered dreams.
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Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 4: Riddle Me This
Riddle me this…when is a criminal not a criminal?
The answer awaits you in Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 4: Riddle Me This!
The Riddler is back in Gotham City in a big way, becoming a media personality and using his newfound influence to wreak havoc on the Dark Knight. As Batman chases down clues to put an end to the Riddler’s machinations, the clock ticks away for the citizens of Gotham whom Edward Nygma has placed in the line of fire…
Then, in “Gotham Girl, Interrupted,” the superpowered Claire Clover returns to the city that helped ruin her life…to get psychiatric treatment at the new Arkham Tower. But when a murder mystery rocks Gotham Girl’s newfound semblance of normalcy, she finds someone unexpected at the heart of the crime…herself.
Brought to you by writers MARIKO TAMAKI, NADIA SHAMMAS, and SINA GRACE with artists IVAN REIS (Green Lantern), DANNY MIKI (Spawn, Eternals, Moon Knight), and DAVID LAPHAM (Deadpool Max, Fables).
Collects Detective Comics #1059-1061!
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One Enchanted Evening
Step into the world of Katie Fforde where love, romance and the happiest of happy endings are just around the corner. The new novel by the number one bestselling author and queen of feel-good romance.
Ever since she can remember, Meg has wanted to be a professional cook.
But it's 1966, and in restaurant kitchens all over England it is still a man's world.
Then she gets a call from her mother who is running a small hotel in Dorset.
There's an important banqueting event coming up. She needs help and she needs it now!
When Meg arrives, the hotel seems stuck in the past. But she loves a challenge, and sets to work.
Then Justin, the son of the hotel owner, appears, determined to take over the running of the kitchen.
Infuriated, Meg is determined to keep cooking - and soon sparks between them begin to fly.
Will their differences be a recipe for disaster? After all, the course of true love never did run smooth...
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Sri Lanka
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Sri Lanka is your in-depth guide to the very best of this beautiful and diverse country.
Explore Sri Lanka region-by-region, from Colombo and the beaches on its idyllic west coast to Kandy and the Hill Country to Jaffna and the north. Visit Yala National Park to see wildlife, play a game of cricket, and take a pilgrimage to Adam's Peak.
Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Sri Lanka.
- Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance.
- Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights.
- Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums.
- Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area.
- Area maps marked with sights.
- Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation.
- Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights.
- Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations.
With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Sri Lanka truly shows you this country as no one else can.
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Critical Hits
An anthology of essays on video games by some of today's best literary writers
Whether you're an avid gamer, a Twitch subscriber, or just an incidental Subway Surfer, video games have changed the way you interact with the world, and have been part of our lives for over fifty years. Critical Hits is a celebration of play and playfulness, and the lasting impact of videogames.
Composed of sharp, impassioned, and inquisitive essays, this collection begins with an introduction by Carmen Maria Machado and presents video games through the eyes of eighteen writer-gamers as they straddle real and artificial worlds. In games, they find solace from illness and grief, test ideas about language, bodies, race, and technology, and see their experiences and identities reflected in-or complicated by-the interactive virtual realities they inhabit.
From a deep dive into "portal fantasy" games by Charlie Jane Anders and a comic by MariNaomi about her time as a video game producer, to the overlaps in gaming and poetry by Stephen Sexton, Critical Hits illuminates fragments of an industry that is wildly popular, grossly misunderstood, and absolutely spellbinding.
The Celtic Myths that Shape the Way We Think
How do myths that were deeply embedded in the customs and beliefs of their original culture find themselves retold and reinterpreted across the world, centuries or even millennia later? Focusing on ten myths that have had the greatest cultural impact and are the most relevant to our lives today, Mark Williams reveals the lasting influence of Celtic mythology, from medieval literature to the modern fantasy genre. Ten chapters recount the myths and explore the lasting influence of legendary figures including King Arthur, the Celtic figure who paradoxically became the archetypal English national hero; Cu Chulainn, the hero of the Tain, Ireland's great medieval epic, who became a symbol of the reborn Irish nation; the Irish and Scottish hero Finn, who as 'Fingal' caught the imagination of Napoleon, Goethe and Mendelssohn; and the Welsh mythical figure Blodeuwedd, magically created from flowers of the oak, who inspired Yeats.
Williams also explores the contentious use of mythic imagery in nationalist ideology, and how characters and concepts from Celtic legends have been relevant to past and present discussions on national identity. His elegantly written retellings capture the beauty of the original myths while also delving deeper into the history of their meanings, offering the reader an intelligent and engaging take on these powerful stories. Beautiful illustrations of the artworks these myths have inspired over the centuries are presented in a colour-plates section and in black-and-white within the text.
Mark Williams' mythological expertise and captivating writing style makes this book essential reading for anyone who appreciates the myths that have shaped our artistic and literary canons and continue to inspire today.
With 77 illustrations
Wolverine: Weapon X Deluxe Edition
WOLVERINE: WEAPON X is the character-defining origin of the man known only as Logan. Written and illustrated by auteur creator and master storyteller Barry Windsor-Smith, it is undeniably one of the greatest Wolverine stories ever told.
After being taken hostage by an experimental Canadian military-science outfit, Logan is transformed into Weapon X, an unstoppable killing machine with an indestructible adamantium skeleton and razor-sharp claws. But Weapon X cannot be contained by his captors - and trapped in their lab with the monster they have made, they will face his feral wrath! It's a psychedelic horror story in the mold of Frankenstein, restored from original art and print sources for this stunning deluxe edition!
Collecting material from MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) #72-84, plus UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #205 and material from WOLVERINE (1988) #166.
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves: The Road to Neverwinter
Discover the thrilling origin stories of the bard Edgin, the barbarian Holga, and their whole adventuring party in this official prequel to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
Edgin Darvis’s life is a mess. All that he has left are his lute, his dashing good looks, and his daughter, Kira. After a chance encounter with badass bruiser Holga, Edgin is forced to take a hard look at his bad choices. But the road to redemption is long and paved with unforeseen expenses. Fortunately, the world is full of rich fools begging to be parted from their money.
And so Edgin and Holga do what any sensible entrepreneurs would do—they form a crew.
Joined by the charming rogue Forge Fitzwilliam and Simon, a sorcerer with an intense inferiority complex, the team sets out to line their pockets with both well-earned and ill-gotten gold. Together, Edgin’s crew battles monsters across the realms: gnoll raiders, fey witches, and more fall beneath their sharp weapons and sharper wit. But when they encounter a new, more sophisticated villain, keen blades and piercing blue eyes may not be enough.
Their target? Torlinn Shrake, a wealthy eccentric known for abusing his servants and hosting lavish parties.
The plan? Play dress-up, sneak into the Shrake estate, and fill their pockets with as much loot as they can carry.
The catch? Shrake is hiding a terrible secret: one that could endanger the lives of everyone Edgin has come to care for—even if the loot is too good to pass up.
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The Double Life of Bob Dylan Volume 2: 1966-2021
The second volume of Clinton Heylin's magisterial biography takes us from Dylan's 1966 motorcycle accident to the present day. We meet a man who is determined to confound expectations; yet whatever he does only seems to confirm his iconic status to fans and critics alike.
There are peaks and troughs. Long periods of writer's block are followed by sudden bursts of creativity that produce some of the best work of his career, including perhaps his most celebrated album, 1975's Blood On The Tracks. There is the unpredictable recording process, with Dylan often including on his albums the worst takes and leaving off the best songs altogether. On the Neverending Tour he reinvents his songbook on a nightly basis, at times without recognition. Then there are the albums and songs that reveal the genius of an artist whose lyrics draw on centuries of American culture but who refuses to be shackled to his own past.
Today his voice is almost unrecognisable from his 1960s peak, and the man whose songs had been devoted to dissecting his romantic relationships has become focused on mortality, solitude and getting old. Yet his albums continue to top the charts, 2020's Rough And Rowdy Ways being his fourth No. 1 album of the twenty-first century.
There is no other living artist whose creative output has remained constantly intriguing, often baffling, sometimes infuriating but always fascinating for over sixty years. Clinton Heylin's definitive, scrupulously researched and revelatory life, based on unprecedented access to the official Tulsa archive and other new sources, paints the fullest and brightest portrait yet of an iconic figure that has defined contemporary culture.
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