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The Nightingale (EN)
A long time ago, the Emperor of China lived in a magnificent palace made of fine china and surrounded by a splendid garden that was so big that even the gardener did not know it all. One day, the Emperor read a book that told him that most marvellous bird was the nightingale and so he asked his court to find him one because he wanted to hear it sing that very evening.
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Green: The Story of Plant Life on Our Planet
A magnificent look at the science of plants from the internationally bestselling and multi award-winning team behind Tiny, Lots and Grow.
This tree doesn't look like it's doing very much: it just stands there in the sunlight, big and GREEN. But this tree is busy... Starting with the secret workings of a tree, this book transports readers billions of years into the past; back to the moment when plant life first appeared on our planet. Covering its evolution, the steady emergence of fossil fuels and the extraordinary communities of plants around the world today, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton combine essential biology with a powerful message - a call to protect the most precious colour on Earth ... GREEN.
Stitch
Stitch is not a monster - he's a creation.
He and his friend Henry Oaf were brought to life by the genius Professor Hardacre, and have spent all their days in a castle deep in the woods, far from humankind. But when the Professor dies and his pompous nephew comes to take over the laboratory, they soon find out that his sights are set not on scientific discovery, but personal glory. And Henry is his next experiment.
Can Stitch and Henry escape his clutches and make their way in a world they were never built for - and may never be ready for them?
A magnificent gothic adventure full of heart for age 8+
Culture
Can anyone really own a culture? This magnificent account argues that the story of global civilisations is one of mixing, sharing, and borrowing.
It shows how art forms have crisscrossed continents over centuries to produce masterpieces. From Nefertiti's lost city and the Islamic Golden Age to twentieth century Nigerian theatre and Modernist poetry, Martin Puchner explores how contact between different peoples has driven artistic innovation in every era - whilst cultural policing and purism have more often undermined the very societies they tried to protect.
Travelling through Classical Greece, Ashoka's India, Tang dynasty China, and many other epochs, this triumphal new history reveals the crossing points which have not only inspired the humanities, but which have made us human.
Lacná kniha Henry: Virtuous Prince (-70%)
'Writing with a mixture of tabloid verve and original scholarship, peppering every page with pungent wit and yet never skimping on the detail!the best political history of the reign of Henry VII so far!Starkey shows more vividly than any previous historian!eye-catching detail!for its extraordinary insights into the smouldering embers of the Wars of the Roses, Henry: Virtuous Prince" is masterly. As a biography of England's most celebrated king, it's an outstanding overture.' John Guy, Sunday Times (Editor's Choice) 'If you like Henry VIII, this is what you'll like.' Tim Martin, Daily Telegraph (Books of the Year) 'Starkey gives us an unexpectedly fresh-faced Henry VIII in his breezy biography.' Dominic Sandbrook, Daily Telegraph (Books of the Year) 'It is brilliant, beady-eyed history, and every page of it has an intimate fascination!Starkey has eschewed the easy wisdom of hindsight!his strength is that he questions everything!he seeks fresh evidence...his writing is uncluttered and conversational, and he cuts through the back-story!with grace, clarity and wit!accessible and entertaining.' Guardian 'This book!demonstrates his scholarship, supremely confident grasp of the period and authorial panache!fascinating.' Daily Mail 'It has an immense amount to offer the general reader...there are several little gems of brand new information!David Starkey has produced the most careful as well as the most colourful study of the young Henry for a long time, and perhaps of all time.' Independent on Sunday 'What Starkey has produced, considering his own unrivalled command of the subject, and its vast literature, is a miracle of condensation.' Sunday Telegraph 'The book is full of delicious detail.' Evening Standard 'Starkey is a wonderfully lucid writer.' Independent 'Starkey's picture of court life and the government machine is full and always interesting!the fascination of this learned but often light and coloquial biography rests in the hints it offers of the monster Henry would become.' Daily Telegraph 'Starkey writes throughout with the assurance of someone who knows the king better than anyone else!there are many parts of the book I relished!compelling.' Observer 'David Starkey's biography!does full justice to one of the most magnificent monarchs of them all. A marvellous book, filled with interesting detail, it succeeds both in informing the student and entertaining the more recreational reader!Starkey stands head and shoulders above historians. His prose is scholarly and his stories fascinating!This truly riveting book, masterfully written by Starkey is a must, not only for would-be historians but all who enjoy reading a great story.' Sunday Express 'Full of delicious details!and very good indeed on the reign of Henry VII.' Scotsman 'A breezy, riveting read!while loaded with enough anecdotes to make it a gripping read, this is also a masterful academic work.' Time Out 'This book...is brilliant...eminently readable...here are all the presentational ski
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Roald Dahl: Lift-the-Flap Hide and Seek
It's time for a gloriumptious game of hide and seek with Roald Dahl!
Who's that hiding under the flap? Is it a ginormous giraffe or a friendly giant? Just watch out for the enormous crocodile...
With iconic illustrations from Quentin Blake, this sturdy, colourful lift-the-flap book is the perfect way to introduce the youngest chiddlers to the wonderful world of Roald Dahl.
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Kámen a Bolest
Slavný životopis renesančního sochaře a malíře Michelangela Buonarrotiho v úplné novém elektronickém vydání, doplněném o množství fotografií děl Michelangela Buonarrotiho.
Svým posledním dílem, románem Kámen a bolest, vytvořil někdejší člen Devětsilu jedno z vrcholných děl české historické prózy.
Líčí v něm osudy velikána renesančního umění Michelangela Buonarottiho na pozadí rozsáhlé fresky renesančního života v Itálii a jejího dramatického politického dění. Jeho interpretaci nebylo možno pokrýt jedinou odborností: bylo k ní třeba historika, literárního historika i uměnovědce.
Kniha popisuje život slavného italského sochaře, malíře a architekta Michelangela Buonarrotiho a také politickou a náboženskou atmosféru přelomu 15. a 16. století. V průběhu příběhu se čtenář setká také s dalšími významnými osobnostmi, jako příklad lze uvést Niccola Machiavelliho, Lorenza Magnifica nebo Da Vinciho. Román vykresluje také dobové poměry v církvi, která je pevně spjata se šlechtou a tvoří jakoby její druhou odnož. Církev shromažďuje majetek, území a peníze, její nejvyšší hodnostáři žijí v hříchu (mají např. množství milenek) a obklopují se bohatstvím, zatímco rozpoutávají bouře intrik, které vedou k podvodům, vraždám i k neustálým lokálním válkám.
Příběh románu je postaven na reálných událostech a osobnostech a v některých místech doplněn fikcí. Silnou stránkou románu je promyšlenost a obrazovost. Autor původně plánoval napsat románovou trilogii, avšak stihl dokončit pouze první díl "V zahradách medicejských" a z druhého jménem "Papežská mše" existují pouze dvě kapitoly. Příběh končí v okamžiku, kdy je Michelangelovi přibližně 30 let.
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Keď sa žena modlí
Prichádza kniha, ktorá inšpiruje nový príliv modlitieb za uzdravenie a svätosť. Táto dobre načasovaná publikácia ohlasuje radosť z modlitby a bohatstvo milostí, ktoré sú zverené modliacim sa ženám.
Skrze dojímavé osobné príbehy a učenie Cirkvi oslavuje jedenásť katolíckych žien mariánske povolanie žiť život hlbokej modlitby a činov. Môžete ju využiť na osobné obohatenie či v rámci skupinových duchovných obnov, pretože každá kapitola sa končí duchovnými zamysleniami Uvažuj, uplatňuj, modli sa a Múdrosťou svätých žien. V jednotlivých kapitolách jedenásť žien nádherne podčiarkuje význam Eucharistie, Svätého písma a osobu Božej Matky.
Kathleen Beckman, spoluzakladateľka Nadácie modlitieb za kňazov (Foundation of Prayer for Priests), zdôrazňuje podstatu modlitby, najmä na príklade Božej Matky, a delí sa s nami o svoj príbeh, keď sedela zranená a ochromená pred Eucharistiou až do momentu, keď bola zapálená Božou láskou.
Johnnette Benkovic je zakladateľkou a riaditeľkou televízneho programu Women of Gracena stanici EWTN. V úchvatnom vysvetlení príbehu stretnutia Samaritánky s Ježišom pri studni sa osobne prihovára ženskému srdcu a odhaľuje, ako iba Ježiš dokáže dokonale naplniť najhlbšiu potrebu ženy milovať a byť milovaná.
Ronda Chervin, Ph.D., je doktorkou filozofie na univerzite Holy Apostles College and Seminary v meste Cromwell v Connecticute. Rozpráva nám výnimočný príbeh o tom, ako sa napriek tomu, že ju vychovali neveriaci rodičia, stala horlivou katolíčkou a vytrvala, dokonca aj keď niesla nepredstaviteľne ťažký kríž samovraždy vlastného syna.
Pia de Solenni, Ph.D., prodekanka na Augustine Institute, uvádza do praxe svoje teologické skúsenosti a upriamuje našu pozornosť na Sväté písmo a učenie Cirkvi. Delí sa o svoju skúsenosť jedinej dcéry v rodine samých synov, aby nám ukázala, čo modlitba ženy skutočne znamená.
Mary Healy, S.T.D., profesorka Svätého písma v seminári Sacred Heart Major Seminary v Detroite, nám opisuje svoje obrátenie po tom, čo strávila takmer celú noc na adorácii. Vysvetľuje, ako modlitba chvály slúži ako základ jej vlastnej modlitby.
Lisa M. Hendey, zakladateľka a redaktorka Catholicmom.com, si spomína na svoju idylickú mladosť v dobrej katolíckej rodine a na náročné dni, keď sa vydala za nekatolíka. Hovorí tiež o svojom materstve, obrátení svojho manžela a o tom, ako sa naučila vo všetkom vnímať Božiu vernosť.
Joan Lewis, riaditeľka kancelárie v Ríme pre televíznu stanicu EWTN, nám ponúka osobný portrét, ako sa vyvíjal jej rodinný život vrátane zaujímavého manželstva jej rodičov, a nádherne znázorňuje, že modlitba je skutočne najlepším základom pre rodinu. Samozrejme, Joanine praktické skúsenosti okoreňujú celú kapitolu.
Kathryn Jean Lopez, redaktorka časopisu National Review, vám vyrazí dych. Práve na ňu sa totiž pápež Benedikt obrátil, aby podal ďalej odkaz ženám od pápeža Pavla VI., o ktorý sa s nami delí na týchto vynikajúcich stranách.
Marilyn Quirk, zakladateľka medzinárodného združenia žien Magnificat, s nevídanou pokorou rozpráva o tom, ako bola mŕtva v hriechu napriek tomu, že naďalej praktizovala svoju vieru, dala svoje deti do katolíckej školy a navonok si zachovávala zjav nábožnosti. So skutočnou múdrosťou nám Marilyn vysvetľuje, ako si vybudovať autentický život modlitby, bez ktorého nie je možné dosiahnuť jednotu s Ježišom.
Vicki Thorn, zakladateľka projektu Ráchel, sa stretla s utrpením, ktoré postihne len málokoho. Viaceré úmrtia v rodine, potraty, veľmi vážne choroby všetkých jej troch detí a iné. Na niekoľkých stranách sa s čitateľmi delí o to, ako modlitba zázračne viedla ju aj jej vzťahy v týchto temných časoch.
Kelly Wahlquist, zakladateľka projektu WINE: Women in the New Evangelization, nám tiež rozpráva svoj príbeh. Všetko sa začína o tretej hodine ráno v tmavej izbe v dome, keď dokorán otvorila okno svojej duše Niekomu, koho sotva poznala.
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The Forsyte Chronicles, Vol. 3: End of the Chapter (EN)
John Galsworthy’s magnificent trilogy of power and passion chronicles the wealthy Forsyte family. As the disintegrating values of the Victorian era progress to World War I and the political uncertainty of the 1930s, the family’s material and emotional struggles are set within the dwindling status of the affluent middle-classes.
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The Forsyte Chronicles, Vol. 2: A Modern Comedy (EN)
John Galsworthy’s magnificent trilogy of power and passion chronicles the wealthy Forsyte family. As the disintegrating values of the Victorian era progress to World War I and the political uncertainty of the 1930s, the family’s material and emotional struggles are set within the dwindling status of the affluent middle-classes.
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Youth & Heart of Darkness (EN)
In these two magnificent novellas Conrad explores the question of self-discovery through powerful and exciting narratives in Youth, the experienced seaman Marlow tells the story of a young man’s coming of age on his first voyage to the East. While in Heart of Darkness he describes with terrifying depth and vividness the slide into corruption of an idealistic trader – Kurtz, who has become the demi-devil of the Inner Station in the Belgian Congo….
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A Prayer for Love (Barbara Cartland's Pink Collection 98) (EN)
Dalma Wickham, having been in Athens to learn Greek, arrives at a British Steamer to return to London to find that they will not allow her dog, Twi-Twi, on board. Because she is turned away from the British ship, she walks round the quay and sees a most magnificent yacht. While she is admiring it, a bomb goes off at the end of the quay and the seamen leave the yacht to see what has happened.
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The Forsyte Chronicles, Vol. 1: The Forsyte Saga (EN)
John Galsworthy’s magnificent trilogy of power and passion chronicles the wealthy Forsyte family. As the disintegrating values of the Victorian era progress to World War I and the political uncertainty of the 1930s, the family’s material and emotional struggles are set within the dwindling status of the affluent middle-classes.
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The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar: Volume 13
With his victory over the power of Fagrahvél's rune Gjallarhorn, the Call to War, Yuuto has forced the Anti-Steel Clan Alliance Army into retreat. Even as the cheers ring out commemorating this magnificent achievement, he does not let up in the slightest. With great decisiveness, Yuuto orders Sigrún and the Muspell Unit to pursue and destroy their chain of command. The young conqueror continues on his grand campaign, with Yggdrasil's fate in the balance, in this 13th spectacular volume of the ever-popular isekai fantasy series!
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Austria
Stunning Alpine landscapes, sparkling lakes, art-filled palaces - Austria is a blend of pristine nature and high culture. Whether you want to hike in the alps, visit remarkably well-preserved medieval towns or simply indulge in Vienna's decadent café culture, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Austria has to offer.
The beauty of Alpine peaks, idyllic valleys and magnificent waterfalls has long enchanted visitors to Austria and inspired a rich cultural output. You'll see it on the evocative cobblestoned streets and grand boulevards of Austria's cities, where the sounds of Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven fill the air, and magnificent palaces stand shoulder-to-shoulder with modern architectural masterpieces.
Our newly updated guide brings Austria to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. Our updated 2023 travel guide brings Austria to life. DK Eyewitness Austria is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.
Inside DK Eyewitness Austria you will find:
- A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Austria's must-sees and hidden gems.
- Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day.
- Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money.
- Colour-coded chapters to every part of Austria, from Vienna to Syria, Tyrol to Burgenland.
- Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay.
- Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently.
- Covers: Vienna Inner City, North of Mariahilfer Strasse, South of the Ring, Beyond the Centre, Lower Austria and Burgenland, Styria, Upper Austria, Salzburger Land, Tyrol and Vorarlberg, Carinthia and East Tyrol.
Only visiting Vienna? Try our DK Eyewitness Vienna or DK Eyewitness Top 10 Vienna.
A Kiss in the Desert (Barbara Cartland’s Pink Collection 29) (EN)
"The Earl of Bracken is meeting his good friend Captain Charles Kenwood at his Club in St. James’s Street. He has just returned from a visit to Syria where he had been introduced to Sheik Abu Hamid, the owner of the most magnificent Arab horses the Earl has ever seen. They are both keen to buy horses from the Sheik who is reluctant to sell unless his greatest wish can be fulfilled.
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The Conservatory
Elegant and magnificent, conservatories reveal fascinating social, cultural, botanical, and engineering advances as they have evolved across history. First appearing in the eighteenth century as simple structures designed to protect fruit trees and other delicate plants from harsh European winters, conservatories became grand glass houses that spread across the European continent, to the Americas, and ultimately around the world.
Through evocative archival and contemporary photographs, drawings of landmark structures, and graceful, accessible text, The Conservatory celebrates the patrons and designers who advanced the technology and architectural majesty of these light-filled structures. The importance of conservatories continues to grow with efforts to conserve phenomenal plants and their environments.
all about CHALETS
Exclusive living retreats set against the backdrop of majestic peaks, steep slopes and picturesque valleys
The chalet is a building style that enjoys lasting popularity all over the world. Dating back to the herdsman’s hut in the Alpine region, it became a longed-for destination and the most preferred holiday domicile in the 19th century with the emerging fascination with the Alps. Today, architects and designers are primarily inspired by the constantly redefined interplay of sublime nature, traditional architecture, regional building typologies, individual design, and modern formal language that pushes them to reach magnificent creative peaks.
The projects selected for this volume are diverse and remarkably multifaceted: From a traditional construction with a flat gable roof, wide roof overhang, and robust timber façade, to contemporary, thoroughly idiosyncratic interpretations with clear lines, creative choice of materials, and fine details. However, the artful staging of the imposing mountain world in the interior design plays a decisive role among all presented chalets.
Stalin
Winner of the British Book Awards History Book of the Year
Longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize
This thrilling biography of Stalin and his entourage during the terrifying decades of his supreme power transforms our understanding of Stalin as Soviet dictator, Marxist leader and Russian tsar.
Based on groundbreaking research, Simon Sebag Montefiore reveals in captivating detail the fear and betrayal, privilege and debauchery, family life and murderous cruelty of this secret world. Written with extraordinary narrative verve, this magnificent feat of scholarly research has become a classic of modern history writing. Showing how Stalin's triumphs and crimes were the product of his fanatical Marxism and his gifted but flawed character, this is an intimate portrait of a man as complicated and human as he was brutal and chilling.