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Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption
#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King's beloved novella, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption - the basis for the Best Picture Academy Award-nominee The Shawshank Redemption - about an unjustly imprisoned convict who seeks a strangely satisfying revenge, is now available for the first time as a standalone book.
A mesmerizing tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption is one of Stephen King's most beloved and iconic stories, and it helped make Castle Rock a place readers would return to over and over again. Suspenseful, mysterious, and heart-wrenching, this iconic King novella, populated by a cast of unforgettable characters, is about a fiercely compelling convict named Andy Dufresne who is seeking his ultimate revenge.
Originally published in 1982 in the collection Different Seasons (alongside "The Body," "Apt Pupil," and "The Breathing Method"), it was made into the film The Shawshank Redemption in 1994. Starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, this modern classic was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, is one of the most beloved films of all time and is IMDb's top-rated movie of all time.
Lego Chima Loins and Eagles
Not suitable for children under 5 years of age Following in the footsteps of Atlantis and Ninjago comes an incredible new theme from LEGO! You can meet the characters, complete the activities and read the stories. Great fun for all LEGO fans!
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The World of Lore, Volume 3: Dreadful Places
For fans of Neil Gaiman and Welcome to Night Vale, Aaron Mahnke's The World of Lore (based on the popular LORE podcast) explores the chilling truth behind the legendary creatures, peculiar people and horrific places that arouse our deepest fears. For you see, sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction... Volume 3: Dreadful PlacesHumans have an uncanny ability to leave their indelible mark.
Homes can sometimes reflect the characteristics of their occupants and even cities become more and more like living beings after a century or two. So, it's logical to assume that darker deeds, horrible tragedies, and the worst of human nature all might leave a nefarious taint on some of these places. This third book in The World of Lore series will explore dark and dreadful places on land and at sea, places haunted by tragedy and filled with echo es of evil.
These are the stories about cities, and buildings, too, from New Orleans to Louisiana and Richmond, Virginia, as well as infamous places like the Stanley Hotel in Colorado and England's most frightening and brooding castles.
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Maléry s mazlíčky
Všichni muži jsou bestie… nebo si to alespoň myslí Miranda Sweetová. Jako odbornice na poruchy chování zvířat sice umí nahlédnout do myšlení zklamaných dalmatinů a introvertních leguánů, ale nedovede pochopit, proč se muži v jejím životě chovají tak ošklivě. Zvířata jsou zkrátka odvážnější, hodnější a mnohem spolehlivější, a tak se Miranda rozhodne vzdát lásky a raději si otevře vlastní veterinární kliniku, kde může dělat zázraky pro neurotické zvířecí mazlíčky a jejich vděčné majitele.
Ale dokáže celé mužské plémě udržet v patřičných mezích už navždycky? Její nejlepší kamarádka Daisy, nevyléčitelná romantička a strůjkyně svateb, si to nemyslí. A když se na scéně objevuje úžasný fotograf, i Miranda sama si přestává být jistá, jestli se přece jen neukvapila.
Jenže jakmile přestane být ve střehu, začne ji pronásledovat vlastní minulost. A musí si otevřeně přiznat, že se ani ona nechovala vždy tak hezky, jak by se jí líbilo předstírat…
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11,33 €
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Queens of Jerusalem
In 1187 Saladin's armies besieged the holy city of Jerusalem. He had previously annihilated Jerusalem's army at the battle of Hattin, and behind the city's high walls a last-ditch defence was being led by an unlikely trio - including Sibylla, Queen of Jerusalem. They could not resist Saladin, but, if they were lucky, they could negotiate terms that would save the lives of the city's inhabitants.
Queen Sibylla was the last of a line of formidable female rulers in the Crusader States of Outremer. Yet for all the many books written about the Crusades, one aspect is conspicuously absent: the stories of women. Queens and princesses tend to be presented as passive transmitters of land and royal blood. In reality, women ruled, conducted diplomatic negotiations, made military decisions, forged alliances, rebelled, and undertook architectural projects. Sibylla's grandmother Queen Melisende was the first queen to seize real political agency in Jerusalem and rule in her own right. She outmanoeuvred both her husband and son to seize real power in her kingdom, and was a force to be reckoned with in the politics of the medieval Middle East. The lives of her Armenian mother, her three sisters, and their daughters and granddaughters were no less intriguing.
The lives of this trailblazing dynasty of royal women, and the crusading Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, are the focus of Katherine Pangonis's debut book. In QUEENS OF JERUSALEM she explores the role women played in the governing of the Middle East during periods of intense instability, and how they persevered to rule and seize greater power for themselves when the opportunity presented itself.
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13,95 €
Italy
Live la dolce vita and explore Italy’s hidden gems, must-sees, and top experiences.
Whether you want to explore the evocative ruins of an ancient empire, go wine tasting in Tuscany, or sip espresso and watch the world go by on one of the magnificent piazzas, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Italy has to offer.
Inside the pages of this Italy travel guide, you’ll discover:
- Our pick of Italy’s best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay
- Detailed maps and walks make navigating the city easy
-Easy-to-follow itineraries to help you plan your trip
-Expert advice and travel tips to help you get ready, get around, and stay safe
- Color-coded chapters to every part of Italy, from Venice to Rome, and Sicily to Sardinia
- Available in a handy format that is lightweight and portable
Embark on a Latin adventure
Tick Italy off your bucket list and see the best that this culture-rich nation has to offer - from its rich natural beauty to sumptuous food and wine. This updated travel guide combines expert-led insights and detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights with stunning imagery to bring Italy to life.
With more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than anywhere else on Earth, there is no better place to experience the glories of European art and architecture. Witness the refined Renaissance churches of Florence, bask on the unspoiled beaches of Puglia, or ski the spectacular slopes of the Dolomites. There is something for everyone!
DK Eyewitness Italy has been updated regularly to make sure the information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Sticker Encyclopedia Trucks
A fantastic selection of facts and as stunning selection of stickers to keep children entertained for hours!
Did you know there are trucks that can go in the water, trucks big enough to transport space shuttles, and even jet-powered trucks? Well, now you do! In this exciting, fact-filled and interactive encyclopedia, children will learn all about these extreme machines around the world, as well as the trucks they see everyday on the road or at construction sites.
From bulldozers and diggers to monster trucks and driverless vehicles, children will love discovering the details of what these vehicles do, finding the right truck stickers to complete every page, and even creating their own adventurous stories with the scenery pages in the back of the book.
Get stuck into this savvy sticker book to discover:
-Features over 90 trucks, from popular rescue vehicles and building site machines, to tough terrain vehicles and monster trucks
-More than 600 reusable stickers throughout the book
-Text provides facts about a range of trucks and their special features and uses
-Every page is designed for children to add stickers to the page
-Fun feature spreads allow children to create their own scenes using stickers
The highly interactive sticker book format of Sticker Encyclopedia Trucks promotes learning through play, and the "Sticker fun" pages encourage children to revisit their learning about trucks. With more than 600 reusable stickers that can be used to decorate children's belongings, and 90 amazing trucks, this is the perfect sticker book for children aged 5-7, who love trucks and vehicles, doubling up as the ideal gift for parents, carers and relative who want to encourage learning through play in youngsters!
The Facemaker
The poignant story of the visionary surgeon who rebuilt the faces of the First World War's injured heroes, and in the process ushered in the modern era of plastic surgery
From the moment the first machine gun rang out over the Western Front, one thing was clear: mankind's military technology had wildly surpassed its medical capabilities. The war's new weaponry, from tanks to shrapnel, enabled slaughter on an industrial scale, and given the nature of trench warfare, thousands of soldiers sustained facial injuries. Medical advances meant that more survived their wounds than ever before, yet disfigured soldiers did not receive the hero's welcome they deserved.
In The Facemaker, award-winning historian Lindsey Fitzharris tells the astonishing story of the pioneering plastic surgeon Harold Gillies, who dedicated himself to restoring the faces - and the identities - of a brutalized generation. Gillies, a Cambridge-educated New Zealander, became interested in the nascent field of plastic surgery after encountering the human wreckage on the front. Returning to Britain, he established one of the world's first hospitals dedicated entirely to facial reconstruction in Sidcup, south-east England. There, Gillies assembled a unique group of doctors, nurses and artists whose task was to recreate what had been torn apart. At a time when losing a limb made a soldier a hero, but losing a face made him a monster to a society largely intolerant of disfigurement, Gillies restored not just the faces of the wounded but also their spirits.
Meticulously researched and grippingly told, The Facemaker places Gillies's ingenious surgical innovations alongside the poignant stories of soldiers whose lives were wrecked and repaired. The result is a vivid account of how medicine and art can merge, and of what courage and imagination can accomplish in the presence of relentless horror.
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Street Food Revolution
Forget posh, Michelin-star restaurants. Some of the best food around is now being served at affordable prices from pop-up cafes and restored trailers. What we are seeing is a grassroots revolution in British food whose most eminent champion is Richard Johnson. He tells the remarkable stories of the budding entrepreneurs who have chosen wheels over bricks-and-mortar to peddle their wares. From the porridge bar outside Edinburgh castle to the coffee cart on the north coast of Ireland to the banh mi stall in London's East End, these vendors serve up delicious meals that are prepared and cooked right in front of you. The mobilers' stories form the backbone of the book, which is peppered with 60 inspiring recipes from around the world.
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18,99 €
19,99 €
Everyday Sexism
'If Caitlin Moran's How To Be A Womanis the fun-filled manual for female survival in the 21st century, everyday sexism is its more politicised sister' (Independent on Sunday). After experiencing a series of escalating sexist incidents, Laura Bates started theeveryday sexism projectand has gone on to write 'a pioneering analysis of modern day misogyny' (Telegraph). After an astounding response from the wide range of stories that came pouring in from all over the world, the project quickly became one of the biggest social media success stories of the internet. From being harassed and wolf-whistled at on the street, to discrimination in the workplace and serious sexual assault, it is clear that sexism had become normalised. But Bates inspires women to lead a real change and writes this 'extremely powerful book that could, and should, win hearts and minds right across the spectrum' (Financial Times). Often shocking, sometimes amusing and always poignant, everyday sexism is a protest against inequality and a manifesto for change. It's 'a game-changing book, a must-read for every woman' (Cosmopolitan). 'Admirable and culturally transferable. "A storm is coming," writes Bates. After reading this book you'll hope so' (Independent).Welcome to the fourth wave of feminism.
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17,58 €
18,50 €
Saints in Art
Christian saints have been the objects of reverence and fascination throughout the past two millennia. Their likenesses, heroic acts, prayerful lives, and stories of martyrdom have been portrayed frequently in art of diverse media. Without familiarity with the saints and their images and symbols, viewers of art may find it challenging to identify, for example, which saint is represented as a monk with an axe through his head, or a beautiful girl holding a wheel, or a woman carrying her eyes on a plate. From Agatha to Zeno, Francis of Assisi to Mary Magdalene, this is a presentation of the characteristic features of more than 100 saints often encountered in sacred Western art. Each saint is introduced by a practical list of his or her unique attributes. Entries also include notes on the saints' lives and martyrdom and a series of visual references to help the reader recognize these exemplary figures, their histories, and their special devotions. This resource is illustrated with a collection of masterpieces
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Better than Fiction
An exciting new anthology of travel literature featuring international authors including Isabel Allende, Alexander McCall Smith, Joyce Carol Oates and DBC Pierre: Better Than Fiction brings to life the idea that travel and travel stories can inspire, entertain, enlighten and change lives.
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12,83 €
13,50 €
Artificial Intelligence
'If you think you understand AI and all of the related issues, you don't. By the time you finish this exceptionally lucid and riveting book you will breathe more easily and wisely' - Michael Gazzaniga
A leading computer scientist brings human sense to the AI bubble
No recent scientific enterprise has been so alluring, terrifying and filled with extravagant promise and frustrating setbacks as artificial intelligence. Writing with clarity and passion, leading AI researcher Melanie Mitchell offers a captivating account of modern-day artificial intelligence.
Flavoured with personal stories and a twist of humour, Artificial Intelligence illuminates the workings of machines that mimic human learning, perception, language, creativity and common sense. Weaving together advances in AI with cognitive science and philosophy, Mitchell probes the extent to which today's 'smart' machines can actually think or understand, and whether AI even requires such elusive human qualities at all.
Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans provides readers with an accessible and clear-eyed view of the AI landscape, what the field has actually accomplished, how much further it has to go and what it means for all of our futures.
Doctor Who: A Cold Day in Hell
The Seventh Doctor embarks on more thrilling adventures in time and space in this first volume of collected comic strips from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine! This book features eleven amazing stories: "A Cold Day in Hell!," "Redemption!," "The Crossroads of Time," "Claws of the Klathi!," "Culture Shock!," "Keepsake," "Planet of the Dead," "Echoes of the Mogor!," "Time and Tide," "Follow that TARDIS!," and "Invaders from Gantac!" Featuring stunning artwork from John Ridgway, Bryan Hitch, Lee Sullivan, Geoff Senior, John Higgins, and Andy Lanning, plus scripts from Simon Furman, Grant Morrison, Mike Collins, Dan Abnett, and Alan Grant. Includes an Introduction from comic strip editor Richard Starkings, an overview from former DWM editor John Freeman, and a special seven-page commentary section where the writers, artists, and editors reveal the stories behind the strips.
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The Greek Revolution
In the exhausted, repressive years that followed Napoleon's defeat in 1815, there was one cause that came to galvanize countless individuals across Europe and the United States: freedom for Greece.
Mark Mazower's wonderful new book recreates one of the most compelling, unlikely and significant events in the story of modern Europe. In the face of near impossible odds, the people of the villages, valleys and islands of Greece rose up against Sultan Mahmud II and took on the might of the imperial Ottoman armed forces, its Turkish cavalrymen, Albanian foot soldiers and the fearsome Egyptians. Despite the most terrible disasters, they held on until military intervention by Russia, France and Britain finally secured the kingdom of Greece.
Mazower brilliantly brings together the different strands of the story. He takes us into the minds of revolutionary conspirators and the terrors of besieged towns, the stories of itinerant priests, sailors and slaves, ambiguous heroes and defenceless women and children struggling to stay alive amid a conflict of extraordinary brutality. Ranging across the Eastern Mediterranean and far beyond, he explores the central place of the struggle in the making of Romanticism and a new kind of politics that had volunteers flocking from across Europe to die in support of the Greeks. A story of how statesmen came to terms with an even more powerful force than themselves - the force of nationalism - this is above all a book about how people decided to see their world differently and, at an often terrible cost to themselves and their families, changed history.
Anglicko-slovenský, slovensko-anglický - 55000 hesiel
Tento anglicko-slovenský a slovensko-anglický slovník obsahuje približne 55 000 hesiel slovnej zásoby, s cieľom pomôcť používateľovi pri čítaní anglických textov, prekladaní textu z angličtiny do slovenčiny a naopak. Slovník ponúka aj termíny zo spoločenských a prírodných vied, výpočtovej techniky, filozofie a iných vedných odborov.
V časti anglicko-slovenskej ako aj slovensko-anglickej sú heslá zoradené v abecednom poriadku. Frazeologické zvraty sú označené o a vyznačené sú kurzívou. Výslovnosť sa uvádza v hranatých zátvorkách. Slovník je doplnený zoznamom použitých skratiek a zoznamom nepravidelných slovies. Na konci slovníka sa nachádza obrazová príloha typu "WHAT IS WHAT" a stručný výber najpoužívanejších turistických fráz a slov.
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12,58 €
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Spice And Wolf 11 Novel
As with the first Side Colors volume, Side Colors II departs once more from Lawrence and Holo's travels north, taking the reader off the beaten path to explore three exquisite side stories. Remember, it's not so much about the destination, as it is the journey...
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Iron Maiden - Virtual XI CD
KDO: Skupina Iron Maiden patří k nejpopulárnějším reprezentantům britské rockové hudby. V nedávné anketě pořádané u příležitosti královnina diamantového výročí bylo jejich album The Number Of The Beast zvoleno nejlepší britskou deskou posledních šedesáti let. Také v našich končinách se sláva kapely "hvězd dotýká". Opakovaně vyprodávají stadióny, s každým vydavatelským počinem útočí na nejvyšší příčky prodejního žebříčku.
CO: Pokračování reediční kampaně navazující na koncept, který Iron Maiden v roce 2017 připravili ve spolupráci s americkou obchodní sítí Walmart. V třetí vlně si lze samostatně pořídit čtyři alba (Fear Of The Dark, The X Factor, Virtual XI a Brave New World) v remasterované podobě z roku 2015 a též sběratelský box Fear Of The Dark (Collectors). Virtual XI je jedenácté studiové album legendární britské heavy metalové kapely Iron Maiden z roku 1998. Jedná se o druhou desku, na které zpěváka Bruce Dickinsona nahradil Blaze Bayley z Wolfsbane
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1. Futureal (2015 Remaster) [02:55]
2. The Angel and the Gambler (2015 Remaster) [09:52]
3. Lightning Strikes Twice (2015 Remaster) [04:50]
4. The Clansman (2015 Remaster) [08:59]
5. When Two Worlds Collide (2015 Remaster) [06:17]
6. The Educated Fool (2015 Remaster) [06:44]
7. Don't Look to the Eyes of a Stranger (2015 Remaster) [08:03]
8. Como Estais Amigos (2015 Remaster) [05:30]
Bridgerton: The Duke and I
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
The first novel in Julia Quinn's worldwide bestselling Bridgerton novels, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. This is the story of Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke: welcome to the ballrooms of Regency London . . .
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Can there be any greater challenge to London's Ambitious Mamas than an unmarried duke? Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, April 1813
By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend's sister, the lovely - and almost-on-the-shelf - Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of them know the truth - it's all an elaborate plan to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable . . .
Their ruse works like a charm - at first. But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, it's hard to remember that their courtship is a complete sham. Maybe it's his devilish smile, certainly it's the way his eyes seem to burn every time he looks at her. It wasn't the plan, but it seems she's falling for the duke, for real. And amidst the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of London's elite, there is only one certainty: love ignores every rule . . .
Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . .
'Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines' Guardian on the Bridgerton series
'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist. I can't focus on anything else' Stylist
'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly
'A smart, funny touch' Time Magazine
'Like an episode of Downton Abbey mixed with a great rom-com' iBooks Best Books of March
'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist
'A romance readers will not want to put down . . . Hooray Julia!' Romance Reviews Today
'Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance' Romantic Times
'The next best thing to Georgette Heyer' Gloss
'Julia Quinn is one of the best historical romance novelists of our time' Heroes and Heartbreakers
'Quinn excels in writing stories full of joy and delight, where laughter trembles on the edges' Happy Ever After
'Full of wit, charm and smouldering attraction . . . an unputdownable story that I think romance fans will treasure' Harlequin Junkie
'Quinn is incomparable! The latest addition to her beloved Bridgerton series is funny, charming, witty and wildly romantic' RT Book Reviews