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Bike and Style, Stars and Stories
Like no other mode of transport, the motorbike stands for freedom, rebellion, unlimited speed, and above all else, personal adventure. This lavishly illustrated book is an homage and a guide at the same time. It explores the fascinating world of motorcycles with a reliable sense of style. It presents the most popular bike classics, gear and accessories, major races, and racing series, topped off by the most appealing motorbike trips. It comes complete with a collectable ten-inch vinyl of legendary rock classics.
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51,30 €
54,00 €
Catalogue of the Late Roman
Je velkým problémem sbírek archeologické či historické povahy, nejenom mincí, pokud nejsou publikační formou prezentovány odborné veřejnosti. Prezentovat skupinu mincí zveřejněných v tomto katalogu znamená nejen je chránit jako veřejný majetek jedné konkrétní univerzity, ale dát je k dispozici celé vědecké společnosti a tím umožnit pokrok v oblasti historických a numismatických studií. V práci Federica Gambacorty lze proto uvítat významné rozšíření publikovaného numismatického materiálu ve vlastnictví Univerzity Karlovy. Tato práce důstojně navazuje na dílo V. Marka, který před více než čtvrtstoletím podnikl první krok k publikaci univerzitní mincovní sbírky. Oproti původnímu rozhodnutí věnovat se pouze pozdně římským mincím autor do svého zpracování zahrnul rovněž mince byzantské a barbarské.
Tento katalog seznamuje publikum se skupinou mincí, které byly samy o sobě hlavními postavami a svědky doby, kdy byly vytvořeny. Mince narozdíl od jiných kategorií objektů byla používána na všech společenských úrovních a všude dokázala předat srozumitelné informace i těm, kteří neuměli číst. Obrazy na nich zpodobených vládnoucích císařů, členů císařské rodiny, dědiců a ručitelů kontinuity a stálosti říše tyto osoby umožňují rozpoznat a představují vhodné modely k napodobení u poddaných všech tříd. Jiná vyobrazení na reverzu mají za účel uklidňovat uživatele ohledně úsilí císaře o zajištění míru, solidnosti institucí, neporušenosti hranic. V poslední fázi říše se množí legendy oslavující vítěze císařů, slávu Římanů, bezpečnost státu, obnovu státu, zdraví státu a concordie císařů s vyobrazením Říma na trůně a se symboly moci. Typy a legendy na mincích nás informují o sociálních a náboženských změnách, které proběhly ve struktuře římské říše v době od Konstantina Velikého a dále. Byzantské mince a mince vyráběné Ostrogóty v Itálii v posledním století výroby mincí před krizí, která v západní části starého římského impéria způsobí zmizení mince, se prakticky od mincí římských neliší.
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11,61 €
12,22 €
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Dublin Foundation
Edward Rutherfurd's great Irish epic reveals the story of the people of Ireland through the focal point of the island's capital city. The epic begins in pre-Christian Ireland during the reign of the fierce and powerful High Kings at Tara, with the tale of two lovers, the princely Conall and the ravishing Deirdre, whose travails echo the ancient Celtic legend of Cuchulainn. From this stirring beginning, Rutherfurd takes the reader on a graphically realised journey through the centuries. Through the interlocking stories of a powerfully-imagined cast of characters - druids and chieftains, monks and smugglers, merchants and mercenaries, noblewomen, rebels and cowards - we see Ireland through the lens of its greatest city.
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10,57 €
11,13 €
Hitler and Film
An exposé of Hitler’s relationship with film and his influence on the film industry
A presence in Third Reich cinema, Adolf Hitler also personally financed, ordered, and censored films and newsreels and engaged in complex relationships with their stars and directors. Here, Bill Niven offers a powerful argument for reconsidering Hitler’s fascination with film as a means to further the Nazi agenda.
In this first English-language work to fully explore Hitler’s influence on and relationship with film in Nazi Germany, the author calls on a broad array of archival sources. Arguing that Hitler was as central to the Nazi film industry as Goebbels, Niven also explores Hitler’s representation in Third Reich cinema, personally and through films focusing on historical figures with whom he was associated, and how Hitler’s vision for the medium went far beyond “straight propaganda.” He aimed to raise documentary film to a powerful art form rivaling architecture in its ability to reach the masses.
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32,25 €
33,95 €
Turned On
The idea of the seductive sex robot is the stuff of myth, legend and science fiction. From the ancient Greeks to twenty-first century movies, robots in human form have captured our imagination, our hopes and our fears. But beyond the fantasies there are real and fundamental questions about our relationship with technology as it moves into the realm of robotics.
Sexual activity is central to our very existence; it shapes how we think, how we act and how we live. With advances in technology come machines that may one day think independently. What will happen to us when we form close relationships with these intelligent systems? Sex robots are here, and here to stay, and more are coming.
Turned Onexplores how the emerging and future development of sexual companion robots might affect us, and the society in which we live. It explores the social changes arising from emerging technologies, and our relationships with the machines that may someday care for us and about us. Computer scientist and sex robot expert Kate Devlin will be our guide as we seek to understand how this technology is developing.
Starting with a history of the artificial sexual companion, she'll explore the 'modern' robot versus the robot servants we were promised by twentieth century sci-fi, and will delved into our own psychology: how does desire affect our own behaviour, and can we become attached to an inanimate object? The book will answer all the questions you've ever had about sex robots, as well as the ones you haven't thought of yet.
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15,68 €
16,50 €
Mozgástér
Verity Jane, egy tehetséges AppSzelídítő elvállalja egy új termék bétatesztelését. Egy digitális asszisztensről van szó, amelyet egy szokványos kinézetű szemüvegen keresztül lehet elérni. A szemüvegben lévő, lefegyverzően emberi MI – vagy, ahogy magát hívja: Eunice – összerak magának egy arcot, egy töredékes múltat, és ravaszul alkalmazza a katonai stratégiákat. Amikor Verity rájön, hogy a titokzatos új munkaadói még nem tudják, Eunice valójában milyen erős és értékes, ösztönösen úgy dönt, hogy inkább ne is tudjanak róla.
Eközben egy évszázaddal később Londonban, egy egész más idővonalon Wilf Netherton a főnyeremény néven közismert, lassú és folyamatos apokalipszis túlélői között dolgozik. A főnöke, a legendás Ainsley Lowbeer képes belenézni az alternatív múltakba, és más irányba terelni őket, mint amerre tartanak. A mostani projektje Verityről és Eunice-ről szól. Wilf tudja, amit Verity és Eunice még nem: küszöbön áll a világuk főnyereménye, és mindketten nagy szerepre hivatottak.
William Gibson tudományos-fantasztikus krimijét napjaink eseményei ihlették, de mégis alternatív világban játszódik, ahol például nem Trump nyert az elnökválasztáson, és nem történt meg a Brexit. Ennek ellenére az emberiség problémái – klímaváltozás, gazdasági kihívások, járványok – igenis valósak maradtak, és olyan jövőt tár elénk, aminek megalkotására csak ő képes.
Predaj skončil
8,78 €
Dig If You Will The Picture
Dig If U Will The Picture is a portrait of The Artist who will be remembered by many as the most seductive and enigmatic pop star of his generation. A year after Prince's death at the age of 57, acclaimed writer Ben Greenman brilliantly anatomizes the star's dramatic career and an aesthetic that at times seemed otherworldly.In thematically structured chapters that blend critical consideration of Prince's art with the author's personal connection to the music, this is a fitting memorial to a legendary performer: monumental, yet deeply intimate. Drawing on over 40 studio albums, a repertoire of 2,000 plus live shows, and close analysis of the unreleased highlights of the Vault, Dig If U Will the Picture is the definitive book on Prince's work.
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20,85 €
21,95 €
The Story of King Arthur and His Knights
In these wonderfully illustrated tales, renowned storyteller Howard Pyle carries us back to the enchanting world of King Arthur and his Round Table. The book chronicles the adventures of Arthur as he draws the sword Excalibur from the anvil, proving his right to the throne, and as he courts and wins the heart of Guinevere. Later he suffers the treachery of the wicked Morgana le Fay and witnesses the tragic fate of the Enchanter Merlin. In Pyle s classic retelling, the legends come alive in unsurpassed vividness. More powerful than any of Merlin s spells, The Story of King Arthur and His Knights has enthralled and delighted generations of readers fascinated by chivalry, magic, and the unforgettable drama of medieval times."
Vonatok
Ez a gazdagon illusztrált könyv a legendás típusokon és részletes térképeken keresztül mutatja be a vasúti közlekedés és szállítás történetét Stephenson Rocketjétől a legmodernebb szupervonatokig.
Ismerje meg a síneket és vonatokat tervező és megépítő úttörőket, akik örökre megváltoztatták a szállítás és közlekedés világát
Gazdagon illusztrálva mutatjuk be a sikeres és kudarcot vallott gőzmozdonyokat az 1830-as évektől a 20. századig
Részletes rajzokkal szemléltetjük a nagy vasútvonalak építése mögött rejlő elképesztő mérnöki teljesítményeket
Bemutatjuk a gőzhajtásos korszak után világszerte gyártott leghíresebb mozdonyokat és vonatokat
Lenyűgöző képgalériák az első személyszállító vonatoktól a legmodernebb városi tömegközlekedési eszközökig
Szupervonatok - a vonatok legújabb generációja, amely túllépte a 320 km/h-s sebességhatárt
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12,23 €
12,87 €
Lacná kniha Oscar et la Dame Rose (-70%)
Voici les lettres adressées a Dieu par un enfant de dix ans. Elles ont été retrouvées par Mamie Rose, la « dame rose » qui vient lui rendre visite a l'hôpital pour enfants. Elles décrivent douze jours de la vie d'Oscar, douze jours cocasses et poétiques, douze jours pleins de personnages drôles et émouvants. Ces douze jours seront peut-etre les douze derniers. Mais, grâce a Mamie Rose qui noue avec Oscar un tres fort lien d'amour, ces douze jours deviendront légende.
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4,14 €
13,80 €
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BMW
The sign of the white and blue propeller circle has signified BMW since the 1930s: sporty, dynamic, radiating brilliance, with timeless elegance and countless successes in the German touring car championships, as well as in Formula 2 and Formula 1 racing. The mention of BMW brings to mind legendary cars like the pre-war 328, the 507 from the 1950s, or the M1 of the 1970s. But the name BMW also stands for attempts to lend mobility to a wide class of buyers, for example with the Isetta and the 700. In a historical overview, this book first tells the legendary history of the Bavarian automobile firm and goes back to its beginning, the traces of which are lost in the darkness of the First World War. Following this, the new creations of the firm, like the Coupe E92 of the 3 Series, with its integrated feeder arm that delivers the seatbelt to the driver, or the Hydrogen 7, announced as the world's first hydrogen-drive luxury performance automobile for everyday useA , are introduced along with the old models by means of articles and excellent colour photography.
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17,05 €
17,95 €
Knightfall Omnibus 2
A new Batman’s deadly crusade against the criminals of Gotham City begins! Bruce Wayne, battle-broken and out of commission after his epic showdown with Gotham’s famous villain Bane, has appointed a new Dark Knight to keep the bad guys at bay. Jean-Paul Valley (a.k.a. Azrael) has assumed the role of the caped crusader, but without Bruce’s integrity as a calming influence, Jean-Paul is swiftly getting out of hand, alienating both Robin and Commissioner Gordon.
Meanwhile, the hulking baddie Bane is still on the loose, while new villainous foes are introduced onto the battlefield that is Gotham, including master marksman Mekros and sinister sniper Gunhawk. Also, watch out for the return of familiar faces such as the serial killer Abattoir and, of course, the eerily jovial Joker.
Can the new Dark Knight face these nefarious challenges without Bruce Wayne and Robin? Might his violent manner of crime-fighting permanently cripple the already beleaguered Gotham?
BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL OMNIBUS VOLUME 2: KNIGHTQUEST includes the best-selling story lines “The Crusade” and “The Search” from BATMAN #501-508, BATMAN LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #59-61, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #19-27, CATWOMAN #6-7 DETECTIVE COMICS #667-675, JUSTICE LEAGUE TASK FORCE #5-6, ROBIN #1-2 and 7, and SHOWCASE ’94 #7.
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93,01 €
97,90 €
The New Girl
Now you see her. Now you don’t. THE NEW GIRL. A thriller of deception, betrayal, and vengeance.
She was covered from head to toe in expensive wool and plaid, the sort of stuff one saw at the Burberry boutique in Harrods. She carried a leather bookbag rather than a nylon backpack. Her patent leather ballet slippers were glossy and bright. She was proper, the new girl, modest. But there was something else about her …
At an exclusive private school in Switzerland, mystery surrounds the identity of the beautiful raven-haired girl who arrives each morning in a motorcade fit for a head of state. She is said to be the daughter of a wealthy international businessman. In truth, her father is Khalid bin Mohammed, the much-maligned crown prince of Saudi Arabia. Once celebrated for his daring social and religious reforms, he is now reviled for his role in the murder of a dissident journalist. And when his only child is brutally kidnapped, he turns to the one man he can trust to find her before it is too late.
What’s done cannot be undone …
Gabriel Allon, the legendary chief of Israeli intelligence, has spent most of his life fighting terrorists, including the murderous jihadists financed by Saudi Arabia. Prince Khalid—or KBM, as he is known—has pledged to finally break the bond between the Kingdom and radical Islam. For that reason alone, Gabriel regards him as a valuable if flawed partner. Together they will become unlikely allies in a deadly secret war for control of the Middle East. The life of a child, and the throne of Saudi Arabia, hang in the balance. Both men have made their share of enemies. And both have everything to lose.
Filled with dark humor, breathtaking twists of plot, and an unforgettable cast of characters, The New Girl is both a thrilling, page-turning tale of entertainment and a sophisticated study of political alliances and great-power rivalries in a dangerous world. And it is once again proof that Gabriel Allon is “one of fiction’s greatest spies” (Kirkus) and Daniel Silva is “quite simply the best” (Kansas City Star) writer of foreign intrigue and suspense at work today.
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9,45 €
9,95 €
The Triumph of the Dwarves
The Dwarves are back! Germany's Number One bestselling author returns to his best-loved series. After decades of occupation by the alfar, the dark elves have been defeated and peace has finally been declared. But the nations still distrust each other, and when a child is found in the Grey Mountains who speaks the language of the alfar, the dwarves believe this little girl heralds a new threat.
And they will be right - just not in the way they thought. Under the orders of Ireheart, now High King of the dwarves, a small delegation is sent to search for Tungdil Goldhand, the true High King, who many believe dead. Against all odds, Tungdil has survived his mission to the terrifying realm of Phondrason.
But is he truly the legendary hero of the dwarves, or an impostor at the heart of a deeper conspiracy?And does he realise that the fiends from Phondrason themselves aren't far behind . . .
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12,30 €
12,95 €
American Gods
A special illustrated edition of American Gods by bestselling storytelling legend, Neil Gaiman. A dark and gripping epic that will thrill Games of Thrones devotees and Terry Pratchett fans alike. Illustrations by celebrated artist Daniel Egneus. 'Original, engrossing, and endlessly inventive' - George R. R. Martin. If you are to survive, you must believe. Shadow Moon has served his time. But hours before his release from prison, his beloved wife is killed in a freak accident. Dazed, he boards a plane home where he meets the enigmatic Mr Wednesday, who professes both to know Shadow and to be king of America. Together they embark on a profoundly strange road trip across the USA, encountering a kaleidoscopic cast of characters along the way. Yet all around them a storm threatens to break. The war has already begun, an epic struggle for the very soul of America, and Shadow is standing squarely in its path.
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25,18 €
26,50 €
Anansi Boys
A special illustrated edition of Anansi Boys by bestselling storytelling legend, Neil Gaiman. A kaleidoscopic journey deep into myth that will thrill Games of Thrones devotees and Terry Pratchett fans alike. Illustrations by celebrated artist Daniel Egneus. 'Exhilarating and terrifying' - Independent If you need him, just tell a spider. He'll come running. Fat Charlie Nancy used to have a normal life. But that all changes the moment his estranged father drops dead in a karaoke bar, leaving a trail of chaos in his wake. Fat Charlie didn't know his dad was a god. He certainly didn't know he was Anansi the trickster spider-god, lord of rebellion and disorder. He didn't know he had a brother, either. Now his brother, Spider, is on his doorstep trying to take over his life, flat and fiancee. And Fat Charlie's going to have to resort to something drastic - and dangerous - to get back on track.
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25,18 €
26,50 €
The Mystery Of Three Quarters: The New Hercule Poirot Mystery
The world's most beloved detective, Hercule Poirot - the legendary star of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express and most recently The Monogram Murders and Closed Casket-returns in a stylish, diabolically clever mystery set in 1930's London.
Returning home after lunch one day, Hercule Poirot finds an angry woman waiting outside his front door. She demands to know why Poirot has sent her a letter accusing her of the murder of Barnabas Pandy, a man she has neither heard of nor ever met.
Poirot has also never heard of a Barnabas Pandy, and has accused nobody of murder. Shaken, he goes inside, only to find that he has a visitor waiting for him - a man who also claims also to have received a letter from Poirot that morning, accusing him of the murder of Barnabas Pandy...
Poirot wonders how many more letters of this sort have been sent in his name. Who sent them, and why? More importantly, who is Barnabas Pandy, is he dead, and, if so, was he murdered? And can Poirot find out the answers without putting more lives in danger?
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14,73 €
15,50 €
Dóra, a felfedező - Dóra feldíszíti a karácsonyfát!
Mindjárt itt a Karácsony! Dóra és Csizi fel szeretnék ékesíteni a fenyőfát, azonban nem találnak elegendő karácsonyi díszt. Segíts nekik, hogy övék lehessen idén a legszebb karácsonyfa!
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4,24 €
4,46 €
Családi recept
Laura számára a családja a legfontosabb: az otthonát a gyermekei nevetése és a készülő finomságok illata tölti be. Így aztán aggódva várja, hogy a lányai kirepüljenek a családi fészekből. Amikor pedig a házassága is válságba kerül, az asszony lába alól végleg kicsúszik a talaj. Kedvenc hobbijában, a főzésben lel vigaszra: a nagymamája második világháborúból megmaradt receptkönyvét kezdi tanulmányozni. Házias fogásaival és zseniális lekvárjaival már eddig is kisebb hírnévre tett szert a környéken, a receptgyűjtemény hatására azonban olyan ötlete támad, amely óriási sikert és egy új életcélt jelenthet számára. De vajon mindez elegendő ahhoz, hogy újra megtalálja önmagát és a megbocsátáshoz vezető utat?
Vypredané
9,17 €
9,65 €