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The Napoleon of Notting Hill
The Napoleon of Notting Hill is a novel written by G. K. Chesterton in 1904, set in a nearly-unchanged London in 1984.Though the novel deals with the future, it concentrates not on technology nor on totalitarian government but on a government where no one cares what happens, comparable to Fahrenheit 451 in that respect.The dreary succession of randomly selected Kings of England is broken up when Auberon Quin, who cares for nothing but a good joke, is chosen. To amuse himself, he institutes elaborate costumes for the provosts of the districts of London. All are bored by the King's antics except for one earnest young man who takes the cry for regional pride seriously – Adam Wayne, the eponymous Napoleon of Notting Hill.While the novel is humorous (one instance has the King sitting on top of an omnibus and speaking to it as to a horse: "Forward, my beauty, my Arab," he said, patting the omnibus encouragingly, "fleetest of all thy bounding tribe"), it is also an adventure story: Chesterton is not afraid to let blood be drawn in his battles, fought with sword and halberd in the London streets, and Wayne thinks up a few ingenious strategies; and, finally, the novel is philosophical, considering the value of one man's actions and the virtue of respect for one's enemies.
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The Four White Days
Fred M. White published this fictional story in 1903 about London in the grip of a severe 4-day arctic snow-storm, showing the hardships and consequences for which the city was unprepared, including price gouging and angry mobs.Actually, the "The history of British winters" page at www.netweather.tv shows many severe winters, including this dramatic entry: "25th December 1836, roads impassable, snow depths reached a staggering 5-15 feet in many places, and most astonishingly, drifts of 20-50 feet!" That entry doesn't say where in Great Britain those snowfalls occurred, but this one mentions London: "1885-1886: Snow fell in October, November, December, January, February, March, April and May! London recorded 1ft of snow in 7 hours in early January." Generally in the record, a snowfall of 6 to 12 inches in London would be considered unusually severe. Compare that with the snowfall described in this story.First published in Pearson's Magazine, January 1903 with illustrations by Warwick Goble. Reprinted in Science Fiction By The Rivals Of H.G. Wells, Castle Books, 1979.
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Sepultura - Beneath The Remains (Deluxe) 2LP
KDO: Metalová legenda z Brazílie. Kapelu zformovali v roce 1984 bratři Max a Igor Cavalerové. Zpočátku byla její tvorba ovlivněna hlavně trash metalem a groove metalem, později vstřebala i prvky alternativního metalu, nu metalu, hardcore punku nebo industriálního metalu. Skupina prošla několika personálními změnami, od roku 2006, kdy kapelu opustil Igor Cavalera, v ní nepůsobí žádný ze zakládajících členů. K nejznámějším deskám patří nahrávky Arise (1991), Chaos A.D. (1993) a Roots (1996).
CO: Beneath The Remains je třetí studiové album brazilské death metalové kapely Sepultura z roku 1989. Oproti předchozím dvěma album na něm kapela zdokonalila svůj styl hraní a celkové groove kapely a dnes je deska považována za klasiku thrash metalu. Rozšířená reedice nabízí nově zremasterovanou nahrávku a mejrůznější bonusový materiál včetně dobového koncertu z Německa. K dispozici je na 2CD nebo 2LP.
LP1
1. Beneath the Remains (2020 Remaster) [05:13]
2. Inner Self (2020 Remaster) [05:10]
3. Stronger Than Hate (2020 Remaster) [05:52]
4. Mass Hypnosis (2020 Remaster) [04:26]
5. Sarcastic Existence (2020 Remaster) [04:46]
6. Slaves of Pain (2020 Remaster) [04:03]
7. Lobotomy (2020 Remaster) [04:58]
8. Hungry (2020 Remaster) [04:30]
9. Primitive Future (2020 Remaster) [03:11]
LP2
1. Beneath the Remains (Mixdown) [04:16]
2. Inner Self (Mixdown) [Instrumental] [05:12]
3. Stronger Than Hate (Mixdown) [Instrumental] [05:42]
4. Mass Hypnosis (Mixdown) [04:25]
5. Troops of Doom (Live at Zeppelinhalle, Kaufbeuren, West Germany, 9/22/1989) [03:25]
6. Sarcastic Existence (Mixdown) [Instrumental] [04:55]
7. Slaves Of Pain (Mixdown) [Instrumental] [04:06]
8. Lobotomy (Mixdown) [04:59]
9. Hungry (Mixdown) [Instrumental] [04:32]
10. Primitive Future (Mixdown) [03:10]
When the Sleepers Woke
Only two small groups of people—enemies—survive the vast desolation of the Final War.
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The Gods of Pegana
The book is a series of short stories linked by Dunsany's invented pantheon of deities who dwell in Pegana. It was followed by a further collection Time and the Gods and by some stories in The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories .
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The Sorrows of Satan
The Sorrows of Satan is an 1895 faustian novel by Marie Corelli. It is widely regarded as one of the world's first bestsellers, partly due to an upheaval in the system British libraries used to purchase their books and partly due to its popular appeal. Roundly condemned by critics for Corelli's moralistic and prosaic style it nonetheless had strong supporters in Oscar Wilde and various members of royalty. Widely ignored in literary circles, it is increasingly regarded as an influential fin de siecle text. The book is occasionally subtitled "Or the Strange Experience of one Geoffrey Tempest, Millionaire".
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On the Makaloa Mat
The best Hawaii stories, and among London's best stories overall, including "Shin Bones" and "The Water Baby."
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Brood of the Witch-Queen
There was sincerity in the appeal, spoken in the softest, most silvern tone which he had ever heard. He stood beside the veiled woman, and met the glance of her dark eyes with a consciousness of some magnetic force in the glance which seemed to set his nerves quivering.
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Warrior of the Dawn
From the forest deeps came brutal killers, and Tharn, the Cro-Magnon, vowed that vengeance would be his....
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The Official Downton Abbey Night and Day Book Collection (Cocktails & Tea)
The perfect gift for the Downton Abbey fan! Includes two complete Downton Abbey cookbooks: The Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook and The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Cookbook.
Recreate the style and glamour of life at Downton Abbey with more than 140+ recipes for delectable tea-time treats and sophisticated cocktails in this deluxe slipcased gift set of two popular Downton Abbey cookbooks. Set a tea table fit for the Dowager Countess with the Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook's recipes for classics like English Cream Scones and Chocolate Florentines. Make every night a party with libations from The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book, from Prince of Wales Punch to Ginger Beer to the Corpse Reviver hangover cure. Each title includes fascinating British history, guides to the proper decorum for teatime and cocktail service, gorgeous photographs of food and drink, lifestyle stills from the television series and movie, and character quotes.
Grace - The American Vogue Years
The second and final volume of the collected best work of Vogue editor and international fashion icon Grace Coddington This handsome slipcased edition showcases work of the last fifteen years by legendary Vogue editor Grace Coddington. The book celebrates seventeen of the master photographers with whom Coddington has collaborated - including Steven Meisel, Annie Leibovitz, Craig McDean, David Sims, Mario Testino, and Marcus Piggot and Mert Alas - in a sumptuous compilation of Coddington's most beloved fashion stories.
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A Bird in the Hand
A Heroka story. Aurora Award Finalist story from a multi-award winning author. Lilith Hoyl awakes to find herself a prisoner in a top-secret government laboratory. To win her freedom, all she needs to do...is prove that she's human. If you enjoy shape-shifter and conspiracy stories, you'll enjoy this tale.“It's a very interesting turn-around story, in which our expectations are upended at the last minute. ...a good read, and sadly, far too relevant to our own present world.” —The Billion Light-Year Bookshelf“...great fun to read” —Dreams and Speculations“...has a woman fed chemicals to prove whether she’s human or a shape-shifter ... well worth reading.” —SF Crowsnest Reviews
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The Wheels of Chance
Although H. G. Wells is best known for his science fiction stories he wrote in many genres including history, and social commentaries. The Wheels of Chance was written when the bicycle was beginning to become very popular (1890 -1905) and saw bicycles becoming a part of social changes in England. People could move quickly and rigid class structure was beginning to crumble. This is the story of a down-on-his-luck draper's assistant who takes a second-hand bicycle on a tour through the English countryside. He meets a young woman on the run from her seducer in addition to a string of other amusing characters..
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The Woman in Black
The first of a series of detective novels featuring "gentleman sleuth Philip Trent," later published under the title "Trent's Last Case."
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At the Time Appointed
The fortunes of a young mining engineer who through an accident loses his memory and identity. In his new character and under his new name, the hero lives a new life of struggle and adventure. The volume will be found highly entertaining by those who appreciate a thoroughly good story.
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Memories of the Dead Man
Mary and her teenage son, Jase, survive by their own wits in a post-plague Earth. On the run from a vicious gang, they are saved by Bishop, a man with mysterious powers who just may be the Dead Man, the legendary hero of the Fall of Earth. But Bishop’s dark past catches up with them all, forcing Bishop to choose between his love for Mary and Jase, or revenge against the men who killed his family."All that you want in a sf short story is here from powerful characters, to action, mysterious happenings, and a dark, violent, but excellent tale. … A bittersweet ending adds to the power of the story. (A++)" —Fantasy Book Critic"…again shows off Smith's flair for the cinematic. … In his preface to the story, Smith announces his plan to write a novel about the Dead Man…I do look forward to reading it." —Strange Horizons"…has echoes of Stephen King wandering about its post-apocalyptic narrative." —Quill and Quire"…a wonderful example of the places this author is unafraid to go." —SF Crowsnest Reviews"…would make a great movie…a unique, post-apocalyptic blend of The Road Warrior and X-Men. … It was very well done." —Tangent Online"I liked the style and subtleties of the storytelling that kept me firmly on the edge of my seat. … The characters were what really impressed me, though—by a few lines into meeting each one you had a clear and definable presence in your mind." —SF Crowsnest Reviews
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The Apartment Next Door
A story of the U.S. Secret Service, into which Mr. Johston has woven mysteries more enthralling than in "The House of Whispers."
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The Heads of Apex
Far under the sea-floor Solino's submarine carries two American soldiers of fortune to startling adventure among the Vampire Heads of Apex.
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De Practicas En Espana 2. vydanie, 2016
Učebnica poskytuje základy španielskeho jazyka, predovšetkým terminológie z oblasti ekonómie. Je určená študentom jazykovej úrovne A1 Európskeho referenčného rámca jazykov. Jednotlivé lekcie sú zostavené z teoretickej a praktickej časti. Teoretickú časť tvorí gramatika, nová lexika, ekonomická terminológia, informácie venované interkultúrnym aspektom a texty súvisiace s hlavnou témou danej lekcie. Praktickú časť tvoria cvičenia a počúvanie. V závere každej lekcie je samohodnotenie. Moderná učebnica, ktorú nebudete chcieť odložiť.
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