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Africa State of Mind
Africa State of Mind gathers together the work of an emergent generation of photographers from across Africa, including both the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa. It is both a summation of new photographic practice from the last decade and an exploration of how contemporary photographers from the continent are exploring ideas of 'Africanness' to reveal Africa to be a psychological space as much as a physical territory - a state of mind as much as a geographical place. Dispensing with the western colonial view of Africa in purely geographic or topographic terms, Ekow Eshun presents Africa State of Mind in four thematic parts: Hybrid Cities; Inner Landscapes; Zones of Freedom; and Myth and Memory.
Each theme, introduced by a text by Eshun, presents selections of work by a new wave of African photographers who are looking both outward and inward: capturing life among the sprawling cities and multitudinous conurbations of the continent, turning the legacy of the continent's history into the source of resonant new myths and dreamscapes and exploring questions of gender, sexuality and identity. Each of the photographers seeks to capture the experience of what it means, and how it feels, to live in Africa today.
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King of Scars
*The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone, an original series!*
The much-anticipated first book in a brand-new duology by New York Times bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo.
Face your demons . . . or feed them.
Nikolai Lantsov has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his country's bloody civil war - and he intends to keep it that way. Now, as enemies gather at his weakened borders, the young king must find a way to refill Ravka's coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once-great Grisha Army.
Yet with every day a dark magic within him grows stronger, threatening to destroy all he has built. With the help of a young monk and a legendary Grisha Squaller, Nikolai will journey to the places in Ravka where the deepest magic survives to vanquish the terrible legacy inside him. He will risk everything to save his country and himself. But some secrets aren't meant to stay buried--and some wounds aren't meant to heal.
The Making of Alien
Comprehensive and definitive volume telling the complete story of how Alien was made, featuring new interviews with Ridley Scott and other production crew, and including many rarely-seen photos and illustrations from the Fox archives.
In 1979 a movie legend was born, as Twentieth Century-Fox and director Ridley Scott unleashed Alien - and gave audiences around the world the scare of their lives.
To celebrate the movie's fortieth anniversary, author J.W. Rinzler (The Making of Star Wars) tells the whole fascinating story of how Alien evolved from a simple idea in the mind of writer Dan O'Bannon into one of the most memorable sci-fi horror thrillers of all time.
With brand new interviews with Ridley Scott and other key members of the original production crew, and featuring many never-before-seen photographs and artworks from the archives, The Making of Alien is the definitive work on this masterpiece of popular cinema.
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Lacná kniha Dobrý člověk Ondřej Vetchý
Tygr a Býk. To není název nějakého akčního čínského filmu, ale vrozené zadání jednoho z našich nejlepších, nejobsazovanějších a nejuznávanějších herců střední generace Ondřeje Vetchého. Jako Tygr je podle čínského zvěrokruhu bojovník, vznětlivý a spurný, vždy připravený na boj. Skutečnost? Od raného mládí se učil umění juda, japonskému bojovému stylu, který má v základu obranu, nikoliv útok. Proč mluvíme o bojovém umění, když je Ondřej Vetchý herec? Protože se v něm od dětství potýkala a dodnes potýká láska ke sportu jako k osudovému koníčku s herectvím jako jeho prací, povoláním, profesí a obživou. Dá se říci, že celý svůj život, který momentálně čítá 56 let (*16. května 1962), zasvětil boji. Bojuje za slušnost v chování mezi lidmi, za toleranci, pochopení, vstřícnost, proti bezpráví, rasismu, xenofobii, za ekologické myšlení, proti plýtvání, za třídění odpadků. Není lhostejný ke světu, v němž žije a v němž žijí i jeho děti, které - jím vychovány - jednou ponesou hodnoty demokracie, svobody, zodpovědnosti a občanské společnosti, a to i přes její dnešní devastaci a znevažování některými současnými politiky.
Střet bojovníka a komedianta v osobnosti Ondřeje Vetchého je pro něj osudový, ale přitom bolestný, protože mu přináší neustálou konfrontaci potřeby vnitřního klidu bojovníka a nutnosti vnějšího pozlátka popularity oblíbeného herce. On s ním podle svých slov celý život bojuje. Bojí se fotografů, bojí se publicity, nesnáší rozhovory. Pokud někomu něco řekne, tak jen lidem, které zná a kterým důvěřuje. Z charakteristik znamení Býka na něj sedí, že je workoholik, protože když se pro nějaký projekt rozhodne, jde do něj s býčí zatvrzelostí, urputností a snahou splnit úkol na maximální možnou míru co nejlépe. S tím se pojí zodpovědnost, poctivost, spolehlivost. Ondřej má také dobré srdce, což se projevuje v jeho obraně slabších a ohrožovaných i v účasti na mnoha charitativních projektech. Je otevřený všem slušným lidem, vůči těm neslušným se v něm okamžitě nastartuje bojovník. K životu potřebuje svobodu a volnost, což se projevuje zejména v práci. Roli nevytváří na základě textu, scénáře, ale na základě svého vnitřního svobodného pochopení charakteru postavy, jejího chování, myšlení, jednání. Tím se řadí k největším mistrům svého oboru.
Jeho životním číslem je trojka, která je charakteristická činorodou myslí, tvořivostí, originálností, velkou obrazotvorností a velkým osobním kouzlem a vtipem. To všechno v sobě Ondřej má a jistě i pro tento nevšední koktejl vlastností, schopností, charakteru, talentu a mužného vzhledu patří ve své generaci k hercům s největším charismatem.
Kdo by si ho nepamatoval jako čerta Janka s hodností vraníka v kultovní pohádce S čerty nejsou žerty? Jako pilota RAF Františka Slámu z nejdražšího tuzemského velkofilmu Tmavomodrý svět? Jako tatínka z Vieweghových Báječných let pod psa? Jako neúplatného novináře Kadlece ze seriálů Místo nahoře a Místo v životě? Jako zaníceného fotbalového kapitána a trenéra Jirku Luňáka z Okresního přeboru? Jako tatínka v nostalgickém svěrákovském leporelu Po strništi bos? Jako Jeronýma Pražského, Aloise Rašína nebo Lucifera? A čekají ho další zajímavé projekty, například televizní Emanuel Moravec nebo návrat do krimi žánru ve Vysoké hře... Z jen stručného výčtu minulých i budoucích rolí je zřejmé, že jeho založení bojovníka za čest, slušnost, pravdu a lásku ho vedlo k účasti v projektech z naší dávné i nedávné historie, mapujících často těžká, přelomová období či události, nebo v dílech, která řeší zlomové okamžiky v lidském životě. To však nic nemění na tom, že Ondřej Vetchý je také vtipný a veselý člověk, který má rád humor a umí perfektně vystřihnout i komediální role. Předvedl to nejen na plátně a televizní obrazovce, ale i na divadelních prknech, zejména na scéně slavného Činoherního klubu, kde působí od roku 1989.
A tak se společně začtěme do poutavého příběhu skvělého herce a dobrého člověka.
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How to Stay Sane in an Age of Division
The must-read, pocket-sized Big Think book of 2020
It feels like the world is falling apart. So how do we keep hold of our optimism? How do we nurture the parts of ourselves that hope, trust and believe in something better? And how can we stay sane in this world of division?
In this beautifully written and illuminating polemic, Booker Prize nominee Elif Shafak reflects on our age of pessimism, when emotions guide and misguide our politics, and misinformation and fear are the norm.
A tender, uplifting plea for optimism, Shafak draws on her own memories and delves into the power of stories to reveal how writing can nurture democracy, tolerance and progress. And in the process, she answers one of the most urgent questions of our time.
Encyclopedia of Grannies
Why do grannies always tell us to speak up? Why do they have creases on their faces? Are grannies flexible? How do you cheer up a sad granny? How old are grannies, actually?
Eric Veillé explains it all in this offbeat book for the extended family to chuckle over--no matter what kind of grandma you have, are, or would like to be. From the author of My Pictures after the Storm, which received three starred reviews and which School Library Journal proclaimed "may be the funniest book of the year."
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Knights Of Sidonia, Master Edition 7
Nagate Tanikaze was a homeless teen living in the depths of a space colony with a passion for simulation games and stealing rice. Now he is the lead fighter pilot, protecting said space colony from a race of shape-shifting space giants!
One of the manga world''s most intriguing artists returns here with a science-fiction tour-de-force which combines post-apocalyptic action, modern sci-fi video game tropes and a traditional Japanese aesthetic.
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Long Petal of the Sea
September 3, 1939, the day of the Spanish exiles' splendid arrival in Chile, the Second World War broke out in Europe.
Victor Dalmau is a young doctor when he is caught up in the Spanish Civil War, a tragedy that leaves his life - and the fate of his country - forever changed. Together with his sister-in-law, the pianist Roser, he is forced out of his beloved Barcelona and into exile.
When opportunity to seek refuge arises, they board a ship chartered by the poet Pablo Neruda to Chile, the promised 'long petal of sea and wine and snow'. There, they find themselves enmeshed in a rich web of characters who come together in love and tragedy over the course of four generations, destined to witness the battle between freedom and repression as it plays out across the world.
A masterful work of historical fiction that soars from the Spanish Civil War to the rise and fall of Pinochet, A Long Petal of the Sea is Isabel Allende at the height of her powers.
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FRENCH WOMEN FOR ALL SEASONS
'Who can resist a book that recommends love and chocolate as part of a balanced diet?' asked Allison Pearson in the "Daily Telegraph" about Guiliano's "French Women Don't Get Fat", a mould-breaking book that unlocked the secrets of 'The French paradox' and sold well over a million copies worldwide. By letter, by email, in person, readers have inundated Mireille Guiliano with requests for more advice. Her answer is: this buoyant new book full of advice, ideas and fresh, French recipes for each season. Elaborating on the wise counsel of her first book, but with many more easy-to-make recipes, anecdotes, tips and a wealth of global experience, Guiliano talks us through food and dining, from her childhood in Alsace-Lorraine, renowned for its cuisine, where she learned to cook with her mother and grandmother, to Provence with its richly unusual but healthy dishes, where she expanded her repertoire though not her waistline...and to the present where she cooks and wines and dines for maximum enjoyment, sharing the traditions and secrets she's gathered along the way. In the voice that entranced more than a million honorary French women, she demonstrates that equilibrium - being bien dans sa peau - is the key to a long and healthy life. Full of irresistible food, menus, stories and advice on everything from wine to detoxing, from yoghurt to yoga, as well as beauty tips and how to tie a scarf, this is an essential book about how to savour the gastronomic and everyday joys of life - in moderation, and, above all, with pleasure.
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The Revolution of Birdie Randolph
From Stonewall Award winner Brandy Colbert comes a novel about first love, family, and hidden secrets that will stay with you long after turning the last page.
Dove "Birdie" Randolph works hard to be the perfect daughter and follow the path her parents have laid out for her: She quit playing her beloved soccer, she keeps her nose buried in textbooks, and she's on track to finish high school at the top of her class. But then Birdie falls hard for Booker, a sweet boy with a troubled past . .
. whom she knows her parents will never approve of.
When her estranged aunt Carlene returns to Chicago and moves into the family's apartment above their hair salon, Birdie notices the tension building at home. Carlene is sweet, friendly, and open-minded -- she's also spent decades in and out of treatment facilities for addiction.
As Birdie becomes closer to both Booker and Carlene, she yearns to spread her wings. But when long-buried secrets rise to the surface, everything she's known to be true is turned upside down.
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Lacná kniha The Counselor (-70%)
In early 2012 it was announced that Cormac McCarthy had written his first original screenplay -- news which provoked huge excitement, a swift deal and the appointment of Ridley Scott to direct. But this is no ordinary screenplay. This is a work of extraordinary imagination which draws on many of the themes of McCarthy's work as well as taking it to new dark places. It is also written with great descriptive passages counteracting the dialogue, so the reader is given the full experience of the McCarthy prose. It is the story of a lawyer, the Counselor, a man who is so seduced by the desire to get rich, to impress his fiancee Laura, that he becomes involved in a drug-smuggling venture that quickly takes him way out of his depth. His contacts in this are the mysterious and probably corrupt Reiner and the seductive Malkina, so exotic her pets of choice are two cheetahs. As the action crosses the Mexican border, things become darker, more violent and more sexually disturbing than the Counselor has ever imagined. The film starring Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem will go on release in autumn 2013.
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Collateral Damage: Britain, America And Europe In The Age Of Trump
One of the UK's most experienced and respected diplomats reveals the inside story behind his resignation—and his perspective on the challenges of Brexit and the Trump White House.
"@realDonaldTrump: The wacky ambassador that the UK foisted on the United States is not someone we are thrilled with, a very stupid guy . . . We will no longer deal with him."
Kim Darroch is one of the UK's most experienced and respected diplomats, and this unvarnished, behind-the-scenes account will reveal the inside story behind his resignation; describe the challenges of dealing with the Trump White House; and offer a diplomat's perspective on Brexit, and how it looked to Britain's closest ally.
Darroch was the British Ambassador to the US as the age of Trump dawned and Brexit unfolded. He explains why the British embassy expected a Trump victory from as early as February 2016, what part every key figure—from Steve Bannon to Sarah Sanders—has played in Trump's administration, and what balanced policy makers on both sides of the Atlantic should consider during this era of seismic change and populist politics.
A riveting account from the best-informed insider, Collateral Damage charts the strangest and most convulsive period in the recent history of Britain and the US—and shows how thirty months threatened to overturn three centuries of history.
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Stephen Hawking: A Memoir of Friendship and Physics
An icon of the last fifty years, Stephen Hawking seems to encapsulate genius: not since Albert Einstein has a scientific figure held such a position in popular consciousness. In this enthralling memoir, writer and physicist Leonard Mlodinow tells the story of his friend and their friendship, offering an intimate account of this giant of science.
The two met in 2003, when Stephen asked Leonard if he would consider writing a book with him, the follow up to the bestselling A Brief History of Time. As they spent years working on a second book, The Grand Design, they forged a deep connection and Leonard gained a much better understanding of Stephen's daily life and struggles - as well as his compassion and good humour. Together they obsessed over the perfect sentence, debated the physics, and occasionally punted on Cambridge's waterways with champagne and strawberries. In time, Leonard was able to finish Stephen's jokes, chide his sporadic mischief, and learn how the hardships of his illness helped forge that unique perspective on the universe.
By weaving together their shared story with a clear-sighted portrayal of Hawking's scientific achievements, Mlodinow creates a beautiful portrait of Stephen Hawking as a brilliant, impish and generous man whose life was not only exceptional but also genuinely inspiring.
The Age of Collage Vol. 3: Contemporary Collage in Modern Art
Featuring dynamic works from the contemporary collage landscape, The Age of Collage Vol. 3 showcases a new crop of creative vanguards advancing the medium's possibilities, piece by piece, splice by splice. With its foundations in Surrealism and Dadaism, what was once a convention-defying practice has maintained a voice for generations. Equipped with a craft knife, paintbrush, stylus, or scissors, a collage artist's toolkit is as varied as their output and this title brings their work back to the paper page. Investigating the varied aesthetic cues and cultural tropes that inspire their interdisciplinary approach, this comprehensive volume details more than 70 artists discovering new ways of elevating the genre.
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Lacná kniha Batman Allies Alfred Pennyworth (-50%)
Batman s oldest ally, his father figure, his base camp operator and his butler. Alfred Pennyworth has been integral in so many of the Caped Crusader s tales and now it s time for a spotlight on him. With stories from the Golden Age of comics all the way to Rebirth, this collection has something for every fan of our favourite butler.
See his first appearance, get his origin story, meet his daughter and even Undead Alfred!
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Tarzan of the Apes and The Return of Tarzan
Edgar Rice Burroughs' first two Tarzan books in one volume!
Tarzan of the Apes (1912)and The Return of Tarzan (1913) recount the adventures of John Clayton, a man who was raised by apes after the death of his parents. Clayton was renamed "Tarzan" by the apes, and grew up in the wild without knowledge of his humanity. Both novels are classic examples of American pulp fiction, portraying Tarzan as the quintessential strong, wild, able-bodied hero.
This elegantly designed clothbound edition features an elastic closure and a new introduction.
Tokyo Ghoul: re, Vol. 14
In the world of Tokyo Ghoul, sometimes the only way to fight monsters is to become one...
The Commission of Counter Ghoul is the only organization fighting the Ghoul menace, and they will use every tool at their disposal to protect humanity from its ultimate predator. Their newest weapon in this hidden war is an experimental procedure that implants human investigators with a Ghoul's Kagune, giving them Ghoul powers and abilities. But both the procedure and the newly formed Qs Squad are untested. Will they become heroes...or monsters?!
Kaneki was mortally wounded in the CCG attack on the Goat stronghold, and in his desperation to see Touka again, he gorges himself on the bodies of the Oggai. The sudden ingestion of this unusual fuel forces Kaneki into a terrible metamorphosis, the result of which poses a stark new threat to Ghouls and humans alike. Will Kaneki's degradation be what finally brings the two sides of this ancient war together?
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Game of Thrones Iron Throne Hardcover Ruled Journal
Constructed by Aegon I Targaryen following the war of Conquest that first established the Seven Kingdoms, the Iron Throne is the much-desired seat of power in Westeros. Made from the swords of Aegon s defeated enemies and forged in the fiery breath of his dragon, Balerion, the surfaces of the Iron Throne are so jagged and hazardous that it allows no ruler to rest easy. With sturdy construction and sewn binding, this journal lies flat, and the 192 lined, acid-free pages of high-quality heavy stock paper take both pen and pencil nicely to invite a flow of inspiration. All this, plus a ribbon placeholder, elastic closure, and 7.5 x 4.5inch back pocket, perfect for holding photographs and mementos, makes this journal a must-have for fans everywhere."
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Gryffindor House
Let the magic of J.K. Rowling's classic Harry Potter series transport you to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This Gryffindor House Edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix celebrates the noble character of the Hogwarts house famed for its courage, bravery and determination. Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts is packed with more great Gryffindor moments and characters, including Harry's leadership of Dumbledore's Army - not to mention Ron's unexpected triumph as Gryffindor Keeper!
Each Gryffindor House Edition features vibrant sprayed edges and intricate gold foiling. The Order's iconic phoenix symbol rises from the flames at the very centre of the front cover, framed by stunning iconography of The Burrow, home of the Weasley family. In addition to a bespoke introduction, the book also includes new illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold, including a spectacular portrait of Sirius Black. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable, beautifully crafted House Editions, designed to be treasured and read for years to come.
A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, 'Better be GRYFFINDOR!'
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