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Haruki Murakami and the Music of Words
As a young man, Haruki Murakami played records and mixed drinks at his Tokyo Jazz club, Peter Cat, then wrote at the kitchen table until the sun came up. He loves music of all kinds—jazz, classical, folk, rock—and has more than six thousand records at home. And when he writes, his words have a music all their own, much of it learned from jazz. Jay Rubin, a self-confessed fan, has written a book for other fans who want to know more about this reclusive writer. He reveals the autobiographical elements in Murakami's fiction, and explains how he developed a distinctive new style in Japanese writing. In tracing Murakami's career, he uses interviews he conducted with the author between 1993 and 2001, and draws on insights and observations gathered from over ten years of collaborating with Murakami on translations of his works.
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OWC Miss Julie and Other Plays
The Father; A Dream Play; Miss Julie; The Ghost Sonata; The Dance of Death 'Ibsen can sit serenely in his Doll's House,' Sean O'Casey remarked, 'while Strindberg is battling with his heaven and his hell.' Strindberg was one of the most extreme, and ultimately the most influential theatrical innovators of the late nineteenth century. The five plays translated here are those on which Strindberg's international reputation as a dramatist principally rests and this edition embraces his crucial transition from Naturalism to Modernism, from his two finest achievements as a psychological realist, The Father and Miss Julie, to the three plays in which he redefined the possibilities of European drama following his return to the theatre in 1898. Michael Robinson's highly performable translations are based on the authoritative texts of the new edition of Strindberg's collected works in Sweden and include the Preface to Miss Julie, Strindberg's manifesto of theatrical naturalism. Introduction Textual Note Bibliography Chronology Explanatory Notes
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Less and More: The Design Ethos of Dieter Rams
This is Dieter Rams’s 808-page book about his work, back in print in its original form with a PVC softcover and slipcase. The relevance of famous Braun designer Dieter Rams in modern design remains unbroken.
In his more than 40 years at Braun, Rams established himself as one of the most influential designers of the twentieth century. True to the principle of “less but better” his elegantly clear visual language not only defined product design for generations, but also our fundamental understanding of what design is and what it can and should do. Less and More offers boundless inspiration for anyone interested in the aesthetic and functional aspects of applied design.
Endlich wieder erhältlich: das Referenzwerk zu Dieter Rams, der wie kein Zweiter das deutsche Produktdesign der Moderne prägte und zu globaler Wirkung brachte. Nach der Devise „weniger, aber besser“ orientierte er sich immer an Sinn und Zweck und schuf damit auch ästhetisch neue Maßstäbe. In über 40-jähriger Tätigkeit bei Braun hat sich Dieter Rams als einer der wichtigsten Designer des 20. Jahrhunderts etabliert.
Less and More: The Design Ethos of Dieter Rams dokumentiert sein Schaffen. Begegnungen mit Produkten und Gedanken von Dieter Rams werden zu Schlüsselerlebnissen für alle, die sich an ästhetischen wie funktionalen Aspekten gut gestalteter Gebrauchsgegenstände erfreuen. Seine klare, elegante visuelle Sprache hat für ganze Generationen das Verständnis davon, was Design ist und leisten kann, geformt. Berühmt wurde Dieter Rams auch mit seinen Thesen, heute so relevant wie damals: Gutes Design ist innovativ, verständlich, ästhetisch und macht ein Produkt brauchbar. Gutes Design ist unaufdringlich, ehrlich, langlebig, konsequent bis ins letzte Detail und umweltfreundlich. Gutes Design ist so wenig Design wie möglich. Less and More erfasst dieses Designverständnis: mit Hunderten von Produktabbildungen, Skizzen, Vorstufen und Modellen der weltberühmten Braun-Stereoanlagen und -Rasierapparate, der Möbelsysteme für Vitso. Dieter Rams’ beispielloses Werk erfährt hier eine zeitgemäße Neubewertung; Texte internationaler Experten setzen die Arbeiten in aktuellen Bezug.
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Bouncy Lamb: Ladybird Snuggle and Cuddle cloth books
"Ladybird's Snuggle and Cuddle cloth books" are crinkly, squishy, touchy-feely fun for your little ones! In each book there is a different touch-and-feel to explore on every double page as well as one on the cover. There's also an engaging crinkle noise throughout the book for your baby to have fun scrunching and crunching! The cloth books are fully hand-washable and safe for the youngest children, and come safely and hygienically sealed in a colourful bag. "Bouncy Lamb" is packed with bright, bouncy animals, from a woolly spring lamb, friendly frog and jolly pony to a hopping kangaroo with a soft pouch. Have fun exploring the touch and feel areas together and making the animal noises!
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The Spirit in Man, Art and Literature
The Spirit in Man, Art and Literature offers unique and penetrating insights into the lives and opinions of some of the most significant players in the cultural life of the twentieth century. Carl Gustav Jung was at the heart of that cultural life, pioneering, along with Freud, a new interpretation of what it meant to be human in the modern age. This volume reveals the full range of Jung's involvement in this process, from his famous analysis of 'Psychology and Literature' to his landmark texts on Joyce's Ulysses and Picasso's paintings. Jung writes of Freud from the perspective of one who was "permitted a deep glimpse into the mind of this remarkable man," and through the memories and opinions recorded in The Spirit in Man, Art and Literature, the reader is offered a similar privilege.
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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Lily is the daughter of a humble farmer, and to her family she is just another expensive mouth to feed. Then the local matchmaker delivers startling news: if Lily's feet are bound properly, they will be flawless. In nineteenth-century China, where a
woman's eligibility is judged by the shape and size of her feet, this is extraordinary good luck. Lily now has the power to make a good marriage and change the fortunes of her family. To prepare for her new life, she must undergo the agonies of footb
inding, learn nu shu, the famed secret women's writing, and make a very special friend, Snow Flower. But a bitter reversal of fortune is about to change everything.
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The Scent Of Almonds and Other Stories
THE SCENT OF ALMONDS AND OTHER STORIES is a collection of short stories from the No.1 international bestseller Camilla Lackberg. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo. Four unmissable stories set in the Swedish fishing village of Fjallbacka and told in Camilla Lackberg's distinctive voice. THE SCENT OF ALMONDS A snowstorm traps a family in a hotel on a tiny island off Fjallbacka - and then a body is discovered in the library. AN ELEGANT DEATH Two sisters witness a murder in a fashion boutique. DREAMING OF ELISABETH Malin is trapped on a boat with a man she is beginning to fear...THE WIDOWS' CAFE Marianne is serving up a dangerous concoction at the Widows' Cafe. Showcasing Camilla's acclaimed talent for combining heart-stopping plots with heart-warming characters, this collection of tales will thrill and delight in equal measure.
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Baby Touch: Busy Baby book and audio CD
Have fun with your own busy baby exploring the bright touch-and-feel pages in this interactive book, part of Ladybird's best-selling Baby Touch series. Follow the busy baby in the red car as he journeys across the pages all the way from the jungle, the town and the farm back home. With different patches of touch-and-feels on every double page and bright high-contrast pictures, there is lots to look at and explore together. Then have fun listening to the ten tracks of specially-composed instrumental baby music on the accompanying CD. The perfect soundtrack to a baby's busy day of exploration, it is great to use either in the car or at home. CD playing time approximately 25 minutes
Peppa Pig: George and the Noisy Baby
Peppa and George are having a sleepover at Cousin Chloe's house. They are very excited to see their new cousin Baby Alexander. Soon everyone is fast asleep, except for Baby Alexander. The noisy baby wakes George up and he has to help Daddy Pig find a way to get Alexander back to sleep. Based on the hit pre-school animation, Peppa Pig, shown daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.
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Cut It Out!: 30 Papercut Designs to Cut Out and Keep
Featuring 30 highly original and stylish designs by cutting edge illustrator and renowned paper cut artist Poppy Chancellor, transform a blank sheet of paper into a stunning work of art. Forget complicated step-by-step instructions, no need for lots of expensive equipment, all you need is a sharp scalpel, craft mat, Poppy's imaginative designs and a bit of creativity, and you can make cards, masks, invitations, partyware and presents for birthdays, hen dos, weddings, Halloween and Christmas. It is complete with a beautiful paper cut cover and stunning photography.
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The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths and Legends
Developed from an early oral storytelling tradition dating back to the dawn of European culture, this is one of the oldest and most vibrant of Europe's mythologies. From all six Celtic cultures - Irish, Scots, Welsh, Cornish, Manx and Breton - Peter
Berresford Ellishas included popular myths and legends, as well as bringing to light exciting new tales which have been lying in manuscript form, untranslated and unknown to the modern general reader. The author brings not only his extensive knowledge of source material but also his acclaimed skills of storytelling to produce an original, enthralling and definitive collection of Celtic myths and legends - tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, magical weapons, fabulous beasts, and ent
ities from the ancient Celtic world.
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The Waste Land and Other Poems
April is the cruellest month, breeding
Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing
Memory and desire, stirring
Dull roots with spring rain . . .
Published in 1922, The Waste Land was the most revolutionary poem of its time, offering a devastating vision of modern civilisation which has lost none of its power as we enter a new century.
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Bikinis, Bell-Bottoms and Little Black Dresses
In the fickle world of fashion, little is certain except the sure knowledge that fashions come and go, and today's unfashionable styles are likely to be back in vogue tomorrow. Bikinis, Bell-bottoms and Little Black Dresses chronicles the most influential, exciting and shocking items of clothing of the last 100 years. The trench coat, the trainer and the miniskirt, to name only three, have all changed the way we think about our dress. Fashion journalist Kate Mulvey charts the evolution of 70 key garments, investigating how their individual stories have helped shape the course of fashion history. Each entry traces the origins of an unforgettable item of clothing, and explores the moment it first made an impact on the world fashion stage, as well as the garments that developed out of it, the personalities who wore it, and its continuing popularity today. With illustrations sourced from fashion features, catwalk shots, advertisements and film stills, Bikinis, Bell-bottoms and Little Black Dresses is an entertaining, stylish overview of modern dress that will thrill fashionistas everywhere.
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Looking for Jake and Other Stories
Step into a London ravaged by unearthly creatures at once utterly alien and chillingly familiar. In China Mieville's award-winning novella 'The Tain', we learn the reason for the invaders' terrible revenge. One survivor must trek through the ruins of the city with a desperate plan to stand against their assault. In addition to 'The Tain', this superb collection contains thirteen short stories, of visionary cityscapes and urban paranoia, ghosts, monsters and impossible diseases. Several of the stories are published here for the first time: these include one set in New Crobuzon, the location of the award-winning series of novels that began with Perdido Street Station; and one in comic-strip form, illustrated by top graphic artist Liam Sharp. This collection displays the sheer imaginative scope of China Mieville's work.
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Fables - Arabian Nights and Days Volume 07
Collecting issues #42-47 of writer Bill Willingham's Eisner Award-winning creation, FABLES: ARABIAN NIGHTS (AND DAYS) opens a new front in the struggle between the Fables and the Adversary as the worlds of the Arabian Fables are invaded - leading to an unprecedented diplomatic mission to Fabletown and a bad case of culture shock! This seventh volume of the popular Vertigo series also includes "The Ballad of Rodney and June," the 2-part story of forbidden love among the Adversary's wooden soldiers, and features stellar art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Jim Fern, Jimmy Palmiotti and Andrew Pepoy.
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Human Society in Ethics and Politics
Ethics are necessary because of the conflict between intelligence and impulse – if one were without the other, there would be no place for ethics. This is Russell’s account of his political position and an absorbing exploration of the ways individuals become socially purposeful.
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You Don't Own Me - Nem vagyok a tulajdonod 1-2.
Most keményen küzdök, hogy megőrizzem az irányítást.
Zane
Minden anya azért imádkozik, hogy a lánya soha ne akadjon össze egy magamfajta férfival. Kőszívű vagyok, könyörtelen maffiafőnök és kegyetlen gyilkos. Még nem találkoztam olyan nővel, aki a kielégülésemen túl lekötötte volna a figyelmemet. Dahlia Furyig. Ő más. Úgy sétált be az életembe, ahogy egy védtelen bárány kerül a farkas útjába. Amint összepillantottunk, beindultam rá. Muszáj volt őt megszereznem. De soha nem gondoltam, hogy olyan lesz, mint valami drog. Úgy serceg közöttünk a levegő, mint amilyet én még nem tapasztaltam, és bármikor látom, minden porcikáját fel akarom falni. Én kötöttem ki a megállapodásunk feltételeit (egy hónap), de minden alkalom után, amikor magamévá teszem, mint egy átkozott függőnek, újabb adagra van szükségem... Dahlia
"Menni fog. Ez csak egy egyszerű svédmasszázs", könyörgött a barátnőm.A megérzésemre kellett volna hallgatnom. Nem lett volna szabad elmennem. De nem hallgattam, így egyedül találtam magam egy szobában a megtestesült alfahímmel, egy szexi, befolyásos maffiafőnökkel, akinek a rideg tekintetétől meghűl a vér az ereimben. A legmegdöbbentőbb módon vette irányítása alá a testemet. Elveszítettem miatta az önuralmamat.
Lélekszakadva menekültem el tőle, de sosem felejtettem el. Majd valami elképzelhetetlen történik, és csak a jégszívű ragadozó tud segíteni. Belemegy, de... semmi sincs ingyen. Most a londoni villájában élek arra várva, hogy magához rendeljen, megérintsen, felizgasson és kielégítsen.
Úgy, ahogy csak az én orosz fenevadam tud...
Éld át az átélhetetlent! (És tanuld meg távol tartani az életedtől!)
18 éves kortól ajánljuk!
Na sklade 2Ks
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Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox
Teenage criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl has a new mission – and this time it's personal. Artemis's mother is dangerously ill, and the only way to find a cure is for Artemis – with Holly Short by his side – to go back in time to battle his younger, more e
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