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The Queen of The Damned
After 6,000 years of horrifying stillness, Akash, mother of all vampires and Queen of the Damned, has risen from her sleep to let loose the powers of the night. But her monstrous plan for ruling the worlds of the living and the undead must be stopped before she destroys mankind, and it falls to the evil vampire Lestat to fight her all-encompassing evil - for it is he who challenged her power by waking her from sleep.
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The Preference for the Primitive
This book is a study of a recurring phenomenon in the history of changing taste in the visual arts, namely the feeling that older and less sophisticated (i.e. 'primitive') works are somehow morally and aesthetically superior to later works that have become soft and decadent. Gombrich traces this idea back to classical antiquity and links it both with Cicero's observation that over-indulgence of the senses leads to a feeling of disgust, and with the profoundly influential metaphor comparing the development of art to that of a living organism. Like an organism, art has been thought to grow to maturity, then decay and die, and successive generations of artists and critics have preferred the alleged strength, nobility and sincerity of earlier styles to the more refined later styles with their corrupting and meretricious appeal to the senses. Summing up more than forty years of study and reflection on this theme, the book presents a closely argued narrative supported by extensive quotations that document with precision the role of authors, critics and artists in shaping and changing opinion. After reviewing the classical authors whose writings largely set the terms of the debate, Gombrich then charts its progress from its revival in the eighteenth century, documenting the often subtle shifts of taste and judgement that frequently focus on the pivotal role of Raphael in the history of art. In the final chapters, he turns to the truly revolutionary primitivism of the twentieth century, analysing the momentous shifts of taste of which he has himself been an eyewitness. Important both as a personal testament and as a documentary anthology, this last book from one of the world's most distinguished art historians provides a deep and revealing insight into the history and psychology of taste.
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Lacná kniha Tales of the Marvellous and News of the Strange (-90%)
On the shrouded corpse hung a tablet of green topaz with the inscription: 'I am Shaddad the Great. I conquered a thousand cities; a thousand white elephants were collected for me; I lived for a thousand years and my kingdom covered both east and west, but when death came to me nothing of all that I had gathered was of any avail. You who see me take heed: for Time is not to be trusted.' Dating from at least a millennium ago, these are the earliest known Arabic short stories, surviving in a single, ragged manuscript in a library in Istanbul. Some found their way into The Arabian Nights but most have never been read in English before. Tales of the Marvellous and News of the Strange has monsters, lost princes, jewels beyond price, a princess turned into a gazelle, sword-wielding statues and shocking reversals of fortune.
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The Paradiso
n "The Paradiso," Dante explores the goal of human striving: the merging of individual destiny with universal order. One of the towering creations of world literature, this epic discovery of truth is a work of mystical intensity? an immortal hymn to God, Nature, Eternity, and Love.
Pride and Prejudice: The Sisterhood
Including an introduction from writer and feminist activist Scarlett Curtis, curator of Sunday Times Bestseller Feminists Don't Wear Pink.
The only thing in the world that matters to Mrs Bennett, is marrying all five of her daughters to rich, landed gentlemen.
So when two wealthy young gentlemen move to town, she vows that at least one of her daughters will marry into their fortunes.
Jane and Elizabeth, her eldest daughters, soon discover that love is rarely straightforward and is often surprising. Because, surely that sullen, quiet, mysterious Mr Darcy can't be more than he seems . . . can he?
The Sisterhood collection celebrates the best-loved classics, written by some of the best female authors in history for International Women's Day. Read the rest of the collection:
The Railway Children
Little Women
Heidi
A Little Princess
Anne of the Green Gables
The Witch and the Tsar
Yaga lives deep in the Russian forest, tending to any that call upon her for her healing potions and vast wisdom.
She has been alone for centuries, with only her beloved animals for company. But, when Tsaritsa Anastasia, wife of Tsar Ivan Vasilyevich, shows up at Yaga's cottage on the brink of death, Yaga is compelled to travel with her to Moscow to keep her safe.
However, the Russia Yaga sees as she makes her journey to the heart of the country is one on the brink of chaos. Tsar Ivan - soon to become Ivan the Terrible - grows more volatile and tyrannical by the day, and Yaga believes the tsaritsa is being poisoned by an unknown enemy. But what Yaga cannot know is that Ivan is being manipulated by powers far older and more fearsome than anyone can imagine.
Set in sixteenth-century Russia, The Witch and the Tsar upends the stories we know of Baba Yaga as the bony-legged witch of Slavic fairy tales and the stuff of nightmares. For beyond the rumours of her iron nose, fangs for teeth, and house on chicken legs, is the story of a woman so wise and strong that she has to be cloaked in lies to hide her true power.
Things that keep us here
It began with a dead bird. Then state-wide school closure. Before long, the whole town is in lockdown and the Brooks family are quarantined in their own home - with a faceless enemy on their doorstep. They must cope as best they can, battling hunger, cold and boredom. But as the threat inches closer, and neighbour turns against neighbour, single mother Ann doesn't know who she can trust - including those taking refuge in her house. With no end in sight, Ann knows that if she is to protect her daughters from untold danger, she must make impossible decisions in order to survive...
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The Eye of the World
The Eye of the World and its sequels in Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series show the extent to which one can go with a traditional fantasy framework, with added gusto. Stock elements are abound: a reluctant hero--in fact five humble village folk--plucked from wholesome obscurity to fight dark powers; an eternal evil enemy who can be defeated but not destroyed, until the end of the world, which is fast approaching; a mysterious sisterhood with vast powers and who love to manipulate thrones and kingdoms from the shadows (think of the Bene Gesserit of the Dune series); a ferocious battle-hardened warrior race (echoes of the Fremen of Dune, or the Haruchai of the Thomas Covenant novels). Jordan didn't become a bestselling author merely by mixing up traditional ingredients; a master storyteller, he ingeniously gives unusual twists to these conventional fantasy elements. He also excels in the descriptive and narrative skills needed to create a detailed and coherent imaginary world. The many lands he portrays are vast in scope and contain amazingly varied countries and peoples, while retaining the inner coherence needed to make them satisfying places for a fantasy fan to roam around in. However, Jordan's writing never attains the subtlety or sophistication of, say, George RR Martin and there are some annoying stylistic tics: he seems unable to introduce a female character without commenting on her neckline and thereafter has them forever smoothing their dresses. To his publisher's credit, Jordan's books are fortunate among fantasy novels in not having covers that look like an explosion of a teenager's bedroom. The absence of such lurid artwork is, perhaps, part of their appeal.
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Black Sabbath - The End BD+CD
Tracklist:
BRD:
1 Black Sabbath (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
2 Fairies Wear Boots (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
3 Medley: Under The Sun / Every Day Comes And Goes (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
4 After Forever (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
5 Into The Void (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
6 Snowblind (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
7 Band Introductions (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
8 War Pigs (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
9 Behind The Wall Of Sleep (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
10 Medley: Bassically / N.I.B. (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
11 Hand Of Doom (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
12 Medley: Supernaut / Sabbath Bloody Sabbath / Megalomania (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
13 Medley: Rat Salad / Drum Solo (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
14 Iron Man (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
15 Dirty Women (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
16 Children Of The Grave (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
17 Crowd Cheering (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
18 Paranoid (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
19 Credits
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20 Menu / Black Sabbath / The End (Live From The Genting Arena, Birmingham / 2017)
+ Bonus:
THE ANGELIC SESSIONS:
21 The Wizard (Live From Angelic Studios, UK, 2017)
22 Wicked World (Live From Angelic Studios, UK, 2017)
23 Sweet Leaf (Live From Angelic Studios, UK, 2017)
24 Tomorrow's Dream (Live Angelic Studios, UK, 2017)
25 Changes (Live From Angelic Studios, UK, 2017)
CD: THE ANGELIC SESSIONS
1 The Wizard (Live From Angelic Studios, UK, 2017)
2 Wicked World (Live From Angelic Studios, UK, 2017)
3 Sweet Leaf (Live From Angelic Studios, UK, 2017)
4 Tomorrow's Dream (Live Angelic Studios, UK, 2017)
5 Changes (Live From Angelic Studios, UK, 2017)
Nicks Stevie - Live In Concert: The 24 Karat Gold Tour (Black) 2LP
LP1:
1. A1 Stand Back (Live),
2. A2 If Anyone Falls (Live),
3. A3 Stop Draggin' My Heart Around (Live),
4. A4 Crying In The Night (Live),
5. A5 Gypsy (Live),
6. B1 Wild Heart / Bella Donna (Live),
7. B2 New Orleans (Live),
8. B3 Enchanted (Live),
9. B4 Belle Fleur (Live),
LP2:
1. C1 Moonlight (A Vampire’s Dream) (Live),
2. C2 If You Were My Love (Live),
3. C3 Gold Dust Woman (Live),
4. D1 Edge Of Seventeen (Live),
5. D2 Rhiannon (Live),
6. D3 Landslide (Live)
Springsteen Bruce - Western Stars: Songs From The Film 2CD
Columbia Records nyní vydává 'Western Stars - Songs From The Film' obsahující kompletní hudební materiál zachycený na režisérském debutu
Bruce Springsteena "Western Stars." Soundtrack bude obsahovat živou podobu každé skladby, která se objevila na jeho posledním albu stejného jména,
plus bonusový track "Rhinestone Cowboy," coververzi skladby Glena Campbella.
Produkce alba 'Western Stars - Songs From The Film' se vedle Springsteena ujal i jeho dlouholetý spolupracovník Ron Aniello, o mix se postaral
Bob Clearmountain a zmasteroval ho Bob Ludwig. Stejné legendární duo, které se sešlo už při tvorbě alba 'Springsteen on Broadway.'
Film 'Western Stars' je filmovým vyprávěním o vzniku Bruceova prvního studiového alba za posledních pět let tak, jak ho odehrál s kapelou a celým orchestrem
v newyorském Stone Hill Farm. Film měl premiéru na mezinárodním torontském filmovém festivalu a autorem i hlavním představitelem je výhradně Bruce Springsteen.
V představení se objevili i speciální hosté: Patti Scialfa, Jon Landau, Barbara Carr a George Travis, který se podílel na produkci filmu.
Album 'Western Stars' se stalo mezinárodně úspěšným snad na každém možném měřitelném žebříčku, dosáhlo #1 na každém kontinentu na planetě
a bylo uznáno kritiky těch nejprestižnějších hudebních časopisů jako jedno z nejlepších děl v kariéře Bruce Springsteena.
I to dopomohlo Springsteenovi zařadit se po bok Davida Bowieho a kapely Rolling Stones mezi pět historicky nejlepších alb žebříčku UK chart.
Tracklist:
CD 1
Hitch Hikin'
The Wayfarer
Tucson Train
Western Stars
Sleepy Joe's Cafe
Drive Fast (The Stuntman)
Chasin' Wild Horses
Sundown
Somewhere North of Nashville
Stones
There Goes My Miracle
Hello Sunshine
Moonlight Motel
CD 2
Hitch Hikin'
The Wayfarer
Tucson Train
Western Stars
Sleepy Joe's Cafe
Drive Vast (The Stuntman)
Chasin' Wild Horses
Sundown
Somewhere North of Nashville
Stones
There Goes My Miracle
Hello Sunshine
Moonlight Motel
Rhinestone Cowboy
Bridgerton: The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons Book 2)
1814 promises to be another eventful season, but not, This Author believes, for Anthony Bridgerton, London's most elusive bachelor, who has shown no indication that he plans to marry. And in all truth, why should he? When it comes to playing the consummate rake, nobody does it better... --Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, April 1814
Anthony Bridgerton needs a wife.
Having spent his twenties in a rakish pursuit of pleasure, he knows it's high time he settled down and ensured the continuation of the Bridgerton line.
Edwina Sheffield is considered the most beautiful debutante of the current season. She is also sweet, innocent and eminently biddable - Anthony is sure she'll make a perfectly acceptable wife and vows to make her his.
The only obstacle in his way is Edwina's older sister, Kate. Kate is determined to do all she can to allow her sister the chance to marry for love rather than convenience. And the roguish viscount is beginning to think he may have met his match in Kate's keen wit and sharp tongue. Until, that is, he makes the mistake of kissing her . . .
Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . .
'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly
'A smart, funny touch. . . reminiscent of Helen Fielding' Time Magazine'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist
Vangelis - Nocturne: The Piano Album (Limited) 2LP
Tracklist:
1 Nocturnal Promenade
2 To the Unknown Man
3 Mythodea - Movement 9
4 Moonlight Reflections
5 Through the Night Mist
6 Early Years
7 Love Theme (From Blade Runner)
8 Sweet Nostalgia
9 Intermezzo
10 To a Friend
11 La petite fille de la mer (From L'Apocalypse des animaux)
12 Longing (From Blade Runner)
13 Main Theme (From Chariots of Fire)
14 Unfulfilled Desire
15 Lonesome
16 Conquest of Paradise (From 1492: Conquest of Paradise)
17 Pour Melia
Star Wars - Darth Vader Vol. 2: Shadows And Secrets
Bounty Hunters on the attack--against the Empire! Vader has a new mission to do for the Empire. Unfortunately, it's completely at odds with his own mission. What's a Dark Lord to do? Plus: Who is Tagge's mysterious new agent? COLLECTING: Darth Vader 7-12
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Toto - 40 Tours Around The Sun 2CD+BD
Tracklist:
1 Intro
2 Alone
3 Hold The Line
4 Lovers In The Night
5 Spanish Sea
6 I Will Remember
7 English Eyes
8 Jake To The Bone
9 Lea
10 Rosanna
11 Miss Sun
12 Georgy Porgy
13 Human Nature
14 Holyanna
15 No Love
16 Mushanga
17 Stop Loving You
18 Girl Goodbye
19 Angela
20 Lion
21 Dune (Desert Theme)
22 While My Guitar Gently Weeps
23 Stranger In Town
24 Make Believe
25 Africa
26 The Road Goes On
Lacná kniha E.T. The Book of the Green Planet (-70%)
E.T. has returned to his home, the Green Planet. He is in disgrace and misses his friend from Earth, Elliot. E.T. decides he must try to return to Earth.
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Queen - The Miracle LP
Tracklist:
Side 1
1 Party
2 Khashoggi's Ship
3 The Miracle
4 I Want It All
5 The Invisible Man
Side 2
1 Breakthru
2 Rain Must Fall
3 Scandal
4 My Baby Does Me
5 Was It Worth It
Pixies - Beneath The Eyrie (EE Version) CD
KDO: Pixies vznikli na počátku roku 1986. Svou kombinací ostrých kytarových riffů, s popově melodickou chytlavostí, prolínajícími se mužsko-ženskými harmoniemi, se stali jednou z nevlivnějších alternativně rockových kapel konce 80. a první poloviny 90. let. V těžko proniknutelných textech se pod povrchem zabývali vesmírem, náboženstvími, sexem i popkulturou. Jejich přímé, dynamické, krátké skladby jsou jedním ze základních stavebních kamenů nezávislého roku konce minulého tisíciletí.
CO: Své sedmé studiové album vydá kapela v září 2019 a podpoří jej i koncertním vystoupením na začátku října v pražské Lucerně.
CD (EE Version)
1. In the Arms of Mrs. Mark of Cain
2. On Graveyard Hill
3. Catfish Kate
4. This Is My Fate
5. Ready for Love
6. Silver Bullet
7. Long Rider
8. Los Surfers Muertos
9. St. Nazaire
10. Bird of Prey
11. Daniel Boone
12. Death Horizon
The Fire
How can two lovers find a way back to each other, when the pain of the past stands between them?
With plans adrift after a fire burns down their rented holiday cabin, Rahel and Peter find themselves unexpectedly on an isolated farm where Rahel spent many a happy childhood summer. Suddenly, after years of navigating careers, demanding children and the monotony of the daily routine, they find themselves unable to escape each other's company. With three weeks stretching ahead, they must come to an understanding on whether they have a future together.
What happens when love grows older and passion has faded? When what divides us is greater than what brought us together? And how easy is it to ask the fundamental questions about our relationships?