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The Secret Language of Flowers
A beautifully illustrated gift book that explores the uses and symbolic meanings of flowers throughout history
Discover the uses and symbolic meanings of flowers over the centuries and across the globe.
Flowers have been depicted as objects of beauty and wonder in countless paintings and poems, exchanged as tokens of love and affection, and displayed as symbols of both celebration and remembrance - "saying it with flowers" is truly part of the human experience. But how does the significance of flowers vary across cultures and at different points in history? And what makes certain flowers special?
The Secret Language of Flowers explores the meaning of more than 80 flowers, tracing their history as symbols and charting their role in folklore and mythology around the world.
Uncover the rich and fascinating histories of individual flowers - the sunflower, for example, which was regarded by the Aztecs as a symbol of war, but became a symbol of devotion in 19th-century painting due to the fact that it "turns its head" to follow the sun. Learn about the function of flowers in society, from the practical to the playful - flowers have been used as remedies - to soothe burns and aid digestion, for example - and as a means of sending cryptic communications.
From the humble marigold to the complex orchid, the flowers in this book are arranged by season. The rose is celebrated in a dedicated chapter, reflecting its popularity in a variety of cultures and societies.
Quirky, accessible, and informative, The Secret Language of Flowers is an entertaining guide to the rich stories that lie beyond the seductive aromas and dazzling beauty of flowers of all kinds.
The Vellum Scribe
Mystery in History
A Childhood Friend. An Overbearing Father. A Worldly Bishop.
Argolicus unravels the threads.
In ancient Italy where religion and politics mesh, patrician Argolicus can’t resist following clues when his friend is murdered.
When his childhood friend is brutally murdered, old wounds open as Argolicus’ friend’s powerful father forbids him to dig deeper. He finds himself trapped in old conflicts while new enemies try to stop him at any cost. As the tension builds, he pledges to find the killer.
But then, his mother makes a counter pledge that plunges him in a dilemma. A word given is trust, and now he’s caught in a double bind that drives him toward the killer. Tempers flare and everything seems hopeless until the vellum scribe shares his wisdom. With death threats looming, Argolicus has one chance to find the killer.
The Vellum Scribe is the fourth book in the Argolicus mysteries set in Ostrogoth Italy. If you like a puzzling mystery and rich historical detail, you’ll love The Vellum Scribe.
Buy The Vellum Scribe now to solve the puzzle today!
“A very rewarding read.”
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2,54 €
Daisy Jones & The Six
Rock and roll a javából! Hamarosan tv-sorozatként is hódít! Mindenki ismeri a Daisy Jones & The Sixet, de hogy miért oszlott fel az együttes a népszerűségük csúcsán, azt senki sem tudta… Mostanáig. Daisy Los Angeles-i tinédzser a hatvanas évek végén, aki a Sunset Strip klubjaiba kéredzkedik be, rocksztárokkal fekszik le, és arról álmodik, hogy egy nap majd a Whisky a Go Góban énekelhet. Bár a szex és a drogok is magukkal ragadják, az igazi szenvedélye a rock’n’roll. Húszéves korára felfedezik a hangját és páratlan szépségét, mely könnyen őrültségre sarkallja az embereket. Ekkor vált egyre népszerűbbé a The Six is, a mélabús Billy Dunne együttese. Első turnéjuk előestéjén Billy barátnője, Camila megtudja, hogy terhes, és az apaság és a hírnév nyomása túl sok Billynek, akivel kissé elszalad a ló a turnén. Daisy és Billy útja akkor keresztezi egymást, amikor egy zenei producer rájön, hogy a megasiker kulcsa a páros összehozása. És ami ezután történik, az már maga a legenda.
Ezt a mítoszt járja körbe ez a lebilincselő és felejthetetlen regény, amely a hetvenes évek egyik legnépszerűbb bandájának történetét meséli el visszaemlékezéseken keresztül. Taylor Jenkins Reid tehetséges író, aki új szintre lép a Daisy Jones & The Sixszel, különleges és egyedülálló hangjával zseniálisan mutat be egy kivételes helyet és időszakot.
Kazan, the Wolf Dog
The tale of a "quarter-strain wolf and three-quarters husky" torn between the call of the human and his wild mate.
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0,88 €
The Violet Fairy Book
This is a new collection of Fairy stories in continuation of the series which "The Blue Fairy Book" was the initial volume.
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0,88 €
The Combat Baker and Automaton Waitress: Volume 4
Lud is exhausted from Tockerbrot's booming business when he receives a request to bake savory breads for the Thanksgiving festival. Meanwhile, Hildegard of the Schutzstaffel and a covert operative called the Wolf Man come to Organbaelz to assassinate Lud. But Sven easily sees through Hilde's disguise and the two ne'er-do-wells are captured. Then Lud asks the Wolf Man if he knows how to bake bread...
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5,86 €
The Poetry of Ran Vol. 1
Perfect for fans of romance, poetry, and action, The Poetry of Ran is the story of warrior poet Torue who meets disgraced monster hunter Ran, and decides to compose an epic ballad of his deeds!
In this high-fantasy tale there are monster who devour people and all their evil — and the only way to banish them is to absorb these impurities. Torue, a young bard struggling to make a name for herself encounters one such monster hunter, a young man name Ran and decides to travel with him to gain inspiration from his exploits!
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15,15 €
15,95 €
Perfume the story of a murderer
Survivor, genius, perfumer, killer: this is Jean-Baptiste Grenouille. He is abandoned on the filthy streets of Paris as a child, but grows up to discover he has an extraordinary gift: a sense of smell more powerful than any other human
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10,40 €
10,95 €
Wisdom of the Ancients
THE PERFECT READ FOR TROUBLED TIMES
From the bestselling author of The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places comes this inspiring and beautifully written meditation on the wisdom inherited from our ancestors.
For all we have gained in the modern world, simple peace of mind is hard to find. In a time that is increasingly fraught with complexity and conflict, we are told that our wellbeing relies on remaining as present as possible. But what if the key to being present lies in the past?
In Wisdom of the Ancients, Neil Oliver takes us back in time, to grab hold of the ideas buried in forgotten cultures and early civilizations. From Laetoli footprints in Tanzania to Keralan rituals, stone circles and cave paintings, Oliver takes us on a global journey through antiquity. A master storyteller, drawing on immense knowledge of our ancient past, he distils this wisdom into twelve messages that have endured the test of time, and invites us to consider how these might apply to our lives today. The result is powerful and inspirational, moving and profound.
B. J. Harrison Reads The Classic Tales Podcast, Season Three (EN)
Season Three comes with serious firepower. The genre of adventure, science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, melodrama, and the psychological are all present, turning the collection into a kaleidoscope of characters, plot twists, emotions, and revelations. Magicians hurl lightnings at each other, talking rabbits and vanishing cats talk to a little girl, while mad scientists try to create life from dead body parts.
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15,41 €
War On Drugs, The - I Don’t Live Here Anymore 2LP
KDO: Americká indie rocková formace The War On Drugs vznikla v roce 2005 ve Philadelphii. Vůdčí osobností souboru je kytarista a zpěvák Adam Granduciel. Zakládajícím členem skupiny byl i Kurt Vile, jenž však krátce po vydání debutu Wagonwheel Blues v roce 2008 kapelu opustil, aby se věnoval sólové kariéře. Popularita The War On Drugs hlavně mezi internetovou komunitou a hippstery s každou novou deskou rostla. Celosvětový věhlas skupině přineslo třetí album Lost In The Dream (2014), na kterém se Granduciel coby hlavní skladatel vypsal ze svých depresí a pocitů osamění.
CO: Páté album americké indie rockové formace. Vychází ve formátech CD a 2LP, přičemž si lze pořídit vinyl černý, červený nebo modrý.
LP1
1. Living Proof [04:53]
2. Harmonia's Dream [06:26]
3. Change [06:04]
4. I Don't Wanna Wait [05:13]
5. Victim [06:00]
LP2
1. I Don't Live Here Anymore (feat. Lucius) [05:27]
2. Old Skin [04:52]
3. Wasted [04:10]
4. Rings Around My Father's Eyes [04:17]
5. Occasional Rain [04:54]
Pripravujeme
37,99 €
39,99 €
Charles Spurgeon's Meditations On The Easter Story (EN)
Beautifully and devotionally read by Christopher Glyn, this is a unique compilation of 21 readings from Charles Spurgeon's classic "Morning and Evening" devotionals on the theme of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. Complimented with short instrumental interludes composed by Michael Dooley.
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7,25 €
Penguin Readers Level 1: The Phantom of the Opera
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.
Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.
The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.
The Phantom of the Opera, a Level 1 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense and some simple modals, adverbs and gerunds. Illustrations support the text throughout, and many titles at this level are graphic novels.
The phantom lives under the opera house in Paris, and he does bad things. He loves Christine, but she saw his face. Now she can never leave him.
Visit the Penguin Readers website
Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.
The World of Pop Art Puzzle
1000-PIECE PUZZLE featuring a madcap pop art scene in fantastic detail, ranging through time from the Dutch masters to Kusama’s dotsSPOT FAMOUS FIGURES and art references as you build the puzzleINCLUDES A POSTER of curious pop art factsCOLOURFUL ARTWORK by illustrator Andrew RaeSTURDY & ATTRACTIVE BOX perfect for gifting and storagePiece together the pop art universe in this Pop Art Puzzle, depicting the madcap world of art from Botticelli’s Birth of Venus to Damien Hirst’s diamond-encrusted skull. Spot a huge collection of art-world darlings (including Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, Frida Kahlo and Yayoi Kusama) and savour a fantastic multitude of artistic details as you build the puzzle. Perfect for avid puzzlers, families and art lovers.
The Conference of the Birds
Return to the extraordinary world of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children . . .
A fragile peace.
An apocryphal warning.
Chaos waiting in the heart of the storm.
With his dying words, H - Jacob's final connection to his grandfather Abe's secret life - entrusts Jacob with a mission: Deliver newly contacted peculiar Noor Pradesh to an operative known only as V.
Noor is being hunted. She is the subject of an ancient prophecy, one that foretells a looming apocalypse. Save Noor, save the future of all peculiardom. With only a few bewildering clues to follow, time is running out.
With enemies behind him and the unknown ahead, Jacob Portman's story continues as he takes a brave leap forward into The Conference of the Birds, the newest installment of the beloved, #1 bestselling Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series.
Mushroom at the End of the World
What a rare mushroom can teach us about sustaining life on a fragile planet
Matsutake is the most valuable mushroom in the world-and a weed that grows in human-disturbed forests across the northern hemisphere. Through its ability to nurture trees, matsutake helps forests to grow in daunting places. It is also an edible delicacy in Japan, where it sometimes commands astronomical prices. In all its contradictions, matsutake offers insights into areas far beyond just mushrooms and addresses a crucial question: what manages to live in the ruins we have made?
A tale of diversity within our damaged landscapes, The Mushroom at the End of the World follows one of the strangest commodity chains of our times to explore the unexpected corners of capitalism. Here, we witness the varied and peculiar worlds of matsutake commerce: the worlds of Japanese gourmets, capitalist traders, Hmong jungle fighters, industrial forests, Yi Chinese goat herders, Finnish nature guides, and more. These companions also lead us into fungal ecologies and forest histories to better understand the promise of cohabitation in a time of massive human destruction.
By investigating one of the world's most sought-after fungi, The Mushroom at the End of the World presents an original examination into the relation between capitalist destruction and collaborative survival within multispecies landscapes, the prerequisite for continuing life on earth.
The Kingdom of Sand
Out in the drought-struck backwaters of rural Florida, The Kingdom of Sand's nameless narrator lives a life of semi-solitude, enjoying the odd, fleeting sexual encounter and the friendship of a few.
His world is ageing, and the memories of another time flash, then fade - visions of parties filled with handsome young men, the parents whom he chose to spend his life besides, the generation he once knew, struck down by AIDS. But, when forced to watch the slow demise of a close neighbour, he is drawn back to the here and now, and his own borrowed time in this kingdom of sand.
An elegy to sex and the body, but also a tragically honest exploration of loneliness and the endless need for human connection, The Kingdom of Sand marks the much-anticipated return of Andrew Holleran.
A The Millions Most Anticipated Books of 2022
Hyam the Cat Who Talked Too Much (EN)
These are the tales of a cat – a very special cat in fact, he is a theatrical cat, a fastidious cat, a funny cat, but most of all, an adored cat. He is most famous for having talked himself out of a part at an audition for a West End production – for this cat is an actor. Here he tells his own story in a series of delightfully readable poems, a pleasure for all age groups.
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3,62 €
The Tragic Muse (EN)
Pressured into a political career by his traditional, establishmentarian family, Nick Dormer longs to be a painter. Eventually, encouraged by the carefree aesthete Gabriel Nash, reminiscent of Oscar Wilde, he resigns from Parliament and follows his artistic dream. His journey is counterpointed with that of budding young actress Miriam Rooth, the subject of Nick’s most successful paintings and the ‘tragic muse’ of the title, who too sacrifices an affluent life (marriage with Nick’s cousin Peter) for her art.
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40,50 €