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Royal Favourites of the Tudor and Stuart Age
Barbra Streisand sang about people needing people. Our sixteenth and seventeenth century monarchs needed trusted friends more than most in such uncertain times. Among the people you will meet in this book is John Morton, so accomplished at gathering taxes for Henry VII; some pubs are named after him. Physician William Butts, trusted by Henry VIII, and sent to Hever when Anne Boleyn caught the sweating sickness. Barnaby Fitzpatrick, closest friend of Edward VI. Susan Clarencius, Mistress of the Robes to Mary I and her closest friend. Blanche Parry who rocked Elizabeth I’s cradle and stayed in her service until she died, causing Elizabeth ‘enormous sorrow’. Christopher Hatton, so devoted to Elizabeth, he never married. George Villiers, loved by James I ‘more than any other man’. Jane Whorwood, who did her utmost to help the imprisoned Charles I escape. Henry Jermyn, who became known as ‘the founder of the West End’. John Wilmot, an exceptionally clever man who ended life as a dissolute disgrace. Robert Harley, who built an incomparable collection of Saxon and Medieval texts now in the British Library. And not forgetting an accurate account of the life of Abigail Masham, devoted servant to Queen Anne.
On Liberty
On Liberty is a philosophical work by 19th century English philosopher John Stuart Mill, first published in 1859. To the Victorian readers of the time it was a radical work, advocating moral and economic freedom of individuals from the state.
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The Four Heavens
From the world-leading expert on the Maya, a monumental history of a flourishing civilization across three millenniaThe Four Heavens brings to life the cultural and visual splendor of the ancient Maya, drawing on the oldest indigenous texts of the Americas and the latest archaeological discoveries to present an entirely new history of this spectacular civilization. Renowned historian and archaeologist David Stuart, who has made groundbreaking contributions to the decipherment of Maya hieroglyphics, shows how there was no single rise and fall of the Maya but a series of births and collapses over a breathtaking span of nearly three millennia. Maya history was seemingly lost forever when the first Europeans encountered the great ruins of ancient cities in what is today Mexico and Central America. Today, with the recent decipherment of their ancient writings, the story of the Maya can now be told from their perspective. Stuart traces the rapid emergence of permanent settlements in the rainforest, which gave rise to monumental architecture and a flourishing urbanism and ushered in the Classic period of Maya civilization beginning in the mid-second century CE. He reveals a world of majestic royal courts tightly bound together by marriages, shifting alliances, and warfare, much of it driven by the ambitions of two major dynasties, the Kanuls and Mutuls. Stuart describes how the long-standing rivalry between these two great houses shaped the fates of the surrounding kingdoms and may have set the stage for “the Great Rupture” of the ninth century, when the royal courts buckled under the weight of internal strife, social unrest, and environmental crisis, transforming Maya civilization yet again. With stunning illustrations, including many of Stuart’s own drawings and images, The Four Heavens is a work of momentous historical sweep, one that paints an unforgettable portrait of the Maya and the richly complex social, political, and cosmological worlds in which they lived. Available in Spanish from our partners at Grupo Planeta
Mill’s On Liberty (EN)
John Stuart Mill’s "On Liberty" was first published in 1859. In the 21st century this text confirms Socrates’ claim that "it is only the life of true philosophy that scorns the life of political ambition" (Plato’s Republic, 521). Mill’s thinking about freedom in civic and social life examines fundamental principles shared among conservative, liberal, and radical politicians.
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O svobodě myšlení a slova
Audiokniha O svobodě myšlení a slova, autorem je John Stuart Mill (1806-1873), který je nejvlivnějším anglicky mluvícím filozofem 19. století. Jeho dílo hrálo zásadní roli v utváření tradice klasického liberalismu a ovlivnilo mnoho významných myslitelů, mezi nimi i Tomáše Garrigua Masaryka. Když John Stuart Mill psal spis O svobodě, necílil na své kolegy filozofy, ale na obecnou veřejnost.
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Utilitarianism
John Stuart Mill's book Utilitarianism is a philosophical defense of utilitarianism in ethics. The essay first appeared as a series of three articles published in Fraser's Magazine in 1861; the articles were collected and reprinted as a single book in 1863. It went through four editions during Mill's lifetime with minor additions and revisions.Although Mill includes discussions of utilitarian ethical principles in other works such as On Liberty and The Subjection of Women, Utilitarianism contains Mill's only major discussion of the fundamental grounds for utilitarian ethical theory.
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The Science of Flavour
They say you eat with the eyes. But we now know that smell, texture, temperature, colour and even atmosphere - down to the background music - influence how we perceive flavour.
As anyone who has lost their sense of taste will know, flavourless food is dull and monochrome - it is flavour that brings food into full technicolour life. Yet it's not always easy to make something tasty; the secrets to flavour can baffle chefs and scientists alike.
Food science expert Dr Stuart Farrimond explores major flavour categories such as salt, acid and heat (from chillies) and how they interact, and profiles all the major foods from individual fruit, veg, herbs and spices to the building blocks such as rice and wheat that give us stapes like bread, pasta, and noodles. With pairing notes for every ingredient, you'll soon be inventing new recipes.
Diana Vreeland - Empress of Fashion
Described by an admirer as `the High Druidess of fashion, the Supreme Pontiff, Perpetual Curate and Archpresbyter of elegance, the Vicaress of Style', Diana Vreeland is the cloth from which 21st-century fashion editors are cut. Diana joined Harper's Bazaar in 1936, where her pizzazz and singular point of view quickly made her a major creative force in fashion. During her time at Harper's Bazaar and later as the editor-in-chief of Vogue, the self-styled `Empress of fashion' launched Twiggy's career, advised Jackie Kennedy, and enjoyed the full swing of sixties' London. In Diana's Vogue, women were encouraged to resist fashion orders from on high, and to use their own imaginations in re-creating themselves - much as Vreeland spent her own life doing.
In this book, Amanda Mackenzie Stuart portrays a visionary: a fearless innovator who inspired designers, models, photographers and artists. Diana Vreeland reinvented the way we think about style and where we go to find it. As an editor, curator and wit, she made a lasting mark and remains an icon for generations of fashion lovers.
The Science of Cooking
Which vegetables should you eat raw? How do you poach the perfect egg? And should you keep your eggs in the fridge? Food scientist Dr Stuart Farrimond answers all these questions - and many more like them - equipping you with the scientific know-how to take your cooking to new levels.
In The Science of Cooking, fundamental culinary concepts sit side-by-side with practical advice and step-by-step techniques, bringing food science out of the lab and into your kitchen. Get the answers to your cookery questions with intriguing chapters covering all major food types from meat, poultry and seafood, to grains, vegetables, and herbs.
Why does chocolate taste so good? Is it OK to reheat cooked rice? How do I cook the perfect steak or make succulent fish every time? Bestseller The Science of Cooking has the answers to your everyday cooking questions, as well as myth busting information on vegan diets and cholesterol. Perfect your cooking with practical instruction - and the science behind it.
"Out in time for Christmas, it's a belter! It really is." - BBC Radio 2 The Chris Evans Breakfast Show
The Science of Spice
Break new ground with this spice book like no other, from TV personality, food scientist and bestselling author, Dr Stuart Farrimond. Taking the periodic table of spices as a starting point, explore the science behind the art of making incredible spice blends and how the flavour compounds within spices work together to create exciting layers of flavour and new sensations. This is the perfect cookbook for curious cooks and adventurous foodies.
Spice profiles - organised by their dominant flavour compound - showcase the world's top spices, with recipe ideas, information on how to buy, use, and store, and more in-depth science to help you release the flavours and make your own spice connections. There is also a selection of recipes using innovative spice blends, based on the new spice science, designed to brighten your palate and inspire your own culinary adventures.
If you've ever wondered what to do with that unloved jar of sumac, why some spices taste stronger than others, or how to make your own personal garam masala, this inspirational guide has all the answers.
Explore the world's best spices, be inspired to make your own new spice blends, and take your cooking to new heights. You'll turn to this beautiful and unique book time and again - to explore and to innovate.
O svobodě myšlení a slova
John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) je nejvlivnějším anglicky mluvícím filozofem 19. století. V anglosaském světě patří mezi nejznámější Millovy texty jeho spis O svobodě, který vyšel v roce 1859 a z kterého vám předkládáme druhou kapitolu O svobodě myšlení a slova. Toto nově přeložené vydání chce dostát Millovu původnímu úmyslu a předložit jeho myšlenky modernímu čtenáři tak, aby byly přístupné a srozumitelné. Text je citlivě upravený, aby logika a smysl Millovy argumentace zůstaly zachovány a zároveň čtenáře nezatěžovaly příklady z dobového kontextu.
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Žijte svůj nejlepší život
Prozkoumejte vědu, která stojí za každodenními životními návyky, a udělejte svůj den zdravějším, šťastnějším a produktivnějším. Mnoho činností, které považujeme za samozřejmost, je ve skutečnosti v rozporu se zdravým životním stylem. Tato průkopnická kniha se opře do dlouholetých zažitých zvyků a vysvětlí například, že vypít osm sklenic denně je příliš mnoho; snídaně není nejdůležitější jídlo dne; chytré telefony nás nedělají depresivními. Doktor Stuart Farrimond s nejnovějšími výzkumy v oblasti psychologie, výživy, biologie a fyziky, odhaluje pseudovědu a přináší pouze fakta – to vše přístupným, a především zábavným stylem.
Vybrané spisy o etice, společnosti a politice II
Od svého otce zdědil John Stuart Mill zájem o institucionální, politickou a právní reformu a také kontakt s osobou i dílem Jeremyho Benthama, pod vlivem autorů jako Coleridge, Carlyle, Goethe či Wordsworth se radikalismus původní verze utilitarismu pokusil zmírnit a více zdůrazňoval význam kultivace našich vloh, citů a představivosti.
Druhý svazek výboru z Millova díla obsahuje v nových překladech Millovy klasické spisy O svobodě a Úvahy o zastupitelské vládě, věnované základním charakteristikám liberální společnosti, tedy svobodě slova a volebnímu právu. Přeložili Martin Pokorný, Ondřej Beran a František Vahalík.
The Science of Living
Explore the science behind your daily living habits and make your day healthier, happier, and more productive.
Best-selling author Stuart Farrimond brings you a ground-breaking health book that will revitalise your daily routine and bring to light the latest research in psychology, nutrition, biology, and physics alike.
Set out to unearth the facts behind the pseudo-science fads, and provide take-away advice on every area of our lives,is an approachable, entertaining and easy-to read fitness guide for those seeking self-development backed up by solid The Science of Living scientific evidence.
Dive straight in to discover:
-The Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night structure takes you through a typical day.
-Fascinating statistics and infographics bringing each science story to life.
-Long-held health myths debunked and exploded by new science.
-Action points to each story to help you tweak your lifestyle habits accordingly
Is sleeping 8 hours a night good for optimum health? If I exercise every day, why am I not losing weight? Should I brush my teeth before or after breakfast? Is coffee good or bad for you?
These are all fundamental everyday questions explored throughout this wellness book, which combines popular science with practical self-improvement, factoring in the latest scientific research to debunk the common myths and provide easy-to-read and relatable content for every reader! The popular question and answer format brings an immediacy to the information provided, and the highly visually illustrations truly bring the science to life in a contemporary and accessible way.
From fitness tips to circadian rhythms, productivity to popular science, this all-encompassing healthy lifestyle book truly does have it all.
Autobiography
It may be useful that there should be some record of an education which was unusual and remarkableJohn Stuart Mill (1806-73), philosopher, economist, and political thinker, was the most prominent figure of nineteenth century English intellectual life and his work has continuing significance for contemporary debates about ethics, politics and economics. His father, James Mill, a close associate of the utilitarian philosopher Jeremy Bentham, assumed responsibility for his eldest son''s education, teaching him ancient Greek at the age of three and equipping him with a broad knowledge of the physical and moral sciences of the day. Mill''s Autobiography was written to give an account of the extraordinary education he received at the hands of his father and to express his gratitude to those he saw as influencing his thought, but it is also an exercise in self-analysis and an attempt to vindicate himself against claims that he was the product of hothousing. The Autobiography also acknowledges the substantial contribution made to Mill''s thinking and writings by Harriet Taylor, whom he met when he was twenty-four, and married twenty-one years later, after the death of her husband. The Autobiography helps us understand more fully some of the principal commitments that Mill''s political philosophy has become famous for, in particular his appreciation of the diversity, plurality, and complexity of ways of life and their possibilities. This edition of the Autobiography includes additional manuscript materials from earlier drafts which demonstrate the conflicting imperatives that influenced Mill''schoice of exactly what to say about some of the most significant episodes and relationships in his life. Mark Philps introduction explores the forces that led Mill to write the ''life'' and points to the tensions in the text and in Mill''s life.
A fűszer nagykönyve
Fűszerrajongók, gasztrokalandorok és kíváncsi szakácsok figyelem: a fűszerimádatot a következő szintre léptethetjük az élelmiszer-tudós bestseller szerző dr. Stuart Farrimond segítségével.
Ismerjük meg az alapfűszereket és a fűszerkeverékek létrehozásának tudományát, hogy miként működnek együtt a fűszerekben lévő ízösszetételek, és hogy milyen izgalmas rétegeket hoznak létre az új ízek az érzékelésünkben.
Több mint 40 régió, 60 fűszer és 65 autentikus és innovatív recept és keverék bemutatásával A fűszer nagykönyve arra inspirál, hogy másképp süssünk-főzzünk.
A főzés tudománya
Rántsuk le a leplet a konyhai mítoszokról!
Zúzzuk vagy vágjuk a fokhagymát?
Hogyan őrizhetjük meg a zöldségek tápértékét főzéskor?
Mikor adjuk az ételhez a zöldfűszereket?
Hogyan marad a hal szaftos sütéskor?
A főzés tudománya forradalmian új szemléletű kötet, amely segít, hogy jobban megértsük a konyhai folyamatokat, és ezáltal jobban, kreatívabban főzhessünk.
- Praktikus, kutatási eredményekkel alátámasztott válasz 160 alapvető konyhai kérdésre.
- A leggyakoribb főzési eljárások, alapanyagok és konyhai eszközök közérthető elemzése.
- Látványos, informatív illusztrációk.
Dr. Stuart Farrimond orvosból lett élelmiszerkutató, aki előadásaiban, illetve írásaiban a tudomány és a főzés titkaiba avatja be olvasóit és hallgatóit.
The Well Gardened Mind: Rediscovering Nature In The Modern World
How can gardening relieve stress and help us look after our mental health? What lies behind the restorative power of the natural world?
In a powerful combination of contemporary neuroscience, psychoanalysis and brilliant storytelling, The Well Gardened Mind investigates the magic that many gardeners have known for years - working with nature can radically transform our health, wellbeing and confidence.
With illuminating stories of how people struggling with stress, depression, trauma and addiction can change their lives, this inspiring and wise book of science, insight and anecdote - now translated into fifteen languages - shows how our understanding of nature and its restorative powers is only just beginning to flower.
Castillon
The Battle of Castillon, fought outside the French city of the same name on 17 July 1453, was the final battle in the Hundred Years War. It was also a disastrous defeat for the English monarchy. It saw the death of one of England’s most famous medieval commanders and the complete collapse of the last vestiges of English rule in Gascony, which had been a possession of the English monarchy for nearly three centuries. The French King Charles VII completed his unification of his kingdom, once riven by a civil war that had forced him to flee Paris, and left England with only Calais as a toe-hold in France.Castillon drew together a wide cast of characters who had defined the end of the Hundred Years War. John Talbot and the Gascon nobility represented the English but against them were men who had fought alongside Jeanne d’Arc, mercenary captains, and soldiers from across France. The French were also supported by the cannons and defences of the Bureau brothers, who had risen from relatively modest backgrounds to become some of the defining military men of their era. It has sometimes even been seen as a transformative battle – the last medieval battle which ushered in a more modern form of warfare.Despite its importance, and Castillon is easily a rival to Crécy and Agincourt in terms of significant battles of the Hundred Years War, Castillon has been largely neglected in English language scholarship. This book is the most substantial study of the battle to date and aims to correct this oversight by examining not just the battle but how the war reached the point of being decided in Gascony in 1453 and its aftermath and legacy.Castillon: The Last Battle of the Hundred Years War covers the origins of the Hundred Years War, the Edwardian and Lancastrian phases of the war, the Military Revolution of the fourteenth century and Charles VII’s radical restructuring of the French military in the fifteenth century, as well as a detailed study of the battle and how we can know what happened on that day in Gascony. It is far reaching and comprehensive in how it analyses this key battle and will give readers a substantial understanding in not just Castillon but in late medieval Anglo-French warfare in general.
