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The Gifts Of Imperfection
For over a decade, Brene Brown has found a special place in our hearts as a gifted mapmaker and a fellow traveller. And what's now become a movement all started with The Gifts of Imperfection, which has sold more than two million copies in thirty-five different languages across the globe. What transforms this book from words on a page to effective daily practices are the ten guideposts to wholehearted living. The guideposts not only help us understand the practices that will allow us to change our lives and families, they also walk us through the unattainable and sabotaging expectations that get in the way.
Robots and Empire
Isaac Asimov's ROBOT series - from the iconic collection I, ROBOT to four classic novels - contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the THREE LAWS OF ROBOTICS, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day.
Two centuries have passed since Elijah Baley's actions on Aurora sent settlers from Earth to new worlds all over the galaxy.
The Spacer planet of Solaria has been abandoned by humans, though countless robots remain. When settlers arrive to salvage them, something unthinkable happens - the robots attack.
Accompanied by Gladia Delmarre and the robots Daneel and Giskard, a descendant of Elijah Baley sets out for Solaria to investigate, a quest that will lead them to a vast, catastrophic conspiracy and a revolution in the Three Laws of Robotics.
The Chocolatier's Kitchen
At the highest level of chocolate-making expertise, award-winning chocolatier Davide Comaschi (World Chocolate Master, 2013; Global Creative Leader at Barry Callebaut) stands out. In this luxurious and comprehensive 600-page chocolate Bible, Comaschi shares his in-depth knowledge of chocolate, and his own recipes along with contributions from friends and colleagues. With inspiring ideas for pastry chefs, confectioners, chefs, or professional chocolate lovers, these recipes for ice cream, candy, chocolates, chocolate spreads, and more will be a treasured resource.
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147,25 €
155,00 €
In Search of the Dark Ages
In Search of the Dark Ages is an unrivalled exploration of the origins of English identity, and the bestselling book that established Michael Wood as one of Britain's leading historians. Now, on the book's 40th anniversary, this fully revised and expanded edition illuminates further the fascinating and mysterious centuries between the Romans and the Norman Conquest.
Alongside portraits of Boadicea, King Arthur, Alfred the Great, Athelstan, and William the Conqueror, the story of England is expanded further to include new voices, with all-new chapters on fascinating characters such as Penda of Mercia, Aethelflaed Lady of the Mercians, Hadrian the African, Eadgyth of England, and Wynflaed. It's an altogether richer, more varied, and inclusive study on the creation of Britain.
Just as it did when it first published 40 years ago, In Search of the Dark Ages overturns preconceptions of the Early Middle Ages as a shadowy and brutal era, showing them to be a richly exciting and formative period in the history of Britain.
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32,50 €
The Language of Food
'A sensual feast of a novel, written with elegance, beauty, charm and skill in a voice that is both lyrical and unique. The Language of Food is an intriguing story with characters that leap off the page and live, but what sets it apart from it's contemporaries is Abbs' outstanding prose' Santa Montefiore
'I love Abbs's writing and the extraordinary, hidden stories she unearths. Eliza Acton is her best discovery yet' Clare Pooley
'A feast for the senses, rich with the flavours of Victorian England, I prepared every dish with Eliza and Ann and devoured every page. A literary - and culinary - triumph!' Hazel Gaynor
'A sumptuous banquet of a book that nourished me and satisfied me just as Eliza Acton's meals would have... I adored it' Polly Crosby
'An effervescent novel, bursting with delectable language and elegant details about cookbook writer, Eliza Acton. Don't miss this intimate glimpse into the early English kitchens and snapshot of food history' Sara Dahmen
'Wonderful... Abbs is such a good story teller. She catches period atmosphere and character so well' Vanessa Nicolson
'Two of my favourite topics in one elegantly written novel - women's lives and food history. I absolutely loved it' Polly Russell
'A story of courage, unlikely friendship and an exceptional character, told in vibrant and immersive prose' Caroline Scott
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16,10 €
16,95 €
Gardens of the World
Explore the world's most stunning gardens and gain expert knowledge you can apply to your own green space with this all-encompassing guide to gorgeous gardens!
Illustrated with inspiring photography and full of fascinating insights from expert gardeners, this beautiful compilation takes you on a visual journey of some of the world's most gorgeous gardens and green
spaces, brought to you by the leading publisher in the UK gardening category,
The book is split into five chapters, each focusing on a different theme. From the intricately planned and carefully curated French formal gardens of Versailles to the surrealist jungle dreamland of Mexico's Las Pozas, these gardens prove that green-fingered ingenuity comes in many forms and thrives in even the most unlikely of locations.
Soar into the pages of this intricately designed garden guide to discover:
-Informative introduction giving history and context of garden travel as a phenomenon
-An overview of the types of garden that are going to feature in the book
-Approximately 60 "must-visit" gardens and green spaces organized thematically
-Gardens by the Bay, an astonishing feat of modern horticultural engineering
-Immersive descriptions of each garden, giving its history, significance and cultural context
-Feature spreads throughout shine a light on a particular area of interest
-Plenty of hard-working content in the form of pull-out elements, story boxes, timelines, quotes from head gardeners and gardening tips to inspire you in your own horticultural efforts at home
According to a recent study, the UK saw 54.4 million domestic day trips in England which included a visit to a garden compared to 47 million in 2017, an increase of 16%. Garden attractions also saw a 3% annual increase in domestic and inbound visitors, above the average for all attraction types.
From urban oases like Palo Alto and The High Line, to the wild and wonderful Le Jardine Plume or Las Pozas, this book draws on areas of expertise to create a unique and informative offering in the garden travel niche.
Serve the People!
A brilliantly comic satire about a love affair from the visionary, world-class storyteller.
Set in 1967, at the peak of the Mao cult, this is the tale of a forbidden love affair between Liu Lian - the bored wife of a military commander - and a young soldier, Wu Dawang.
When Liu Lian establishes a rule that Wu Dawang must attend to her needs whenever the household's wooden 'Serve the People!' sign is removed from its usual place, he vows to obey. What follows is both an enthralling love story and a deliciously comic satire on the political and sexual taboos of Mao's regime.
'Drips with the kind of satire that can only come from deep within the machinery of Chinese communism' Financial Times
The Jetsetters
When Charlotte Perkins enters the 'Become a Jetsetter' contest, she dreams of reuniting her estranged children: Lee, an almost-famous actress; Cord, a handsome Manhattan venture capitalist; and Regan, a harried mother who has never got over Charlotte's gift of a Weight Watchers voucher for her birthday.
But when she wins that once in a lifetime trip, all doesn't exactly go to plan...
As long-buried secrets are revealed, and lovers new and old appear, can these four lost adults find their way back to each other?
And more importantly, can they do it without killing each other?
A hilarious and deliciously sun-scented novel about the courage it takes to reveal our true selves and the pleasures and perils of family.
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Umírající detektiv/The dying detektive
I takový geniální detektiv jako Sherlock Holmes se občas dostane do úzkých. Jak se ukáže v titulní povídce tohoto souboru, může se ocitnout až nepříjemně blízko smrti a ani jeho nerozlučný druh doktor Watson mu nemusí umět pomoci. Napínavé příběhy z viktoriánské Anglie baví své čtenáře již více než jedno století a vy si teď další tři z nich (Umírající detektiv, Lepenková krabice a Nezvěstná šlechtična) můžete vychutnat v rodném jazyce jejich autora.
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6,65 €
7,00 €
Alps
A vast mountain range stretching from west to east over seven countries forms a barrier of rock, snow, and ice in the middle of Europe. This illustrated book shows the scenic diversity and beauty of the Alps which has over 100 thirteen-thousand-foot peaks, a rich flora and fauna, places very much worth seeing, and lovingly preserved customs.
The Promise
When faced with the sudden death of his brother, Dan's mission is clear. He puts together a project to help pick up the pieces and support his grieving sister-in-law Zoe, plus her young children. This is Dan's promise - to ensure his family's happiness, and to try and live up to the man his brother was.
But tying up loose ends brings a shocking secret to light, and calls into question everything Dan knew about his older brother. With more than just his promise on the line, Dan is faced with an ultimatum: Should he tell the truth and risk his family's fragile happiness, or will his brother's secrets end up becoming his own?
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10,93 €
11,50 €
The Marathon Don't Stop
This “beautiful tribute to a legendary artist” (Quincy Jones) is the first in-depth biography of Nipsey Hussle, the hip-hop mogul, artist, and activist whose transformative legacy inspired a generation with his motivational lyrics and visionary business savvy—before he was tragically shot down in the very neighborhood he was dedicated to building up.
For Nipsey Hussle, “The Marathon” was more than a mixtape title or the name of a clothing store; it was a way of life, a metaphor for the relentless pursuit of excellence and the willpower required to overcome adversity day after day. Hussle was determined to win the race to success on his own terms, and he wanted to see his whole community in the winner’s circle with him.
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15,15 €
15,95 €
Measuring the User Experience
Measuring the User Experience: Collecting, Analyzing, and Presenting UX Metrics, Third Edition provides the quantitative analysis training that students and professionals need. This book presents an update on the first resource that focused on how to quantify user experience. Now in its third edition, the authors have expanded on the area of behavioral and physiological metrics, splitting that chapter into sections that cover eye-tracking and measuring emotion. The book also contains new research and updated examples, several new case studies, and new examples using the most recent version of Excel.
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54,10 €
56,95 €
Easy Reading for ESL Students - Starter 2
Easy Reading for ESL Students - Starter 2 is a comprehensive reader designed especially for beginning and intermediate students of English as a Second Language. The book was developed and tested by full-time teachers of English.
There are twelve short stories. Each story is designed to engage students in a well-rounded language learning experience. There are vocabulary, comprehension, speaking, and writing exercises following each story.
The stories are entertaining and have plot twists and surprise endings. Teachers of English as a Second Language will enjoy using them to engage students on a wide range of topics and interests.
A man is in the middle of a forest. Suddenly the earth opens and three figures come out of the opening. He is terrified. He thinks they are ghosts. Are they?
A policeman is going to arrest a man. The policeman looks at the man's face and can't believe his eyes. The man looks exactly like him. Is it a coincidence?
A man builds a hang-glider and tries to escape on it to another country. The border is guarded by armed soldiers. The soldiers see him. Are they going to shoot him down? And much more.
The stories are short (300 - 400 words). Each story and its exercises can be completed in 60 minutes.
This book is for everybody who wants to improve their English. It's fun to learn English by reading interesting stories.
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12,54 €
13,20 €
Bride of the Barrier Master Vol. 1
For thousands of years, Japan has been protected by five clans wielding barrier-weaving magic. Born to a branch family of one such clan, eighteen-year-old Hana has always been stuck in the shadow of her more capable, beautiful, and popular twin sister. When a strong power awakens within Hana, she chooses to hide it so she can continue living a quiet life out of the spotlight. But that ideal lifestyle begins to slip out of reach when Saku Ichinomiya takes over as the new head of the Ichinomiya clan and sets out to find a bride strong enough to stand by his side. Eager to keep her abilities secret, Hana steers clear of Saku... but will she be tempted to sign a marriage contract if it guarantees the peaceful, quiet future of her dreams?
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16,63 €
17,50 €
Men and Manners
Today's man may know how to dress with style, but does he know how to behave? Though the rules of civility have changed along with the world, Men and Manners: Essays, Advice and Considerations believes in manners. This book doesn't tell you which fork to use or how to write a thank you note. But it is going to remind you of basic, respectful rules you may have forgotten or have chosen to ignore. Comprised of short essays, shorter interviews, and lists of guidelines for men of all ages, this provides an honest, playful, and humorous look at the conflicted state of manners today. Interviews with fashionable men reveal their hard and fast rules, pet peeves and grievances, personal fiascos, and lingering doubts about etiquette. Subjects that may fluster today's man-such as tipping, toasting, texting, grooming, dating, dressing for air travel, office behavior, and home decor-are explored with the trademark combination of dry wit and self-deprecating attitude that has made David Coggins one of the most well-respected men's style writers today. With humorous illustrations and contributions from modern male style icons, Men and Manners makes the case for being the man who offers the best seat to his companion, who knows when to pick up the tab, and who remembers to do what's right even if it isn't always rewarded.
The Plague Year
Just as Lawrence Wright's The Looming Tower became the defining account of our century's first devastating event, 9/11, so The Plague Year will become the defining account of the second.
The story starts with the initial moments of Covid's appearance in Wuhan and ends with Joseph Biden's inauguration in an America ravaged by well over 400,000 deaths - a mortality already some ten times worse than US combat deaths in the entire Vietnam War.
This is an anguished, furious memorial to a year in which all of America's great strengths - its scientific knowledge, its great civic and intellectual institutions, its spirit of voluntarism and community - were brought low, not by a terrifying new illness alone, but by political incompetence and cynicism on a scale for which there has been no precedent.
With insight, sympathy, clarity and rage, The Plague Year allows the reader to see the unfolding of this great tragedy, talking with individuals on the front line, bringing together many moving and surprising stories and painting a devastating picture of a country literally and fatally misled.
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23,70 €
24,95 €
The Power of Not Thinking
Have you ever relied on your hand to remember your pin rather than your memory?
Or acted out a golf stroke before going for it?
Or listened to your gut on a big decision?
In this insightful new book, leading business anthropologist Simon Roberts breaks down the revolutionary idea of embodied knowledge: the information that is unconsciously picked up by our body for use in every area of our lives.
Drawing on his own experience working with some of the world's leading industry experts and looking at a range of real-life examples and cutting-edge science, Roberts explains the various ways in which our body acquires, retains and employs information and why we should learn to trust the instincts that inform the most crucial decisions and actions in our lives.
The Power of Not Thinking shows why humans are capable of far more than we are currently led to believe.
We just have to stop thinking and start trusting our bodies.
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12,83 €
13,50 €
Lacná kniha Formula One in Pictures (-90%)
The first publication of Formula One photographer Martin Trenkler takes a look back at the 2004 F1 season in a very accurately chosen variety of themes, like the World Champion Michael Schumacher, drivers, helmets, technology and design, people, girls, bosses, etc. Photographs are supported with quotes from the season that perfectly describe the people, situations and atmosphere of a Grand Prix weekened.The exclusivity of this publication underlines also limited collector’s edition style with circulation of only 1000 copies, all numbered and signed by Martin Trenkler
Na sklade 1Ks
0,66 €
6,61 €
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