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Raphael. Paintings, Frescoes, Tapestries. 45th Ed.
Raphael (1483–1520) is considered the most important artist of the Italian High Renaissance alongside Michelangelo and Leonardo. In his short lifetime he created around one hundred paintings and numerous frescoes, including nine fresco cycles, on an unsurpassed variety of themes – from sensual female beauties, antique myths and portraits of wealthy Romans and church dignitaries to history cycles and biblical scenes. He produced altarpieces, as well as designing tapestries for the Sistine Chapel. His Sistine Madonna is one of the most frequently reproduced religious paintings of all time.
Raphael was a tireless learner, for whom there could be no standing still, no repetition of tried and tested solutions, but only the constant forward thrust of an inexhaustible imagination. He transformed his central theme, the visionary experience of divine grace, into visible pictorial reality. It was his mature work in Rome, and above all the frescoes in the Vatican Palace, that secured him his place in art history. Admired even during his own lifetime as the most modern artist of his day, Raphael’s mastery would pave the way for Mannerism and the Baroque era.
Carnivore
In New York’s high-end restaurant scene one chef will do anything, and cook anything, to come out on top. Kash knows what hunger really means. He grew up with nothing. Built a restaurant from nothing. Now he's cooking for men who have everything – billionaires with appetites as twisted as their fortunes. They hunger for what money can't buy, what laws forbid, what no one else dares serve. Kash will give them exactly what they crave. And then some more. *** 'Deliciously dark' Observer ‘A wicked take on the underbelly of the immigrant dream' Vaseem Khan 'A daring and disturbing literary dish' Daily Star 'Fast-paced, deeply disturbing satire … dripping with tension' Hindustan Times 'A rather breathless thriller' CrimeTime 'Bold and satirical' Culturefly
Redemption River
Some mistakes you can’t outrun Others become your reason to stay Brodie Carter thought he’d left his small-town life behind when the band he formed with his brothers became one of the biggest in the world. Now, with fame fading and purpose lost, he’s back in Autumn Falls—only to bump into the girl he’d never quite forgotten. Maeve Dixon. The girl in the silver cowboy boots. But Maeve’s a doctor, wants nothing to do with him, and has a very big secret she’s been hiding from him for the past eight years… It’s time for Brodie to decide: keep running from the life he never planned, or fight for what he never knew he needed. 🌊🌊🌊 Don't miss out on discovering what happens to the Carter brothers in the next books in the series… Book 1: Autumn Falls Book 2: Silver Sky Book 3: Redemption River Book 4: Starlight Mountain Book 5: Midnight Promise
George Falls Through Time
GEORGE FALLS THROUGH TIME IS. . . "Incredibly entertaining and intelligent." —GARRARD CONLEY"Big-hearted and inspired." —STEVEN ROWLEY"Funny, surprising, profound." —GRANT GINDER"Unputdownable." —LUNA MCNAMARALess meets the year 1300 in this exhilarating and thoughtfully genre-defying literary novel about a man transported through time in a moment of extreme stress, whose modern anxieties are replaced by medieval brutalitiesNewly laid off George’s internet bill is in his ex-boyfriend’s name. He’s got a spider-infested apartment, and two of the six dogs he’s walking in London have just escaped. It’s pure undiluted stress that sends him into a spiral, all the way to the year 1300. When he comes to, George recognizes the same rolling hills of Greenwich Park. But the luxuries and phone service of modernity are nowhere. In their place are locals with a bizarre, slanted speech in awe of his foreign clothes, who swiftly toss him in a dungeon. Despite the barbarity of a medieval world, a servant named Simon helps George acclimate to a simpler, easier existence—until a summons from the King threatens to send his life up in flames. George Falls Through Time is as much an inward journey as an outward one: an immersive exploration of identity and dislocation that pits present-day sensibilities against a raw and alien backdrop, a strangely perfect canvas for the absurd anxieties of our modern lives. It's a profound meditation on the nature of desire perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and The Ministry of Time.
Zrození mistra
Zlodějíček Drápela má den blbec – ale když ve sklepě narazí na tajemného muže v prapodivných šatech, netuší, že právě spustil události, které převrátí celý svět. Cizinec si nepamatuje, kdo je, navíc mlčí. Jenže bohové už si ho vybrali. Muž vstoupí do cechu zlodějů, získá nové jméno, nové přátele – a osud, kterému neuteče. Čeká ho výprava plná magie, zrady i hrdinství, v níž se střetne s mocnou čarodějkou Lorein a starodávnou říší Bön. Dokáže v sobě najít sílu postavit se temnotě – a stát se Mistrem? Volné pokračování trilogie Tromby od Davida Jana Žáka.
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The Gumdrops: Quest for Bravery
When the Gumdrops get a letter from a child in need of an imaginary friend, they have their work cut out! Can YOU help them search for the perfect companion?
Meet the Gumdrops - the guardians of a magical land, full of magical beings! You might meet Imaginary Friends, your favourite characters from a story, or creations from your dreams...
The Gumdrops are always up for a challenge - and when they get a letter from a child in need of an imaginary friend, they have their work cut out! Can YOU help them search for the ingredients to make the perfect companion? You'll have to keep an eye out for the mischievous, but adorable, Evilee along the way...
A fun and interactive graphic novel for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Bumble and Snug.
Bullsh*t Comparisons
Bullshit Comparisons will challenge the way you think about rankings, charts and other marketing and political tools designed to create odious and dangerous comparisons.
Is Boris Johnson really like Winston Churchill? Are electric cars actually greener than petrol ones? Which is the world's most successful university? Is Lisbon the new Barcelona? Should we compare the achievements of younger and older siblings even when we know it damages their self-worth? We make comparisons every day, but how helpful are they?
Looking across a dazzling range of situations both familiar and unfamiliar, Bullshit Comparisons is a ground-breaking examination of the role of comparison in modern society, illuminated by examples spanning from the FIFA World Footballer of the year, to wine-tasting in London, hospital care in Sierra Leone and avocado farming in Colombia.
Challenging us to think critically about the use of comparison through accessible, personal, and often amusing research, Andrew Brooks reveals the uses and abuses of comparisons in a book that isn't like anything else you have read.
Álomhotel
Egy nő küzdelme a szabadságért – egy közeljövőben játszódó rémálomban
Mi történik, ha már az álmainkat is megfigyelik?
És ebből egy algoritmus képes előre jelezni, milyen bűncselekményt követünk majd el a jövőben.
Amiért már most börtönbe zárnak…
Sara Husseint egy külföldi konferenciáról hazatérve a Los Angeles-i repülőtéren letartóztatják, mivel az álmaiból nyert adatok alapján közvetlen fenyegetést jelent arra, akit a világon a legjobban szeret: a férjére. Sara hirtelen egy börtönben találja magát, ahol minden mozdulatát és gondolatát megfigyelik, kiértékelik, és ezek alapján döntenek arról, mikor szabadulhat.
Már ha szabadulhat egyáltalán.
Ám egyszer csak olyasmi történik az intézményben, aminek a hatására Sara válaszút elé kerül: továbbra is tartsa be a szabályokat, vagy lázadjon fel a rendszer ellen, amely megfosztotta a szabadságától és az álmaitól.
Az Álomhotel egyszerre feszültséggel teli disztópia és mélyen emberi történet arról, kik vagyunk, és mit jelent valóban szabadnak lenni. Kísérteties vízió az emberi méltóságról egy olyan társadalomban, ahol a hatalom korlátozás nélkül használhatja fel a saját céljaira a technológiát. Margaret Atwood, George Orwell, Kazuo Ishiguro rajongóinak kötelező olvasmány.
Why Populists Are Winning
In 2024, two billion people went to vote - and populism won big. Donald Trump returned to the White House. Marine Le Pen surged in France. Reform UK became Britain's most successful far-right party in modern history. Across the West, authoritarian populists now govern one-quarter of the world's democracies.
But is this peak populism - or the populists' tipping point?
From the counting halls of inner-city Birmingham to the trading floors of Wall Street, from the Heritage Foundation war room to the algorithmic outrage machines of social media, Liam Byrne exposes the forces propelling the populist surge - and reveals how to stop it.
Drawing on original polling of thousands of voters, interviews with leading thinkers, and on-the-ground reporting across Britain, Europe and America, Byrne decodes the populist playbook. He reveals populism's five tribes, showing which voters can still be won back. He traces the millions flowing into Britain's populist media-political complex. He maps the rhetoric populists use to weaponise fear and nostalgia. And he warns: democracies rarely collapse in normal times - they fall after the next crisis, when hope collapses.
Tainted Democracy
The inside story of Hungary’s descent into autocracy at the hands of Viktor Orbán, told by a former parliamentary ally turned outspoken political opponent. Hungary, once the poster-child of liberal democracy, is fast becoming an autocracy under Viktor Orbán. After winning an absolute majority in 2010, Orbán launched a series of 'reforms', fundamentally undermining the country's twenty-year, post-Cold War liberal consensus. For supporters and foes alike, the rise and rise of Hungary's prime minister is a vivid example of how democracy can be subverted from within. Zsuzsanna Szelényi, a leading member of Orbán's Fidesz in its early years, has witnessed first-hand the party's shift from liberalism to populist nationalism. Offering an insider's account of Fidesz's evolution since its creation, she explains how the party rose to leadership of the country under Orbán and made sweeping legal, political and economic changes to solidify its grip on power-from reining in the public media to slashing the number of parliamentary seats. She answers a key question: why has Orbán been so successful, winning widespread support within Hungary and wielding considerable influence in European politics? And how can Hungary's opposition party Together, which she co-founded in 2014, work to turn the country aroun? nderpinned by Szelényi's own experiences at the heart of Hungarian politics, Tainted Democracy offers accessible, nuanced insights into the global rise of populist autocracy--and how it can be challenged.
Windows
I'm dreaming of a place tonight. My window shows me stars so bright. And I want to see more…From inside a dragon's lair to flying through the skies above, and from grazing with farm animals to diving deep under the sea, follow a little adventurer as she travels through the windows to the world outside, and even beyond into space, before she comes home to her cosy bed. This beautiful, robust board book is the perfect bedtime read for babies and toddlers. Children will love peering through the 10 unique die-cut windows and guessing where the little girl’s imagination will take us next. Thomas Hedger’s bold, high-contrast images will captivate young children as this gently interactive story takes them on a magical journey to settling down to sleep. Perfect for fans of Meg and Mog, Miffy, or Hervé Tullet, this playful, rhyming story about adventure and homecoming is filled with stylish, child-friendly illustrations. Windows makes bedtime fun for everyone.
Nailed It!
Dreaming of a beautifully decorated home, but never been taught the practical skills to execute your plans? Laura Deller of @houseprojectuk teaches you everything you need to know in this handy step-by-step guide, for house projects big and small, in any space. Say goodbye to DIY disasters and hello to a relaxing home that reflects your personal style and your amazing new skills. With Laura’s expert, easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll learn how to finally hang those frames with confidence, pick the perfect kid-friendly paint, and impress visitors with your DIY shelves. The projects are super budget-friendly and doable, covering everything from upcycling to flat-pack hacks. Learn how to apply caulk, fill holes in the wall, sand a surface and wallpaper around a socket. Laura’s projects include no-fuss bookshelves, different styles of panelling, and a simple but gorgeous no-sew bench cushion. Large DIY stores can be overwhelming with their endless aisles and jargon-laden signage, but Laura reimagines tools as a ‘capsule collection’, with key staples and nice-but-not-necessary additions. Each project features a Toolbox so you can easily identify which tools are needed for each project. Every activity also comes with a time estimate, from quick tweaks to a weekend-long renovation, so you can fit everything in and make each project a success. Laura’s genius tips are accompanied throughout by gorgeous, helpful illustrations. With her know-how in hand, you’ll feel calm, secure and empowered to pick up your toolkit and know exactly what you’re doing!
Will Shakespeare Mysteries: The Stinky Stolen Toenails
Loki meets Horrible Histories in Stratford-upon-Avon starring history’s favourite genius, a young Will Shakespeare. My name is Will Shakespeare and I SHOULD be . . . - Cleaning out the enormous pile of POO in our privy- Collecting the CHRISTMAS PIE from the butcher'sBut I'm REALLY ... - Solving the MYSTERY of Henry VIII's stolen STINKY toenail clippings- Trying to get Ronaldo and Judy back together, because Ronaldo keeps crying like a baby- Hiding from my parents because of the poo (see above) and I may have lost the pie. I'm in a turnip-load of TROUBLE ... ‘I love this book’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki'Fizzes with mischief and wit!’ Clare Harlow, Author of the Tidemagic seriesHilariously illustrated throughout by debut talent, Sammy Elgie.
Colour and Solve: The Cat and the Clue
<p><b>It is the day before the Maple Creek Pet Show, but prize-winning cat Whiskerton is nowhere to be found.</b><br><br>Known for his impossibly fluffy tail and attitude of quiet superiority, Whiskerton’s sudden disappearance is both deeply suspicious and slightly inconvenient ...<br><br>Each page of the story includes a charming, comforting illustration ready for you to bring to life with colour – but that’s only part of the fun. Every scene is filled with vital clues to help readers solve the mystery and uncover what has happened to Whiskerton. Search for hidden objects, identify important characters and connect the dots to figure out what comes next. There’s plenty to explore, but if readers get stuck, they’ll find all the answers at the end of the book.<br><br>This cuddly mystery series is perfect for adults and kids aged 9+.<br><br><b>Also available in the Colour and Solve series:</b><br>9781837251391<i> Quest of the Dragon Rider - </i>A dragon-rider’s discovery of a mysterious scale unleashes chaos, awakening a legendary emerald dragon.<br>9781837251407 <i>The Secret Admirer - </i>When anonymous Valentines start arriving, quiet romance fan Poppy Lovegood must uncover the sender, and whether her dreams are finally coming true.<br><br><b>Also available:</b><br>9781837251124 <i>Cute & Cosy: Cuddly Days</i><br>9781837251131 <i>Cute & Cosy: Christmas</i><br>9781837251223 <i>Cute & Cosy: Girl Friends</i><br>9781837251230 <i>Cute & Cosy: Sweethearts</i><br>9781837251322 <i>Sticker Rooms: Happy Home</i><br>9781837251339 <i>Sticker Rooms: Comfy Shops</i><br>9781837251575 <i>Sticker Rooms: Holiday Cuties</i><br>9781837251582 <i>Sticker Rooms: Magic Corners</i><br>9781837251520 <i>How to Draw Cuddly Things</i></p>
Always The Bridesmaid
''One of the funniest books I''ve read in ages'' Reader review ?????LA romcom writer Mia Valentina has it all; money, success, a tanned and toned body, golden blonde hair and a string of sexy lovers. She’s almost forgotten her previous self: plain old Mia Harrison. Until a wedding invitation arrives requesting (demanding!) her presence as chief bridesmaid at her younger sister Belle’s upcoming nuptials.Mia’s barely been back in England before she’s accidentally injured the groom, unintentionally ‘cursed’ the wedding and been caught in a compromising position with her sister’s soon to be brother-in-law!With the wedding of the year going dangerously off the rails, Mia has no time to waste – especially with sexy fireman and best man Leo on hand to help… Will she use all of her expert romance knowledge to save the day or will she just walk away? No one ever said a bad girl had to turn good…Readers LOVE Portia MacIntosh:''A fab feel-good book – definitely worth a read, you won''t be disappointed'' Reader review ?????''This is a great read for those ready for a little fun and romance, loved every page and it ended far too fast!'' Reader review ?????''Absolutely loved this book, loads of twists and turns and some laugh out loud comedy thrown in. This book had me smiling like an idiot but it is a real good read!'' Reader review, ?????''A fabulous witty romcom with plenty of cringe, swoon and laugh out loud moments'' Reader review ?????''A light-hearted read which is flirty and fun and a guaranteed pick me up, I think everyone should read this.'' Reader review ?????Previously published as Bad Bridesmaid.
The House of Barbary
'If you crossed The Miniaturist with Promising Young Woman, you'd get The House of Barbary . . . a blazing feminist roar of a novel' Naomi Kelsey Beatrice has been lied to her whole life. Beatrice Barbary has been raised to believe that while education will set her mind free, there are some questions better left unanswered. Her life is in disarray. But when her father, one of the most powerful men in Bern, is brutally murdered in their own home, she is left reeling, unprotected and vulnerable. Her future uncertain. Plunging head first into the mysteries surrounding her father and her own upbringing, Beatrice discovers The Order of St. Eve and the violent secrets they have been hiding her entire life. It's time for her to take control. Will she be able to right the wrongs of her father, or will the Order silence her firs? et in a city at breaking point, Beatrice's story toes the dangerously thin line between retribution and revenge, and the choice we must make when confronted by evil.
We Are the World (Cup)
From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller (RE)BORN IN THE USA and face of the wildly successful soccer media platform MEN IN BLAZERS, Roger Bennett, comes a joyous, big-hearted celebration of the World Cup from the 1970s onward, published in the ramp up to the 2026 tournament. Every four years, millions of viewers all over the globe are united in the drama of the world’s biggest sporting event. Geopolitical turmoil, popular culture, clashes of custom and style all weave together on the pitch, making the World Cup about so much more than soccer. For fans, it is a series of triumphs, heartbreaks, and shocking twists of fate. For the players, single matches, single plays, single glorious moments can be life changing. In We are the World (Cup), Roger Bennett imbues his unmitigated love for and dedication to the game into a deeply researched and deeply personal distillation of every tournament he has experienced from the 1978 to 2022. As founder of MEN IN BLAZERS, the largest independent soccer focused media company in North America, Roger has been at the front of the curve as the popularity of soccer has sky-rocketed in the United States. We are the World (Cup) offers an in-depth history of how a sport that was mocked and dismissed in the 70s and 80s has become so energized, and the role that he and MEN IN BLAZERS have played. Beloved for his wit, humility, and unadulterated love of the game that the rest of the world calls “football” is a celebration of our global culture and the power of sport to unite us all.
The Edge of Revolution
'David Torrance chronicles this decisive moment in British history with colourful, fascinating detail' - The TimesThe extraordinary story of the General Strike of 1926, from the author of the critically acclaimed The Wild Men. On Tuesday 4 May 1926, two million workers downed tools in the only nationwide all-hands strike ever held in Britain. The General Strike had begun, and the country braced itself for what many believed was a moment akin to the Russian Revolution, which had shaken the world only a decade earlier. Industry was deprived of gas and electricity; the buses, trains and trams all stopped; newspapers ceased publication; and workers abandoned mines and iron, steel and chemical works around the country. The General Strike has entered our national mythology. Even though it lasted only nine days, it left a legacy of bitterness that has had a profound impact on politics. Now, a century on, Torrance tells this dramatic story from the perspective of everyone involved, drawing on extensive archival research to recreate those nine days through the accounts of those who lived and breathed it. The result is an absorbing and comprehensive analysis of this unique episode in British history.
Part of the Story
This rare self-portrait from pioneering publisher, writer and cultural activist Margaret Busby underscores her powerful legacy and celebrates some of the people and places that have shaped her exceptional lifeMargaret Busby has been at the heart of cultural life in the UK for over 50 years. From becoming Britain’s youngest and first Black woman publisher when she founded publishing house Allison & Busby, to editing the ground-breaking international anthologies Daughters of Africa and New Daughters of Africa, her many achievements are testament to her dedication to championing the lives and stories of others, particularly those throughout the world who have been marginalised by the mainstream.With little attention previously given to her own skills as a writer, Part of the Story is a unique opportunity to enjoy her own remarkable literary output. It brings together her writings on people, places, politics and publishing, and provides a rich insight into the many elements that have contributed to shaping her life, from her childhood in Ghana to the Black writers, intellectuals, artists and activists she has worked with, befriended, supported and championed for over half a century.
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