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This captivating collection brings together some of the greatest retellings of Irish stories that have survived generations, presented in an ornate hardback edition with gold cover embossing and stencilled page edges. From the fearsome giant Fin MacCool…
'Any investor with skin in the game needs to buy this book.' Niall FergusonFrom Wall Street to the White House, the fantasy of an eventual 'return to normal' is still alive and well. But the economic world as we know it - and the rules that govern it…
‘Don’t venture into the future without having read this book’ ANDREW ROBERTSIt is twenty years on from the nuclear war between the US and China that brought down the old world order, and the American president has held power for over a decade. Suddenly,…
1959 saw Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans and the other members of Miles's sextet come together to record the bestselling jazz album of all time: Kind of Blue. 3 Shades of Blue follows the paths of Miles, Coltrane and Evans to the mountaintop of…
Baldwin's ground-breaking second novel, which established him as one of the great American writers of his time'Audacious... remarkable... elegant and courageous' Caryl PhillipsDavid, a young American in 1950s Paris, is waiting for his fiancée to return…
Kniha Duše a sebevražda jungiánského psychoterapeuta Jamese Hillmana je brilantní studií o vzájemné provázanosti života a smrti. Přináší nové, neobyčejně podnětné pohledy nejen na problém smrti i sebevraždy, ale i na základní metodologické problémy moderní…
Inteligence byla dlouho považována za výlučně lidskou vlastnost. Avšak vědecké výzkumy, technologický pokrok i posuny ve filozofii v posledních letech ukazují něco jiného. Člověk byl jediným inteligentním tvorem proto, že se definice inteligence odvíjela…
Kniha A země zapláče je přelomovou a kritikou oceňovanou knihou o původních obyvatelích Ameriky. Wilson kombinuje tradiční historické prameny s novými poznatky z etnografie, archeologie, indiánské ústní tradice a dlouholetého původního výzkumu a splétá…
'A beautiful, evocative novel that captures the fear and mood of the early days of the war' Dermot O'Leary'The depth and breadth of [Holland's] knowledge is evident in the vivid portrayal of all the varied theatres of conflict' The Times__________A Times…
An engaging and insightful introduction to portraits in art, this fun-packed children’s book includes activities inspired by fourteen modern and contemporary artworks. Experiment with abstract portraiture like Pablo Picasso, design your own mask with…
Třetí kniha z volné řady Legendy Temného rytíře! Batman je posedlý dopadením sériového vraha, který si před ním udržuje náskok. Současně se objevuje neznámý maskovaný mstitel připomínající dobrodruhy ze starých filmu. Vzájemný střet je nevyhnutelný,…
Early astronomers, drawn to Mars's fiery glow in the night sky, named the planet after their god of war. In the centuries since, Mars has captivated humankind as a source of endless speculation and a beacon of hope for its potential habitability. Through…
'A masterwork... an almost unbearable, tumultuous, blood-pounding experience' Washinton PostWhen Another Country appeared in 1962, it caused a literary sensation. James Baldwin's masterly story of desire, hatred and violence opens with the unforgettable…
All the grief, grit, and unassailable dignity of the civil rights movement are evoked in this centennial edition of James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time, with photographs by Steve Schapiro. Together, Baldwin’s frank account of the black experience and…
For the ultimate Marvel fan, only the ultimate book will do. And that’s why DK has pulled out all the stops to bring you the Marvel Encyclopedia: Collector’s Edition. As well as all of the carefully curated and updated content from the Marvel Encyclopedia…
Before This World by James Taylor, released 11 June 2015, includes the following tracks: "Angels Of Fenway", "Montana", "Snowtime", "Far Afghanistan" and more. This version of Before This World comes as a 1xCD in a(n) Digipak packaging. 1. Today Today…
James Morrison vydává čtvrtou studiovku! O britském zpěvákovi Jamesi Morrisonovi nebylo dlouho dobu slyšet. Naposledy vydal v roce 2011 album "The Awakening", a až nyní, po 4 letech přichází s novým albem. Jak sám zpěvák říká, jde o jeho doposud nejosobnější…
V knize Gödelův důkaz nabízejí Ernest Nagel a James R. Newman čtivý a speciální symboliky prostý výklad hlavních myšlenek a důsledků Gödelova objevu. Kniha byla poprvé publikována v roce 1958, a od té doby je znovu a znovu vydávána – čeština je jedenáctým…
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to London - and discover twice the city in half the time!Discover London's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood…
You'll never guess how tiny robots are helping bees, where giant robots are stopping traffic, what kinds of intrepid robots are exploring outer space and how clever robots learn to beat chess champions. Discover all this and lots more things to know…
The best-selling, official, and definitive guide to the characters of the dynamic, ever-expanding Marvel Universe. Compiled by a team of comic book experts in close collaboration with Marvel Comics, this fully updated and expanded edition features more…
'James Holland is the best of the new generation of WW2 historians' Sebastian Faulks'Reinforces Holland's reputation as the busiest and most popular military history of the Second World War' Spectator___________There are no such thing…
How do blind athletes tell between silver and gold medals? How did a Finnish architect accidentally invent skateboarding? Why do footballers wear logos on their kit? Find 100 quirky and surprising facts about sports, from the science of sports to amazing…
Další kniha z kultovní Clavellovy historické asijské ságy z prostředí a historie Dálného východu nás zavádí do Japonska druhé poloviny 19. století, do období dějinného zlomu: přestože Japonsko stále lpí na tradicích a brání se sílícímu vlivu bílých přivandrovalců…
Big Tech has sold us the illusion that artificial intelligence is a frictionless technology that will bring wealth and prosperity to humanity. But hidden beneath this smooth surface lies the grim reality of a precarious global workforce of millions that…
Discover more from the world of Heartstopper with these fully illustrated cards. Featuring Alice Oseman's artwork and behind-the-scenes details, you'll find all your favourite characters in this official Heartstopper deck, as well as conversation cards…
A brand-new standalone Cthulhu Casebooks narrative, a thrilling tale of mystery and dread, from the New York Times bestselling author. It's 1929 and an ageing Dr John Watson, conscious of his imminent demise, finally sits down to write a fresh chronicle…
'Go back to where you started, or as far back as you can, examine all of it, travel your road again and tell the truth about it. Sing or shout or testify or keep it to yourself: but know whence you came.'Originally published in 1953, Go Tell it on the…
‘Baldwin wrote in arias of feeling and thought… [He] proved that if he wrote it down, it could have power beyond the moment.’ – Hilton AlsIn this deeply personal book, Baldwin reflects on the experiences that shaped him as a writer and activist: from…