Autor James Kimmel JR.
Barbar Conan je zpět! Po velkém úspěchu prvních tří komiksových adaptací slavných povídek R. E. Howarda z francouzské provenience vychází druhý svazek Conana z Cimmerie. Nová kniha přinese adaptaci dalších tří povídek patřících k tomu vůbec nejlepšímu,…
Kniha her, která má děti připravit na rozpoznání šikany, ať už se jedná o ně samotné, či o šikanu u spolužáků a kamarádů. Poskytuje jim prostředky, jak se šikaně postavit. Děti si mohou v bezpečí řízené hry samy na sobě vyzkoušet, jaké to je být šikanovaný,…
Během poločasové přestávky rozhodujícího zápasu zmizely všechny pokutové značky! Kam? To musí zjistit Fotbaláci! Tato sehraná parta sice nevyhrává všechny zápasy, ale rozhodně se nikdy nevzdává bez boje. A to ani v případě, kdy hru provázejí velmi záhadné…
Knihu Fulghumových úvah a vyprávění stačila krátce před svou smrtí sestavit autorova dvorní redaktorka Eva Slámová. Zadání pro výbor z autorových krátkých textů znělo takto: má to být knížka speciálně pro českého čtenáře a jeho českou mentalitu (v této…
Maliar a básnik má za sebou už 6 kníh poézie, ale o tejto básnickej zbierke hovorí, že je to jeho najmilšia. Štvorveršia sú inšpirované domovom, ale najmä pobytom v cudzine. Väčšinu básní autor napísal v Južnej Amerike. Knihu si sám aj ilustroval resp.…
V idylickém Zephyru v Alabamě rok 1964. Lidé buď pracují pro papírnu u řeky Tecumseh, nebo pro místní mlékárnu. Je to jednoduchý život, ale podněcuje působivou představivost dvanáctiletého začínajícího spisovatele Coryho Mackensona. Ten si je jistý,…
Ze statistických dat vyplývá, že až 50 % seniorů potřebovalo nebo bude potřebovat operační výkon, a to většinou střední nebo i větší. Adekvátní předoperační příprava a následná šetrná operační léčba představují v současnosti nezbytný předpoklad úspěšného…
'In a crowded field of life advice and even life advice based on scientific research, Schulz and Waldinger stand apart' Angela Duckworth, author of GritWhat is the key to a good life? It is a question that preoccupies us all and one that the longest…
Defines the common thread linking the world's greatest economic thinkers and explores the philosophies that motivate them. This work enables us to see more deeply into our history, and provides the new theme that connects thinkers as different as Adam…
On Parrish Island, off the coast of Virginia, there is a little known and never visited psychiatric facility. There, far from prying eyes, the government stores former intelligence employees whose psychiatric state makes them a danger to their own government.One…
Provides simple explanation of the principles of perspective and how an understanding of them is the key for architects and designers to be able to produce great work. Packed with illustrations, it is a useful tool for architectural and 3-D design student
If you thought you knew your music this will make you think again. 1001 Albums is more than a simple guide to music, it is a critical list, packed with insights into why each album is significant, the key tracks, the circumstances of its creation, the…
Flexible architecture adapts to new uses, responds to change rather than stagnating, and is motive rather than static. Understanding how it has been conceived, designed, made and used helps us understand its potential in solving current and future problems…
This major, long out-of-print survey, widely regarded as the definitive overview of Mapplethorpe's black-and-white photography, is once again available in a new, updated edition. It presents a comprehensive selection of Mapplethorpe's nudes, portraits,…
For a group of ex-comrades, it is to be the reunion to end all reunions: a weekend in the Scottish castle where they were guinea pigs in a psychological experiment many years before. They haven't seen each other since. But the convivial atmosphere on…
Lending itself perfectly to Abrams' highly successful "365 Days" format, this book is a journey around the globe showcasing the greatest golf courses. It gives armchair golfers a chance to "visit" 365 courses via superb colour photographs…
Robert Crais is at the top of his game. Up until L.A. REQUIEM, his breakout novel, he had garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following but ever since, his sales have exploded into a different order of magnitude. Both his series of Elvis Cole and Joe…
For his famous "Men in the Cities" series, drawings of sharply dressed businesspeople writhing in contortion, a sort of death dance of the modern man, Longo used his friends as models. He'd bring them up on the roof of his loft, rope them,…
Papercraft is an extensive survey on the insatiable trend of innovative art and design work crafted from paper. It explores the astounding possibilities of paper and gathers the most extraordinary creations – from small objects and figures to large-scale…
This selection of projects demonstrates how graphics and colour can reinforce the strength of spaces. The spatial application of colour is explained by the creators of the projects through texts and photographs. This is an essential book for exploring…
The best-selling visual logo encyclopedia Dos Logos book is now available in an accessible softcover edition. With a condensed edit of the popular book, this essential resource for designers offers over 2,300 new examples and stylistic approaches to…
Logos have become the face of brands, companies and record labels. They are indispensable little helpers in creating a positive image, to trigger the memory, aid identification and install trust. Often deceptively simple, the task of a logo is never…
PhotoBox presents a collection of 250 photographs by 200 of the world's most prominent photographers, ranging from legendary masters to contemporary stars, in an appealing format with a portfolio binding. Photographers include Ansel Adams, Richard Avedon,Yann…
The wide array of designs presented in this volume offers a wide and varied vision of the latest trends in renovating buildings. Reputed architects suggest ingenious solutions for giving old structures a fresh, renewed look and for creating effective…
The internet has radically changed our understanding of information and how we handle text. As more and more messages are being communicated in plain text on digital platforms such as cell phones, more and more designers are trying to find solutions…
Evolving from graffiti and street art, urban interventions are the next generation of artwork to hit public space. Using any and all of the components that make up urban and rural landscapes, these mostly spatial interventions bring art to the masses.…