Zatímco většina manželů snadno zapomene, že jejich žena má ráno důležitou schůzku, že měli dojít nakoupit, někdy dokonce i na výročí svatby, hrdina O’Farrellova románu v jediném okamžiku ztráty paměti zapomene manželčino jméno i tvář, všechno, co spolu... Zobraziť viac
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Zatímco většina manželů snadno zapomene, že jejich žena má ráno důležitou schůzku, že měli dojít nakoupit, někdy dokonce i na výročí svatby, hrdina O’Farrellova románu v jediném okamžiku ztráty paměti zapomene manželčino jméno i tvář, všechno, co spolu... Zobraziť viac
All across Britain, a generation of grown-up children are graduating from university, moving back in to their old bedrooms and showing their gratitude by berating their parents for their out-of-date politics... Zobraziť viac
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Many of us were put off history by the dry and dreary way it was taught at school. Back then 'The Origins of the Industrial Revolution' somehow seemed less compelling than the chance to test the bold claim... Zobraziť viac
Michael Adams shares a flat with three other men in their late twenties. Days are spent lying in bed, playing computer games and occasionally doing a bit of work. And then, when he feels like it,... Zobraziť viac
Alice never imagined that she would end up like this. Is she the only mother who feels so permanently panic-stricken at the terrors of the modern world – or is it normal to sit up in bed all night popping bubble wrap?... Zobraziť viac
All across Britain, a generation of grown-up children are graduating from university, moving back in to their old bedrooms and showing their gratitude by berating their parents for their out-of-date politics... Zobraziť viac
<i>An Utterly Exasperated History of Modern Britain</i> informs, elucidates and laughs at all the bizarre events, ridiculous characters and stupid decisions that have shaped Britain's story since 1945... Zobraziť viac
