The story of how Abdel Sellou (a charismatic ex-con) came to be the caretaker of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo (a paralyzed French aristocrat) inspired the award-winning French movie Les Intouchables (2012), ... Zobraziť viac
Called an "enchanting, compassionate tale" by Booklist, this tender and illustrated middle-grade fantasy about a boy and the unicorn that changes his worldview is perfect for fans of Hello, Universe and Katherine Applegate... Zobraziť viac
Never give up on your dreams, no matter how long you hold on to them. When Gracie Burton stumbles upon an advertisement for a week-long cookery course in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, ... Zobraziť viac
From the very first week of Tim Clancy's 25-year career as a high school English teacher, he began to notice and collect funny and strange moments he discovered in his students' writing, such as: "The word 'witch' has become a household word, ... Zobraziť viac
Powershop 6 explores outstanding and inspirational retail destinations that are setting the direction of of contemporary industry trends. Divided into chapters illustrating key trends in the field, the 500-pages book showcases ... Zobraziť viac
The Sticker Dollies are embarking on a world tour: visiting the Egyptian pyramids, trekking through a tropical jungle and enjoying a colourful Venetian carnival. Each leg of their trip will require a different wardrobe; children can dress ... Zobraziť viac
At 11.30 a.m. on Saturday 12 August 2000, two massive explosions roared through the shallow Arctic waters of the Barents Sea. The Kursk, pride of the Northern Fleet and the largest attack submarine in the world, was hurtling towards the ocean floor... Zobraziť viac
The influx of African migrants into Europe in recent years has raised important issues about changing labor economies, new technologies of border control, and the effects of armed conflict. But attention to such broad questions often... Zobraziť viac
Bauhaus Goes West is a story of cultural exchange – between the Bauhaus émigrés in the years following the school’s closure in 1933 and the countries to which they moved, focusing in particular on Britain. Taking as its starting point ... Zobraziť viac
Following the success of the original Zoo Quest expeditions, in the late 1950s onwards the young David Attenborough embarked on further travels in a very different part of the world... Zobraziť viac
From the moment Alma Whittaker steps into the world, everything about life intrigues her. Instilled with an unquenchable sense of wonder by her father, a botanical explorer and the richest man in the New World, Alma is raised in a house ... Zobraziť viac
If not used for shipping they are anything but boring. Pallets are a universal symbol of the globalized world... Zobraziť viac
A new Batman's deadly crusade against the criminals of Gotham City begins! Bruce Wayne, battle-broken and out of commission after his epic showdown with Gotham's famous villain Bane, has appointed a new Dark Knight to keep the bad guys at bay.... Zobraziť viac
Structured Lineages: Learning from Japanese Structural Design presents a selection of essays and roundtable discussions by internationally prominent structural engineers on the intertwined traditions of architecture and engineering in ... Zobraziť viac
A critical examination of the work of one of the most significant and original sculptors and installation artists living today. Jamaican-born Nari Ward is best known for his large-scale sculptures and installations, ... Zobraziť viac
For more than 4,000 years the pyramids of Giza have stood like giant question marks that have intrigued and endlessly fascinated people. Who exactly built them? When? Why? And how did they create these colossal structures? But the pyramids are not a compl Zobraziť viac
This extraordinary, magical novel is the story of Clare and Henry who have known each other since Clare was six and Henry... Zobraziť viac
Logan is an Old Man on a mission! Given a second chance, he's determined to put right what went wrong in the reality he knew: the night the villains joined forces and overcame the world's heroes, changing his life forever.. Zobraziť viac
The Changthang Plateau lies in the centre of Tibet. A vast, rolling grassland stippled with azure-blue lakes and ringed by snow peaks, it is home to seven-year-old Gongzha and his family who live, as their ancestors have done for centuries, by herding and Zobraziť viac
Mostly Harmless is the fifth and final part in Douglas Adams' much-loved cult classic series. Arthur Dent hadn't had a day as bad as this since the Earth had been blown up. Zobraziť viac
