'Facts alone are wanted in life': the children at Mr Gradgrind's school are sternly ordered to stifle their imaginations and pay attention only to cold, hard reality. They live in a smoky, troubled industrial town so entertainment is hard ... Zobraziť viac
After Andy is Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni’s insider's account of working in Andy Warhol’s studio and Interview magazine, and explores Warhol’s impact on the art world, pop culture, society, and fashion—and how his iconic status gave rise to some of ... Zobraziť viac
One bad day. Freed once again from the confines of Arkham Asylum, The Joker is out to prove a deranged point. And he's going to use Gotham City's top cop, commissioner Jim Gordon, and his brilliant daughter Barbara (a.k.a. Batgirl) to do it... Zobraziť viac
Male literary friendships are the stuff of legend, but what about the friendships of women writers? A Secret Sisterhood, drawing on letters and diaries, some never published before, brings to light a wealth of surprising female collaborations... Zobraziť viac
The eagerly-anticipated new novel from the worldwide Number One bestselling author behind Emmy-award-winning HBO series Big Little Lies and smash-hit novel The Husband's Secret. Zobraziť viac
An hilarious and terrifying expose of the brave new world of work, explaining why it has all gone wrong and how we can regain our dignity. Personality tests. Team-building exercises. Forced Fun. Desktop surveillance. Open-plan offices... Zobraziť viac
Peter Parker returns home to Queens, balancing his normal life as a high school sophomore with fi ghting street crime. When mysterious, high-tech weapons turn up in his neighborhood, it's his chance to make the name Spider-Man ... Zobraziť viac
Will a computer ever compose a symphony, write a prize-winning novel, or paint a masterpiece? And if so, would we be able to tell the difference?As humans, we have an extraordinary ability to create works of art that elevate, expand and transform what it Zobraziť viac
Increasingly, the demands of identity direct the world's politics. Nation, religion, sect, race, ethnicity, gender: these categories have overtaken broader, inclusive ideas of who we are. We have built walls rather than bridges... Zobraziť viac
Three years ago, the sisters confronted their demon father in that strange other-world called Everwhere. It was a battle that ended in a devastating loss, and the scars they carry seem to have slowly pushed the sisters apart... Zobraziť viac
Cultures all over the world have great heroes and heroines whose exploits have made them the stuff of legend. In this wondrously illustrated atlas, explore some of the great figures of mythology and their incredible exploits... Zobraziť viac
When Aster wakes alone on a tropical island, she has no idea what has happened, why she is there, or where to find her younger sister, Poppy. Meanwhile Sam, who once met the sisters on a plane, makes links between the mystery of their disappearance ... Zobraziť viac
In this ambitious and original study, Stathis Kouvelakis paints a rich panorama of the key intellectual and political figures in the effervescence of German thought before the 1848 revolutions. He shows how the attempt to chart a moderate, reformist... Zobraziť viac
Persuasion is a skill - part psychology - part human relationships - part communication. Can you turn someone around to see things your way? The chances are you will want to persuade someone, some time to your way of thinking. Why would you want to... Zobraziť viac
Después de cinco años desempeñando la labor de ama de casa, Gabby Schaefer estaba deseando volver al trabajo. Pero cuando sus planes se vinieron abajo por una impactante noticia y las demoledoras expectativas de su marido, ... Zobraziť viac
From the internationally best-selling author of the His Dark Materials trilogy, a spellbinding journey into the secrets of his art—the narratives that have shaped his vision, his experience of writing, and the keys to mastering the art of storytelling... Zobraziť viac
The Met Gala ball: the world's most glamorous fundraising party, an incredible night where the rich and famous wear extraordinary designer gowns and rub shoulders in New York's famous Metropolitan Museum of Art. People would kill for an invitation.... Zobraziť viac
The worlds of Batman and the legendary vigilante the Shadow collide in this crossover for the ages, now available in paperback! From the incredible minds of iconic authors Scott Snyder and Steve Orlando comes the resurgence of a classic noir character... Zobraziť viac
Parenting is full of decisions, nearly all of which can be agonized over. There is an abundance of often-conflicting advice hurled at you from doctors, family, friends, and strangers on the internet... Zobraziť viac
This is the final installment of the New York Times best-selling series Sweet Tooth from the award-winning creator of the Essex County, Underwater Welder and Descender, Jeff Lemire... Zobraziť viac