The violent racism of the American South drove Wayne Flynt away from his home state of Alabama, but the publication of To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee's classic novel about courage... Zobraziť viac
Milan R. Štefánik is a principal figure in modern Slovak history. Who were those that followed him? We chose six diplomats for this study: Osuský, Hurban, Palic, Slávik, Krno and Papánek. Including Štefánik, these were seven brave men... Zobraziť viac
This latest instalment in The Illustrators on Dutch artist Dick Bruna (1927-2017) takes readers behind the scenes of the creation of some of the world's most endearing children's characters... Zobraziť viac
This is the definitive story of Don Revie, a player and manager who singlehandedly changed the face of English football but left behind a legacy shrouded in allegations of corruption and dishonesty... Zobraziť viac
From Icarus to Iron Man, the dream of human flight has always inspired and challenged us. Now, with his pioneering jet suit, Richard Browning has redefined what is possible... Zobraziť viac
Appointed by Philip Roth and granted complete access and independence, Blake Bailey spent years poring over Roth's personal archive, interviewing his friends, lovers, and colleagues, and engaging Roth himself in breathtakingly candid conversations... Zobraziť viac
This is the first, comprehensive translation of Calvino's letters into English, by Martin McLaughlin. They cover virtually all of Calvino's adult life, from shortly after the outset of WWII until his sudden death in 1985... Zobraziť viac
One of the most popular and controversial writers of the twentieth century, George Orwell's work is as relevant today as it was in his own lifetime. Possibly, in the age of Brexit, Trump, and populism, even more so... Zobraziť viac
With the death of Steve Jobs in 2011, Jony Ive has become the most important person at Apple. Some would argue he always was. Steve Jobs discovered Ive in 1997, when he found the scruffy British designer toiling away in a studio surrounded ... Zobraziť viac
For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works ... Zobraziť viac
The powerful memoir of a young doctor and former college athlete diagnosed with a rare disease who spearheaded the search for a cure—and became a champion for a new approach to medical research... Zobraziť viac
During his formative period as a recording artist, Elvis Presley was often accompanied by the photographer Alfred Wertheimer, who enjoyed unrestricted access to The King's life. This book presents an exclusive selection of Wertheimer's photographs, ... Zobraziť viac
Coming with giant grass-roots support and extraordinary critical acclaim, When I Hit You has moved readers to laughter, to anger, to tears... and to action... Zobraziť viac
Dan Lyons was Technology Editor at Newsweek Magazine for years, a magazine writer at the top of his profession. One Friday morning he received a phone call: his job no longer... Zobraziť viac
In 1944, sixteen-year-old ballerina Edith Eger was sent to Auschwitz. Separated from her parents on arrival, she endures unimaginable experiences, including being made to dance for the infamous Josef Mengele. When the camp is finally liberated, ... Zobraziť viac
Approaching the 500th anniversary of Leonardo’s death, the world- renowned da Vinci expert recounts his fifty- year journey... Zobraziť viac
Little, Brown Book Group: 'beautifully written and refreshingly sincere, sets new high standards' -DAILY MAIL 'Homeric in... Zobraziť viac
The moving, often irreverent, story of Arun's years growing up at the iconic Sevagram ashram provides the setting for the... Zobraziť viac
Former Prime Minister and the country’s longest-serving Chancellor, Gordon Brown has been a guiding force for Britain and the world over three decades. This is his candid, poignant and deeply relevant story... Zobraziť viac
A Collector’s Edition of Imagine John Yoko – the definitive inside story of the making of the legendary album and all that surrounded it – personally compiled and curated by Yoko Ono and including a hand-numbered and officially stamped giclée print... Zobraziť viac
