Victoria Woodhull, Mary Wollstonecraft, Aimee Semple McPherson, Edwina Mountbatten, Margaret Argyll and Chanel were all women who dared. They had no time for what society said they could and couldn't do... Zobraziť viac
Since the days of Adam Smith, economists have grappled with a series of familiar problems - but often their ideas are hard to digest, before we even try to apply them to today's issues. Linda Yueh is renowned for her combination of erudition, ... Zobraziť viac
One of the most successful and distinguished artists of our time, Andrew Lloyd Webber has reigned over the musical theatre world for nearly five decades. The winner of numerous awards, including multiple ... Zobraziť viac
Best known for his unforgettable roles in Monty Python, from the Flying Circus to The Meaning of Life, Eric Idle reflects on the meaning of his own life in this brilliantly entertaining memoir that takes us on an unforgettable journey from his childhood i Zobraziť viac
An expedition to Antarctica goes horribly wrong as a group of explorers stumbles upon some mysterious ancient ruins, with devastating consequences. At the Mountains of Madness ranks among Lovecraft's most terrifying novellas, and is a firm favourite... Zobraziť viac
Jack Kerouac's classic novel about friendship, the search for meaning, and the allure of natureA witty, moving philosophical novel, Jack Kerouac's The Dharma Bums is a journey of self-discovery through the lens of Zen Buddhist thought... Zobraziť viac
The Eagles wrote the soundtrack to the Seventies and Eighties - and even now their albums top the charts. But backstage, there were no peaceful, easy feelings... Don Felder was just a poor boy from Florida, but when he joined the Eagles he soared ... Zobraziť viac
AUTHENTIC: Since he was a small boy, Mosab Hassan Yousef has had an inside view of the deadly terrorist group Hamas. The... Zobraziť viac
The musician and Hip Hop legend hailed as the greatest MC of all time and compared to Thelonious Monk reimagines the writing handbook in this memoir and guide that incorporates the soulful genius, confidence, and creativity of a master artist.... Zobraziť viac
In Middlemarch, in the heart of England, Dorothea wants to change the world and Dr Lydgate hopes to make great scientific discoveries. But after disastrous marriages, they both lose control of their lives... Zobraziť viac
Jean-François Jaussaud met Louise Bourgeois for the first time in 1994, at her studio in Brooklyn. But it was not before she had interrogated him about every aspect of his life that he earned her trust. A first photo session was set up in Spring 1995, ... Zobraziť viac
This first career-spanning look at Southern California artist Tim Biskup's prolific aesthetic range begins with his early roots in animation and traces the evolution of his distinct style, which incorporates a complex interplay of color, geometry... Zobraziť viac
This handbook records more than 1300 Imperial Poets Laureate created within the Holy Roman Empire between 1355 and 1804, with a sketch of their lives, a list of their published works, and a note of relevant scholarly literature... Zobraziť viac
Written in a gripping narrative, and based on years of research, this book features a portrait of the downfall of FIFA, and the men who stole football... Zobraziť viac
Blanka takes a summer job at a centre for people with physical disabilities in the French city of Marseille, where her encounter with their severe conditions ends badly. A deeply unsettling, visceral tale of a young woman unravelling, ... Zobraziť viac
A searingly honest memoir of life, policing and falling apart <i> 'Every contact leaves a trace' </i>John Sutherland joined the Met in 1992, having dreamed of being a police officer since his teens. Rising quickly through the ranks... Zobraziť viac
The SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER from 'queen of the geeks' Felicia Day. Now updated with new material. From online entertainment mogul, actress, and “queen of the geeks” Felicia Day, a funny, quirky, and inspiring memoir about her unusual upbringing... Zobraziť viac
Na mapě kafkovského bádání je to bílé místo: vztah tohoto pražského spisovatele k hlavnímu městu císařství, jehož poddaným byl. Již v chlapeckém věku se stal svědkem návštěv císaře Františka Josefa ve svém rodném městě... Zobraziť viac
This colourful children’s book tells the story of the renowned artist Yayoi Kusama and her quest to cover the world in polka dots – from here to infinity! Growing up in the mountains of Japan, Yayoi Kusama dreamed of becoming an artist.... Zobraziť viac
From the author of the bestselling The Reason I Jump, an extraordinary self-portrait of life as a young adult with autism. Naoki Higashida was only thirteen when he wrote The Reason I Jump, a revelatory account of autism... Zobraziť viac
