Biografie pozoruhodného panovníka líčí bouřlivý život Jindřicha VIII. od útlého dětství až po královu dominantní úlohu jednoho z hlavních hráčů na mezinárodní scéně. Zabývá se jeho válečnými dobrodružstvími i schopnostmi politika, reformátora... Zobraziť viac
Knížecí rod Eggenberků zanechal v českých dějinách jen krátkodechou stopu, ale ne bezvýznamnou. Vždyť Eggenberkové vládli nejen Českým Krumlovem a celým jeho obrovským panstvím, ale také jako jeden z mála aristokratických rodů, usedlých na území českého.. Zobraziť viac
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill byl už jako chlapec rozhodnut stát se hrdinou a své předsevzetí splnil. V mnohém i překonal. Dramatický příběh života velkého státníka v historických souvislostech. Zobraziť viac
Táto rozsiahla kniha slávneho talianskeho profesora obsahuje mnoho rovín: stretáva sa v ňom próza, literatúra faktu, história, filozofia, náboženstvo, ľudská skúsenosť, thriller, humor, dobrodružstvo romantika i záhada... Zobraziť viac
The story of the remarkable resurgence of right-wing extremists in the United States... Zobraziť viac
Henri Matisse: Meet the Artist provides an overview of Matisse's artistic career, reflecting on each pivotal period, including sculpture, fauve paintings, his friendship w/ Picasso and his paper cut-outs. The Meet the Artist series is ... Zobraziť viac
A unique and beautifully produced celebration of the iconic and beloved rock star, Elton at 75 features a slipcased hardcover with a gatefold timeline, gatefold artwork, frameable pull-out gig poster, and a pull-out photo print... Zobraziť viac
As an icon of India, Ravi Shankar ranks not far below Gandhi or the Taj Mahal. He was one of the twentieth century's most important musicians, and India's greatest cultural ambassador. The maestro of the sitar filled the world's leading concert halls... Zobraziť viac
Renowned, bestselling novelist Chuck Palahniuk takes us behind the scenes of the writing life, with postcards from decades on the road and incredible examination of the power of fiction and the art of storytelling. In this spellbinding blend of memoir... Zobraziť viac
Fue una de las imágenes más desgarradoras del siglo XX: Dos niños, dos príncipes, caminando detrás del féretro de su madre, mientras el mundo contemplaba la escena con pesar… Zobraziť viac
Poslední okamžiky dvaceti proslulých královen a císařoven, počínaje sebevraždou egyptské královny Kleopatry a konče dramatickou autonehodou belgické královny Astrid. Kniha sugestivně líčí popravy Marie Stuartovny a Marie-Antoinetty... 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
From March 1965 to May 1966, photographer Bent Rej enjoyed unique access to The Rolling Stones... Zobraziť viac
'I hadn't been very comfortable with fame, but I didn't know what to do with myself after I was famous. On the surface, I was just hugely relieved to be shot of the whole thing. I felt like I'd been let off the hook . . . But underneath that, I was... Zobraziť viac
This first volume in a major new series of illustrated biographies of Magnum photographers traces the life and achievements of Eve Arnold, who captured an incredible array of subjects with remarkable clarity and compassion... Zobraziť viac
Within a year of arriving in Hollywood in 1914, British-born Charlie Chaplin had become the slapstick king of America. By the end of his second year on the silver screen, Chaplin's fame had spread worldwide. He was the first international film stae ... Zobraziť viac
This one-of-a-kind book is a comprehensive biography of the pope completely illustrated with more than 250 photographs and 50 removable documents. Beginning with his birth as Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina in 1936, the book follows his life from his c Zobraziť viac
A stunning and poignant autobiographical look at the myriad experiences that shape a meaningful life, by the bestselling author of the Kurt Wallander mysteries. In January 2014, Henning Mankell received a diagnosis of lung cancer.... Zobraziť viac
The first comprehensive monograph on Mario Bellini, one of Italy's most versatile and influential designers. A key figure in the emergence of Italy as an important centre fore design in the 1960's, Mario Bellini is renowned for ... Zobraziť viac
The Amazing Spider-Man. The Incredible Hulk. The Invincible Iron Man. These are just a few of the iconic superheroes to emerge from the mind of Stan Lee. From the mean streets of Depression-era New York City to recipient of the National Medal of Arts,... Zobraziť viac
