This novel biography brings Marcus Aurelius (121–180 CE) to life for a new generation of readers by exploring the emperor’s fascinating psychological journey. Donald J. Robertson examines Marcus’s relationships with key figures in his life, such as his... Zobraziť viac
The definitive portrait of one of the most important cultural figures in American history: Walt Disney... Zobraziť viac
When news of the budding romance between a beloved English prince and an American actress broke, it captured the world’s attention and sparked an international media frenzy. But while the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have continued ... Zobraziť viac
In Island Dreams, Gavin Francis examines our collective fascination with islands. He blends stories of his own travels with psychology, philosophy and great voyages from literature, shedding new light on the importance of islands and isolation in our... Zobraziť viac
The book deals with developing the concept of professional vision (noticing and knowledge-based reasoning) among future primary and secondary school teachers of Biology, Mathematics, English as a foreign language, Art, and Social Studies... Zobraziť viac
Roger Billcliffe's groundbreaking catalogue raisonne of the furniture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh first appeared over four decades ago. This fourth edition has been completely revised and updated to take account of the host of discoveries ... Zobraziť viac
Like hardly any other artist of his generation, Wolfgang Tillmans has shaped our perception of the world. From early portraits of his friends to still lifes, travel shots, nudes, landscape and sky photographs, to his abstract work, Tillmans has created... Zobraziť viac
From his rapid-fire stand-up comedy riffs to his breakout role in Mork & Mindy and his Academy Award-winning performance in Good Will Hunting, Robin Williams was a singularly innovative and beloved entertainer. He often came across as a man... Zobraziť viac
Forget prescriptive 28-day plans and fad diets that are sooner or later abandoned. The truth is they don't work - and they don't make you happy. Pop powerhouse Ellie Goulding's much sought-after fitness and health philosophy ... Zobraziť viac
Here is Trump in action how he runs his organization and how he runs his life as he meets the people he needs to meet, chats with family and friends, clashes with enemies, and challenges conventional thinking... Zobraziť viac
Veteran style journalist Elizabeth Holmes expands her popular Instagram series, So Many Thoughts, into a nuanced look at the fashion and branding of the four most influential members of the British Royal Family: Queen Elizabeth II; Diana, ... Zobraziť viac
The first book to concentrate on the early ceramic work of ‘Transvestite Potter’, bestselling author, broadcaster and social commentator Grayson Perry. Grayson Perry is one of today’s most popular artists, known for his flamboyant persona and playful ... Zobraziť viac
Lewis Carroll's classic story of Alice and her incredible adventures in Wonderland is brought to life in this brand new silkbound edition. Follow curious Alice as she ventures down a rabbit hole and into a magical world, filled with unforgettable... Zobraziť viac
A love story to climbing all the way down a book's rope, free diving to its bottom, and then resurfacing at its close, ready to breathe a different kind of air... Zobraziť viac
V knize je zachycen chronologický vývoj poznání v zoologii v průběhu šestatřiceti století. Na pozadí historických událostí jsou zde představeny nejvýznamnější objevy Zobraziť viac
Slavný hudební demytizátor Clinton Heylin, renomovaný autor životopisů rockových hvězd, přichází s dosud nejobšírnější publikací o „Šéfovi“ a jeho kapele. Popisuje Springsteenovo nelehké mládí, hudební začátky a období slávy, kdy musel se svým... Zobraziť viac
Obsáhlé paměti dramatika, esejisty, prozaika, básníka a politika Milana Uhdeho (* 1936) jsou cenným svědectvím o české a moravské kultuře a společnosti druhé poloviny dvacátého století. Spjaty jsou především s Brnem, autorovým městem, a s jeho literárním Zobraziť viac
Celá staletí křižovali odvážní cestovatelé pevninu i oceány, aby probádali naši planetu a sestavili dohromady její co nejpodrobnější podobu. Zemský povrch je... Zobraziť viac
První důkladné zpracování život a díla Wilhelma Reicha,je jedním z největších objevitelů a myslitelů 20. století. Spolu s C. G. Jungem a Sigmundem Freudem je nejvýznamnějším průkopníkem analýzy, v níž kráčel vlastní cestou... Zobraziť viac
Rod Borgiů v renesanční Itálii se stal synonymem pro pýchu, rozkošnictví, krutost, hrabivost, okázalost a intrikaření. Borgiové vždy vzbuzovali ve stejné míře... Zobraziť viac
