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The Giants and the Joneses (Donaldson Julia)(Paperback)

363 Kč

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Jumbeelia the young giantess loves to hear the old story about the iggly plop who climbed up the bimplestonk to the giants' land of Groil. Then, one day, she throws a bimple over the edge of Groil. Down, down, down Jumbeelia climbs--right down into the land of the iggly plops, where she discovers Colette, Poppy, and Stephen Jones; puts them into her canvas bag; and carries them back to Groil. Soon the children find themselves shut in her dollhouse, with no visible means of escape. With danger surrounding them at every turn, the children must use all their wits to survive and figure out a way to get back home. . .

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Persuasion (Austen Jane)(Pevná vazba)

275 Kč

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Now on Netflix! Jane Austen's wickedly satirical final novel, starring Dakota Johnson, Henry Golding and Richard E. Grant.Complete and unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features gorgeous illustrations by Hugh Thomson and an afterword by author and critic Henry Hitchings. Persuasion follows the story of Anne Elliott, who as a teenager was engaged to a seemingly ideal man, Frederick Wentworth. But after being persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that he is too poor to be a suitable match, Anne ends their engagement. When they are reacquainted eight years later, their circumstances are transformed: Frederick is returning triumphantly from the Napoleonic War,

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Food Store: 50+ Stunning Interior Designs & Branding Concepts (Bellisario Paolo Emilio)(Paperback / softback)

711 Kč

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- A richly photographed and detailed compendium, filled with a smorgasbord of inspiring features of interior design strategies and branding concepts for a wide variety of stores, including bakeries, patisseries, and caf s; restaurants and delicatessens; food companies and catering businesses; ice cream parlors and chocolateries; and much more- In this book, the reader is guided by a range of well-established designers, who are able to straddle the overlaps between graphic design and interior design trends, and how to effectively manage brand promotion and store design- The texts describe ideas for the process of building a small commercial space, from the logo and brand management, to uniforms and general packaging, to menus and product design, through to overall interior design of the space- A must-have for architects, interior designers, and brand managers, as well as food store

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Silence: The Mystery of Wholeness (Sardello Robert)(Paperback)

309 Kč

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An introduction to the nature and benefits of silence as a new spiritual reality that can lead to self-awareness and healing in our chaotic, fast-paced world With its beautifully rich prose, Robert Sardello's newest book invites us to experience silence as a companion presence--a creative heart-felt experience that renews, restores, and deepens the body's response to the internal and external world. Drawing on images and ideas from the Trials of St. Anthony, anthroposophy, depth psychology, and phenomenology, the book delves deeply into the subtleties of silence, exploring the phenomenon as a source of wholeness and revitalization. Sharing his own insights from years of experience in spiritual psychology, Sardello takes us on an inner journey beyond the chaotic noise of the ego to a place of inner communion and self-healing. Silence opens our eyes to the importance of

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Sitdowns with Gangsters (Attwood Shaun)(Paperback / softback)

378 Kč

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Conversations with ten of the world's most dangerous gangsters, including Shane Taylor, John Lawson and Ian 'Blink'

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My Sporting Life - Memories, moments and declarations (Parkinson Michael)(Paperback)

375 Kč

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Out of Silence, Sound. Out of Nothing, Something.: A Writers Guide (Griffin Susan)(Paperback)

391 Kč

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In an elegant but contemporary voice, award-winning author Susan Griffin breaks down the creative process step-by-step, guiding the reader through a practical course in how to begin and end a work of literature, whether fiction or nonfiction, poetry, or prose The distinguished author of more than twenty-two books, many award-winning, Susan Griffin distills daily wisdom garnered from more than five decades teaching creative writing and editing manuscripts, as well as from her own writing. This collection of brief but ultimately pithy chapters designed to help beginning writers get started also guides experienced writers through blocks and difficulties of all kinds. Organized according to a practical timeline, Out of Silence, Sound. Out of Nothing, Something. elucidates the process of writing from beginning to end, presenting an approach that is similar to the

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Masculinity and Its Discontents: The Male Psyche and the Inherent Tensions of Maturing Manhood (Diamond Michael J.)(Paperback)

1 060 Kč

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Offering a uniquely psychoanalytic developmental perspective on male gender identity and the sense of maleness, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the development of masculinity in childhood and its continued evolution throughout a man's life. Drawing on classical Freudian theory, as well as on more contemporary psychoanalytic theories, this book explores early infancy and child development, preoedipal factors and the oedipal complex, the influence of parenting and the unconscious transmission of gendered factors both by mothers and both biological and symbolic fathers, the male ego ideal, social, cultural, and biological influences, the role of inherent psychic bi-genderality in the context of gender binaries, and the inherent gendered tensions and challenges experienced as an individual progresses into adult and later life. This book is original in its

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Viva 1 Segunda edicion workbook B pack 8(Multiple copy pack)

1 309 Kč

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Another Horsemanship (Racinet Jean-Claude)(Paperback)

824 Kč

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Jean-Claude Racinet has devoted his life to the vindication of "L'equitation de L'egerete" (riding in lightness) which fosters balance by relaxing the horse-more so his mouth-excluding force in the wielding of the aids. Also written by Racinet: Total Horsemanship, Racinet Explains Baucher This practical manual, describes the horsemanship of French Tradition - characterized by lightness - from a down-to-earth point of view. Born in Paris in 1929, Jean-Claude Racinet is a graduate of St. Cyr, the French West Point, Class of 1950. He was a member of the French contingent in Korea (1950-53), where he was wounded twice. As an officer of the French army, he spent seven years in Tunisia and Algeria (1954-61) and four more years in Europe. While he spent most of his army career during the time when the military was getting rid of their horses, he managed, between and during his sojourns

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Governing and Ruling: The Political Logic of Taxation in China (Zhang Changdong)(Paperback)

1 256 Kč

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Rapid social economic changes, the transition from a planned economy to a market economy, or even economic liberalization can lead to political instability and the collapse of authoritarian regimes. Despite experiencing all of these unprecedented changes in the past forty years, China under the Chinese Communist Party's leadership has so far successfully transformed and improved both its governance capacity and its ruling capacity. Governing and Ruling: The Political Logic of Taxation in China addresses this regime resilience puzzle by examining the political logic of its taxation system, especially the ways in which taxation helps China handle three governance problems: maneuvering social control, improving agent discipline, and eliciting cooperation. Changdong Zhang argues that a taxation system plays an important role in sustaining authoritarian rule, in China and

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Diapasn (Devernay Latitia)(Pevná vazba)

281 Kč

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Habitualmente un diapas n sirve para afinar los instrumentos de una orquesta. . . Este libro permite afinar la escucha, y percibir la m sica secreta de todas las cosas con tus cinco sentidos. Ganador de los premios Bologna Ragazzi Award 2011 y CJ Picture Book Festival 2010. A tuning fork is used to tune the instruments in an orchestra. This book lets readers fine-tune their listening and hear the secret music of all things with their five

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Oxford Bookworms Factfiles: Climate Change: Level 2: 700-Word Vocabulary (Newbolt Barnaby)(Paperback)

405 Kč

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Features topics such as environmental issues, historical facts, and culture. Full-color photographs, introductions, glossaries, and exercises enhance student reading and learning. Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult

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The Art of War & the Prince by Machiavelli - Special Edition (Machiavelli Niccolo)(Paperback)

467 Kč

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This special edition of "The Art of War" by Machiavelli & "The Prince" by Machiavelli unites both of Machiavelli's renowned volumes on strategy together, so that the philosophy and mechanisms for obtaining power and managing power may be seen as a single entity. Possessed of a great intellect, Niccolo Machiavelli was uniquely suited to examine and explain the important details of statecraft. Machiavelli, like Plato, Pythagoras and Confucius two hundred odd decades before him, saw only one method by which a thinking man, himself not powerful, might do the work of state building, by seizing the imagination of a Prince. With these writings, he has influenced the history of the world. Machiavelli has so influenced human civilization that the very term: Machiavellian, has come to mean that which is characterized by expediency, deceit, and cunning. A prime example is his advice: "A

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Robot Ethics: The Ethical and Social Implications of Robotics (Lin Patrick)(Paperback)

946 Kč

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Prominent experts from science and the humanities explore issues in robot ethics that range from sex to war. Robots today serve in many roles, from entertainer to educator to executioner. As robotics technology advances, ethical concerns become more pressing: Should robots be programmed to follow a code of ethics, if this is even possible? Are there risks in forming emotional bonds with robots? How might society--and ethics--change with robotics? This volume is the first book to bring together prominent scholars and experts from both science and the humanities to explore these and other questions in this emerging field.Starting with an overview of the issues and relevant ethical theories, the topics flow naturally from the possibility of programming robot ethics to the ethical use of military robots in war to legal and policy questions, including liability and

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What Is Life? A Guide to Biology with Physiology (Phelan Jay)(Paperback / softback)

2 194 Kč

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The rat is back(Paperback / softback)

161 Kč

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Archie, Jump! (Parsons Anne)(Paperback / softback)

185 Kč

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When Archie's breeder hears all about his antics at the training class, she persuades the Whites to take him to an agility class instead. With a local dog show fast approaching, Archie must put his paws to the test and take up this new challenge. Will he master the fences to become the new

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Beautifully Foolish Endeavor (Green Hank)(Paperback / softback)

257 Kč

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In his much-anticipated debut novel, Hank Green - co-creator of Crash Course, Vlogbrothers and SciShow - spins a sweeping, cinematic tale about a young woman who becomes an overnight celebrity before realizing she's part of something bigger, and stranger, than anyone could have possibly

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NOCTURNES (ISHIGURO KAZUO)(Paperback)

181 Kč

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Occupation in the East: The Daily Lives of German Occupiers in Warsaw and Minsk, 1939-1944 (Lehnstaedt Stephan)(Pevná vazba)

2 207 Kč

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Following their occupation by the Third Reich, Warsaw and Minsk became home to tens of thousands of Germans. In this exhaustive study, Stephan Lehnstaedt provides a nuanced, eye-opening portrait of the lives of these men and women, who constituted a surprisingly diverse population-including everyone from SS officers to civil servants, as well as ethnically German city residents-united in its self-conception as a "master race." Even as they acclimated to the daily routines and tedium of life in the East, many Germans engaged in acts of shocking brutality against Poles, Belarusians, and Jews, while social conditions became increasingly conducive to systematic mass

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Little First Colouring Christmas (Robson Kirsteen)(Paperback / softback)

163 Kč

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From Santa to snowmen, this book contains a wealth of Christmas-themed colouring for little children. Bold outlines provide the perfect way for young children to develop their pen control and colouring skills, while simple words on each page for parents or older children to read encourage a curiosity for information from an early

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Something to Live For - A page-turning comfort read that will make you laugh and cry (Roper Richard)(Paperback / softback)

232 Kč

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With the warmth of David Nicholls and the charm and humour of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Something to Live For explores one man's attempts to let go of the past and start his life

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The Way of Ignatius: A Prayer Journey through Lent (Simmonds Gemma)(Paperback)

232 Kč

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Deeply grounded, practical and real.' Margaret Silf, author and spiritual explorer Isn't a deep prayer life only for religious specialists? In this introduction to the spiritual life, Gemma Simmonds shows that everyone can find prayer a rewarding experience. She explores the story and prayer tradition of Ignatius of Loyola, together with the contribution of the seventeenth-century Yorkshire woman, Mary Ward. A guide for Lent and the rest of the year, The Way of Ignatius helps us to pray with the Scriptures in an imaginative way. To aid reflection and discussion, there are questions at the end of each

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A Healer's Journey to Intuitive Knowing: The Heart of Therapeutic Touch (Krieger Dolores)(Paperback)

427 Kč

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An investigation of the inner experience and self-awakening of a healer during and after an energy healing session - Explores the energetic flow, intuitive knowing, and sustained state of grounded centeredness that occur for a healer during the process of healing - Reveals how healing transforms the healer and how that transformation may elicit more profound and radical healing results - Examines how the healer establishes communication between her own inner self and that of the person requesting healing In this, her final book, respected Therapeutic Touch cofounder Dolores Krieger explores the energetic flow, intuitive knowing, and grounded centeredness that occur for a healer during a healing session. She shows how, as healers access their inner energies of compassion and intention, they are often led through a personal spiritual transformation or a self-awakening.

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Dragon Mountain (Tsang Katie)(Paperback / softback)

208 Kč

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PERCY JACKSON meets BEAST QUEST! DRAGON MOUNTAIN is the first book in an epic new fantasy series from authors Katie and Kevin

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Tokyo Geek's Guide: Manga, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, Toys, Idols & More - The Ultimate Guide to Japan's Otaku Culture (Simone Gianni)(Paperback)

384 Kč

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Tokyo is ground zero for Japan's famous "geek" or otaku culture--a phenomenon that has now swept across the globe. This is the most comprehensive Japan travel guide ever produced which features Tokyo's geeky underworld. It provides a comprehensive run-down of each major Tokyo district where geeks congregate, shop, play and hang out--from hi-tech Akihabara and trendy Harajuku to newer and lesser-known haunts like chic Shimo-Kita and working-class Ikebukuro. Dozens of iconic shops, restaurants, cafes and clubs in each area are described in loving detail with precise directions to get to each location. Maps, URLs, opening hours and over 400 fascinating color photographs bring you around Tokyo on an unforgettable trip to the centers of Japanese manga, anime and geek culture. Interviews with local otaku experts and people on the street let you see the world from

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Zen Lessons: The Art of Leadership (Cleary Thomas)(Paperback)

511 Kč

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This guide to enlightened conduct for people in positions of authority is based on the teachings of several great Chinese Zen masters. Drawing on private records, letters, and long-lost documents of the Song dynasty (tenth to thirteenth centuries), Zen Lessons consists of short excerpts written in language that is accessible to the reader without any background in Eastern philosophy. This book serves as a guide to recognizing the qualities of a genuine Zen teacher; it also serves as a study of the character and conduct necessary for the mastery of any position of power and authority--whether religious, social, political, or

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Top Class - Punctuation Year 6 (Murray John)(Mixed media product)

470 Kč

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Leading and Loving It: Encouragement for Pastors' Wives and Women in Leadership (Wilhite Lori)(Paperback)

571 Kč

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Being a woman in ministry, whether you are partnering with your husband in his calling or serving in your own leadership role, is challenging. While serving as mentors, counselors, advisors, and even cheerleaders, women carry numerous responsibilities. Lori Wilhite and Brandi Wilson know about this first-hand as the wives of two well-known pastors in America.Everyone has an image in their mind of what they think a pastor's wife should be. The trouble with this picture is that it has never been and never will be accurate. Ministry wives and female ministry leaders face the same real-life struggles as their church members, but have the added stress of sharing in everyone's burdens as well. They are held to impossible standards by those they serve, and the more this ideal of women in leadership is expected, the more we turn up the intensity in the pressure cooker that is life in