Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 400, Publishers: Atlantic Books, Author: Phil Rickman, ISBN-13: 9781786494627, Date of issue: 2025
Three classic titles from the Everyman Chess Starting Out Series in one volume. ----- Starting Out: Pawn Endgames by Glenn Flear --- Starting Out: Minor Piece Endgames by John Emms --- Starting Out: Rook Endgames by Chris Ward
La extraordinaria historia de la mujer que escribió en la sombra algunas de las obras más importantes del siglo XX. Por la autora de Mujeres que compran flores. La fascinante aventura de una mujer silenciada por la historia oficial... hasta ahora. Cuando a la directora teatral Noelia Cid le encargan estrenar Sortilegio, la obra perdida del reputado dramaturgo Gregorio Martínez Sierra, decide informarse sobre ella a través de los documentos que conservó su mujer, María Lejárraga. Sin embargo, mediante su investigación Noelia no sólo se sumerge en la compleja relación amorosa entre María y Gregorio, sino que va a encontrarse con un misterio que lleva más de un siglo sin resolver. Se verá entonces arrastrada por la vida llena de pasión, arte y feminismo de María, alguien que luchó contra viento y marea por ejercer su vocación y que vivió en primera línea los grandes hitos del siglo pasado: el Madrid literario de los años veinte, el París de la Belle Époque, la lucha política de las mujeres durante la Segunda República, el exilio tras la Guerra Civil, la ocupación de Francia por los nazis o el glamour? de la época dorada de Hollywood. Además descubriremos la versión más humana de las grandes personalidades que fueron sus amigos y colaboradores, como Juan Ramón Jiménez, Manuel de Falla o Federico García Lorca. «Vanessa Montfort ha tomado una figura casi desconocida de nuestra historia cultural para escribir una novela apasionada y maravillosa.»JUL IA NAVARRO.
Here's the Tesla collection you've been waiting for: 214 figures; 668 pages; and 107 articles, letters to editors, and lectures. All the famous lectures and articles that you'd expect are here, such as A New System of Alternating Current Motors and Transformers; Experiments with Alternating Currents of High Frequency; Experiments with Alternate Currents of Very High Frequency and Their Application to Methods of Artificial Illumination; Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Potential and High Frequency; On Light and Other High Frequency Phenomena; The Problem of Increasing Human Energy, With Special References to the Harnessing of the Sun's Energy; and My Inventions: The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla! You'll also get his many letters to editors, commenting on Marconi, Edison, and many issues of the day. And if that wasn't enough you'll also get other articles that you've heard about but probably never seen, such as Famous Scientific Illusions; High Frequency Oscillators for Electro-Therapeutic and Other Purposes; The Disturbing Influence of Solar Radiation on the Wireless Transmission of Energy; The Wonder World to Be Created by Electricity; A Speech Delivered Before the American Institute of Electrical Engineers; and Electrical Oscillators. This is an amazing collection that will give you the most complete look into the mind of Nikola Tesla, who has been called the most important man of the 20th Century. Without Tesla's ground-breaking work we'd all be sitting in the dark without even a radio to listen to.
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 640, Publishers: Library of America, Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Harold Bloom, Paul Kane, ISBN-13: 9780940450288, Date of issue: 1994
John Chapman, aka Johnny Appleseed, made himself the stuff of legend by spreading the seeds of apple trees from Pennsylvania to Indiana. Along with that, he offered the seeds of nonviolence and vegetarianism, good relationships with Native Americans, and p
"Drawing upon his unique and deep academic work and policy experience, Victor Cha has produced one of the most astute, insightful, and lucid texts on North Korea. Simply put, this book is a must-read for all--experts and casual
The three little pigs leave home to make their way in the world. The first little pig builds a house made of straw. The second little pig builds a house made of sticks. And the third little pig builds a house made of bricks. But it's not long before the Big Bad Wolf turns up ...He huffs and he puffs and he blows down the houses, one by one. But what will happen to the three little pigs?
A discussion of how Pearl Jam's 1993 follow-up to its debut smash Ten-and the band's concurrent retreat from the spotlight-laid the groundwork for what the band became: a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-honored partnership that remains true to its deliberate, socially responsible roots.
One of the most audacious and provocative writers on either side of the Atlantic now gives readers a dazzling, arousing, and wise improvisation on art, Eros, language, and identity. "A series of intense, artful musings that are exhilarating and visionary. . . . Unsettling yet strangely satisfying."--Newsday.
Henryk Sienkiewicz's 'With Fire and Sword' is a historical fiction novel set in the mid-17th century during the Khmelnytsky Uprising in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The book follows the story of a young Polish nobleman, Jan Skrzetuski, as he navigates love, war, and political intrigue. Sienkiewicz's rich and vivid descriptions bring the tumultuous period to life, immersing the reader in a world of shifting alliances and brutal conflicts. The novel is a sprawling epic that captures the essence of a critical moment in Eastern European history, blending fact with fiction in a masterful way. The author's use of language is both poetic and engaging, making 'With Fire and Sword' a classic of Polish literature and historical fiction. Henryk Sienkiewicz, a Polish Nobel Prize-winning author, was known for his talent in portraying historical events with great detail and accuracy. His own experiences growing up in a time of political turmoil in Poland likely influenced his interest in depicting the country's past struggles and triumphs. Through his writing, Sienkiewicz aimed to preserve and celebrate Polish history, showcasing its complexities and heroism. I highly recommend 'With Fire and Sword' to readers interested in historical fiction, particularly those intrigued by Eastern European history. Sienkiewicz's masterful storytelling and thorough research make this novel a captivating and enlightening read for anyone looking to delve into the past through literature.
Contemporary / British EnglishThe Russian Revolution - four young people, Yury, Tonya, Lara and Pasha, find love and lose it in this extraordinary time. Their heart-breaking stories make Dr Zhivago one of the greatest romantic books, and films, of the century. This Pack contains a Book and MP3
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 352, Publishers: Little, Brown Book Group, Author: Gengoroh Tagame, ISBN-13: 9780349134574, Date of issue: 2018
Approaching three decades of dominating the heavy metal world, "Metallica" has become the standard bearer for guitar-shredding, riff-bashing rock. From the pages of "Guitar World Magazine" comes this outstanding collection of interviews and insights. Whether you are a fan or a professional musician, you'll be entertained and educated by this comprehensive, in-depth collection.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 120, Publishers: Mad Cave Studios, Author: Alex Cormack, ISBN-13: 9781545820841, Date of issue: 2025
Bohemian Rhapsody will look at all aspects of the making of the Queen biopic and the story of Freddie Mercury and Queen. Foreword by Brian May and Roger Taylor. The author has full access to key cast and crew members who recount how Freddie Merc
(Transcribed Score). Play 15 Queen classics note-for-note with these detailed transcriptions that match every instrument used on the original recordings. Songs include: Bohemian Rhapsody * Crazy Little Thing Called Love * I Want It All * I Was Born to Love
The inside story of what really happened at Lehman Brothers and why it failed In The Devil's Casino: Friendship, Betrayal, and the High Stakes Games Played Inside Lehman Brothers, investigative writer and Vanity Fair contributing editor Vicky Ward takes readers inside Lehman's highly charged offices. What Ward uncovers is a much bigger story than Lehman losing at the risky game of collateralized debt obligations, swaps, and leverage. A can't put it down page turner that opens the world of Wall Street to view unlike any book since Bonfire of the Vanities, except that The Devil's Casino isn't fiction. Details what went on behind-the-scenes the weekend Lehman Brothers failed, as well as inside Lehman during the twenty years preceding it Describes the feudal culture that proved both Lehman's strength and its Achilles' heel Written by Vicky Ward, one of today's most connected business and finance writers On Wall Street, Lehman Brothers was cheekily known as "the cat with nine lives." But as The Devil's Casino documents, this cat pushed its luck too far and died the victim of men and women blinded by arrogance.
Me llamo Eric Zimmerman y soy un poderoso empresario alemán. Mecaracterizo por ser un hombre frío e impersonal, que disfruta del sexo sin amor y sin compromiso. En uno de mis viajes a España para visitar una de mis delegacionesconocí a una joven llamada Judith Flores. Ella me hizo reír, me hizocantar, me hizo incluso bailar, y yo no estaba acostumbrado a eso.Cuando me di cuenta de que sentía más de lo que debía, me alejé deella, pero regresé, pues esa mujer me atraía como un imán. A partir de ese momento comenzamos una relación plagada de fantasía yerotismo, en la que disfruté enseñando a Judith a gozar del sexo deuna manera que ella nunca había imaginado. Y tú, ¿te atreves adescubrir el lado sumiso, dominante y voyeur que todos llevamosdentro?
A new, fully restored edition of the essential Canadian classic. An unflinchingly honest memoir of her experience as a M tis woman in Canada, Maria Campbell's Halfbreed depicts the realities that she endured and, above all, overcam
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). A commemorative collection of 40 cherished favorites from Elvis, including: All Shook Up * Almost in Love * Are You Lonesome Tonight? * A Big Hunk O' Love * Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain * Blue Suede Shoes * Burning Lov
Es más que un cómic: es una máquina del tiempo. Descubre el origen y las primeras aventuras de Iron Man como si se estuvieran publicando ahora. Las primeras armaduras, los primeros villanos, los autores que forjaron Marvel y mucho más, con todas las secciones editoriales originales y otros extras. ¡Biblioteca Marvel, como siempre y mejor que nunca! ¡No puedes perderte esta edición histórica!
The responsibilities of life can wear men down.. But this concise devotional will inspire men to draw strength from the Word of God. Each devotional is practical and brief, taking only five minutes to read. Wisdom from Scripture and insights from the ex
If there was ever a single defining moment when muscle giant Samson cast his lifelong spell on super-endowed Amish boy Peter, it was right here in this book. After the astonishing demonstration of Sam's herculean strength and his miraculous pec ejaculation, our two big boys are finally about to get intimate.§§This is the third volume of Song's epic lovestory Big is Better. This time in full color!
An engaging survey of 12 maps from Ancient Greece to Google Earth examines how they have had a profound influence on how the world is seen, revealing how historical geographical depictions were subject to deliberate manipulations to promote a range of special interests.
Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, has always managed to save the day - but, in this powerful entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files, can he save himself?One year. 365 days. Twelve months.Harry Dresden has been through a lot, and so has his city. After Harry and his allies narrowly managed to save Chicago from being razed to the ground, everything is different-and it's not just the current lack of electricity.In the battle, Harry lost people he cared about. And that's the kind of loss that takes a toll. Harry being Harry, he's doing his level best to help the city and his friends recover and rebuild. But it's a heavy load, and he needs time.But time is one thing Harry doesn't have. Ghouls are prowling Chicago and taking out innocent civilians. Harry's brother is dying, and Harry doesn't know how to help him. And last but certainly not least, the Winter Queen of the Fae has allied with the White Court of vampires-and Harry's been betrothed to the seductive, deadly vampire Lara Raith to seal the deal.It's been a tough year. More than ever, the city needs Harry Dresden the wizard-but after loss and grief, is there enough left of Harry Dresden the man to rise to the challenge?
Découvrez tout le savoir de Cyrille Van Der Stuyft, Chef boulanger et Meilleur Ouvrier de France, dans ce livre de référence sur la boulangerie d’aujourd’hui.440 pages et 1 500 photos de pains traditionnels et régionaux, à base de farines spéciales, aux graines, sucrés ou apéritifs. Baguette de tradition française, tourte de seigle auvergnate, pain de campagne, couronne bordelaise ou fougasse aux olives : autant de recettes qui ont valu à Cyrille Van Der Stuyft son titre de Meilleur Ouvrier de France.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 224, Publishers: North Atlantic Books, Author: Meagen Satinsky, ISBN-13: 9781623179823, Date of issue: 2024
"Tar Baby," audacious and hypnotic, is masterful in its mingling of tones--of longing and alarm, of urbanity and a primal, mythic force in which the landscape itself becomes animate with a wild, dark complicity in the fates of the people whose drama unfolds.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 512, Publishers: Marvel Comics, Author: Roy Thomas,Marvel Various, ISBN-13: 9781302951894, Date of issue: 2023
Rediscover the timeless beauty of roses through a collection of these mandalas. Meant for adults but also suitable for children, these mandalas are a must for any rose lover. Meditation, relaxation or simply fun are just some of the reasons this romantic,
Zwei Freundinnen sind mit einer Yamaha auf Tour durch ein apokalyptisches Japan. Das Endzeit-Sightseeing ist aber ganz anders als man dies auf den ersten Blick erwarten würde... überraschend ausgelassen touren die beiden Frauen durch Ruinen und zerstörte Landschaften.Die letzte Social-Media-Plattform »Touringram« führt die Frauen von einer Endzeit-Attraktion zur nächsten.He, die Welt ist untergegangen - na und?! Weitere Infos:- Ideal für alle Abenteuerlustigen- Ab 12 Jahren- Für Jungs, Mädchen und alle Geschlechter- Die Reihe wird in Japan fortgesetzt
Supervillains do not merely play hooky.True, coming back to school after a month spent fighting-and defeating-adult superheroes is a bit of a comedown for The Inscrutable Machine. When offered the chance to skip school in the most dramatic way possible, Pe
This dark psychological thriller was first published in 1957 as THE EXECUTIONERS. First filmed as CAPE FEAR in 1962, it was subsequently turned into a movie by Martin Scorsese in 1991, starring Robert De Niro as convicted rapist Max Cady, who stalks the family of his defence lawyer after discovering that he withheld evidence at his trial. For 14 years Cady has nursed his grievance against Sam Bowden, and as soon as he leaves jail he mounts his campaign of terror. The police are powerless to protect the family who must use their wits to survive a psychopath bent on revenge.
How long does it take to die? TICK His victims would say forever ...TOCK At each horrific scene, he leaves a clock ticking. He calls himself the Watchmaker. And it's only a matter of time before he strikes again. Lincoln Rhyme is the best there is. Physically, he may face unimaginable challenges, but mentally, he has no limits. With model-turned-cop Amelia Sachs as his eyes and ears - and heart - Rhyme is on the Watchmaker's trail within seconds. But he's not the only one gifted with a calculating intelligence. And this time his wits must be sharper than ever, to catch a killer cold as the moon.
Eladio Linacero, un antihéroe, lucha por liberarse de su tedio cotidiano a través de la ficción... Eladio Linacero, an anti-hero, is struggling to break free from his daily tedium through fiction...
