All about the Belle Époque. Delicate illustration that defined an era. ... With his instantly recognizable decorative style, Czech artist and Art Nouveau master Alphonse Mucha (1860 - 1939) defined the look of the fin-de-siecle. In evocative shades of peach, gold, ochre, and olive, his seductive compositions of patterns, flowers, and beautiful women became paradigms of the Belle Époque years. Mucha's work permeated illustration, posters, postcards, and the advertising designs of his day. His striking posters of star actress Sarah Bernhardt were particularly famous. Alongside this delicate decorative work, ... |
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The international bestseller. ... Sometimes you have to travel a long way to see what's right in front of you. It's not the journey that counts, but who's at your side. Nana is on a road trip, but he is not sure where he is going. All that matters is that he can sit beside his beloved owner Satoru in the front seat of his silver van. Satoru is keen to visit three old friends from his youth, though Nana doesn’t know why and Satoru won't say. Set against the backdrop of Japan's changing seasons and narrated with a rare gentleness and humour, Nana’s story explores the wonder and thrill of life's ... |
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A Brief History of Culture, Sex, War and the Evolution of Us. ... What makes us human? Waging war? Sex for pleasure? Creating art? Mastery of fire? In this thrilling tour of the animal kingdom, Adam Rutherford tells the story of how we became the unique creatures we are today. Illuminated by the latest scientific discoveries, THE BOOK OF HUMANS is a dazzling compendium of what unequivocally fixes us as animals, and reveals how we are extraordinary among them."Charming, compelling." Peter Frankopan "Intriguing... entertaining." Observer "This superbly accessible discussion about who we ... |
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"It's a food diary. I have to tell the truth, that's the point." ... "A beautiful love litter to friends, family and food." Lindsey Kelk The latest teen novel from the sparkling Laura Dockrill, introducing Bluebelle, and her moving, hilarious take on food, body image and how we look after ourselves and others. A heart-warming teen story from the unique voice of Laura Dockrill, about Bluebelle, aka BB, aka Big Bones - a sixteen-year-old girl encouraged to tackle her weight even though she's perfectly happy, thank you, and getting on with her life and in love with food. Then a tragedy in ... |
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A very special anthology that's a must for all fans of the Shadowhunter novels! ... Featuring characters from "The Mortal Instruments", "The Infernal Devices" and "The Dark Artifices" among others, this very special illustrated collection showcases beautiful portraits alongside never-before-known details about all your favourite characters from Cassandra Clare 's Shadowhunters' world. ... |
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No one survived the last battle unscathed. Flint is angry at the world, Jaxon is turning into something I don't recognize, and Hudson has put up a wall I'm not sure I'll ever break through. Now war is coming, and we're not ready. We're going to need an army to have any hope of winning. But first, there are questions about my ancestors that need answers. Answers that might just reveal who the real monster is among us. And that's saying something in a world filled with bloodthirsty vampires, immortal gargoyles, and an ancient battle between two gods. There's no guarantee that anyone will be left ... |
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In The Whistler, Lacy Stoltz investigated a corrupt judge who was taking millions in bribes from a crime syndicate. She put the criminals away, but only after being attacked and nearly killed. Three years later, and approaching forty, she is tired of her work for the Florida Board on Judicial Conduct and ready for a change. Then she meets a mysterious woman who is so frightened she uses a number of aliases. Jeri Crosby's father was murdered twenty years earlier in a case that remains unsolved and that has grown stone cold. But Jeri has a suspect whom she has become obsessed with and has stalked for two decades. Along ... |
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Think Second edition is the English course that develops your students as learners and challenges them to consider global issues such as climate change and important scientific discoveries. With inspirational topics and texts from around the world, pages dedicated to life competencies and focused Cambridge English exam practice, this course encourages students to think big - in English.This split combo edition includes half of the Students' Book and Workbook combined in a single volume, with access to ebooks, extra practice and collaboration tools on Cambridge One. Учебната система по английски език Think - ниво 3 ( ... |
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Maria wants to be friends. But Maria is dead isn't she? ... Heart-stopping, addictive and unforgettable, Friend Request is the next obsession for thriller fans everywhere. When Louise Williams receives a message from someone left long in the past, her heart nearly stops.Maria Weston wants to be friends on Facebook. Maria Weston has been missing for over twenty-five years. She was last seen the night of a school leavers' party, and the world believes her to be dead. Particularly Louise, who has lived her adult life with a terrible secret. As Maria's messages start to escalate, Louise forces herself to ... |
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Стъпете здраво на земята и поемете по пътя към успеха и стабилността. Принципите на застопоряването е мощна противоотрова срещу героичния индивидуализъм, неистовото темпо и пандемията от прегаряне. Постиженията често идват с цена. Безпокойството, съсипаните взаимоотношения, изтощението и дори злоупотребата с вещества могат да бъдат нежелани странични ефекти от стремежа ни да се представим добре в обществото. В Принципите на застопоряването Брад Стълбърг ви представя един по-здравословен и по-устойчив модел за развитие, който приема, че успехът не е линеен и приоритизира дългосрочните ценности пред краткосрочните ... |
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Книжката съдържа три научнопопулярни истории на английски език. В първата част с думите от всяка история са съставени няколко кръстословици, с цел докато ги решавате да запаметите колкото се може повече думи. В общата част са съставени кръстословици с думи от всички истории. Целта е проверка на знанията и тяхното повторение. Вместо отговори в края на книгата има пълен списък с всички думи, използвани в кръстословиците и превод на историите на български език. И ученето на думи може да бъде забавно! 3 научнопопулярни истории на английски език. 65 кръстословици. 350 думи. Условие на български, отговор на английски. ... |
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An illustrated guide that will help you stay inspired and focused on the way to bringing your dreams into the physical world. Created by Elizabeth Ermenkova. ... "Find Your Own Magic" е илюстриран журнал, който ще ви помогне да останете вдъхновени и фокусирани по пътя на сбъдване на мечтите си. Книгата съдържа техники, които доказано работят за повишаване на качеството на живот, себеусъвършенстване и постигане на целите. Концепцията "рамкира" преживяването на читателя, като го води през 12 предизвикателства и го държи фокусиран върху целта, която той сам поставя в началото на книгата. Илюстрирана е на ... |
