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In Animals, we discover a different side to the famed photographer who skillfully explores animals’ complex relationship with humans and the environment.Tenderness abounds, particularly in scenes of unkempt street dogs sleeping contentedly next to a human. But there’s also a kind of essential solitude, with animals belonging to no one and simply wandering through life with only their survival instincts to guide them. We witness camels caught in the crossfire during the first ...

Samuel Johnson famously said that: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” London’s remarkable history, architecture, landmarks, streets, style, cool, swagger, and stalwart residents are pictured in compelling photographs sourced from a wide array of archives around the world. London is a vast sprawling metropolis, constantly evolving and growing, yet throughout its complex past and shifting present, the humor, unique character, and bulldog spirit of the people ...

Czas na jego zasady.On nie prosi. On bierze. I tym razem to on rozdaje karty — dzieci, kobiety, ofiary, wspólnicy… Wszyscy mają do odegrania rolę. A jeśli się pomylą? Konsekwencje bywają brutalne.Gdy przeszłość zaczyna pukać do drzwi z coraz większą siłą, a w powietrzu unosi się zapach zemsty, jedno staje się pewne: gra dopiero się zaczyna.Ale kto naprawdę ustala zasady? I czy wszyscy wyjdą z niej żywi?RAK. Teraz gramy po mojemu — trzeci tom serii, obok którego nie przejdzies...

In Flower Couture: From My Garden to My House, French tastemaker Cordelia de Castellane treats her private garden as a wellspring for year-round entertaining. Seasonal chapters—spring fizz of tulips and lilacs, summer’s blowsy roses, autumn seedheads and berries, winter greens lit by candlelight—show how to cut, condition, and compose arrangements that feel abundant yet spontaneous. Step-by-step photo sequences demystify her approach: mixing garden stalwarts with foraged bran...

Architect Timothy S. Adams’s Tradition Made New: Houses with a Sense of Soul and History presents residences that feel instantly rooted yet unmistakably contemporary. Through plans, process sketches, and richly detailed photography, the book shows how proportion, craftsmanship, and regional materials can yield homes that age gracefully. Adams explains strategies for siting and massing, the choreography of entries and stair halls, and the quiet power of millwork, plaster, and ...

A photographic history of the US Air Force's Thunderbirds flying-demonstration team. Founded in 1953, the US Air Force Thunderbirds flying-demonstration team has performed in air shows in the United States and around the world. The team is based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, where it has been honing its skills since 1956. Details the origins and early formation of the team and the aircraft that the team has flown during its nearly 70-year history F-84 Thund...

Paul Kirtley's easily understandable guide to key skills for bushcrafters, campers, outdoors lovers, and anyone interested in wilderness living. Paul Kirtley, one of the leading bushcraft educators globally, teaches outdoor knowledge through courses, demonstrations, and more. This is his first book, distilling many years of outdoor experience and nearly two decades of teaching wilderness bushcraft skills. Clear and comprehensive chapters deliver wilderness axe ...

Just over fifteen years ago, Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker (Soul Jazz Records) published the first Freedom, Rhythm and Sound a unique collection showcasing the stunning graphic works of independently published jazz record cover designs in the 1960s and 1970s from radical jazz musicians such as Sun Ra, John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, The Art Ensemble of Chicago and others.From the 1960s onwards, these artists helped reshape the cultural landscape for African-American musici...

Wyspa Saltkråkan to jedna z wielu wysp i wysepek w Archipelagu Sztokholmskim. Na niej właśnie, wraz wraz z rodzicami, rodzeństwem i psem Bosmanem, mieszka dziewczynka o imieniu Tjorven. Każdego lata na wyspę przyjeżdża też Melker Melkerson z czwórką dzieci: najstarszą Malin oraz synami Johanem, Niklasem i Pellem. I wtedy dużo się tam dzieje! W tym roku rodzina Melkersonów postanawia po raz pierwszy spędzić na wyspie Boże Narodzenie. Gdy tylko przypływają, Pelle...

This richly illustrated book explores the huge creative endeavour behind Tolkien’s enduring popularity. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 images of his manuscripts, drawings, maps and letters, the book traces the creative process behind his most famous literary works – 'The Hobbit', 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Silmarillion' and reproduces personal photographs and private papers,some of which have never been seen before in print.Tolkien drew on his deep knowledge of medi...

The first and only book on the motorcycles designed, engineered, and raced by aviation icon and renowned engineering genius Glenn H. Curtiss.  Glenn H. Curtiss is one of the most important pioneers of aviation, and is considered one of the greatest engineering minds of the early 20th century. Curtiss was the chief rival of the Wright brothers in the very early days of flight. He was much more than a pilot and aircraft designer, however. The Hammondsport, New York native's ...

Odkryj moc wewnętrznej przemiany. „Duchowy Dziennik Jak człowiek myśli” to wyjątkowy przewodnik inspirowany mądrością Jamesa Allena. Pomaga zatrzymać się, spojrzeć w głąb siebie i odzyskać kontakt z własnym światłem.
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Wydanie w oprawie twardej w etuiWzlot Napoleona Bonapartego do władzy był błyskawiczny. Zawsze postrzegany jako outsider i przez wielu uznawany za parweniusza, dzięki niezwykłej determinacji, odwadze oraz talentowi taktycznemu wspiął się z przeciętnego pochodzenia na pozycję największego dowódcy wojskowego swojej epoki. Już w wieku 24 lat został generałem brygady, w wieku 35 lat został koronowany na cesarza Francuzów, a do 45. roku życia podbił większość krajów Europy....

"Sceny z Biblii" – ponadczasowe opowieści, które ukształtowały naszą kulturę i duchowość!Ta wyjątkowa książka zabiera czytelnika w podróż przez najważniejsze momenty biblijnej narracji – od stworzenia świata, przez dramatyczne wydarzenia Starego Testamentu, aż po nauki i przypowieści Nowego Testamentu. Każda historia pełna jest głębokich przesłań, uniwersalnych wartości i moralnych dylematów, które pozostają aktualne niezależnie od epoki.„Sceny z Biblii“ to nie tylko zbiór op...

The absolute greatest games from an incredible decade of gaming, 1988–1998, plus game-development history, insider commentary and key gaming details. The ten-year period from 1988-1998 is incredibly crucial in the world of gaming. It was during this time that the NES reached its zenith with such titles as Contra and Super Mario Bros. 3, the Sega Genesis blew everyone away with Sonic the Hedgehog, the Super Nintendo released to critical acclaim, the Sony PlayStation took vi...

Monografia przedstawia kompleksową analizę ekonomicznych skutków ograniczeń prawnych w obrocie nieruchomościami rolnymi w Polsce. Autorzy badają wpływ regulacji wynikających z ustawy o kształtowaniu ustroju rolnego oraz jej nowelizacji z 2016 roku na funkcjonowanie rynku ziemi rolnej. Publikacja obejmuje szczegółową ocenę zmian w skali i strukturze obrotu nieruchomościami, poziomie cen transakcyjnych oraz wysokości czynszów dzierżawnych. Opracowanie stanowi cenne źródło wied...

A stunningly illustrated, informative introduction to the wonders of rocks and minerals and what they can tell us about our planet – perfect for readers aged 6-9 Award-winning science writer and geologist Maya Wei-Haas introduces young readers to the fascinating world of rocks through the art of observation. Starting with a friendly question-and-answer format, she explores the diversity of rocks and minerals and how a rock’s shape, color, or texture help to tell th...

A read-aloud, poetic introduction to forests for young children that, when unfolded, creates a forest-scape that is as long as a king-size bed! In this first book of forests for the very young, children are invited to experience how trees, like humans, talk to each other, care for each other, share food, and create a home together. The book further unfolds to showcase a lush temperate forest-scape, creating a true visualization of how trees are connected and form forest fam...

Sebastião Salgado’s haunting black-and-white photographs from the GENESIS project record landscapes and people unchanged in the devastating onslaught of modern society and development. Salgado calls GENESIS “my love letter to the planet.”

With the patronage of the powerful Medici family, a canon of secular and religious work, and contributions to the celebrated Sistine Chapel, Sandro Botticelli (1444/45–1510) was well placed for fame. After his death, however, his work was eclipsed for some four hundred years. It wasn’t until the 19th century that the painter began to gain major art-historical recognition.Today, Botticelli is hailed as a towering figure of the Florentine Early Renaissance. His secular works Th...

From the beginning of human history, individuals across cultures and belief systems have looked to the sky for meaning. The movement of celestial bodies and their relation to our human lives has been the central tenant of astrology for thousands of years. The practice has both inspired reverence and worship, and deepened our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.While modern-day horoscopes may be the most familiar form of astrological knowledge, their lineage rea...

This is a photographic love story tracing the fifty-five years of collaboration, partnership and history of Helmut and June Newton. First published in 1998, their legendary joint project Us and Them was presented in book form and accompanying exhibitions.  The book‘s first part – Us – features personal portraits of each other and self-portraits taken over several decades, revealing affection and intimacy behind each image and bringing forth nostalgia of the time. It is a phot...

‘[Chet Sharma] is not only one of the most exciting chefs in London, but also one of the cleverest.’ – Great British Chefs The much-anticipated debut cookbook from the lauded chef behind BiBi, the innovative and groundbreaking Indian restaurant in London beloved by critics and customers alike Chet Sharma began his career as an academic before working as a development chef for many of the world’s best restaurants, from Mugaritz in San Sebastian, Spain, to ...

W Thornie narasta chaos, a Dora Wilk nie cofnie się przed niczym, by go powstrzymać. Nie wywołuj wiedźmy z Thornu Jeszcze nie opadł kurz po sprawie Latarnika, a na progu Namiestniczki staje ranny śnieżnobiały wilk, umykający przed pościgiem. Z miejsca zaprzyjaźnia się z Salcią, dla której każda noc oznacza powrót do dawnych traum. Czy przybysz okaże się kluczem do tajemnicy zagrażającej miastu? Tymczasem z Trójprzymierza nadchodzą niepokojące wieści: pokój między wilczym stad...