Karl Lagerfeld is a modern master of couture. He is also famously outspoken: his wise, surprising statements pop up like offbeat news flashes. This collection of quotations pays homage to the legendary minence grise of the fashion world. Lagerfeld's pronouncements on fashion, women, art, politics, love, and life high and low are famously oracular, seized upon by fashionistas, acolytes and sages around the world. Created with the full approval of the designer himself, this cor...
A stylish collection of legendary designer Yves Saint Laurent's maxims on fashion, craft, women and inspiration, presented in an attractive gift format.Founded by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berg in 1962, shortly after the young couturier left his post at the helm of Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent would soon become one of the most successful and influential haute couture houses in Paris. Introducing Le Smoking, the first tuxedo suit for women, in 1966, Saint Laurent als...
The world's first visual guide for fashion business.The manual covers branding, product development, wholesaling, retailing, setting up your business and form templates.Business information is presented in short, easy to read paragraphs.Practical advice is presented in a step-by-step guide with illustrated examples.OVERVIEW- It's not a traditional business bookThe Fashion Business Manual is the world's first visual manual for fashion business. It covers business topics includ...
In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Patrick Lencioni once again offers a leadership fable that is as enthralling and instructive as his first two best-selling books, The Five Temptations of a CEO and The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive. This time, he turns his keen intellect and storytelling power to the fascinating, complex world of teams.Kathryn Petersen, Decision Tech's CEO, faces the ultimate leadership crisis: Uniting a team in such disarray that it threaten...
Książka dwujęzyczna ** ANGIELSKI + POLSKI + AUDIOBOOK **. ** CZYTASZ ** ROZUMIESZ ** ODSŁUCHUJESZ ** UCZYSZ SIĘ JĘZYKA ** Proponujemy czytanie ciekawych książek **W JĘZYKU ORYGINALNYM** z wplecionym polskim tłumaczeniem. Cała treść jest podzielona na akapity. Najpierw czytamy akapit **Z TŁUMACZENIEM**, następnie czytamy tę samą treść bez tłumaczenia, czyli „płyniemy bez asekuracji”. Dodatkowo książka posiada QR code do **AUDIOBOOK**, żeby ćwiczyć wy...
Over 150 of the best photos from the original volume are now in this compact book. From Betty Grable to Bettie Page, the greatest legs of the 20th Century are here, shot by Irving Klaw, Bunny Yeager and Elmer Batters. Silk stockings, high heels, curvy calves, taut thighs, playful toes - and no troublesome text - could leg love get any sweeter?
This report discusses the evolving paradigm of the media strategies employed by terrorist organizations. The hypothesis is that the modus operandi in mass media usage by terrorist organizations shifted with the usage of new, Internet-based media and with new regions emerging as epicenters of terrorism worldwide. Adopting the descriptive and correlational methods of research, based on desk research and literature review, supplemented by expert interviews, the media usage by te...
The aim of this book is to shed light on the processes and mechanisms by which the national identity of Buryats (their homeland split by state borders, their diaspora scattered far and wide across Russia, Mongolia, and China) has been shaped under contemporary social conditions and within international political systems. The volume at hand constitutes an attempt to analyze 21st century transformations in the functioning of the Buryat ethnos as both an imagined and conscious c...
The powerful and moving memoir of a fearless political opposition leader who paid the ultimate price for his beliefs. 'A brave and brilliant book' Guardian'Charisma and courage dazzle on every page' Sunday Times'Patriot will be seen as a historic text' EconomistPatriot is the exhilarating life story of one of the most fearless and inspiring figures of our time, who became a beacon to millions and the sole political threat to Vladimir Putin. This is Alexei Navalny's life in hi...
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING, BOOKER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR'Stunning, deeply felt and profoundly intelligent' GuardianIt’s autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer Bob Burgess has become enmeshed in an unfolding murder investigation, defending a lonely, isolated man accused of killing his mother. He has also fallen into a deep and abiding friendship with the acclaimed writer, Lucy Barton, who lives nearby in a house next to th...
Book of the Year 2023 according to New Yorker, TIME magazine, KirkusA powerful novel of the saving grace of language and human connection, from the Nobel Prize-winning author of The Vegetarian. 'Breathtaking.She is simply my favourite living writer to read, and think with, and see the world with' Max PorterIn a classroom in Seoul, a young woman watches her Greek language teacher at the blackboard. She tries to speak but has lost her voice.Her teacher finds himself drawn to th...
Todd Anderson and his friends at Welton Academy can hardly believe how different life is since their new English professor, the flamboyant John Keating, has challenged them to "make your lives extraordinary! Inspired by Keating, the boys resurrect the Dead Poets Society--a secret club where, free from the constraints and expectations of school and parents, they let their passions run wild. As Keating turns the boys on to the great words of Byron, Shelley, and Keats, they disc...
Czytaj, ucz się języka w nowej formie, poznawaj tajemnice całego El Mundo Hispano!Jedyny taki magazyn po hiszpańsku!W każdym numerze znajdziesz:Informacje z inspirujących podróży i miejsc.Artykuły na ważne dla tej części świata tematy.Wyjaśnienia różnic kulturowych i zaszłości historycznych, które tworzą to jak hiszpańskojęzyczny świat wygląda obecnie.Teksty dostosowane do poziomu nauki.Słowniczek w każdym tekście.Interaktywne ćwiczenia....
We relied on the 2018 survey (and compared to the 1988 and 1998 survey results) and the 2020-2021 qualitative research. The results show that Polish national identity is based on self-identification and cultural features (knowledge of the Polish language and culture). This type of self-determination determines national inclusiveness - the acceptance of foreigners as Poles, provided that they identify with Polish culture and the national community.
Embark on a profound exploration of societal responsibility and the power of wealth with "The Gospel of Wealth" by Andrew Carnegie. In this seminal work, Carnegie, the pioneering industrialist and philanthropist, articulates a visionary perspective on the ethical obligations of the affluent towards the betterment of society. Through eloquent prose and persuasive argumentation, Carnegie advocates for the redistribution of wealth for the greater good, emphasizing the importance...
Delve into the captivating life of one of history's most influential figures with "The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie." Through the pages of this timeless ebook, Andrew Carnegie, the visionary industrialist and philanthropist, unveils the remarkable journey from his humble beginnings in Scotland to becoming one of the wealthiest individuals of his era. Carnegie's candid narrative offers invaluable insights into the triumphs, challenges, and pivotal moments that shaped his e...
Сімнадцятирічна Джульєтта — ідеальна зброя, якою мріють заволодіти спецслужби: дівчина може вбивати доторком. Але вона вперто відмовляється ставати знаряддям у лихих руках. Тож ті, хто прагне її використати, вдаються до брудних маніпуляцій: кидають дівчину до в’язниці в одну камеру з її другом дитинства, Адамом. Та все йде не за планом. Бо ці двоє вирішили здійснити щось божевільне і смертельно небезпечне…
The Way to Wealth is an essay written by Benjamin Franklin. It is a compilation of advice that originally appeared in Poor Richard's Almanack. The advice is organized into a speech delivered by a character called Father Abraham to a group of individuals. The essay emphasizes principles related to work ethic and frugality, and many of the phrases quoted by Father Abraham remain recognizable and relevant today.
Discover the timeless wisdom of Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" a captivating journey into the heart of economics that promises to enlighten and empower readers of all backgrounds. With eloquence and precision, Smith unravels the mysteries of wealth creation, unveiling the profound insights that continue to shape our modern world. Delve into the pages of this groundbreaking work to uncover the secrets of market dynamics, the power of specialization, and the transformativ...
Zwei Erdpole in einem Jahr, die Überquerung Grönlands und der Gibsonwüste, die Eroberung des Mount Vinson, Kilimandscharo und Huayna Potosí in den Anden, die Solo-TransAntarktika-Expedition, die zweimalige Überquerung des Atlantiks per Yacht, das Weichsel-Projekt ... All dies wurde von einem Mann vollbracht. Wie ist das möglich?Wir verfügen über enorme Energiequellen, die es uns ermöglichen, Großes zu planen und in den schwierigsten, unerwartetsten Situationen zu handeln. Die...
Два полюса Земли за один год, пересечение Гренландии и пустыни Гибсон, покорение горы Винсон, Килиманджаро и Уайна Потоси в Андах, сольная экспедиция TransActarctica, дважды пересекая Атлантику на яхте, проект Висла... Всё это сделал один человек. Как это возможно?У нас есть огромные энергетические ресурсы, которые позволяют нам планировать великие дела и действовать в самых сложных, неожиданных ситуациях. Эта книга учит вас, как использовать эту энергию каждый день. Она пока...
Bir yıl içinde iki Dünya kutbu, Grönland'ı ve Gibson Çölü'nü geçmek, Vinson Dağı, Kilimanjaro ve And Dağları'ndaki Huayna Potosi'yi fethetmek, Solo TransAntarktika keşif gezisi, yelkenliyle iki kez Atlantik'i geçmek, Vistula projesi... Bütün bunları tek bir adam başardı. Bu nasıl mümkün olabilir?Zor ve beklenmedik durumlarda büyük şeyler planlamamıza ve harekete geçmemize olanak tanıyan devasa enerji kaynaklarımız var. Bu kitap, bu enerjiyi her gün nasıl kullanacağınızı öğret...
Deux pôles terrestres en un an, traversant le Groenland et le désert de Gibson, conquérant le mont Vinson, le Kilimandjaro et le Huayna Potosi dans les Andes, l'expédition TransActarctica en solo, traversant l'Atlantique en yacht - deux fois, le projet Vistula ... Tout cela a été réalisé par un seul homme. Comment est-ce possible ?Nous disposons d'énormes ressources énergétiques qui nous permettent de planifier de grandes choses et d'agir dans les situations les plus difficil...
한 해에 두 지구 극점, 그린란드와 깁슨 사막 횡단, 안데스의 빈슨 산, 킬리만자로, 후아이나 포토시 정복, 솔로 트랜스악타티카 탐험, 요트로 대서양 횡단 - 두 번, 비스툴라 프로젝트... 이 모든 것을 한 남자가 해냈습니다. 이게 어떻게 가능한 걸까요? 우리는 훌륭한 것들을 계획하고 가장 어려운, 예상치 못한 상황에서 행동할 수 있게 하는 거대한 에너지 자원을 가지고 있습니다. 이 책은 당신에게 매일 이 에너지를 사용하는 방법을 가르쳐줍니다. 특히 우리가 그것을 잃기 시작하는 순간, 인생의 의미를 어떻게 포착하는지 보여줍니다.마렉 카민스키, 가장 위대한 폴란드의 여행가는, 외로움과 극한의 조건과의 충돌을 통해 자신의 한계와 가능성을 알게 되었습니다. 그는 이 실용적인 지식을 실천에 옮깁니다. 그의 독특한 경험을 활용하고 탐험에 나서세요. 가장 어려운 것일지라도 - 당신 자신의 내면으로.마렉 카민스키 - 극한 탐험가, 기네스 세계 기록 ...
W kategorii „Książki obcojęzyczne” umieszczone zostały wszystkie utwory napisane w języku innym niż polski. Znajdują się tutaj publikacje autorów pochodzących z różnych krajów i kultur, poruszające wiele różnych tematów, problemów czy zagadnień. Publikacje w kategorii „Książki obcojęzyczne” przeznaczone są dla czytelników, którzy przez lekturę książek w językach obcych chcą podszkolić swoją znajomość danego języka. Niektóre z publikacji zostały specjalnie przygotowane, aby pomóc w takiej nauce. Znaleźć tu można zarówno klasyki literatury światowej, jak i książki współczesnych pisarzy. Czytelnicy mogą przeczytać w oryginale m.in. książki amerykańskiego pisarza, autora fantasy i opowieści grozy oraz jednego z prekursorów fantastyki naukowej H.P. Lovecrafta (“The Call of Cthulhu”, “The Shadow Out of Time”), czołowego przedstawiciela nurtu powieści detektywistycznej i twórcy postaci Sherlocka Holmesa, Arthura Conana Doyle’a (“The Hound of the Baskervilles”, “A Study in Scarlet”), czy irlandzkiego poety, prozaika i dramatopisarza Oscara Wilde’a (“The Happy Prince and Other Tales”, “The Canterville Ghost”). W nauce języka pomogą wydania dwujęzyczne, tego typu pozycje oferuje m.in. wydawnictwo Wymowne. W ich ofercie znaleźć możemy takie tytuły jak “Treasure Island” Roberta Louisa Stevensona, “Heart of Darkness” Josepha Conrada czy “The Sphinx Without a Secret” Oscara Wilde’a. Alternatywny sposób nauki proponuje wydawnictwo Poltex. Przygotowane przez nich książki mają pomóc czytelnikowi w nauce dzięki czytaniu i jednoczesnym słuchaniu przez niego tekstu w języku angielskim oraz wykonywaniu specjalnych ćwiczeń po każdym rozdziale. Oferują oni takie tytuły jak “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” Arthura Conana Doyle’a, “Anne of Green Gables” Lucy Maud Montgomery, “The Secret Garden” Frances Hodgson Burnett, “Frankenstein” Mary Shelley, “Alice in Wonderland” Lewisa Carrolla czy “The Picture of Dorian Gray” Oscara Wilde’a. Najwięcej książek w tej kategorii napisanych zostało w języku angielskim, ale znajdują się tu również pozycje w języku rosyjskim, francuskim czy niemieckim.
